Salcombe is a small town on the Southern most coast of Devon. It is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside and offers stunning coastal views and walks along the cliffs. Though the residential population has dwindled in recent years, Salcombe has become an extremely popular holiday resort with many holiday homes in and around the town. It is also popular among retirees. Another appeal is Salcombe’s mild, near Mediterranean climate which provides a habitat for many birds and plants along the estuary, some of which seldom seen in the UK if at all. These include dolphins and basking sharks. Salcombe is said to offer the best sailing in the UK with sheltered waters and diving points. The Island Cruising Club on Island Street provides sailing tuition and holidays. Salcombe’s history has been one of fishing, seafaring, boat and ship building. Stone Age settlement remains were found close by Salcombe and the recent find of a shipwreck tells of cross channel trade as far back as 3500 years. For those who enjoy a bit of retail therapy, Fore Street is lined with shops from the basic essentials to the brand names. And while you’re there, sample some of Salcombe Dairy’s delicious locally produced ice-cream. South of the town are two excellent beaches, South and North Sands, with cafes and boat hire available. The beaches are accessed by road or passenger ferry. On the cliff top above the beaches sits Overbecks House and Garden. In the Summer months the sub-tropical climate of the garden makes for an abundance of rich colourful sights and scents not usually found in an English garden. The house is Salcombe youth hostel, with part open to the public in the shape of a cafe and museum. Accommodation ranges from campsites and B&Bs, to family run and luxury hotels.
Attraction
Hope Cove
Overbecks Museum and Garden
Salcombe Maritime and Local History Museum
Salcombe Sands
Camping
Alston Farm Camping & Caravan Site
Bolberry House Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Higher Rew Caravan & Camping Park
Karrageen Caravan & Camping Park
Sun Park Caravan & Camping Site
Cottage
Boatman's Cottage
Hydrangeas
Thornlea Mews Holiday Cottages
Doctor
Estate Agent
Fulfords Estate Agents
Marchand Petit
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Dick and Will's
Dusters
Restaurant 42
Soar Mill Cove
Winking Prawn (The)
Self-Catering
1 At the Beach
Hydrangeas
The Penthouse
Thornlea Mews Holiday Cottages
Solicitor
Taxi
Shops
The Salcombe Bookshop
Richard Marris
Russel Court Studios
The Salcombe Trading Company
Salcombe Coffee Co
Coleman Butchers
Cranch's Original Sweet Shop
Bowers Wines
Coves Quay Gallery
Seascape
71 Fore Street
Antiques
Places to Stay near Salcombe
Stoke Lodge Hotel & Restaurant (0.11 miles)
Salcombe Harbour Hotel (0.13 miles)
The Penthouse (0.18 miles)
Recently refurbished, decorated and equipped to a very highest of standards, this spacious apartment located in the heart of the town, has two large terraces with stunning views over the ... More
Herons B & B (0.71 miles)
Tides Reach Hotel (0.95 miles)
The facilities and atmosphere of the hotel provide the most ideal surroundings for relaxing holidays, short breaks and weekends, when the motor car is forgotten and you simply relax and unwind. Whether you stay in the ... More
The Lodge Hotel (1.72 miles)
The privately run Lodge Hotel was built in the 1830s and has recently been refurbished to create a small friendly boutique Hotel and is positioned between the coastal resorts of Salcombe and Hope Cove, which ... More | visit website
Soar Mill Cove (1.98 miles)
Owned and loved by the Makepeace family for 35 years, Soar Mill Cove Hotel is a 4 Star independent hotel Located in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Set within 2,000 acres of unspoilt National Trust ... More | visit website
The Old Vicarage Country House (2.11 miles)
Luxurious holiday accommodation in glorious Devon. The Old Vicarage is a superb venue for a family holiday, get-together or relaxing hideaway. This beautiful Victorian vicarage has been completely refurbished to ... More
Barley House (2.79 miles)
Luxury, contemporary accommodation in a barn converted to the highest standards. Situated in the South Hams village of East Charleton, midway between Dartmouth and Salcombe and just 2 miles from the ancient market town of ... More | visit website
Up The Creek (3.13 miles)
It is owned and managed by Carole and Keith ... More | visit website
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