Salcombe Harbour
Salcombe Harbour
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Dyingwasp
Geneva, Switzerland28 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Salcombe is one of the most beautiful places in the UK. The blue green waters and golden Sands are simply stunning.
Shops are mainly full of expensive clothing.
There are very few restaurants although all the pubs serve food to a restaurant standard but this means there are no proper pubs in the town. The pubs are expensive, I paid £7 for a pint of shandy which is a rip off.
The Sea Monkey on Island Street is an excellent bistro type.
The Salcombe Gin Distillery is well worth a visit. You can make your own.
The alternative is to use the take aways but these too are very expensive and close at 8pm!
Salcombe seems to have lost its soul and in the busy periods it is invaded by loud yuppie types who think they are entitled to do what they wish with no concern for others. There is, like everywhere, a shortage of hospitality staff so you need to be patient and understanding.
There is an hourly bus service to the bottom of the hill which passes the car park at the top of the hill.
Do not follow your sat nav, from the A38, come via Totnes which is a normal width road.
Taxis are very few but the ones I used provide an excellent friendly service. You might be lucky enough to hail one or pick one up off the rank but my advice is to pre book days in advance.
To sum up - Salcombe is well worth a visit for the views and beaches but be prepared for high prices.
Shops are mainly full of expensive clothing.
There are very few restaurants although all the pubs serve food to a restaurant standard but this means there are no proper pubs in the town. The pubs are expensive, I paid £7 for a pint of shandy which is a rip off.
The Sea Monkey on Island Street is an excellent bistro type.
The Salcombe Gin Distillery is well worth a visit. You can make your own.
The alternative is to use the take aways but these too are very expensive and close at 8pm!
Salcombe seems to have lost its soul and in the busy periods it is invaded by loud yuppie types who think they are entitled to do what they wish with no concern for others. There is, like everywhere, a shortage of hospitality staff so you need to be patient and understanding.
There is an hourly bus service to the bottom of the hill which passes the car park at the top of the hill.
Do not follow your sat nav, from the A38, come via Totnes which is a normal width road.
Taxis are very few but the ones I used provide an excellent friendly service. You might be lucky enough to hail one or pick one up off the rank but my advice is to pre book days in advance.
To sum up - Salcombe is well worth a visit for the views and beaches but be prepared for high prices.
Written June 25, 2022
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Bob B
Newent, UK167 contributions
Sep 2022
A good location but over-priced. Accommodation is expensive, the only take away fish and chips is an absolute rip-off. Car parking is at airport prices, but a lovely estuary. Numerous dog fights - I counted 165 dogs in a day. A lovely place to go but not stay too long. I would think February would be the best time.
Written September 14, 2022
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Annie
Tidworth, UK2,009 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We loved Salcombe so much we visited for 2 days in a row. The first day we parked in Shadycombe car park but this only allows 3 hours then you have to leave and is rather busy, so the next day we found Snapes Point car park, where you can park for free, if a National Trust member, or it costs £3 for all day. It is about a 40 minute walk in, the scenery is stunning. The harbour itself is very busy and lots of places to eat, shops and public toilets. Could do with more parking though. Salcome is such a lovely place overlooking the estuary and so much to do.
Written April 18, 2021
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Reggie
Kalkan, Türkiye2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Whata pretentious place this is ,it obviously thinks it’s a place that can charge whatever it likes for whatever they deem to rip you off for . Bars , especially the one on the water’s edge which I believe belongs to Palmers Brewery In Dorset the prices for its drinks are beyond belief . The Crew clothing shop the staff are rude and borderline arrogant, it’s all to much trouble to serve you . Parking is limited and to be quite honest give Salcombe a wide berth .
It should be renamed suitable names can be put forward .
It should be renamed suitable names can be put forward .
Written September 5, 2023
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Dyingwasp
Geneva, Switzerland28 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Salcombe is a beautiful place. Great food, stunning views and good shopping. The beaches, of which there are many, are clean and sandy. There are no chain fast food restaurants or fun fairs to spoil the beauty.
It's a bit expensive but this keeps it exclusive.
Taxis are hard to come by so make sure you book well in advance Totally Taxis 07542 626545, Clark Cars 01548 842914 and Inhope Taxis 07719 730428 are the main operators. They provide a great service but get overwhelmed during the peak season, remember, this is not a city but a seasonal seaside town.
There are glorious coastal walks.
A visit to the gin factory on Island St. is a must!
Love Salcombe, always look forward to returning.
It's a bit expensive but this keeps it exclusive.
Taxis are hard to come by so make sure you book well in advance Totally Taxis 07542 626545, Clark Cars 01548 842914 and Inhope Taxis 07719 730428 are the main operators. They provide a great service but get overwhelmed during the peak season, remember, this is not a city but a seasonal seaside town.
There are glorious coastal walks.
A visit to the gin factory on Island St. is a must!
Love Salcombe, always look forward to returning.
