Kat’s guidebook
Our favourite restaurants
Michelin starred restaurant near the harbour. A treat!
Simon Hulstone, the chef and proprietor, uses fresh ingredients from his own Devon farm and the food is top class at a reasonable price considering the Michelin star. Located in a beautiful building the decor is casual but sophisticated with great service and some harbour views. We love coming here for lunch or an evening meal.
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The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillMichelin starred restaurant near the harbour. A treat!
Simon Hulstone, the chef and proprietor, uses fresh ingredients from his own Devon farm and the food is top class at a reasonable price considering the Michelin star. Located in a beautiful building the decor is casual but sophisticated with great service and some harbour views. We love coming here for lunch or an evening meal.
Our favourite restaurant in Dartmouth with small plates menu which changes regularly. The food is absolutely delicious! Ambience is relaxed and very friendly.
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Andria
5 Lower StOur favourite restaurant in Dartmouth with small plates menu which changes regularly. The food is absolutely delicious! Ambience is relaxed and very friendly.
A local favourite and institution. Our go to place for fresh fish. The new wine bar is great for pre-dinner drinks and perhaps some oysters!
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No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillA local favourite and institution. Our go to place for fresh fish. The new wine bar is great for pre-dinner drinks and perhaps some oysters!
A menu of international comfort food & drinks in a bright space with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Right on the beach at Goodrington this is a great place for a relaxed breakfast or lunch. We love going here after a dip in the sea. Run by locals and very popular
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Cantina Kitchen and Bar
Young's Park RoadA menu of international comfort food & drinks in a bright space with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Right on the beach at Goodrington this is a great place for a relaxed breakfast or lunch. We love going here after a dip in the sea. Run by locals and very popular
Beautiful country pub near the historic village of Widecombe in the moor. We love going here after a walk or cycle on the moors.
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The Rugglestone Inn
Beautiful country pub near the historic village of Widecombe in the moor. We love going here after a walk or cycle on the moors.
Family run restaurant in Torquay town. The food is very good and service personal and friendly. Their next door bar 'Bit on the side' is ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
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Ollie's
34-36 Torwood StreetFamily run restaurant in Torquay town. The food is very good and service personal and friendly. Their next door bar 'Bit on the side' is ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
Our local pub in a Lutyens designed thatched house in Cockington. Good selection of ales and plenty of outside seating. You can walk down our road, turn left down the narrow lane and then join the boardwalk down the water meadows to take you into Cockington. Alternatively there are walks from the top of the estate down Manscombe woods into Cockington and to the pub. A nice place for an evening drink in the sun.
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The Drum Inn
Our local pub in a Lutyens designed thatched house in Cockington. Good selection of ales and plenty of outside seating. You can walk down our road, turn left down the narrow lane and then join the boardwalk down the water meadows to take you into Cockington. Alternatively there are walks from the top of the estate down Manscombe woods into Cockington and to the pub. A nice place for an evening drink in the sun.
Our favourite curry house now has a second restaurant in Torquay! Excellent authentic Indian dishes and great choice, very good fish dishes too. My personal favourite is the butter chicken. They have a take away and delivery service too.
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East in the West
75 Torquay RdOur favourite curry house now has a second restaurant in Torquay! Excellent authentic Indian dishes and great choice, very good fish dishes too. My personal favourite is the butter chicken. They have a take away and delivery service too.
Tiny restaurant with open kitchen just off the main road in Preston. A few tables only, so pre-booking essential. They also offer a take away service. The food is very fresh and tasty and the ladies running it are extremely friendly. BYO, so bring your own bottle.
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Torbay Thai Takeaway
58 Old Torquay RdTiny restaurant with open kitchen just off the main road in Preston. A few tables only, so pre-booking essential. They also offer a take away service. The food is very fresh and tasty and the ladies running it are extremely friendly. BYO, so bring your own bottle.
Absolutely stunning food in the centre of Brixham. Run by chef Ash this place is our go to for Breakfast or Lunch. The food is outstanding and vibe friendly and relaxed. Look out for their occasional evening dinner offers on a Friday and Saturday.
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The Curious Kitchen
14-16 Middle StAbsolutely stunning food in the centre of Brixham. Run by chef Ash this place is our go to for Breakfast or Lunch. The food is outstanding and vibe friendly and relaxed. Look out for their occasional evening dinner offers on a Friday and Saturday.
This floating restaurant on the river Exe is a special treat for a whole day out. Take the puffin taxi from Exmouth harbour to the cafe and enjoy their seafood menu. Food is great and it really is a special experience. Pre-booking is essential, weekends are often booked up months ahead.
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River Exe Cafe
This floating restaurant on the river Exe is a special treat for a whole day out. Take the puffin taxi from Exmouth harbour to the cafe and enjoy their seafood menu. Food is great and it really is a special experience. Pre-booking is essential, weekends are often booked up months ahead.
