Explore the pretty villages of South Devon

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  • TallyHQ Community Pub Sing
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Overview

Discover charming seaside hamlets and quaint villages with cobbled streets, chocolate box cottages and traditional pubs – there are several places near Totnes waiting to be explored.


ROUTE 1

Ashprington
A very attractive, unified village with grey stone cottages, 15th-century church and local pub.

Tuckenhay
Once an important industrial village, now a delightful waterside retreat with two inns.

Cornworthy
Set amidst rolling hills on the way to Dittisham, it’s home to the ruins of a delightful Medieval nunnery.

Stoke Gabriel
A popular village on the River Dart. Traditionally known for its salmon fishery and apple orchards. Also known as a ‘crabbing’ hotspot.

Dittisham
A wonderful picturesque village with steep narrow streets winding high above the River Dart. dittisham.org.uk


ROUTE 2

Harberton
Classic Devon village with a mix of newer homes alongside the old church and pub. harbertondevon.co.uk

Harbertonford
Once a mill village, it has a traditional post office and a pleasant riverside area. harbertonford.org

Halwell
Between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, with an inn by the church and an ancient hill fort.


ROUTE 3

Dartington
Just north of Totnes town and best known for its association with nearby Dartington Hall.

Staverton
Riverside walks by the Dart, a renowned Inn and the often filmed picturesque steam railway station.

Broadhempston
Lying deep in the countryside with an interesting church and lively pubs. broadhempston.com

Littlehempston
Situated deep in a valley, with fl owing streams, pretty stone cottages and two local pubs.



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Sandridge Barton Wines

Sandridge Barton is the new home of Sharpham Wine and sits in a south-facing bowl on the edge of the River Dart, the perfect terroir for growing grapes and producing renowned English wines. They offer a range of experiences including guided and self-guided wine tours and tastings, and you can dine in their restaurant Circa or enjoy more casual bar snacks in the tasting barn, walk the woodland trail to visit their new vineyard or simply pop into the cellar door shop to purchase your favourite wines and other local produce. Their self-guided tastings are perfect for those wanting to select their own wines and taste casually with friends, with the help of the accompanying tasting notes leaflet, and you can even pair with some specially-selected bar snacks from Circa. The guided tastings offer more insight into the winemaking processes, where a guide will explain the techniques used from start to finish and take you on a tour around the winemaking facilities. There’s even an interactive nature trail through woodland to the new vineyard, which is a perfect activity for kids.

Roly’s Fudge Pantry

Roly’s Fudge Pantry Totnes first opened it’s doors in 1995 and we’ve been making fresh fudge in Totnes ever since.  Following an old family recipe passed down by the founder’s grandmother, using our beautiful copper pans we are able to create our delicious crumbly fudge.  Make sure to come in for a taster of one of our many award-winning fudge flavours such as the traditional Vanilla Clotted Cream or one of our seasonal specials such as Raspberry Pavlova and Christmas Pudding!  We also stock our Roly’s Fudge Sauce and our Vegan/Lactose Free fudge, just ask for more information

Butterwalk

Butterwalk is a sustainable department store over two floors. Located in a renovated listed property opposite the market square in Totnes, we offer a huge range of artisan craft, homewares, gifts and books as well as clothing (made in our studio in the shop) plus wood roasted coffee and pastries in our cafe (the Curator).
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