GETTING AROUND WHILST STAYING AT MERRIFIELD HOUSE
FERRY: There are three local ferries, offering a fun and unique form of transport between some pretty estuary locations.
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Salcombe Ferry - Passenger ferry between Salcombe and East Portlemouth, giving access to coastal paths, coves, and sandy beaches.
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Rivermaid Ferry - Passenger ferry between Kingsbridge and Salcombe, offering scenic harbour cruises on the sheltered estuary waters.
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South Sands Ferry – Passenger ferry between South Sands beach and Salcombe, includes a ride on the infamous sea tractor to land on the beach.
LOCAL BUS: There are regular buses from Kingsbridge to many places of interest nearby. A copy of the South Hams Bus Timetable can be found on the website by googling Devon Bus Timetables - South Hams. In addition, Stagecoach operates a bus services to Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Paignton, Plymouth, Torquay, Totnes, for those that wish to explore further afield.
TAXI: There are plenty of local taxi companies happy to help you with your local travel needs.

Photo credit: South Sands Ferry
