Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream
Shadycombe Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DX
Member Overview
What is Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream?
Salcombe Dairy has been producing artisan Devon ice cream since 1979 and is one of the South West's most loved ice cream brands. Made using local milk, double cream and carefully selected natural ingredients, Salcombe Dairy ice cream is handcrafted in South Devon and enjoyed across the region and beyond.
What does Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream offer?
Salcombe Dairy produces a wide range of premium ice creams and sorbets, including classic favourites and seasonal flavours.
The range includes:
Traditional dairy ice cream- Luxury sorbets
- Family tubs
- Seasonal flavours
- Ice cream gift subscriptions
- Ice cream parlour experiences
- Wholesale supply to hospitality businesses
- Range of vegan-friendly ice creams
Our Specialities
Salcombe Dairy is renowned for producing traditional ice cream using fresh local milk, double cream and natural ingredients. Popular flavours include Raspberry Ripple, Strawberries & Cream and a wide range of fruit sorbets. Every batch is made using recipes refined over more than four decades.
Why choose Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream?
For almost 50 years, Salcombe Dairy has remained committed to traditional ice cream making, using quality ingredients and avoiding artificial colours and flavourings. Their ice cream is produced with the same philosophy today as when the business was founded in 1979: quality without compromise. All Salcombe Dairy ice cream is 100% nut-, gluten- and egg-free, with many dairy-free options available, making it a more inclusive treat for everyone to enjoy.
Where can you find Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream?
Visitors can enjoy Salcombe Dairy ice cream at locations across South Devon, including Salcombe, Dartmouth and Strete Gate. The original Island Street location in Salcombe remains the heart of the business.
- Main Location (Ice Cream Shop & Factory)
Island Street
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8DX
Opening Hours:
Daily: 9.30 am-6 pm
Additional Locations:
Dartmouth Ice Cream Parlour
8 The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS
Open daily: 10 am-5 pm
Kingsbridge Ice Cream Parlour
The Quay, Kingsbridge, Devon
10 am-5 pm (seasonal opening hours apply)-
The Beach Café, Strete Gate
Strete Gate, Slapton Sands, Devon, TQ6 0RR
Open daily: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Salcombe Dairy been making ice cream?
Salcombe Dairy has been producing artisan ice cream since 1981.
What makes Salcombe Dairy ice cream special?
The ice cream is made using local milk, double cream and high-quality natural ingredients using traditional methods refined over four decades.
Do you make sorbets?
Yes. Salcombe Dairy produces a range of fruit sorbets alongside its ice cream collection.
Can I visit and buy ice cream directly?
Yes. Visitors can purchase ice cream from Salcombe Dairy's shops and parlours in Salcombe and other South West locations
Do you offer ice cream subscriptions?
Yes. Salcombe Dairy offers home-delivery ice cream subscription packages
Do you use local ingredients?
Yes. Fresh local milk and double cream are key ingredients in Salcombe Dairy's ice cream
Has Salcombe Dairy won awards?
Yes. The business has received more than 60 awards, including Great Taste Awards, Taste of the West Awards and Food Drink Devon Awards
Can I see the ice cream being made?
Visitors to the Island Street site can experience the home of Salcombe Dairy and learn more about the ice cream-making process through visitor experiences such as the Salchemist Masterclass.
Is Salcombe Dairy family owned?
Yes. Salcombe Dairy remains a family-run Devon business dedicated to artisan production and product quality.
Where can you find Salcombe Dairy?
Visit Salcombe Dairy at their waterside parlours, on Island Street in Salcombe, on The Quay in Dartmouth, The Quay in Kingsbridge, and at The Beach Café at Strete Gate, Slapton Sands, where you can enjoy award-winning ice cream, handmade chocolate, freshly brewed coffee and stunning South Devon coastal views. They also have locations in Bath and Clifton, Bristol.