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Perched on a high ridge between the market town of Kingsbridge and the sailing hub of Salcombe, Malborough is defined by its far-reaching views and its distinctive landmark, the 13th-century church of All Saints, whose unusually tall white spire has guided sailors home for centuries. Unlike many villages in this part of the South Hams that seasonalize in the winter, Malborough maintains a steady, year-round tempo. It is a practical hub for the area, home to a primary school, a well-stocked petrol station and shop that serves as a local lifeline, and two pubs - The Royal Oak and The Old Inn - that sit at the heart of the community. Geographically, the village serves as a vital gateway to some of Devon’s most rugged coastline. A dedicated cycle and footpath runs safely off-road down to Salcombe, while a web of narrow lanes and public footpaths leads directly from the village centre to the sheltered coves of Hope Cove and Soar Mill Cove. While the village high street can feel narrow when the local bus passes through, there is a sense of elevation and openness here that you don't find in the steep-sided valley towns nearby. It remains a working village, rooted in both its farming history and its position as the functional link between the inland hills and the sea.