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About Salcombe

There are numerous tidal creeks around this long established haven for yachtsmen, together these and Salcombe's fine natural harbour make it a favoured holiday destination for all who enjoy 'messing around in boats' along fascinating, tranquil waterways and on the sea.

Salcombe is fortunate to enjoy a mild climate all the year round which is perhaps why, whatever the season, there is always a riot of colourful flowers and plants in bloom. In the sea there is a wealth of fish life, basking sharks as well as Dolphins can often be seen in the surrounding waters. Even if you were not told, looking around at the gleaming coastal waters offset by stunningly beautiful cliffs backed by fresh green fields and picturesque meadows, you would know immediately that this is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Utterly unspoilt, this enchanting town is crammed with holiday makers all summer long, when the sea and the estuary becomes a forest of vibrant coloured boats and yachts with slender masts showing graceful, billowing sails.

The old streets around the town have a delightful mixture of attractive properties in a wide range of architectural styles. There are pleasing shops, gift and art galleries and tempting antique markets. Restaurants and welcoming inns abound, all offer a varied selection of tasty, fresh locally caught fish and mouth watering seafood. Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea. Looking around, the pleasant, typically English scene we see today, is a far cry from June 4, 1944, when thousands of American soldiers left these shores to take part in the D-Day landings. The town is proud of the part it played in this important phase of World War II and there is a commemorative plaque in Normandy Way.

A highlight in Salcombe's social calendar is a regatta and fishing contest when everyone turns out to cheer on the winner. Other local events include; the South Pool Fete, Hope Cove Weekend and the Salcombe Festival. These are but a few of the events and attractions provided for the benefit of residents and visitors and nearby Kingsbridge (easily reached by Ferry) offers a Fair Week, Illuminated Carnival and an annual Show.

Places to visit include: Overbecks Museum (NT), Kingsbridge Museum, Dartmouth - famous Naval town, Salcombe Museum, Woodland Leisure Park, Paighton and Dartmouth Heritage Steam Railway and Bowden House near Totness.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Salcombe

Overbeck's Museum & Garden	(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Start Point Lighthouse	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Burgh Island	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Woodlands Leisure Park, Totnes	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dartmouth Pottery	(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dartmouth Castle	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Coleton Fishacre Garden	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Greenway	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Totnes Castle	(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Man Sands	(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Paignton Zoo	(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dartington Hall	(15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Berry Pomeroy Castle	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Golden Hind	(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Salcombe

Kingsbridge, in the county of Devon (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish to laze beside the sea.
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Hope, in the county of Devon (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Hallsands, in the county of Devon (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas.
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Beesands, in the county of Devon (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)
Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle.
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Torcross, in the county of Devon (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)
In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl.
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Kingswear, in the county of Devon (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)
Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.
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Dittisham, in the county of Devon (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)
Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart.
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Newton Ferrers, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)
A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored.
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Brixton, in the county of Devon (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW)
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction NE)
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NE)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Plymouth, in the county of Devon (18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction NW)
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction NE)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Cawsand, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction W)
A picturesque ex-smuggling village in Cornwall
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Nearby travel help

Ivybridge Station	(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction NW)
Totnes Station	(14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)
Plymouth City Airport	(19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 31	(32.5 miles, 52.3 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 30	(35.6 miles, 57.2 km, direction NE)
Exeter Airport	(37.7 miles, 60.7 km, direction NE)
Salcombe to London	(181.9 miles, 292.7 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Salcombe

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Salcombe center
The Marine Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Buckland Tout Saints Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction N)
Fingals Hotel	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)
Kitley House Hotel & Restaurant	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)
Cott Inn	(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)
The White Horse Hotel	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NE)
St Elizabeth's House	(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NW)
Rowcroft Hotel	(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NE)
St Marguerite	(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)
Summerhill Hotel	(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)
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