Key Features
- Property code: HBARNC
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
New to the market December 2023.
Situated amongst the stunning rolling hills of the South Hams, Higher Barn Coombe is a wonderful barn conversion presenting its guests with comfort, charm and character, along with contemporary style, flexible living and modern-day conveniences. Guests cannot fail to appreciate the fantastic views on offer from the beautifully landscaped front garden, where they can relax on the paved patio, in the warmth of the cosy Shepherds Hut or sit in luxury and enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the comfort of the hot tub. In warmer months, bring the outside in and throw open the large patio doors, allowing an easy flow from the garden and patio into the spacious sitting room with its double height ceilings and mezzanine level. If there’s a chill in the air then choose from sitting by the warmth of the fire pit for a spot of stargazing, enjoy a drink or two in the comfort of the hot tub or retreat to the sitting room and cosy up by the log burner with a movie on the smart TV. If home cooking and entertaining is the order of the day then guests can make the most of the large fully-fitted ground floor kitchen/diner, with its huge exposed cross beams, breakfast bar seating and door to the sheltered rear garden with patio. Higher Barn Coombe is situated next to a working farm which brings all the events and charms of country life to your holiday.
Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, along with an adjacent Shepherds Hut with ensuite shower room, Higher Barn Coombe is ideal for guests looking for flexible accommodation options. The modern fully self-contained suite with loft style bedroom on the first floor is perfect for a set of guests looking for their own space or for the children to escape to. The added benefit of the mezzanine level also presents guests with an alternative space to grab a moments peace and quiet or for the kids to entertain themselves.
Located in a rural location between the villages of Blackawton and Strete, both of which are home to popular pubs and small but well stocked shops, Higher Barn Coombe is also just a short drive to the amenities of Dartmouth town and a number of outstanding sandy beaches and beautiful coastal/waterside villages.
Please note: The Shepherds Hut will only be made up for parties of 10, however should smaller parties still wish it to be set up as a bedroom then please notify us at the time of booking.
Key Features
- Property code: HBARNC
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
New to the market December 2023.
Situated amongst the stunning rolling hills of the South Hams, Higher Barn Coombe is a wonderful barn conversion presenting its guests with comfort, charm and character, along with contemporary style, flexible living and modern-day conveniences. Guests cannot fail to appreciate the fantastic views on offer from the beautifully landscaped front garden, where they can relax on the paved patio, in the warmth of the cosy Shepherds Hut or sit in luxury and enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the comfort of the hot tub. In warmer months, bring the outside in and throw open the large patio doors, allowing an easy flow from the garden and patio into the spacious sitting room with its double height ceilings and mezzanine level. If there’s a chill in the air then choose from sitting by the warmth of the fire pit for a spot of stargazing, enjoy a drink or two in the comfort of the hot tub or retreat to the sitting room and cosy up by the log burner with a movie on the smart TV. If home cooking and entertaining is the order of the day then guests can make the most of the large fully-fitted ground floor kitchen/diner, with its huge exposed cross beams, breakfast bar seating and door to the sheltered rear garden with patio. Higher Barn Coombe is situated next to a working farm which brings all the events and charms of country life to your holiday.
Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, along with an adjacent Shepherds Hut with ensuite shower room, Higher Barn Coombe is ideal for guests looking for flexible accommodation options. The modern fully self-contained suite with loft style bedroom on the first floor is perfect for a set of guests looking for their own space or for the children to escape to. The added benefit of the mezzanine level also presents guests with an alternative space to grab a moments peace and quiet or for the kids to entertain themselves.
Located in a rural location between the villages of Blackawton and Strete, both of which are home to popular pubs and small but well stocked shops, Higher Barn Coombe is also just a short drive to the amenities of Dartmouth town and a number of outstanding sandy beaches and beautiful coastal/waterside villages.
Please note: The Shepherds Hut will only be made up for parties of 10, however should smaller parties still wish it to be set up as a bedroom then please notify us at the time of booking.
First Floor:
Front door to hallway, leading to master bedroom, bedroom 2 suite and sitting room.
Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed, built-in wardrobe, large sofa, coffee table, chest of drawers and door to en suite bathroom with bath and shower over, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Self-contained suite/Bedroom 2 with kitchenette, sitting/dining room, shower room with WC and bedroom with 2 x single 3ft beds, a 4ft 6in double bed, desk and smart TV.
Sitting room with a 2 x 3-seater sofas, armchair, log burner, smart TV, grand piano, stairs down to kitchen/diner and stairs to mezzanine level with sofa and a smart TV.
