Cranch’s Sweetshop in Salcombe Cranch’s Sweet Shop is legendary here in Salcombe for its amazing traditional treats. So if you’re looking for a sweet spot (get it?) to visit during your stay, then Cranch’s is the place for you. … Read More
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Salcombe Self Catering – Top Tips and Where to Eat
When you’re visiting somewhere with as great a food scene as Salcombe, it’s no wonder you’d be considering a self catering holiday cottage. Why tie yourself to one option when you have so many spectacular food choices?! From eating in … Read More
What to do on a Rainy Day in Salcombe
Even when it rains, Salcombe is a wonderful place to be. However, it does pay to know where to find entertainment when spending the day on the beach doesn’t appeal. So here are our favourite things to do on a … Read More
8 Ways to Make Sure Your Group Holiday is Perfect
1. Pick a holiday home rather than a hotel When you’re in a hotel as a big group, chances are your rooms will be scattered all over the place. Even if you’re next to each other, you’re still surrounded by … Read More
5 Unusual Activities to Try in Salcombe
It’s no secret that Salcombe is a dreamy destination. Beaches stretch for miles, seashell-coloured houses line the harbour, and you’ll find ‘Salcombe’s best crab sandwich’ around every corner. The coastal town is also a haven for sailing enthusiasts, with plenty … Read More
How to choose an agency to let out your holiday home
If you’re thinking of letting out your holiday home, you might be wondering how best to go about it. Do you organise everything yourself, or get an agency to manage everything for you? There are a lot of benefits to … Read More
10 Unique Places That are Under an Hour From Salcombe
Visit Salcombe and chances are you’ll never want to leave. Beautiful beaches, fine seafood and some of the most luxury holiday homes in South Devon make it a dream destination. In addition to this, there are plenty of unique South … Read More
A Guide to Rockpooling in South Devon
Along with indulging in a local crab sandwich or exploring the South West Coast Path, rockpooling is one of Salcombe’s bucket list essentials. But where to go? What to take? Don’t worry, our guide to rockpooling in South Devon has … Read More
Balance Your Mind, Body and Stomach in Salcombe
With clean eating and wellness continuing to grow in popularity, it’s never been easier to be kind to your mind, body and stomach. Luckily, Salcombe’s selection of yoga classes, treatment rooms and nutritious local produce makes it a haven for … Read More
What’s on around Salcombe: August 2018
With not just one but TWO lively regattas, August is one of Salcombe’s most notoriously jam-packed months. Summer is in full swing, tourists fill the cobbled streets and the ice cream is being churned out thick and fast. Here’s, we’ve … Read More
What’s on around Salcombe: July 2018
It’s true that the sun suits Salcombe, and as the summer holidays approach the sailing town starts to really come into its own. Family-friendly festivals are the perfect excuse for a boogie while the smell of BBQ fills the air. … Read More
What’s on around Salcombe: June 2018
June signifies the start of the summer for Salcombe, and there’s plenty of events happening to kick off the season. From trying your hand at mono-fin swimming to hunting for luminescent glow worms, here’s how to spend your June 2018 … Read More
Top 30 Things to do in Salcombe this Summer
Summer is swiftly approaching, which means we’ve made it to that time of year where we all deserve a break. Whether you’re breaking away with the family or a group of friends, we recommend you travel down south, specifically to … Read More
Ultimate Large Holiday Homes in Devon
Devon is a county of contrasts. Soft sandy beaches and craggy cliff top walks, upmarket seafood restaurants and fish and chips on the beach. It’s this variation that makes it such a great destination for a group or family holiday. … Read More
Guide to Maximising Your Hot Tub Experience
Hot tubs/jacuzzis are the ultimate in relaxation and immersing yourself in warm water can be very rejuvenating. If you’ve booked to stay in one of our holiday homes with a hot tub or jacuzzi make sure you read this guide … Read More
6 Ideas for a Memorable Mother’s Day in South Devon
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to say thank you for the years of support, love and tasty home cooked dinners. Here at Salcombe Finest, we love celebrating this special day and have suggested 6 of best ideas for a … Read More
