Totnes and around
Sightseeing
Epic beach when tide is out, the most stunning in the UK I think - the beach is HUGE at that time- so try and time trip for when tide is out for sunset!
You can check tides online with a online search.
Also I’ve added 3 beach maps showing the best of the incredible beaches within 30 mins drive
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Mothecombe Beach
Epic beach when tide is out, the most stunning in the UK I think - the beach is HUGE at that time- so try and time trip for when tide is out for sunset!
You can check tides online with a online search.
Also I’ve added 3 beach maps showing the best of the incredible beaches within 30 mins drive
Lots of events year round - on Ecology, Sustainability & The Arts.
At night is beautifully lit, for cinema or White Hart pub - Hogwarts-esque!
Beautiful gardens
Car parks are camera controlled, so be precise in timings to avoid a ticket
Green table - great for coffes and lunch (closed in evening)
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Dartington Trust
Lots of events year round - on Ecology, Sustainability & The Arts.
At night is beautifully lit, for cinema or White Hart pub - Hogwarts-esque!
Beautiful gardens
Car parks are camera controlled, so be precise in timings to avoid a ticket
Green table - great for coffes and lunch (closed in evening)
Great start to Dartmoor river walks - plus wild swimming is posible in places (at your own risk)
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Dartmeet
Great start to Dartmoor river walks - plus wild swimming is posible in places (at your own risk)
STUNNING beach - 30 ish minute drive - there's a charge for car park - vcaries thoughout the year - get there early on sunny days I'd say, especially if school holidays/weekends!
Cafe, toilets, shop on site. Good for swimming and we've seen seals there a few times!
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Playas de Blackpool
STUNNING beach - 30 ish minute drive - there's a charge for car park - vcaries thoughout the year - get there early on sunny days I'd say, especially if school holidays/weekends!
Cafe, toilets, shop on site. Good for swimming and we've seen seals there a few times!
Step back in time to the golden sage of steam!
Book ahead
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South Devon Railway - Totnes Littlehempston Station
Step back in time to the golden sage of steam!
Book ahead
Friday and Saturday flea market is great fun - all sorts on offer, including antiques, food stalls, approx hours 10.30 to 3.30pm
5 min walk from house
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Market Square station
Friday and Saturday flea market is great fun - all sorts on offer, including antiques, food stalls, approx hours 10.30 to 3.30pm
5 min walk from house
lush beach - National Trust car park is right by the beach - so great for families.
Paddleboarding is popular here too - and a wonderful beach restaurant with high quality seafood
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National Trust - South Milton Sands
lush beach - National Trust car park is right by the beach - so great for families.
Paddleboarding is popular here too - and a wonderful beach restaurant with high quality seafood
Longmarsh Car Park
Steamer Quay RoadStunning walk along river Dart.
Buggy / bike friendly
beautiful walks on Sharpham Estate, with epic views of the river Dart.
Start of walk is less than 5 minutes walk from the house, by Sharpham Drive
There's a wonderful wooden playground at the start of the walk too
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Sharpham House
beautiful walks on Sharpham Estate, with epic views of the river Dart.
Start of walk is less than 5 minutes walk from the house, by Sharpham Drive
There's a wonderful wooden playground at the start of the walk too
Food scene
Best cakes in town, with great coffee and hippy vibe
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The Hairy Barista
82 High StBest cakes in town, with great coffee and hippy vibe
Fab eatery on the High St- book in advance
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Ben's Wine & Tapas
50 High StFab eatery on the High St- book in advance
Like stepping back in time, an incredible 13th century pub - best Sunday roasts - book in advance especially on a Sunday
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The Church House Inn
Like stepping back in time, an incredible 13th century pub - best Sunday roasts - book in advance especially on a Sunday
Amazing restaurant, well worth the 10-15 min drive. So good we went there for our wedding feast! Book in advance
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Live & Let Live Inn
Amazing restaurant, well worth the 10-15 min drive. So good we went there for our wedding feast! Book in advance
Fab cafe near river, propper coffee, fabulous sandwiches
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The Curator Cafe & Kitchen
2A The PlainsFab cafe near river, propper coffee, fabulous sandwiches
Famed al fresco cafe restaurant with great seafood, by the beach!
No advance booking last time we went, you can chill on the beach while waiting
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The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadFamed al fresco cafe restaurant with great seafood, by the beach!
No advance booking last time we went, you can chill on the beach while waiting
cream teas and meals at a stunnig riverside location
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Badgers Holt Restaurant & Tearooms
cream teas and meals at a stunnig riverside location
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Local Shop - groceries
Happy Apple on the High St, incredibly wide selection of grocieries - 5 minute walk
Annies on Ticklemore St for fruit/veggies - or stall on market on Fri / Sat day time
Morrisons is a big supermarket for bigger shops, 10 minute walk