Salcombe

Sep 13, 2017 | Salcombe, Dartmouth, Hope Cove, Strete, Kingsbridge, Activities

Hole in One: Why Salcombe’s Great for Golfers

Golf is one of those sports that only the truly dedicated to it really understand. To the rest of us, it’s all a bit of a mystery until the Ryder…

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

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…

Jun 23, 2016 | Salcombe, Food and Drink

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…

Apr 30, 2015 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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.…

Dec 5, 2014 | Salcombe, Activities

Five Ways to Get Active in Salcombe

With the health and fitness industry telling us to eat less and move more, here are some suggestions for getting that body into shape during a holiday in Salcombe. But…

Nov 24, 2014 | Salcombe, Area Guides

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 10, 2014 | Salcombe, Family Days Out, Activities

Top 10 Baby and Toddler Friendly Things to Do in Salcombe

A day trip or holiday by the Devon seaside is the perfect way to spend quality time with your family and there are loads of activities in Salcombe to keep…

Oct 28, 2014 | Salcombe, Family Days Out

5 Mistakes When Crabbing in Salcombe

Skill is obviously part of the deal when catching crabs (carefully pulling up the line trying not to bash the crabs against the wall so they fall off) but bait…

Sep 8, 2014 | Salcombe, Beaches

Making the most of Mill Bay in Salcombe

Mill Bay is the largest sandy beach in Salcombe situated opposite the town across the estuary. With its easy access by boat or by car, the huge expanse of dry…