Key Features
- Property code: COOMBP
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Coombe Park is a 200 year old farmhouse set in beautiful and spacious grounds in the Devon village of Chillington. Situated up a long quiet private lane slightly away from the village, this large retreat offers everything you would ever need for a family or group holiday. Although it is only a 2½ mile trip to the simply stunning Slapton Sands beach, for the days you want to avoid using the car, you can explore the four acres of grounds including woodland areas which provide a great place for walks and for the kids to run off some steam. The south facing patio, private heated swimming pool and the lower barn having table tennis and table football tables which add more than enough entertainment to be had by people of all ages. The unique location of the farmhouse also means there is a real feeling of being secluded and away from it all, yet still being only a level ½ mile walk to the village pub and shop. The house is light, spacious and provides a perfect place to relax and appreciate the wonderful countryside views seen through most windows. Perfect for group breaks at all times of the year.
Short breaks may be available at certain times of the year - Please enquire for further details.
Please note:
- The heated swimming pool (from 3ft to 6ft 6in deep) is only open from the beginning of May until the end of September. DOGS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE POOL
- The Rayburn is alight all year except for June, July, August and the first two weeks of September.
Key Features
- Property code: COOMBP
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Coombe Park is a 200 year old farmhouse set in beautiful and spacious grounds in the Devon village of Chillington. Situated up a long quiet private lane slightly away from the village, this large retreat offers everything you would ever need for a family or group holiday. Although it is only a 2½ mile trip to the simply stunning Slapton Sands beach, for the days you want to avoid using the car, you can explore the four acres of grounds including woodland areas which provide a great place for walks and for the kids to run off some steam. The south facing patio, private heated swimming pool and the lower barn having table tennis and table football tables which add more than enough entertainment to be had by people of all ages. The unique location of the farmhouse also means there is a real feeling of being secluded and away from it all, yet still being only a level ½ mile walk to the village pub and shop. The house is light, spacious and provides a perfect place to relax and appreciate the wonderful countryside views seen through most windows. Perfect for group breaks at all times of the year.
Short breaks may be available at certain times of the year - Please enquire for further details.
Please note:
- The heated swimming pool (from 3ft to 6ft 6in deep) is only open from the beginning of May until the end of September. DOGS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE POOL
- The Rayburn is alight all year except for June, July, August and the first two weeks of September.
Front door to
Kitchen with slate floor, oil fired rayburn cooking range, breakfast bar, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, further electric cooker and ceramic hobs. Patio doors to swimming pool area and door leading to lower barn with tumble dryer and table football and table tennis and WC.
Kitchen leads to hallway whereby you can access
Dining room with feature fireplace and table to seat 8/10
Living room with flat screen TV, DVD player, three sofas, wood burning stove, snug/play area with games, doors leading to front patio.
First floor landing which accesses all bedrooms, most of which have valley or countryside views.
Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed.
Bedroom 2 with 3ft twin beds.
Bedroom 3 with 6ft super king size bed,
adjacent bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Bedroom 4 with 3ft bunk beds.
Bedroom 5 with 3ft twin beds.
Bathroom also off landing area with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Four acres of interesting grounds surround the house including stunning woodland, land with adjacent stream and a large paddock. If this isn’t enough, there is also a front patio with bench and table which leads down steps to an enclosed garden and a rear outdoor heated swimming pool with terrace area, quality garden furniture and Weber barbecue and four sun loungers.
FOR THE WELFARE OF YOUR DOG AND YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE POOL, DOGS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO ACCESS THE POOL AND WE SUGGEST ARE KEPT OUT OF THE POOL AREA.
Chillington lies a few miles from Kingsbridge as you head towards the coast. The village has a small shop/Post Office and pub, and benefits from being a short drive away from the popular Stokeley Farm Shop with its café, deli counter, butcher, grocery and garden centre.
Take the coastal road to Dartmouth for a truly spectacular drive, and on your way, you’ll pass a number of beaches, the closest of which is at Torcross, a family-friendly and dog-friendly beach that is just a five minute drive away.
From Torcross you can walk for literally miles along Slapton Sands, which despite its name is actually a pebble beach! Or take a tranquil stroll around Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake and National Nature Reserve which runs parallel to the beach. Alternatively, whether you’re a keen hiker or simply fancy a ramble along the cliffs, you're sure to enjoy the scenic coast path in the opposite direction towards Beesands, the historic village of Hallsands and the lighthouse at Start Point.
With so much to see and do on the doorstep, a holiday cottage in Chillington is a fantastic base for exploring the beautiful South Hams coast and countryside.
Ample parking on private driveway (For at least 4 cars)
- Included: Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, travel cot, high chair, electricity and central heating (oil).
- Telephone: Landline telephone provided (honesty box). Mobile reception variable.
- Local Facilities: Slapton Sands beach, 2.5 miles. Numerous other beaches within 8 miles. Pub 0.5 mile. Village shop and Post Office 0.5 mile. Golf 7.5 miles. Kingsbridge with all facilities, 3 miles. Salcombe 9 miles. Dartmouth 10 miles.
- Pets: Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week. FOR THE WELFARE OF YOUR DOG AND YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE POOL, DOGS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO ACCESS THE POOL AND WE SUGGEST ARE KEPT OUT OF THE POOL AREA.
Please note:
- The heated swimming pool (from 3ft to 6ft 6in deep) is only open from the beginning of May until the end of September.
- The Rayburn is alight all year except for June, July, August and the first two weeks of September.
The Globe Inn
(Less than a mile)
(32)
A tastefully renovated village inn surrounded by beautiful countryside with a traditional restaurant and cosy bar both with open fires, and tranquil outdoor seating area with lovely views. Menus include well-cooked pub favourites along with daily specials, and regular barbeques are available for larger parties.
The Globe Inn Frogmore, Kingsbridge TQ7 2NR (T: 01548 531351)
We had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Excellent service and very good food. Great value!
April 2024
Great food, friendly atmosphere. If walking down from holiday rental after dark suggest take a torch.
October 2023
Friendly staff and food was very good, infact the rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend
September 2023
Excellent food and friendly people.
September 2023
Excellent food. Friendly service
August 2023
Great local pub. Very welcoming. Good food. Wednesday night live music was a bonus.
July 2023
Quite a good meal but not the best.
June 2023
A very good meal and dog friendly.
June 2023
Very tasty homemade food in a friendly pub. We ate here twice in mid May 23. The cod and chips were huge and our steak pie and cauliflower curry a few days later were very satisfying after a day walking the coast. There is a lovely beer garden with a separate bar .
May 2023
Lovely friendly pub. Staff very welcoming, polite, friendly, hardworking and efficient. We visited most evenings during our stay and enjoyed a range of food, which was always tasty, well-presented and good-sized portions. I would highly recommend.
September 2022
We had a great meal here on the first night of our holiday in the village. Due to traffic we called ahead to change the time. No problem. We requested gluten free and again no problem. Lovely meal.
September 2022
We had two delicious meals here, they cater for all tastes and the staff are very friendly. I can recommend the steak and ale pie, the fish and chips and the vegetarian wellington.
July 2022
Lovely food, great service and nice staff.
June 2022
The food was awful. Would not go back.
May 2022
Excellent pub food at a reasonable price, friendly service.
April 2022
Ate here twice during our stay, lovely food, nice surroundings and attentive service!!
October 2021
Wow, the food was lovely, large and a great price. The service was brilliant and the owners were very attentive. Totally recommend this pub
October 2021
This is a lovely pub with friendly staff and a beautiful garden at the back of the pub with a garden bar. Food is excellent. I would thoroughly recommend the fish pie.
September 2021
The food here was really good. Steak and Ale pie is amazing!
September 2021
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great garden with outside bar and very attentive restaurant staff, nothing was too much trouble. The quality and presentation of the food was exceptional. We felt happy to eat inside with tables well distanced and cleaned after previous customers, while staff and customers, when moving around the eating areas, were expected to wear masks. So much so we frequented the outside bar and the restaurant numerous times while on holiday in the village. A great place to eat after a tiring day on the beach.
August 2021
Lovely food, friendly staff, good service. Highly recommended. Book in high season though.
August 2021
Very friendly and welcoming, and carefully spaced inside. Food very tasty, especially the seafood salad. A shame not open for lunch.
June 2021
A lovely clean and friendly pub with excellent covid 19 measures in place, we enjoyed an excellent meal, local beers and local gin.
September 2020
We had a lovely meal here for my husbands birthday. Staff were great and food was lovely. Simple menu with great quality local produce cooked to perfection.
