The Sloop was first class as ever - recommend sitting at front if you have a choice

April 2024

A friendly and accommodating pub ideal to stop mid-walk. Good food and drink

April 2024

A definite stop off pint on the way back from the beach, warm and welcoming, good food and friendly atmosphere, we were always made to feel very welcome, highly recommended.

March 2024

Fantastic pub serving delicious food!

January 2024

Very welcoming. Very good beer. Excellent food. Highly recommended.

November 2023

A brilliant pub! Very welcoming with good food and drinks.

September 2023

Lovely atmosphere and very good food. Umfortunately they onloy had one chef on and we had to wait for over an hour between courses. They did deduct the 19% service charge.

July 2023

Very friendly and helpful staff.excellent food

June 2023

Nice pub, good food dog friendly - the drive from Thurlestone very interesting, very narrow lanes!

May 2023

Absolutely five star - friendly, helpful and efficient staff and excellent food - our party of ten all had something different and all proclaimed the food superb. Do go!

August 2022

Great place to eat in the evening. Dog friendly and only a ten minute stroll from the cottage. Best to book in advance though

July 2022

Lovely pub, good food at reasonable prices and friendly staff.

July 2022

Great place for a relaxed family meal and nice atmosphere

June 2022

Had a better meal this year. Worth a visit.

June 2022

Best food and atmosphere in the area

May 2022

Overpriced and bar staff unfriendly.

April 2022

Great pub/atmosphere. Excellent food, well priced.

April 2022

We decided not to eat at the pub although the menu sounded good because it is no longer like a village pub, especially the back of the pub that looks like a cafe.

April 2022

Excellent food and friendly staff.

November 2021

Visited twice. Enjoyed the courtyard first time and then a lunchtime meal inside on our second visit. Lovely ploughman’s

October 2021

Very friendly, and well-run pub, with good choice of food at reasonable prices - recommend the fish and chips

October 2021

Lovely meal at this pub. I had booked in advance at 2pm but got there at 1pm and they were happy to serve me outside as it was a lovely day.

September 2021

Love this pub, friend stay, lovely food. Limited on parking spaces, so plan ahead as parking can be a little tricky

May 2021

Excellent beer, food okay but the pub devoid of atmosphere due in part due to corona restrictions and woodburner/fire was not having been lit. On the occasions we visited we found our table very close to the table of other diners despite corona restrictions

October 2020

Excellent food, beer and service.

October 2020

We visited in Sept 2020 and the Covid measures were impressive but did not spoil our evenings. Great food - from fish and chips to crab starters and duck confit - all exceptional.

September 2020

Love the Sloop. Always a warm welcome. Good beer and good, reasonably priced food.

November 2019

Nice pub only stopped for a Coffee but they were welcoming and nicely done inside

October 2019

Great local country pub with excellent food and atmosphere.

September 2019

I’ve been visiting Sloop Inn for the last five years and it just gets better every year, very friendly staff, good drinks selection and food menu that offers great seaside pub classics definitely worth a visit

June 2019

We had excellent service and a lovely meal for 8 on New Years Eve. All the food arrived at the same time and hot! Everyone enjoyed their food and service was with a smile and efficient. Recommend.

January 2019

Had a fantastic meal here - great pub grub with a brilliant atmosphere!

November 2018

Great local pub, with excellent food and pleasant staff. The added bonus of being dog friendly was great too. A great selection of local and national ales and ciders. Thank you, for a great stay, and food.

October 2018

Wonderful local pub. Great food, ales and ambiance- perfect.

October 2018

We loved this pub, and they do a great takeaway too!

July 2018

Very friendly pub with good food, large dining room and tables outside in a neat little yard. Dog friendly. Grea location and would certainly go back

July 2018

Excellent pub, lovely food, great atmosphere and very welcoming - even to our large noisy group - had a great evening here. Dogs welcomed too !

November 2017

Beautiful pub inside and out -clever blend of old and new decor and furnishings without being too rustic. Very welcoming and polite staff and great food. Car parking to rear. Best place on our Devon week. Will definitely return. Thank you.

September 2017

The biggest fish and chips ever and lovely too really enjoyed our meal here

July 2017

Lovely waitresses, good solid food, not so friendly bar staff

June 2017

Lovely pub, the restaurant has been recently refurbished and has a lovely modern feel. Both the food and service were excellent.

June 2017

Good menu and food though the pub is a bit tatty, however, they are doing a refurbishment in May so this might improve it.

May 2017

We have been going to the Sloop for many years and enjoyed the food. However, this year..on Easter Monday...having booked a table for 9 people at 6.30pm...we tried to order food and almost everything was sold out. This was extremely disappointing and rather spoilt our stay. We left and went to a nearby restaurant which wss very pleasant and had almost everything on the menu. We were told that the Sloop had been busier than usual and had been unable to get further supplies due to the holiday. This has been the same situation for the last 15 yrs we have been going there and we havent had this problem before. Very disappointing.

