A PERFECT DAY

Do

South West Coast Path Britain’s longest footpath traces the north and south coasts of Devon, offering easy access to wild and windswept cliffs, secluded sandy coves and peaceful hamlets. There are plenty of pit stops en route, and regular buses mean you can dip in and out as you please. Bantham to Salcombe has perfect beaches and jagged headlands. southwestcoastpath.org.uk

Drink

The Anchorstone at Sharpham Vineyard The seasonal café at Sharpham Vineyard in Totnes (anchorstoneatsharphamvineyard.co.uk) serves cheese and wine made on the Sharpham Estate. It’s a five-minute walk uphill to the café, which has lovely views of the River Dart. Open daily from 12pm-4.30pm. Wine-tastings and tours of the nearby vineyards can be arranged at the estate shop (10am-6pm). sharpham.com.

Eat

The Beach House (01548 561144; beachhousedevon.com) at South Milton is housed in a weatherbeaten clapboard shack with sea-salty windows overlooking the dramatic sea arch of Thurlestone. Located on the beach, it is the perfect place to stop during a coastal walk for crab cakes, crispy squid or bacon sandwiches.

Rockfish (01803 832800; therockfish.co.uk), a stylish beach shack-style takeaway and restaurant run by celebrity chef Mitch Tonks on the harbour at Dartmouth, serves great fish and chips. The Elephant (01803 200044; elephantrestaurant.co.uk), in Torquay, is one of just a handful of Michelinstarred restaurants in the county and just right for a special occasion; diners can expect novelty desserts, such as pop rock candy, which pops and fizzes with each mouthful. See: telegraph.co.uk/devonguide for more insider tips