This youth hostel I found adorable. My son and I stayed here in August. The manager Andrew was just…read moreone of the best managers I have come across - friendly, warm, knowledgebale, a real gem. The hostel is old (it was one of the first) and basic but it adds to its charm. There was a real communal spirit here and everyone talked to everyone. There was a big box of sporting equipment and plenty of space for the kids (borders national trust land). Camping also available. Highly receommended for the simple life and peace and quiet.

Globe backparker what I can tell about this. Such a nice people there. The rooms are really not…read morebad. We can sleep very good. It's clean. The price is very correct and cheaper than other place so if you come to Exeter for some days or weeks you can stay here ! You will see you'll be happy .

I stayed here over the weekend, which was a bit of a last-minute decision, as I was meant to be…read morestaying with a friend but that fell through. Luckily, they had a private room left, which my boyfriend and I slept in and I have to say, I was quite impressed! The guy who let us in and showed us to our room was really friendly and the room itself was bright and spacious, with an exceptionally comfortable four poster double bed. There is no curfew, so you can wander in and out as you please, and you can park your car just outside for a couple of quid. I didn't get the chance to meet many people, but that's because we only spent the one night here and didn't make much of an effort to socialise, as we arrived late and were knackered. Would recommend staying here though, as it's great value for money.

We walked there along the coast path from Soar Mill Cove Hotel (qv). Parking is limited so if you…read morearrive on foot (short steep climb form Salcombe) or by cycle, you get a free cup of tea. As we are NT members entrance was free also. Last review sums it up quite well. Cafe service was good but cafe may have been a bit tidier and tables cleared more promptly.

This smallish garden is owned by the National Trust and is special for two reasons: the stunning…read moresetting with excellent views over the sea and the Salcombe estuary plus the unusual exotic plants which are grown there thanks to the mild climate of this coastal garden, lots of lush semi tropical plants like echiums and banana palms. The terraces are quite steep so its nbot suitable for all. There is also a museum of curios in the Edwardian house but I haven't been inside. Overbecks isn't large so you don't need that long there but its a lovely place to spend a couple of hours just chilling out and if the sun is out you'll think you're on some foreign riviera!