Patricia and Simon’s guidebook
Our favourite places in Ashburton
We are very blessed with a wonderful selection independent shops and eateries in Ashburton so heres our top tips.
Wide selection of wine and sprits and great knowledge. They have a tasting room and small garden with automaticed wine and gin tasting machines for an early evening soiree as they close at 7pm.
7 locals recommend
Jaded Palates Wines
42 The SquareWide selection of wine and sprits and great knowledge. They have a tasting room and small garden with automaticed wine and gin tasting machines for an early evening soiree as they close at 7pm.
Beautiful food from two local chefs who set up this lovely space in the old library building with help from a local designer maker. Resulting in a great combination of locally sourced food and in a beautiful interior.
19 locals recommend
The Old Library Restaurant
North StreetBeautiful food from two local chefs who set up this lovely space in the old library building with help from a local designer maker. Resulting in a great combination of locally sourced food and in a beautiful interior.
Our new independent licensed cafe serving lush locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food. Lovely interior and warm hosts.
18 locals recommend
Rafikis
2a West StOur new independent licensed cafe serving lush locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food. Lovely interior and warm hosts.
Alchemy Antiques
22 East StLarge shops showing items fab items from a group of collectors.
Dartmoor Butchers
28 East StThe best meats from a group of local Dartmoor butchers
Internationally known cookery school. 5 mins walk from the Potting Shed
17 locals recommend
Ashburton Cookery School & Chefs Academy
Internationally known cookery school. 5 mins walk from the Potting Shed
One of the tops food tips for our lovely little town. Wonderful tasty treats including made at pates and dips, fish deli frozen fish meals, fresh sustainable fish caught from day boats. Lots of fab china, cookbooks and much more.
11 locals recommend
the fish deli
7 East StOne of the tops food tips for our lovely little town. Wonderful tasty treats including made at pates and dips, fish deli frozen fish meals, fresh sustainable fish caught from day boats. Lots of fab china, cookbooks and much more.
Salty's Studio Ltd
30 North StFab original prints and giftware to brighten up you home
Ashburton craftmongers
32 North StBeautiful locally made craft pieces, books and giftware
The best ice cream in town. Exciting and new flavour combinations made in the shop. Opens only on Fri and Sat.
6 locals recommend
Creamo's
34 St Lawrence LnThe best ice cream in town. Exciting and new flavour combinations made in the shop. Opens only on Fri and Sat.
Emilia
Amazing small Italian restaurant with the best Italian food I’ve tasted outside of Italy.
Our favourite places near The Potting Shed
Places we love to spend time at a short drive away from Ashburton
Great food grown around on the Riverford farm eaten in the field kitchen on shared tables with large bowls and set menu. fab food and a wonderful spot.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Great food grown around on the Riverford farm eaten in the field kitchen on shared tables with large bowls and set menu. fab food and a wonderful spot.
Buckfast Abbey and it grounds are perfect for a afternoon visit. The stained glass within the Abbey is beautiful and the gardens are a treat to wander.
72 locals recommend
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey and it grounds are perfect for a afternoon visit. The stained glass within the Abbey is beautiful and the gardens are a treat to wander.
Totnes
Located in Bovey Tracey the Devon Guild has a great exhibition programme, shop and warm homely cafe.
33 locals recommend
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Fore StreetLocated in Bovey Tracey the Devon Guild has a great exhibition programme, shop and warm homely cafe.
Shaldon
Sharpham House
Fernworthy Reservoir
Fab beach where you can take dogs. Grab some fab seafood at the Beach shack
34 locals recommend
National Trust - South Milton Sands
Fab beach where you can take dogs. Grab some fab seafood at the Beach shack
Bigbury-on-Sea
The Church House Inn
Teignmouth Town Beach
Food scene
Teign Canteen @ The Blue Hut
StrandFabulous food from a little hut on teignmouth beach