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The Area
A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the stunning coastline of South Devon is famous for its rugged beauty, its famous South West Coastal Path, wonderful views and great beaches – one of the most popular being the ‘Blue Flag’ Bigbury Beach, just a few steps from your apartment!
Puffins, in addition to being a fabulous beachside getaway, is the perfect base from which to explore beautiful South Devon. The historic towns of Kingsbridge and Salcombe are just a few miles away and Puffins is within easy striking distance of numerous other beaches, Dartmoor National Park, Totnes, Dartmouth and Plymouth are all within easy reach.
There are activities here for everyone. Whether you like walking, cycling, sailing, surfing, playing golf, enjoying some local delicacies or just chilling out on the beach, a visit to South Devon is an absolute must!
Here are just a few local attractions…
- Visit the Eden Project
- Learn to Surf at Bigbury
- Try Stand-up paddleboarding
- A game of golf at Bigbury or Thurlestone Golf Clubs
- On a wet day, a visit to the Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge ( a superb complex with indoor swimming, bowls, fitness suites ) or the new National Marine Aquarium or new multiplex cinema, both at Plymouth
- Dartmoor National Park – only 45 minutes away
- A visit to one of the many interesting country houses and gardens – National Trust properties at Overbecks ,Coleton Fishacre,Castle Drogo, Saltram House, Buckland Abbey, Greenaway (Agatha Christie’s house & garden), Cotehele
- Annual music festivals at Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth
- Visit Woodlands Leisure Park
- Paignton Zoo
- Kayak the Dart and Kingsbridge Estuaries
- Dinghy or yacht Sailing at Salcombe or Dartmouth
- Visit beautiful and historic Totnes, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Kingsbridge
Local Facilities
Puffins has everything you need to enjoy a fun and relaxing holiday right on your doorstep.
The Beach Shop keeps everything you need to make the most of the beach.
St Ann’s Chapel Post Office & Stores is just a few minutes drive away and has a range of newspapers, groceries (which can be delivered to your apartment) and a Cash machine.
Food & Drink
South Devon is renowned for the quality and variety of its fresh produce and cuisine.
Fishing is still an important industry in the area and the variety of fresh fish available is superb. The lush pastures of the South Hams also supports the production of some of the UK’s best meats, poultry and vegetables so for the ‘foodies’ amongst you, your stay in the area will be a treat!
For those who enjoy sampling locally produced beers, wine, cider and natural spring water, you won’t be disappointed.
South Devon enjoys a wealth of fantastic inns, country pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets so whether you fancy a simple bowl of mussels by the beach or an evening of fine dining, the choice is almost endless.

