Godolphin Cottage sits on the hill above the Salcombe estuary - on the right side for the lovely beaches of Mill Bay, Fisherman's Cove and Small's Cove. In the heart of East Portlemouth Godolphin enjoys stunning views up the estuary and is a couple of hundred yards from the steps down to the ferry that takes you over to Salcombe.
The National Trust's wonderful coastal path can take you round to Gara Rock with it’s Garavan or restaurant or head on to East Prawle to the famous Pig's Nose pub.
Some helpful links below:
Our three favourite places to eat & drink close to Godolphin:
Gara Rock: Great food in the restaurant or ‘food to go’ from the GaraVan. Gara is a nice walk over the top of the point or can be reached by walking round the cliff path. It is in a glorious position - situated looking out to sea.
The Millbrook Inn In South Pool (can be reached by boat / kayak at high tide) has always been one of our favourites. It is currently under new ownership and re-emerging from lockdown. Keep an eye on this web page: The Millbrook Inn
At East Prawle: The Pigs Nose Inn. Historically an eclectic and bonkers experience - post lockdown hopefully it will be the same. Decent pub grub but so worth it for the ‘craic’!
The Venus Cafe is open in the holiday periods at the bottom of the ferry steps - good for coffee / tea / ice cream / sandwiches, pasties and cakes. If you are lucky there is a sweet little van selling pancakes and refreshments at Mill Bay in the summer.
The Piglet Stores & Café - East Prawle – café food open during the day in the main season 01548 511486
BOAT HIRE:
Whitestrand Boat Hire – different types of boat available for hire 01548 843818
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing 07809 556457
Salcombe Boat Hire 01548 844475
Harbour Office - 01548 843791
Salcombe yacht club welcomes visitors & members
CANOEING:
At high tide all of the estuary is accessible by canoe
Salcombe Harbour office 01548 843791
Estuaries officer: 01803 861384
Single Paddles Sit on tops & kayaks for hire
CATERING - The Galley Girls 07749 636607 / 07966 455538
Wild Artichokes in Kingsbridge do fab food and you can order a bespoke dinner or pick up one of their pre-cooked meals / take out suppers.
CINEMA
The Reel Cinema, Fore St, Kingsbridge 01548 856636
CRUISES:
Salcombe Boat Hire run an estuary cruise 7 times a day from Easter to end of October 01548 844475
Salcombe to Kingsbridge ‘Rivermaid’ May – September. Timetable at ferry pier in Salcombe 01548 853607
FERRIES
East Portlemouth – Salcombe, from the bottom of the steps - on demand in main season, every half hour rest of year 01548 842061/ 842364
Salcombe – South Sands, Easter – October from Whitestrand 01548 561035
Salcombe to Kingsbridge ‘Rivermaid’, May – September. Timetable at ferry pier 01548 853607
FISHING TRIPS
Whitestrand Boat Hire – offer mackerel fishing trips 01548 843818
Salcombe Boat Hire - will hire out boats and provide rods / tackle etc 01548 844475
Phoenix Fishing Trips – 2 hour mackerel trips and 6-8 hour deep sea trips 01548 842840
FOOD DELIVERY
Riverford Organic deliver fresh organic fruit, veg & more call 01803 732786 to check delivery options
Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons & Sainsburys all deliver to East Portlemouth
GOLF
Thurleston Golf Club 01548 560405
Bigbury Golf Club 01548 810557
PADDLEBOARDING
Salcombe Paddle Boarding is located just down the hill at the Port Waterhouse Boathouse. Marcus will teach you how to paddle board or if you believe yourself an expert you can hire boards by the hour, day or weekend …or even a week!
PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE BY
Salcombe Maritime Museum
The Lighthouse at Start Point
Overbecks – National Trust house with tropical gardens
POWERBOAT LESSONS
Salcombe Powerboat School 01548 842727
RIB RIDES
Whitestrand Boat Hire – offer rides out to Start Point / wildlife trips & wake boarding / banana rides etc 01548 843818
SAILING LESSONS
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing – offers children’s sailing afternoons in July & August as well as adults tuition lessons 07809 556457
SHOPS
The closest shop is The Piglet Stores at East Prawle but is very small & can be erratic on supplies!
The Salcombe Yawl deli has opened a new little shop at the junction in Frogmore called Swell. Serving coffee, smashing take away food, as well as being a mini village shop and selling homewares and gifts.
Farm shop between East Charlton & Frogmore: Springfield Farm Shop
Spar at The East Charlton Garage – good local store with an adjoining shop selling outdoor gear of every type, also a petrol station. Opening times: Mon to Sat 7am-8pm (Sunday 8am - 6pm) 01548 531625
Tescos & Morrisons are the 2 supermarkets in Kingsbridge
Salcombe has a butcher, fishmonger & deli as well as a COOP within walking distance of the ferry
Farmers Market in Kingsbridge on the 3rd Saturday of every month
SWIMMING POOLS
Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge 01548 857100
TRAIN SERVICES
The nearest train station is at Totnes (50 minutes away!)
National Rail Enquiries 0845 604 0500
WATER TAXI
If you wish to go over to Salcombe in the evening you can contact the yacht taxi – 07807 643879 / 01548 843791 (8am – 23.00 May to mid September)
