With some of the most varied and spectacular coastline and beaches you’ll find anywhere, a rural landscape that has hardly changed in centuries and the majestic granite slopes of Dartmoor, the South Hams is an unique holiday destination worthy of its status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
South Hams scenery is breathtaking and there is something special about life here. You’ll discover it in the welcome, in the lively bustle of our street markets, in exploring the towns of Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Modbury and Ivybridge and in the vibrancy and colour of the numerous events and festivals.
Add in fine food and wine, friendly country pubs, superb walking and countless opportunities for great days out and it’s easy to see why so many visitors have formed a lasting affection for this most southernly corner of Devon.
The South Hams is also a “Green” destination and pioneered the Green Tourism Business Scheme for businesses who commit themselves to follow good environmental practices. This can include recycling, minimising energy, encouraging wildlife, promoting public transport, sourcing local supplies and many more. As a visitor, supporting Green Tourism also means an efficient and high quality service.
The South Hams enjoys one of the mildest year-round climates on mainland Britain. As a consequence, summer stretches out that bit further, hard winters are almost non-existent and spring invariably arrives earlier than in the rest of the country. And that means, whether you want a “green” holiday, traditional summertime holiday, an out of season break or even a winter weekend, the South Hams will always be somewhere special.