Key Features
- Property code: ROSAR
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 12pm
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Rosario is a charming, detached Victorian cottage in the heart of the village of East Prawle on the southern tip of the South Hams, just a short distance from the village green, the welcoming pub and access to the South West Coastal Path where those who like walking with the dog can experience some truly breathtaking walks along the coastline. It is a sunny, bright and comfortable family home, has a large lounge with open fire and a big kitchen diner, a great place for the family to get together over a meal and plan what to do tomorrow. There are open views from all windows and the cottage is particularly well equipped for children and families wanting a well equipped and relaxing 'home from home' for their stay in this beautiful part of Devon.
Please Note: Short breaks in the low and mid season may be available in this property, depending on party size. Please call the booking office (01548 202020) for details.
Key Features
- Property code: ROSAR
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 12pm
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Rosario is a charming, detached Victorian cottage in the heart of the village of East Prawle on the southern tip of the South Hams, just a short distance from the village green, the welcoming pub and access to the South West Coastal Path where those who like walking with the dog can experience some truly breathtaking walks along the coastline. It is a sunny, bright and comfortable family home, has a large lounge with open fire and a big kitchen diner, a great place for the family to get together over a meal and plan what to do tomorrow. There are open views from all windows and the cottage is particularly well equipped for children and families wanting a well equipped and relaxing 'home from home' for their stay in this beautiful part of Devon.
Please Note: Short breaks in the low and mid season may be available in this property, depending on party size. Please call the booking office (01548 202020) for details.
Covered porch and front door into tiled hallway. Attractive spacious sitting room bright with rugs on the tiled floor and large comfortable sofas and chairs, open Victorian fireplace set in a tiled surround, TV/DVD/video player, Humax digibox with digital recorder and CD/stereo with iPod dock. Feature alcove with small table and chairs, great for card games. Welcoming and spacious family kitchen/diner with large pine table seating 10 and arch into very well equipped ‘shaker’ design kitchen with electric hob, built-in double electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, large fridge and freezer. French doors open onto the small sunny garden. Downstairs bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Upstairs (safety gate can be fitted at the top) to carpeted bedrooms. Two double bedrooms both with 4ft 6in beds, wash hand basins and sea views, one with good range of fitted wardrobes. One twin bedroom (3ft beds) with fitted cupboards, decorative Victorian fireplace and pasture views. Large double bunk-room with two sets of full size 3ft bunk beds, pretty Victorian fireplace and zingy lime green curtains. Modern shower roomwith separate shower, basin and WC.
Small enclosed lawned garden surrounded by low walls and shrubs. Table, chairs and barbecue provided. Access by picket fence gate to lane.
East Prawle is a lovely rural village a mile inland from Prawle Point, the most southerly tip of Devon. The coastline here is rugged, with magnificent cliffs, delightful coves, hidden beaches, and a breathtaking stretch of the South West Coast Path. The area is quiet, unspoilt and boasts an abundance of wildlife and birds, including the rare cirl buntings which farmers and naturalists are working hard to protect.
East Prawle village is surrounded by fields with stunning rural and coastal views. The village has a green, the quirky former smugglers' hide, The Pig'sNose Inn, and the seasonal Piglet Stores and Café which serves excellent, hearty breakfasts and delicious cream teas. The nearby stretch of coastline is said to resemble the shape of a pig's head, which explains the local pig references!
From East Prawle you can take a 2 mile stroll to East Portlemouth to catch the ferry over to Salcombe to enjoy shops, cafés, restaurants, and everything else that the sailing mecca has to offer.
For walkers this area is idyllic rambling country which can begin or end at the award-winning Millbrook Inn, South Pool situated just off the main Kingsbridge to Dartmouth road. A walk in Pig country is guaranteed to be a most memorable and enjoyable experience!
Choose a holiday cottage in East Prawle for a peaceful base from which to explore the picturesque South Devon coast and countryside.
Parking available at village green.
- Included: Bed linen and towels, travel cot, high chair, electricity and central heating (oil). Wi-Fi. Fire laid up on arrival.
- Pets: One small dog only. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
- Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception poor.
- Local Facilities: Sandy beach at East Portlemouth 2.5 miles. Horsley Cove half a mile walk. Pigs Nose pub and Piglet cafe and shop (open March to end of October) 50 yards.
Pigs Nose Inn
(Less than a mile)
(58)
A traditional 16th century inn overlooking the green in the pretty, windswept village of East Prawle with regular live music nights, and serving quality pub grub and real ales straight from the barrel.
Pigs Nose Inn East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY (T: 01548 511209)
Eccletic and characterful! Great atmosphere and incredible home cooked Sunday dinner. Huge portions!
April 2024
Great pub Full of locals and visitors. Very dog friendly. Food was mostly good. Really nice cider. Live music from al local young band was fun. Looking forwards to visiting again .
October 2023
Whilst on holiday, we went in for a drink. Yes, its quirky, full of character, locals and dogs. Suits us fine as we are from rural area. But decided against food as there's a fine line between character and grime.
October 2023
The Pigs Nose is a great pub for a pint and some food. It was busy in October and full of dogs so don’t go there if you don’t like dogs!
October 2023
Good food, friendly staff, and very quaint.
September 2023
There is everything to love and nothing to be negative about. Good food ,great owners, amazing location. Excellent . .
September 2023
we had a few drinks in here over the week... one evening we just sat on the green tasting the local ale and ordered pizza from the pub... a great way to while away the time. staff are very friendly and the pub draws a good, interesting, crowd.
July 2023
We had a meal at The Pigs Nose on the Friday evening of the day we arrived. The pub was very busy but the staff were very efficient and dealt with the customers well. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed our visit.
July 2023
Quaint pub reasonably priced food but mainly burgers or fish and chips.
July 2023
What a great lively pub! Supported by locals and visitors with plenty of memorabilia to study while you sup a pint or 3 and chat to the friendly staff. Probably could do with a bit of a make over but i guess thats its charm ?. The food was fresh and delicious ?...but booking is essential...especially during the busy summer months.
May 2023
Best pub around. Great food, drink and atmosphere plus ideal location for exploring the coastline.
April 2023
Fantastic pub with a great welcome feel and quirky decor
August 2022
Excellent pub but after music weekend stock levels were poor so many things unavailable. Food was tasty but service poor with mains coming an hour apart for a table of 5. Apparently due to pizzas being made by a different organisation. We ate on Sunday and I cancelled a repeat meal for the Tuesday personally 30 hours before the booking and was told we would be charged as per the web site 72 hours notice required. I told the manager this was unacceptable as we wanted to cancel as we were not happy with the first meal. He took offence and barred me. L:uckily there was an older lady present who got him to drop the charge. We chose not to go to the pub again
August 2022
Lovely character and friendly staff serving a nice menu. It was fully booked the night we went but food was still served quickly and tasted great.
July 2022
Quirky pub with friendly and helpful staff. Need to book at weekends/peak season if you want to eat. Excellent food and varied daily specials.
July 2022
Great little pub, book in advance as it gets busy, lovely food and all very friendly
June 2022
Ok- ish but wouldn’t rush back albeit handy just to walk there. Lots of what presumed locals inside. However there are plenty of super eating places around if you want to go by car.
May 2022
Good quirky pub. Beer excellent.
May 2022
Lovely value for money food, excellent welcome too. Very rustic, rural.
May 2022
Real olde world pub but with fantastic food….
April 2022
Great place on a Saturday night! Best fish and chips and great atmosphere. Make sure you book as it's very popular.
April 2022
A welcoming traditional pub serving good beer and food.
November 2021
Lovely old village pub. Staff friendly. Food good.
November 2021
Very welcoming pub, good food and well kept beer
October 2021
The staff were friendly and welcomed our dog. The food was delicious although the menu was limited. Great cider on tap!
October 2021
Excellent local pub - great service and friendly staff. Thanks Pigs Nose!
September 2021
GREAT PUB,FANTASTIC FOOD AND DRINKS AND NOT TOO EXPENSIVE
September 2021
Loved it. Great place, lovely people and great food Would love to come back and carry on drinking into the night
September 2021
We had an excellent lunch. The staff were delightful and SO helpful. One member of staff offered to drive us to Mill Bay so our disabled granddaughter could go to the beach, we really appreciated this act of kindness. We declined his offer but we’re so impressed by it. A big thank you to him.
September 2021
Eclectic decor serving great food. Use online booking app “Open table” to book a table for lunch/dinner (advised during peak season)
September 2021
Let down by both food quality and beer quality. We were also overcharged for all food items - which we noticed and got corrected. A real shame as it is so handy.
June 2021
Rustic pub with great beers. The service is chaotic though so be prepared for it!
June 2021
I would recommend the Gammon, egg and chips, plus the fish and chips, however other food offerings were average. The staff were friendly, but at times, the service best described as akin to Faulty Towers.
