Food and Drink
Best Pubs with Sea Views in South Devon
Best Pubs with Sea Views in South Devon There’s nothing quite like unwinding at a pub after a day by the sea – pint in hand, salty air in your…
Taste of Summer: A Food Lover’s Guide to Devon
Taste of Summer: A Food Lover’s Guide to Devon There’s something truly magical about summer in Devon. The golden evenings, the scent of sea air mixed with barbecues, and the…
Indoor Activities & Rainy-Day Attractions in Devon
The ultimate guide to indoor Devon attractions & rainy-day activities perfect for families & couples. Plan a memorable rainy day out in Devon with Finest Stays.
Dartmouth Food Festival
Dartmouth Food Festival returns for its 18th year The finest foodie fest! It’s that time of year again. As we batten down the hatches and light the wood stoves for…
Salcombe Gin Cocktail Ideas
We think there’s no better way of enjoying your stay in Salcombe than with a cocktail of their famous gin. Here are some Salcombe gin cocktail ideas you can experiment…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
4 Recipes That Celebrate the Salcombe Crab
The Salcombe Crab. A delicacy in demand. A celebration of seafood. A legend in its own right. This commendable crustacean is so revered in fact, that we host the annual…
Book your Place on the ‘Slice of Life’ Butchery Course
One of the best ways to make memories on your Salcombe holiday is to learn a new skill – one that will stick with you forever and that can be…
How to Enjoy Your Cream Tea in Salcombe
24th June marks the celebration of homemade scones (fastest cake in the world), thick clotted cream, sweet strawberry jam and a cup of tea. It’s National Cream Tea Day and…
Sharpham Cheese and Wine o’Clock
British cheese is known for being delicious but British wine? Hmm, not so sure? Then it’s well worth a visit to the Sharpham vineyard and creamery to try out their…
The BBC Countryfile Team get Cracking at the Millbrook!
The mood was jovial, the cider was flowing but the crab picking was very serious indeed! The grand opening of the South Devon Crab Festival hosted by the Millbrook Inn,…
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Enjoyed the Crab
We were pleased to note that during the reception of the Royal Wedding of Wills and Kate, the guests were offered crab salad on lemon blini canapes. During his visit…
