Sell Your Motorhome
We are the local specialists in selling campervans in your area. We will sell your motorhome in Salcombe and Kingsbridge. Get the best price for your motorhome in Ivybridge and Plymouth. We have motorhome buyers for you in Torpoint and Saltash.
Salcombe is a popular resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, south west England. The town is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The town's extensive waterfront and the naturally sheltered harbour formed by the estuary gave rise to its success as a boat and shipbuilding and sailing port and, in modern times, tourism especially in the form of pleasure sailing and yachting. The town is also home to a traditional shellfish fishing industry. The town is part of the electoral ward of Salcombe and Malborough, for which the 2011 census recorded a total population of 3,353.[1]
Kingsbridge Estuary (actually a ria or drowned valley) lies between Bolt Head and Sharpitor on the west and Portlemouth Down on the east, and runs inland for some 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi). The estuary was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in February 1987 and is also a Local Nature Reserve.
If you’re looking for something a little more laid back and off the beaten track then the town of Ivybridge gives you a great alternative to the usual seaside holiday destinations. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and moorland, Ivybridge has a magnificent natural setting and a rich heritage of traditional South Devon industries such as milling and cloth making. The town’s name comes from the bridge over the fast flowing River Erme, which powered Ivybridge’s mills.
The first recorded reference to Ivybridge was in 1280 as a place to cross the River Erme, and by the 1700s the town was thriving as a coaching station on the Exeter to Plymouth road, with a hotel and other facilities for travellers. The bridge was widened to allow heavier traffic and then in 1819 a new bridge was built.
The original Ivy Bridge – the medieval packhorse bridge – still stands and is well worth a visit. You can also follow in the footsteps of famous artists including Turner, who was inspired to immortalise the bridge on canvas. As a gateway to Dartmoor National Park, there are plenty of trails leading you out of Ivybridge and into the surrounding countryside. Once you’ve had enough of exploring, the town centre has some characterful pubs to relax in, and small independent retailers selling quality local produce and arts and crafts.
If supporting local businesses and sustainable farming is important to you, you’ll fit right in here. All the pubs in Ivybridge offer speciality ales from local producers and fresh local produce is promoted extensively both in the restaurants and retail outlets.
For the truly intrepid, Ivybridge is the starting point of the Two Moors Way - a long distance walking route to Lynmouth on the North Coast of Exmoor. The route goes across Dartmoor and Exmoor linking the two National Parks, and much of the 102-mile route is way marked with information boards on places of interest along the way – ideal if you’re looking for a week’s walking holiday.
Saltash is generally the first and last place you encounter on a trip to Cornwall; being located on the western banks of the River Tamar it is found right on the county’s natural border with Devon. Sat prettily in the long shade of the Tamar Bridge, Saltash looks across the waters at the glittering lights of Plymouth and is a quiet haven compared to the famous naval city. You can catch ferries across the river if you are looking for a slower and more picturesque way to get to and from Plymouth without crossing the town’s impressive bridge.
Saltash is the largest town close to the Rame Head Peninsula and has all the facilities and activities you would expect to find, including banks and supermarkets, for your daily needs. There are also pubs, restaurants, cafes and independent shops for you to dine at or explore.
The Heritage Coast is a few miles to the south and is home to stately homes and gardens like Cotehele and Antony House. The area is also great for scuba diving thanks to an artificial reef consisting of the wreck of the HMS Scylla. Charming beaches and rolling Cornish countryside surround the town.
Home to the spectacular Royal Albert Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, most people who are travelling into Cornwall travel its length. To see the bridge at its best and enjoy views across the river, head out onto its pedestrian walkway. The bridge is of historical relevance to engineers as it is the first suspension bridge in the world to be both broadened and enhanced whilst remaining open to the public. If you are feeling energetic Saltash has its own leisure centre with swimming pools and fitness suites. Also, in town, the China Fleet Club has a golf course and beauty treatments for its visitors.
Saltash’s location on the banks of the River Tamar, slightly upstream from Plymouth - one of England’s most enduring naval cities - means that the town’s history will forever be intertwined with ships, boats, and the seas and rivers upon which they sail. It’s telling that you can still visit the restored 15th-century home of Mary Newman – the first wife of the explorer and master mariner Sir Francis Drake. From the small pier, you can take a ferry for a day trip to the historic Plymouth Barbican or embark on an enjoyable cruise along the River Tamar. Take advantage of the handy free parking and boat launching facilities – these make Saltash a great centre for divers and sailors that aim to discover the many inlets and estuaries of Devon and Cornwall for themselves.