June 2021
Quirky village pub. Very friendly with good food
May 2021
My wife and I visited the Pigs Nose Inn on several occasions while staying in East Prawle. The hospitality was great with friendly polite and helpful staff doing well to maintain a good service under difficult circumstances with the current Pandemic. The food and drinks menu was comprehensive with great fish and chips and good local beers. It was nice that this old pub had maintained its character.
October 2020
A lovely, friendly place with great beer and great company.
October 2019
We loved the all the quirky objects in the bar and across the ceiling. We had a very tasty Sunday lunch and the pies were great. Had a few games of Pool in the back room one evening and we were made to feel very welcome at this local inn.
October 2019
Lovely quirky pub, extremely dog friendly.
September 2019
As always, service here is top notch and the food and drink always a delight. A superb pub with a lovely atmosphere.
September 2019
Lovely pub with delicious food
September 2019
Delightful, unfussy pub with good beer, cider and locals (notably Roy)
September 2019
Weird and smelly
June 2019
Absolutely charming. Friendly service, great food and fantastic atmosphere.
June 2019
Great family birthday lunch after a hike from lannacombe ...friendly great grub
February 2019
Brilliant pub. Very friendly with a good atmosphere. The food was good enough for our taste buds and the beers were great (a bit too moorish infact!)
November 2018
A great pub with a good selection of beers and ciders and good food served too. The atmosphere is welcoming as you walk in and you soon get into conversation with the locals and their dogs! A great place to visit!
November 2018
This is a real Locals pub however we were made welcome. It is very dog friendly. The food was simple but tasty.
October 2018
Quirky, could be much cleaner. Not too impressed with dogs climbing on furniture next to people eating food.food basic but OK.beer good.good atmosphere
September 2018
Very good local beer and terrific atmosphere with old-fashioned opening hours.
May 2018
Why oh why didn't we go there more often...only went on our last night. Such a lively, personable and vibrantly vivid place with wonderful staff and exceptional food - loved it!
May 2018
Great little pub - nice pint of Red Devon and Devon Pride!
April 2018
Lovely friendly and quirky pub. Excellent cask ales and one of the best Fish and Chip lunches ever. Would love to come back for one of their gig nights.
April 2018
Beer good, but food extremely indifferent (a Saturday lunch time). Very disappointed this time as last time we came to the area, we could have eaten there every day.
October 2017
A really fabulous, relaxed, enjoyable pub, with a great mix of locals, tourists, old and young and lots of lovely dogs. Fabulous food and a selection of games to play too. Really loved it.
September 2017
What a great pub. Friendly atmosphere, good food and local cider.
August 2017
Needs a good clean and then it could be a great pub.
May 2017
A fantastic pub - wonderful atmosphere, great food, and friendly staff
May 2017
This place is like walking into the moulin Rouge.... It's an incredible experience. You never quite know what to expect when you enter into the rabbit hole of East Prawle. However, one thing is for sure, it's all happening in the Pigs Nose. With Atomic Kitten playing last year it draws crowds from far and wide. You would never know what awaits behind the doors of the pigs nose when you drive into the sleepy little village of East Prawle. Whatever the night holds, quiet or explosive, you are sure to be entered. Recently there have been some insanely talented musicians playing at the pub. The landlady and her son gives everyone a warm welcome and makes you feel like your in your own sitting room. It is definitly worth coming the extra mile for.
April 2017
Piglet Café
(Less than a mile)
(30)
A tiny café on the village green serving light lunches, coffees, cream teas and ice creams. A good spot to take a break after walking on the South West Coast Path.
Piglet Café East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY (T: 01548 511486)
Lovely cafe and shop run by lovely people
August 2023
great place to hang out on the village green with fresh coffee and cake... and you can order croissants and pastries to take away each morning if you wish.
July 2023
Great little café conveniently located just around the corner from where we stayed. The food, especially the pizzas, was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
July 2023
The piglet cafe is a welcoming friendly place which sells the most delicious food..I would recommend the pasties especially the veggy ones...delicious. The owner was very helpful and works hard in making sure everything is good quality. Enjoy!
May 2023
Loved this cafe. Really friendly/helpful staff and great food - the pasties in particular being a big hit.
April 2023
The Piglet cafe was well stocked and the service was excellent. A little pricey but accepted that due to location
August 2022
Excellent breakfast baps!
July 2022
Great little cafe, good for early morning coffee and afternoon cocktails, good choice of food, very friendly
June 2022
Lovely cafe with delicious cakes
May 2022
Very nice cafe and now new owners since our last visit much improved. We had a fabulous breakfast. Not much seating inside now so a fine weather place to visit.
May 2022
Lovely food and very friendly staff.
May 2022
The piglet cafe was sadly shut during our stay but the owner saw that we wanted to visit so opened up especially for us and made us a takeaway cream tea. Absolutely so lovely of her and it was delicious!
April 2022
Lovely café, friendly staff especially Emily. Lovely little puppy too. Highly recommend
November 2021
Nice coffee and friendly staff thanks!
September 2021
So handy and lovely staff Always cheerful with great Pizza in the evening if you don't want to cook, eaten on the village green Great village shop as well, run and managed by a really nice couple who we met in the pub one evening
September 2021
Great food & selection with a good range of refreshments including cocktails. Lovely setting on the green & very friendly service.
September 2021
Nice cream tea!
August 2021
Great little cafe with fresh food and great service.
June 2021
wonderful café with wonderful friendly staff!
September 2020
Delicious breakfast, very friendly welcome And excellent service and divine munching a bacon bap on the green looking at the sea.
August 2020
Fabulous cooked breakfast - best bacon sandwich!. Great service too.
October 2019
We didn't eat at the cafe but the owner was extremely kind to get the daily papers for us during our stay in the village.
September 2019
Great service, great coffee and hot chocolate and the cakes were delicious!
August 2019
Lovely quiet little cafe, very friendly
July 2019
Lovely little cafe . Delicious food and drink . Iced coffee would be good on a hot day .
July 2019
Brilliant Café with wonderful food, warm and friendly service. Not to be missed...
June 2019
Adorable cafe with nice food. A bit overpriced, but worth it!
May 2018
Lovely afternoon teas!
April 2018
Really high quality, homemade food with great service. Fantastic!
August 2017
A beautiful, clean little café with a good menu. Very tasty food and friendly service. Would highly recommend.
May 2017
Gara Rock Restaurant
(2 miles)
(32)
In one of the most stunning locations in South Devon with panoramic sea views, you're in for a treat at the newly refurbished Gara Rock Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner daily, all year round. Chef Lewis' seasonal dishes feature ingredients from local producers and his own kitchen garden. Eat al fresco on the terrace overlooking the beach or in winter watch the waves crashing from the comfort of the restaurant with its huge floor to ceiling windows.
Gara Rock, East Portlemouth TQ8 8FA (T: 01548 845945)
Staff not friendly. Breakfast only open to guests. Bar only open to guests when we were there. Information needs updating.
November 2023
We stopped for a coffee at Gara Rock hotel after getting caught in a storm! It was a great refuge for 30 minutes. And the staff are lovely. They used to do nice cream teas but don’t anymore as it has become really posh which is a bit of a shame.
October 2023
We had one of the best meals we have ever had in the Gara Rock Restaurant. Really lovely food. Very friendly and helpful staff and amazing views of the coast.
October 2023
LOVELY SETTING BUT VERY DISAPPOINTING QUALITY OF MEAL AND OVER LENGTHY TIME BETWEEN STARTERS AND MAINS.
October 2023
Excellent food, stunning views, very friendly staff
September 2023
Glorious spot to sit in the sun sipping a chilled lemonade. However in September they do not serve afternoon tea.
September 2023
we had lunch here on the thursday of our stay. this is a very stylish and luxurious hotel and the restaurant lives up to the hype. we had a window table in a glass walled dining room so everyone gets to enjoy the amazing views from here. Food was excellent, not inexpensive, but very well worth coming here for a treat.
July 2023
We have visited several times after walking the costal path and been delighted with the service and food. This time we were directed to an outside van, which was disappointing.
July 2023
Lovely location but very expensive.
July 2023
We went for a walk at Gara beach and stopped off here for a coffee to sit and admire the wonderful views. Nearly £15 for 3 drinks ( 2 coffees & a coke) We checked out the menu for dinner but decided not to book, given price and menu options didn’t appeal ( they do change menu frequently though)
April 2023
Fabulous lunch and what an amazing location!
September 2022
Disappointingly shut to outside guests for a whole week during our visit.
July 2022
Superb meal with an amazing view!
April 2022
FANTASTIC LOCATION,VERY EXPENSIVE AND SHORT STAFFED
September 2021
We stayed locally to this hotel and on 2 occasions tried to go in for a drink and to use the electric charger, which is advertised as a destination charger. The staff, on both occasions, were rude and abrupt.
August 2021
Fabulous! Visited twice, first time for lunch in the restaurant after working up an appetite after the hour’s coastal walk and then secondly for dinner and to see the sun set. A beautiful vista, excellent food and lovely staff.
July 2021
Lovely meal in a restaurant with a great view.
