Area Guides

Dec 15, 2017 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Feb 13, 2017 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Jan 9, 2017 | Area Guides, Dartmouth, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Strete

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…

Dec 11, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Jun 3, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Apr 30, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Apr 21, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Feb 24, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Feb 19, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Jan 12, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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?…

Jan 5, 2015 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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.…

Nov 27, 2014 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Nov 24, 2014 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Nov 18, 2014 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…

Nov 6, 2014 | Area Guides, Salcombe

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…