April 2017

First rate sandwiches, very good and friendly service.

April 2017

Obviously a decent 'local' with good beer, a reasonable menu (with a small choice for vegetarians) and obliging staff - once you can get to the bar past the rather loud, clustered regulars ... It was a shame that the only vegetarian starter was 'off' when we visited, but in retrospect we ate very well and would probably have regretted it anyway. The food we received was very good - no complaints at all.

April 2017

Back to the Sloop for burgers. Good portions, nicely presented. Great value. Always a good atmostphere and they are renovating the restaurant so should be even better.

April 2017

A wonderful Sunday lunch - all it should be, in a relaxed and untarted-up - honest pub.

March 2017

Brilliant pub. Love the village so much and spent every night in here during our stay. Great pub food, dogs welcome and a cosy fire. Want to come back now please!!!

December 2016

We had afternoon tea on the terrace which has fantastic views to the sea in the distance. Tea was lovely with good service. Dogs are welcome.

July 2023

Was looking forward to dinner with friends on Friday of stay, but we were all disappointed in menu and quality of food served. Staff as delightful as ever.Very happy with lunchtime food and drinks on the terrace bar. Friends enjoyed the afternoon tea also on terrace bar.

June 2023

The Trevilder restaurant at the Thurlestone hotel lovely for a more formal occasion. The hotel is very comfortable and not far from the Yarmer beach which is accessed across the golf links.

April 2023

The Hotel was closed to non-residents during our week’s stay at Wagtails in June 2022

June 2022

Amazing food, fantastic staff!

September 2018

Lunch at the Thurlestone Hotel was a delightful experience. Fantastic food and excellent service. Lunch on the balcony in the sun with cocktails - who could ask for more!

August 2017

An excellent pub with good drink and food and well located if staying in Thurlestone

April 2024

Good atmosphere, very friendly, lovely food, would recommend

March 2024

We are a party of 12, we are not made to feel welcome here as there were a few unnecessary comments made. I think this pub aims to prioritise the locals rather than the tourists. I wouldn’t recommend this establishment if you want to receive good service with a smile.

October 2023

Thurlestone PUB..... Too many dogs in restaurant (Big Dogs)...... Indifferent staff. Poor service.

September 2023

Great lunches and the family room was super for us

September 2023

Very friendly staff in a lovely pub. Food was ok although not the best we had in the area.

September 2023

lovely village pub, food and service was excellent.

August 2023

Enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch. The service and quality of the food was very good.

August 2023

Great to have a pub walk to from the cottage. Great atmosphere. Helpful staff. Good food.

August 2023

Very pleasant restaurant.

July 2023

Delicious Sunday lunch with good prompt service. We had a baby with us and they provided an highchair. Also good meals during the week. Very friendly staff.

July 2023

Had a brilliant dish of Lobster and Chips - every ingredient cooked to perfection

July 2023

Food disappointing this year compared to excellent standard June2022

June 2023

Lovely food, great staff, really good!

June 2023

We all sat outside every evening and had two meals, one at each end of the holiday. Very friendly staff and good food.

June 2023

Love this pub. The food is good, the service is good, and you can’t beat sitting out in the sun for a drink!

June 2023

Nice pub but a bit expensive especially the drinks

May 2023

Been on several previous years, excellent food and service, that is why we returned. This year service was not good, only one dish was brought having ordered two!!! No bread although on menu!!! Food disappointing, artisan bread on type so hard it couldn’t be eaten, portions are smaller, but very expensive.

May 2023

We found the Village Inn excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the food was very good and reasonable priced and there was an outstanding selection of local beers

May 2023

Great location and lovely food Staff very helpful and welcoming

July 2022

Lovely pub & food, great to be able to walk to

June 2022

Very good food and friendly staff. It is advisable to book ahead as they are often very busy. Car parking can also be an issue during busy periods.

June 2022

Wonderful main meal , but £9 for ice cream!

May 2022

We had lunch here frequently on our holiday in Thurlestone. Friendly & welcoming pub. Good menu selection. Relaxing atmosphere.

May 2022

Takeaway fish and chips very poor. Fish tough and batter soggy

May 2022

This was a great pub to visit and clearly popular. The staff young and some seemed overworked . Booking advised on weekend nights in particular

May 2022

Had an enjoyable meal here Saturday evening. Good service. Menu a little limited.

May 2022

Excellent food and service

April 2022

This was a nice pub with a lovely atmosphere. Food was solid pub grub and good value

April 2022

Tasty lunch and generous portions

April 2022

great village location. good atmosphere, friendly staff, serving good food.

April 2022

Nice pub with friendly staff. Food was quite good.

April 2022

Had a delicious Sunday lunch at the Village Inn and a couple of evening meals, all very good. Staff welcoming and helpful as always.

