Ursula’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful salt water swimming pool on the Hoe - be prepared for the cold water.
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Tinside Lido
Hoe RoadA beautiful salt water swimming pool on the Hoe - be prepared for the cold water.
Devils Point Tidal Pool – good for younger children (where the locals go) at the end of Durnford Street PL1 (just before the Royal William Yard), keep walking down Durnford street until you get to the sea (just past The Artillary Tower) and you will have reached the natural tidal pool.
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Devils Point Tidal Pool
Admiralty RoadDevils Point Tidal Pool – good for younger children (where the locals go) at the end of Durnford Street PL1 (just before the Royal William Yard), keep walking down Durnford street until you get to the sea (just past The Artillary Tower) and you will have reached the natural tidal pool.
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First rate conversion of victualling yard into multi-use area - cafes, bars, restaurants & private apartments. Beautiful spot - looking out across the Tamar to Mount Edgecumbe, Cornwall.
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Royal William Yard
First rate conversion of victualling yard into multi-use area - cafes, bars, restaurants & private apartments. Beautiful spot - looking out across the Tamar to Mount Edgecumbe, Cornwall.
Take the Cremyll Ferry to Mount Edgecumbe
The 8 minute trip takes you across the River Tamar, with spectacular views of Mount Edgcumbe, Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound.
Cremyll Ferry departs from Admirals Hard, Stonehouse in Plymouth every 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour (with an eight minute crossing time).
1 hour walk to the Devonport Inn at Kingsand
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Cremyll Ferry
Take the Cremyll Ferry to Mount Edgecumbe
The 8 minute trip takes you across the River Tamar, with spectacular views of Mount Edgcumbe, Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound.
Cremyll Ferry departs from Admirals Hard, Stonehouse in Plymouth every 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour (with an eight minute crossing time).
1 hour walk to the Devonport Inn at Kingsand
Take the ferry to Cawsand Beach
The Cawsand Ferry service has been operating for more than one hundred years, connecting Plymouth to the beautiful beaches and villages of Cawsand and Kingsand.
The Weston Maid, offers a 30 minute sailing to and from the Barbican Landing Stage in Plymouth, directly onto Cawsand Beach.
Devonport Inn at Kingsand serves good food
Check out http://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk for more info, timetables and prices
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Cawsand Beach
Take the ferry to Cawsand Beach
The Cawsand Ferry service has been operating for more than one hundred years, connecting Plymouth to the beautiful beaches and villages of Cawsand and Kingsand.
The Weston Maid, offers a 30 minute sailing to and from the Barbican Landing Stage in Plymouth, directly onto Cawsand Beach.
Devonport Inn at Kingsand serves good food
Check out http://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk for more info, timetables and prices
Unspoilt beautiful beach & surrnounding countryside
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Mothecombe Beach
Unspoilt beautiful beach & surrnounding countryside
Explore Dartmoor via A386 (private car or bus http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/transport.php - or train to Tavistock, Gunnislake, or Ivybridge)
An easy walk but rewarding walk is up Sheeps Tor: Just after Yelverton, turn off B3212 at Dousland. Sheepstor, Yelverton PL20 6PF
Also, loads of different walks around Burrator Resevoir, including through the Arboretum. As a bonus there is a visitor center there, and often an ice-cream van at the dam
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Dartmoor National Park
PL20Explore Dartmoor via A386 (private car or bus http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/transport.php - or train to Tavistock, Gunnislake, or Ivybridge)
An easy walk but rewarding walk is up Sheeps Tor: Just after Yelverton, turn off B3212 at Dousland. Sheepstor, Yelverton PL20 6PF
Also, loads of different walks around Burrator Resevoir, including through the Arboretum. As a bonus there is a visitor center there, and often an ice-cream van at the dam
Food scene
Boston Tea Party
82-84 Vauxhall StGreat for a healthy breakfast/lunch
Friendly, family run, contemporary English restaurant - very good
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Salumi
18 Millbay RdFriendly, family run, contemporary English restaurant - very good
Very good Thai & Malaysian food, overlooking Sutton Harbour
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Suphas
Marrowbone SlipVery good Thai & Malaysian food, overlooking Sutton Harbour
Good for brunch, great cocktails & child friendly. Great spot in the Royal William Yard - looking out across the water.
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Seco Lounge
4 Royal William RdGood for brunch, great cocktails & child friendly. Great spot in the Royal William Yard - looking out across the water.
Traditional family run Italian restaurant for over 30 years, very good
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Positano
36-38 Mayflower StTraditional family run Italian restaurant for over 30 years, very good
Great for wine and sharing platters. Lovely spot - over looking the marina
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HonkyTonk Wine Library
North East QuayGreat for wine and sharing platters. Lovely spot - over looking the marina
If you like Gin, the Distillery Bar is worth a visit or take the tour
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Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StIf you like Gin, the Distillery Bar is worth a visit or take the tour
Very good traditional style Japanese restaurant with unassuming entrance (you might easily miss it). Situated on Notte street opposite the entrance to the Barbican, a ten minute walk from the flat. Offers a range of cooked Japanese food as well as delicious sushi.
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Yukisan
51 Notte StVery good traditional style Japanese restaurant with unassuming entrance (you might easily miss it). Situated on Notte street opposite the entrance to the Barbican, a ten minute walk from the flat. Offers a range of cooked Japanese food as well as delicious sushi.
a family run bistro serving delicious vegetarian and vegan food in a lovely setting
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Cosmic Kitchen
Palace Streeta family run bistro serving delicious vegetarian and vegan food in a lovely setting
Delicious sushi bar and restaurant in a beautiful building. Highly recommneded £££
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Kuku Sushi Bar & Robata
19 Princess StDelicious sushi bar and restaurant in a beautiful building. Highly recommneded £££