Ash’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach with lots of parking and cafe - 10 minutes from Stone Farm Cottage
183 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands
Beautiful beach with lots of parking and cafe - 10 minutes from Stone Farm Cottage
Beautiful village on the river dart, great crabbing for kids off the pier or enjoying a drink at the pub
36 locals recommend
Dittisham
Beautiful village on the river dart, great crabbing for kids off the pier or enjoying a drink at the pub
Incredible coastal views (My favourite views in Devon). When you are walking the loop keep an eye out for seals.
46 locals recommend
Start Point Lighthouse
Incredible coastal views (My favourite views in Devon). When you are walking the loop keep an eye out for seals.
Thurlestone
Beautiful beach - 30 minutes away but highly recommend
Idyllic seaside town with some amazing beaches a ferry ride away at East Portlemouth. Recommend a full day out - take a picnic on the beaches on the other side or head down to north sands and set up camp there.
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
Idyllic seaside town with some amazing beaches a ferry ride away at East Portlemouth. Recommend a full day out - take a picnic on the beaches on the other side or head down to north sands and set up camp there.
The Curator (best coffee), Gather (fine dining - reasonably priced), The Bull Inn (good food), The Hairy Barista (good coffee), Halls Butchers (must try scotch egg).
351 locals recommend
Totnes
The Curator (best coffee), Gather (fine dining - reasonably priced), The Bull Inn (good food), The Hairy Barista (good coffee), Halls Butchers (must try scotch egg).
Dartington Hall
Nice walks in the gardens and around the ground
Lovely beach with a gastro bus for food. Can rent surf boards and get lessons etc
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Lovely beach with a gastro bus for food. Can rent surf boards and get lessons etc
Food scene
Beautiful seaside town. Fish and chips, ice cream, sight seeing Dartmouth castle
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
Beautiful seaside town. Fish and chips, ice cream, sight seeing Dartmouth castle
Lovely seafood cafe open for lunch (great views - book early*)
55 locals recommend
The Anchor Stone Cafe
Lovely seafood cafe open for lunch (great views - book early*)
Andria
5 Lower StAmazing tapas, with a locally sourced menu
Fish and Chips with a view. Nothing beats a great fish and chips whilst staring out on a beautiful coastline.
42 locals recommend
The Start Bay Inn
Fish and Chips with a view. Nothing beats a great fish and chips whilst staring out on a beautiful coastline.
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetPopular breakfast spot among locals and tourists.
The Angel
2 S EmbankmentFine dining - Michelin star (finest local ingredients)
Lovely Indian in Kingsbridge (also delivers to Stone Farm Cottage if you order online and don't ring up.
37 locals recommend
Maha-Bharat Indian Restaurant
7 Mill StLovely Indian in Kingsbridge (also delivers to Stone Farm Cottage if you order online and don't ring up.
Gardentime
A3122Great Breakfast
Good carvery (check days), outdoor seating, parking and kids play area (2 mins from Stone Farm Cottage)
13 locals recommend
Sportsmans Arms
Good carvery (check days), outdoor seating, parking and kids play area (2 mins from Stone Farm Cottage)
Radius 7
New RoadAll good sourced within 7 miles. Supposed to be really nice 👍
Gather
50 Fore StGreat set menu - fine dining (but not too expensive)
Great pizza and all other food is lovely too - recommend booking
66 locals recommend
Rumour wine bar and restaurant
30 High StGreat pizza and all other food is lovely too - recommend booking
Activities
Golf course with restaurant and bar just 5 minutes away from Stone Farm Cottage (you can see it from the back patio)
12 locals recommend
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa
Golf course with restaurant and bar just 5 minutes away from Stone Farm Cottage (you can see it from the back patio)
A leisure park perfect for kids of all ages. Great day out for the family (5 mins away from Stone Farm Cottage)
Woodlands Leisure Park
A3122A leisure park perfect for kids of all ages. Great day out for the family (5 mins away from Stone Farm Cottage)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses are few and far between
The buses leave from the pub about once every hour (check exact times). Driving is almost always your best bet in Devon. I would suggest if you are going to Dartmouth to use the park and ride as there is rarely any parking downtown.
Don't miss
Start Point Lighthouse
My personal favourite view in England, make sure you pick a day when the sky is clear and you won't regret it. The coastal drive there is also beautiful (drive past Slapton line)