Holiday slip/mooring in Devon

Suffolk Boy · 30 December 2022, 08:56

Hi

Looking to rent a cottage in Devon for the first week of July and thought I could take the (6m) RIB to do some exploring. Any recommendations for where I could launch / moor? I’ve tried a few yacht clubs but they don’t seem to want to commit to a booking.

Cheers

Paul

Steve509926 · 30 December 2022, 09:38

I know it's not Devon but Cornwall. You could try Mylor Marina. They have 6 or 7 rental cottages and visitor pontoon moorings. I was there for 2 weeks last year and had a brilliant time.

Suffolk Boy · 30 December 2022, 10:39

Thanks! That looks perfect - sadly all booked for when I can go but saved for ‘24!

john_c · 30 December 2022, 11:58

Been going to St Mawes opposite Mylor for a few years with my rib.

Launching and moorings here :-

https://www.freshwaterboatyard.com/home

Cheers John

paintman · 30 December 2022, 12:30

Pasco's Boat yard? Just round the corner from St Mawes.
Friend who lives locally keeps a Norfolk Gypsy on one of their swinging moorings.
www.pascosboatyard.co.uk

Plenty of holiday lets in the area.

treerat · 01 January 2023, 15:57

Plenty of options.

Last time I went to Mylor found a great Air bnb 2 miles from the marina, and left the boat on the visitors pontoon for the week.

Devon wise there's a few Plymouth options. Launch Mountbatten and stay at an Air BNB locally or just over the water., using the water taxi to jump accross if needed. There are a number of marinas to stay at. There's a list on the Queens Anniversary pasty run page from last year.

Dartmouth or torquay work really well too. Couple of good holiday parks around if you're thinking pool, gym etc instead of just room.

lakelandterrier · 02 January 2023, 17:12

If wanting S. Devon, the may be options around Brixham (moor at Marina) or Dartmouth - Dart Marina or Noss.

IanDH · 25 January 2023, 23:15

Plenty of visitor moorings in Exmouth and a decent ramp, you might even get into the Marina if you’re lucky. If not, water taxi will be in full swing then. Lots of accom options. It’s a great place to explore from in a rib, Weymouth to Salcombe are day trips in the right conditions. Lyme Regis, Torbay and Dartmouth are all in very easy reach. You could spend a day just exploring the Exe and having lunch at the excellent floating restaurant. I am biased though, it’s home for me.

Obsidian · 26 January 2023, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Suffolk Boy

Looking to rent a cottage in Devon for the first week of July

Where about will you be based?

Steve509926 · 26 January 2023, 21:58

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Originally Posted by IanDH

Plenty of visitor moorings in Exmouth and a decent ramp, you might even get into the Marina if you’re lucky. If not, water taxi will be in full swing then. Lots of accom options. It’s a great place to explore from in a rib, Weymouth to Salcombe are day trips in the right conditions. Lyme Regis, Torbay and Dartmouth are all in very easy reach. You could spend a day just exploring the Exe and having lunch at the excellent floating restaurant. I am biased though, it’s home for me.

Is there plenty close by to explore with a SIB? What's parking like near the slip?

IanDH · 29 January 2023, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Steve509926

Is there plenty close by to explore with a SIB? What's parking like near the slip?

Definitely, you could go up river to Topsham, visit the River Exe Cafe (floating restaurant), short trip to Sandy Bay (good beach) or to Teignmouth. There is plenty of parking near slip, it does fill up in summer though.

Steve509926 · 29 January 2023, 21:15

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Originally Posted by IanDH

Definitely, you could go up river to Topsham, visit the River Exe Cafe (floating restaurant), short trip to Sandy Bay (good beach) or to Teignmouth. There is plenty of parking near slip, it does fill up in summer though.

Thanks Ian.