August 2020
Good pub grub at reasonable prices.
October 2019
A pleasant and welcoming pub. Food was of a very good standard and would happily recommend, even our big dog was welcome.
August 2019
Lovely pub with very nice food and friendly staff
July 2019
Excellent food especially the steaks . Great atmosphere and lovely pub.
June 2019
We had a lovely meal for four here. Excellent steaks, good wine and friendly staff. Also dog friendly which was a bonus.
December 2018
Friendly and helpful staff. We had a very nice meal here. Two young children with us and we were in an area to one side of the main bar, so it was not crowded and we were not rushed. A good selection on the menu. would definitey go back again.
August 2017
Lovely pub and lovely landlords!! Three of us ate here over three nights and each meal was delicious and cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommed.
June 2017
Food here we find is pretty good,nice clean well kept pub nice place. However don't get on the wrong side of the canadian landlady by asking to move tables.????...Fawlty Towers comes to mind.
April 2017
Springfield Farm Shop
(2 miles)
(22)
A friendly farm shop, tea room and butchers set in the heart of the South Hams between the villages of East Charleton and Frogmore. Buy some local meat and vegetables to create something delicious back at your holiday cottage,or take a break in the tea room and enjoy the beautiful view of the Frogmore estuary.
Springfield Farm Shop East Charleton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2AR (T: 01548 531523)
Excellent farm shop! Very high quality produce. We enjoyed the meat, veg and bread very much and called in on our way home to take some with us.
April 2024
Absolutely delicious pies
September 2023
Very expensive - disappointing
September 2023
No longer a full cafe service but great pasties and a nice location to sit outside with takeaway drinks. Also a good selection of local products.
September 2023
Fabulous place for breakfast - beautiful sausage naps (enormous) such good value and the most amazing views
August 2023
Loved this place. Several visits for pasty / pie and coffee. Seating outside makes it dog friendly too.
July 2023
Gorgeous shop which we used while visiting Farthingfield. Lots of nice local products.
July 2023
Good range of fresh, local produce. Staff friendly. Pasties are absolutely delicious!
September 2022
Nice farm shop serving meat , bakery and provisions. Enjoyed a coffee and cake outside in picnic area taking in countryside views
September 2022
Fabulous farm shop, very tasty pasties, pies and sausage rolls, good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, also a very good butchers with a very wide range of products. Would highly recommend a visit, beautiful views too.
August 2022
Worth visiting
July 2022
We bought some delicious chicken pies here and enjoyed them with a lovely salad.
July 2022
Pasties are delicious.
January 2022
Excellent produce - recommend the cakes. Good location for sampling the best of the region.
September 2021
Great little farm shop! Has all of the essentials, lots of luxuries and great baked goodies. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there’s a lovely walk that starts at the car park.
July 2021
Amazing produce - loved this farm shop
July 2021
Good selection of goods
June 2021
Walked here from cottage along creek, again friendly staff and delicious pasties and BBQ food especially the minted lamb chops. In the past we have breakfasted there and that was also excellent - a great shop.
June 2021
Really handy to the annexe Open everyday Good choice of products from everyday items to lovely local produce Definitely worth a visit
May 2021
Friendly, family run farm shop with some home cooked food. Have had outstandingly delicious homemade soup and cream teas on visits pre-lockdown. They have a great selection of groceries, local produce and an excellent butcher. A much nicer place to shop than any supermarket. I look forward to each visit!
April 2021
Highly recommended. We had the most delicious breakfast here whist on holiday and will definitely return next time.
July 2019
We had a most wonderful cream tea - beautifully presented and all homemade. All staff were very friendly and helpful both in the tea room and in the farm shop (even though it was the end of a very hot day)
July 2018
Church House Inn
(2 miles)
(27)
This dog-friendly countryside pub offers a large restaurant and delightful beer garden. New to the culinary agenda is the Josper oven, an indoor barbecue grill which runs solely on charcoal and gives a delicious flavour to food. The menu features steaks, seafood, Sunday roasts and daily specials. You’ll also find a selection of local ales, ciders and local soft drinks. Open daily for drinks and from Weds-Sun for lunch, dinner and cream teas.
Church House Inn Stokenham, Kingsbridge TQ7 2SZ (T: 01548 580253)
We booked a table here online for Boxing Day lunch but when we arrived they told us they don’t take bookings. Luckily they had a table and we enjoyed a really good pub meal. Nice clean environment, dogs welcome. Friendly staff. We had a wander after lunch to shake the meal down, lovely old church and pretty village. Easy to park.
January 2024
Great local pub with welcoming atmosphere and good value home cooked food.
November 2023
Excellent food and friendly service
September 2023
Nice friendly pub serving good food
August 2023
We love the Church House and return each year we visit. They are always so welcoming and make Stokenham feel like home from home.
June 2023
Interesting menu and specials, good ales and wine list, very friendly and helpful staff; our dog now considers Maddie to be one of her best mates. We ate here 4 or 5 times in our fortnight's holiday; says something in itself!!
October 2022
Had two lovely meals here. Food was great and service excellent.
August 2022
Excellent food, really nice atmosphere and surroundings, thank you for finding us a table as I thought I had made a booking, booked wrong pub.
July 2022
Very poor. Overpriced food (don't order the duck breast @£16 unless you're on a super low calorie diet). Beer too cold and expensive. I used to like the charm of the pub before it was renovated, now just lacks atmosphere.
May 2022
Had a drink there. Outside space at the back was lovely. We didn't eat there.
March 2022
Good and friendly pub. Fish and chips excellent.
September 2021
We have been back here many times when we have visited, beautiful gardens, now with covered heated area for those colder and wetter times. The only thing we would say is the lack of vegetarian options on the main menu.
September 2021
Great place to eat for a special meal out, food amazing
September 2021
Beautifully decorated pub, friendly staff and truly excellent food.
July 2021
Only 19 mins walk from cottage. Lovely refurbished pub but gets busy so book first.
October 2020
Great atmosphere, Good food. Natalie the manager was really welcoming. Loved our dog too! Great place for a drink or dinner. Will definitely return
October 2020
Friendly atmosphere, good service, nice selection of food and drinks with a great Friday curry night- what's not to like?!!
September 2020
A must visit if you’re in the area, Great food and very helpful and accommodating staff even with social distancing. We eat twice there and would have gone again but couldn’t get in due to it being fully booked, so best to pre book
September 2020
A beautiful refurbished pub, would definitely recommend the huge tasty Sunday lunches that they do although make sure you book.
November 2019
We ate here for a couple of evening meals which were first class, highly recommend it
October 2019
recently refurbished to a very high standard. Excellent food
June 2019
Lovely family meal here, very tasty. Great professional service. Dog friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
October 2018
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD IN A GOOD LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS.
June 2018
Excellent food. Sunday lunch was presented very well & served quickly. Evening food was just as good, with a fairly big menu.
November 2017
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely food
September 2017
We ate at this great pub several times and the welcome was very warm and the food and service was great.
August 2017
Good food, nice setting.
December 2016
Stokeley Farm Shop
(3 miles)
(87)
A popular food market, deli, restaurant and garden centre in a beautiful setting with a focus on supporting local producers. Browse the shelves in the farm shop for local artisan goodies or enjoy the delicious food the café has to offer including a range of cooked breakfasts, coffees and cream teas, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizzas straight from their wood fired pizza oven.
Stokeley Farm Shop Stokeley Barton, Stokenham TQ7 2SE (T: 01548 581605)
Enjoy 10% off in the cafe with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Lots of local goodies and great deli and meat counter. Lovely food and micro brewery
April 2024
Well stocked with independent craft outlets outside. Excellent breakfasts in cafe. Durrant's butchers really know their stuff. A visit to Stokeley's is recommended.
December 2023
Fresh produce, nice cafe and the loveliest scones ever!
October 2023
Great place for yummy treats for your holiday, especially the beer brewed on the premises. I also posted some ebay sales via Ervi here and the staff were very helpful.
October 2023
Have visited the shop several times in the past but never eaten here before. We ended up coming for breakfast 3 times during our stay and also visited for the pizza night. Will definitely return next year
October 2023
Came here a few times, the food was so fresh and tasty. Very reasonable prices for meat and vegetables. Didn’t try the cafe, but always busy and loved walking around the little huts with different arts and crafts to buy
September 2023
Really enjoyed visiting the farm shop - there was live music, lovely pop-up shops, excellent local produce. The steaks we bought for our BBQ were top quality.
September 2023
Great breakfast in a quiet setting with a few nice shopping outlets to browse selling unique gifts. Would recommend, but can get very busy.