Stairs down to kitchen/diner
Ground Floor:
Dining area with table and chairs for 8, a 2-seater sofa, breakfast bar with 5 stools and a door leading to the conservatory and rear garden.
Kitchen with built-in electric oven and hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and washing machine.
Bedroom 3 with 5ft king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 4 with 5ft king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Shepherds Hut:
Shepherds hut with log burner, 4 ft 6in double bed, 2-seater sofa, kettle and en suite shower room.
Please note the toilet in the shepherds hut is a cassette toilet and does require emptying on a regular basis.
There is a landscaped front garden with lawn, flower beds and a tiled patio area with fire pit, chairs and bench seating. The hot tub and shepherds hut are situated here too. There is also a rear garden with lawn, raised vegetable boxes, tiled patio area and charcoal bbq.
Quiet and peaceful and well placed to explore everything the surrounding area has to offer, the village of Blackawton is a great base for your holiday. This friendly and welcoming community enjoys the use of a thriving village shop providing fresh bread, local meat and seafood and organic vegetables along with a popular village pub, The George Inn, serving great food and local ales. Blackawton has also made a name for itself as the home of the weird and wonderful International Festival of Worm Charming! This quirky event held annually in early May always draws a crowd, come rain or shine, and is a real hit with the whole family.
If you’re after a wide choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants head to the nearby coastal town of Dartmouth, which lies just 6 miles to the west of Blackawton. This historic maritime port is a lovely place to potter around, whether you're checking out the local art galleries or the browsing the stalls in the lively market. You can also embark on boat trips here, either up the River Dart, or out along the coast.
Blackawton is within easy reach of the coast. Beautiful Blackpool Sands is a short hop in the car where you'll find the Venus Cafe, beach shop and watersports hire. Or alternatively head to the stunning 2km long Slapton Sands where you'll find crystal clear water, parking, ice creams and two excellent take aways at Torcross. Flanking the beach is Slapton Ley, the region’s largest freshwater lake and National Nature Reserve. The Ley is bursting with bird life so if you fancy a change from the beach, take the nature trail and walk the circular route round to the quaint village of Slapton.
A holiday cottage in Blackawton is a lovely rural spot to base your South Devon break.
Off street parking for 3 vehicles near to the property. Cars must strictly park on the gravel area in front of the property as other spaces are for the neighbours.
There is a PodPoint Type 2 32amp electric vehicle charger on site (can be used on any car with type 2 charge socket). Please refer to EV Charging Connector Types and Speeds | Pod Point (pod-point.com) for charging power and charging speeds.
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), heating.
- Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally fair, although please check with your provider prior to booking.
- Pets: 2 dogs welcome. Pet charge £30 per dog per week.
- Electric vehicles: Electric vehicle charging possible (See parking section for details). £30.00 charge per vehicle per week.
- Short breaks: Available in the low and mid season excluding school holidays
- Local Facilities: The Kings Arms Pub and Strete Stores and Post Office (2.4 miles), The George Inn and Blackawton Village Stores (2.5 miles), Dartmouth Golf and Country Club (3 miles), Woodland Leisure Park (3 miles) and all the amenities of Dartmouth town (from 5.5 miles) including supermarkets, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and a petrol station.
The George Inn
(2 miles)
(15)
A classic South Hams pub: home-cooked wholesome meals, a selection of Cask Marque accredited ales, wood burner fires for the colder months and a south facing decked terrace, outdoor bar and children’s play area for the summer. Dog and family friendly.
The George Inn Blackawton, Totnes TQ9 7BG (T: 01803 712342)
Lovely pub, but felt this October is was a bit 'shabby' and the food was a bit minimal compared to our other visits (the toilets were also a bit dirty).
October 2023
Good food. Friendly staff. Very convenient location over the road. Not too expensive.
October 2023
Booked by email and received confirmation email but no booking when we arrived. Had to eat in bar on sticky grubby table. Food good but damage was done - felt taken for a ride. Outside untidy uncared for - used to be better. Won’t be returning
September 2023
Very friendly and very nice food
August 2022
Friendly staff, great food and very dog friendly
July 2022
Great food and service. Vegan and veggie options! Welcoming space for four legged friends.
July 2022
We really enjoyed our visits to The George. The food is excellent and the local beer is very good.
July 2022
Lovely friendly village pub, made to feel very welcome. Delicious food, good beer and beautiful views from the decking/garden area. Our only disappointment was that the pub wasn’t open every night!
