Guidebook for Torbay
Food Scene
Stunning views - dog and child friendly. Great place to have breakfast then walk on into Brixham.
27 locals recommend
The Guardhouse Cafe
Stunning views - dog and child friendly. Great place to have breakfast then walk on into Brixham.
Fabulous thatched pub - near Dartington/Totnes.
Fantastic Sunday lunch - a bit special - probably best to book.
74 locals recommend
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneFabulous thatched pub - near Dartington/Totnes.
Fantastic Sunday lunch - a bit special - probably best to book.
The Sloop Inn
Pub near beautiful Bantham Beach
Quirky modern rustic interior - hand made food including smoothies and vegan,
25 locals recommend
The Curious Kitchen
14-16 Middle StQuirky modern rustic interior - hand made food including smoothies and vegan,
Fabulous hotel open to non-residents for outdoor eating on their patio with panoramic views. Great to have a cream tea on walk to or from Brixham. 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
19 locals recommend
Berry Head Hotel
Berry Head RoadFabulous hotel open to non-residents for outdoor eating on their patio with panoramic views. Great to have a cream tea on walk to or from Brixham. 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
Fabulous hotel open to non-residents for outdoor eating on their patio with panoramic views. Great to have a cream tea on walk to or from Brixham. 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
19 locals recommend
Berry Head Hotel
Berry Head RoadFabulous hotel open to non-residents for outdoor eating on their patio with panoramic views. Great to have a cream tea on walk to or from Brixham. 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blue Anchor
83 Fore StA cute pub right on the harbour with live music at weekends.
Shopping
A lovely city - wide streets, lovely historic Cathedral, food quarter with fabulous choice of restaurants, quayside area with antique shops and cafes.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
A lovely city - wide streets, lovely historic Cathedral, food quarter with fabulous choice of restaurants, quayside area with antique shops and cafes.
Asda, Sainsburys and Aldi all in a row on this main road into Brixham, easy place to buy essentials on way to lodge.
Brixham Road
Brixham RoadAsda, Sainsburys and Aldi all in a row on this main road into Brixham, easy place to buy essentials on way to lodge.
Quaint antique shops - this village is known for. On the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
10 locals recommend
Ashburton
Quaint antique shops - this village is known for. On the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Doris
No 10 Union LnQuirky driftwood sculptures
Sightseeing
A quaint and picturesque working harbour, lots of boats, walks, shops and fishing trips, crabbing in the harbour - a free outdoor swimming pool, two town beaches, cheap boat to Torquay £4.50 return. Resident seals in harbour.
67 locals recommend
Brixham Harbour Office
The QuayA quaint and picturesque working harbour, lots of boats, walks, shops and fishing trips, crabbing in the harbour - a free outdoor swimming pool, two town beaches, cheap boat to Torquay £4.50 return. Resident seals in harbour.
Get the car ferry across River Dart from Kingswear - 5 mins across (£7.00) Quaint famous port - Naval College, festivals - Dartmouth Regatta.
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
Get the car ferry across River Dart from Kingswear - 5 mins across (£7.00) Quaint famous port - Naval College, festivals - Dartmouth Regatta.
Parks & Nature
Lovely sandy beach - icecream shop beach huts - steam train goes over viaduct adjacent.
45 locals recommend
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadLovely sandy beach - icecream shop beach huts - steam train goes over viaduct adjacent.
Large stunning pebble beach (NO DOGS) - park behind cafe if going in cafe for breakfast - free parking. Otherwise you have to pay to park. Go here after Dartmouth. Can drive further to Slapton Sands which is dog friendly with pub on beach, if you have a dog.
24 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands station
Large stunning pebble beach (NO DOGS) - park behind cafe if going in cafe for breakfast - free parking. Otherwise you have to pay to park. Go here after Dartmouth. Can drive further to Slapton Sands which is dog friendly with pub on beach, if you have a dog.
Gorgeous sandy beach - sand dunes, surfing, opposite Art Deco Hotel on Burgh Island
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Gorgeous sandy beach - sand dunes, surfing, opposite Art Deco Hotel on Burgh Island
Entertainment & Activities
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadLarge zoo
Water park, beach ( Including dog friendly area), park, amusements, pub and cafe - all close by.
36 locals recommend
Goodrington Beach
Water park, beach ( Including dog friendly area), park, amusements, pub and cafe - all close by.
Essentials
Nearest shop - 2 minutes drive . Though in high season there is a shop on site.
The Co-operative Food
16 Great Rea RdNearest shop - 2 minutes drive . Though in high season there is a shop on site.