May half term alternative to Salcombe

[Willabywallaby]

Hi,

The last 2 years we (my DH and 2DSs) and another family of 4 have been on holiday in the May half term to Salcombe, I'm now looking at booking for the next one but things are already getting booked up.

So I was thinking about an alternative. We live in Poole and don't want to drive more than 3 hrs. We like to be by the coast and our friends get us out walking, but we also like the pubs/restaurants/shops Salcombe has to offer.

Does anyone know of somewhere as good within a 3hr drive of Poole where we will have a much fun as Salcombe?

TIA

[Willabywallaby]

I've just thought Isle of Wight...Good idea??

[serin]

I love Salcombe. The only places I love more are Falmouth, North Norfolk and the Lyn Peninsular but they are all further away.

[Willabywallaby]

It looks like we're going to Salcombe

[BigGapMum]

Fowey in Cornwall is lovely. Lots of boats, great food. Not quite sure if it's within 3 hours of Poole but I shouldn't think it's much more.

[Willabywallaby]

3.5 hrs from Poole

[bowyert1]

Dartmouth & Kingswear which also gives you access to Torbay have a look at the cottages from Blue Chip bit.ly/13PGcRh some great ones there. Definitely a similar feel to Salcombe but providing a different location and a little bit closer to poole

[LittleRobots]

Or Hope the other side is quieter and lovely too.

[Willabywallaby]

We did go to a Hope Cove but it's too quiet. The difficulty now is finding a house that's not booked up!

[babsallen]

Having just made some enquiries, //www.salcombefinest.com have some availability over May BH. Good luck with your plans!

[Willabywallaby]

Thanks will look at those.

[Willabywallaby]

Thanks for your help babsallen but the budget is £1400 for the house.

[BlueChampagne]

Fly to Scilly from Newquay?

[Willabywallaby]

Lovely idea but definitely over budget and distance to travel.

We're thinking about Lyme Regis at the moment, closer! Or Lymington.

[Liketotalk]

Have you looked at this www.luxuryselfcateringuk.com? We stayed there in the summer and loved it. It's Somerset so not sure how long a drive that is from Poole. We love walking and there's certainly plenty of countryside and pubs to explore around there. Hope you find somewhere :-)

[Willabywallaby]

So I eventually booked through coast and country for under £1300, looking forward to it.

Thanks for suggestions.