Cook's Cottage, Shaldon guidebook
sport and leisure
When the weather is being unkind, there is a great swimming pool overlooking the sea, and a gym, sauna, steam room, as well as a great cafe with a view which is hard to beat. Day and weekly membership available.
Coast View Shaldon Swimming Pool
Torquay RoadWhen the weather is being unkind, there is a great swimming pool overlooking the sea, and a gym, sauna, steam room, as well as a great cafe with a view which is hard to beat. Day and weekly membership available.
The local water sport provider, based in the Ness carpark. Has very good reviews from people who have loved their experiences.
MOCOAST
Ness DriveThe local water sport provider, based in the Ness carpark. Has very good reviews from people who have loved their experiences.
Food scene
Great basic food, with unbeatable location. Dog and child friendly.
30 locals recommend
The Clipper Cafe
26 StrandGreat basic food, with unbeatable location. Dog and child friendly.
The best ever Sunday lunch! Great view of the valley from the garden.
7 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Inn
The best ever Sunday lunch! Great view of the valley from the garden.
Music, great atmosphere, lovely garden overlooking the sea
39 locals recommend
The Ferry Boat Inn, Shaldon
4 StrandMusic, great atmosphere, lovely garden overlooking the sea
London Inn
The GreenOverlooking the village green, reasonable prices, good outdoor area
Lovely garden, most local pub to the cottage. Reasonable food
22 locals recommend
The Shipwrights Arms
Ringmore RoadLovely garden, most local pub to the cottage. Reasonable food
Fab walk along the shoreline to get here, but beware of the tide (you can walk along the road if it comes in, but beware if you have children as it can be busy) Amazing outlook across the estuary.
43 locals recommend
The Coombe Cellars
Fab walk along the shoreline to get here, but beware of the tide (you can walk along the road if it comes in, but beware if you have children as it can be busy) Amazing outlook across the estuary.
Crab Shack
3 Queen StFab food (if you like fish) and great atmosphere
One of our favourite walks is to cross the bridge, walk along the Teignmouth beach to the end, following the railway. Pop up beside the cliff to this wonderful little spot which serves the best ever BLTs and free cookies with good coffee. Meander back and cross the ferry back into Shaldon.
Salty Dog Kiosks
Smugglers' LaneOne of our favourite walks is to cross the bridge, walk along the Teignmouth beach to the end, following the railway. Pop up beside the cliff to this wonderful little spot which serves the best ever BLTs and free cookies with good coffee. Meander back and cross the ferry back into Shaldon.
Lovely location, great food and drink menu, lots of indoor space if the weather is a bit chilly.
46 locals recommend
The Ness
Ness DriveLovely location, great food and drink menu, lots of indoor space if the weather is a bit chilly.
Sightseeing
Great for anyone who loves a lemur or meercat (who doesn't?)
48 locals recommend
Shaldon Wildlife Trust
Ness DriveGreat for anyone who loves a lemur or meercat (who doesn't?)