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ment looks straight onto a sparkling river, sandy coves, tree-clad hills, ferries and sail-
boats. Which is a shame, because the fresh New England-style rooms deserve more than a
second glance, as does the waterside terrace, complete with pool.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
£££
South Sands
(
www.southsands.com
; South Sands; d £205-375, ste £435; )
It's hard to imagine a better beach-
side retreat; set right on the edge of a golden cove, sandy shoes pile up beside the front
door. Plush rooms are pure driftwood-chic, with subtle, coral-themed fabrics and 'I'd
rather be at South Sands' mugs. The best is number 10, with a roomy bay-view balcony;
twin, window-side, claw-footed baths; and the biggest bed you've seen in your life. Prices
fall by £55 to £115 a night in low season.
Eating & Drinking
(
www.salcombeboathire.co.uk
;
11 Clifton Pl; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
, at the foot of Market St, offers
tempting seafood platters and classy crab sandwiches. Next door, the Chelsea-style deli
is packed with charcuterie and organic artisanal breads; the sarnie options include chicken
10a Clifton Pl; 9am-5pm)
is stacked with homity pies (open veggie pies), Scotch eggs and
huge Cornish pasties.
Victoria
MAP
PUB
£
GOOGLE MAP
( 01548-842604;
www.victoriainn-salcombe.co.uk
; Fore St; mains from £8; noon-9pm; )
It may not be
as fancy as some Salcombe eateries, but this is a proper local pub, serving proper local
pub food - the beef for the Sunday lunch comes from within 5 miles, and the fish in the
batter has been landed by Salcombe or Brixham boats. Drinks range from well-kept real
ales to champagne, and there's a sunny, terraced beer garden.
Bo's Beach Cafe
(
www.southsandssailing.co.uk
;
South Sands; 9am-5pm Apr-Oct)
Caffeine-laden, espresso-based cof-
fees, tempting cakes, a chilled vibe, water views and sandy feet. Perfect.
CAFE
Beachside
MODERN BRITISH
££
