Salcombe will always have a special hold for us as the place where our children grew up, playing on beaches and in boats on the beautiful Salcombe Estuary. From loving the location it was a short step to buying a house there and when Hope Cottage became available we didn't hesitate!
The house has many advantages in the Salcombe area. For family holidays it is within easy walking distance to the ferries for the main beaches and, importantly an easy walk back at the end of the day without the need to climb any of Salcombe's notoriously steep roads with all your beach paraphernalia. If you have a boat you can even load and unload at the end of the street!
Having stayed further "up the hill" a number of times in the past, we very quickly appreciated the advantages of being a short walk on the level from Salcombe's main amenities.
We love Salcombe for its combination of sea, scenery and the vitality that springs from its reputation as a haven for watersports. The geography of the Salcombe Estuary means that whatever the wind direction, there is usually a beach in shelter. If it is calm you can venture out to sea or, alternatively on less-calm days you can visit the many hidden creeks (and a few excellent pubs) up the estuary.
The coastline is spectacular in both directions with the Devon Coastal Path passing within a few hundred yards of the house. This makes it ideal as a base for walking from the doorstep or, if something more challenging is required, a short drive to the Dartmoor National Park.