March 2022

Fantastic Sunday lunch, also lovely pizzas and the puddings were amazing! Also very welcoming to our (very large) dog.

March 2022

Excellent food and service.

October 2021

Enjoyed our lunchtime visit. However, we would have enjoyed longer opening hours

October 2021

Ate in the lounge twice - staff excellent, menu just OK. Someone needs to visit the Sloop snd then decide who does the best fish and chips!

September 2021

Very nice clean Inn. Excellent fish and chips !

September 2021

Lovely meal, good value.

August 2021

Wow the only pub/restaurant in Thurlestone and its chaos. The system whereby the barman takes your order and money, then another barman pours the drinks, and then another barman takes the tray when ready is madness. I went in on two occasions and there were about 7/8 trays all sitting there- average waiting time about 25-35 minutes - young inexperienced staff at the heart. Otherwise food delicious as always .

August 2021

Great pub with lively atmosphere, outside tables and excellent food menu

June 2021

Friendly pub close to thatched cottages. Sat outside with our dog, food was good and staff friendly and helpful.

June 2021

Very accommodating & friendly pub. We had a delicious sunday roast beef lunch & a very tasty halibut lunch on the friday. Had to brave the cold & damp english weather & sit outside due to Covid restrictions, but we thoroughly enjoyed eating out & the staff were very courteous too.

May 2021

Excellent food and drink despite the difficult circumstances (having to operate outside due to CO_VID restrictions)

May 2021

great food and beer

May 2021

We now it from pre Covid visits but this time we found the arrangements good and the staff extremely pleasant and friendly but professional at the same time.

April 2021

Warm friendly dog friendly staff and great food,

December 2020

Excellent food and service.Had 3 meals there in 5 days and was never disappointed.

October 2020

We love the Village Inn , fabulous food , great service and perfect to sit on the wall and have a drink at the end of a day on the beach

October 2020

Disappointing Village Inn Service and food was not up to the usual standard, food was below standard and late being served. This may be due to the conflict with providing a takeaway service as well. Drinks order was lost.

October 2020

Lovely atmosphere and great food. We went twice for lunch. Friendly staff and doggy friendly,too.

October 2020

Great takeaway Sunday lunch for six. Would definitely recommend !!

October 2020

Visited the Village Inn several times even trying out the takeaway Fish & Chips - on all occasions very impressed with the food quality and service - hope to see you next year!

September 2020

We had two great meals here, including a lovely Sunday lunch and the pub was very dog-friendly. Staff were friendly and accommodating and the COVID precautions made everything feel very safe.

September 2020

Had a lovely evening meal here. Distancing well managed. Also drinks outside at the front were good too.

September 2020

We had a lovely meal. The staff following all COVID

August 2020

We had a great meal here during our holiday. Everything was very well organised considering the tricky times we are in at the moment. The staff were really friendly and the food was great.

August 2020

Love this pub and very confident visiting this year with all the safe distancing they have put in place

August 2020

Excellent lunch and service.

August 2020

Love this inn. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food. They’ll even help you out if you arrive in Thurlestone without any ice!!

February 2020

Relaxed atmosphere with excellent food and a great selection of beers

February 2020

We had a tasty burger and a nice piece of fish. It was good food and quick service

September 2019

Lovely food and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

August 2019

Our family of 8 members ranging from 10 to 79, dined at The Village Inn, a couple of times while staying in Thurlstone, all very much enjoyed our meals, the salsa on my sea bass was exceptional, nice lively atmosphere, and good staff.

August 2019

Always great food

August 2019

Excellent service

July 2019

Very jolly and helpful service. The food was served very quickly and was generally good. Dogs are allowed. The menu is not changed very often, but a special menu changes each night. There is an overflow car park opposite the pub.

June 2019

Beautiful and welcoming, one of the highlights of my four year old grandson’s holiday ????

May 2019

We have visited over the past three years and on each occasion the Village Inn service and meals has been top notch. Keep it up.

May 2019

Lovely local dog friendly village pub which also will provide takeaway of their meals.

May 2019

Great food, friendly service

April 2019

Great food, particularly the gluten free choc brownies, they were unforgettable, the lounge is a lovely room.

April 2019

Great, atmospheric pub. We visited twice - with 10 then 6 people - and had consistently good service and food. Sunday roast was very generous portions and the a la carte during the week was excellent. Welcomed children but it wasn’t overrun with them.

April 2019

Good reception, great food and good atmosphere

December 2018

Had a lovely meal here. Fresh local fish and venison were beautiful. Menu quite limited and more expensive than other local pubs we tried but couldn’t fault the quality of the food.

November 2018

yes we have visited and received excellent service and food

October 2018

We hadn’t booked but were lucky to get a table in the bar. Very nice atmosphere and attractive surroundings. Staff are very pleasant and attentive. Varied menu with some specials. My husband had loin of lamb and I had whole plaice, both with fresh vegetables and both delicious. I would definitely go back.

