Jessica's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely town with a working fishing harbour. Enjoy a walk along the harbour all the way to the harbour and then it’s worth walking down the breakwater if you have the energy! Freshly caught fish from Simply Fish or Rockfish is a must!
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Brixham
A lovely town with a working fishing harbour. Enjoy a walk along the harbour all the way to the harbour and then it’s worth walking down the breakwater if you have the energy! Freshly caught fish from Simply Fish or Rockfish is a must!
A very small quaint picturesque village with a huge crabbing lake at its centre. The River Shack is great for a drink or bite to eat.
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Stoke Gabriel
A very small quaint picturesque village with a huge crabbing lake at its centre. The River Shack is great for a drink or bite to eat.
A lovely long sandy beach with a grass area ideal for kids to run around or play ball games. Venus cafe serves great snacks and drinks.
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Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadA lovely long sandy beach with a grass area ideal for kids to run around or play ball games. Venus cafe serves great snacks and drinks.
A lovely sandy beach with lots to entertain children as there is a water park just next door as well as arcades. Cantina is a lovely eating place next to the beach that has great food and drink as well as live music in the summer.
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Goodrington Beach
A lovely sandy beach with lots to entertain children as there is a water park just next door as well as arcades. Cantina is a lovely eating place next to the beach that has great food and drink as well as live music in the summer.
Powderham Castle
A beautiful castle and grounds which is well worth a visit.
Food scene and takeaways
A beautiful town approached by a stunning estuary. Lots of lovely cafes to eat at - Ode is incredible for a nice lunch.
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Shaldon
A beautiful town approached by a stunning estuary. Lots of lovely cafes to eat at - Ode is incredible for a nice lunch.
A lovely market town perfect for foodies. Endless amazing places to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner and find great coffee. Places we love are Bens Tapas, Rumours, Seeds 2 and Waterside Bistro for drinks
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Totnes
A lovely market town perfect for foodies. Endless amazing places to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner and find great coffee. Places we love are Bens Tapas, Rumours, Seeds 2 and Waterside Bistro for drinks
A lovely town with a beautiful harbour. Lots of places to eat and drink on the harbourside - places we love are Harbour 16, Amici’s and Ollie’s.
If you fancy it you can get paddle board lessons from WESUP on Torquay beach.
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Torquay
A lovely town with a beautiful harbour. Lots of places to eat and drink on the harbourside - places we love are Harbour 16, Amici’s and Ollie’s.
If you fancy it you can get paddle board lessons from WESUP on Torquay beach.
In the Exeter area, around a 35 minute drive away from Ipplepen. A lovely farm shop complex with excellent eateries. It has an outdoor play park for kids and you can watch them play whilst enjoying the amazing takeaway food and drink on offer!
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Darts Farm Restaurant
In the Exeter area, around a 35 minute drive away from Ipplepen. A lovely farm shop complex with excellent eateries. It has an outdoor play park for kids and you can watch them play whilst enjoying the amazing takeaway food and drink on offer!
A really picturesque town set on an estuary. If coming from Brixham you can access via Kingswear on a ferry which is lovely. Loads of nice eating places here - Alf Resco is an excellent place for brunch or lunch and Andria is lovely for tapas of an evening. The Seahorse is a bit pricey but beautiful food.
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Dartmouth
A really picturesque town set on an estuary. If coming from Brixham you can access via Kingswear on a ferry which is lovely. Loads of nice eating places here - Alf Resco is an excellent place for brunch or lunch and Andria is lovely for tapas of an evening. The Seahorse is a bit pricey but beautiful food.
Fairly local to Ipplepen. Amazing home grown food but booking is a must.
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Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Fairly local to Ipplepen. Amazing home grown food but booking is a must.
Nestled along Torquay sea front. Needs booking well in advance but it’s worth the wait!
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The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillNestled along Torquay sea front. Needs booking well in advance but it’s worth the wait!
Overlooking Paignton harbour - around a 20 min drive from Ipplepen. Fresh fish always well cooked.
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TJ's Restaurant
44 Cliff RdOverlooking Paignton harbour - around a 20 min drive from Ipplepen. Fresh fish always well cooked.
Quaint country pub in Dartington, around a 15 min drive from Ipplepen. Really lovely food.
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The Cott Inn
Cott LaneQuaint country pub in Dartington, around a 15 min drive from Ipplepen. Really lovely food.
Lovely country pub very local to Ipplepen - famous for its pies.
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Coppa Dolla Inn
Lovely country pub very local to Ipplepen - famous for its pies.
