Dartmouth, Devon
Windwhistle on its sloping street, with the River Dart, a marina and the Britannia Royal Naval College on the opposite hillside

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Boats, trains, beaches and gardens — your hosts' suggestions, with what guests say beside them.

From your hosts

In and around Dartmouth

Seven things to do without a car, from the owners' welcome guide. Where guests have written about one, a badge opens their comments.

Ferry, steam train & Greenway

Take the ferry to Kingswear, the steam train to Dittisham and Greenway, the ferry back, and lunch at the Anchorstone Café in Dittisham.

Walk to Dartmouth Castle

A 30-minute walk via the National Trust's Dyers Hill.

Sugary Bay & Sugary Gardens

Swim in Sugary Bay and picnic in Sugary Gardens.

Fish & chips by the harbour

Gluten free if required.

Antiques, art & delis

Cornish pasties and Devon Apple Cake from the Cornish Bakery, Jenny Koo's Kitchen in the market-place, and breakfast at Alf Resco.

Friday & Saturday markets

The town's markets are held on Fridays and Saturdays.

Dartmouth Yacht Club

Opposite Alf Resco, for kayaks and paddle boards.

From your hosts

Seven trips by car

Beaches, gardens and market towns a drive away, again from the owners' welcome guide.

Blackpool Sands

Hillside streams meet the sea to make a lagoon.

Burgh Island

A long sandy beach at low tide; a tractor ride across at high tide.

Hope Cove

Next to Burgh Island. The road at Aveton Gifford is tidal, so check tide times.

Salcombe & Overbeck's

Salcombe, with Overbeck's (National Trust) and its conservatory.

Coleton Fishacre

A children's favourite National Trust house, 20 minutes away via the ferry, with waterfall gardens.

Totnes

Castle and shops; drive, or take the ferry and spot seals.

Kingsbridge

Vintage shopping.

From the guest book

More that guests mention

Places and restaurants that guests recommend in their own entries.

Bolt Head & Strete

A coastal walk and a coffee stop after Blackpool Sands.

Brixham & Torquay

Reached by bus or on a day out.

Kents Cavern

Reached by car, with the drive-on ferry.

Boats, ferries & the steam train

Guests use every mode of transport on offer.

The Embankment

Breakfast and dinner are both recommended by guests.

Kendricks

Recommended for an evening meal.

The view from Windwhistle's terrace over Dartmouth's rooftops to the River Dart

20 guest reviews

“so much to do without using the car.”
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