Mariners & Beyond -
Plus What's On - On and Off the Water?
Stoke Gabriel lies between Totnes and Dartmouth. For centuries Stoke Gabriel has been the centre of the Dart salmon fishing industry. The village has been successful in combining the character of the old with the new. The church of St Mary and Gabriel has an ancient yew tree reputed to be over a 1000 years old.
How to find Mariners Cottage
Stoke Gabriel can be found off the A385 Paignton to Totnes road and is approx. 4 miles from each town. (on map below we are just under the T of Torbay).
If travelling from the Exeter and M5 direction continue south onto the A38 signed for Plymouth and Torquay. Then follow the A380 signed for Torquay and Paignton. Continue on the A380 towards Brixham. Now look for the A385 sign posted Totnes and Stoke Gabriel at a set of cross roads/traffic lights. Turn right onto A385.
After a short distance you will enter Collaton St Mary. Turn left by the side of a bar/restaurant again signed for Stoke Gabriel. Follow this road into Stoke Gabriel. Narrow roads now so take care. Continue on this road past a garage and a school until you see a pub called the Castle. Take the road to the right of the Castle called Mill Hill. The Quay is down this road. Watch for signs for the Quay and River Shack Bistro/Café. Mariners is situated at the bottom of the hill opposite the grass car parking area.
For Sat Nav users the post code is: TQ9 6RD
For more routing information visit:
www.multimap.com
By Rail
Paignton and Totnes Railway Stations are within 5 miles. Taxis can be found at both stations. The 25 bus runs from Paignton to Stoke Gabriel 8 times per day ecxluding Sundays.
By Air
Exeter Airoport is under 30 miles from Mariners. Again taxis are based at the airport.
Tides Reach
Car Parking at Mariners
We have 1 season ticket for the private car park on the quay or on the grass opposite Mariners Cottage, so when you arrive please advise the car park attendant that you are staying at Mariners Cottage and you will receive free parking for the week.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR ONE CAR ONLY AND YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK A TRAILER IN THE CAR PARK. Additional cars can purchase from the car park attendant a weekly pass at a reduced rate to the daily rate.
2021 What's on?
Sadly many of the following may be cancelled due to Covid-19. Contact local TIC offices for up to date info.
Pirate Festival Brixham (Harbour area) A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! The Brixham Pirate Festival is an annual gathering of the worlds most infamous pirates and lowly scallywags.
Dartmouth Music Festival Dartmouth The Dart Music Festival is an annual music event over three days. There are over 100 acts performing in over 20 closely sited town venues.
Devon County Show Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ Three days of the year when the county is revealed in all its glory! The best of food, farming and entertainment.
Brixfest Brixham (Harbour area) BrixFest enters 2019 in its eighth year having firmly established itself as one of Brixham’s leading festivals. We pride ourselves on getting bigger and better each year, and BrixFest 2019 is no different!
Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta Brixham (Harbour area) The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since the early 1800’s. In 1914, King George V presented the Perpetual Challenge Cup also popularly known as the 'King George V Cup'.
Torbay Airshow Visible from all around the bay Some of the best military and civilian airshow performers will soar through the skies over Torbay in June 2019 and will be complimented by a host of activities on the ground.
Occombe Festival Occombe Farm, Paignton Two days of live foot-stomping music, over 40 varieties of beers and ales to try alongside ciders, wine, Prosecco and Pimm's, and a feast of delicious local food too.
Trawler Race Brixham (Harbour area) Skippers dress the boats with bunting and battle it out with two lap race around the Bay and fun and festivities on the quay all raising money for local charities.
Kingsbeer Festival Kingswear The annual KingsBeer Festival will be on the embankment at Kingswear and has uninterrupted, panoramic views of the River Dart. Sample fantastic beers sourced from across the UK and there will be live music and a BBQ too!
Brixham Yacht Racing Regatta Brixham (Harbour area) IRC class, NHC progressive handicap class, Sonata one design, full social programme.