Tally Ho
Quiet country pub very local to Ipplepen. Lovely owners and really superb food.
The Linny Inn
Ridgeway LaneLovely pub with character and good food. Based in Coffinswell, local to Ipplepen.
Brasserie at the Bay
Meadfoot Sea RoadLovely small restaurant in Torquay, good food with fantastic sea views.
Located at the top of Totnes high street, around a 10/15 min drive from Ipplepen. Fantastic tapas and wine selection.
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Ben's Wine & Tapas
50 High StLocated at the top of Totnes high street, around a 10/15 min drive from Ipplepen. Fantastic tapas and wine selection.
Andria
5 Lower StAmazing tapas restaurant in Dartmouth.
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetCafe in Dartmouth - Brunch done very well.
Great restaurant on the way to Shaldon. Good selection of food. Lovely outdoor terrace to enjoy cocktails overlooking the estuary.
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The Coombe Cellars
Great restaurant on the way to Shaldon. Good selection of food. Lovely outdoor terrace to enjoy cocktails overlooking the estuary.
The Ness
Ness DriveLovely food and incredible views over Shaldon.
cafe-ODE
Ness DriveIncredible food in the heart of Shaldon.
Great food in the heart of Torquay. Ollies Bit on the Side is it’s next door sister restaurant that serves fabulous tapas and cocktails.
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Ollie's
34-36 Torwood StreetGreat food in the heart of Torquay. Ollies Bit on the Side is it’s next door sister restaurant that serves fabulous tapas and cocktails.
Eastern Eye
124 Queen StConsistently good Indian food for delivery.
Star cafe & dinner
Really good food for delivery - Turkish based mezes and kebabs.
The Pizza Cafe
50 Queen StGood stone baked pizzas for delivery or takeaway.
MEAT59 Newton Abbot
1-3 Wolborough StreetExcellent burgers for takeaway or delivery.
Tean's Thai Kitchen
13 Queen StGood Thai food for eating in or collection.
Amici
29 Torwood StLovely traditional Italian food in Torquay.
Harbour16
Good food on Torquay sea front. Excellent espresso martinis
Twenty1
21 Victoria ParadeAmazing cocktails with a fabulous view
Fun for kids and wet weather ideas
A great family day out with rides and entertainment for kids of all ages.
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Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122A great family day out with rides and entertainment for kids of all ages.
A great day out for kids (probably more aimed at younger kids but older ones will enjoy too)
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Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanA great day out for kids (probably more aimed at younger kids but older ones will enjoy too)
A great pub with a play park right on the canal. You can hire bikes nearby and ride along the canal straight to Turf Locks or Exeter Quay.
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Double Locks
A great pub with a play park right on the canal. You can hire bikes nearby and ride along the canal straight to Turf Locks or Exeter Quay.
A great ice cream parlour with lots of meadows with play equipment for kids to play in. There is even a maze you can get lost in!
Orange Elephant Ice Cream Parlour
111 Brenton RdA great ice cream parlour with lots of meadows with play equipment for kids to play in. There is even a maze you can get lost in!
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Sidmouth RoadA great theme park for kids of all ages.
Lots of opportunities to get close and stroke the ponies - there is even a unicorn! Lots of play parks too as well as a cafe with good coffee and lunch options.
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The Miniature Pony Centre
Lots of opportunities to get close and stroke the ponies - there is even a unicorn! Lots of play parks too as well as a cafe with good coffee and lunch options.
A lovely farm cafe - excellent afternoon teas! Little play park and animals for kids to see as well as a nature trail.
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Ullacombe Farm Cafe & Shop
Haytor RoadA lovely farm cafe - excellent afternoon teas! Little play park and animals for kids to see as well as a nature trail.
Lovely well stocked farm shop. Also has a brand new play area for kids with animals the kids can interact with at certain set times. There is also a great little nature walk.
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Occombe Farm og Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadLovely well stocked farm shop. Also has a brand new play area for kids with animals the kids can interact with at certain set times. There is also a great little nature walk.
A lovely ride on an old steam train with incredible country and coastal views. A great way to explore the area.
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Round Robin Tour
Steamer Quay RoadA lovely ride on an old steam train with incredible country and coastal views. A great way to explore the area.
Adventure play parks in and out of the water on the edge of the Moors. Great for kids of all ages.
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River Dart Country Park
Adventure play parks in and out of the water on the edge of the Moors. Great for kids of all ages.
Fun for kids of all ages. Wide variety of animals and very educational.
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadFun for kids of all ages. Wide variety of animals and very educational.