June 2021
Fantastic setting . Sadly restaurant wasn’t open but bacon baps and coffee available from the coffee van - lovely !
May 2021
Stunning location and good food and services.
September 2020
Fantastic service from front of restaurant manager. Food was very good
July 2020
Amazing view, a really great spot for a coffee. We had lunch here which was very pricey. The food was ok, the children’s burgers burnt and ours passable. I wouldn’t recommend it for a dinner or lunch but would go back for tea and cake.
February 2020
What a view
September 2019
We only had pasties and coffee, late morning. The pasties were good but we felt a bit pricey. The staff were mostly very pleasant.
August 2019
We had 3 very enjoyable meals here during our holiday, the food was tasty (particularly the oysters and the white chocolate pudding!) the staff were friendly and accommodating and the restaurant itself is well arranged with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. I hope it continues to do well so we can eat here again in the future.
July 2019
Went for a cream tea, lovely friendly staff who couldn't do enough. Cream tea was the best one we've had. Would highly recommend.
June 2019
Sorry for late review. We stayed here in September and had a fantastic week. The owners were very friendly and the goodies were a lovely touch. The place was immaculate, very well furnished. The bed was so comfortable. The bed linen and towels were spotless. Had a lovely time and still talking about our walks and the fabulous beaches. Do not hesitate to stay here as its an unspoilt area and the Old Cow Shed is the place to stay.
February 2019
The sunset view from here is impressive. The drinks were very pricey £12 for a GnT! The starters were unusual and the fish n chips was ok. Felt a lot to pay to be honest. Dogs welcome which suited us.
October 2018
We had the most wonderful time at the restaurant. Sitting out on the terrace on a glorious September day with the amazing views surrounding us was a stand out experience. The service was enthusiastic and friendly if slightly chaotic. Some of the food was exceptional and some a bit disappointing. But that didn’t matter because the whole experience was so good
October 2018
Still very much closed on 040518, and just a busy building site. I'd be surprised if it's open this summer.
May 2018
A must visit after a long walk. Good menu and drink selections. Amazing views. Dog friendly.
September 2017
Superb place for weekends cakes, breakfast and lunch and beautiful dinner menu through the summer and very dog friendly!
September 2017
Dinner was amazing. Pre book a table and ask for a window view of the bay. Lunch was good. Staff really lovely.
August 2017
The Millbrook Inn
(3 miles)
(31)
In the heart of the idyllic village of South Pool, The Millbrook Inn offers high quality, honest food and a wide selection of local ales and ciders in an atmosphere that celebrates the traditional village pub. Enjoy delicious local meat, seafood and excellent Sunday roasts either inside in the cosy beamed dining areas with roaring fires, or outside in the summer sunshine overlooking the brook. One of the most popular eateries in the area so booking is highly reccommended
Millbrook Inn South Pool, Kingsbridge TQ7 2RW (T: 01548 531581)
Lovely sunday lunch. Live music downstairs but we were sat upstairs so couldn't hear it which was a shame. Staff all really nice and friendly.
October 2023
Omg what a gorgeous pub! Stunning roast dinner on the Sunday we were there. Staff greeted us with a friendly attitude and we weren’t rushed to take our table but offered a space for a drink by the stream. After lunch there was a fab duo playing on the terrace. Loved it and will be back
September 2023
Good food and beer but a little expensive. Potatoes and veg are extras.
July 2023
The best roast dinner we've had in a long time! Well worth a visit. Excellent service too!
September 2022
Brilliant restaurant and pub.
September 2022
Lovely pub in a nice location. Restaurant food was very nice, but this is not your normal “pub food” it’s high class, using local produce. The prices reflect this… it would be worth ringing up and asking when the next “high tide BBQ” is, as you don’t need to book for this and it looked very tasty !! Folks arrive on boats up the estuary and visit for a pint and a burger!
August 2022
Excellent food and service, with a great atmosphere. Only difficulty was finding somewhere to park the car
August 2022
We ate here twice during our stay in South Pool, on both occasions the food and service were excellent. The Millbrook is very dog friendly and does get busy so booking is essential.
June 2022
Very friendly village pub. The food was very good.
June 2022
This was closed for refurbishment but have used in the past and its well worth a visit
March 2022
Really friendly and excellent roast, well worth the walk from Salcombe via the ferry.
October 2021
Evening meal here was delicious .Excellent quality food and good service .
October 2021
Would give more stars but place was closed for most of the week we were there. However did manage a drink and a very tasty meal on last evening.
September 2021
Sadly we were unable to have a meal here as they were fully booked all week. I guess it must be good, but I’ll never know.
September 2021
Very disappointed had visited before and had a great experience, this time aftwr booking 4 months in advance we waited 1 hour for good and then the chicken was not cooked through. We also had another booking and they decided to close the pub and didn't even email us, inonly knew as I saw on their Facebook page. Very disappointing.
August 2021
A lovely local pub
June 2021
Very good service, super-friendly staff, excellent food even though they are only just getting going,and fab location.
June 2021
Amazing, we had dinner here, drinks and even tried the BBQ. Lovely staff and the children enjoyed playing in the stream.
August 2019
Nice place for drinks but could be difficult getting to the bar as it is so tiny inside.
August 2019
spent 3 evenings in the pub and very happy with it.....and a great band playing New Years day
January 2019
Great atmosphere, good selection of beers.comfortable & welcoming & cosy.had food which was excellent but v expensive.cheapest main was about £15.a few cheaper options would have made this pub perfect.staff very helpful & welcoming
September 2018
The Millbrook has a new bridge at the back to a grassy area with picnic tables, so great for kids. They do an outside BBQ at the front 5-9pm in the summer, also great for kids supper. A lovely old pub in an idyllic location!
September 2018
Outstanding Sunday roast EVEN IF the lamb and the beef look exactly the same, they ain't. Fabulous staff too!
May 2018
A beautiful old pub with real ales, very good food and friendly staff. Right on a stream, lovely wood fire. Lovely garden for the summer.
November 2017
Lovely pub- excellent food and very dog friendly
September 2017
Brilliant pub, friendly, fun staff, Charlie the landlord is working really hard to make this a great place for all to visit.
September 2017
Lovely friendly and helpful staff. The best meal we had on holiday. Children were made to feel very welcome and a very reasonably priced children's menu.
August 2017
My husband and I ate at Millbrook tonight, absolutely beautiful meal and great service, thank you!
May 2017
An interesting and different menu- think top end gastro pub. Lovely place to be, very friendly owners and helpful staff.
May 2017
Great pub, great atmosphere.
May 2017
The Millbrook Inn clear only wants rich adults to come and visit, its menu does not welcome children and this is a great shame.
April 2017
Venus Café - East Portlemouth
(3 miles)
(16)
This branch of the local Venus chain is takeaway only but with the beach on the doorstep who needs to eat-in? Here you find quality local pasties, baguettes, ice creams, coffee and cream teas as well as buckets, spades and beach games to keep the kids entertained.
Venus Café Ferry Steps, Millbay Road, East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU (T: 01548 843558)
Now closed and unlikely to reopen
April 2024
Nice little cafe right next to where you catch the ferry to Salcombe Ideal for a coffee or a snack overlooking the bay.
October 2023
Brilliant little cafe. Both guys that served us over the week were friendly, efficient and helpful.
September 2023
Beach cafe with lovely views across the estuary towards Salcombe. Friendly and helpful staff
September 2023
Enjoyed a cuppa and cake here. Outside seating. Dog friendly. Lovely beaches nearby.
July 2023
Great service and coffee.
June 2023
Lovely lunch on a beautiful sunny Sunday lunch in mid September! A welcome drink and food after a dog swim at the beach opposite. Food was lovely, yes a little expensive, however you do pay for the location, which is worth every penny!
September 2022
Excellent service and lovely food. A lifesaver considering there are few options to eat in East Portlemouth.
July 2022
Friendly cup of tea after a walk back from the beach.
June 2022
Yummy Felafel wraps with a great view of the 'goings on' on the water below. It can get busy but we sat and ate outside so it suited me well in these weird times! Not cheap but very nice for a snack.
May 2022
Great little cafe but really expensive!
April 2022
Closed by 10th September!
September 2021
Usually love it here, this year they had closed for the season Sun 5th September!!
September 2021
Very convenient. It would be even better if they could sell a few newspapers so as to avoid making a trip to the other side.
September 2019
lovely icecreams & friendly staff, only downside was that they closed early if it was not busy
July 2018
nice paninis
December 2016
Bearland Bikes
(3 miles)
(1)
Bought about by the owner’s passion for exploring the local area on two wheels and concern for the environment, Bearland Bikes rents out top of the range e-bikes to enjoy during your holiday. Leave your car at your holiday cottage and get out and enjoy the beautiful wildlife and scenery of the South Hams along with the peace and tranquility of cycling. The team at Bearland Bikes have years of experience and can advise on routes for all abilities with further information on their website.
Click here for further information
Excellent customer service. Really helpful advice as we had never used e-bikes before. Great ideas for routes. We will definitely use them again.