Written July 29, 2021
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Angela P
Staffordshire, UK18 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Our stay at the Toad hall cottages Quarter Deck Sunny Cliff Appointment was not very enjoyable. 4 of us. Payed £1,500 to stop in this apartment with a fantastic panaramic view of the estuary. Which is what you were paying for. The apparentment was full of cobwebs and spiders. Doors wouldn't shut. Shower leaked In the one bedroom. Saturating the floor. Plug fitting loose. Brown stains on the tiles in the other shower and a loose panel. Which i caught my foot on. Not enough plates and bowls for 4 people. Wood surround around kitchen cupboard coming off. Fire and safety, heath and safety. Gas check, pipe check out of date in info folder by up to 2 years. Only enough space for 1 car. So the nearest over night stay car park is right across the other side of town which is a good 20 min walk away and £8 a day. With no offer of a free pass but they expect you to pay and sleep for 4. Not impressed.
Written July 4, 2021
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Pandamedic
Lichfield, UK5,905 contributions
Aug 2020
We had a visit to Salcombe. It's a nice little town and dog friendly. The walk along cliff road to south sands beach was nice.
The main issue with Salcombe though is parking. The small car park in the town was closed so pubs and restaurants could use it for seating. The other small car park in the town is small and full.
The option was to use the park and ride. However the bus service was suspended, but the parking charge still had to be paid. This meant a 20 minute walk down the steep roads into Salcombe, but the walk back up the steep road is no idea and seriously no good for people with mobility problems. Absolute joke that you have to pay for a service whether you like it or not, but the service doesn't have to be given to you.
The main issue with Salcombe though is parking. The small car park in the town was closed so pubs and restaurants could use it for seating. The other small car park in the town is small and full.
The option was to use the park and ride. However the bus service was suspended, but the parking charge still had to be paid. This meant a 20 minute walk down the steep roads into Salcombe, but the walk back up the steep road is no idea and seriously no good for people with mobility problems. Absolute joke that you have to pay for a service whether you like it or not, but the service doesn't have to be given to you.
Written September 30, 2020
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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK15,146 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We visited earlier today and were all tempted with enjoying the 1 hour cruise but opted for another day instead.
There is a boat hire and cycle hire shop next to the car park facing the harbour at reasonable prices too.
Salcombe is without doubt, alongside Lynmouth, my favourite Devon town.
The harbour is delightful here and plenty of rental properties and pub restaurants overlook it.
Very attractive place.
Visited 6th April 2022.
There is a boat hire and cycle hire shop next to the car park facing the harbour at reasonable prices too.
Salcombe is without doubt, alongside Lynmouth, my favourite Devon town.
The harbour is delightful here and plenty of rental properties and pub restaurants overlook it.
Very attractive place.
Visited 6th April 2022.
Written April 5, 2022
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,906 contributions
Nov 2021
Salcombe Harbour is one of those places in the UK that you can't fail to love. It is picturesque and has everything whether that be a bit of shopping, some hiking, some sitting and taking in the views, some boating or some eating and drinking. Look out for the 1994 memorial commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings as a combined allied amphibious force sailed from Salcombe to take part in the Normandy Landings. There is also a 'Normandy Way' named to commemorate the 66 US Navy Ships that sailed from Salcombe on 4th June 1944. Taking a trip over to East Portlemouth on the Ferry (£2 each way per Adult) is also a fun thing to do in the harbour and you get great views of Salcombe from the water by doing so.
Written November 27, 2021
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Peter Bond
9 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Seagulls dominated our trip, PROFANITY and squawking 24/7.
Awful nights sleep despite the earplugs provided by our hosts.
Salcombe is a lovely place geographically, but spoiled by families with young children named Toby, Tabitha, etc and/or wearing Crocs, generally not giving a PROFANITY about anyone but themselves.
There's some great local independent traders like Kitty the potter and the Bees designer fellow who are fantastic and may get wrongly tarred with the same brush.
Overall beautiful but don't get taken in by the "I wanna be seen to be rich" crowd.
Awful nights sleep despite the earplugs provided by our hosts.
Salcombe is a lovely place geographically, but spoiled by families with young children named Toby, Tabitha, etc and/or wearing Crocs, generally not giving a PROFANITY about anyone but themselves.
There's some great local independent traders like Kitty the potter and the Bees designer fellow who are fantastic and may get wrongly tarred with the same brush.
Overall beautiful but don't get taken in by the "I wanna be seen to be rich" crowd.
Written July 3, 2024
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Written August 18, 2018
Ah I see.......not having much of an interest in Sailing I didn’t take too much notice, but I will say there was a large number of Vessels moored and the Ferry we caught did have to carefully navigate its way to the Departure point. There were also a large number of dingys moored in the steps area.
Written August 19, 2018
The nearest station is at Totnes. Frequent trains from London. Taxis available outside the staion, approx half an hour to Salcombe. Buses also available, via Kingsbridge, but not sure where the stop is. Try salcombe, best seaside resort in the UK!
Written October 20, 2017
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