Gill & Peter’s Lympstone guidebook
Places to go
Enjoy a walk along the beach, have a drink in the Marina or check out the shops in The Strand.
113 locals recommend
Exmouth
Enjoy a walk along the beach, have a drink in the Marina or check out the shops in The Strand.
Walk along the Estuary trail to Topsham & then get the train back to Lympstone later. Enjoy the waterfront with some great
Bars & Cafes & check out the independent shops in the High Street.
106 locals recommend
Topsham
Walk along the Estuary trail to Topsham & then get the train back to Lympstone later. Enjoy the waterfront with some great
Bars & Cafes & check out the independent shops in the High Street.
City/town information
Exeter is lovely, compact city only about 20 minutes by train from Lympstone. The Quay is pretty & has plenty of places to eat & drink, as does the Cathedral square. Gandy Street has lots of quirky independent shops & Princesshay shopping centre is packed with big name retailers.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
Exeter is lovely, compact city only about 20 minutes by train from Lympstone. The Quay is pretty & has plenty of places to eat & drink, as does the Cathedral square. Gandy Street has lots of quirky independent shops & Princesshay shopping centre is packed with big name retailers.
Sightseeing
Watch the sunset from the estuary foreshore, there are many vantage points.
15 locals recommend
Lympstone
Watch the sunset from the estuary foreshore, there are many vantage points.
Favourite local eats
Some of the places we just keep going back to.
Enjoy a seat on the terrace in the sunshine & watch village life go by. Friendly pub in the centre of the village with good food including locally reared beef & freshly caught seafood.
21 locals recommend
The Swan Inn
The StrandEnjoy a seat on the terrace in the sunshine & watch village life go by. Friendly pub in the centre of the village with good food including locally reared beef & freshly caught seafood.
Be sure to book ahead for this amazing floating restaurant experience.
71 locals recommend
River Exe Cafe
Be sure to book ahead for this amazing floating restaurant experience.
Best to book as it’s often busy here - try & get a table on the terrace for stunning sea views.
34 locals recommend
Rockfish - Exmouth
Pier HeadBest to book as it’s often busy here - try & get a table on the terrace for stunning sea views.
Stop by for a drink on the beach or book in upstairs for a great meal with a view
22 locals recommend
Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant
Queen's DriveStop by for a drink on the beach or book in upstairs for a great meal with a view
Spoken
43 StrandRight in the heart of Exmouth - great cocktails & tapas.
Friendly, cosy local pub just around the corner from the cottage.
Tapas & light bites on the menu & regular live music.
23 locals recommend
The Globe
34 Fore StFriendly, cosy local pub just around the corner from the cottage.
Tapas & light bites on the menu & regular live music.
City advice
Getting around
Use the local trains - fast & frequent.
The Avocet Line connects Exmouth to Exeter passing through Lympstone & Topsham on the way. It then connects to Paignton, via Dawlish, Torquay & several other seaside towns. Services run late into the night and much of the route is very scenic.
Don't miss
Dart’s Farm is the place to go for the best local produce
About 45 minutes walk, 15 minutes by bike or 10 minutes by car, Dart’s is an amazing food destination with a fabulous butchers & deli as well as takeaway fish & chips & much more.
Book before you go
The River Exe Cafe
Amazing floating restaurant in the estuary, open from April to September & serving up the freshest local seafood with amazing 360 degree views.