Salcombe Harbour
Salcombe Harbour
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annie20061
Tidworth, UK979 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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Dyingwasp
Geneva, Switzerland16 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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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK12,531 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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Dyingwasp
Geneva, Switzerland16 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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TooLong2018
Newent, UK179 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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Angela P
11 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, UK5,572 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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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,033 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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Joy E
18 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
So looking forward to visiting Salcombe. We caught the number 164 bus from Kingsbridge as we knew parking was a problem. Unfortunately we didn't know that it only dropped you as far as the top of the hill & you had to walk down to the harbour, which was OK for us but my elderly mother struggled. The harbour is quite small, nice view over the water, but that's about it. The shops are mostly overpriced snobby ones. I recommend Dartmouth instead so much more to see & do with easy parking.
Written May 9, 2022
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Gary C
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Nice place Salcomb, it doesn't seem particularly over busy due to Staycations but the place can't cope with the footfall, all the restaurants were booked up months in advance so you cant get in even though they appear less than half full. There are not many pubs at all and a couple are still closed. We went to Kingsbridge to find somewhere to eat but had the same problem, we found 1 Chip shop as a last resort but the queue was 50 deep. We also tried 3 Taxi companies for a lift out of Salcomb but none answered the phone. It's also a bit Covid phobic at the moment with lots of places insisting you wear a mask. A very Poor show to be fair.
Written August 16, 2021
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Jannerbloke
Plymouth, UK12,409 contributions
What is the extent of the bag?
Brianngog
Cyprus7,098 contributions
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.
neenWestYorkshire
West Yorkshire27 contributions
Is there a local train station in Salcombe
Melanie D
Cheltenham, UK6 contributions
no
neenWestYorkshire
West Yorkshire27 contributions
Is there a local train station in Salcombe
yamdrachir
Bristol, UK387 contributions
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!
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