June 2023
Start Point Lighthouse
(3 miles)
(10)
My dacshund and I walked along the coastal path . Although Start Point was not open at the time, we were not disappointed, the coastal walk was lovely, as we got nearer to the lighthouse, we stood and watched in amazement at the tuna fish jumping high out of the water. It was spectacular to watch . I would thoroughly recommend.
December 2023
Excellent views, we went when it was closed unfortunately but a great walk for the dogs. You have to pay to park but I think it was only £4
June 2023
Sadly lighthouse was closed due to COVID, however it was still worth a visit for the views and the walk along the headlands. It was awesome, saw lots of seals playing around the rocks. Wear good footwear as a little uneven in places, lots places to sit and enjoy the view. Binoculars are a must. I loved it and I’m not a strong Walker
May 2021
If you can visit on a day when you can take a tour it's well worth it. The staff are knowledgable and make the tour really interesting for children and adults alike. It's a narrow & steep climb in places.
April 2021
Great walk along the coast path from Beesands - fantastic views
October 2020
The msot beatiful stratch of coastline I have walked along for a while. We did a circular walk which included Hallsands, and the lighthouse, and would throughly recommend visiting the lighthouse, if just for the views. Be aware thought, that there are limioted ameneities - only a portacabin loo in the carpark
September 2019
Stunning views from here. Great walk along from the car park, very accessible for all levels of fitness. Visitor centre was closed when we arrived for refurbishment at the end of the season but still worth the walk.
October 2018
Had a really interesting tour at the end of September, which was the highlight of our holiday. Out guide, Mary, was very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend this. Fantastic location and views and very interesting history. Thanks Mary.
October 2017
We really enjoyed our visit. My husband and son had a tour (£5 per adult and under 5's free) and thought it was brilliant. Children under 1.1m's tall can not go on the tour so my younger son and I enjoyed the coastal views which were fantastic.
June 2017
Fantastic walk with wonderful views, you'll find the best beach in the South Hams hear, bit of a walk but it is glorious.
December 2016
Hassle Free Hiking
(3 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
Click here for further details
Great for walking and the views are fantastic.
July 2023
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
(3 miles)
Salcombe is known for its unique sailing opportunities thanks to the spectacular coastline. A favourite destination amongst some of the best in the sailing community, getting out on the water is very much part of the South Devon holiday experience, and at Salcombe Dinghy Sailing, owners Zoe and Ross are a highly skilled, warm and friendly duo who make you feel safe, happy, confident and well prepared on the water whether you’re having lessons, hiring a boat, are a beginner or a practiced sailor looking to sharpen your skills. You can opt for taster sessions, bespoke private tuition, or RYA teaching courses with up to four students per instructor. Just make sure you bring warm, waterproof clothing with you – it can get nippy our there!
Salcombe Launch Co.
(3 miles)
(1)
Learn about the history and secrets of the Salcombe estuary, discover it's diverse wildlife and take in it's unquestionable beauty on a cruise with local boatman Billy 'Scratch' Hitchen. There's not much Scratch doesn't know about Salcombe and a trip with him in his classic Salcome launch 'Netbrook' will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Up to 6 people, dogs welcome. Classic launches and Salcombe Yawls also available for bare boat hire.
Cruise - call Scratch on 07966 840436 for further information.
Hire - call Matt on 07855 861383 for further information
We hired a launch for the day and the booking, service and boat were all first class
September 2023
Lannacombe Beach
(2 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
Gara Rock Beach
(2 miles)
(12)
A bit tricky getting down to the beach but worth it.
September 2023
Super dog friendly beach and the children had a lovely time too, it was pretty busy but it was a bank holiday!
June 2022
VERY PEACEFULL AND NO CROWDS
September 2021
Superb location, excellent service. We were unable to book beforehand but were fortunate to be able to secure a table.
September 2021
Beautiful sandy and pebbly cove... we spent 2 gorgeous days there with our dog! Be prepared for steep climb back to Gara Rock restaurant but worth it!
July 2021
After driving an hour through Devon drizzle we were not impressed to be turned away because we weren't guests. "or you can sit outside and have coffee from the Garavan". Lesson learned: Don't go unless you're booked.
October 2020
We had a beautiful meal with stunning views at Gara Rock. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was divine. We also had spa treatments for the group, who left feeling relaxed and radiant.
September 2020
Lovely secluded beach, dog friendly and easy to get to.
July 2020
Go there for the coastal walk. Fantastic. Stop at the hotel for a coffee, the views are stunning
September 2019
A lovely beach (although quite "weedy"), almost deserted the morning we were there, and well worth the tricky path down and the steep climb back
August 2019
My favourite beach in the country, nothing run of the mill here, lovely views
July 2019
Lovely beach. We arrived early after a steep walk down the cliff path. Had the beach initially to ourselves! Starts to get busier as the day goes on.
July 2018
Mill Bay
(3 miles)
(29)
Lovely little beach with with views across the bay to Salcombe
October 2023
Stunning! Great car park, perfect for dogs, at low tide you can walk along the beach to east portlemouth and Venus cafe.
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach, clean beach & sea
July 2023
Lovely place to spend some time.
July 2023
Lovely clean beach with great views
May 2023
Lovely clean beach, easily accessible from our holiday cottage.
July 2022
Bit of a walk but well worth it - spacious beach, fabulous views and shallow waters.
June 2022
Brilliant beach 3 miles from the cottage
June 2022
Gorgeous little Bay close to where we were staying our dog. Loved fetching his ball in and out the water. Very pretty spot.
April 2022
Lovely beach and you can walk to Gara rock from here and along beach to the ferry crossing to salcombe
March 2022
Great beach. Bumpy access road as sand has blown across it. Slightly marred by 1-2 selfish dog owners who have left their calling cards
November 2021
We were lucky enough to spend 3 days on this beautiful beach. Fabulous place ??
September 2021
Fantastic beach one of the best in the area. Have to get to car park (National Trust) very early if you don't want to carry all your stuff to the beach.
September 2021
We attempted to drive to Mill Bay car park- not a good idea in August! No parking spaces, no turning points. We tried another day, parking at Gara Rock and asking down the bridle path. We have a disabled granddaughter, the walk down was manageable but the return walk was much more difficult. Beautiful beach and worth the walk.
September 2021
Lovely, clean, sandy beach in wonderful location with beautiful views and easy access from Salcombe via the East Portlemouth ferry.
August 2021
Lovely beach, clear water
July 2021
Lovely beach for children to play on.
June 2021
Favourite beach going back to my childhood. The road to it was closed due to a land slip in January. Talked to the workmen who said it was due to reopen November 2020.
October 2020
Lovely beach but this year overrun with people arriving by motor boat- so it felt a little worrying for kids to swim out among them,(and frankly it spoilt the view) and engine noise/fumes at the end of the day as everyone left!
September 2020
Wonderful
September 2019
I endorse all of the other favourable comments and emphasise the urgent need to make the lavatories hygienic. In fact all of the public conveniences are anything but convenient.
September 2019
Lovely beach, handy to have little food caravan selling crepes, drinks and ice cream, good quality too. The toilets were disgusting though and should have been cleaned more regularly, also waste bins overflowing.
August 2019
Great place for a day on the beach. Safe and dog friendly
August 2019
Lovely large sandy beach, perfect for young children who want to play in the strem and build dams, or play in the sea without large waves!
July 2019
Great beach
October 2018
A fabulous beach. Especially great fun at low tide for a water loving Labrador. We enjoyed our visits here. We also loved the passenger ferry from here to Salcombe. Beautiful beach.
October 2018
Beautiful beach lovely and clean. Small car park free to N.T. members. Highly recommended. Drawback no immediate café available. Venus café nearest but a trek if not mobile.
September 2018
Lovely beach well worth a visit. Dog friendly as well. Well worth the £7-50 national trust car parking fee.
July 2018
amazing beach, dog friendly, only downside is the toilets near the National Trust hut are very poor
July 2018
North Hallsands
(3 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
Sunny Cove
(4 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
October 2023
It’s excellent thank you!
November 2021
Lovely cottage in wonderful village. Didn’t matter there was no parking as easy to park by the village Green.
October 2021
Yes we enjoyed our stay very much. Prawle Point which was nearby had stunning views. There were not any suitable places to walk our dog apart from the country lanes with cars passing which was disappointing. It was very peaceful with great views of the stars at night. Very clean and well equipped.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed Rosario. There are many footpaths and bridlepaths within minutes walk of Rosario, we will suggest some from of map is provided for future reference-these can also be found online. We do hope to see you again and we can advise where you can walk your dog in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Would be nice to have towels provided. For the quality of the property it seems odd. We know it was in your blurb but we forgot and had to buy them!
September 2021
We had to contact housekeeping as we we not left and toilet paper, kitchen rolls and the cot was broken and unusable. These problems were quickly sorted and we enjoyed our stay at Rosario. We left our beach towels drying in the boiler cupboard and although we messaged housekeeping to return them ( we will pay postage) we have heard nothing.