August 2023
Amazing seafood platter for two at £60 , including a whole cold lobster, king prawns and fresh crab plus salad and bread ( only available on their seafood Sundays throughout the summer ) Highly recommend - nicest seafood platter we have had locally and the best priced
August 2023
Lovely farm shop selling high quality local goods. Highly recommend a visit here. The breakfasts in the cafe are fantastic.
August 2023
Definitely worth a visit - good farm shop, nice cafe and excellent brewery! Some nice pop up shops
August 2023
Lovely food
August 2023
Enjoyed coffee and cake here. Good well stocked farm shop too. Dog friendly.
July 2023
A lovely spot which we visited twice during our stay. On the sunnier day we sat outside & enjoyed coffee/cake/drinks & then on our last day we sat indoors for breakfast. The food was delicious & we loved the farm shop & little boutique shops too!
July 2023
I cannot fault this place. The staff could not have been nicer and we made several visits for meals, drinks and shopping.
June 2023
Lovely farm shop with a great variety of produce,
June 2023
Had a lovely Sunday roast there, and enjoyed it so much, we returned for a cooked breakfast, and a mid week lunch as well. Very nice food, attentive staff, and pleasant surroundings.
April 2023
Wholesome good food served by friendly and helpful staff
October 2022
Excellent quality of produce and very good food and service.
September 2022
Shop is very well stocked, including some unusual items and the butcher's counter is excellent quality and value. We stock up for our freezer before coming home. The Cafe and Tap House are both great. The evening pizza with a pint of the local brew is delicious, especially on a warm summer's evening.
August 2022
This place is a great find! Amazing fresh produce. Would recommend a drink in the attached Tap House as well.
August 2022
We loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. We were staying on the farm at Tllys and it was so convenient for us to pop down to shop or have a meal and also the added bonus of the brewery on site. Also Friday night wood fired pizzas were delicious
July 2022
Very convenient and well stocked farm shop. Very good breakfast in the cafe. All the staff who served us were very pleasant, efficient and friendly.
July 2022
This farm shop has a wonderful selection of foods and drinks so you will be spoiled for choice.
July 2022
We had a lovely light lunch, nice food with an excellent choice and very friendly, helpful staff.
July 2022
Excellent choice of produce in both cafe and shop.
June 2022
Excellent little (well, not so little, Farm Shop) well stocked and good bread, cheese, sausages, bacon etc. Daily papers in store, good range of everyday household staples and resonably priced.
May 2022
Useful shop for supplies - newspaper, fruit and veg, butchers, groceries. Would like to see more local cheeses. Good cafe and excellent pizzas at the Taphouse
May 2022
Great pints, lovely to pop in for BBQ supplies and their cream tea is wonderful!
April 2022
Came here on three separate days, for two Farmers breakfasts, and a Sunday roast, and thoroughly enjoyed the food on each visit. Good food and good service.
April 2022
Nice place to eat and good selection of foods in the deli too. If you want a Sunday Lunch you have to book ahead!
April 2022
An excellent place. Lovely cafe with good food and drinks and incredibly friendly helpful staff. Made our holiday. Good shopping too.
March 2022
excelent
November 2021
Perfect for a visit very friendly staff, went for breakfast three times very good,the farm shop has everything you need for your stay and in the evening the micro brewery is brilliant and the prices are not too bad,would recommend
October 2021
Excellent food and service. Good shop but not many plants for sale. Plenty of parking.
October 2021
Very convenient for shopping when staying locally.
October 2021
Had breakfast here on our last day of holiday. Great breakfast, superb service.
September 2021
Exceptionally well stocked, steaks great value. Breakfasts and coffee best we have found. Staff and little shops selling local crafts delightful.
September 2021
Disappointed with the whole place. Customers were being told at least 45 minutes for food.
September 2021
Open in the evenings for wood fired pizza. Great local beer, great service and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizzas also available. A very relaxed and enjoyable evening. Great value for delicious food.
August 2021
Great supply of fresh food and plants and little craft stalls and beer , all ways worth a visit
August 2021
A real joy. Perhaps more than one till would ease congestion.
July 2021
Excellent cakes and afternoon tea.
July 2021
Great place for food and also fresh produce. Always stop by when staying in the area.
July 2021
Lovely shop with good range of meat, veg etc. Fairly small and cafe likewise, but great to walk to if you are flexible on times etc.
June 2021
Hardly worth a visit.
June 2021
An absolute favourite of ours for years now. Great shop and cafe, lovely staff. Also a great pizza night this year too
June 2021
Attractive setting, good parking, good menu and cheerful efficient service. Good varied stock in shop with plants etc for sale. Interesting small brewery selling own brew beers
May 2021
Worth a visit. Good farm shop. Pity it was raining when we went but we still enjoyed a coffee and scone ! We visited twice whilst on holiday.
May 2021
Brilliant place for lunch and a micro brewery too! Highly recommended, great customer service from the young team- brilliant.
April 2021
Super shop and cafe
April 2021
Lovely local produce, friendly staff and selection of artisan shops. Cafe and Tap Room with dog friendly outside seating area. Open all year.
October 2020
Great farmshop. Well stocked with good produce and interesting craft sales stalls. Well recommended. Lovely cafe too
October 2020
Service was a bit slow but great food and the micro brewery was first class (Try the Eddystone - I bought every bottle ont he shelf!). Definitely one to go back to.
October 2020
Excellent service
October 2020
Lovely farm shop and cafe. Excellent social distancing being implemented, which made the whole experience a good one.
August 2020
Fantastic breakfast. Helpful polite staff. Highly recommend.
July 2020
Lovely farm shop with a wide range of products available and a nice cafe. It was within easy walking distance of Torcross which was great due to the closure of the local shop. The best bit was the adjacent South Hams brewery. With a great selection of locally brewed craft ales and ciders and delicious food available from the cafe next door it was a great way to spend a damp afternoon avoiding Storm Ciara!
February 2020
Lovely food and fabulous Sunday roasts, highly recommend.
October 2019
We should have gone here at the start of our week! Great selection of daily groceries and nice treats too - excellent artisan shops and micro brewery too!
August 2019
A lovely place to browse the shops and enjoy a coffee.
August 2019
A great place to buy local produce and beer.
August 2019
Worth a visit! Great little farm shop. Lovely fruit and bread. The café served a great cream tea/cakes and an excellent breakfast : )
August 2019
Great choice of produce including local cheese and Award-winning sausages. Recommend the cafe for breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch and their own Ashridge cider. Friendly staff. You can get a Toad Hall discount here but you have to ask as not all staff are aware.
July 2019
well stocked and friendly staff
July 2019
Always good to go here. Great food, breakfast is fantastic, lovely welcoming staff. We always have our cooked breakfast here whenever we are on holiday in this area. Very good quality food, plants and gifts on sale. First class farm shop.
June 2019
Visited for lunch with our dog. Sat outside in lovely weather. Service was quick and friendly. The burgers we had were delicious. They also do great breakfasts and have a wide range of local products and a butcher counter in the farm shop.
June 2019
Lovely shop and essential as no shop in torcross
June 2019
A well stocked farm shop with friendly and helpful staff.
June 2019
Visited twice, loved the cream teas. Friendly staff
May 2019
Great place to get fresh food at a great price, enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch, or visit the onsite micro brewery. Always a favourite
May 2019
Great food. Loved the pop up craft shops
May 2019
Stayed locally, and visited Stokely Farm shop a few times. Well stocked shop and a very nice eating area providing really nice food, especially their Sunday roast which is amazing !
March 2019
Great fresh meat and bread.
January 2019
we only found this shop two days before we left but went back twice as it was so good
October 2018
We have had breakfast at the cafe on a few occasions, and always found these to be great quality and value for money. Lovely staff, too.
September 2018
Nice breakfast and cafe
June 2018
Very convenient.Good shop.Food O.K.but a bit basic
May 2018
Great shop with lovely atmosphere and goods. A little pricey
May 2018
Good feed. Friendly service
October 2017
Great for a variety of food and great pizza and plants.
August 2017
Great selection of local provisions and also home to South Hams Brewery with all beers available and reasonably prices Recommend a visit
July 2017
LOvely but expensive
July 2017
We love this place, probably popped in most days for delicious meat, cheese and treats. We don't eat out often as our dog is nervous around dogs that get too close so eating in can feel like a chore. But with lovely grub from a friendly shop, it becomes a treat. Plus it's supporting the local trade which is so important.
June 2017
Always a favourite for breakfast and for stocking up on delicious things for our holidays in Torcross. The tractor provides seemingly endless fun for a toddler and the friendly staff are all lovely.
