Guidebook for Dartington

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Guidebook for Dartington

Food Scene

Simple and unique speciality bakery and cafe with hip overtones where quality is the hallmark. Hits my gastronome sweet spot. Check out their sourdough breads, burned Majorcan custard tarts, Salted Chocolate Cookies and spinach poached eggs with smoked salmon, delicious cofe and vegan and gluten-free options.
46 locals recommend
The Almond Thief
46 locals recommend
Simple and unique speciality bakery and cafe with hip overtones where quality is the hallmark. Hits my gastronome sweet spot. Check out their sourdough breads, burned Majorcan custard tarts, Salted Chocolate Cookies and spinach poached eggs with smoked salmon, delicious cofe and vegan and gluten-free options.
Superb shared-table organic feasts fresh from the their farms. Style is quality homey gourmet cookery which includes adventurous composed salads, slow cooked meats, exciting accompanying vegetable dishes, cho 5 scrummy puds and convivial atmosphere. Charming and attentive staff and open view kitchen. Set menu included meat and veggie options...pre-order special diet options, booking essential. 4 course generous portions so eat lightly beforehand...lunch and dinner availability. Disabled parking close by, short walk from car-park over uneven terrain otherwise.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
121 locals recommend
Superb shared-table organic feasts fresh from the their farms. Style is quality homey gourmet cookery which includes adventurous composed salads, slow cooked meats, exciting accompanying vegetable dishes, cho 5 scrummy puds and convivial atmosphere. Charming and attentive staff and open view kitchen. Set menu included meat and veggie options...pre-order special diet options, booking essential. 4 course generous portions so eat lightly beforehand...lunch and dinner availability. Disabled parking close by, short walk from car-park over uneven terrain otherwise.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local hip scene, live music nights, bar food, place where young go to see and be seen. Atmospheric.
15 locals recommend
Barrel House
59 High Street
15 locals recommend
Local hip scene, live music nights, bar food, place where young go to see and be seen. Atmospheric.
Part of Riverford farm enterprises and boasts an eclectic wine selection which including offerings from the superb Sharpham Vinyard. Homemade seasonal tapas menu boasts delicious crab cakes and pickled cabbage dish, it has no pretensions to be a restaurant. Good for wine and nibbles at the bar or seated.
23 locals recommend
Ben's Wine & Tapas
50 High St
23 locals recommend
Part of Riverford farm enterprises and boasts an eclectic wine selection which including offerings from the superb Sharpham Vinyard. Homemade seasonal tapas menu boasts delicious crab cakes and pickled cabbage dish, it has no pretensions to be a restaurant. Good for wine and nibbles at the bar or seated.
Great pub meals after a Dartmoorwalk!
77 locals recommend
The Rugglestone Inn
77 locals recommend
Great pub meals after a Dartmoorwalk!
Great place for evening drinks in the sun!
34 locals recommend
Steam Packet Inn
34 locals recommend
Great place for evening drinks in the sun!
Great locally produced food.
34 locals recommend
The Green Table
34 locals recommend
Great locally produced food.

Arts & Culture

Glorious large gardens, several restaurants and a cafe, cinema, cultural events, historic buildings with a unique private atmosphere. A must see experience for any visitor to Dartington.
119 locals recommend
Dartington Hall
119 locals recommend
Glorious large gardens, several restaurants and a cafe, cinema, cultural events, historic buildings with a unique private atmosphere. A must see experience for any visitor to Dartington.
Yummy brunch in intersting Ashburton..5 mins by car.
19 locals recommend
The Old Library Restaurant
North Street
19 locals recommend
Yummy brunch in intersting Ashburton..5 mins by car.
84 locals recommend
Totnes Castle
Castle Street
84 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Unique biodome experience...tropical, Mediterranean, education and family fun. Restaurants and shops.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
1111 locals recommend
Unique biodome experience...tropical, Mediterranean, education and family fun. Restaurants and shops.
Great walk by the river Dart plus ponies if you're lucky!
18 locals recommend
Dartmeet
18 locals recommend
Great walk by the river Dart plus ponies if you're lucky!

Shopping

Quality shopping experience, local and global eclectic selections, book, foods, clothes, gifts and much more. Parking and disabled access.
29 locals recommend
The Shops at Dartington
29 locals recommend
Quality shopping experience, local and global eclectic selections, book, foods, clothes, gifts and much more. Parking and disabled access.

Entertainment & Activities

Eclectic selection of mainstream and arthouse movies shown after main stream cinemas have finished screenings. Delightful barn restoration auditorium, early dining and film combos. Small and friendly atmosphere. Carpark nearby.
27 locals recommend
The Barn Cinema
27 locals recommend
Eclectic selection of mainstream and arthouse movies shown after main stream cinemas have finished screenings. Delightful barn restoration auditorium, early dining and film combos. Small and friendly atmosphere. Carpark nearby.
Eclectic films, fabulous atmosphere, food and drink.
32 locals recommend
Totnes Cinema
27A High St
32 locals recommend
Eclectic films, fabulous atmosphere, food and drink.

Sightseeing

Maritime history, beautiful seafront, interesting shopping and dining, can visit by ferry.
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
378 locals recommend
Maritime history, beautiful seafront, interesting shopping and dining, can visit by ferry.
See Agatha Christe's restored mansion and gardens, get there by ferry...much more romantic.
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises
Manor Street
See Agatha Christe's restored mansion and gardens, get there by ferry...much more romantic.
Great way to see the local from boat sea and rail. Child Friendly.
11 locals recommend
Round Robin Tour
Steamer Quay Road
11 locals recommend
Great way to see the local from boat sea and rail. Child Friendly.
Children love this.
55 locals recommend
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Dart Bridge Road
55 locals recommend
Children love this.
Family Fun!
96 locals recommend
Pennywell Farm
Lower Dean
96 locals recommend
Family Fun!
Amazing place!
72 locals recommend
Buckfast Abbey
72 locals recommend
Amazing place!
Good food, shops and beach.
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
213 locals recommend
Good food, shops and beach.
Worth a visit if you have time...the Hoe is lovely.
204 locals recommend
Plymouth
204 locals recommend
Worth a visit if you have time...the Hoe is lovely.
Got to be done...ponies, views and not too strenuous!
101 locals recommend
Haytor Rocks
101 locals recommend
Got to be done...ponies, views and not too strenuous!
Beautiful haunting atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
6 locals recommend
Beautiful haunting atmosphere.
Fun!
7 locals recommend
Dartmoor Llama Walks
7 locals recommend
Fun!