July 2021
Shame as everything local was closed due to covid,
October 2020
Really enjoyed our stay and will be looking at different properties with Toad Hall for our next break.
September 2020
Wonderful stay, family and I were extremely impressed by cottage, it’s spaciousness and it’s facilities hence my request to book again next year! Please pass on my thanks to the owners
September 2019
Perfect property/location for us. Doggie gift box and bottle of wine was a nice touch this year. Thanks
August 2019
The kitchen and garden were perfect for our dog
August 2019
We very much enjoyed the cottage, which is ideally located and spacious. There was plenty of room for 5 of us to spread out. The BBQ was really useful.
July 2019
Lovely spacious cottage with enclosed garden. Close to pub and tearoom. Beautiful coastal walks and beaches. 20 minute drive to nearest shop (garage) though as village shop has very limited supplies so take what you need with you.
June 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. East Prawle is such a special village. The children loved the village green, Piglet stores and buying ice creams at the cafe...the grown-ups loved the Pig's Nose! Rosario has a lovely holiday house atmosphere. We (6 adults, 3 children and 1 dog) particularly loved sitting round the large table in the big kitchen dining room after a busy day on the beach and cliff walks.
April 2019
Furnishings getting a bit tired - - we've been a few times over the years. There is quite a bit of mould on the wall in one of the double bedrooms. The dishwasher is almost done for. That aside this property still represents good value I think.
September 2018
Fab stay as always. We love Rosario and changes from last year are a great improvement. Already booked for next year:-)
September 2018
Really did all enjoy it,Sunny Beach was fabulous, with children and dog. Pub welcoming and lively. All the people we met were so nice. A good holiday. Thanks.
September 2018
We had a lovely time at Rosario and really enjoyed the spacious kitchen with it's big table. The surrounding countryside and walks were stunning. Some feedback on the info booklet left by the owners - it needs to be made clear that the 'easy' walks suggested are not at all suitable for the elderly or people with mobility issues!
June 2018
We had a fabulous week in east Prawle, a great location. The Pigs Nose was fun and the food and service at Brittania on the Beach was amazing
April 2018
Note that Gara Rock is closed for refurb. till the summer although the refreshment hut is open. I would also recommend the beach at East Portlemouth as safe for small children with the Venus Cafe and lovely views of Salcombe. Lannacombe Beach is a bit gravely these days !
October 2017
We certainly enjoyed our stay. I have been to this Village around 7 times in the past 10 years and Rosario was new for us. We were very pleased with the Cottage and the facilities within it. I certainly would recommend the Cottage to our friends and most certainly would use it again.
August 2017
Lovely comfortable house in great location. We had a great week with friends.
April 2015
Rosario was a lovely house. It had everything you need. A great big table for family meals. Plenty of room for us. Good position for walkers as coastal path spectacular. Need to get in a car to go to decent beach for kids though. They will enjoy the little boat trip over to Salcombe.
April 2015
Lovely cottage in ideal location
June 2014
Rosario was a lovely property with an excellent location. The house was well appointed and was perfect for our familys needs.
October 2023
It’s excellent thank you!
November 2021
Lovely cottage in wonderful village. Didn’t matter there was no parking as easy to park by the village Green.
October 2021
Yes we enjoyed our stay very much. Prawle Point which was nearby had stunning views. There were not any suitable places to walk our dog apart from the country lanes with cars passing which was disappointing. It was very peaceful with great views of the stars at night. Very clean and well equipped.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed Rosario. There are many footpaths and bridlepaths within minutes walk of Rosario, we will suggest some from of map is provided for future reference-these can also be found online. We do hope to see you again and we can advise where you can walk your dog in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Would be nice to have towels provided. For the quality of the property it seems odd. We know it was in your blurb but we forgot and had to buy them!
September 2021
We had to contact housekeeping as we we not left and toilet paper, kitchen rolls and the cot was broken and unusable. These problems were quickly sorted and we enjoyed our stay at Rosario. We left our beach towels drying in the boiler cupboard and although we messaged housekeeping to return them ( we will pay postage) we have heard nothing.
July 2021
Shame as everything local was closed due to covid,
October 2020
Really enjoyed our stay and will be looking at different properties with Toad Hall for our next break.
September 2020
Wonderful stay, family and I were extremely impressed by cottage, it’s spaciousness and it’s facilities hence my request to book again next year! Please pass on my thanks to the owners
September 2019
Perfect property/location for us. Doggie gift box and bottle of wine was a nice touch this year. Thanks
August 2019
The kitchen and garden were perfect for our dog
August 2019
We very much enjoyed the cottage, which is ideally located and spacious. There was plenty of room for 5 of us to spread out. The BBQ was really useful.
July 2019
Lovely spacious cottage with enclosed garden. Close to pub and tearoom. Beautiful coastal walks and beaches. 20 minute drive to nearest shop (garage) though as village shop has very limited supplies so take what you need with you.
June 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. East Prawle is such a special village. The children loved the village green, Piglet stores and buying ice creams at the cafe...the grown-ups loved the Pig's Nose! Rosario has a lovely holiday house atmosphere. We (6 adults, 3 children and 1 dog) particularly loved sitting round the large table in the big kitchen dining room after a busy day on the beach and cliff walks.
April 2019
Furnishings getting a bit tired - - we've been a few times over the years. There is quite a bit of mould on the wall in one of the double bedrooms. The dishwasher is almost done for. That aside this property still represents good value I think.
September 2018
Fab stay as always. We love Rosario and changes from last year are a great improvement. Already booked for next year:-)
September 2018
Really did all enjoy it,Sunny Beach was fabulous, with children and dog. Pub welcoming and lively. All the people we met were so nice. A good holiday. Thanks.
September 2018
We had a lovely time at Rosario and really enjoyed the spacious kitchen with it's big table. The surrounding countryside and walks were stunning. Some feedback on the info booklet left by the owners - it needs to be made clear that the 'easy' walks suggested are not at all suitable for the elderly or people with mobility issues!
June 2018
We had a fabulous week in east Prawle, a great location. The Pigs Nose was fun and the food and service at Brittania on the Beach was amazing
April 2018
Note that Gara Rock is closed for refurb. till the summer although the refreshment hut is open. I would also recommend the beach at East Portlemouth as safe for small children with the Venus Cafe and lovely views of Salcombe. Lannacombe Beach is a bit gravely these days !
October 2017
We certainly enjoyed our stay. I have been to this Village around 7 times in the past 10 years and Rosario was new for us. We were very pleased with the Cottage and the facilities within it. I certainly would recommend the Cottage to our friends and most certainly would use it again.
August 2017
Lovely comfortable house in great location. We had a great week with friends.
April 2015
Rosario was a lovely house. It had everything you need. A great big table for family meals. Plenty of room for us. Good position for walkers as coastal path spectacular. Need to get in a car to go to decent beach for kids though. They will enjoy the little boat trip over to Salcombe.
April 2015
Lovely cottage in ideal location
June 2014
Rosario was a lovely property with an excellent location. The house was well appointed and was perfect for our familys needs.
Pigs Nose Inn
(Less than a mile)
(58)
A traditional 16th century inn overlooking the green in the pretty, windswept village of East Prawle with regular live music nights, and serving quality pub grub and real ales straight from the barrel.
Pigs Nose Inn East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY (T: 01548 511209)
Eccletic and characterful! Great atmosphere and incredible home cooked Sunday dinner. Huge portions!
April 2024
Great pub Full of locals and visitors. Very dog friendly. Food was mostly good. Really nice cider. Live music from al local young band was fun. Looking forwards to visiting again .
October 2023
Whilst on holiday, we went in for a drink. Yes, its quirky, full of character, locals and dogs. Suits us fine as we are from rural area. But decided against food as there's a fine line between character and grime.
October 2023
The Pigs Nose is a great pub for a pint and some food. It was busy in October and full of dogs so don’t go there if you don’t like dogs!
October 2023
Good food, friendly staff, and very quaint.
September 2023
There is everything to love and nothing to be negative about. Good food ,great owners, amazing location. Excellent . .
September 2023
we had a few drinks in here over the week... one evening we just sat on the green tasting the local ale and ordered pizza from the pub... a great way to while away the time. staff are very friendly and the pub draws a good, interesting, crowd.
July 2023
We had a meal at The Pigs Nose on the Friday evening of the day we arrived. The pub was very busy but the staff were very efficient and dealt with the customers well. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed our visit.
July 2023
Quaint pub reasonably priced food but mainly burgers or fish and chips.
July 2023
What a great lively pub! Supported by locals and visitors with plenty of memorabilia to study while you sup a pint or 3 and chat to the friendly staff. Probably could do with a bit of a make over but i guess thats its charm ?. The food was fresh and delicious ?...but booking is essential...especially during the busy summer months.
May 2023
Best pub around. Great food, drink and atmosphere plus ideal location for exploring the coastline.