September 2018

Refurbished since we were last in Thurlestone and a great improvement. Much more space (airconditioning in the back lounge!!). Food and service were very good and reasonably priced.

July 2018

Food, location and ambience all really good but I fear business may be a little too easy, as most of the male bar staff were indifferent, at best. Even asking bluntly for a tip as we were at the bar looking at our bill! Staff were certainly not rude but need to be more personable.

July 2018

Excellent service and food and very busy in good weather. Loads of free parking and some outside seating

July 2018

We had booked the family of 10 in for an early evening meal but found ourselves by the television screen, as it had been assumed we were a group of football supporters keen to see the World Cup match! However, once the mistake had been realised, we were given a big table elsewhere and enjoyed good food and service in pleasant surroundings.

July 2018

Visited several times during our stay, and ate there twice. Friendly staff and good food.

June 2018

Great food and reasonably priced. Seating outside with dogs is a bit small and right next to road.

June 2018

Friendly staff, lovely food and drinks.

June 2018

Excellent meal with friends

May 2018

We ate there once and enjoyed a nice meal. Fish and Chip evening is Fridays (cheaper!).

May 2018

Great Sunday lunch for a large group all were welcomed including our dogs, food was great, service was good & good value too

November 2017

This is a great pub. Good food, good selection of beers and drinks and very dog friendly. Tuesday is quiz night so there is a special discounted menu. Booking recommended.

September 2017

We booked a table for five on a Thursday evening, and had a wonderful meal, with friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Great emphasis on fish (the sea bass was much approved of) but the soup was very good, the venison stew was rich and flavoursome, and the blackberry and apple crumble and brownie were also very tasty. The loos are a treat too!

September 2017

We have visited Thurlestone many times staying also at the hotel which is excellent. However, the Pub has lost its way somewhere, the food this year in May we found not up to the previous high standard. Its basic 'pub grub' the staff certainly could do with training. Ok for a drink, but to eat, no keen, prefer the HOTEL

September 2017

Good pub atmosphere, and excellent decor, good food but over priced and service slow

August 2017

Great pub, excellent service and food, we will be back as soon as possible!

July 2017

Food was good but service was rushed

July 2017

A very nice meal at quite a reasonable price. Really helpful to be able to take the dog in.....!

July 2017

Incredible pub. The food is outstanding with a newly earned rosette. The staff were really friendly and a great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend it for families and romantic couples!!

July 2017

Quintessential pub! As a 3-generational family on holiday, we had a lot of fun here each evening. The pub is fine for families (childrens menu etc), but there isn't any outside space suitable for families.

June 2017

This was a very dissappointing experience the staff require some good professional training and food is poor quality.

June 2017

Excellent service provided by happy efficient staff. The food was super

May 2017

Visited twice, lovely meals both times, friendly staff and good that we could take our dog with us.

May 2017

Great pub, gets busy so I'd advise booking a table if you want to eat and their Sunday lunches are great.

May 2017

Lovely pub, good food.

January 2017

we've been coming to thurlestone for years and loved the new look pub this summer. The renovation is really nice and we had a great meal on our last night

December 2016

Good coffee in an unexpected location

April 2024

Enjoyed cuppa and cake here.

July 2023

Great food but had to wait 35 minutes for our burgers.

July 2023

Excellent coffee on the beach.

June 2022

Overpriced

May 2022

What a find, lovely staff and delicious food and so nice to see such a choice.

May 2022

Lovely friendly guys at this gastropub!

September 2021

Definitely worth the walk from Thurleston along the SW Coastal Path, approximately 40 minutes. Food was excellent, freshly cooked and delicious with some good vegetarian options too.

September 2019

Great coffee and snacks.

July 2019

Excellent food, although service might be slow if busy. Nice to easily buy food and drinks so close to the beach

June 2019

Lovely food and coffee from great people. The coronation chicken and asian slaw sandwich is definitely a candidate for the best sandwich ever. Thanks

June 2019

An excellent bar - staff friendly and gourmet burgers. Well worth a visit

October 2018

Great street food. Hot sandwiches cooked to order. Brilliant.

June 2018

Great Gluten Free Food on the beach!

June 2018

Great gastrobus the cakes & food looked fab, we went for local ice creams which were very delicious & good choice of flavours

November 2017

Very friendly staff, lovely selection of delicious snacks

June 2017

Cream teas in a box to enjoy on the beach - awesome! Every beach should have one!

June 2017

Great location, good food and definitely worth a visit

May 2017

Great coffee, great location, great food. Perfect!

December 2016

AMAZING burgers!!!

December 2016

Excellent as usual. Position is superb. Wine could be a tad cheaper!!

October 2023

Always a favourite. Excellent staff and very good food. The best breakfasts and enjoyed an evening meal here this time. Feeding breakfasts for 14 of us was not a problem. Service with a smile.