May 2017
Excellent small cafe/pizza area, Number One, sells a good range of gifts, many garden related. The plants are healthy, well cared for and reasonable priced and the farm shop produce fresh and good selection. Pleasant helpful staff
May 2017
One of our favourite must go to places. Great food, good setting (with places to play for the kids) and good little shop too).
December 2016
The Millbrook Inn
(3 miles)
(31)
In the heart of the idyllic village of South Pool, The Millbrook Inn offers high quality, honest food and a wide selection of local ales and ciders in an atmosphere that celebrates the traditional village pub. Enjoy delicious local meat, seafood and excellent Sunday roasts either inside in the cosy beamed dining areas with roaring fires, or outside in the summer sunshine overlooking the brook. One of the most popular eateries in the area so booking is highly reccommended
Millbrook Inn South Pool, Kingsbridge TQ7 2RW (T: 01548 531581)
Lovely sunday lunch. Live music downstairs but we were sat upstairs so couldn't hear it which was a shame. Staff all really nice and friendly.
October 2023
Omg what a gorgeous pub! Stunning roast dinner on the Sunday we were there. Staff greeted us with a friendly attitude and we weren’t rushed to take our table but offered a space for a drink by the stream. After lunch there was a fab duo playing on the terrace. Loved it and will be back
September 2023
Good food and beer but a little expensive. Potatoes and veg are extras.
July 2023
The best roast dinner we've had in a long time! Well worth a visit. Excellent service too!
September 2022
Brilliant restaurant and pub.
September 2022
Lovely pub in a nice location. Restaurant food was very nice, but this is not your normal “pub food” it’s high class, using local produce. The prices reflect this… it would be worth ringing up and asking when the next “high tide BBQ” is, as you don’t need to book for this and it looked very tasty !! Folks arrive on boats up the estuary and visit for a pint and a burger!
August 2022
Excellent food and service, with a great atmosphere. Only difficulty was finding somewhere to park the car
August 2022
We ate here twice during our stay in South Pool, on both occasions the food and service were excellent. The Millbrook is very dog friendly and does get busy so booking is essential.
June 2022
Very friendly village pub. The food was very good.
June 2022
This was closed for refurbishment but have used in the past and its well worth a visit
March 2022
Really friendly and excellent roast, well worth the walk from Salcombe via the ferry.
October 2021
Evening meal here was delicious .Excellent quality food and good service .
October 2021
Would give more stars but place was closed for most of the week we were there. However did manage a drink and a very tasty meal on last evening.
September 2021
Sadly we were unable to have a meal here as they were fully booked all week. I guess it must be good, but I’ll never know.
September 2021
Very disappointed had visited before and had a great experience, this time aftwr booking 4 months in advance we waited 1 hour for good and then the chicken was not cooked through. We also had another booking and they decided to close the pub and didn't even email us, inonly knew as I saw on their Facebook page. Very disappointing.
August 2021
A lovely local pub
June 2021
Very good service, super-friendly staff, excellent food even though they are only just getting going,and fab location.
June 2021
Amazing, we had dinner here, drinks and even tried the BBQ. Lovely staff and the children enjoyed playing in the stream.
August 2019
Nice place for drinks but could be difficult getting to the bar as it is so tiny inside.
August 2019
spent 3 evenings in the pub and very happy with it.....and a great band playing New Years day
January 2019
Great atmosphere, good selection of beers.comfortable & welcoming & cosy.had food which was excellent but v expensive.cheapest main was about £15.a few cheaper options would have made this pub perfect.staff very helpful & welcoming
September 2018
The Millbrook has a new bridge at the back to a grassy area with picnic tables, so great for kids. They do an outside BBQ at the front 5-9pm in the summer, also great for kids supper. A lovely old pub in an idyllic location!
September 2018
Outstanding Sunday roast EVEN IF the lamb and the beef look exactly the same, they ain't. Fabulous staff too!
May 2018
A beautiful old pub with real ales, very good food and friendly staff. Right on a stream, lovely wood fire. Lovely garden for the summer.
November 2017
Lovely pub- excellent food and very dog friendly
September 2017
Brilliant pub, friendly, fun staff, Charlie the landlord is working really hard to make this a great place for all to visit.
September 2017
Lovely friendly and helpful staff. The best meal we had on holiday. Children were made to feel very welcome and a very reasonably priced children's menu.
August 2017
My husband and I ate at Millbrook tonight, absolutely beautiful meal and great service, thank you!
May 2017
An interesting and different menu- think top end gastro pub. Lovely place to be, very friendly owners and helpful staff.
May 2017
Great pub, great atmosphere.
May 2017
The Millbrook Inn clear only wants rich adults to come and visit, its menu does not welcome children and this is a great shame.
April 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(3 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(3 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Hassle Free Hiking
(3 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
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The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Waterborn SUP
(4 miles)
(9)
If the weather’s right, Stand Up Paddleboarding is a wonderful way to really embrace the beautiful environment in the South Hams. Based in Kingsbridge Waterborn SUP offers lessons, board hire and a genuinely enthusiastic introduction to the variation on surfing whether you’re a pro or a beginner. They supply high quality equipment and tuition, whilst benefiting from a pretty spectacular learning environment. They have all the equipment ready to hire, so just turn up with a big smile on your face ready to go!
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Enjoy 15% off hire with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
We really enjoyed this as first timers. The teaching session was excellent and gave us basic paddle boarding skills and the confidence to hire out boards again at South Milton Sands during our stay.
August 2022
First time I had tried paddleboarding.Equipment and instructor were first class.Really enjoyed it so much that I tried my skills out later on in my holiday and am a convert,now planning more.
July 2022
Excellent tuition from Kate and very enjoyable
June 2022
Went here as a family of five and had a great time paddle boarding.Well looked after by Crispin and Steve. Great fun as well once you sort your wobbly legs out.
June 2021
My Son & I had a great time taking part in this for the 1st time. Crispin was very caring, patient and a brilliant instructor. It poured of rain but it remained warm despite the early start! This did not dampen our enthusiasm & Crispin did offer to curtail the 1 of the 2 hours and refund us but we were enjoying ourselves far too much! We both ended up in the estuary for a swim anyway! Absolutely brilliant 2 hours & highly recommended.
August 2020
Our two hour early morning session was absolutely brilliant, thank you Crispin, we'll be back!
August 2019
Fantastic early morning session with Crispin - got us two oldies up on our feet paddling around the Kingsbridge estuary - what a fabulous way to start the day. Five star - would like to do it again.
May 2018
Very enjoyable - will definitely do it again. Crispin was very helpful.
September 2017
Thank you Crispin for a fab family lesson introducing us and our 3 girls to paddle boarding
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(3 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(3 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
North Hallsands
(4 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(4 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
Sunny Cove
(5 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
November 2023
Our family spent a lovely week at Coombe Park. The WiFi was not working when we arrived but someone from Toad Hall cottages kindly arranged for BT to come and the problem was resolved. The youngsters enjoyed the table tennis etc in the games room. Lots of lovely beaches and restaurants nearby and the weather was much better than had been forecasted.
August 2023
We loved our stay. Super comfy beds, pool great and all amenities fabulous
October 2022
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Coombe Park and it's always immaculately clean, warm and welcoming. Absolutely perfect for a rest before the Winter!
July 2022
Loved the space and solitude. Must have had stunning gardens when fully maintained
June 2022
Utter bliss. Clean throughout, well stocked kitchen, lovely beds. The pool is amazing. We had to net it most days for dead insects despite the cover but a small price to pay. So much wild life. Tesco a 15 minute drive but local shops nearby. The Bear and Blacksmith is pricey but wonderful for a treat meal. Aurne farm shop is a must for amazing cooked breakfasts. Communication was prompt and efficient from Charlotte at Toad Hall cottages. If you are an NHS worker let them know at time of booking for a discount. It IS a bit pricey but my goodness it was worth every penny. Would highly recommend.
May 2022
We enjoyed our stay, and thank you to the owners, for letting use there lovely house.
December 2021
Perfect place. Loved every minute. What with the swimming pool and the games room and sun in October we had such fun - thank you.
September 2020
we did enjoy our stay very much and were blessed with the weather. Wendy at toad Hall very helpful
September 2020
We did, notwithstanding the above. The cleaning was OK on surfaces but there spiders in webs at ceiling height all over, and the pool was really very dirty on arrival (only leaves and what have you but a lot of them). we would certainly go back, but it needs to feel a bit more 'lived in'.