April 2023
Fantastic pub with a great welcome feel and quirky decor
August 2022
Excellent pub but after music weekend stock levels were poor so many things unavailable. Food was tasty but service poor with mains coming an hour apart for a table of 5. Apparently due to pizzas being made by a different organisation. We ate on Sunday and I cancelled a repeat meal for the Tuesday personally 30 hours before the booking and was told we would be charged as per the web site 72 hours notice required. I told the manager this was unacceptable as we wanted to cancel as we were not happy with the first meal. He took offence and barred me. L:uckily there was an older lady present who got him to drop the charge. We chose not to go to the pub again
August 2022
Lovely character and friendly staff serving a nice menu. It was fully booked the night we went but food was still served quickly and tasted great.
July 2022
Quirky pub with friendly and helpful staff. Need to book at weekends/peak season if you want to eat. Excellent food and varied daily specials.
July 2022
Great little pub, book in advance as it gets busy, lovely food and all very friendly
June 2022
Ok- ish but wouldn’t rush back albeit handy just to walk there. Lots of what presumed locals inside. However there are plenty of super eating places around if you want to go by car.
May 2022
Good quirky pub. Beer excellent.
May 2022
Lovely value for money food, excellent welcome too. Very rustic, rural.
May 2022
Real olde world pub but with fantastic food….
April 2022
Great place on a Saturday night! Best fish and chips and great atmosphere. Make sure you book as it's very popular.
April 2022
A welcoming traditional pub serving good beer and food.
November 2021
Lovely old village pub. Staff friendly. Food good.
November 2021
Very welcoming pub, good food and well kept beer
October 2021
The staff were friendly and welcomed our dog. The food was delicious although the menu was limited. Great cider on tap!
October 2021
Excellent local pub - great service and friendly staff. Thanks Pigs Nose!
September 2021
GREAT PUB,FANTASTIC FOOD AND DRINKS AND NOT TOO EXPENSIVE
September 2021
Loved it. Great place, lovely people and great food Would love to come back and carry on drinking into the night
September 2021
We had an excellent lunch. The staff were delightful and SO helpful. One member of staff offered to drive us to Mill Bay so our disabled granddaughter could go to the beach, we really appreciated this act of kindness. We declined his offer but we’re so impressed by it. A big thank you to him.
September 2021
Eclectic decor serving great food. Use online booking app “Open table” to book a table for lunch/dinner (advised during peak season)
September 2021
Let down by both food quality and beer quality. We were also overcharged for all food items - which we noticed and got corrected. A real shame as it is so handy.
June 2021
Rustic pub with great beers. The service is chaotic though so be prepared for it!
June 2021
I would recommend the Gammon, egg and chips, plus the fish and chips, however other food offerings were average. The staff were friendly, but at times, the service best described as akin to Faulty Towers.
June 2021
Quirky village pub. Very friendly with good food
May 2021
My wife and I visited the Pigs Nose Inn on several occasions while staying in East Prawle. The hospitality was great with friendly polite and helpful staff doing well to maintain a good service under difficult circumstances with the current Pandemic. The food and drinks menu was comprehensive with great fish and chips and good local beers. It was nice that this old pub had maintained its character.
October 2020
A lovely, friendly place with great beer and great company.
October 2019
We loved the all the quirky objects in the bar and across the ceiling. We had a very tasty Sunday lunch and the pies were great. Had a few games of Pool in the back room one evening and we were made to feel very welcome at this local inn.
October 2019
Lovely quirky pub, extremely dog friendly.
September 2019
As always, service here is top notch and the food and drink always a delight. A superb pub with a lovely atmosphere.
September 2019
Lovely pub with delicious food
September 2019
Delightful, unfussy pub with good beer, cider and locals (notably Roy)
September 2019
Weird and smelly
June 2019
Absolutely charming. Friendly service, great food and fantastic atmosphere.
June 2019
Great family birthday lunch after a hike from lannacombe ...friendly great grub
February 2019
Brilliant pub. Very friendly with a good atmosphere. The food was good enough for our taste buds and the beers were great (a bit too moorish infact!)
November 2018
A great pub with a good selection of beers and ciders and good food served too. The atmosphere is welcoming as you walk in and you soon get into conversation with the locals and their dogs! A great place to visit!
November 2018
This is a real Locals pub however we were made welcome. It is very dog friendly. The food was simple but tasty.
October 2018
Quirky, could be much cleaner. Not too impressed with dogs climbing on furniture next to people eating food.food basic but OK.beer good.good atmosphere
September 2018
Very good local beer and terrific atmosphere with old-fashioned opening hours.
May 2018
Why oh why didn't we go there more often...only went on our last night. Such a lively, personable and vibrantly vivid place with wonderful staff and exceptional food - loved it!
May 2018
Great little pub - nice pint of Red Devon and Devon Pride!
April 2018
Lovely friendly and quirky pub. Excellent cask ales and one of the best Fish and Chip lunches ever. Would love to come back for one of their gig nights.
April 2018
Beer good, but food extremely indifferent (a Saturday lunch time). Very disappointed this time as last time we came to the area, we could have eaten there every day.
October 2017
A really fabulous, relaxed, enjoyable pub, with a great mix of locals, tourists, old and young and lots of lovely dogs. Fabulous food and a selection of games to play too. Really loved it.
September 2017
What a great pub. Friendly atmosphere, good food and local cider.
August 2017
Needs a good clean and then it could be a great pub.
May 2017
A fantastic pub - wonderful atmosphere, great food, and friendly staff
May 2017
This place is like walking into the moulin Rouge.... It's an incredible experience. You never quite know what to expect when you enter into the rabbit hole of East Prawle. However, one thing is for sure, it's all happening in the Pigs Nose. With Atomic Kitten playing last year it draws crowds from far and wide. You would never know what awaits behind the doors of the pigs nose when you drive into the sleepy little village of East Prawle. Whatever the night holds, quiet or explosive, you are sure to be entered. Recently there have been some insanely talented musicians playing at the pub. The landlady and her son gives everyone a warm welcome and makes you feel like your in your own sitting room. It is definitly worth coming the extra mile for.
April 2017
Piglet Café
(Less than a mile)
(30)
A tiny café on the village green serving light lunches, coffees, cream teas and ice creams. A good spot to take a break after walking on the South West Coast Path.
Piglet Café East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY (T: 01548 511486)
Lovely cafe and shop run by lovely people
August 2023
great place to hang out on the village green with fresh coffee and cake... and you can order croissants and pastries to take away each morning if you wish.
July 2023
Great little café conveniently located just around the corner from where we stayed. The food, especially the pizzas, was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
July 2023
The piglet cafe is a welcoming friendly place which sells the most delicious food..I would recommend the pasties especially the veggy ones...delicious. The owner was very helpful and works hard in making sure everything is good quality. Enjoy!
May 2023
Loved this cafe. Really friendly/helpful staff and great food - the pasties in particular being a big hit.
April 2023
The Piglet cafe was well stocked and the service was excellent. A little pricey but accepted that due to location
August 2022
Excellent breakfast baps!
July 2022
Great little cafe, good for early morning coffee and afternoon cocktails, good choice of food, very friendly
June 2022
Lovely cafe with delicious cakes
May 2022
Very nice cafe and now new owners since our last visit much improved. We had a fabulous breakfast. Not much seating inside now so a fine weather place to visit.
May 2022
Lovely food and very friendly staff.
May 2022
The piglet cafe was sadly shut during our stay but the owner saw that we wanted to visit so opened up especially for us and made us a takeaway cream tea. Absolutely so lovely of her and it was delicious!
April 2022
Lovely café, friendly staff especially Emily. Lovely little puppy too. Highly recommend
November 2021
Nice coffee and friendly staff thanks!
September 2021
So handy and lovely staff Always cheerful with great Pizza in the evening if you don't want to cook, eaten on the village green Great village shop as well, run and managed by a really nice couple who we met in the pub one evening
September 2021
Great food & selection with a good range of refreshments including cocktails. Lovely setting on the green & very friendly service.
September 2021
Nice cream tea!
August 2021
Great little cafe with fresh food and great service.
June 2021
wonderful café with wonderful friendly staff!
September 2020
Delicious breakfast, very friendly welcome And excellent service and divine munching a bacon bap on the green looking at the sea.
August 2020
Fabulous cooked breakfast - best bacon sandwich!. Great service too.
October 2019
We didn't eat at the cafe but the owner was extremely kind to get the daily papers for us during our stay in the village.
September 2019
Great service, great coffee and hot chocolate and the cakes were delicious!
August 2019
Lovely quiet little cafe, very friendly
July 2019
Lovely little cafe . Delicious food and drink . Iced coffee would be good on a hot day .
July 2019
Brilliant Café with wonderful food, warm and friendly service. Not to be missed...
June 2019
Adorable cafe with nice food. A bit overpriced, but worth it!
May 2018
Lovely afternoon teas!
April 2018
Really high quality, homemade food with great service. Fantastic!
August 2017
A beautiful, clean little café with a good menu. Very tasty food and friendly service. Would highly recommend.
