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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…
Sports Direct to Open in Salcombe
Sports Direct is set to come to Salcombe this year as Tinc has sadly closed their doors due to a shift to an online-only model. With a holiday home in…
Salcombe Voted Number One Seaside Destination
Salcombe named number one seaside destination for UK holidaymakers While the UK is still recovering from over a year of pandemics and lockdowns, more and more holidaymakers are beginning to…
24-hour Slot Machines to Open in Salcombe
Plans are afoot for a new 24-hour gambling centre to open on Fore Street in Salcombe. Planning permission was granted on the proviso that gamers do not make excessive celebrations…
South Devon’s Lost Railway to be Revitalised!
South Devon has some of the most breathtaking railway routes in the whole of England. Transport around Devon has a breadth of history surrounding it, with many railways lost or…
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.…
Places to Drink in Salcombe – An Education in Gin, Beer & Wine…
If you’re looking for good places to drink in Salcombe, you’ve arrived at your destination. With local business more important than ever, microbreweries and independent distilleries are having a moment.…
Tattoo Parlour to Open on Island Street
We all know that Island Street is a hive of creativity with artists, boatbuilders, galleries and gin distilling. And now Salcombe is set to have its very first tattoo parlour…
We’ve Got a New Little Lobster!
We are really excited to tell you about a new member of the Salcombe Finest team! Lucy Usher (AKA Little Lobster) joined in December and is already an integral part…
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…
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…
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…
Getaway with the Girls the Salcombe Way
We all know that Salcombe is an ideal holiday destination for families – all you need is a bucket and spade and enough change for an endless supply of ice cream and you’re away.
