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locals and holidaymakers with an abundance of fresh cracked lobster, scallops and mussels on the banks of the Dart. Today the family business, run by Clare and Jasmine Harvey and Will Froude is still as popular and has been given an added boost by the introduction of the company’s very own ferry service transporting hungry diners from Dartmouth up river to the scenic café. The ferry, run by Clare’s son Buddy,


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starts at 10.15am from Dartmouth’s double steps, it’s £6.00 single or £8.50 return and runs all day until the last person leaves the café. Will hopes the new service will help diners relax by removing the pressure of a strict ferry timetable: “In the past we’ve had people say they can’t have pudding as they have to dash for the hourly ferry, we didn’t like watching people getting nervous when they’re trying to enjoy their meal so we thought why not start our own service to give people more choice and flexibility!” The boat, which is a stylish blue and white to match the feel of the café it serves, also runs a late night ferry service, for those staying in Dittisham but heading out to Dartmouth for dinner, and it can be hired for events and weddings. The Anchorstone is situated within


a stone’s throw of the River Dart with customers able to sit back and watch the comings and goings on the water; kingfishers darting from tree to tree or children eagerly crabbing along the pontoon. Many improvements have been made over the past two decades taking it far from its humble beginnings as a tea and scone garden


he Anchorstone Café in Dittisham first opened its doors 18 years ago delighting


café in the 50s (built after the end of rationing throughout Britain). Now foodies from across the country make a beeline for the charming wooden terrace with queues spilling onto the street every summer. “Our top sellers are the scallop Caesar salad and whole Start Bay cracked crab served with garlic mayo, washed down with an ice cold glass of Rosé,” adds Will. “Everything is as local as we can possibly get it - mussels from Elberry Cove, River Yealm oysters, and Dartmouth crab which we collect from the day boats.” It’s a seasonal business open March


to November each year, with the most eager customers ringing every January to book for the opening weekend! Most seats are outside, but if customers are a little chilly there’s always the option of escaping to the cosy shed with its patio doors facing the view. They are dog and family friendly and say they strive to keep the atmosphere warm and relaxed, whatever the weather! The family also run the


Anchorstone Dartmouth on Coronation Park which, in its fourth year, has become a firm al fresco favourite for many in the town. “The breakfasts are very popular,” says


Jasmine. “We serve a great full English which goes down very well with early bird dog walkers, fishermen and builders. Then a second wave of customers arrive at about 10am when those taking the day at a slower pace venture out. We also have a vegan offering which is overnight oats in almond milk served with chia seeds, fruit and honey.” At lunchtime diners can tuck into fish tacos and beautiful rainbow salad jars crammed with coleslaw, peas, beetroot, leaves (grown in Staverton) and topped with prawns or smoked salmon. Afternoon park goers can enjoy an Owens coffee (locally roasted to order) and an array of tempting cakes from Salcombe Bake House. Children, red faced from the play park, can choose one of the many flavours of ice cream or homemade fruit lollies from a dedicated counter at the end of the café.


The Anchorstone Dartmouth opens at 7am, no booking required. The Dittisham café starts at 10.30am for coffee and lunch is served from 12. To book or enquire about the ferry go to anchorstonecafe.co.uk


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