October 2023

Beautiful food in a wonderful place

September 2023

Fantastic food, you pay a bit more but it’s in a wonderful location and staff so friendly

September 2023

excellent breakfast.

September 2023

Amazing food here and great friendly service... Wish we'd gone back!

August 2023

loved the food extremely helful in booking ( i`m an old biddy) seating inside for younger generations But I loved it!!

August 2023

Fabulous food and staff in a wonderful location, well worth a visit and a return trip!

August 2023

We had a fantastic dinner here (pre-booking weeks in advance is essential). The food and ambience are superb. It is expensive, but as a 'once in a holiday' treat it is, in our view, well worth the expense!

July 2023

Great location but found it really expensive

July 2023

Good food, plenty of seating. Car park good. Lovely walk to restaurant over the cliffs.

July 2023

The staff at the Beach House were unfriendly and unhelpful and the visit was not at all enjoyable.

July 2023

We went for breakfast. It’s very small inside and was a tight squeeze for 7 of us but they had a neat clip-on seat for the baby, the service was prompt and efficient, and the food was delicious if a bit expensive. But then, all cafes and restaurants are expensive these days. Nice views. Plenty of seats outside.

July 2023

Fabulous place great service great food and fabulous location in

July 2023

loved the Beach House vibe and food

July 2023

unbelievably expensive now. even London friends thought it too much now. £80 for simple lunch of 4 sticks of asparagus for me and piece of fish for husband and 1 drink each. we will stick with a picnic from now on

June 2023

Great restaurant on the beach. Wonderful staff, super helpful and friendly.

June 2023

Delicious food. good selection of drinks and icecream

June 2023

Food is amazing! Book in advance to get a table inside, it’s a special spot on a sunny day and the food really is amazing.

June 2023

Fabulous location. Friendly staff but you definitely pay for the view!

May 2023

Wow stunning location, really friendly staff and great food. Need to book if you want to be sure of a table

May 2023

Visited twice in the week. Food excellent as before. Staff charming, and so helpful. Terrible trouble with booking on line. Mentioned to John and hopefully they can get it sorted. Music far too loud, difficulty speaking to one another although sitting opposite.

May 2023

Has become very expensive compared to previous years. Food good quality.

April 2023

Great food, we had lunch there twice in the week we stayed. Wonderful fish, the crab fries are to die for. Compact inside but a great atmosphere. The staff are lovely.

March 2023

Great little beach cafe. It's snug inside but the food is delicious, highly recommend trying the local 'catch of the day'! Recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

September 2022

Nice shack to have breakfast and get all your beach snacks from. Good lunch evening menu.

August 2022

Excellent food

July 2022

very friendly and able to just have a drink

July 2022

Fabulous setting and great quirky place. However staff could be more welcoming. They seemed to be very abrupt. The food is lovely but extremely expensive for what you get. Just some small improvements and this place could be amazing but currently staff and price let it down.

July 2022

Nice little spot. Recommend you don't sit at their tables and let them take your order. Go to the takeout window. There is a "SERVICE CHARGE" if they "provide table service" for you. They don't tell you this when you order. Cost me £1.76 service charge to get two coffees and two pieces of cake

July 2022

Lovely spot and convenient but pricey with some small portions.

July 2022

Really poor attitude shown by the lady serving us who was more interested in her printer not working than listening to our order. Also, £7.00 for two small paper cups of coffee is excessive. Much better value to be had in other local villages.

June 2022

Previously loved this place but the restaurant was under staffed following half term/jubilee and as a result service was really poor

June 2022

Excellent as always

May 2022

Wonderful experience. VERY difficult to book on line, times don’t come up properly. Great food.

May 2022

We reserved an evening table here last week and the quality of the food was fantastic !

May 2022

Lovely location, but felt the prices were a little steep and the car park next to venue was also very expensive. Crab sandwich was expensive but enjoyed by my husband and I've never payed so much for a "quite average "sausage roll. Staff were friendly!

May 2022

Excellent service and food Grt wines too

March 2022

Food nice . Service ok . Location beautiful . Very expensive . Watch out for service charge added to the bill . Won't be going back as i felt like we were taken for every penny and the food wasn't that good

October 2021

Friendly and helpful service during busy and challenging times due to shortage of staff. Meals delicious and perfect setting even in the rain

September 2021

Fabulous for breakfast, lunch and for a super evening meal.

September 2021

Great location and setting, worth the walk, feels like a beach bar, good music too.

September 2021

The queue is very slow for take away and the food is cold when it arrives for Al fresco dining.

August 2021

The Beach House is a great little eating place to have within easy walking distance of the house. It does get very busy though, so booking at least a couple of weeks before you arrive is almost essential.

July 2021

£5 for an awful sandwich!

July 2021

Fabulous location; food and staff. Espresso Martini, a must!

June 2021

Terrible service and do slow, quality of the food was poor this year. Won't go back to eat here.

