Helen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Haytor, climb to the top of the tor where you can see the sea, then retire to The Rock or The Moorland Hotel
20 residents recomanen
Haytor
Haytor, climb to the top of the tor where you can see the sea, then retire to The Rock or The Moorland Hotel
Lustleigh, the prettiest village on the moor, don’t miss the tearoom or the walk by the cricket pitch with it’s chocolate box thatched houses. Chagford, a little further on, is also worth a visit.
13 residents recomanen
Lustleigh
Lustleigh, the prettiest village on the moor, don’t miss the tearoom or the walk by the cricket pitch with it’s chocolate box thatched houses. Chagford, a little further on, is also worth a visit.
Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. Glorious NT pile designed by Edwin Lutyens, stunning views and walks down the Teign Valley. Great walk to Fingle Bridge where there is a pub reward!
73 residents recomanen
Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. Glorious NT pile designed by Edwin Lutyens, stunning views and walks down the Teign Valley. Great walk to Fingle Bridge where there is a pub reward!
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, classic Dartmoor village, The Rugglestone Inn is the best pub around (very slightly out of the village) Cafe on the Green is great, NT shop and the Cathedral of The Moor
51 residents recomanen
Widecombe in the Moor
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, classic Dartmoor village, The Rugglestone Inn is the best pub around (very slightly out of the village) Cafe on the Green is great, NT shop and the Cathedral of The Moor
Shaldon, lovely Victorian seaside village, The Clipper Cafe is good, sit upstairs or outside on the huge terrace overlooking the estuary and across to Teignmouth. Walk up to the The Ness and then back around the village green. Great monkeys in Shaldon’s tiny zoo!
47 residents recomanen
Shaldon
Shaldon, lovely Victorian seaside village, The Clipper Cafe is good, sit upstairs or outside on the huge terrace overlooking the estuary and across to Teignmouth. Walk up to the The Ness and then back around the village green. Great monkeys in Shaldon’s tiny zoo!
Dartmouth, park in town, walk to the castle, take the tiny ferry back to town, have a drink in The Cherub and fish and chips from Rockfish restaurant or tiny take-away. Lots of boats to look at, plenty of shops. Alf Resco’s is our favourite cafe, opens really early, closes at 1.30pm, great atmosphere.
378 residents recomanen
Dartmouth
Dartmouth, park in town, walk to the castle, take the tiny ferry back to town, have a drink in The Cherub and fish and chips from Rockfish restaurant or tiny take-away. Lots of boats to look at, plenty of shops. Alf Resco’s is our favourite cafe, opens really early, closes at 1.30pm, great atmosphere.
Torcross, long stretch of beach with freshwater Ley on the inland side of the road. The Start Bay Inn is a great fish and chip pub and when they say jumbo they really mean it! The coastal drive from Dartmouth to Torcross is absolutely stunning
42 residents recomanen
Torcross
Torcross, long stretch of beach with freshwater Ley on the inland side of the road. The Start Bay Inn is a great fish and chip pub and when they say jumbo they really mean it! The coastal drive from Dartmouth to Torcross is absolutely stunning
Sharpham Vineyard, walk through the vines, taste the wines and cheeses
90 residents recomanen
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadSharpham Vineyard, walk through the vines, taste the wines and cheeses
Dittisham, park in the main car park and walk to The Ferryboat Inn, ring the bell to call the tiny ferry which will take you over to NT Greenway, holiday home of Agatha Christie.
36 residents recomanen
Dittisham
Dittisham, park in the main car park and walk to The Ferryboat Inn, ring the bell to call the tiny ferry which will take you over to NT Greenway, holiday home of Agatha Christie.
Dartington Hall, large estate with amazing Medieval Great Hall, cafe, cinema in an old barn, gardens, riverside walks, shops.
119 residents recomanen
Dartington Hall
Dartington Hall, large estate with amazing Medieval Great Hall, cafe, cinema in an old barn, gardens, riverside walks, shops.
Totnes, lovely historic town, great markets. We love Seeds 2 cafe for lunch, very casual, share tables, really good vegetarian food, serve yourself. Lovely shops on the main street
351 residents recomanen
Totnes
Totnes, lovely historic town, great markets. We love Seeds 2 cafe for lunch, very casual, share tables, really good vegetarian food, serve yourself. Lovely shops on the main street
South Devon Railway, the trains go from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, glorious ride along the Dart Valley. Plenty of time to walk into Totnes and have tea at Grey’s Tearoom.
57 residents recomanen
Estació del Ferrocarril de South Devon
Dartbridge RoadSouth Devon Railway, the trains go from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, glorious ride along the Dart Valley. Plenty of time to walk into Totnes and have tea at Grey’s Tearoom.
Food scene
The Old Library, Ashburton. Fabulous modern British cooking from talented young team.
19 residents recomanen
The Old Library Restaurant
North StreetThe Old Library, Ashburton. Fabulous modern British cooking from talented young team.
Rafikis Cafe, Ashburton. Wonderful, world vegetarian food. Casual atmosphere
Taylor’s Tearoom, fabulous traditional tearoom
18 residents recomanen
Rafikis
2a West StRafikis Cafe, Ashburton. Wonderful, world vegetarian food. Casual atmosphere
Taylor’s Tearoom, fabulous traditional tearoom
Rust And The Wolf
The Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, fabulous Dartmoor pub, proper pub food
77 residents recomanen
The Rugglestone Inn
The Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, fabulous Dartmoor pub, proper pub food
Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh. An experience, shared tables, set menu, glorious food.
121 residents recomanen
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh. An experience, shared tables, set menu, glorious food.
The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Nice cafe food, nice atmosphere.
16 residents recomanen
The Cafe On The Green
The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Nice cafe food, nice atmosphere.
Hill House Nursery, traditional plant nursery with good traditional tearoom, good cakes and simple lunches.
11 residents recomanen
Hill House Nursery
Hill House Nursery, traditional plant nursery with good traditional tearoom, good cakes and simple lunches.
Home Farm Cafe, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Really good food, daytime and some evenings.
10 residents recomanen
Home Farm Café
Home Farm Cafe, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Really good food, daytime and some evenings.
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneThe Cott Inn, Dartington. Smart thatched longhouse, lovely food.