Guidebook for Downderry, England
Food Scene
A fantastic spot on a fine day overlooking historic Looe Island & Bay - sit outside & enjoy Cornish cream tea on traditional English bone china. Lovely lunches & cakes too! Dogs welcome & great staff.
It's at the start of a particularly stunning part of the South West Coastal path to Talland Bay & Polperro - steep but worth the effort.
Call ahead to check opening hours.
6 locals recommend
Island View Cafe
Marine DriveA fantastic spot on a fine day overlooking historic Looe Island & Bay - sit outside & enjoy Cornish cream tea on traditional English bone china. Lovely lunches & cakes too! Dogs welcome & great staff.
It's at the start of a particularly stunning part of the South West Coastal path to Talland Bay & Polperro - steep but worth the effort.
Call ahead to check opening hours.
This is our favourite cafe locally, its situated in Kingsland/Cawsand a World Heritage Site steeped in local history. It's near to Mount Edgecombe which is well worth a visit too. Chris & Liz make their own delicious sourdough bread daily as well as breakfasts until noon, fresh soups, wonderful mains, cream teas, cakes etc. Don't miss it!
Check ahead for opening times/days.
22 locals recommend
The Old Bakery
Garrett StreetThis is our favourite cafe locally, its situated in Kingsland/Cawsand a World Heritage Site steeped in local history. It's near to Mount Edgecombe which is well worth a visit too. Chris & Liz make their own delicious sourdough bread daily as well as breakfasts until noon, fresh soups, wonderful mains, cream teas, cakes etc. Don't miss it!
Check ahead for opening times/days.
Have dinner at the Blue Plate, a top end restaurant & bar just 5 minutes walk from our place. Sam & Simon are friendly & hospitable & the food is fresh, imaginative & indulgent! Lunch & Deli take out also available. Check for hours & advise booking ahead.
20 locals recommend
Blue Plate Restaurant
Main RoadHave dinner at the Blue Plate, a top end restaurant & bar just 5 minutes walk from our place. Sam & Simon are friendly & hospitable & the food is fresh, imaginative & indulgent! Lunch & Deli take out also available. Check for hours & advise booking ahead.
The views of Whitsand Bay are magnificent and the all day breakfasts are yummy & great value. Cafe owners Ben & Lou are super friendly, they open 10-4 every day (except for Christmas Day & a couple of weeks now & then in the winter. Please note there is a 50m walk down to the cafe from the road.
35 locals recommend
Cliff Top Café
The views of Whitsand Bay are magnificent and the all day breakfasts are yummy & great value. Cafe owners Ben & Lou are super friendly, they open 10-4 every day (except for Christmas Day & a couple of weeks now & then in the winter. Please note there is a 50m walk down to the cafe from the road.
Lovely restaurant on the quay at East Looe, great food in a historic atmosphere. Booking is essential.
24 locals recommend
The Old Sail Loft Restaurant
Quay StreetLovely restaurant on the quay at East Looe, great food in a historic atmosphere. Booking is essential.
Summink Different
Broads Yard Tea bar & coffee shop with veggie food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great boutique hotel overlooking the ocean for a special occasion drinks & dinner. Delicious food & friendly staff. Lunches also. Advise booking ahead.
15 locals recommend
Talland Bay Hotel
Great boutique hotel overlooking the ocean for a special occasion drinks & dinner. Delicious food & friendly staff. Lunches also. Advise booking ahead.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
Avery WayMorrisons
Local village convenience store with a wide range of groceries including a range of fruit & vegetables.
11 locals recommend
Downderry Stores
Local village convenience store with a wide range of groceries including a range of fruit & vegetables.
Parks & Nature
Downderry Beach
Surfing, swimming, boating....
Seaton Beach
Surfing, swimming, boating...
Lifeguard service certain hours
Seaton Valley Countryside Park
Seaton Parkbeautiful wooded walks by the river.
Entertainment & Activities
Pavilions station
Live music & sports venue.
Arts & Culture
Queen Anne style National Trust property & grounds where Tim Burton's 'Alice In Wonderland' was filmed.
52 locals recommend
National Trust Antony
Ferry LaneQueen Anne style National Trust property & grounds where Tim Burton's 'Alice In Wonderland' was filmed.
Shopping
The Natural Way
Windsor PlaceLocal specialist health store in Liskeard.