Travel & Accommodation
Just A bit more information on how to get around and where to stay
Local Accommodation
Getting Here
Driving Directions from M5 Southbound
Stay on the M5 until Junction 31
At junction 31 keep in the right hand lanes and continue forward onto the A38 (sign posted Plymouth)
Keep in the right hand lanes then continue forward on the A38 (sign posted Plymouth)
Stay on A38 (about 25 minutes) until you get to the Dartbridge Junction, signposted Buckfastleigh & Totnes A384 (it also says Kingsbridge & Dartmouth A381) A small local sign just before the junction also says Salcombe, Dartington & Staverton.
Follow road to Totnes, (you will drive through Dartington), when approaching Totnes, follow signs for Salcombe & Kingsbridge (turning right at traffic lights for A381)
Stay on A381 for approximately 10 miles following Salcombe signs, until you reach a small roundabout, take second exit at roundabout for Salcombe
Shortly after that, go straight across at crossroads, keep following signs for Salcombe
When you get to the next roundabout take 2nd exit for Salcombe
Drive through the village of Churchstow, and at the next roundabout take first exit (signposted Salcombe)
* Follow that road until you get to a ‘T junction’ turn right, then take next right, signposted South Milton
* Follow road round the bends and into village then, as dropping down slight hill, you will see a thatched cottage on either side of the road, turn left immediately after the cottage (signposted Thurlestone Rock/South Milton Sands)
* Follow the lane for approximately 1 mile, passing Horswell Mews and Cottages, you will see the sea and drive through a wooded area, keep going until you see 'The Barn' on your left hand side.
Driving Directions from Plymouth
From Plymouth take the A379, signposted Kingsbridge, keep on this road for about 15 miles, passing through Modbury.
At the Aveton Gifford roundabout (at the bottom of the hill) go straight on staying on the A379.
At the next roundabout (at the top of the hill) go straight on to the A381 signposted Salcombe.
Stay on A381 until you reach the T junction, then turn right signposted Salcombe.
* Take the first turning on the right, signposted South Milton.
* Follow road round the bends and towards the village, passing the village sign, keep going round another few bends, then as you are dropping down a slight hill, you will see a thatched cottage on either side of the road, turn left immediately after the cottage (signposted Thurlestone Rock/South Milton Sands).
* Follow the lane for approximately 1 mile, passing Horswell Mews & Cottages, then you will see the sea, and then drive through a wooded area, keep going until you see 'The Barn' on your left hand side.
LOCAL TAXI/MINIBUS SUPPLIERS
It is ESSENTIAL that you book taxis well in advance as the wedding is difficult to access.
Taxis can be in high demand during the summer season and we don’t want you to be left waiting for long periods of time.
Taxis:
Towlers Taxi - call Simon 07547247386
24/7 Taxis - 1 to 8 seater taxis
A2B Taxis, Kingsbridge - 01548 854050 or 01548 856666 (also have 2 x 8-seater cabs and an accessible vehicle).
Totally Taxis - 07542 626545
In Hope Taxis - 07719 730428
Coast to Coast - 07938 538030
Mainland Taxis - 07970 121466 (Totnes-based for train pick-ups)
One 2 One Taxis - 07766 406129
Arrow Cars - 01548 856120 (also have a 16-seater minibus)
South Hams Taxis - 01548 852545
Local Minibus
Tally Ho!, are based in Kingsbridge and have a range of smaller coaches and mini buses ideal if you have quite a few guests arriving and departing from one or a couple of locations.
Contact via: www.tallyhocoaches.co.uk or telephone: 01548 853081