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

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

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

It looks like we're going to Salcombe

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.

3.5 hrs from Poole

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

Or Hope the other side is quieter and lovely too.

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

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

Thanks will look at those.

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

Fly to Scilly from Newquay?

Lovely idea but definitely over budget and distance to travel.

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

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 :-)

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

Thanks for suggestions.