June 2022
Wonderful for Sunday lunch. Has great views from the garden. Very welcoming landlords and staff.
April 2022
Excellent food and service of the highest quality
October 2021
Great pub!
September 2021
This pub is a delight. Friendly atmosphere, welcomed the dog and children. Food was perfect.
September 2020
The food was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome.
November 2019
Friendly pub with good service and good home cooked food.
July 2018
Perfect for good food. Take away full menue.
October 2017
Blackpool Sands Cafe
(3 miles)
(1)
Bright beach cafe with takeaway hatch and cosy indoor space with plenty of seating.
Blackpool Sands Cafe, Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth TQ6 0RG (T: 01803 770209)
Unable to comment on the food as the day we visited they had closed early, even though the weather was glorious.
September 2023
The Sportsman's Arms
(3 miles)
(14)
A traditional country pub serving home cooked food as well as a popular carvery. Ample parking, a large beer garden and a children’s play area make this a great choice for all the family. Dogs welcome.
The Sportsmans Arms, Hemborough Post, Dartmouth TQ9 7DE (T: 01803 712231)
Excellent fabulous friendly staff Local products incredible meals
September 2023
A lovely pub with good menu and friendly staff. Dog friendly areas, child friendly garden and play area. Ample parking. Visited a few times during our stay.
July 2023
Nice friendly pub food excellent staff very pleasant warm and welcoming
June 2023
Excellent local pub. Food good & generous. Friendly staff
May 2023
The food was absolutely delicious. Every single one of us enjoyed our meal and it was good size portions too. Food took a little long to come out but there is a playground to entertain children if they get unsettled by the wait. Would recommend
September 2022
Beautiful views from the garden, food was absolutely incredible and staff were so so lovely. Highly recommend this pub.
August 2022
Would recommend a visit here. Staff very friendly and welcome dogs. The food was delicious, have the calamari it was the best we’ve ever had ? couldn’t get over the portion sizes and ended up taking some home. Would definitely go back
June 2022
Lovely staff,great food nearest to chalet so very convenient
June 2021
Looks austere from the roadside but don't let that put you off. The pub has put a lot of effort into providing a covered and warm outside space, proper pub meals at reasonable pub prices, large portions, friendly service, separate smoking area and dogs are welcome. Would definitely recommend.
May 2021
Good breakfast. Good service
September 2020
A carvery on a monday night........brilliant. The meat was succulent and the veg etc was hot. Well done.
July 2019
Great carvery at the weekend and good value.
April 2019
The Sportsman's Arms had been recommended to us by a previous guest - we were not disappointed! The food was excellent, and there's plenty of choice from the main menu, as well as many more choices from the daily specials board. All staff were very friendly. Efficient and attentive service. Definitely recommend.
June 2017
Lovely food, good service, great atmosphere and good music on music nights
April 2017
The Tower Inn
(3 miles)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(3 miles)
(95)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Always a warm welcome at the Queens where food is good quality and value for money. It is not fast food but definitely worth the wait on their busier days. The gardens are beautifully kept too. Just the place to stop off after a walk around the Ley or for a very pleasant evening. Highly recommended.
April 2024
This is our 'local' when here, Kevin and Sandra are great hosts, brilliant food cooked by Kevin all the staff and locals are very welcoming
April 2024
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
Green Compass Tours
(2 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
(2 miles)
(1)
Dartmouth is a particularly beautiful part of South Devon, and at the The Dartmouth Golf Club there are two courses to visit. It is one of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, and has been included in Golf Monthly's list of Great Britain and Ireland's best 80 courses. The Dartmouth Course is a more relaxing par 66, nine-hole experience and offers seven-day membership as an option. Meanwhile, the Championship Course is an 18-hole, 7,200 yard, par 72 course and has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than six occasions. Dress codes apply and there is a bar and restaurant on site as well as a spa .
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Enjoy 25% off rack rate green fees or day spa membership with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Enjoyed the pool and the sauna and the jacuzzi - very relaxing
April 2017
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(2 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
Woodlands Family Theme Park
(3 miles)
(5)
If you’re looking for a wonderful family day out in Devon that is suitable for all ages a trip to Woodlands Family Theme Park should be top of your list. As one of Devon’s largest family attractions there is something to entertain the whole family from little ones to grandparents.
With the biggest indoor play centre in the South West full of slides, play areas, soft play, climbing adventures and ball pools, whatever the weather there is plenty to do! Don’t miss Woodlands’ Farm with 5 barns full of wild, exotic and cute animals. With 11 Play zones full of rides, attractions, and a falconry centre with daily displays there is something for everyone in this 100-acre Family Park.
