The Finest Stays Blog
Top informative blogs packed with advice on the best beaches, foodie hotspots, news and activities for your holiday in Devon.
The Millbrook Inn – Wetting the Baby’s Head
When we planned on writing a blog about The Millbrook in the quaint village of Southpool we were thinking about a gentle introduction to the new landlords (who are incredibly…
New Nightclub to Open in Salcombe
There is a new exciting late night venue planned for the centre of Salcombe. With a world-class sound system and a lineup of top DJ’s this is going to be…
Free Bake House Goodies on Good Friday!
Last year we interviewed Ben Holt-Wilson who owns and runs The Bake House in our blog Salcombe’s Best Baker. During the interview he made the point that change was on…
7 Things We All Miss About Summer in Salcombe
The nights are drawing in, the days are getting shorter and sometimes it seems as though the rain is never going to stop. We love Salcombe at all times of…
Celebration of the Crustacean
We are excited to say that there is a new event planned for the first May bank holiday in 2016 called Crabfest – as if you needed yet another reason…
The Coroner is shot at Woodspring!
During the summer there were plenty of BBC trucks and cameras spotted in South Devon whilst the television drama The Coroner was filmed. It is due to be aired on BBC…
How Many Calories can you Burn on a Holiday in Salcombe?
Holidays are often associated with over-indulgence and sustained periods of inactivity. In fact, the average UK tourist puts on up to a stone on a fortnight-long getaway. However, some prefer…
Ocean Valour Are Almost Home
As you sit on a soft sandy beach in Salcombe, glass of wine in hand and your skin being gently warmed by the sunshine, spare a thought for two incredibly tough…
The Natural World of Salcombe
One of the most charming things about Salcombe is the proximity to so much amazing wildlife; when you’re staying in a holiday home that overlooks the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary, you will…
Salcombe’s Finest…Crabber
Ever wondered who is responsible for finding that quintessentially Salcombe crab for your sandwiches? We talk to Pippa Favis from the family run Favis of Salcombe, whose boat the Emma…
Island Street Gets Creative!
Island Street in Salcombe seems to be having somewhat of a new lease of life – and we think that it’s in a good way. It is being celebrated as…
A Day in a Life on an Organic Devon Farm
We came across an Instagram account named Woodland Dave which was utterly fascinating with beautiful photos and intriguing insights into farming life. So we arranged to meet Rebecca Hosking who runs Village Farm, a…
Starbucks to Open in Salcombe
Breaking News coming direct from Salcombe… APRIL FOOLS DAY! We are thankful that in Salcombe we still have independent food retailers on our doorstep – no Starbucks in sight! Enjoy…
Uptown Bake House is Open for Business
It has been fantastic to see The Upper Crust bakery transform into The Bake House where we’ve witnessed a stylish rebrand. Don’t panic – the produce is still just as…
Salcombe’s Finest…Photographer
Salcombe lends itself to beautiful photos, but it takes a very special talent to really capture it. From projects all over the world to portraits and a photography school at…