Paignton Festival Paignton 9 days of entertainment for the whole family, raising money for local charities. Paignton Harbour Festival 27 Jul Paignton (Harbour area) Craft and food stalls, chef demonstrations, boat trips, kids activities and live entertainment.
Torbay Steam Fair Churston Ferrers, Brixham Steam working and vintage gathering - steam demonstrations, traction engines, vintage cars, commercials, moterbikes, military tractors, stationary engines, fairground rides and more!
Cockington Fayre Cockington Village Come and join in a traditional old English village summer fair in beautiful Cockington. Paignton Regatta 10 - 18 Aug Paignton Paignton Regatta is a good old-fashioned week of traditional seaside fun, mainly taking place on and around Paignton Green.
Torbay Lifeboat Seaside Special RNLI Lifeboat Station, Brixham One big day of water side activities and events around the Lifeboat Station and Breakwater. B
Torbay Royal Regatta Torquay One of the premiere sailing regattas in the South West, the event remains as popular as ever and this year promises to be another great occasion with over a 100 yachts and dinghies expected.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta Dartmouth The Regatta is based around a programme of rowing and sailing events, but also incorporates a busy programme of activities including air displays, fireworks, a large fair, and many other smaller events that happen in and around the town centre.
Dartmouth Food Festival Dartmouth With street entertainers, food and drink stalls, cooking contests to enter and children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and classes, you and your children will have a wonderful day out.
Lanterns, Lights & 'luminations Brixham (Harbour area).
Useful links:
www.englishriviera.co.uk or call them on 0870 7070010.
http://www.sharpham.com - Sample Devonshire wines at the local vineyard & visit the creamery/organic dairy farm
http://www.riverlink.co.uk - Boat trips in between Dartmouth and Totnes
http://www.canoeadventures.co.uk - Canoeing on the river Dart.
http://www.dartharbour.org.uk - Visiting the area with a dinghy?
http://www.southdevonrailway.org - One of the local steam trains.
Local Village information
There are 2 buses per day into Totnes. Details can be obtained from the Post Office which is located in the grocery shop opposite the Church House Inn.
There are 2 shops in Stoke Gabriel. A post office in the grocery shop and craft shop. Morrisons can be found in Totnes and Sainsburys on the A380 towards Brixham. There is also a 2nd Morrisons next to Paignton Zoo close to the traffic lights in Coleton St Mary.
There are 2 pubs and 2 restaurants. The Castle, Church House Inn and the Red Slipper, plus the River Shack Cafe/Bistro close to the cottage.
The Castle Inn 01803 782255
A child and dog friendly pub serving real ales and good quality food.
The Church House Inn 01803 782384
A dog friendly very popular and friendly pub. Children allowed outside on the picnic benches but not inside. Good food and great real ales.
The River Shack
On the quay and well worth checking out....especially on a Friday night in the summer for there famous BBQ's. They also serve a good selection of specials. Certainly worth checking them out soon after you arrive.
Boating on the Dart
Unlike most cottages on the quay Mariners Cottage does have space for a small dinghy, which can be left on the terrace outside the front door providing you can lift it over our low front gate. Guests bring paddle boards, inflatables, kayaks or canoes and can store them out of sight on the top terrace. You can also arrange with the Stoke Gabriel Boating Association for sailing or larger dinghies to be stored at their dinghy park at The Point during your visit.
The SGBA regulations insist that you have Third Party Insurance - this usually comes as part of your own insurance policy. At least one of your party must be a qualified and competent sailor.
SGBA have no fixed fee for use of the dinghy park, but request an appropriate donation to their funds. Contact them at: www.sgba.org.uk
Kayak and Canoe Hire on the River Dart,Stoke Gabriel, TotnesAdvance bookings are recommended and can be made by completing an online booking form on their website www.totneskayaks.co.uk or by phoning Totnes Kayaks on 07799 403788.
If you are coming down on holiday with us why not get out on the water and enjoy your days. The villages and towns on the Dart can be paddled to and from Stoke Gabriel, but some are hard to get to by road so make the most of the river. On the water you can get away from the noise, hassle, and traffic jams to take in the beautiful views and get to your destination relaxed and ready to explore!
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