Kingsbridge
Things to do in Kingsbridge, Devon
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Kingsbridge works well as a base for exploring South Devon. There are around 18 hotels and guesthouses scattered through the area, ranging from the Burgh Island Hotel (rated 4.7 from 686 reviews) to several characterful inns like The Cricket Inn (rated 4.6 from 983 reviews) and The Sloop Inn. For those preferring to camp, South Devon Camping and Island Lodge both sit nearby.
The food scene is notably strong. Dream Turkish Kitchen stands out with a 4.8 rating from 291 reviews, while Mahabharat Balti House (4.7 from 636 reviews) and Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers (4.6 from 186 reviews) suggest visitors will find decent cooking across different styles. There are also cafés and coffee stops if you want something lighter.
As a destination in its own right, there is less to detain you, though Outside is rated 4.9 from 170 reviews and the Bigbury on Sea Mystery Treasure Trail offers something different. This is really a town to use as a jumping-off point for the wider South Devon coast and countryside, with enough eating and sleeping options to make it comfortable for a few nights.
Where to stay in Kingsbridge(18)
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Burgh Island Hotel
Burgh Island, Kingsbridge
Burton Farmhouse
Galmpton, Kingsbridge
Chillington House
Chillington, Kingsbridge
Church House Inn Churchstow
Churchstow, Kingsbridge
Court Barton Farm
Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge
Estuary View Farm
Estuary View Farm, Kingsbridge
Glebe Farm B&B
Glebe Farm, Kingsbridge
Horsemans Close
West Alvington, Kingsbridge
Things to Do in Kingsbridge(2)
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Attractions Near Kingsbridge
All attractions in Kingsbridge →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Kingsbridge.
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Salcombe · ⭐ 4.9
Thurlestone Sands
Thurlestone · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Bigbury on Sea Beach
Modbury · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Sea Kayak Devon
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
The Burgh Island Sea Tractor
Bigbury-on-Sea · ⭐ 3.1
7 mi
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Totnes · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Blackpool Sands
Dartmouth · ⭐ 4.6
Surfing Cow Farm
Plymouth · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Kingsbridge(2)
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Woodhouse Farm Eco Camping
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Estuary Escapes
⭐ 5.0 · from £120/night
Parkland Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £45/night
Island Lodge
⭐ 4.7 · from £90/night
Valley View Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £18/night
Alston Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.7
Didwell Farm Campsite
⭐ 5.0 · from £20/night
Cool Cow Camping
⭐ 4.2 · from £23/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Kingsbridge
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Parkland
3 cottages · from £631
Tonto’s View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £707
Buddleia
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,816
Rose Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 11 · from £967
The Hayloft
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £323
South Wing
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £517
Cobbles
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
The Courtlands Collection
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £927
Common questions about Kingsbridge
How many campsites are there in Kingsbridge?
We list 2 campsites in and around Kingsbridge, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Kingsbridge?
We list 18 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Kingsbridge.
What is there to do in Kingsbridge?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Kingsbridge.
Where can I eat in Kingsbridge?
We list 24 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Kingsbridge.
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