Salcombe is a town located in the most southern part of Devon, South West England and is surrounded by magnificent coastal scenery, stunning beaches and gorgeous villages. Salcombe is close to the Kingsbridge Estuary and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its extensive waterfront and harbour makes this town a well known sailing port. There is plenty to do and see in this delightful unspoilt area in South Devon – you can walk on a coastal footpath, sail in the estuary or enjoy a leisurely ferry trip to name just a few things.
There are many popular sandy beaches in Salcombe – Sunny Cove, Mill Bay, Cable Cove, Small's Cove and Fisherman's Cove. The beaches of South Sands and North Sands are situated west of the Kingsbridge Estuary, and a ferry operates between Salcombe and South Sands. Salcombe has quite a few boatyards and marine stores. Given all the surrounding water, sailing in Salcombe is a common activity – sailors go out from the harbour or from up the river, and this provides many reasons for tourists to visit. There is a sailing school, a power boat school and even SCUBA diving is popular here. Regatta weeks are one of the main features of the summer season, with races for dingies and yachts as well.
Salcombe has many shops, bars and restaurants in the town, towards the waterfront with great views. There are plenty of clothes shops and art galleries to keep those who aren't too fond of the water entertained. As Salcombe expects tourists throughout the year, there are ample accommodation options available. You name it – hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages, apartments, caravan and camping options – there is something for everyone in Salcombe, to suit all types of tastes and budgets.
Here are a few accommodation options in and near Salcombe:
Hotel accommodation in Salcombe includes Salcombe Harbour Hotel, H20 Resorts (which is a hotel boat), South Sands Hotel and Tides Reach Hotel. Self catering accommodation in Salcombe includes Seacombe, Coast and Country Cottages, Island Street. Self catering accommodation options near Salcombe include East Prawle Farm Holidays in Kingsbridge, Prospect House in North Hallsands, Beeson Farm Holiday Cottages in Kingsbridge and At The Beach in Torcross. Bed and Breakfast accommodation options include The Victoria Inn in Salcombe, South Allington House in Kingsbridge and Down Farm in Nr Kingsbridge to name a few.
No matter what sort of a holiday you have planned in Salcombe, you will be able to find a wide of accommodation options – hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast joints, self catering cottages, and even caravan and camping options.
Martin Wynn