June 2021

Very poor and rather rude service, had to wait 45 mins for two takeaway portions of chips while seated customers were served first.

June 2021

Fabulous food & stunning views

June 2021

Lovely little restaurant, great location. Booking in advance is highly recommended

May 2021

Great location but very expensive. No toilet facilities at our last visit.

May 2021

Always love the Beachhouse. Delicious prawns, great atmosphere and fantastic view. Great with kids too.

April 2021

Love this place, but meals are a little overpriced.

April 2021

Overpriced, small portions and timing of food service slow and fractured. Dont supply you with a receipt for food and got order wrong. Food good.

December 2020

We had a fantastic meal there.Early doors good as the sun sets on the restaurant.

October 2020

Great location, beautiful views and friendly staff. Food was great. Must book before hand as very popular

October 2020

Very cosy, just wonderful service and great food - go! We had lobster, breakfast and coffee here (at different times!). All excellent.

October 2020

This is a great place to eat with lovely fresh food. From the moment we arrived the staff were very engaging. Just a great experience all round.

October 2020

lovely spot and good coffee

September 2020

Fantastic location. Excellent service and good coffee.

September 2020

Had several really good meals here. Staff were very friendly ad helpful. Its a bit small for covid distancing but the windows and doors were kept open.

September 2020

Staff rude !! We love the beach house have spent a fortune over the years they get away with murder ! Food good but overpriced !!

September 2020

Brilliant!! Food, vibe, atmosphere, the view...definitely recommend to everyone!!

September 2020

lovely service, great location, fab fab food.

August 2020

really poor service. never visiting again, Tamara was SO rude.

August 2020

Ate here a couple of times & had lots of sundowner drinks. Perfect location. Food lovely particularly the lobster. Drinks expensive but you are paying for the view. Not very covid compliant!

July 2020

Highly recommended. Excellent food especially the prawns. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful location

March 2020

Great atmosphere and food. Can be very busy in summer but perfect in winter. Great to sit with a hot drink and watch stormy seas.

December 2019

Absolutely great. Friendly staff, fabulous food and perfect location

October 2019

Great food, great location, great views what more could you want

October 2019

Lovely food, very busy at weekends but during the week was fine. Ample outdoor seating for walkers and dogs

September 2019

Fab little place - friendly service nice views and good coffee.

September 2019

Rude and slow they really couldn’t be bothered with customers. Lots of plastic which is poor for a National Trust endorsed cafe. Shabby.

September 2019

We had a great meal here on a lovely evening. The chef clearly enjoys his work and it was a really fun atmosphere with great food. Note that you need to book well ahead if you want a table in the evening in the summer time, and also that - in keeping with the beach house atmosphere - you may share a table with other diners.

July 2019

Excellent seafood, though it books up well in advance. Phone before you arrive - a month in advance in high summer. Sadly they are no longer able to provide takeaways from the menu (pressure from the NT) but offer sandwiches and chips from a window.

July 2019

Great range of food and drink options. Staff could do with some lessons on customer service! But great to have some food and drink options in this area. Great views.

July 2019

My fish was very under cooked. The others in our party were satisfied with their food. We thought it was expensive. The servers were very helpful. Go early if you want a seat as it gets very crowded.

June 2019

We went to the Beachouse for a wedding party. The staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. A spectacular location!!

June 2019

It was time to go home so we had breakfast here, It was raining and windy. We had a long way to go so we needed to have something filling. We both had a Full Monty and it was filling and delicious all organic local produce. Go there try it !!

June 2019

Good food and local beer, rather expensive for lunch and adequate service.

October 2018

The food was good, but way too expensive. And for those prices one should get friendly instead of snobbish staff.

October 2018

If you're looking for a truly stunning location to have dinner then this is a must visit as it sits right on the beach with some amazing views when the weather is right. Food is pretty good, wine list short and not particularly inspiring. Prices a bit too high. Unfortunately the staff here all think they're 'it' and are way to busy sweeping their pony tails to one side to get the service right. The take away service is particularly poor with 30 - 45 minute waits and a £10 bill for 2 coffees and a brownie! On the night we ate their we were also asked to share a table despite booking nearly 5 months in advance. When you're spending £100+ on a romantic meal it's not quite what you expect.

September 2018

Excellent food and service had a great lunch

August 2018

Very friendly and lovely food, you do need to book a table

July 2018

With such a location and good food and friendly staff a reason to visit Devon all on it's own,

June 2018

What a delightful surprising find ! Food and wine selection amazing for a beach side bar , staff friendly and will recommend but ideally would like to keep this place a secret !!

June 2018

Awesome food, but pricey. But well worth a visit to try the mussels, Bang Bang Prawns and the Bakewell pudding!

June 2018

Lovely place for some beautiful food. Seating inside has to be booked in advance as only 5 tables and on busy days prepare to have a wait but it just adds to the charm!

