Guidebook for Mount Batten, Plymouth
Sightseeing
Join a Gin Tour but you will need to book ahead. Discover the history of the hallowed Black Friar's Distillery and get an introduction to the centuries old Plymouth Gin distillation process. Your tour includes a short tutored tasting of Plymouth Gin Original and Plymouth Sloe Gin. Book a distillery tour www.plymouthgin.com
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Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StJoin a Gin Tour but you will need to book ahead. Discover the history of the hallowed Black Friar's Distillery and get an introduction to the centuries old Plymouth Gin distillation process. Your tour includes a short tutored tasting of Plymouth Gin Original and Plymouth Sloe Gin. Book a distillery tour www.plymouthgin.com
The SW coastal path passes close by the home, before taking its spectacular route overlooking Plymouth Sound towards Bovisands beach and Wembury Bay. It's approximately 6 miles from the home to Wembury which is probably a good day's route, with several possible cafe stops en route, at Jennycliffe and Bovisands. The No. 48 bus runs hourly & will bring you back (change at Plymstock for the No. 2 to Mountbatten). The other way routes you to the pretty village of Turnchapel then around Hooe Lake and towards Plymouth city centre. Ideal for keen walkers - bring your walking boots.
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South West Coast Path Association
Royal William RoadThe SW coastal path passes close by the home, before taking its spectacular route overlooking Plymouth Sound towards Bovisands beach and Wembury Bay. It's approximately 6 miles from the home to Wembury which is probably a good day's route, with several possible cafe stops en route, at Jennycliffe and Bovisands. The No. 48 bus runs hourly & will bring you back (change at Plymstock for the No. 2 to Mountbatten). The other way routes you to the pretty village of Turnchapel then around Hooe Lake and towards Plymouth city centre. Ideal for keen walkers - bring your walking boots.
Situated at the very heart of the historic town of Tavistock is the ancient Pannier Market (open Tues - Sat 9.30-4pm). A range of quality stalls selling fresh local produce, hand made local items etc. Dukes coffee shop in the courtyard is good for lunch or coffee stop. About 45 mins north of Plymouth - ideal to combine with an afternoon trip to Dartmoor.
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Tavistock
Situated at the very heart of the historic town of Tavistock is the ancient Pannier Market (open Tues - Sat 9.30-4pm). A range of quality stalls selling fresh local produce, hand made local items etc. Dukes coffee shop in the courtyard is good for lunch or coffee stop. About 45 mins north of Plymouth - ideal to combine with an afternoon trip to Dartmoor.
Get into the holiday mood with a boat trip around Plymouth to see the sights
https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/barbican-royal-william-yard-mount-edgcumbe/
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Plymouth Boat Trips
Madeira RoadGet into the holiday mood with a boat trip around Plymouth to see the sights
https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/barbican-royal-william-yard-mount-edgcumbe/
The Box is a multi-million pound gallery and museum complex on North Hill that houses Plymouth's most important heritage collections on one site. Beautifully and clearly collated, a visit will surely delight all members of a family, from the colourful figureheads looking down from above in the entrance hall to the hairy mammoth and much more.
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Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Tavistock PlaceThe Box is a multi-million pound gallery and museum complex on North Hill that houses Plymouth's most important heritage collections on one site. Beautifully and clearly collated, a visit will surely delight all members of a family, from the colourful figureheads looking down from above in the entrance hall to the hairy mammoth and much more.
One visit may not be enough to experience the delights of the Aquarium so why not buy the ticket which allows multiple visits in one season? The sharks and rays silently swooshing above your head are captivating. Take the yellow ferry across to the Barbican and the Aquarium will be found across the footbridge on your right, next to the Rockfish restaurant.
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National Marine Aquarium
One visit may not be enough to experience the delights of the Aquarium so why not buy the ticket which allows multiple visits in one season? The sharks and rays silently swooshing above your head are captivating. Take the yellow ferry across to the Barbican and the Aquarium will be found across the footbridge on your right, next to the Rockfish restaurant.
