Tracey's Guidebook - A few favourite local gems.
Food scene
The Almond Thief is an absolute treat - a real hidden gem and the secret haunt of many a well known name. It's a fabulous bakery, with the best coffee, in the most unlikely of locations. Check it out!
46 locals recommend
The Almond Thief
The Almond Thief is an absolute treat - a real hidden gem and the secret haunt of many a well known name. It's a fabulous bakery, with the best coffee, in the most unlikely of locations. Check it out!
A favourite of ours. Whether lunch, dinner or special occasion, you'll not be disappointed. Enjoy!
30 locals recommend
Turtley Corn Mill
A favourite of ours. Whether lunch, dinner or special occasion, you'll not be disappointed. Enjoy!
Sea Trout Inn
A fabulous local pub with great food. Make sure to try the Fish n'Chips.
One of the best, relaxed, sea food restaurants around. You'll love this one!
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentOne of the best, relaxed, sea food restaurants around. You'll love this one!
If you'e in Salcombe, this is always a must visit. A relaxed, shabby chic, beach hut with a great vibe and fab food.
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadIf you'e in Salcombe, this is always a must visit. A relaxed, shabby chic, beach hut with a great vibe and fab food.
If you've not yet tried Salcombe Gin then you absolutely must! It's the best on the market, bar none. Their HQ is a short drive from here in Salcombe and you'll be assured of a warm welcome. If you happen to meet co-founder Howard while you're there, make sure to say hi. He'll look after you.
30 locals recommend
Salcombe Gin
28 Island StIf you've not yet tried Salcombe Gin then you absolutely must! It's the best on the market, bar none. Their HQ is a short drive from here in Salcombe and you'll be assured of a warm welcome. If you happen to meet co-founder Howard while you're there, make sure to say hi. He'll look after you.
Another beautiful Dartmoor pub, one of the oldest around, it's an absolute favourite with locals & visitors alike.
If you bump into the owner Richard, say hi from us. Enjoy!
77 locals recommend
The Rugglestone Inn
Another beautiful Dartmoor pub, one of the oldest around, it's an absolute favourite with locals & visitors alike.
If you bump into the owner Richard, say hi from us. Enjoy!
If you're looking for somewhere truly special to celebrate, then dinner or afternoon tea at Bovey Castle is the place to go. It's not inexpensive, but wow it's worth it!
24 locals recommend
Bovey Castle
If you're looking for somewhere truly special to celebrate, then dinner or afternoon tea at Bovey Castle is the place to go. It's not inexpensive, but wow it's worth it!
Sharpham cheese & wine new visitor centre opening in 2022. Definitely worth a visit.
90 locals recommend
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadSharpham cheese & wine new visitor centre opening in 2022. Definitely worth a visit.
Entertainment
One of the best theatres in the country. Make sure to check out their programme and book if you can.
91 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeOne of the best theatres in the country. Make sure to check out their programme and book if you can.
If you're a Chiefs fan, travelling supporter or a rugby fan, Sandy Park is home to some of the best rugby in the world. We're a little bias - we're big Chiefs fans here, but you can be guaranteed a first class day out at a game.
15 locals recommend
Sandy Park Stadium
Sandy Park WayIf you're a Chiefs fan, travelling supporter or a rugby fan, Sandy Park is home to some of the best rugby in the world. We're a little bias - we're big Chiefs fans here, but you can be guaranteed a first class day out at a game.
Shopping
Darts has without a doubt some of the best out of town shopping you'll find, anywhere. It is an absolute favourite and you will not be disappointed with your visit. Check out their website and subscribe to their newsletters to keep up to date with their regular foodie events.
If you like your cider, make sure to pick up a few bottles of Sandford Orchard's Devon Red. You'll not find a better cider!
99 locals recommend
Darts Farm Restaurant
Darts has without a doubt some of the best out of town shopping you'll find, anywhere. It is an absolute favourite and you will not be disappointed with your visit. Check out their website and subscribe to their newsletters to keep up to date with their regular foodie events.
If you like your cider, make sure to pick up a few bottles of Sandford Orchard's Devon Red. You'll not find a better cider!
Great local, high end, shopping village with a quaint relaxed vibe.
29 locals recommend
The Shops at Dartington
Great local, high end, shopping village with a quaint relaxed vibe.
Home to the famous online brand, take your time to wander around this gorgeous lifestyle store & pick up something fabulous. A truly beautiful home store just 10 mins away.
16 locals recommend
Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café
Home to the famous online brand, take your time to wander around this gorgeous lifestyle store & pick up something fabulous. A truly beautiful home store just 10 mins away.
Sightseeing
Dartmouth
An absolute must visit. A day in Dartmouth is food for the soul!
Our absolute favourite beach only accessible by boat or foot. Time it with a low tide on a beautiful day and it'll be one of the best you'll see.
25 locals recommend
Soar Mill Cove
Our absolute favourite beach only accessible by boat or foot. Time it with a low tide on a beautiful day and it'll be one of the best you'll see.
A beautiful, stunning harbour town with a hip vibe. The estuary views are the most beautiful you'll see anywhere.
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
A beautiful, stunning harbour town with a hip vibe. The estuary views are the most beautiful you'll see anywhere.
While most visitors will head for Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor, leave the crowds behind and head just a little further onto the moor to find BoneHill Rocks. Time it with a beautiful sunset and you'll have memories to last a lifetime. This is one of our favourite gems.
7 locals recommend
Bonehill Rocks
While most visitors will head for Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor, leave the crowds behind and head just a little further onto the moor to find BoneHill Rocks. Time it with a beautiful sunset and you'll have memories to last a lifetime. This is one of our favourite gems.
One of the most beautiful beaches you'll find. The road to get there is a little narrow and tricky to navigate in busy periods. Time your visit with a low tide on a beautiful evening when the crowds have gone home and it'll be nothing short of perfect. Enjoy!
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches you'll find. The road to get there is a little narrow and tricky to navigate in busy periods. Time your visit with a low tide on a beautiful evening when the crowds have gone home and it'll be nothing short of perfect. Enjoy!
Just a 15 minute walk through the forest, behind your cabin, you'll find this stunning Deer Park.
Dartington Deer Park
Just a 15 minute walk through the forest, behind your cabin, you'll find this stunning Deer Park.
Spa
If you're in need of a little pampering, you'll not go far wrong with a session here. It's a beautiful, high end, spa with stunning views of the estuary. Relax & enjoy!
58 locals recommend
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff RoadIf you're in need of a little pampering, you'll not go far wrong with a session here. It's a beautiful, high end, spa with stunning views of the estuary. Relax & enjoy!