June 2018

Great location and quality food. A little pricey though but always busy. Book well in advance if you want to eat inside on an evening. The fish finger sandwich is the best ever!!

June 2018

Ok but service is s...l...o...w...

December 2017

Not cheap but more than worth it for the location and standard of food!

November 2017

Fantastic food and atmosphere...been here on numerous occasions and never disappoints...cannot wait to return.

October 2017

Stopped for a coffee whilst walking the coastal path. Great location and good quality coffee.

October 2017

Great location with fab views. However, we aren't sure what all the fuss is about. The coffee isn't the best and our food was average in comparison to other places locally.

September 2017

We visited The Beach House on our last evening of the holiday. The only complaint is we didn't visit sooner! What wonderful welcoming staff and superb food. A cosy place right by the sea, cooking the most delicious food. I had the scallops for main and were the best I've eaten and perfectly cooked. Love this place.

September 2017

Gorgeous beach cafe. Lovely cakes and hot drinks! Fabulous views and location

August 2017

Excellent food but very popular so leave plenty of time.

August 2017

Great place to eat on a sunny day food is of high quality and the atmosphere is fab

July 2017

Excellent fish food/snacks served by happy helpful people and just next to a great beach. It can get very very busy.

July 2017

Rather expensive during the day but captive audience as no other option in the area

July 2017

Wonderful location and great food, but the prices are expensive as you're paying for its premium site. Also very small inside area so you need to book if you want to sit undercover.

May 2017

Very good but pricey and not the best service. No kids menu at breakfast, they expect children to have a £9 fry up which isn't great for our 6 and 8-year-old. We also asked for poached eggs rather than fried and they didn't do this.

May 2017

fantastic Supper and sunset view - what a wonderful find - will re-visit

April 2017

This is my favourite place to eat fish in England. Simple, delicious, friendly, atmospheric. A must.

March 2017

Amazing food and great service.

December 2016

All aboout the location. Lovekly fresh seafood :D

December 2016

Great place. Have visited in winter and summer and think I might even prefer it on a blustery winters day. The food is great and good right next to you, which does make it a little bit smelly but it's all part of the experience. The building is really unique and has an amazing location right by the beach. Summer gets a bit crazy and we found ourselves queuing a lot for the takeout food which was a bit over priced.

December 2016

two of grandchildren had surfing lessons which they enjoyed.

August 2023

The surf lesson was great however the customer service & facilities at the beach were found wanting. The changing room was in the sand dune at the back of the container!

September 2021

Had asked to hire a board last week and the guy suggested that I arrived at 10am. I did, I waited forty minutes. No show. Apparently, we were informed this happens and even to people who have paid in advance for lessons.

October 2020

Really friendly, relaxed helpful people with good equipment.

July 2019

Amazing!!!

July 2018

My granddaughter had expert tuition and was so thrilled to be able to stand on her board. She was well looked after (5yrs)

August 2017

I didn't go this time, but I have been a few times in the past, and my experience is always excellent! Wonderful staff and treatments.

July 2023

Good value spa afternoon/ evening .

May 2022

Perfect, sheer heaven

May 2021

We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets

September 2021

We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.

September 2021

Lovely beach for swimming and supping

June 2021

a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly

December 2020

We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.

August 2019

Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.

November 2018

This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England

July 2017

A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!

July 2017

We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.

October 2023

Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.

September 2023

Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach

September 2023

Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.

September 2023

Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton

July 2023

A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.

July 2023

Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.

June 2023

Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink

June 2023

Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.

August 2022

Beautiful beach and safe water.

July 2022

Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach

May 2022

very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.

May 2022

Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach

May 2022

Lovely walk across the beach

October 2021

Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.

September 2021

We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.

September 2021

Lovely, clean and not busy

September 2021

Lovely Beach!

July 2021

fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !

July 2021

Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)

July 2021

Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!

June 2021

Lovely sandy beach.

June 2021

lovely area

May 2021

Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.

May 2021

Lovely beach with fantastic cafe

April 2021

Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening

October 2020

Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.

October 2020

Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park

September 2020

Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.

August 2020

Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too

August 2019

Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour

August 2019

Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.

August 2019

South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.

August 2019

We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!

July 2019

We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.

July 2019

A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.

June 2019

Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.

June 2019

great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour

October 2018

A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.

October 2018

Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return

June 2018

Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!

August 2017

A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.

July 2017

Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views

June 2017

Beautiful.

May 2017

Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.

April 2017

Great beach dogs allowed it's our favourite beach in south Devon

September 2023

Absolutely world class beaches around bigbury and bantham,stunning at all times.

September 2023

Fabulous sandy beach with good cafe and toilets. Advisable to get there early as parking can be an issue.

September 2023

Lovely area to visit our grandchildren loved it for body boarding. It was safe for them and also had RNLI lifeguards present. A trip on the sea tractor was quite a highlight for them.

August 2023

A beautiful beach, soo close to our holiday accommodation we could go home for lunch. Just ass well because the beach cafe is overpriced and very average.

