A pleasant and traditional
village, tucked away in a somewhat bypassed position, being
almost a one street village, on the coastal road between the
magnificent sandy beaches at Whitsand Bay (2 miles away) and Looe which
is about 5 miles further down the coast. During the summer fishermen
pull their small boats up onto the beach, fishing mainly for crab &
oyster which are often available for sale. A tiny village but with a few
cafes and restaurants and a couple of pubs. In particular the
Inn On The Shore is an idyllic setting to savour a drink or food,
with indoor restaurant and outdoor seating overlooking the sandy beach.
Adults can watch the children on the beach whilst enjoying a drink and
some peace and quiet from the seating area! The Blue Plate restaurant
does good food. The Swan cafe and coffee shop does good value all day breakfast
with good lunches. The village has a good size general stores with
Post Office. Joined to Downderry is seaton village, next along the coastal
road, having a good family beach and beach cafe and The Smugglers
Inn (with restaurant area).
