Weather
The weather page by Prawle Point Coastguard provides an instant overview of the local weather – including estimated Cloudbase (Bolthead Elevation is 420 ft)
Accommodation
Camping
You are welcome to camp with your aircraft. We only have a portaloo next to the hanger, but you are welcome to use the facilities at Higher Rew campsite which adjoins our airfield and is run by our landlord.
Please don’t just use the camp site facilities at East Soar Farm.
Local Options include:
Higher Rew Campsite – 01548 842681 Aerial photo of route to Higher Crew Campsite.
(5 mins)
East Soar Farm – 01548 561904 Aerial photo of route to East Soar Farm.
(5 mins)
Soar Mill Cove Hotel – 01548 561566
(10 mins)
Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove – 01548 561555
(15mins)
Harbour Hotel, Salcombe – 01548 844 444
(15 mins)
South Sands Hotel, Salcombe – 01548 845900 Aerial photo of route to South Sands beach.
(15 mins)
B & B in walking distance
An annexe (part of West Cliff House at Southdown Farm just two minutes from the airfield) that is available to rent out. Click here for information
Toilets & Refreshments
East Soar Farm: A National Trust property with toilets serving tea, coffee, cakes etc.
Directions:
When parked and logged in, return to the threshold of 29 and beneath the windsock is a locked pedestrian gate for use of visiting pilots only (you will be sent the code along with your PPR), follow the track South for 300m and you’ll find East Soar Farm 01548 561904 (Click here for their website)
Take Away & Patisserie
https://www.slinkyandgingers.co.uk/
They are located at Salcombe Retreat. Park top of the hill before Soar Mill Cove, another option from East Soar Farm.
Taxis
Walking Maps
Bring an Ordnance Survey map with you.
National Trust ‘Overbecks’ is a 20 minute walk away.
Flight Simulator
Tourist Info
For further tourist information: www.salcombeinformation.co.uk