August 2023

Great beach especially for children. Ample parking, cafe, surf shop and very clean free toilets

August 2023

Favourite sandy beach, part dog friendly over summer,

July 2023

Wonderful place, lovely walk to Burgh Island and up to top.

July 2023

A delightful spot and good water sport activities. Burgh Island is a must.

July 2023

Fabulous convergence of two tides and wonderful beaches. Beach Barista on the Bigbury side selling great coffee and ice cream. Beach shop very handy for topping up on beach gear.

June 2023

Get there early to get a car parking space. Great location for families

May 2023

Loved this beach we spent a lot of time here. Plus side - the car park machines don’t work and it was impossible to pay via the App. The parking attendant told us not to worry about trying! Minus - very smelly toilets.

August 2022

Excellent beach for all the family with dog friendly sections. Massive sandy beach when tide out. Cafe and toilets above beach. Paying for car park very difficult unless you have coins.

August 2022

Fantastic beach! The walks we had at low tide were amazing. Especially when we walked along the river looking over to Bantham.

July 2022

Wonderful beach at low tide. Great spot.

October 2021

A tranquil, enchanting destination for families and dogs alike. Away from the hustle and bustle , outstanding views, fabulous beach for walkers and bathers.

August 2021

Amazing beach and in our opinion the best in the area. Great cafe and surf shop where we hired SUPs. Visited most days and was always impressed. Visit in the evening for a beautiful sunset too. Walking over to the island and exploring there is also worth it.

August 2021

Clean and safe

July 2021

A beautiful location, and just the right amount of facilities. The roads to Bigbury can sometimes be a challenge due to narrowness, but it's worth it when you get here.

June 2021

What a really stunning beach, well worth the trip round the estuary from Noss Mayo. Gorgeous sand and very dog friendly. Worth having a coffee at the Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island.

May 2021

Beautiful location, lovely large sandy beach. If you go across to Burgh Island when the tide is out be warned the prices at Pilchard's Inn are extortionate!

May 2021

We have visited Bigbury and Burgh Island over many years, and it never disappoints; the picturesque environment does much to enhance the holiday atmosphere, and meets the needs of a relaxed holiday.This year, we enjoyed the wonderful experience of cream tea and cocktails at the famous hotel at a very reasonable price; we booked in advance, were driven to the entrance via the hotel transport, and sea tractor back - perfect afternoon!

September 2019

Bigbury bay which I have visited since a child and an amazing beach for all the family.

August 2019

Wonderful - with greats loos & cafes. The Beach Barista coffee is also great!

August 2019

Really lovely sandy beach, perfect for young families as the water stays shallow and the dog can join you in certain areas too, so makes for an all round great day out!

July 2019

Excellent beach for small children. Very clean. The sea tractor gave it an added dimension. Our 2 year old granddaughter loved riding on it!

June 2019

Fab, sand spit beach, covered at high tide, access to Burgh island. An absolute must.

July 2018

Gorgeous beach - very large and areas suitable for dogs. Check tides before you go. Walk over to Burgh island is great. Good toilets and shop - very clean.

July 2018

Wonderful beach and great view of Burgh Island and the marvellous hotel.

July 2018

Perfect

June 2018

Spent a happy afternoon watching the sea.

May 2018

Perfect location. Excellent to walk across the tombolo and explore the island. Very safe for dogs. We visited on a very sunny day in April and were lucky to get a free parking spot right by the slipway. Views from the top are wonderful. Watching the waves meet from both directions is fascinating.

April 2018

Great beach for walking the dog - only part of the beach is restricted. Not overcrowded as we visited out of season and some lovely views in all directions.

September 2017

Lovely place. Child friendly with fantastic views. Only downside is the dogs that are allowed on. It can get very busy in high season and the dogs can be a pain if running loose especially if you have got little ones. We have got a dog so it's not because we aren't dog lovers!

July 2017

Rather run down and disappointing that visitors are made to feel rather unwanted with only a small section of the pub open to non-residents and the hotel off limits completely to non-residents. View from the top lovely, but I wouldn't drive miles and miles to visit. What attracted me was the parting of the sea and that was a lovely view

June 2017

Fantastic unique place with sea both sides of the beach when the tide is out and Burgh Island to walk to with a lovely old pub but inefficient service.

April 2017

Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.

June 2023

Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome

April 2022

I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!

September 2021

Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????

September 2019

Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!

August 2019

Lovely beach

April 2017

What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice

March 2024

Lovely beach but no dog's allowed

September 2023

Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.

July 2023

One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.

June 2023

Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children

April 2022

Great beach particularly at low tide

October 2021

The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.

August 2021

A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!

August 2019

Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.

July 2019

Glorious especially at low tide.

April 2019

Best beach in the South Hams.

July 2018

Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.

April 2018

Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.

July 2017

A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.

July 2017

Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.

April 2017