Watersports
Just 5 mins walk to the Centre - lots of water sports/ activities/ instruction on offer including kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, dinghy & keelboat sailing. This Airbnb home is ideally situated if your water-based activity/ regatta is being organised from MBC.
Mountbatten Water Sports Centre station
Just 5 mins walk to the Centre - lots of water sports/ activities/ instruction on offer including kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, dinghy & keelboat sailing. This Airbnb home is ideally situated if your water-based activity/ regatta is being organised from MBC.
Famous outdoor sea pool overlooking Plymouth Hoe. Open-water swimming to the east of the Lido is now very popular: 2 sea rafts have been recently added.
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Tinside Lido
Hoe RoadFamous outdoor sea pool overlooking Plymouth Hoe. Open-water swimming to the east of the Lido is now very popular: 2 sea rafts have been recently added.
A friendly, modern, independently run leisure club which offers short term membership (1 day/ 1 week) & its just up the road. Check the website for facility timetable. Heated pool and adults-only spa facilities / jacuzzi pool. Catering now provided by the local deli: La Bouche which is also open for non club members. Why not plan a swim with a hearty breakfast to follow?
Fort Stamford Health and Fitness
Jennycliff LaneA friendly, modern, independently run leisure club which offers short term membership (1 day/ 1 week) & its just up the road. Check the website for facility timetable. Heated pool and adults-only spa facilities / jacuzzi pool. Catering now provided by the local deli: La Bouche which is also open for non club members. Why not plan a swim with a hearty breakfast to follow?
Neighbourhoods
Mothecombe beach is just a short drive away from the home. Locally it is one of the nicest beaches to visit with a car park and cafe. It’s situated on the River Erme so you could combine with a visit to Newton Ferrers/Nos Mayo.
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Mothecombe Beach
Mothecombe beach is just a short drive away from the home. Locally it is one of the nicest beaches to visit with a car park and cafe. It’s situated on the River Erme so you could combine with a visit to Newton Ferrers/Nos Mayo.
Just a 5 mins walk to Batten Bay beach from the home - it’s a ‘locals beach’. Beautiful views across Plymouth Sound towards the breakwater and Cawsands. Relax, swim or have a BBQ here. Galley kitchen is just across the road if you need supplies.
Batten Bay
Just a 5 mins walk to Batten Bay beach from the home - it’s a ‘locals beach’. Beautiful views across Plymouth Sound towards the breakwater and Cawsands. Relax, swim or have a BBQ here. Galley kitchen is just across the road if you need supplies.
Cycling activities
Moderate to keen cyclists will surely enjoy a day in the saddle on Route 27, which heads north out of Plymouth towards Dartmoor, passing through Pymbridge Woods. You can either cycle from the house or drive to the Coypool park n ride and start there. It's a gentle gradient all the way to Clerebrook, or carry on a little further for a cafe stop at Dartmoor Bakery or Scarlett’s Kitchen in Yelverton, or another 5 miles or so toTavistock. Mostly on offroad hard surface ideal for hybrid, mountain or e-bikes. Alternatively, drive to Okehampton and join the Granite Way (route 27) to Lydford. Can highly recommend the Castle Inn for a magnificent lunch in the garden.
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Dartmoor National Park, Drake's Trail Cycle Path
Moderate to keen cyclists will surely enjoy a day in the saddle on Route 27, which heads north out of Plymouth towards Dartmoor, passing through Pymbridge Woods. You can either cycle from the house or drive to the Coypool park n ride and start there. It's a gentle gradient all the way to Clerebrook, or carry on a little further for a cafe stop at Dartmoor Bakery or Scarlett’s Kitchen in Yelverton, or another 5 miles or so toTavistock. Mostly on offroad hard surface ideal for hybrid, mountain or e-bikes. Alternatively, drive to Okehampton and join the Granite Way (route 27) to Lydford. Can highly recommend the Castle Inn for a magnificent lunch in the garden.
A row of electric Beryl bikes have been made available for visitors to hire ( at the Hotel Mountbatten near ferry shelter). Ideal for gently familiarizing yourself with the local area. Similar bikes are also located in Plymouth city where there are lots of routed cycle paths.