Fabulous farmyard restaurant with excellent veg based menu fresh from the surrounding fields of the award winning organic farm. Communal bench seating plus lovely outside tables. Booking recommended.
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Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Fabulous farmyard restaurant with excellent veg based menu fresh from the surrounding fields of the award winning organic farm. Communal bench seating plus lovely outside tables. Booking recommended.
Sightseeing
Sandridge Barton near Galmpton, home of Sharpham wine. A great place to have lunch, taste (and buy) some wine and cheese.
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Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadSandridge Barton near Galmpton, home of Sharpham wine. A great place to have lunch, taste (and buy) some wine and cheese.
Agatha Christie's holiday home which is now a National Trust property. The house sits high above the river Dart with a beautiful surrounding garden. Non car access is encouraged and use of the car park is for booked guests only. Arrive by ferry from Dartmouth for the most scenic views. We love love walking through the garden down to the boathouse followed by a cup of tea and cake in the café.
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Greenway House
Agatha Christie's holiday home which is now a National Trust property. The house sits high above the river Dart with a beautiful surrounding garden. Non car access is encouraged and use of the car park is for booked guests only. Arrive by ferry from Dartmouth for the most scenic views. We love love walking through the garden down to the boathouse followed by a cup of tea and cake in the café.
This Arts and Craft country retreat of the D'Oyle Carte family gives an insight into the jazz age of the 1920. The house complete with art deco furnishings is a beautiful example of the era and the luxuriant 24-acre garden with its micro climate is home to many tender exotic plants. Walk all the way down to the coast path and beyond where you can glimpse the (now closed) private beach with natural swimming pool below.
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National Trust - Coleton Fishacre Haus & Gärten
Brownstone RoadThis Arts and Craft country retreat of the D'Oyle Carte family gives an insight into the jazz age of the 1920. The house complete with art deco furnishings is a beautiful example of the era and the luxuriant 24-acre garden with its micro climate is home to many tender exotic plants. Walk all the way down to the coast path and beyond where you can glimpse the (now closed) private beach with natural swimming pool below.
A proper medieval castle, with towers, high walls and a portcullis. This fortified manor house was used in the filming of the 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
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National Trust - Compton Castle
Gropers LaneA proper medieval castle, with towers, high walls and a portcullis. This fortified manor house was used in the filming of the 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
Quaint model village north of the harbour in the pretty suburb of St. Marychurch.
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Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueQuaint model village north of the harbour in the pretty suburb of St. Marychurch.
Take this funicular railway down to Oddicombe beach with its cafés and sheltered swimming beach. There is a board walk all the way round to Babbacombe beach where you can visit the Cary Arms Gastropub. Sammy the seal is often about at Babbacombe beach and we have seen dolphins from the pub!
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Babbacombe Klippenbahn
Babbacombe Downs RoadTake this funicular railway down to Oddicombe beach with its cafés and sheltered swimming beach. There is a board walk all the way round to Babbacombe beach where you can visit the Cary Arms Gastropub. Sammy the seal is often about at Babbacombe beach and we have seen dolphins from the pub!
Picturesque cove down a steep walk. Small rocky beach and cafe which hires out deck chairs too. Adjacent to Redgate beach which is closed due to Rockfalls. Kayak and SUP hire, also popular with local coasteering groups. We often go here for our early morning swims to watch the sun rise in this east facing cove.
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Anstey's Cove Cafe
Anstey's Cove RoadPicturesque cove down a steep walk. Small rocky beach and cafe which hires out deck chairs too. Adjacent to Redgate beach which is closed due to Rockfalls. Kayak and SUP hire, also popular with local coasteering groups. We often go here for our early morning swims to watch the sun rise in this east facing cove.
Pretty setting but no sandy beach. Cary Arms gastropub with spectacular views over Lyme bay. Nice short flat walk along the beach/boardwalk to the adjacent Oddicombe beach from where you can take the funicular railway back up to the Babbacombe Downs. During high season you may want to park near the Downs (at the top) as there is only limited parking at Babbacombe beach and the drive down is extremely narrow and steep. Sammy the seal is often about and we have spotted dolphins here too.
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Babbacombe Beach
Beach RoadPretty setting but no sandy beach. Cary Arms gastropub with spectacular views over Lyme bay. Nice short flat walk along the beach/boardwalk to the adjacent Oddicombe beach from where you can take the funicular railway back up to the Babbacombe Downs. During high season you may want to park near the Downs (at the top) as there is only limited parking at Babbacombe beach and the drive down is extremely narrow and steep. Sammy the seal is often about and we have spotted dolphins here too.
Approximately 50 minute drive but worth it. Beautiful white sand, good surfing beach with views of Burgh Island with its Art Deco Hotel. Award winning ‘gastro bus’ in the car park. This is our closest surfing beach and a firm favourite.
