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Between Dartmouth and Salcombe, South Devon

The immediate area has the following to offer :

Abundant wildlife with special bird watching facilities at Slapton and Widdicombe Ley lakes and Prawle Point. Watch out for the rare cirl bunting unique to this area.
Spectacular walks and views along the glorious South West Coastal Path
Sea angling from Beesands and Slapton Sands for delicious tasty sea bass
Swimming from some of Devon's most beautiful and clean beaches at Beesands, Blackpool Sands, Mattiscombe, Rickham Sands, Bantham, Millbay and Bigbury. A choice of sand or shingle, secluded or open. Enjoy delicious al fresco food and drink at The Venus Company's (Green Tourism Member) beach side cafes at Blackpool Sands, Bigbury and East Portlemouth.
Diving from the clear blue waters favoured by divers at Hallsands
Eat out with a choice of very good pubs and restaurants within a short drive such as the Cricket Inn, Beesands - superb home cooking, Start Bay Inn Torcross - fine inexpensive sea food, Tower Inn Slapton Village with it's romantic floodlit tower and attractive beer garden .
Village shops at nearby Chillington and Torcross for your convenience. Local farm shop and monthly farmers market in Kingsbridge.

Beeson also makes an excellent base for touring. Why not try :

A day trip to the Dartmoor National Park - only 40 minutes away
A day trip to the Eden Project
On a wet day, a visit to the new Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge ( a superb complex with indoor swimming, bowls, fitness suites ) or the new National Marine Aquarium or new multiplex cinema, both at Plymouth
A game of golf or tennis at the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club (as privilage card members you get a 25% reduction)
A visit to one of the many interesting country houses and gardens - National Trust properties at Overbecks ,Coleton Fishacre,Castle Drogo, Saltram House, Buckland Abbey, Greenaway(Agatha Christie's house & garden), Cotehele
A visit to Dartington Hall with its year round programme of theatre,music,live art, films and exhibitions
Outdoor music festivals at Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth catering for every taste
A family day out to the Award winning Woodlands Leisure Park · A ride on a steam railway from Totnes or Kingswear
A voyage up the enchanting Dart and Kingsbridge Estuaries or hire a dinghy or yacht at Salcombe or Dartmouth - the famous South West sailing centres
A visit to the Hedgehog Hospital or Pennywell Farm (Green Tourism Member) for families with young children
A shopping tour of beautiful and historic Totnes, Salcombe, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge each offering a unique selection of small shops dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries and medieval and farmers markets
Discover the secrets of the South Hams in company by participating in the year round programme of walks, talks and events organised by The Coast and Countryside Service.
Paddle down the River Dart with Canoe Adventures (Green Tourism Member).