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Holidays in Salcombe
Salcombe rewards a bit of planning. We've pulled together the best stays and days out so you can spend less time searching and more time looking forward to it. Sailing, sandbars and chic estuary living. Set in Devon, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.
Holiday ideas in Salcombe
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Weather in Salcombe
Fri
10° 1°
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Sat
11° 8°
💧8%
Sun
13° 5°
💧89%
Mon
11° 10°
💧89%
Tue
13° 9°
💧70%
💨 42mph
Wed
11° 6°
💧59%
Thu
10° 6°
💧48%
Forecast: Met Office · 💨 windy spells — take care towing or in high-sided vehicles
Beach water quality
Official Environment Agency classifications for designated bathing waters near Salcombe.
- 🌊 Mill Bay: Excellent
- 🌊 Salcombe North Sands: Good
- 🌊 Salcombe South Sands: Excellent
- 🌊 Hope Cove: Good
- 🌊 Thurlestone South: Excellent
- 🌊 Thurlestone North: Excellent
19 Salcombe Retreat
🏖️ 1.29 miles from Salcombe South Sands (Excellent water quality)
Salcombe, South West England
Sleeps 6
£433 per break
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Upper Forge
🏖️ 1.73 miles from Salcombe North Sands (Good water quality)
Salcombe, South West England
Sleeps 4
£397 per break
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Pentire
🏖️ 1.61 miles from Coastguards Beach, Erme Estuary (Poor water quality)
Ivybridge, South West England
Sleeps 7
£1,072 per break
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Cliff House
🏖️ 1.1 miles from Slapton Sands Torcross (Excellent water quality)
Hallsands and Beesands, South West England
Sleeps 5
£1,051 per break
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Burgh Island Hotel
✓ Art Deco hotel on its own tidal island off the Devon coast
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Bigbury-on-Sea South (Excellent water quality)
Salcombe
Garden Apartment
🏖️ 2.17 miles from Slapton Sands Torcross (Excellent water quality)
Hallsands and Beesands, South West England
Sleeps 4
£567 per break
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Little Salcombe
🏖️ 2.67 miles from Llyn Padarn (Excellent water quality)
Hope Cove and Thurlestone, South West England
Sleeps 2
£896 per break
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Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
🏖️ 0.73 miles from Slapton Sands Torcross (Excellent water quality)
Salcombe
Seacliff Cottage
🏖️ 1.31 miles from Slapton Sands Monument (Excellent water quality)
Dartmouth, South West England
Sleeps 8
£751 per break
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Brackenhill Glamping
✓ Secluded cabin and safari tents each with private hot tub and fire pit
Ivybridge
Mill Cottage
✓ Private 28-acre estate with woods, meadows and a fishing lake
🏖️ 2.95 miles from Bantham (Excellent water quality)
Bigbury On Sea and Challaborough, South West England
Sleeps 2
£337 per break
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Where to stay in Salcombe
The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
When to go
Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest time to visit Salcombe?
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Is Salcombe good for families?
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
How do I book a stay in Salcombe?
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🎭 Theatres near Salcombe
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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Dartmouth Audio Tour: Historic Harbours, Rails
Kingswear Railway Station, Dartmouth · 11.6 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 19:00
Curry Night 14/11 - Buzz Bingo Torquay
Buzz Bingo Torquay, Torquay · 19.0 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 07:30
A SKYFULL OF STARS A Tribute To Coldplay
The Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay · 20.1 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 19:00
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
Totnes Civic Hall, Totnes · 13.8 mi
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Sat 5 Dec · 22:30
Darren Styles with support from Stonebank and more, the Foun...
The Foundry, Torquay · 18.9 mi
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Sat 5 Dec · 18:45
Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Torquay
Buzz Bingo Torquay, Torquay · 19.0 mi
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Sat 5 Dec · 22:30
Darren Styles with Special Guest Stonebank
The Foundry, Torquay · 18.9 mi
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Sat 5 Dec · 19:30
CHRISTMAS The Candlelight Concert
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay · 20.1 mi
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