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Bantham Beach
Approximately 50 minute drive but worth it. Beautiful white sand, good surfing beach with views of Burgh Island with its Art Deco Hotel. Award winning ‘gastro bus’ in the car park. This is our closest surfing beach and a firm favourite.
Stunning pebbly beach just outside Dartmouth (50 minute drive which includes car ferry over the river in Dartmouth) with excellent Venus Cafe and small shop. Kayak hire and swimming platform.
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Blackpool Sands
Stunning pebbly beach just outside Dartmouth (50 minute drive which includes car ferry over the river in Dartmouth) with excellent Venus Cafe and small shop. Kayak hire and swimming platform.
Secluded red sandy locals' beach accessed by foot through a railway tunnel. No amenities. This is our closest beach and easily reached by foot.
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Hollicombe Beach
Secluded red sandy locals' beach accessed by foot through a railway tunnel. No amenities. This is our closest beach and easily reached by foot.
We love coming here to swim around the nearby rock. Good at low tide, only very little beach at high tide. Nice Beach cafe which sometimes opens in the evenings too.
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Meadfoot Beach
We love coming here to swim around the nearby rock. Good at low tide, only very little beach at high tide. Nice Beach cafe which sometimes opens in the evenings too.
Accessed by foot or Babbacombe Cliff railway (very short ride). Cafe and home to the Oddicombe sailing club.
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Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Downs RoadAccessed by foot or Babbacombe Cliff railway (very short ride). Cafe and home to the Oddicombe sailing club.
Popular amongst locals - family beach with pretty beach huts. The boathouse restaurant is at the far end. Like all the beaches, best at low tide.
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Preston Sands
Marine DrivePopular amongst locals - family beach with pretty beach huts. The boathouse restaurant is at the far end. Like all the beaches, best at low tide.
Main town beach with promenade and plenty of eateries. Sheltered sandy beach, best at low tide. We come here early for our year round sea swims.
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Torre Abbey Sands
Torbay RoadMain town beach with promenade and plenty of eateries. Sheltered sandy beach, best at low tide. We come here early for our year round sea swims.
Historic thatched village, Cockington Court, craft centre and country park. Within walking distance of the apartment, just pop down through Manscombe Woods or walk along the board walk at the bottom of our road. Ideal for a cream tea or a pint at the Drum Inn!
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Cockington
Historic thatched village, Cockington Court, craft centre and country park. Within walking distance of the apartment, just pop down through Manscombe Woods or walk along the board walk at the bottom of our road. Ideal for a cream tea or a pint at the Drum Inn!
Soak Lifestyle
SUP and kayak hire plus excellent coffee & cake at Torre Abbey Sands beach.
City/town information
Just a twenty minute drive away is Dartmouth. Park in Kingswear and take the passenger ferry over. Lots of shops and nice eateries in a beautiful setting on the river Dart. Walk to the castle or take the ferry to nearby Dittisham for lunch.
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Dartmouth
Just a twenty minute drive away is Dartmouth. Park in Kingswear and take the passenger ferry over. Lots of shops and nice eateries in a beautiful setting on the river Dart. Walk to the castle or take the ferry to nearby Dittisham for lunch.
Twenty minutes into the South Hams lies this quirky market town with lots of interesting shops. Look out for market day which is usually Fridays and Saturdays. A special food market is held on some Sundays.
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Totnes
Twenty minutes into the South Hams lies this quirky market town with lots of interesting shops. Look out for market day which is usually Fridays and Saturdays. A special food market is held on some Sundays.
Neighbourhoods
Row of bars and restaurants at the East end of Abbey Sands beach. Walk down our road to the seafront and then head left towards Torquay, after about 20 minutes you'll reach the beach with the lively outdoor area in front of the ocean liner style new building. You'll find restaurant and bars including Bistro Pierre, Visto Lounge, Las Iguanas, On the Rocks, Coco Cocktail bar and a Fish and Chip shop too. A great place for people watching and hanging out!
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Abbey Sands
Torbay RoadRow of bars and restaurants at the East end of Abbey Sands beach. Walk down our road to the seafront and then head left towards Torquay, after about 20 minutes you'll reach the beach with the lively outdoor area in front of the ocean liner style new building. You'll find restaurant and bars including Bistro Pierre, Visto Lounge, Las Iguanas, On the Rocks, Coco Cocktail bar and a Fish and Chip shop too. A great place for people watching and hanging out!
Food scene
Bistro/Cafe next to Sharpham vineyard. Small plate cooking plus local wines in lovely surrounding. Wine tasting and shop are on site too.
Circa Sandridge Barton
Bistro/Cafe next to Sharpham vineyard. Small plate cooking plus local wines in lovely surrounding. Wine tasting and shop are on site too.