Area Guides
Exploring the Salcombe Estuary – A Guide
Salcombe estuary is home to diverse and rare wildlife both in its waters and on its 30-mile shoreline, lined with a myriad walks, and mostly wooded and steep-sided where the…
Picture Perfect Salcombe
At Salcombe Finest HQ we really value the power of a photograph and try to use strong imagery throughout our website and across our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and…
Explore the Hidden Gems of South Hams
Firstly, Salcombe Finest would like to wish all of our guests past and present and very happy new year! We hope you had a splendid festive period, whether you were…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…