Louisa’s guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food, great coffee, relaxed dining. You must book as it is very popular.
27 residents recomanen
The River Shack, Devon
Amazing food, great coffee, relaxed dining. You must book as it is very popular.
Fun rustic seafood restaurant on the beautiful beach at South Milton, about a 45 minute drive away. The long sandy beach is great for Rockpools during low tide but get there early on sunny days to get parked in the National Trust car park.
53 residents recomanen
Beachhouse
Fun rustic seafood restaurant on the beautiful beach at South Milton, about a 45 minute drive away. The long sandy beach is great for Rockpools during low tide but get there early on sunny days to get parked in the National Trust car park.
Relaxed restaurant in the middle of the park and near to the beach at Goodrington. There are some small pedal boats on the lake and a large kids playground.
26 residents recomanen
Cantina Kitchen and Bar
Young's Park RoadRelaxed restaurant in the middle of the park and near to the beach at Goodrington. There are some small pedal boats on the lake and a large kids playground.
Great hotel, restaurant and walks at Gara Rock, as well as a lovely beach. About a 45 minute drive away.
61 residents recomanen
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthGreat hotel, restaurant and walks at Gara Rock, as well as a lovely beach. About a 45 minute drive away.
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneLovely old pub with great food.
Newly opened Sandridge Barton: vineyard, restaurant and bar. Great for food, wine tasting and tours.
90 residents recomanen
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadNewly opened Sandridge Barton: vineyard, restaurant and bar. Great for food, wine tasting and tours.
The Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldGreat food
great food and you buy the wine off the shelf and pay corkage.
23 residents recomanen
Ben's Wine & Tapas
50 High Stgreat food and you buy the wine off the shelf and pay corkage.
Amazing home cooked food and they do deliver if you contact them a few days in advance. The best fish and chips!!
Emmas
Paignton RoadAmazing home cooked food and they do deliver if you contact them a few days in advance. The best fish and chips!!
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
The Guardhouse Cafe
Fishcombe Cove
Fishcombe HillLovely old pub a short drive from Haytor in a lovely village. Worth a visit!
77 residents recomanen
The Rugglestone Inn
Lovely old pub a short drive from Haytor in a lovely village. Worth a visit!
City/town information
Totnes
Vibrant and unique small town with independent shops and restaurants.
Dartmouth is a short drive away if you fancy getting the ferry from Kingswear. There are lots of shops and restaurants and Dartmouth castle is worth a visit. There is the Angel and the Seahorse restaurants both of which are well renowned in the area for their fine dining
378 residents recomanen
Dartmouth
Dartmouth is a short drive away if you fancy getting the ferry from Kingswear. There are lots of shops and restaurants and Dartmouth castle is worth a visit. There is the Angel and the Seahorse restaurants both of which are well renowned in the area for their fine dining
Brixham
Sightseeing
The holiday home of Agatha Christie, this National Trust house is on the River dart and well worth a trip. You must pre book to park in their car park. You can walk to the quay below Greenway house and get the little ferry to Dittisham for lunch or a drink.
132 residents recomanen
Greenway House
The holiday home of Agatha Christie, this National Trust house is on the River dart and well worth a trip. You must pre book to park in their car park. You can walk to the quay below Greenway house and get the little ferry to Dittisham for lunch or a drink.
Lovely formal gardens, restaurant, pub, woodland and river walks
119 residents recomanen
Dartington Hall
Lovely formal gardens, restaurant, pub, woodland and river walks
Lovely 'round robin' trips to include boat trip to dartmouth and steam train back to paignton with open top tour bus between. Worth a trip to see the area from all angles.
110 residents recomanen
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadLovely 'round robin' trips to include boat trip to dartmouth and steam train back to paignton with open top tour bus between. Worth a trip to see the area from all angles.
Supposedly haunted, this castle lies only a short distance from the apartment.
35 residents recomanen
Castell de Berry Pomeroy
Supposedly haunted, this castle lies only a short distance from the apartment.
Beautiful National Trust house and gardens with incredible sea views.
114 residents recomanen
National Trust - Casa i Jardins de Coleton Fishacre
Brownstone RoadBeautiful National Trust house and gardens with incredible sea views.
Blackpool Sands station
Stunning beach
Another long and lovely beach steeped in history. Pubs and restaurants here too.
77 residents recomanen
Slapton Sands
Another long and lovely beach steeped in history. Pubs and restaurants here too.
The Guardhouse Cafe
Beautiful views and food at Berry head
Funicular railway down to the beach with a cafe at the bottom.
72 residents recomanen
Funicular de Babbacombe Cliff
Babbacombe Downs RoadFunicular railway down to the beach with a cafe at the bottom.
Nice walk and you can access the beautiful Mattiscombe beach from there.
46 residents recomanen
Start Point Lighthouse
Nice walk and you can access the beautiful Mattiscombe beach from there.
lovely steam train ride from buckfastleigh to Totnes.
57 residents recomanen
Estació del Ferrocarril de South Devon
Dartbridge Roadlovely steam train ride from buckfastleigh to Totnes.
Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Downs Roadlovely cafe and water sports hire.
Haytor Rocks
Fantastic walk on dartmoor with views over devon.
Great little cove for swimming and seeing seals. Nice woodland walks too.
8 residents recomanen
Churston Cove
Great little cove for swimming and seeing seals. Nice woodland walks too.
Children based activities
One for the slightly older children or adults that love a waterslide! A short drive away.
82 residents recomanen
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadOne for the slightly older children or adults that love a waterslide! A short drive away.
Great fun for all ages whatever the weather with indoor play areas, outdoor areas, water slides, animals, etc.
135 residents recomanen
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122Great fun for all ages whatever the weather with indoor play areas, outdoor areas, water slides, animals, etc.
Great family day out... children's play farm and home to the miniature pigs. There are always miniature piglets to have a cuddle with.
95 residents recomanen
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanGreat family day out... children's play farm and home to the miniature pigs. There are always miniature piglets to have a cuddle with.
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueAmazing model village. Great for kids and adults!
Parc Ambiental del Zoo de Paignton
Totnes RoadFun for the whole family
Newly opened play farm with animals and lovely farmshop
31 residents recomanen
Occombe Farm i Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadNewly opened play farm with animals and lovely farmshop
Paignton Pier
South SandsFun day out for the kids
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Fun for a few hours
Indoor activities
Dyno Climbing Centre
Old Totnes Roadsmall indoor climbing centre
shops
A short walk from the apartment, the home of hunt's cider where you can buy their locally made ciders. They even use the apples from the Aish orchard!
Hunt's Cider
A short walk from the apartment, the home of hunt's cider where you can buy their locally made ciders. They even use the apples from the Aish orchard!
The best local shop for local produce and essentials and the friendliest staff! Roz will even deliver!
6 residents recomanen
Stoke Gabriel Stores & Post Office
1 Paignton RdThe best local shop for local produce and essentials and the friendliest staff! Roz will even deliver!