The Finest Stays Blog
Top informative blogs packed with advice on the best beaches, foodie hotspots, news and activities for your holiday in Devon.
Why Choose an Independent Holiday Lettings Agency?
In the bustling world of holiday lettings, where options seem endless, finding the perfect agency to manage your second home can be a daunting task.
What’s On This Winter In South Devon?
What’s On This Winter In South Devon? South Devon comes to a blissful hush in winter, but for nature-lovers, ramblers, history buffs, ocean-goers, wellness enthusiasts and foodies, this special corner…
Bantham Swoosh
Bantham Swoosh 2023 - The ultimate wild swimming adventure, an amazing 6km world class swim along the River Avon from Aveton Gifford to Bantham
Dart Music Festival 2023
The Dart Music Festival is in its 26th year and kicks off on Friday the 19th May 2023.
Maximise Your Passive Income: Investing In A Holiday Let
Maximise Your Passive Income: Investing In A Holiday Let Owning a holiday home can be both profitable and hugely rewarding, but the process is ongoing and needs to be treated…
What’s on in Dartmouth in 2023?
If you’re familiar with Finest Stays you’ll know how much we love Dartmouth. Not only is the location stunning, the walking exhilarating and the nearby coves and beaches beautiful, but…
Is Hope Cove Dog Friendly?
This post explores which areas of Hope Cove are dog-friendly and why you should come and visit.
Salcombe Finest is now Finest Stays!
Salcombe Finest is now Finest Stays! Salcombe Finest started in 2013 with its first holiday let. From the outset it became clear that there was a gap in the market…
Luxury Holiday Homes in South Devon
Holidays in South Devon are all about relaxation: whether that means sunbathing, surfboarding or sipping champagne on the golden sands.
Mobile Phone Coverage in South Devon
Mobile phone coverage can be patchy in South Devon. In fact, you may not have any signal at all.
Outer Hope Circular
Outer Hope Circular 3 miles (4.8km) Start at Outer Hope Finish at Outer Hope Fancy getting to know the village of Hope Cove better? This circular route around Outer Hope…
Little Dartmouth
This circular walk starts and finishes in Little Dartmouth and it’s one of our favourites! This four mile coastal stretch is stunning and showcases the most awesome views over Start Bay, towards Start Point Lighthouse and Dartmouth. Take a stroll in the spring or summer time to see the coastal fauna and flora at its best and for easier access to the secret coves accessible enroute.
Dartmouth to Sugary Cove
Dartmouth to Sugary Cove is a relatively easy stroll. This remote, rocky secluded cove is the perfect spot to escape the crowds. The beach is open all year round and it’s dog friendly too. Sugary Cove is a great place for a spot of wild swimming but becomes completely cut off at high water so check tide times before visiting.
Dartmouth to Greenway
Take a walk on the wildside from Dartmouth to Greenway - look out for herons, seals, wading birds on the river and, if you’re lucky you may even spot a roe deer or two!
Dartmouth town centre to Dartmouth Castle
A beautiful stroll from Dartmouth town centre to Dartmouth Castle has to be on every visitor's to-do list. Claimed to be one of the “most beautifully located fortresses in England”, Dartmouth Castle stands proud, guarding the entrance to the River Dart and the town.
