The Finest Stays Blog
Top informative blogs packed with advice on the best beaches, foodie hotspots, news and activities for your holiday in Devon.
A Day in a Life of a Salcombe Lifeboat Volunteer
The lifeboat is one of the most iconic sites in Salcombe, but who are the people behind the rescue missions and how does it affect their day? We find out…
Getaway with the Girls the Salcombe Way
We all know that Salcombe is an ideal holiday destination for families – all you need is a bucket and spade and enough change for an endless supply of ice cream and you’re away.
Salcombe’s Finest…Baker
We’re all familiar with the smell of fresh croissants on Salcombe’s Fore Street first thing in the morning, but what does the man behind the baked goods have for breakfast?…
Behind the scenes of the Salcombe Lifeboat
You’ve got to love a man in uniform, but there’s something about the boys on the Salcombe Lifeboat that’s really special, and it goes way beyond the canary yellow boots.…
Visiting Salcombe: 5 things that will rock your world
The word ‘awesome’ is most definitely over-used but when it comes to visiting Salcombe there are certain things that can always be relied upon to be a jaw-droppingly joyful experience.…
Five Quintessentially Salcombe Christmas Presents
From the moment that John Lewis let Monty the Penguin loose across our YouTube screens we knew it was here – Christmas and all its shopping trials and tribulations. While…
Five Ways to Get Active in Salcombe
With the health and fitness industry telling us to eat less and move more, here are some suggestions for getting that body into shape during a holiday in Salcombe. But…
Snippets of Salcombe that I Love
I am so lucky to be based in Salcombe as it is full of wonderful people and some great independent shops, brilliant things to do and of course it is…
10 Reasons to Honeymoon in Salcombe
The “staycation” has been revolutionising holidays as we know it and now is high time to consider a one, here in Salcombe, for your very own honeymoon. You may be…
5 Reasons You Will Hate Salcombe
There’s no denying it, Salcombe is an awful place to visit with its beautiful beaches making you question every other coastal destination you go to afterwards. You’ll really suffer with…
Scrumptious Food Shops in Salcombe
Food Shopping in Salcombe made easy with our guide to the town’s best and local food shops and supermarkets. Salcombe’s Independent Food Shops Even though we’ve seen a rise in…
Top 10 Baby and Toddler Friendly Things to Do in Salcombe
A day trip or holiday by the Devon seaside is the perfect way to spend quality time with your family and there are loads of activities in Salcombe to keep…
The Power of the Salcombe Sea
It is very easy to love the sea in the summertime, but in the winter it takes on a whole new character that it’s impossible not to admire. It is…
5 Mistakes When Crabbing in Salcombe
Skill is obviously part of the deal when catching crabs (carefully pulling up the line trying not to bash the crabs against the wall so they fall off) but bait…
Sharpham Cheese and Wine o’Clock
British cheese is known for being delicious but British wine? Hmm, not so sure? Then it’s well worth a visit to the Sharpham vineyard and creamery to try out their…
