The Finest Stays Blog
Top informative blogs packed with advice on the best beaches, foodie hotspots, news and activities for your holiday in Devon.
Top 5 Reasons Why Eating Crab is Good for You
It’s widely known that the Food Standards Agency recommends eating 2 portions of fish per week – and living in Salcombe, this isn’t too difficult. However, we often get asked…
Thinking of Buying a Holiday Home in Salcombe? | Interview with Property Expert Harriet George
,The number of people choosing a ‘staycation’ in the UK rather than a holiday abroad has been increasing year on year. This, combined with the fact that the UK is…
Dog-Friendly Pubs & Restaurants in Salcombe
Dog-Friendly Pubs and Restaurants in Salcombe If you want to take your dog out and about to discover Salcombe, it’s important to know where you can and can’t take them.…
Coffee in Salcombe: The 8 best Coffee Spots
With no Starbucks or Costa in sight, it’s all about the independent, locally run cafes in Salcombe. There is a definite coffee culture in the UK and Salcombe is no…
Discover Devon this Half Term: Beyond Salcombe
Discover Devon this Half Term with our guide to activities outside of Salcombe October half term is a great time to stay in beautiful Salcombe, Devon. You have all the…
Salcombe’s Finest…Ferry
It would be hard to come to Salcombe even for a day and not take a trip over to the other side of the harbour on the iconic Salcombe ferry.…
Food Shopping in Salcombe: Your Handy Guide
Make food shopping in Salcombe simple and enjoyable with our insider’s guide to the town’s top supermarkets, independent food shops, and delis. Whether you’re staying in a holiday home, heading…
5 Reasons Why Salcombe is the Best Place to go on Holiday in the UK
Undoubtedly one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns, Salcombe is a permanent fixture on top 10 lists across a range of major travel publications. However, look past the rows of…
Tickle Your Tastebuds for Devon’s Oldest Sweetshop!
Cranch’s sweet shop has to be the ultimate. In this small shop which has been going since 1869, their walls are full to the ceiling with jars of sweets, boxes…
Salcombe restaurants and self catering – Where to eat
When you’re visiting somewhere with as great a food scene as Salcombe, it’s no wonder you’d be considering a self catering holiday cottage (You can browse our extensive, luxury listings…
What to do in Salcombe on a rainy day
Even when it rains, Salcombe is a wonderful place to be. However, it does pay to know where to find entertainment when spending the day on the beach doesn’t appeal.…
Group holiday: 8 ways to make sure it is perfect
Are you planning a group holiday? Organising a holiday with a few friends or family can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we have compiled this list of things to do…
5 Unusual Activities in Salcombe for You to Try
It’s no secret that Salcombe is a dreamy destination. Beaches stretch for miles, seashell-coloured houses line the harbour, and you’ll find ‘Salcombe’s best crab sandwich’ around every corner. The coastal…
Holiday letting: How to choose an agency to let out your home
If you’re thinking of letting out your holiday home, you might be wondering how best to go about it. Do you organise everything yourself, or get an agency to manage…
10 Unique Places That are Under an Hour From Salcombe
Visit Salcombe and chances are you’ll never want to leave. Beautiful beaches, fine seafood and some of the most luxury holiday homes in South Devon make it a dream destination.…