Our Guidebook
(House is by the Guildhall)
Food scene
The Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldIncredible food locally sourced and just a short walk from our house
Wonderful historic inn with great food and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
74 locals recommend
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneWonderful historic inn with great food and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
A popular restaurant in central Totnes 5 mins from our house. Great for families and foodies alike.
66 locals recommend
Rumour wine bar and restaurant
30 High StA popular restaurant in central Totnes 5 mins from our house. Great for families and foodies alike.
The Hairy Barista
82 High StBrilliant coffee and huge selection of smoothies
A big favourite of ours, great locally caught seafood and beautiful river views. Only opens for lunch, and seasonal - make sure you book.
55 locals recommend
The Anchor Stone Cafe
A big favourite of ours, great locally caught seafood and beautiful river views. Only opens for lunch, and seasonal - make sure you book.
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
The PlainsGood food and a small terrace for people watching
A great place to eat on the beach in Salcombe with sand pits and dressing up for children and fab food and drinks for adults. A firm favourite
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadA great place to eat on the beach in Salcombe with sand pits and dressing up for children and fab food and drinks for adults. A firm favourite
The Curator Cafe & Kitchen
2A The PlainsArguably the best coffee in town!
A foodies delight, seasonal produce served on large sharing tables. Quite an experience - do book.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
A foodies delight, seasonal produce served on large sharing tables. Quite an experience - do book.
Delphini's Gelato Totnes
5B High StJust THE BEST gelato! On the high street - don’t miss it
Sightseeing
Perfect for under 10’s, Guinea pigs to hold, a cafe and very friendly staff. A short walk along the river from our house past the Steam railway
35 locals recommend
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Perfect for under 10’s, Guinea pigs to hold, a cafe and very friendly staff. A short walk along the river from our house past the Steam railway
A super day out for those with children - about 20 mins drive from Totnes.
95 locals recommend
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanA super day out for those with children - about 20 mins drive from Totnes.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadA great day out for all ages
Gorgeous big sandy beach, toilets in the car park and a Gastro bus for coffee and cake
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Gorgeous big sandy beach, toilets in the car park and a Gastro bus for coffee and cake
A small walk from the Broadsands car park takes you to this quiet and pebbly cove
25 locals recommend
Elberry Cove
A small walk from the Broadsands car park takes you to this quiet and pebbly cove
You can do a round robin trip from Totnes, the river boat to Dartmouth, ferry across to Kingswear, Steam train to Paignton and then an open top bus back to Totnes, quite the day out!
17 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway
You can do a round robin trip from Totnes, the river boat to Dartmouth, ferry across to Kingswear, Steam train to Paignton and then an open top bus back to Totnes, quite the day out!
Dartington Hall and its gardens are delightful. You can drive or walk to the estate along the river Dart from Totnes. Good cafe and playgrounds for children along with lovely walks
22 locals recommend
Dartington Trust
Dartington Hall and its gardens are delightful. You can drive or walk to the estate along the river Dart from Totnes. Good cafe and playgrounds for children along with lovely walks