Top Places to Visit in South Devon in 2009
An all year round destination, the South Hams, the southernmost tip of South Devon, offers a different holiday experience depending on the time of year you choose. Busier with families during school holidays, those looking for ‘away-from-it-all’ breaks often find the Spring or Autumn the ideal time to visit, whilst re-charging the batteries with a Winter short break is becoming increasingly popular.
Whatever time you choose, there is always plenty happening –if you want it to! The local Tourist Information Centres can provide the latest events information (see our ‘Planning your Stay 2009’ guide for their contact details). An unspoilt, largely rural area, the South Hams offers many places to escape from the pressures of a busy, modern life; from hidden coves, miles of coastal paths and wildlife havens, to expanses of river and sea, perfect for those seeking the quieter pursuits of painting, angling, walking and bird watching.
With a holiday being one of the most anticipated events of the year, planning ahead and pre-booking activities, popular restaurants and special trips can avoid disappointment and help to make your time in the South Hams even more special.
Pre-book a food or wine delivery service ready for your arrival
With fantastic locally produced and sourced food including fish, seafood, meat, wine and cheeses, several excellent farm shops and regular Farmers Markets, wonderful home delivery companies offer everything from organic vegetable and meat boxes, wine, lobster and even a range of ready to serve meals created by celebrity chef Lesley Waters. Self-catering suddenly becomes a far more attractive option!
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
Whatever time you choose, there is always plenty happening –if you want it to! The local Tourist Information Centres can provide the latest events information (see our ‘Planning your Stay 2009’ guide for their contact details). An unspoilt, largely rural area, the South Hams offers many places to escape from the pressures of a busy, modern life; from hidden coves, miles of coastal paths and wildlife havens, to expanses of river and sea, perfect for those seeking the quieter pursuits of painting, angling, walking and bird watching.
With a holiday being one of the most anticipated events of the year, planning ahead and pre-booking activities, popular restaurants and special trips can avoid disappointment and help to make your time in the South Hams even more special.
Pre-book a food or wine delivery service ready for your arrival
With fantastic locally produced and sourced food including fish, seafood, meat, wine and cheeses, several excellent farm shops and regular Farmers Markets, wonderful home delivery companies offer everything from organic vegetable and meat boxes, wine, lobster and even a range of ready to serve meals created by celebrity chef Lesley Waters. Self-catering suddenly becomes a far more attractive option!
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.riverford.co.uk –organic vegetable, fruit and meat boxes, eggs and milk
www.thegreentable.co.uk –Celebrity chef food direct to your holiday home.
www.red-white.co.uk – delivering champagne, wines & beers to your holiday home
Book ahead at popular restaurants to avoid disappointment
From beach dining to popular restaurants with wonderful views and stylish dining rooms for lazy lunches……..book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.oystershackbigbury.co.uk – fresh local seafood in fantastic locations in Bigbury and Salcombe
www.riverford.co.uk – organic farm restaurant serving seasonal produce in imaginative dishes
www.lovingthebeach.co.uk –award-winning beach cafẻs at Blackpool Sands, Bigbury and East Portlemouth serving organic local produce
Combine delicious local food with a wonderful day out –a taste of Devon at its finest
With all this, plus clotted cream teas, locally made ice-cream, Devon fudge and much more, you won’t go home hungry from South Devon
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.thepicnicboat.co.uk –the perfect English river picnic on the picturesque River Dart
www.sdcf.co.uk – South Devon Chilli Farm -100 varieties to view, award-winning produce
www.Sharpham.com –vineyard and winery in stunning location above the River Dart
www.riverford.co.uk – Farm walks, cookery demos and theme days
Fun on the Water
Renowned as a sailing and boating destination, boats of all descriptions are available for hire in Salcombe. Boat trips, including fishing trips and a very informative ride on the ex-RNLI lifeboat are also available whilst surfing is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.Whitestrandboathire.co.uk – passionate about boating in the Salcombe Estuary
www.discoverysurf.com –South Devon surf lessons for all ages and levels
www.salcombepowerboats.co.uk – a specialist RYA Powerboat Training Centre offering taster sessions, RIB rides and courses.
Out and About in the South Hams
With breathtaking scenery and picturesque villages, once visited you may not wish to leave!
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.premier-privatehire.co.uk -Discover Devon in style; Wine tasting & vineyards, South Devon Food Safaris; The Agatha Christie Trail
www.explosures.co.uk –why not record your stay in the beautiful South Hams with a professionally taken photograph on the beach or water
Beautiful Beaches
Discover hidden unspoilt sandy coves for sandcastles and swimming, miles of stunning paths for walking, several dog-friendly beaches for wonderful ‘walkies’, fabulous beaches for family beach days and waves for surfing and body boarding –something for everyone to enjoy whatever the season.
Contact the following (quoting Coast & Country Cottages)
www.venuscompany.co.uk – for a guide to the area’s beaches
Coast & Country Cottages –over 400 holiday properties exclusively in the South Hams, the southernmost tip of South Devon. Short Breaks. Special Offers. Baby Friendly Holidays. Dog Friendly Holidays.
Our locally based team really know the area and our properties so can help you select the location and accommodation to suit your holiday requirements.
Call now on 01548 843773 to request a copy of our FREE brochure including a free ‘Planning Your Stay’ packed with ideas and suggestions to help you make the most of your stay in this beautiful area.
Or visit Coast and Country Cottages to check availability and book your Devon holiday.
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9 Comments:
Very useful article for fans of the South Hams - thank you. I would strongly endorse your view of Riverford as a destination. We took two young teenagers with us ("do we have to?") who then had a brilliant time - and the best salad in Devon at the end of the tour! Also agree that The Oyster Shack is worth a visit - but you have to book well in advance in the Summer season. It's worth making time to visit any of the local beaches round there too - some of the best.
If you need accommodation of course there are loads of companies offering self catering, but mycottageholiday.co.uk the holiday cottage review site might give you some insights you don't get from the brochures.
sounds like such a cute holiday!! :)
The county is also home to part of England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dorset and East Devon Coast, known as the Jurassic Coast for its geology and geographical features.
I travel around the world looking for World Heritage sites and your article is very useful for me. I have never been to this place. Thank you very much!
Hi great to see a Devon focused blog. I work with www.ParkHolidaysUK.com we have 6 holiday parksin Devon - maybe worth getting in touch to see if any mileage in working together in some way?
Keep up the good work anyway!
Some very good tips - I will make use of some of them when we are recommending where people should visit when staying in the area. Thanks for putting this helpful list on line
Riverford farm is a really nice place. I entered my postcode in a few months ago for delivery to Exeter and they didn't do it, but now they do, so no excuses!
You have no idea how much you helped! I was planning to go to South Devon on my new car. The websites you mentioned will make my life much easier.
Is it possible to camp there?
Issa
Thanks for the fantastic advice and great things to do while away in Devon. It is always very useful to have information available from a source that obvioulsy knows the area.
Great read, probably the single most useful guide to Devon i've seen. Thanks
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