Thank you for your feedback, this has been passed to the owner and caretaker. The owners were in residence for 3 weeks prior to your stay. Older properties in the country will attract spiders very quickly. The pool is cleaned on Fridays but in the high winds leaves are inevitable due to the beautiful surrounding gardens and countryside.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2018
Of course we enjoyed our stay - we had come for a family wedding! but we all felt that small improvements could have made a difference. We have stayed in lots of holiday homes - the one we had last week in Northumberland left us a home made cake, wine, local chocolates and lots of bin bags!!
September 2017
Really enjoyed our stay at Coombe Park. The location was perfect and quiet. The house itself exceeded our expectations and the pool was great and quite warm too! The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds were super comfy. You can get your shopping delivered and even get a take-away delivered should you want to. The only very small "irk" is that people nearby walk their dogs up the driveway because it's quiet, so it can be a bit of a surprise if you're not expecting it. Lovely stay and would definitely go back.
September 2017
We really enjoyed our stay despite not having the best of weather. To be able to take our dog for a twenty mins walk first thing without leaving the property was amazing! Our two grand daughters loved all the toys, trampoline and pool. Great family holiday in a lovely family house.
July 2017
We really enjoyed the stay. It is well equipped and comfortable but quite remote.
July 2014
Book it ...... Book it..... we have had a beautiful time. Tucked away secluded and private, peace and tranquillity. Had shopping delivered, cooked and baked in the lovely well equipped kitchen. Had a night off and had a lovely Indian delivered locally just all too beautiful. The swimming pool just made it, it is solar powered, so warm and had so much fun in it. Dogs just loved the garden and land and walked for miles. House beautiful, spacious and beautiful bedrooms and the beds so comfortable, with clean, fresh, crisp linen on them. Towels provided and arrived to a note from caretaker and a cake. We met caretaker on last day as we were leaving. We had just a wonderful time and visited Totness which is just lovely to walk around and enjoy beautiful quaint shops. Went on boat trip (Picnic Cruise) from Dartmouth where is a fantastic chip shop with mouth watering fresh fish. Popped into all local villages and totally enjoyed a fantastic holiday with our family ages 15-53. Cannot say enough and will so go back there. If I could pick one bone it would be please get satellite, that's it but we lived without it and entertained ourselves. Thank you
July 2014
Coombe Park is an excellent house in a lovely location. It feels miles from anywhere, very private, but is in fact close to local shops in Kingsbridge. Only a few minutes drive to the local beaches and pubs. The pool is superb such a bonus and so warm. I can honestly say that we really didn't want to come home. My husband and I take a least five breaks each year in the south west and this has to have been one of the best properties we have stayed in. Thank you. PS The feedback for cottage owner/caretaker I have put as average but we had no need to contact them so really couldn't comment.
November 2023
Our family spent a lovely week at Coombe Park. The WiFi was not working when we arrived but someone from Toad Hall cottages kindly arranged for BT to come and the problem was resolved. The youngsters enjoyed the table tennis etc in the games room. Lots of lovely beaches and restaurants nearby and the weather was much better than had been forecasted.
August 2023
We loved our stay. Super comfy beds, pool great and all amenities fabulous
October 2022
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Coombe Park and it's always immaculately clean, warm and welcoming. Absolutely perfect for a rest before the Winter!
July 2022
Loved the space and solitude. Must have had stunning gardens when fully maintained
June 2022
Utter bliss. Clean throughout, well stocked kitchen, lovely beds. The pool is amazing. We had to net it most days for dead insects despite the cover but a small price to pay. So much wild life. Tesco a 15 minute drive but local shops nearby. The Bear and Blacksmith is pricey but wonderful for a treat meal. Aurne farm shop is a must for amazing cooked breakfasts. Communication was prompt and efficient from Charlotte at Toad Hall cottages. If you are an NHS worker let them know at time of booking for a discount. It IS a bit pricey but my goodness it was worth every penny. Would highly recommend.
May 2022
We enjoyed our stay, and thank you to the owners, for letting use there lovely house.
December 2021
Perfect place. Loved every minute. What with the swimming pool and the games room and sun in October we had such fun - thank you.
September 2020
we did enjoy our stay very much and were blessed with the weather. Wendy at toad Hall very helpful
September 2020
We did, notwithstanding the above. The cleaning was OK on surfaces but there spiders in webs at ceiling height all over, and the pool was really very dirty on arrival (only leaves and what have you but a lot of them). we would certainly go back, but it needs to feel a bit more 'lived in'.
Thank you for your feedback, this has been passed to the owner and caretaker. The owners were in residence for 3 weeks prior to your stay. Older properties in the country will attract spiders very quickly. The pool is cleaned on Fridays but in the high winds leaves are inevitable due to the beautiful surrounding gardens and countryside.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2018
Of course we enjoyed our stay - we had come for a family wedding! but we all felt that small improvements could have made a difference. We have stayed in lots of holiday homes - the one we had last week in Northumberland left us a home made cake, wine, local chocolates and lots of bin bags!!
September 2017
Really enjoyed our stay at Coombe Park. The location was perfect and quiet. The house itself exceeded our expectations and the pool was great and quite warm too! The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds were super comfy. You can get your shopping delivered and even get a take-away delivered should you want to. The only very small "irk" is that people nearby walk their dogs up the driveway because it's quiet, so it can be a bit of a surprise if you're not expecting it. Lovely stay and would definitely go back.
September 2017
We really enjoyed our stay despite not having the best of weather. To be able to take our dog for a twenty mins walk first thing without leaving the property was amazing! Our two grand daughters loved all the toys, trampoline and pool. Great family holiday in a lovely family house.
July 2017
We really enjoyed the stay. It is well equipped and comfortable but quite remote.
July 2014
Book it ...... Book it..... we have had a beautiful time. Tucked away secluded and private, peace and tranquillity. Had shopping delivered, cooked and baked in the lovely well equipped kitchen. Had a night off and had a lovely Indian delivered locally just all too beautiful. The swimming pool just made it, it is solar powered, so warm and had so much fun in it. Dogs just loved the garden and land and walked for miles. House beautiful, spacious and beautiful bedrooms and the beds so comfortable, with clean, fresh, crisp linen on them. Towels provided and arrived to a note from caretaker and a cake. We met caretaker on last day as we were leaving. We had just a wonderful time and visited Totness which is just lovely to walk around and enjoy beautiful quaint shops. Went on boat trip (Picnic Cruise) from Dartmouth where is a fantastic chip shop with mouth watering fresh fish. Popped into all local villages and totally enjoyed a fantastic holiday with our family ages 15-53. Cannot say enough and will so go back there. If I could pick one bone it would be please get satellite, that's it but we lived without it and entertained ourselves. Thank you
July 2014
Coombe Park is an excellent house in a lovely location. It feels miles from anywhere, very private, but is in fact close to local shops in Kingsbridge. Only a few minutes drive to the local beaches and pubs. The pool is superb such a bonus and so warm. I can honestly say that we really didn't want to come home. My husband and I take a least five breaks each year in the south west and this has to have been one of the best properties we have stayed in. Thank you. PS The feedback for cottage owner/caretaker I have put as average but we had no need to contact them so really couldn't comment.
The Globe Inn
(Less than a mile)
(32)
A tastefully renovated village inn surrounded by beautiful countryside with a traditional restaurant and cosy bar both with open fires, and tranquil outdoor seating area with lovely views. Menus include well-cooked pub favourites along with daily specials, and regular barbeques are available for larger parties.
The Globe Inn Frogmore, Kingsbridge TQ7 2NR (T: 01548 531351)
We had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Excellent service and very good food. Great value!
April 2024
Great food, friendly atmosphere. If walking down from holiday rental after dark suggest take a torch.
October 2023
Friendly staff and food was very good, infact the rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend
September 2023
Excellent food and friendly people.
September 2023
Excellent food. Friendly service
August 2023
Great local pub. Very welcoming. Good food. Wednesday night live music was a bonus.
July 2023
Quite a good meal but not the best.
June 2023
A very good meal and dog friendly.
June 2023
Very tasty homemade food in a friendly pub. We ate here twice in mid May 23. The cod and chips were huge and our steak pie and cauliflower curry a few days later were very satisfying after a day walking the coast. There is a lovely beer garden with a separate bar .
May 2023
Lovely friendly pub. Staff very welcoming, polite, friendly, hardworking and efficient. We visited most evenings during our stay and enjoyed a range of food, which was always tasty, well-presented and good-sized portions. I would highly recommend.