10 Unmissable Views in Salcombe
We might be a little biased, but we truly believe that some of the most beautiful views in the World can be found in Salcombe in South Devon. Here are our top 10 favourite views in Salcombe: 1. Bantham As … Read More
Toddler Beach Packing List
Let’s be honest. The idea of taking a toddler to the beach can be a slightly daunting prospect. In fact, taking your toddler anywhere can sometimes feel like a military operation. But there’s no use in coming all the way … Read More
Valentine’s Day Ideas in South Devon
Want to make this Valentine’s Day extra special? This year ditch the supermarket chocolates and whisk your loved one away on an exciting adventure to the idyllic coastal town of Salcombe. We have plenty of Valentine’s Day ideas in South … Read More
Places to Drink in Salcombe – An Education in Gin, Beer & Wine…
With local business more important than ever, microbreweries and independent distilleries are having a moment. And why not? By buying local you can be safe in the knowledge that it not only tastes great but is better for the environment … Read More
Exploring the Salcombe Estuary – A Guide
Salcombe’s expansive estuary is home to diverse and rare wildlife both in its waters and on its 30-mile shoreline, lined with a myriad walks, and mostly wooded and steep-sided where the estuary meets the sea. A deep river valley that … Read More
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
10 Awesome Family Things to do in Salcombe During Half Term
Whatever the weather, Salcombe and the surrounding area have an amazing choice of half-term activities for the whole family. Whether you’re here for a day trip, a weekend or a week-long holiday, the miles of sandy beaches, child-friendly museums, numerous … Read More
16 Reasons Seniors Simply Love Salcombe
Miles of rolling landscape and estuary walks to explore, a nautical vibe with boats aplenty, cream teas with coastal views – these are just some of the baits to hook you into Salcombe. Whether you want to stay in Salcombe … Read More
Hole in One: Why Salcombe’s Great for Golfers
Golf is one of those sports that only the truly dedicated to it really understand. To the rest of us, it’s all a bit of a mystery until the Ryder Cup comes around and it becomes a national cause for … Read More
Thinking Outside The Salcombe Box
There’s cool and then there’s seriously coastal cool. What do you look for in a holiday home for you and your family? If it is fabulous facilities, privacy, light and space for youngsters to run around then perhaps a holiday … Read More
If Carlsberg Did Holiday Homes
Imagine waking up to the sunshine flooding into this spectacular luxury home, the calm waters twinkling with the sun and a gentle sea breeze stirring the senses. Run wild amidst the gardens and search out the secret slides, jump onto … Read More
Tattoo Parlour to Open on Island Street
We all know that Island Street is a hive of creativity with artists, boatbuilders, galleries and gin distilling. And now Salcombe is set to have its very first tattoo parlour where holiday makers will be offered a range of tattoos … Read More
Tasty Food to Try in Salcombe
SALCOMBE LOBSTER AND CRAB The seafood landed in Salcombe is renowned by top chefs to be some of the very best in the world. Of particular note is the lobster and of course delicious Salcombe crab. Why not treat yourself … Read More
Picture Perfect Salcombe
At Salcombe Finest HQ we really value the power of a photograph and try to use strong imagery throughout our website and across our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. We came across the most wonderful set of photographs … Read More
We’ve Got a New Little Lobster!
We are really excited to tell you about a new member of the Salcombe Finest team! Lucy Usher (AKA Little Lobster) joined in December and is already an integral part of the team responding to all your enquiries, phone calls … Read More
After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.
4 Recipes That Celebrate the Salcombe Crab
The Salcombe Crab. A delicacy in demand. A celebration of seafood. A legend in its own right. This commendable crustacean is so revered in fact, that we host the annual Salcombe Crab Fest in its honour. Here, crab is king! But … Read More
Explore the Hidden Gems of South Hams
Firstly, Salcombe Finest would like to wish all of our guests past and present and very happy new year! We hope you had a splendid festive period, whether you were here in Salcombe enjoying the picturesque winter waves, bathing on … Read More
What’s going on in Salcombe 2016-17?
