12/08/2026
Safe to say no one is going to forget this summer in a hurry π
Based on the high volume of calls, you're certainly keeping me busy. Obviously it may be taking a little longer to get to some people on our narrow lanes due to the extra traffic in the area so embrace the beauty of the South Hams, feel the warmth on your skin and get busy or if you're on your holibobs, get busy doing nothing π
Hello Kingsbridge is a must for what's going on in the area. A breakfast at Aune Valley or a lunch at Thirty Three By The Sea followed by an evening meal at the The Tradesman's Arms will ignite the love of food for many.
Salcombe Information Centre can assist those on holiday with all things Salcombe and there is a lot going on there, on and off the water.
The The South West Coast Path has been extremely busy this year, views to die for and I've been delighted to introduce people to the wonders of a short or long walk with my extensive knowledge of the area. I'll always tell you where you'll find a coffee, ice cream or pint of cider on route π You'll find the The Cove and The Rock Box Devon along the coast path and come highly recommended this time of year.
If you have any taxi related questions or wish to book me then give me a call on the number above.
Mark π
Separate note with regards to booking a taxi. I'm very aware of a number of local social media posts recently with regards to very high taxi fares for smallish journeys. Allow me to explain what's going on. I would encourage everyone who's booking a taxi to ask if you are speaking to a HACKNEY TAXI driver or a PRIVATE HIRE TAXI driver?
All Hackney taxi drivers, including myself, have the same meter in the car and you pay the fare price on the meter when you reach the end of your journey. If you speak to a Private Hire taxi, you will inform them of the start location and the end location and they will tell you how much the total fare will cost before you book, allowing you to make an informed decision.
This is where the problem arises, if a private hire taxi firm quotes what sounds like extortionate prices, please note they are more than entitled to do this and if you agree to the price they have quoted then that is what you are expected to pay.
Another way to look at it is we all know a packet of Maltesers will be priced at Β£1 in Tesco's and the same packet of Maltesers at a cinema or on an aeroplane could be priced at Β£7, as long as you have the information about the price you'll pay, you are free to make a decision whether to agree to purchase, even though in your heart you know Β£7 for a packet of Maltesers is a rip off π