East Portlemouth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A view of Salcombe looking north up the estuary from the eastern side. This view can be seen in the Agatha Christie's Marple episode ''Towards Zero'' (film)Towards Zero (2007).
A view of Salcombe looking north up the estuary from the eastern side. This view can be seen in the Agatha Christie's Marple episode ''Towards Zero'' (film)Towards Zero (2007).
The coastal path on Rickham Common. The higher and lower paths can interchange here, by the entrance to Salcombe Harbour. South Sands can be seen on the opposite side. Moult House can just be seen across the water in the centre on the edge of the cliff.
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A view of Salcombe and the estuary there from East Portlemouth.
A view of Salcombe and the estuary there from the beach at East Portlemouth.
Gara Rock

Gara Rock

4 out of 5
East Portlemouth Salcombe England
Stay at this beach hotel in Salcombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gara Rock Beach and Venerick's Cove are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
All was exemplary but the extra special something was the staff. Wow was a team! First visit but will be back.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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Gara Rock
Hampton by Hilton Torquay

Hampton by Hilton Torquay

3.5 out of 5
The Terrace Torquay Devon Torquay England
The price is ₹5,598 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹5,598
₹6,717 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (908 reviews)
Great staff great breakfast great welcome clean hotel and room it was a fantastic stay keep up the great work

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Torquay
The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Seafront Torquay England
The price is ₹5,435 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹5,435
₹6,521 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely hotel

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

2 out of 5
16 Young's Park Road Paignton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Popular attractions Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington Sands ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Amazing!!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
Astor House

Astor House

4 out of 5
Warren Road Torquay England
Stay at this beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Had an amazing stay at Astor House. The views from apartment no. 2 were amazing. The apartment was clean and lovely and warm. Convenient location for restaurants, bars, buses etc

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Astor House
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments

Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Chelston Road Torquay England
Stay at this apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Torre Abbey Sands and Livermead Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
Highly recommend
Could not praise these appartments more. So well equipped and lovelly inside. Brilliant location, far enough way from the town to be nice and quite, but near enough to walk which saves on the teying to park game. Steve the host lovelly, helpful and obviously cares about your stay and he will help ...

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

South Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Sands during your trip to Salcombe? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

South Sands

North Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Sands during your trip to Salcombe? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

North Sands

Gara Rock Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gara Rock Beach during your trip to East Portlemouth? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Gara Rock Beach

Soar Mill Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Soar Mill Cove during your trip to Malborough? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Soar Mill Cove

Salcombe Tourist Information Centre

Salcombe Tourist Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Salcombe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Salcombe Tourist Information Centre

Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk

You can take time to visit Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk during your travels to Salcombe. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk

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Ford and stepping stones, South Pool Creek, South Pool
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South Pool

Country south of Malborough A shallow valley that soon deepens and leads down to the sea at South Sands. The buildings on the right are at Portlemore Barton. Seen from White Cross.

Malborough