Salcombe holidays offer individuals, couples and families the opportunity to unwind and create lasting memories. At Salcombe Finest, we understand that planning a holiday is one of the biggest events of the year and so it is important to have … Read More
Walking Route Salcombe to Snapes Point
Fancy walking from Salcombe to the beautiful Snapes Point? Download our FREE walking guide here and escape the hustle bustle of the town. Dior, Gucci, Chanel….you probably won’t find any of these in Salcombe (and secretly we are quite pleased … Read More
Book your Place on the ‘Slice of Life’ Butchery Course
One of the best ways to make memories on your Salcombe holiday is to learn a new skill – one that will stick with you forever and that can be used in your daily life. Well, here’s one for the … Read More
Love Kingsgrove in Salcombe?
If you love Kingsgrove in Salcombe, we’ve got some fantastic alternatives to think about. Our magical holiday homes in Salcombe come in a range of sizes sleeping from 4 – 15 people all with spectacular views across the estuary. Paddling-in-the-water … Read More
Top 5 Scents of Salcombe
Our ability to smell is our most ancient sense and one of the most mysterious. Scents have a legendary ability to unearth our earlier memories and given that it is crucial for survival it’s not surprising the link between emotion … Read More
How to Enjoy Your Cream Tea in Salcombe
24th June marks the celebration of homemade scones (fastest cake in the world), thick clotted cream, sweet strawberry jam and a cup of tea. It’s National Cream Tea Day and you couldn’t really get much more British to be honest. … Read More
The Millbrook Inn – Wetting the Baby’s Head
When we planned on writing a blog about The Millbrook in the quaint village of Southpool we were thinking about a gentle introduction to the new landlords (who are incredibly likeable, creative and ambitious) and an overview of all that … Read More
New Nightclub to Open in Salcombe
There is a new exciting late night venue planned for the centre of Salcombe. With a world-class sound system and a lineup of top DJ’s this is going to be one summer to remember! Just kidding – APRIL FOOLS! We’ll … Read More
Free Bake House Goodies on Good Friday!
Last year we interviewed Ben Holt-Wilson who owns and runs The Bake House in our blog Salcombe’s Best Baker. During the interview he made the point that change was on the horizon for the business and boy was he right! … Read More
7 Things We All Miss About Summer in Salcombe
The nights are drawing in, the days are getting shorter and sometimes it seems as though the rain is never going to stop. We love Salcombe at all times of the year, but in the deepest depths of winter, the … Read More
Celebration of the Crustacean
We are excited to say that there is a new event planned for the first May bank holiday in 2016 called Crabfest – as if you needed yet another reason to visit Salcombe! The crab and lobster caught by the … Read More
The Coroner is shot at Woodspring!
During the summer there were plenty of BBC trucks and cameras spotted in South Devon whilst the television drama The Coroner was filmed. It is due to be aired on BBC One starting after lunch today at 2:15pm and we are really … Read More
What to do on a Rainy Day in Salcombe
Salcombe is in the most southerly part of south Devon and we really do get the lion’s share of the good weather. In fact, on average we have 1600 hours of sunshine a year and in July we have temperatures … Read More
How Many Calories can you Burn on a Holiday in Salcombe?
Holidays are often associated with over-indulgence and sustained periods of inactivity. In fact, the average UK tourist puts on up to a stone on a fortnight-long getaway. However, some prefer their holiday packed full of sport and keep-fit activities. Those … Read More
Ocean Valour Are Almost Home
As you sit on a soft sandy beach in Salcombe, glass of wine in hand and your skin being gently warmed by the sunshine, spare a thought for two incredibly tough and ambitious young chaps who are on a mission to … Read More
The Natural World of Salcombe
One of the most charming things about Salcombe is the proximity to so much amazing wildlife; when you’re staying in a holiday home that overlooks the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary, you will be perfectly placed to see a wide variety of birds … Read More
