A Quiet Crossing: Notes from Shaldon and Teignmouth
Lou Robertson spent the weekend at one of our recently listed homes, in the South Devon village of Shaldon.
There’s a particular kind of stillness that belongs to this corner of South Devon, the kind that wraps around you as you step inside the house, softening the edges of the day. Right in the centre of Shaldon, just across from the local bakery and butcher, this beautiful home offers a quiet kind of luxury. Light pours in through wide windows. There are soft carpets underfoot, fresh linens in every room, and thoughtful layers of colour and texture that invite you to slow down and settle in.
It’s the kind of place that encourages simple rituals. Mornings with coffee and warm croissants from across the road. Evenings curled up with the fire. Every room feels calm and considered, a gentle backdrop for days that unfold slowly.
From the doorstep, you can wander down through the village towards the sea. You’re just a short stroll away from a charming riverside spot, with painted cottages and a timeless feel. We found The Clipper Café tucked along the water, its friendly staff and outdoor tables looking out over the estuary was the perfect spot for an early morning coffee. Later, we stopped at The Strand Café for lovely homemade soup and a cream tea simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
From Shaldon beach, a small wooden ferry carries passengers across the water to Teignmouth. It’s a brief crossing, but it feels like a journey, the kind that makes you pause, take in the salt air and notice the world around you.
Teignmouth itself unfolds gently. There are pastel houses, shingle beaches and winding streets that seem made for slow discovery. We wandered without a map, following the scent of coffee and cooking, noting places like The Crab Shack and the Lobster Lounge for a future meal.
By late afternoon, we returned to the house, hands full of things we hadn’t planned to buy, cheeks pink from the awakening breeze. The home welcomed us back with its soft light and familiar stillness. A fire half-laid; the kettle on. Every comfort thought of, without ever feeling overdone.
Staying here is about more than just the idyllic house. It’s about this place, its slower pace, its ferry crossings and friendly cafés. A home to return to, and a village that quietly invites you to linger.
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Property: Fore Street, Shaldon
Words & Photography: Lou Robertson (@iamlourobertson)