The Ferry Inn, Salcombe, South Devon
Overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry
The Ferry Inn has one of the best beer garden locations in the Westcountry. The terrace overlooks the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove to Ditchend Cove) are across the water. Boats pass by. It's great place from which to absorb the Salcombe vibe.
Location of The Ferry Inn
The Ferry Inn is located near the heart of Salcombe at the southern end of Fore Street where it meets Cliff Road.
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Directions and parking
Follow Fore Street south from Salcombe's busy centre and you'll come to a sign for the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. The Ferry Inn is situated on the right in a narrow alley. The terrace beer garden is by the waterfront.
The Ferry Inn
Excellent food. Great place for fish and chips. The Ferry Inn is dog friendly and runs special events such as pub quizzes.
Things to do near The Ferry Inn
We'd recommend taking the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry across the water to East Portlemouth. If you cross at low tide, glorious beaches are exposed all the way down the east side of the estuary and you can walk the sand for about one mile until you reach the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Scramble up onto the South West Coast Path and wander back to East Portlemouth, the ferry and The Ferry Inn.
If you just fancy spending some time on a beach, try the East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove to Ditchend Cove) or Mill Bay Beach (National Trust). The latter is particularly popular. You can also take a ferry from the pontoon at Whitestrand in the centre of town down to South Sands (Beach). Again, you can wander back on the South West Coast Path. Note that Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is situated above South Sands (Beach).
Other things to do in the local area
You can take a ferry from the landing by The Ferry Inn to Kingsbridge.
Visit Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse and explore the area around Beesands, Torcross and Slapton Sands.
Blackpool Sands (Beach) is a great day out.
Also visit Hope Cove, South Milton Sands (Beach), Bantham and Bigbury-on-Sea.
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