October 20, 2020
WNU Weekends: Salcombe
Our founder's hometown is hard to beat to kick off our #staycationseries...
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Location:
Salcombe, Devon.
Salcombe, Devon.
Recommended season:
All year round, we might be biased...
All year round, we might be biased...
Average temperature:
13 degrees in Autumn, 19 degrees midsummer.
13 degrees in Autumn, 19 degrees midsummer.
Distance from WNU HQ:
216 miles
216 miles
To stay:
The Gara Rock Hotel is top of the list, with ocean views from bed and free-standing baths. The hot chocolates are particularly good - perfect after a wet walk.
The Gara Rock Hotel is top of the list, with ocean views from bed and free-standing baths. The hot chocolates are particularly good - perfect after a wet walk.
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To do:
The beach when the sun shines and the beach in a waterproof jacket when it doesn’t.
The beach when the sun shines and the beach in a waterproof jacket when it doesn’t.
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To pack:
Sailor Stripes of course! Naturally you'll want the Brushed in every colour - as well as the Linen to layer up under knits. Oh, and a waterproof.
To sit:
On the wall of The Ferry with a drink overlooking the estuary.
On the wall of The Ferry with a drink overlooking the estuary.
Day trip:
Walk the costal path of Bolt Head around to Hope Cove, a neighbouring costal town (almost) rivalling Salcombe in its charm.
Walk the costal path of Bolt Head around to Hope Cove, a neighbouring costal town (almost) rivalling Salcombe in its charm.
To eat:
Captain Flints. A pirate themed pizzeria on the main high street – if you know, you know.
Captain Flints. A pirate themed pizzeria on the main high street – if you know, you know.
For the evening:
Summer days on the beach turn into nights, so big cool boxes of wine and sausages to barbeque are a must.
To buy:
Pasties and Doughnuts from The Bake House and pick & mix from Cranches sweet shop, with its concerningly Instagramable pink striped exterior.
