Blackpool Sands, voted the No. 1 Beach in the UK by Conde Nast Traveller 2023, with its beach cafe, watersports and saunas for those who brave the waters year 'round!
A surf lesson with Bantham Surf Academy, followed by coffee and cake at locals' hangout The Outside.
Spending a rainy day enjoying something seasonal and organic from the No Bull Menu at The Bull Inn, Totnes, a wander around the fiercely independent shops, followed by a matinee viewing experience at the unique Totnes Cinema.
A paddleboard adventure or kayak safari on the River Dart with Sea Kayak Devon.
A long, lazy lunch at Gara Rock Hotel. Go early, park up and enjoy a walk down to the beach and back up for cocktails on the terrace. Book a table with a view.
We love to catch the little Dittisham ferry from Dartmouth town quay and amble up the river to the Ferry Boat Inn for a pint of local cider or real ale.
A breadmaking day or pizza masterclass at the famous Manna from Devon Cooking School, Kingswear.
Picnics anywhere off the coastal path between Start Point and Gara Rock or Dartmouth Castle to hidden gem Compass Cove. We love picnic provisions from The Deli at Dartmouth or Stokeley Farm Shop.
Horse Riding with Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre or a riding safari across Dartmoor National Park.
Hiring a river boat from Dartmouth Boat Hire and exploring up the River Dart to Greenaway House on the Agatha Christie Trail.