The area of the South Hams lies in the Southernmost part of Devon. The coastline is stunning with beautiful beaches and wonderful walking. The countryside is rural, quiet and unspoilt. The quality of life is high with excellent locally produced food available in the pubs, restaurants and speciality shops. Historical towns like Dartmouth, Salcombe, Totnes and Kingsbridge are full of character with hidden lanes, fascinating little shops and galleries.

There’s lots to do in the area. A summary could include: the beaches (choice of 15 within 30 minutes drive, nearly all dog friendly), walking the coast and Dartmoor, boat and ferry trips up the rivers and estuaries, steam trains, Visitor Attractions including Farm Centres, Paignton Zoo, Woodlands Leisure Park, the Eden Project, numerous art and craft galleries, lake and sea fishing, riding, either at the local stables 10 minutes down the road or on the Moor, golf (3 courses close by) and plenty of National Trust Properties.

Here are just some of the things previous visitors have written about in our Visitors Books:

“We’ve been coming here for 5 years now – favourite outings – Woodlands Leisure Park and Dartmouth to play on steam trains and ferries”
“ Slapton Sands, great fun for boy and dog”….”Blackpool Sands – good facilities, very clean”….”Gara Rock, beautiful sandy cove – rock pools
   plus cliffs for shade”….”Mill Bay and Bantham, lovely sandy beaches. Bantham is good for body boarding”….”Lannacombe Beach – just perfect”
“ Dittisham is great for crab fishing – be sure to have a crab race at the end”
“ the walk to and look inside Start Point Lighthouse is a must, windy but lovely”
“ The coastal path is a real jewel, the hedgerows look glorious”
“ Excellent dog walking country”
“ Burgh Island consumed hours and hours of time, spectacular views, go to pub for lovely service and food.”
“ Dartmoor, very impressive with gorse and heather”
“ Riding on the moor was exhilarating”
“ trip on Dittisham Ferry to Greenway Gardens and walk back on Dart Valley Trail very good”
“ back home for freshly caught trout”
“ the best cream tea ever”
“ Ticklemore Street in Totnes for fish and local cheeses”
“ great food by the river at the Waterman’s Arms, Tuckenhay”
“ This year we discovered The Tower Inn at Slapton, very good meal, pleasant atmosphere and service”
“ Dartington Cider Press, lots of craft, wood, glass, china etc”
“ Our first in England, and what a place to start. Is the rest of the country this beautiful?”….