There are seasonal opening times with a range of ticket options so check the website for the latest information.
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My daughter and granddaughter really enjoyed this park and was amazed how big it was and how many attractions it had.
April 2017
Don't expect Alton Towers- but if you want a great place to spend the day and keep the kids entertained, then this is the best there is in South Devon. I'd say better for 7-13s than anything over....
March 2017
No matter what the weather is you'll have a day of fun. Only downside is that if your 7 year old is a bit tall for their age they will be charged an adult ticket price
December 2016
Brilliant day out for all ages.
December 2016
I like Woodlands because it is entertaining whatever the weather
December 2016
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.
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Blackpool Sands
(3 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(4 miles)
(29)
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!
Our dog loved this beach and the kiosk cafe was a great addition, especially as it was very cold and windy. Shame about the parking costs.
April 2024
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
(6 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
(7 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
Broadsands Beach
(8 miles)
In between Brixham and Paignton, this long, sandy beach is a popular spot with families, thanks to its sheltered waters, year-round facilities and easy parking. The Blue Flag beach is perfect for making sandcastles and searching for wildlife in the rockpools. There are toilets, and two places to get ice creams, coffees and soft drinks. What’s more, the car park is right by the beach, so there’s no need to lug your provisions a long way. Behind the pretty row of colourful beach huts, there’s a large grassy area, so don’t forget to pack a ball or rounders bat to keep the whole family entertained. Broadsands Beach is a popular dog walking spot throughout autumn and winter, but there is a seasonal dog ban during the summer months (1st May - 30th September).
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The George Inn
(2 miles)
(15)
A classic South Hams pub: home-cooked wholesome meals, a selection of Cask Marque accredited ales, wood burner fires for the colder months and a south facing decked terrace, outdoor bar and children’s play area for the summer. Dog and family friendly.
The George Inn Blackawton, Totnes TQ9 7BG (T: 01803 712342)
Lovely pub, but felt this October is was a bit 'shabby' and the food was a bit minimal compared to our other visits (the toilets were also a bit dirty).
October 2023
Good food. Friendly staff. Very convenient location over the road. Not too expensive.
October 2023
Booked by email and received confirmation email but no booking when we arrived. Had to eat in bar on sticky grubby table. Food good but damage was done - felt taken for a ride. Outside untidy uncared for - used to be better. Won’t be returning
September 2023
Very friendly and very nice food
August 2022
Friendly staff, great food and very dog friendly
July 2022
Great food and service. Vegan and veggie options! Welcoming space for four legged friends.
July 2022
We really enjoyed our visits to The George. The food is excellent and the local beer is very good.
July 2022
Lovely friendly village pub, made to feel very welcome. Delicious food, good beer and beautiful views from the decking/garden area. Our only disappointment was that the pub wasn’t open every night!
June 2022
Wonderful for Sunday lunch. Has great views from the garden. Very welcoming landlords and staff.
April 2022
Excellent food and service of the highest quality
October 2021
Great pub!
September 2021
This pub is a delight. Friendly atmosphere, welcomed the dog and children. Food was perfect.
September 2020
The food was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome.
November 2019
Friendly pub with good service and good home cooked food.
July 2018
Perfect for good food. Take away full menue.
October 2017
Blackpool Sands Cafe
(3 miles)
(1)
Bright beach cafe with takeaway hatch and cosy indoor space with plenty of seating.
Blackpool Sands Cafe, Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth TQ6 0RG (T: 01803 770209)
Unable to comment on the food as the day we visited they had closed early, even though the weather was glorious.
September 2023
The Sportsman's Arms
(3 miles)
(14)
A traditional country pub serving home cooked food as well as a popular carvery. Ample parking, a large beer garden and a children’s play area make this a great choice for all the family. Dogs welcome.
The Sportsmans Arms, Hemborough Post, Dartmouth TQ9 7DE (T: 01803 712231)
Excellent fabulous friendly staff Local products incredible meals
September 2023
A lovely pub with good menu and friendly staff. Dog friendly areas, child friendly garden and play area. Ample parking. Visited a few times during our stay.
July 2023
Nice friendly pub food excellent staff very pleasant warm and welcoming
June 2023
Excellent local pub. Food good & generous. Friendly staff
May 2023
The food was absolutely delicious. Every single one of us enjoyed our meal and it was good size portions too. Food took a little long to come out but there is a playground to entertain children if they get unsettled by the wait. Would recommend
September 2022
Beautiful views from the garden, food was absolutely incredible and staff were so so lovely. Highly recommend this pub.
