Helen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Haytor, climb to the top of the tor where you can see the sea, then retire to The Rock or The Moorland Hotel
20 locals recommend
Haytor
Haytor, climb to the top of the tor where you can see the sea, then retire to The Rock or The Moorland Hotel
Lustleigh, the prettiest village on the moor, don’t miss the tearoom or the walk by the cricket pitch with it’s chocolate box thatched houses. Chagford, a little further on, is also worth a visit.
13 locals recommend
Lustleigh
Lustleigh, the prettiest village on the moor, don’t miss the tearoom or the walk by the cricket pitch with it’s chocolate box thatched houses. Chagford, a little further on, is also worth a visit.
Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. Glorious NT pile designed by Edwin Lutyens, stunning views and walks down the Teign Valley. Great walk to Fingle Bridge where there is a pub reward!
73 locals recommend
Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. Glorious NT pile designed by Edwin Lutyens, stunning views and walks down the Teign Valley. Great walk to Fingle Bridge where there is a pub reward!
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, classic Dartmoor village, The Rugglestone Inn is the best pub around (very slightly out of the village) Cafe on the Green is great, NT shop and the Cathedral of The Moor
51 locals recommend
Widecombe in the Moor
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, classic Dartmoor village, The Rugglestone Inn is the best pub around (very slightly out of the village) Cafe on the Green is great, NT shop and the Cathedral of The Moor
Shaldon, lovely Victorian seaside village, The Clipper Cafe is good, sit upstairs or outside on the huge terrace overlooking the estuary and across to Teignmouth. Walk up to the The Ness and then back around the village green. Great monkeys in Shaldon’s tiny zoo!
47 locals recommend
Shaldon
Shaldon, lovely Victorian seaside village, The Clipper Cafe is good, sit upstairs or outside on the huge terrace overlooking the estuary and across to Teignmouth. Walk up to the The Ness and then back around the village green. Great monkeys in Shaldon’s tiny zoo!
Dartmouth, park in town, walk to the castle, take the tiny ferry back to town, have a drink in The Cherub and fish and chips from Rockfish restaurant or tiny take-away. Lots of boats to look at, plenty of shops. Alf Resco’s is our favourite cafe, opens really early, closes at 1.30pm, great atmosphere.
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
Dartmouth, park in town, walk to the castle, take the tiny ferry back to town, have a drink in The Cherub and fish and chips from Rockfish restaurant or tiny take-away. Lots of boats to look at, plenty of shops. Alf Resco’s is our favourite cafe, opens really early, closes at 1.30pm, great atmosphere.
Torcross, long stretch of beach with freshwater Ley on the inland side of the road. The Start Bay Inn is a great fish and chip pub and when they say jumbo they really mean it! The coastal drive from Dartmouth to Torcross is absolutely stunning
42 locals recommend
Torcross
Torcross, long stretch of beach with freshwater Ley on the inland side of the road. The Start Bay Inn is a great fish and chip pub and when they say jumbo they really mean it! The coastal drive from Dartmouth to Torcross is absolutely stunning
Sharpham Vineyard, walk through the vines, taste the wines and cheeses
90 locals recommend
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadSharpham Vineyard, walk through the vines, taste the wines and cheeses
Dittisham, park in the main car park and walk to The Ferryboat Inn, ring the bell to call the tiny ferry which will take you over to NT Greenway, holiday home of Agatha Christie.
36 locals recommend
Dittisham
Dittisham, park in the main car park and walk to The Ferryboat Inn, ring the bell to call the tiny ferry which will take you over to NT Greenway, holiday home of Agatha Christie.
Dartington Hall, large estate with amazing Medieval Great Hall, cafe, cinema in an old barn, gardens, riverside walks, shops.
119 locals recommend
Dartington Hall
Dartington Hall, large estate with amazing Medieval Great Hall, cafe, cinema in an old barn, gardens, riverside walks, shops.
Totnes, lovely historic town, great markets. We love Seeds 2 cafe for lunch, very casual, share tables, really good vegetarian food, serve yourself. Lovely shops on the main street
351 locals recommend
Totnes
Totnes, lovely historic town, great markets. We love Seeds 2 cafe for lunch, very casual, share tables, really good vegetarian food, serve yourself. Lovely shops on the main street
South Devon Railway, the trains go from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, glorious ride along the Dart Valley. Plenty of time to walk into Totnes and have tea at Grey’s Tearoom.
57 locals recommend
South Devon Railway station
Dartbridge RoadSouth Devon Railway, the trains go from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, glorious ride along the Dart Valley. Plenty of time to walk into Totnes and have tea at Grey’s Tearoom.
Food scene
The Old Library, Ashburton. Fabulous modern British cooking from talented young team.
19 locals recommend
The Old Library Restaurant
North StreetThe Old Library, Ashburton. Fabulous modern British cooking from talented young team.
Rafikis Cafe, Ashburton. Wonderful, world vegetarian food. Casual atmosphere
Taylor’s Tearoom, fabulous traditional tearoom
18 locals recommend
Rafikis
2a West StRafikis Cafe, Ashburton. Wonderful, world vegetarian food. Casual atmosphere
Taylor’s Tearoom, fabulous traditional tearoom
Rust And The Wolf
The Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, fabulous Dartmoor pub, proper pub food
77 locals recommend
The Rugglestone Inn
The Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, fabulous Dartmoor pub, proper pub food
Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh. An experience, shared tables, set menu, glorious food.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh. An experience, shared tables, set menu, glorious food.
The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Nice cafe food, nice atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
The Cafe On The Green
The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Nice cafe food, nice atmosphere.
Hill House Nursery, traditional plant nursery with good traditional tearoom, good cakes and simple lunches.
11 locals recommend
Hill House Nursery
Hill House Nursery, traditional plant nursery with good traditional tearoom, good cakes and simple lunches.
Home Farm Cafe, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Really good food, daytime and some evenings.
10 locals recommend
Home Farm Café
Home Farm Cafe, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Really good food, daytime and some evenings.
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneThe Cott Inn, Dartington. Smart thatched longhouse, lovely food.