September 2022
We had a great meal here on the first night of our holiday in the village. Due to traffic we called ahead to change the time. No problem. We requested gluten free and again no problem. Lovely meal.
September 2022
We had two delicious meals here, they cater for all tastes and the staff are very friendly. I can recommend the steak and ale pie, the fish and chips and the vegetarian wellington.
July 2022
Lovely food, great service and nice staff.
June 2022
The food was awful. Would not go back.
May 2022
Excellent pub food at a reasonable price, friendly service.
April 2022
Ate here twice during our stay, lovely food, nice surroundings and attentive service!!
October 2021
Wow, the food was lovely, large and a great price. The service was brilliant and the owners were very attentive. Totally recommend this pub
October 2021
This is a lovely pub with friendly staff and a beautiful garden at the back of the pub with a garden bar. Food is excellent. I would thoroughly recommend the fish pie.
September 2021
The food here was really good. Steak and Ale pie is amazing!
September 2021
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great garden with outside bar and very attentive restaurant staff, nothing was too much trouble. The quality and presentation of the food was exceptional. We felt happy to eat inside with tables well distanced and cleaned after previous customers, while staff and customers, when moving around the eating areas, were expected to wear masks. So much so we frequented the outside bar and the restaurant numerous times while on holiday in the village. A great place to eat after a tiring day on the beach.
August 2021
Lovely food, friendly staff, good service. Highly recommended. Book in high season though.
August 2021
Very friendly and welcoming, and carefully spaced inside. Food very tasty, especially the seafood salad. A shame not open for lunch.
June 2021
A lovely clean and friendly pub with excellent covid 19 measures in place, we enjoyed an excellent meal, local beers and local gin.
September 2020
We had a lovely meal here for my husbands birthday. Staff were great and food was lovely. Simple menu with great quality local produce cooked to perfection.
August 2020
Good pub grub at reasonable prices.
October 2019
A pleasant and welcoming pub. Food was of a very good standard and would happily recommend, even our big dog was welcome.
August 2019
Lovely pub with very nice food and friendly staff
July 2019
Excellent food especially the steaks . Great atmosphere and lovely pub.
June 2019
We had a lovely meal for four here. Excellent steaks, good wine and friendly staff. Also dog friendly which was a bonus.
December 2018
Friendly and helpful staff. We had a very nice meal here. Two young children with us and we were in an area to one side of the main bar, so it was not crowded and we were not rushed. A good selection on the menu. would definitey go back again.
August 2017
Lovely pub and lovely landlords!! Three of us ate here over three nights and each meal was delicious and cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommed.
June 2017
Food here we find is pretty good,nice clean well kept pub nice place. However don't get on the wrong side of the canadian landlady by asking to move tables.????...Fawlty Towers comes to mind.
April 2017
Springfield Farm Shop
(2 miles)
(22)
A friendly farm shop, tea room and butchers set in the heart of the South Hams between the villages of East Charleton and Frogmore. Buy some local meat and vegetables to create something delicious back at your holiday cottage,or take a break in the tea room and enjoy the beautiful view of the Frogmore estuary.
Springfield Farm Shop East Charleton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2AR (T: 01548 531523)
Excellent farm shop! Very high quality produce. We enjoyed the meat, veg and bread very much and called in on our way home to take some with us.
April 2024
Absolutely delicious pies
September 2023
Very expensive - disappointing
September 2023
No longer a full cafe service but great pasties and a nice location to sit outside with takeaway drinks. Also a good selection of local products.
September 2023
Fabulous place for breakfast - beautiful sausage naps (enormous) such good value and the most amazing views
August 2023
Loved this place. Several visits for pasty / pie and coffee. Seating outside makes it dog friendly too.
July 2023
Gorgeous shop which we used while visiting Farthingfield. Lots of nice local products.
July 2023
Good range of fresh, local produce. Staff friendly. Pasties are absolutely delicious!
September 2022
Nice farm shop serving meat , bakery and provisions. Enjoyed a coffee and cake outside in picnic area taking in countryside views
September 2022
Fabulous farm shop, very tasty pasties, pies and sausage rolls, good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, also a very good butchers with a very wide range of products. Would highly recommend a visit, beautiful views too.
August 2022
Worth visiting
July 2022
We bought some delicious chicken pies here and enjoyed them with a lovely salad.
July 2022
Pasties are delicious.
January 2022
Excellent produce - recommend the cakes. Good location for sampling the best of the region.
September 2021
Great little farm shop! Has all of the essentials, lots of luxuries and great baked goodies. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there’s a lovely walk that starts at the car park.
July 2021
Amazing produce - loved this farm shop
July 2021
Good selection of goods
June 2021
Walked here from cottage along creek, again friendly staff and delicious pasties and BBQ food especially the minted lamb chops. In the past we have breakfasted there and that was also excellent - a great shop.
June 2021
Really handy to the annexe Open everyday Good choice of products from everyday items to lovely local produce Definitely worth a visit
May 2021
Friendly, family run farm shop with some home cooked food. Have had outstandingly delicious homemade soup and cream teas on visits pre-lockdown. They have a great selection of groceries, local produce and an excellent butcher. A much nicer place to shop than any supermarket. I look forward to each visit!
April 2021
Highly recommended. We had the most delicious breakfast here whist on holiday and will definitely return next time.
July 2019
We had a most wonderful cream tea - beautifully presented and all homemade. All staff were very friendly and helpful both in the tea room and in the farm shop (even though it was the end of a very hot day)
July 2018
Church House Inn
(2 miles)
(27)
This dog-friendly countryside pub offers a large restaurant and delightful beer garden. New to the culinary agenda is the Josper oven, an indoor barbecue grill which runs solely on charcoal and gives a delicious flavour to food. The menu features steaks, seafood, Sunday roasts and daily specials. You’ll also find a selection of local ales, ciders and local soft drinks. Open daily for drinks and from Weds-Sun for lunch, dinner and cream teas.
Church House Inn Stokenham, Kingsbridge TQ7 2SZ (T: 01548 580253)
We booked a table here online for Boxing Day lunch but when we arrived they told us they don’t take bookings. Luckily they had a table and we enjoyed a really good pub meal. Nice clean environment, dogs welcome. Friendly staff. We had a wander after lunch to shake the meal down, lovely old church and pretty village. Easy to park.
January 2024
Great local pub with welcoming atmosphere and good value home cooked food.
November 2023
Excellent food and friendly service
September 2023
Nice friendly pub serving good food
August 2023
We love the Church House and return each year we visit. They are always so welcoming and make Stokenham feel like home from home.
June 2023
Interesting menu and specials, good ales and wine list, very friendly and helpful staff; our dog now considers Maddie to be one of her best mates. We ate here 4 or 5 times in our fortnight's holiday; says something in itself!!
October 2022
Had two lovely meals here. Food was great and service excellent.
August 2022
Excellent food, really nice atmosphere and surroundings, thank you for finding us a table as I thought I had made a booking, booked wrong pub.
July 2022
Very poor. Overpriced food (don't order the duck breast @£16 unless you're on a super low calorie diet). Beer too cold and expensive. I used to like the charm of the pub before it was renovated, now just lacks atmosphere.
May 2022
Had a drink there. Outside space at the back was lovely. We didn't eat there.
March 2022
Good and friendly pub. Fish and chips excellent.
September 2021
We have been back here many times when we have visited, beautiful gardens, now with covered heated area for those colder and wetter times. The only thing we would say is the lack of vegetarian options on the main menu.
September 2021
Great place to eat for a special meal out, food amazing
September 2021
Beautifully decorated pub, friendly staff and truly excellent food.
July 2021
Only 19 mins walk from cottage. Lovely refurbished pub but gets busy so book first.
October 2020
Great atmosphere, Good food. Natalie the manager was really welcoming. Loved our dog too! Great place for a drink or dinner. Will definitely return
October 2020
Friendly atmosphere, good service, nice selection of food and drinks with a great Friday curry night- what's not to like?!!
September 2020
A must visit if you’re in the area, Great food and very helpful and accommodating staff even with social distancing. We eat twice there and would have gone again but couldn’t get in due to it being fully booked, so best to pre book
September 2020
A beautiful refurbished pub, would definitely recommend the huge tasty Sunday lunches that they do although make sure you book.
November 2019
We ate here for a couple of evening meals which were first class, highly recommend it
October 2019
recently refurbished to a very high standard. Excellent food
June 2019
Lovely family meal here, very tasty. Great professional service. Dog friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
October 2018
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD IN A GOOD LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS.
June 2018
Excellent food. Sunday lunch was presented very well & served quickly. Evening food was just as good, with a fairly big menu.
