Angela’s guidebook
Beaches
A guide to local beaches
A choice of two beautiful sandy beaches accessed by foot from the car park at the top of the hill (approx. £5 to park all day From May -September). A delightful restaurant with outdoor seating at the top of the hill - The School House
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Mothecombe Beach
A choice of two beautiful sandy beaches accessed by foot from the car park at the top of the hill (approx. £5 to park all day From May -September). A delightful restaurant with outdoor seating at the top of the hill - The School House
Fantastic beach with access to Burgh Island for exploring or pub lunches. Island is accessed via sea tractor (£2 for a single ticket) at high tide or on foot at low tide. Great fun! Venus Cafe in the beach car park.
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Bigbury-on-Sea
Fantastic beach with access to Burgh Island for exploring or pub lunches. Island is accessed via sea tractor (£2 for a single ticket) at high tide or on foot at low tide. Great fun! Venus Cafe in the beach car park.
Another stunning sandy beach with a great pub in the village called The Sloop Inn
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Bantham
Another stunning sandy beach with a great pub in the village called The Sloop Inn
Days out to villages/towns
Trips we recommend for interesting/picturesque towns and villages
Stunning town and coast-line with high-end maritime-themed shops, restaurants and pubs. Park in the park -and-ride or one of the car parks in town and hire a boat for the day, do some shopping or take one of the small passenger ferries to explore some beautiful beaches. We recommend walking up to the Ferry Inn and getting the ferry across to a beautiful selection of sandy beaches. If you're feeling adventurous you could walk up to the Gara Rock Hotel for a fabulous lunch, or ask them to pick you up in their landrover.
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Salcombe
Stunning town and coast-line with high-end maritime-themed shops, restaurants and pubs. Park in the park -and-ride or one of the car parks in town and hire a boat for the day, do some shopping or take one of the small passenger ferries to explore some beautiful beaches. We recommend walking up to the Ferry Inn and getting the ferry across to a beautiful selection of sandy beaches. If you're feeling adventurous you could walk up to the Gara Rock Hotel for a fabulous lunch, or ask them to pick you up in their landrover.
Visit Plymouth's historic Barbican to visit the Mayflower Steps, climb up the lighthouse on plymouth hoe or take a passenger ferry over to Cawsand Beach/village in Cornwall (30 minute journey on a small boat, very fun!). There's also a children's playground, adventure golf and trampolines if you walk to the far end of the Hoe. Also an outdoor sea-water swimming pool called Tinside Lido.
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Barbican
Visit Plymouth's historic Barbican to visit the Mayflower Steps, climb up the lighthouse on plymouth hoe or take a passenger ferry over to Cawsand Beach/village in Cornwall (30 minute journey on a small boat, very fun!). There's also a children's playground, adventure golf and trampolines if you walk to the far end of the Hoe. Also an outdoor sea-water swimming pool called Tinside Lido.
Totnes is a lovely little town with an interesting and unusual market on Fridays and Saturdays. It is known for it's alternative edge and this is reflected in the range of independent shops selling everything from crystals to beautiful wooden toys. There is a great range of cafes and restaurants including a selection of vegetarian/vegan venues.
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Totnes
Totnes is a lovely little town with an interesting and unusual market on Fridays and Saturdays. It is known for it's alternative edge and this is reflected in the range of independent shops selling everything from crystals to beautiful wooden toys. There is a great range of cafes and restaurants including a selection of vegetarian/vegan venues.
Dartmoor
We are often asked where to go on Dartmoor. Here is a small selection of recommendations.
The Avon Dam Reservoir is very close to Littlefield. Parking is at Shipley Bridge, approximately 10 minutes away from the house. There are several driving routes to get there but roads are narrow and twisty so take care driving and be prepared to pull to one side to let vehicles through.
Parking is free and there are toilets at the car park. The walk to the Dam is straight forward as the path is paved and with a slight incline on the way to the dam. Perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The walk takes you up the River Avon which is stunning.
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Avon Dam Reservoir
The Avon Dam Reservoir is very close to Littlefield. Parking is at Shipley Bridge, approximately 10 minutes away from the house. There are several driving routes to get there but roads are narrow and twisty so take care driving and be prepared to pull to one side to let vehicles through.
Parking is free and there are toilets at the car park. The walk to the Dam is straight forward as the path is paved and with a slight incline on the way to the dam. Perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The walk takes you up the River Avon which is stunning.
A great spot for seeing Dartmoor ponies and sheep as well as an impressive rock structure, fun to clamber up and over. There is loads of parking nearby, all free.
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Haytor Rocks
A great spot for seeing Dartmoor ponies and sheep as well as an impressive rock structure, fun to clamber up and over. There is loads of parking nearby, all free.
An interesting village in the middle of Dartmoor with some tea shops. Local pub The Rugglestone Inn has a great garden with a stream for children to play in and some chickens. The food is decent.
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Widecombe in the Moor
An interesting village in the middle of Dartmoor with some tea shops. Local pub The Rugglestone Inn has a great garden with a stream for children to play in and some chickens. The food is decent.