NOSS MAYO & NEWTON FERRERS
It is difficult to adequately describe the unique beauty of the Yealm Estuary. Hopefully the photographs will convey a little of the charm of Noss Mayo, Newton Ferrers and the surrounding villages that await the visitor.
BOATING
The Yealm is a haven for boating of all types. Local boat hire is available or you may prefer to take a boat trip or fishing trip, both available locally.
For local BOAT HIRE please contact Phil Carter on 01752-872189 but not during the day - he is afloat then !!!
THE CREEK, NOSS MAYO
River swimming in the Yealm is safe although the outgoing tide is quite fast midstream. The smaller Noss Creek, with Pope's Quay in front of The Swan Inn, (photo top right) is very popular, as are Old Cellars Beach and Stoke Beach.
WALKING & FISHING
The Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo area is great for walking. Visit this website for information on walking routes.
If you are interested in fishing, please visit http://www.fishingforeveryone.com/ for information on fishing.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
The small town of Ermington features a church with a strange, crooked spire.
For an unusual view of Devon, Airtopia offer hot air balloon rides (Tel: 01364 73969, Email: info@airtopia.co.uk - please mention Yealm Holidays' holiday cottages' website when you email!)
MORE INFORMATION
The Francis Frith collection has more information about Newton and Noss, plus photographs and maps.
PLYMOUTH & THE BARBICAN
Plymouth is one of the major cities of the South West of England and is certainly the most historical. The city has played a part in England's history throughout time and is famous for Sir Francis Drake, The Pilgrim Fathers and has always been of great naval importance to the country.
The Barbican (view map) in particular has been the focal point of much historic activity and remains a busy fishing harbour with a thriving fresh fish market. Many individual shops and bistros can be found in the locality.
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The Barbican, PlymouthA popular place for locals and tourists alike, with the colourful fleet of fishing boats arriving with their catch in the mornings. |
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Typical cobbled streetAn alternative quieter view of a typical cobbled street in the Barbican area. The public house 'The Robin Hood' on this street corner serves local ales and food to whet your appetite before exploring further afield. Notice the narrow streets and old buildings. |
GENERAL LOCAL INFORMATION including supermarkets within 12 miles (if you MUST use one!)
DOCTORS: Yealm Medical Centre 01752-880567 - Emergency only 01752-880392
EMERGENCY OUT OF HOURS 'DEVON DOCTORS ON CALL' TEL: 08456-710270
VETs: WOODLAND VETERINARY CENTRE IVYBRIDGE
[Jeremy & Gisella Kneen] 01752-690999
TIM'S TAXIS: Holbeton village, by advance bookings only : 01752-830225
ALSO SEVERAL OTHER TAXIS: the BEST one being the local Plympton Company 01752-222222.
These are very prompt and courteous but book in advance - they are always very busy.
PUBS etc [food]
Newton Ferrers :
- A very popular tea shop - The Tea Shop on the Green.
- Dolphin Inn right on the watershore : 01752-872007
- Yacht Club Flying Bridge Bistro, now renamed Galley : 01752-872232
- Village Fayre RESTAURANT (and Coffee Shop) : 01752-872491
Noss Mayo: The Swan Inn [see the top photo] : 01752-872392.[a real old pub! log fire, local fish is a speciality]
Brixton is on the Yealmpton to Plymouth road (A379) 5 miles west from us, with JUST WILLIAMS RESTAURANT, and a very good FISH & CHIP shop with its own parking for customers only]
Yealmpton: Old Mother Hubbards is the original old thatched cottage [MING Chinese Restaurant and Takeway] where the writer of the Nursery Rhyme lived. Good food pubs including The Rose & Crown that has VERY good bar meals and an excellent restaurant.] Market Street Café Coffee Shop
Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, Yealmpton and Brixton are all about 10 miles East of Plymouth. The A379 at YEALMPTON runs WEST [left] to Plymouth from Dartmouth
SUPERMARKETS :
- 6 miles west - at Plymstock. - Morrisons, Somerfield and Lidl
- 8 miles west - on the way to Plymouth - another Morrisons
- 9 miles north - at Lee Mill - Tesco
- 10 miles west, and almost in Plymouth, at Marsh Mills [flyover etc] - Sainsbury
- 12 miles west, in Plymouth City Centre, several including Marks and Spencer and another Sainsbury.
BEST OF ALL -our local shops : The Newton Ferrers Post Office, the Plymouth Co-op in Newton Ferrers [no parking] On the B3186/A379 two miles from Newton and Noss is Yealmpton Post Office and The licensed Village Store and Off-Licence [excellent wines] in Yealmpton which both have parking [also the petrol station in Yealmpton, no fuels in Newton or Noss] Plymouth Co-op in Newton Ferrers AND Yealmpton Village Store both have a Cashpoint machine
Updated 3 December 2011