The Hide Guidebook
Recommended places
There is so much more to explore in South Devons Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Here is just a 'snap shot' of recommended places in the local area, which are your hosts favourites (in no particular order). It also includes some local eateries.
Totnes is a vibrant local town, with great food, quirky unique shops and interesting history.
351 locals recommend
Totnes
Totnes is a vibrant local town, with great food, quirky unique shops and interesting history.
This is a vast sandy beach at low tide which stretches to Burgh island with the renowned Pilchard Inn built in 1336. The
beach is dotted with rock pools and has a wide and varied selection of water sports. The beach has a great café and life guards.
103 locals recommend
Bigbury-on-Sea
This is a vast sandy beach at low tide which stretches to Burgh island with the renowned Pilchard Inn built in 1336. The
beach is dotted with rock pools and has a wide and varied selection of water sports. The beach has a great café and life guards.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is a Tudor mansion within the walls of an earlier castle. It was built in the late 15th century by the Pomeroy family which had held the land since the 11th century. Be sure to book tour tickets in advance with English Heritage
35 locals recommend
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle is a Tudor mansion within the walls of an earlier castle. It was built in the late 15th century by the Pomeroy family which had held the land since the 11th century. Be sure to book tour tickets in advance with English Heritage
An idyllic beach setting with a wonderful Beachhouse Café. The Café is a simple seafood and takeaway located yards from the beach. Head for South Milton Sands car park National Trust
53 locals recommend
Thurlestone Sands
An idyllic beach setting with a wonderful Beachhouse Café. The Café is a simple seafood and takeaway located yards from the beach. Head for South Milton Sands car park National Trust
We love this place. Our closest favourite. The beach can only be accessed on foot, so park at Broadsands and take a stroll along the coastal path. The scenery at Elberry Cove is beautiful; it’s framed by wooded hillsides and the sea is crystal clear and safe to swim in.
25 locals recommend
Elberry Cove
We love this place. Our closest favourite. The beach can only be accessed on foot, so park at Broadsands and take a stroll along the coastal path. The scenery at Elberry Cove is beautiful; it’s framed by wooded hillsides and the sea is crystal clear and safe to swim in.
Dartington Trust Estate is a thriving visitor destination and charity, supporting learning, arts, ecology and social justice, set on a beautiful, historic 1,200 acre estate outside Totnes. Enjoy walks, trails and Grade II* listed gardens. Visit the cafes, restaurants, shops, cinema and gallery. There is a year-round programme of arts and craft short courses, music and events.
22 locals recommend
Dartington Trust
Dartington Trust Estate is a thriving visitor destination and charity, supporting learning, arts, ecology and social justice, set on a beautiful, historic 1,200 acre estate outside Totnes. Enjoy walks, trails and Grade II* listed gardens. Visit the cafes, restaurants, shops, cinema and gallery. There is a year-round programme of arts and craft short courses, music and events.
Eating at The Riverford Field Kitchen is an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the Riverford farm, they serve a veg-centric seasonal feast, made with ingredients grown just a stone's throw from your plate.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Eating at The Riverford Field Kitchen is an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the Riverford farm, they serve a veg-centric seasonal feast, made with ingredients grown just a stone's throw from your plate.
Nestled at the top of Totnes high street and overlooking Rotherfold square, The Bull Inn is an organic, ethical pub and hotel.
29 locals recommend
The Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldNestled at the top of Totnes high street and overlooking Rotherfold square, The Bull Inn is an organic, ethical pub and hotel.
The Church House Inn has established a reputation as a well known destination food pub. It is a great lunch time walk from The Hide. It uses the finest local produce to create mouth watering dishes.
18 locals recommend
Church House Inn Marldon
Village RoadThe Church House Inn has established a reputation as a well known destination food pub. It is a great lunch time walk from The Hide. It uses the finest local produce to create mouth watering dishes.
A lovely historic pub, serving locally sourced meats and line caught fish.
74 locals recommend
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneA lovely historic pub, serving locally sourced meats and line caught fish.