November 2017
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely food
September 2017
We ate at this great pub several times and the welcome was very warm and the food and service was great.
August 2017
Good food, nice setting.
December 2016
Stokeley Farm Shop
(3 miles)
(87)
A popular food market, deli, restaurant and garden centre in a beautiful setting with a focus on supporting local producers. Browse the shelves in the farm shop for local artisan goodies or enjoy the delicious food the café has to offer including a range of cooked breakfasts, coffees and cream teas, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizzas straight from their wood fired pizza oven.
Stokeley Farm Shop Stokeley Barton, Stokenham TQ7 2SE (T: 01548 581605)
Enjoy 10% off in the cafe with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Lots of local goodies and great deli and meat counter. Lovely food and micro brewery
April 2024
Well stocked with independent craft outlets outside. Excellent breakfasts in cafe. Durrant's butchers really know their stuff. A visit to Stokeley's is recommended.
December 2023
Fresh produce, nice cafe and the loveliest scones ever!
October 2023
Great place for yummy treats for your holiday, especially the beer brewed on the premises. I also posted some ebay sales via Ervi here and the staff were very helpful.
October 2023
Have visited the shop several times in the past but never eaten here before. We ended up coming for breakfast 3 times during our stay and also visited for the pizza night. Will definitely return next year
October 2023
Came here a few times, the food was so fresh and tasty. Very reasonable prices for meat and vegetables. Didn’t try the cafe, but always busy and loved walking around the little huts with different arts and crafts to buy
September 2023
Really enjoyed visiting the farm shop - there was live music, lovely pop-up shops, excellent local produce. The steaks we bought for our BBQ were top quality.
September 2023
Great breakfast in a quiet setting with a few nice shopping outlets to browse selling unique gifts. Would recommend, but can get very busy.
August 2023
Amazing seafood platter for two at £60 , including a whole cold lobster, king prawns and fresh crab plus salad and bread ( only available on their seafood Sundays throughout the summer ) Highly recommend - nicest seafood platter we have had locally and the best priced
August 2023
Lovely farm shop selling high quality local goods. Highly recommend a visit here. The breakfasts in the cafe are fantastic.
August 2023
Definitely worth a visit - good farm shop, nice cafe and excellent brewery! Some nice pop up shops
August 2023
Lovely food
August 2023
Enjoyed coffee and cake here. Good well stocked farm shop too. Dog friendly.
July 2023
A lovely spot which we visited twice during our stay. On the sunnier day we sat outside & enjoyed coffee/cake/drinks & then on our last day we sat indoors for breakfast. The food was delicious & we loved the farm shop & little boutique shops too!
July 2023
I cannot fault this place. The staff could not have been nicer and we made several visits for meals, drinks and shopping.
June 2023
Lovely farm shop with a great variety of produce,
June 2023
Had a lovely Sunday roast there, and enjoyed it so much, we returned for a cooked breakfast, and a mid week lunch as well. Very nice food, attentive staff, and pleasant surroundings.
April 2023
Wholesome good food served by friendly and helpful staff
October 2022
Excellent quality of produce and very good food and service.
September 2022
Shop is very well stocked, including some unusual items and the butcher's counter is excellent quality and value. We stock up for our freezer before coming home. The Cafe and Tap House are both great. The evening pizza with a pint of the local brew is delicious, especially on a warm summer's evening.
August 2022
This place is a great find! Amazing fresh produce. Would recommend a drink in the attached Tap House as well.
August 2022
We loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. We were staying on the farm at Tllys and it was so convenient for us to pop down to shop or have a meal and also the added bonus of the brewery on site. Also Friday night wood fired pizzas were delicious
July 2022
Very convenient and well stocked farm shop. Very good breakfast in the cafe. All the staff who served us were very pleasant, efficient and friendly.
July 2022
This farm shop has a wonderful selection of foods and drinks so you will be spoiled for choice.
July 2022
We had a lovely light lunch, nice food with an excellent choice and very friendly, helpful staff.
July 2022
Excellent choice of produce in both cafe and shop.
June 2022
Excellent little (well, not so little, Farm Shop) well stocked and good bread, cheese, sausages, bacon etc. Daily papers in store, good range of everyday household staples and resonably priced.
May 2022
Useful shop for supplies - newspaper, fruit and veg, butchers, groceries. Would like to see more local cheeses. Good cafe and excellent pizzas at the Taphouse
May 2022
Great pints, lovely to pop in for BBQ supplies and their cream tea is wonderful!
April 2022
Came here on three separate days, for two Farmers breakfasts, and a Sunday roast, and thoroughly enjoyed the food on each visit. Good food and good service.
April 2022
Nice place to eat and good selection of foods in the deli too. If you want a Sunday Lunch you have to book ahead!
April 2022
An excellent place. Lovely cafe with good food and drinks and incredibly friendly helpful staff. Made our holiday. Good shopping too.
March 2022
excelent
November 2021
Perfect for a visit very friendly staff, went for breakfast three times very good,the farm shop has everything you need for your stay and in the evening the micro brewery is brilliant and the prices are not too bad,would recommend
October 2021
Excellent food and service. Good shop but not many plants for sale. Plenty of parking.
October 2021
Very convenient for shopping when staying locally.
October 2021
Had breakfast here on our last day of holiday. Great breakfast, superb service.
September 2021
Exceptionally well stocked, steaks great value. Breakfasts and coffee best we have found. Staff and little shops selling local crafts delightful.
September 2021
Disappointed with the whole place. Customers were being told at least 45 minutes for food.
September 2021
Open in the evenings for wood fired pizza. Great local beer, great service and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizzas also available. A very relaxed and enjoyable evening. Great value for delicious food.
August 2021
Great supply of fresh food and plants and little craft stalls and beer , all ways worth a visit
August 2021
A real joy. Perhaps more than one till would ease congestion.
July 2021
Excellent cakes and afternoon tea.
July 2021
Great place for food and also fresh produce. Always stop by when staying in the area.
July 2021
Lovely shop with good range of meat, veg etc. Fairly small and cafe likewise, but great to walk to if you are flexible on times etc.
June 2021
Hardly worth a visit.
June 2021
An absolute favourite of ours for years now. Great shop and cafe, lovely staff. Also a great pizza night this year too
June 2021
Attractive setting, good parking, good menu and cheerful efficient service. Good varied stock in shop with plants etc for sale. Interesting small brewery selling own brew beers
May 2021
Worth a visit. Good farm shop. Pity it was raining when we went but we still enjoyed a coffee and scone ! We visited twice whilst on holiday.
May 2021
Brilliant place for lunch and a micro brewery too! Highly recommended, great customer service from the young team- brilliant.
April 2021
Super shop and cafe
April 2021
Lovely local produce, friendly staff and selection of artisan shops. Cafe and Tap Room with dog friendly outside seating area. Open all year.
October 2020
Great farmshop. Well stocked with good produce and interesting craft sales stalls. Well recommended. Lovely cafe too
October 2020
Service was a bit slow but great food and the micro brewery was first class (Try the Eddystone - I bought every bottle ont he shelf!). Definitely one to go back to.
October 2020
Excellent service
October 2020
Lovely farm shop and cafe. Excellent social distancing being implemented, which made the whole experience a good one.
August 2020
Fantastic breakfast. Helpful polite staff. Highly recommend.
July 2020
Lovely farm shop with a wide range of products available and a nice cafe. It was within easy walking distance of Torcross which was great due to the closure of the local shop. The best bit was the adjacent South Hams brewery. With a great selection of locally brewed craft ales and ciders and delicious food available from the cafe next door it was a great way to spend a damp afternoon avoiding Storm Ciara!
February 2020
Lovely food and fabulous Sunday roasts, highly recommend.
October 2019
We should have gone here at the start of our week! Great selection of daily groceries and nice treats too - excellent artisan shops and micro brewery too!
August 2019
A lovely place to browse the shops and enjoy a coffee.
August 2019
A great place to buy local produce and beer.
August 2019
Worth a visit! Great little farm shop. Lovely fruit and bread. The café served a great cream tea/cakes and an excellent breakfast : )
August 2019
Great choice of produce including local cheese and Award-winning sausages. Recommend the cafe for breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch and their own Ashridge cider. Friendly staff. You can get a Toad Hall discount here but you have to ask as not all staff are aware.
July 2019
well stocked and friendly staff
July 2019
Always good to go here. Great food, breakfast is fantastic, lovely welcoming staff. We always have our cooked breakfast here whenever we are on holiday in this area. Very good quality food, plants and gifts on sale. First class farm shop.