Hotel Mount Batten
Lawrence RoadA row of electric Beryl bikes have been made available for visitors to hire ( at the Hotel Mountbatten near ferry shelter). Ideal for gently familiarizing yourself with the local area. Similar bikes are also located in Plymouth city where there are lots of routed cycle paths.
Food scene
Traditional, family run pub in Turnchapel that serves great home cooked food & beer/cider as well as the new specialist gins. Generous portions. Within 20 mins walking distance. The Sunday roast is good too. Booking advisable.
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Clovelley Bay Inn
Boringdon RoadTraditional, family run pub in Turnchapel that serves great home cooked food & beer/cider as well as the new specialist gins. Generous portions. Within 20 mins walking distance. The Sunday roast is good too. Booking advisable.
Great for coffee, lunch or takeaway. Open until 3pm daily (last food orders 2.30). Situated in the hangars, opposite Batten beach. Great views of the Sound.
Galley Kitchen Mount Batten
11 Lawrence RoadGreat for coffee, lunch or takeaway. Open until 3pm daily (last food orders 2.30). Situated in the hangars, opposite Batten beach. Great views of the Sound.
Just a few paces from the home. Lovely waterside bar and restaurant for casual dining or pre dinner drinks. http://www.bridgeatmountbatten.com
Open for breakfast, coffee, lunch and dinner. Popular with yachting folk and locals.
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The Bridge
55 Shaw WayJust a few paces from the home. Lovely waterside bar and restaurant for casual dining or pre dinner drinks. http://www.bridgeatmountbatten.com
Open for breakfast, coffee, lunch and dinner. Popular with yachting folk and locals.
The Mussel Inn at Down Thomas has been voted a top pub restaurant in Plymouth and is easily accessible (by car) from Mountbatten. Varied delicious menu including River Fowey mussels. Closed Mon/Tues.
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The Mussel Inn
The Mussel Inn at Down Thomas has been voted a top pub restaurant in Plymouth and is easily accessible (by car) from Mountbatten. Varied delicious menu including River Fowey mussels. Closed Mon/Tues.
Lovely waterside cafe adjacent to the Turnchapel Wharf (about 25 mins walk from the home) & perfect for a stop off if you’re exploring the area. Serves great coffee, healthy buddha bowls, avacado on toast, yummy cakes etc. Open until around 3pm daily.
The Guard Room
20 Barton RdLovely waterside cafe adjacent to the Turnchapel Wharf (about 25 mins walk from the home) & perfect for a stop off if you’re exploring the area. Serves great coffee, healthy buddha bowls, avacado on toast, yummy cakes etc. Open until around 3pm daily.
Located next to the National Aquarium, a visit to Rockfish for a fish lunch or dinner is the perfect place to enjoy gorgeous fresh fish (cooked simply) with an endless supply of double cooked chips. Rockfish is a local chain of south west fish restaurants created by local chef, Mitch Tonks.
Rockfish
Located next to the National Aquarium, a visit to Rockfish for a fish lunch or dinner is the perfect place to enjoy gorgeous fresh fish (cooked simply) with an endless supply of double cooked chips. Rockfish is a local chain of south west fish restaurants created by local chef, Mitch Tonks.
Independent small coffee shop / deli in Oreston (the village along from Turnchapel). The owner makes her own scotch eggs / sausage rolls etc which are delicious. Lots of lovely cakes n real coffee. The perfect coffee stop in a lovely waterside village. The Olive Branch is at 167 Plymstock Road, Oreston PL97LJ
The Olive Branch
Independent small coffee shop / deli in Oreston (the village along from Turnchapel). The owner makes her own scotch eggs / sausage rolls etc which are delicious. Lots of lovely cakes n real coffee. The perfect coffee stop in a lovely waterside village. The Olive Branch is at 167 Plymstock Road, Oreston PL97LJ
Golf
Visitors are welcome to play golf at this challenging 18 hole local Golf club. Enjoy the wonderful views. See website to make a pre booking.
Staddon Heights
96 Staddon LnVisitors are welcome to play golf at this challenging 18 hole local Golf club. Enjoy the wonderful views. See website to make a pre booking.