May 2017
Gara Rock Restaurant
(2 miles)
(32)
In one of the most stunning locations in South Devon with panoramic sea views, you're in for a treat at the newly refurbished Gara Rock Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner daily, all year round. Chef Lewis' seasonal dishes feature ingredients from local producers and his own kitchen garden. Eat al fresco on the terrace overlooking the beach or in winter watch the waves crashing from the comfort of the restaurant with its huge floor to ceiling windows.
Gara Rock, East Portlemouth TQ8 8FA (T: 01548 845945)
Staff not friendly. Breakfast only open to guests. Bar only open to guests when we were there. Information needs updating.
November 2023
We stopped for a coffee at Gara Rock hotel after getting caught in a storm! It was a great refuge for 30 minutes. And the staff are lovely. They used to do nice cream teas but don’t anymore as it has become really posh which is a bit of a shame.
October 2023
We had one of the best meals we have ever had in the Gara Rock Restaurant. Really lovely food. Very friendly and helpful staff and amazing views of the coast.
October 2023
LOVELY SETTING BUT VERY DISAPPOINTING QUALITY OF MEAL AND OVER LENGTHY TIME BETWEEN STARTERS AND MAINS.
October 2023
Excellent food, stunning views, very friendly staff
September 2023
Glorious spot to sit in the sun sipping a chilled lemonade. However in September they do not serve afternoon tea.
September 2023
we had lunch here on the thursday of our stay. this is a very stylish and luxurious hotel and the restaurant lives up to the hype. we had a window table in a glass walled dining room so everyone gets to enjoy the amazing views from here. Food was excellent, not inexpensive, but very well worth coming here for a treat.
July 2023
We have visited several times after walking the costal path and been delighted with the service and food. This time we were directed to an outside van, which was disappointing.
July 2023
Lovely location but very expensive.
July 2023
We went for a walk at Gara beach and stopped off here for a coffee to sit and admire the wonderful views. Nearly £15 for 3 drinks ( 2 coffees & a coke) We checked out the menu for dinner but decided not to book, given price and menu options didn’t appeal ( they do change menu frequently though)
April 2023
Fabulous lunch and what an amazing location!
September 2022
Disappointingly shut to outside guests for a whole week during our visit.
July 2022
Superb meal with an amazing view!
April 2022
FANTASTIC LOCATION,VERY EXPENSIVE AND SHORT STAFFED
September 2021
We stayed locally to this hotel and on 2 occasions tried to go in for a drink and to use the electric charger, which is advertised as a destination charger. The staff, on both occasions, were rude and abrupt.
August 2021
Fabulous! Visited twice, first time for lunch in the restaurant after working up an appetite after the hour’s coastal walk and then secondly for dinner and to see the sun set. A beautiful vista, excellent food and lovely staff.
July 2021
Lovely meal in a restaurant with a great view.
June 2021
Fantastic setting . Sadly restaurant wasn’t open but bacon baps and coffee available from the coffee van - lovely !
May 2021
Stunning location and good food and services.
September 2020
Fantastic service from front of restaurant manager. Food was very good
July 2020
Amazing view, a really great spot for a coffee. We had lunch here which was very pricey. The food was ok, the children’s burgers burnt and ours passable. I wouldn’t recommend it for a dinner or lunch but would go back for tea and cake.
February 2020
What a view
September 2019
We only had pasties and coffee, late morning. The pasties were good but we felt a bit pricey. The staff were mostly very pleasant.
August 2019
We had 3 very enjoyable meals here during our holiday, the food was tasty (particularly the oysters and the white chocolate pudding!) the staff were friendly and accommodating and the restaurant itself is well arranged with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. I hope it continues to do well so we can eat here again in the future.
July 2019
Went for a cream tea, lovely friendly staff who couldn't do enough. Cream tea was the best one we've had. Would highly recommend.
June 2019
Sorry for late review. We stayed here in September and had a fantastic week. The owners were very friendly and the goodies were a lovely touch. The place was immaculate, very well furnished. The bed was so comfortable. The bed linen and towels were spotless. Had a lovely time and still talking about our walks and the fabulous beaches. Do not hesitate to stay here as its an unspoilt area and the Old Cow Shed is the place to stay.
February 2019
The sunset view from here is impressive. The drinks were very pricey £12 for a GnT! The starters were unusual and the fish n chips was ok. Felt a lot to pay to be honest. Dogs welcome which suited us.
October 2018
We had the most wonderful time at the restaurant. Sitting out on the terrace on a glorious September day with the amazing views surrounding us was a stand out experience. The service was enthusiastic and friendly if slightly chaotic. Some of the food was exceptional and some a bit disappointing. But that didn’t matter because the whole experience was so good
October 2018
Still very much closed on 040518, and just a busy building site. I'd be surprised if it's open this summer.
May 2018
A must visit after a long walk. Good menu and drink selections. Amazing views. Dog friendly.
September 2017
Superb place for weekends cakes, breakfast and lunch and beautiful dinner menu through the summer and very dog friendly!
September 2017
Dinner was amazing. Pre book a table and ask for a window view of the bay. Lunch was good. Staff really lovely.
August 2017
The Millbrook Inn
(3 miles)
(31)
In the heart of the idyllic village of South Pool, The Millbrook Inn offers high quality, honest food and a wide selection of local ales and ciders in an atmosphere that celebrates the traditional village pub. Enjoy delicious local meat, seafood and excellent Sunday roasts either inside in the cosy beamed dining areas with roaring fires, or outside in the summer sunshine overlooking the brook. One of the most popular eateries in the area so booking is highly reccommended
Millbrook Inn South Pool, Kingsbridge TQ7 2RW (T: 01548 531581)
Lovely sunday lunch. Live music downstairs but we were sat upstairs so couldn't hear it which was a shame. Staff all really nice and friendly.
October 2023
Omg what a gorgeous pub! Stunning roast dinner on the Sunday we were there. Staff greeted us with a friendly attitude and we weren’t rushed to take our table but offered a space for a drink by the stream. After lunch there was a fab duo playing on the terrace. Loved it and will be back
September 2023
Good food and beer but a little expensive. Potatoes and veg are extras.
July 2023
The best roast dinner we've had in a long time! Well worth a visit. Excellent service too!
September 2022
Brilliant restaurant and pub.
September 2022
Lovely pub in a nice location. Restaurant food was very nice, but this is not your normal “pub food” it’s high class, using local produce. The prices reflect this… it would be worth ringing up and asking when the next “high tide BBQ” is, as you don’t need to book for this and it looked very tasty !! Folks arrive on boats up the estuary and visit for a pint and a burger!
August 2022
Excellent food and service, with a great atmosphere. Only difficulty was finding somewhere to park the car
August 2022
We ate here twice during our stay in South Pool, on both occasions the food and service were excellent. The Millbrook is very dog friendly and does get busy so booking is essential.
June 2022
Very friendly village pub. The food was very good.
June 2022
This was closed for refurbishment but have used in the past and its well worth a visit
March 2022
Really friendly and excellent roast, well worth the walk from Salcombe via the ferry.
October 2021
Evening meal here was delicious .Excellent quality food and good service .
October 2021
Would give more stars but place was closed for most of the week we were there. However did manage a drink and a very tasty meal on last evening.
September 2021
Sadly we were unable to have a meal here as they were fully booked all week. I guess it must be good, but I’ll never know.
September 2021
Very disappointed had visited before and had a great experience, this time aftwr booking 4 months in advance we waited 1 hour for good and then the chicken was not cooked through. We also had another booking and they decided to close the pub and didn't even email us, inonly knew as I saw on their Facebook page. Very disappointing.
August 2021
A lovely local pub
June 2021
Very good service, super-friendly staff, excellent food even though they are only just getting going,and fab location.
June 2021
Amazing, we had dinner here, drinks and even tried the BBQ. Lovely staff and the children enjoyed playing in the stream.
August 2019
Nice place for drinks but could be difficult getting to the bar as it is so tiny inside.
August 2019
spent 3 evenings in the pub and very happy with it.....and a great band playing New Years day
January 2019
Great atmosphere, good selection of beers.comfortable & welcoming & cosy.had food which was excellent but v expensive.cheapest main was about £15.a few cheaper options would have made this pub perfect.staff very helpful & welcoming
September 2018
The Millbrook has a new bridge at the back to a grassy area with picnic tables, so great for kids. They do an outside BBQ at the front 5-9pm in the summer, also great for kids supper. A lovely old pub in an idyllic location!
September 2018
Outstanding Sunday roast EVEN IF the lamb and the beef look exactly the same, they ain't. Fabulous staff too!
May 2018
A beautiful old pub with real ales, very good food and friendly staff. Right on a stream, lovely wood fire. Lovely garden for the summer.
November 2017
Lovely pub- excellent food and very dog friendly
September 2017
Brilliant pub, friendly, fun staff, Charlie the landlord is working really hard to make this a great place for all to visit.
September 2017
Lovely friendly and helpful staff. The best meal we had on holiday. Children were made to feel very welcome and a very reasonably priced children's menu.