June 2019
Visited for lunch with our dog. Sat outside in lovely weather. Service was quick and friendly. The burgers we had were delicious. They also do great breakfasts and have a wide range of local products and a butcher counter in the farm shop.
June 2019
Lovely shop and essential as no shop in torcross
June 2019
A well stocked farm shop with friendly and helpful staff.
June 2019
Visited twice, loved the cream teas. Friendly staff
May 2019
Great place to get fresh food at a great price, enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch, or visit the onsite micro brewery. Always a favourite
May 2019
Great food. Loved the pop up craft shops
May 2019
Stayed locally, and visited Stokely Farm shop a few times. Well stocked shop and a very nice eating area providing really nice food, especially their Sunday roast which is amazing !
March 2019
Great fresh meat and bread.
January 2019
we only found this shop two days before we left but went back twice as it was so good
October 2018
We have had breakfast at the cafe on a few occasions, and always found these to be great quality and value for money. Lovely staff, too.
September 2018
Nice breakfast and cafe
June 2018
Very convenient.Good shop.Food O.K.but a bit basic
May 2018
Great shop with lovely atmosphere and goods. A little pricey
May 2018
Good feed. Friendly service
October 2017
Great for a variety of food and great pizza and plants.
August 2017
Great selection of local provisions and also home to South Hams Brewery with all beers available and reasonably prices Recommend a visit
July 2017
LOvely but expensive
July 2017
We love this place, probably popped in most days for delicious meat, cheese and treats. We don't eat out often as our dog is nervous around dogs that get too close so eating in can feel like a chore. But with lovely grub from a friendly shop, it becomes a treat. Plus it's supporting the local trade which is so important.
June 2017
Always a favourite for breakfast and for stocking up on delicious things for our holidays in Torcross. The tractor provides seemingly endless fun for a toddler and the friendly staff are all lovely.
May 2017
Excellent small cafe/pizza area, Number One, sells a good range of gifts, many garden related. The plants are healthy, well cared for and reasonable priced and the farm shop produce fresh and good selection. Pleasant helpful staff
May 2017
One of our favourite must go to places. Great food, good setting (with places to play for the kids) and good little shop too).
December 2016
The Millbrook Inn
(3 miles)
(31)
In the heart of the idyllic village of South Pool, The Millbrook Inn offers high quality, honest food and a wide selection of local ales and ciders in an atmosphere that celebrates the traditional village pub. Enjoy delicious local meat, seafood and excellent Sunday roasts either inside in the cosy beamed dining areas with roaring fires, or outside in the summer sunshine overlooking the brook. One of the most popular eateries in the area so booking is highly reccommended
Millbrook Inn South Pool, Kingsbridge TQ7 2RW (T: 01548 531581)
Lovely sunday lunch. Live music downstairs but we were sat upstairs so couldn't hear it which was a shame. Staff all really nice and friendly.
October 2023
Omg what a gorgeous pub! Stunning roast dinner on the Sunday we were there. Staff greeted us with a friendly attitude and we weren’t rushed to take our table but offered a space for a drink by the stream. After lunch there was a fab duo playing on the terrace. Loved it and will be back
September 2023
Good food and beer but a little expensive. Potatoes and veg are extras.
July 2023
The best roast dinner we've had in a long time! Well worth a visit. Excellent service too!
September 2022
Brilliant restaurant and pub.
September 2022
Lovely pub in a nice location. Restaurant food was very nice, but this is not your normal “pub food” it’s high class, using local produce. The prices reflect this… it would be worth ringing up and asking when the next “high tide BBQ” is, as you don’t need to book for this and it looked very tasty !! Folks arrive on boats up the estuary and visit for a pint and a burger!
August 2022
Excellent food and service, with a great atmosphere. Only difficulty was finding somewhere to park the car
August 2022
We ate here twice during our stay in South Pool, on both occasions the food and service were excellent. The Millbrook is very dog friendly and does get busy so booking is essential.
June 2022
Very friendly village pub. The food was very good.
June 2022
This was closed for refurbishment but have used in the past and its well worth a visit
March 2022
Really friendly and excellent roast, well worth the walk from Salcombe via the ferry.
October 2021
Evening meal here was delicious .Excellent quality food and good service .
October 2021
Would give more stars but place was closed for most of the week we were there. However did manage a drink and a very tasty meal on last evening.
September 2021
Sadly we were unable to have a meal here as they were fully booked all week. I guess it must be good, but I’ll never know.
September 2021
Very disappointed had visited before and had a great experience, this time aftwr booking 4 months in advance we waited 1 hour for good and then the chicken was not cooked through. We also had another booking and they decided to close the pub and didn't even email us, inonly knew as I saw on their Facebook page. Very disappointing.
August 2021
A lovely local pub
June 2021
Very good service, super-friendly staff, excellent food even though they are only just getting going,and fab location.
June 2021
Amazing, we had dinner here, drinks and even tried the BBQ. Lovely staff and the children enjoyed playing in the stream.
August 2019
Nice place for drinks but could be difficult getting to the bar as it is so tiny inside.
August 2019
spent 3 evenings in the pub and very happy with it.....and a great band playing New Years day
January 2019
Great atmosphere, good selection of beers.comfortable & welcoming & cosy.had food which was excellent but v expensive.cheapest main was about £15.a few cheaper options would have made this pub perfect.staff very helpful & welcoming
September 2018
The Millbrook has a new bridge at the back to a grassy area with picnic tables, so great for kids. They do an outside BBQ at the front 5-9pm in the summer, also great for kids supper. A lovely old pub in an idyllic location!
September 2018
Outstanding Sunday roast EVEN IF the lamb and the beef look exactly the same, they ain't. Fabulous staff too!
May 2018
A beautiful old pub with real ales, very good food and friendly staff. Right on a stream, lovely wood fire. Lovely garden for the summer.
November 2017
Lovely pub- excellent food and very dog friendly
September 2017
Brilliant pub, friendly, fun staff, Charlie the landlord is working really hard to make this a great place for all to visit.
September 2017
Lovely friendly and helpful staff. The best meal we had on holiday. Children were made to feel very welcome and a very reasonably priced children's menu.
August 2017
My husband and I ate at Millbrook tonight, absolutely beautiful meal and great service, thank you!
May 2017
An interesting and different menu- think top end gastro pub. Lovely place to be, very friendly owners and helpful staff.
May 2017
Great pub, great atmosphere.
May 2017
The Millbrook Inn clear only wants rich adults to come and visit, its menu does not welcome children and this is a great shame.
April 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(3 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(3 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Hassle Free Hiking
(3 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
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The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Waterborn SUP
(4 miles)
(9)
If the weather’s right, Stand Up Paddleboarding is a wonderful way to really embrace the beautiful environment in the South Hams. Based in Kingsbridge Waterborn SUP offers lessons, board hire and a genuinely enthusiastic introduction to the variation on surfing whether you’re a pro or a beginner. They supply high quality equipment and tuition, whilst benefiting from a pretty spectacular learning environment. They have all the equipment ready to hire, so just turn up with a big smile on your face ready to go!
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Enjoy 15% off hire with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
We really enjoyed this as first timers. The teaching session was excellent and gave us basic paddle boarding skills and the confidence to hire out boards again at South Milton Sands during our stay.
August 2022
First time I had tried paddleboarding.Equipment and instructor were first class.Really enjoyed it so much that I tried my skills out later on in my holiday and am a convert,now planning more.
July 2022
Excellent tuition from Kate and very enjoyable
June 2022
Went here as a family of five and had a great time paddle boarding.Well looked after by Crispin and Steve. Great fun as well once you sort your wobbly legs out.
June 2021
My Son & I had a great time taking part in this for the 1st time. Crispin was very caring, patient and a brilliant instructor. It poured of rain but it remained warm despite the early start! This did not dampen our enthusiasm & Crispin did offer to curtail the 1 of the 2 hours and refund us but we were enjoying ourselves far too much! We both ended up in the estuary for a swim anyway! Absolutely brilliant 2 hours & highly recommended.
August 2020
Our two hour early morning session was absolutely brilliant, thank you Crispin, we'll be back!
August 2019
Fantastic early morning session with Crispin - got us two oldies up on our feet paddling around the Kingsbridge estuary - what a fabulous way to start the day. Five star - would like to do it again.
May 2018
Very enjoyable - will definitely do it again. Crispin was very helpful.
September 2017
Thank you Crispin for a fab family lesson introducing us and our 3 girls to paddle boarding
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(3 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(3 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
North Hallsands
(4 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(4 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
Sunny Cove
(5 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
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