A guide to Salcombe

Did you know?

  • 1.
    Salcombe was the main port for all the fruit imported into the UK.
  • 2.
    Salcome was a wartime safe harbour for Allied landing craft and has some of the highest seaside real estate value in the whole of the UK.
  • 3.
    Salcombe is one of the most sought-after holiday locations in the UK with The Regatta traditionally held in August, swelling its population numbers to 25,000 from a winter low of 1,500.

Salcombe Area

Once a thriving fishing village, Salcombe still retains much of its original charm and character, providing a good selection of day to day amenities including boutique shopping, numerous restaurants, public houses and two upmarket hotels, Salcombe Harbour Hotel and The South Sands Hotel. The town also has a protected harbour offering deep-water berths, magnificent sandy beaches with numerous coves and sheltered anchorages, making it an excellent base for dinghy sailing, water sports, boating and long coastline walks.

Surrounding Villages

  • Dartmouth
    With an outstanding harbour and a vibrant cultural destination, Dartmouth offers excellent pubs, a world renowned yachting destination and is home to the Royal Navel College. There is a famous regatta, numerous restaurants and bars and the Michelin star Sea Horse restaurant owned by Mitch Tonks.
  • Kingsbridge
    A market town with excellent local shops and bars, also a boating haven with its estuary and known as the hub of the South Hams. Kingsbridge has excellent local bars including, the Crabshell bar and restaurant on the estuary, making it a popular destination for boaters coming down from Salcombe on a high tide.
  • Thurlestone
    Expect superb beaches and a golf course. Visitors often stay at the excellent hotel, an iconic art deco building. Thurlestone hotel offers a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Enjoy stunning walks along the south Devon coastal path to The Beachhouse at South Milton Sands and dine at one of the finest seafood beach shacks in the UK.

Lifestyle

  • Shopping

    Discover in Salcombe a selection of independent outlets and indulge in the finest fashion, food, homeware and seaside essentials, there is no other place to spoil yourself while you’re away.

    When you stroll through the narrow side streets of Salcombe you can find tucked away gems and local favourites; from quaint book shops and coffeehouses to jewellery stores and beach-wear boutiques.

  • Eating

    Crab Shed

    Located on the water’s edge serving fresh seafood with a focus on local crab and lobster.

    Maha-Baharat Indian

    Award winning restaurant in Kingsbridge with outstanding food and service, serving authentic, high quality Bengali and Indian cuisine.

    Beachhouse

    Located in South Milton Sands, offering exceptional local seafood with an iconic setting on the beach overlooking Thurlestone Rock.

    The Trevilder

    This restaurant mixes iconic classic dishes alongside a superb wine list, set in an art deco room with stunning sea views over Thurlestone Rock.

  • Drinking

    The Kings Arms

    Family run pub in the heart of Salcombe specialising in local seafood with two restaurants and a fully stocked bar.

    The Ferry Inn

    With its famous beer garden overlooking the estuary, this traditional pub offers excellent local food, beers, and a hive of activity during the summer.

    The Fortescue Inn

    This family friendly pub with pizza oven serves great beer and pizza, it is no wonder that it is particularly busy during the summer times.

Travel

  • Trains

    Totnes is the nearest main line railway station with a direct service to London Paddington in approx. 3.5 hours.

  • Other transport

    Main link is the A38 to Cornwall and Exeter, local airfield at Bolberry and safe harbours for visitors arriving by sea.