Teignmouth & Shaldon Holidays - Self Catering Teignmouth & Shaldon

Situated between Dawlish and Torquay, Teignmouth is a traditional seaside town and a working commercial shipping port located on the estuary of the river Teign. Teignmouth's main export from the port is ball clay which mined locally at Kingsteighton. The port imports goods such as animal feed, fertilizer, timber and building materials.

The seaward side of the town features an elegant crescent of Georgian buildings and a promenade that, alongside the beach, stretches the length of the town and boasts a Victorian pier. The estuary side of the town is a lively place of fishing boats, beach huts and waterside inns, with the village of Shaldon just across the water.

To keep you enterainted in Teighmouth, as well as the beach, located on the seafront there is a popular children's play area, new adventure golf course and multi use games area.

Teignmouth boasts a variety of traditional shops national chains and boutiques to browse around whilst on holiday. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Teignmouth. Why not try the Back Beach facing the estuary and enjoy a cool drink whilst watching the world go by.

Shaldon is a beautiful village based on the banks of the River Teign, opposite the larger town of Teignmouth. It is an ideal base for touring the local surrounding area. There is plenty of walks in the Shaldon area for all ages to enjoy. Why not try the Shaldon to Haytor walk to Dartmoor?

Shaldon is steeped in it’s own history, and has many a valuable story to tell from the old shipping history and tales from the past. Shaldon even boasts it’s own smugglers cove beach, which is accessed through a secret tunnel. Boating and maritime is still part of Shaldon now.

Other tourist attractions in Shaldon include the various number of fine dining experiences, ranging from small awarding winning restaurants to a Thai restaurant. There are 5 public houses in Shaldon, and all of these establishments are located within walking distance of the village.

Boutiques and art studios all run by local Shaldon residents are located in the village centre. Why not take home a local "Shaldon cream tea" for your friend? Shaldon Post Office and General store will allow you to stock up on essentials.

Shaldon Zoo is well worth a visit, where you can find a wide range of animals that are not normally seen in the Shaldon area. Shaldon Golf Course is also nearby, located close to Shaldon Botanical Gardens.

Every summer, Shaldon comes alive when the "Shaldon Music Festival" and the "Shaldon Regatta" takes place.

View properties in nearby areas: Torquay, Dawlish, Topsham & Exmouth.

 

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