August 2022
Would recommend a visit here. Staff very friendly and welcome dogs. The food was delicious, have the calamari it was the best we’ve ever had ? couldn’t get over the portion sizes and ended up taking some home. Would definitely go back
June 2022
Lovely staff,great food nearest to chalet so very convenient
June 2021
Looks austere from the roadside but don't let that put you off. The pub has put a lot of effort into providing a covered and warm outside space, proper pub meals at reasonable pub prices, large portions, friendly service, separate smoking area and dogs are welcome. Would definitely recommend.
May 2021
Good breakfast. Good service
September 2020
A carvery on a monday night........brilliant. The meat was succulent and the veg etc was hot. Well done.
July 2019
Great carvery at the weekend and good value.
April 2019
The Sportsman's Arms had been recommended to us by a previous guest - we were not disappointed! The food was excellent, and there's plenty of choice from the main menu, as well as many more choices from the daily specials board. All staff were very friendly. Efficient and attentive service. Definitely recommend.
June 2017
Lovely food, good service, great atmosphere and good music on music nights
April 2017
The Tower Inn
(3 miles)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(3 miles)
(95)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Always a warm welcome at the Queens where food is good quality and value for money. It is not fast food but definitely worth the wait on their busier days. The gardens are beautifully kept too. Just the place to stop off after a walk around the Ley or for a very pleasant evening. Highly recommended.
April 2024
This is our 'local' when here, Kevin and Sandra are great hosts, brilliant food cooked by Kevin all the staff and locals are very welcoming
April 2024
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
Green Compass Tours
(2 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
(2 miles)
(1)
Dartmouth is a particularly beautiful part of South Devon, and at the The Dartmouth Golf Club there are two courses to visit. It is one of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, and has been included in Golf Monthly's list of Great Britain and Ireland's best 80 courses. The Dartmouth Course is a more relaxing par 66, nine-hole experience and offers seven-day membership as an option. Meanwhile, the Championship Course is an 18-hole, 7,200 yard, par 72 course and has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than six occasions. Dress codes apply and there is a bar and restaurant on site as well as a spa .
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Enjoy 25% off rack rate green fees or day spa membership with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Enjoyed the pool and the sauna and the jacuzzi - very relaxing
April 2017
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(2 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
Woodlands Family Theme Park
(3 miles)
(5)
If you’re looking for a wonderful family day out in Devon that is suitable for all ages a trip to Woodlands Family Theme Park should be top of your list. As one of Devon’s largest family attractions there is something to entertain the whole family from little ones to grandparents.
With the biggest indoor play centre in the South West full of slides, play areas, soft play, climbing adventures and ball pools, whatever the weather there is plenty to do! Don’t miss Woodlands’ Farm with 5 barns full of wild, exotic and cute animals. With 11 Play zones full of rides, attractions, and a falconry centre with daily displays there is something for everyone in this 100-acre Family Park.
There are seasonal opening times with a range of ticket options so check the website for the latest information.
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My daughter and granddaughter really enjoyed this park and was amazed how big it was and how many attractions it had.
April 2017
Don't expect Alton Towers- but if you want a great place to spend the day and keep the kids entertained, then this is the best there is in South Devon. I'd say better for 7-13s than anything over....
March 2017
No matter what the weather is you'll have a day of fun. Only downside is that if your 7 year old is a bit tall for their age they will be charged an adult ticket price
December 2016
Brilliant day out for all ages.
December 2016
I like Woodlands because it is entertaining whatever the weather
December 2016
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
Blackpool Sands
(3 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(4 miles)
(29)
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!
Our dog loved this beach and the kiosk cafe was a great addition, especially as it was very cold and windy. Shame about the parking costs.
April 2024
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
(6 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
(7 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
Broadsands Beach
(8 miles)
In between Brixham and Paignton, this long, sandy beach is a popular spot with families, thanks to its sheltered waters, year-round facilities and easy parking. The Blue Flag beach is perfect for making sandcastles and searching for wildlife in the rockpools. There are toilets, and two places to get ice creams, coffees and soft drinks. What’s more, the car park is right by the beach, so there’s no need to lug your provisions a long way. Behind the pretty row of colourful beach huts, there’s a large grassy area, so don’t forget to pack a ball or rounders bat to keep the whole family entertained. Broadsands Beach is a popular dog walking spot throughout autumn and winter, but there is a seasonal dog ban during the summer months (1st May - 30th September).
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