Burgh Island – The Island boasts the Pilchard Inn which dates back to 1336 and the fantastic art deco hotel, frequented by Noel Coward, Winston Churchill and many more, a setting for numerous TV and big screen productions.The Hotel was the setting for Agatha Christies novel "and then there were none" and "evil under the sun"

National trust properties- There are several national trust properties in the area around dartmouth, Greenway, Coleton Fishacre, Buckland and Castle Drago are my favorites It is best ring as opening times vary 01803 752466 or check on www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Dartmouth - There a many interesting shops to discover, best on market days Tuesdays and Fridays Totnes – A medieval town with great shops – take a return boat trip up the river Dart to Totnes or take the boat, up to Totnes on a boat. Bus to Paignton, back to Dartmouth on a Steam Train

Salcombe - Great for sailing, but not that much else as the town as it has evolved into a town almost soley catering to tourism, in the process it’s lost its soul. So head for one of Salcombes lovely beaches. Either north or south sandsboth great beachs although there's not much of them when the tide is in. There's dingy hire, and a cool cafe called the winking prawn. There's Lanacombe beach , just a short ferry ride from ferryman's inn.

Kingsbridge – An honest market town without too many frills.. A must is the Pig Finca café it’s wacky and original with great organic food, there’s a Pig Finka shop to visit afterwards.
www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk

Exeter - An interesting City, Museums, Shops, underground passageway and everything. Head for the Quay walk or bike along the towpath, there’s a great Pub called the Double Locks.
www.exeterviews.co.uk