A guidebook to help you make the most of your stay
Favourite local eateries
Get there early or book a table. don't be afraid to ask to share a table.
69 locals recommend
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetGet there early or book a table. don't be afraid to ask to share a table.
It's just nextdoor and is great for enjoying a drink on the patio or in the garden or just to have a chat with the locals. The food is worth a go as well. If you don't fancy eating out you can grab a take away and enjoy it back in the cottage.
George Inn
48 Babbacombe RdIt's just nextdoor and is great for enjoying a drink on the patio or in the garden or just to have a chat with the locals. The food is worth a go as well. If you don't fancy eating out you can grab a take away and enjoy it back in the cottage.
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadYou'll find the Gastrobus at Bantham Sands. A great beach to enjoy a stroll, rock pooling, building sandcastles and water sports.
7 locals recommend
Gastrobus
You'll find the Gastrobus at Bantham Sands. A great beach to enjoy a stroll, rock pooling, building sandcastles and water sports.
Aune Valley Meat Ltd
A café just outside of Loddiswell serving local fresh fayre.
If you find yourself at the top of Kingsbridge definitely recommend a visit to enjoy sitting in and enjoying a bite to eat or shop from their deli for later.
18 locals recommend
Mangetout Delicatessen
84 Fore StIf you find yourself at the top of Kingsbridge definitely recommend a visit to enjoy sitting in and enjoying a bite to eat or shop from their deli for later.
A French patisserie serving food to eat in or take away. Their bread and cakes are delicious.
21 locals recommend
Saveurs
4 Market StA French patisserie serving food to eat in or take away. Their bread and cakes are delicious.
Kendricks
29 Fairfax PlA great evening restaurant with something for everyone.
The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S EmbankmentDelicious food with a special atmosphere.
Great relaxed traditional fish and chips or tasty other classic dishes. Open from lunch through to evening; great for eating with young family members.
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentGreat relaxed traditional fish and chips or tasty other classic dishes. Open from lunch through to evening; great for eating with young family members.
Taxis
If you're planning an evening out in Dartmouth without the car you will need to book a taxi. Bluebirds taxis number is 01803 833778
Bluebird Taxis
21 Mashford AveIf you're planning an evening out in Dartmouth without the car you will need to book a taxi. Bluebirds taxis number is 01803 833778
Devon Taxis
9 Ivatt RdGood for 6 seaters in Dartmouth. 01803 833778
Kestrel Taxis
8 Archway DrDartmouth taxi firm 01803 832526
Beaches
Based in the South Hams, we have a mix of stoney, shingle and sandy beaches.
A sandy beach where you can either walk across to Burgh Island, famous from Agatha Christies Poirot, when the tide is out or catch the sea tractor when the tide is in. Once at Burgh Island there is a pub, The Pilchard Inn, to enjoy a drink. Dogs are welcome on the beach out of season.
103 locals recommend
Bigbury-on-Sea
A sandy beach where you can either walk across to Burgh Island, famous from Agatha Christies Poirot, when the tide is out or catch the sea tractor when the tide is in. Once at Burgh Island there is a pub, The Pilchard Inn, to enjoy a drink. Dogs are welcome on the beach out of season.
A privately owned shingle beach allowing members of the public to enjoy the area. Hosts Tunes on the Sands in July each year. The Venus café serves great food throughout the day from breakfast to early dinner. There is also a beach shop selling beach toys and clothes. Hire boats here too. Dogs are welcome out of season.
183 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands
A privately owned shingle beach allowing members of the public to enjoy the area. Hosts Tunes on the Sands in July each year. The Venus café serves great food throughout the day from breakfast to early dinner. There is also a beach shop selling beach toys and clothes. Hire boats here too. Dogs are welcome out of season.
Middle part of the A379 coast road between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. Here a war memorial can be seen. During rough weather the road can be closed due to sea disturbance.
77 locals recommend
Slapton Sands
Middle part of the A379 coast road between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. Here a war memorial can be seen. During rough weather the road can be closed due to sea disturbance.
Opposite end of the beach to Torcross, famous for it's war landing.
8 locals recommend
Strete Gate Beach
Opposite end of the beach to Torcross, famous for it's war landing.
An English Heritage site to visit at the mouth of the River Dart. Limited parking is available. There's walks to coves such as Castle Cove and Sugary Cove. The tea rooms are also situated right next to the castle and church.
117 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadAn English Heritage site to visit at the mouth of the River Dart. Limited parking is available. There's walks to coves such as Castle Cove and Sugary Cove. The tea rooms are also situated right next to the castle and church.
A short trip across the car ferry to Kingswear from Dartmouth where you can enjoy the 24 acre beautiful gardens with stunning views out to sea and the country house of Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife Lady Dorothy Carte. There is a café on site that caters for lunch and afternoon tea.
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadA short trip across the car ferry to Kingswear from Dartmouth where you can enjoy the 24 acre beautiful gardens with stunning views out to sea and the country house of Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife Lady Dorothy Carte. There is a café on site that caters for lunch and afternoon tea.
A National Trust property once home to author Agatha Christie. Accessible by car but book your car parking space, enjoy a train ride from Kingswear to Greenway Halt station or catch a little ferry boat from Dittisham.
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
A National Trust property once home to author Agatha Christie. Accessible by car but book your car parking space, enjoy a train ride from Kingswear to Greenway Halt station or catch a little ferry boat from Dittisham.