The Fort (as it is known locally) is an Inn-come-Hotel nestled away from prevailing wind on the high street which is busy with pedestrians.  The pub has three log fires and is dog friendly in The Lounge Bar, Ships Bar, Garden and Hotel rooms (but not in the Restaurant).

Salcombe was once a major port for the fruit trade and, over the years, has found fame as a safe haven for family holidays and visiting yachtsmen.  It is situated at the southern end of the Salcombe Estuary, a landlocked ‘ria’ which is a salt water inlet with beautiful, safe, sandy beaches. The whole area is a Marine Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Marine Local Nature Reserve and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.