August 2017
My husband and I ate at Millbrook tonight, absolutely beautiful meal and great service, thank you!
May 2017
An interesting and different menu- think top end gastro pub. Lovely place to be, very friendly owners and helpful staff.
May 2017
Great pub, great atmosphere.
May 2017
The Millbrook Inn clear only wants rich adults to come and visit, its menu does not welcome children and this is a great shame.
April 2017
Venus Café - East Portlemouth
(3 miles)
(16)
This branch of the local Venus chain is takeaway only but with the beach on the doorstep who needs to eat-in? Here you find quality local pasties, baguettes, ice creams, coffee and cream teas as well as buckets, spades and beach games to keep the kids entertained.
Venus Café Ferry Steps, Millbay Road, East Portlemouth TQ8 8PU (T: 01548 843558)
Now closed and unlikely to reopen
April 2024
Nice little cafe right next to where you catch the ferry to Salcombe Ideal for a coffee or a snack overlooking the bay.
October 2023
Brilliant little cafe. Both guys that served us over the week were friendly, efficient and helpful.
September 2023
Beach cafe with lovely views across the estuary towards Salcombe. Friendly and helpful staff
September 2023
Enjoyed a cuppa and cake here. Outside seating. Dog friendly. Lovely beaches nearby.
July 2023
Great service and coffee.
June 2023
Lovely lunch on a beautiful sunny Sunday lunch in mid September! A welcome drink and food after a dog swim at the beach opposite. Food was lovely, yes a little expensive, however you do pay for the location, which is worth every penny!
September 2022
Excellent service and lovely food. A lifesaver considering there are few options to eat in East Portlemouth.
July 2022
Friendly cup of tea after a walk back from the beach.
June 2022
Yummy Felafel wraps with a great view of the 'goings on' on the water below. It can get busy but we sat and ate outside so it suited me well in these weird times! Not cheap but very nice for a snack.
May 2022
Great little cafe but really expensive!
April 2022
Closed by 10th September!
September 2021
Usually love it here, this year they had closed for the season Sun 5th September!!
September 2021
Very convenient. It would be even better if they could sell a few newspapers so as to avoid making a trip to the other side.
September 2019
lovely icecreams & friendly staff, only downside was that they closed early if it was not busy
July 2018
nice paninis
December 2016
Bearland Bikes
(3 miles)
(1)
Bought about by the owner’s passion for exploring the local area on two wheels and concern for the environment, Bearland Bikes rents out top of the range e-bikes to enjoy during your holiday. Leave your car at your holiday cottage and get out and enjoy the beautiful wildlife and scenery of the South Hams along with the peace and tranquility of cycling. The team at Bearland Bikes have years of experience and can advise on routes for all abilities with further information on their website.
Click here for further information
Excellent customer service. Really helpful advice as we had never used e-bikes before. Great ideas for routes. We will definitely use them again.
June 2023
Start Point Lighthouse
(3 miles)
(10)
My dacshund and I walked along the coastal path . Although Start Point was not open at the time, we were not disappointed, the coastal walk was lovely, as we got nearer to the lighthouse, we stood and watched in amazement at the tuna fish jumping high out of the water. It was spectacular to watch . I would thoroughly recommend.
December 2023
Excellent views, we went when it was closed unfortunately but a great walk for the dogs. You have to pay to park but I think it was only £4
June 2023
Sadly lighthouse was closed due to COVID, however it was still worth a visit for the views and the walk along the headlands. It was awesome, saw lots of seals playing around the rocks. Wear good footwear as a little uneven in places, lots places to sit and enjoy the view. Binoculars are a must. I loved it and I’m not a strong Walker
May 2021
If you can visit on a day when you can take a tour it's well worth it. The staff are knowledgable and make the tour really interesting for children and adults alike. It's a narrow & steep climb in places.
April 2021
Great walk along the coast path from Beesands - fantastic views
October 2020
The msot beatiful stratch of coastline I have walked along for a while. We did a circular walk which included Hallsands, and the lighthouse, and would throughly recommend visiting the lighthouse, if just for the views. Be aware thought, that there are limioted ameneities - only a portacabin loo in the carpark
September 2019
Stunning views from here. Great walk along from the car park, very accessible for all levels of fitness. Visitor centre was closed when we arrived for refurbishment at the end of the season but still worth the walk.
October 2018
Had a really interesting tour at the end of September, which was the highlight of our holiday. Out guide, Mary, was very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend this. Fantastic location and views and very interesting history. Thanks Mary.
October 2017
We really enjoyed our visit. My husband and son had a tour (£5 per adult and under 5's free) and thought it was brilliant. Children under 1.1m's tall can not go on the tour so my younger son and I enjoyed the coastal views which were fantastic.
June 2017
Fantastic walk with wonderful views, you'll find the best beach in the South Hams hear, bit of a walk but it is glorious.
December 2016
Hassle Free Hiking
(3 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
Click here for further details
Great for walking and the views are fantastic.
July 2023
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
(3 miles)
Salcombe is known for its unique sailing opportunities thanks to the spectacular coastline. A favourite destination amongst some of the best in the sailing community, getting out on the water is very much part of the South Devon holiday experience, and at Salcombe Dinghy Sailing, owners Zoe and Ross are a highly skilled, warm and friendly duo who make you feel safe, happy, confident and well prepared on the water whether you’re having lessons, hiring a boat, are a beginner or a practiced sailor looking to sharpen your skills. You can opt for taster sessions, bespoke private tuition, or RYA teaching courses with up to four students per instructor. Just make sure you bring warm, waterproof clothing with you – it can get nippy our there!
Salcombe Launch Co.
(3 miles)
(1)
Learn about the history and secrets of the Salcombe estuary, discover it's diverse wildlife and take in it's unquestionable beauty on a cruise with local boatman Billy 'Scratch' Hitchen. There's not much Scratch doesn't know about Salcombe and a trip with him in his classic Salcome launch 'Netbrook' will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Up to 6 people, dogs welcome. Classic launches and Salcombe Yawls also available for bare boat hire.
Cruise - call Scratch on 07966 840436 for further information.
Hire - call Matt on 07855 861383 for further information
We hired a launch for the day and the booking, service and boat were all first class
September 2023
Lannacombe Beach
(2 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
Gara Rock Beach
(2 miles)
(12)
A bit tricky getting down to the beach but worth it.
September 2023
Super dog friendly beach and the children had a lovely time too, it was pretty busy but it was a bank holiday!
June 2022
VERY PEACEFULL AND NO CROWDS
September 2021
Superb location, excellent service. We were unable to book beforehand but were fortunate to be able to secure a table.
September 2021
Beautiful sandy and pebbly cove... we spent 2 gorgeous days there with our dog! Be prepared for steep climb back to Gara Rock restaurant but worth it!
July 2021
After driving an hour through Devon drizzle we were not impressed to be turned away because we weren't guests. "or you can sit outside and have coffee from the Garavan". Lesson learned: Don't go unless you're booked.
October 2020
We had a beautiful meal with stunning views at Gara Rock. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was divine. We also had spa treatments for the group, who left feeling relaxed and radiant.
September 2020
Lovely secluded beach, dog friendly and easy to get to.
July 2020
Go there for the coastal walk. Fantastic. Stop at the hotel for a coffee, the views are stunning
September 2019
A lovely beach (although quite "weedy"), almost deserted the morning we were there, and well worth the tricky path down and the steep climb back
August 2019
My favourite beach in the country, nothing run of the mill here, lovely views
July 2019
Lovely beach. We arrived early after a steep walk down the cliff path. Had the beach initially to ourselves! Starts to get busier as the day goes on.
July 2018
Mill Bay
(3 miles)
(29)
Lovely little beach with with views across the bay to Salcombe
October 2023
Stunning! Great car park, perfect for dogs, at low tide you can walk along the beach to east portlemouth and Venus cafe.
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach, clean beach & sea
July 2023
Lovely place to spend some time.
July 2023
Lovely clean beach with great views
May 2023
Lovely clean beach, easily accessible from our holiday cottage.
July 2022
Bit of a walk but well worth it - spacious beach, fabulous views and shallow waters.
June 2022
Brilliant beach 3 miles from the cottage
June 2022
Gorgeous little Bay close to where we were staying our dog. Loved fetching his ball in and out the water. Very pretty spot.
April 2022
Lovely beach and you can walk to Gara rock from here and along beach to the ferry crossing to salcombe
March 2022
Great beach. Bumpy access road as sand has blown across it. Slightly marred by 1-2 selfish dog owners who have left their calling cards
November 2021
We were lucky enough to spend 3 days on this beautiful beach. Fabulous place ??
September 2021
Fantastic beach one of the best in the area. Have to get to car park (National Trust) very early if you don't want to carry all your stuff to the beach.
September 2021
We attempted to drive to Mill Bay car park- not a good idea in August! No parking spaces, no turning points. We tried another day, parking at Gara Rock and asking down the bridle path. We have a disabled granddaughter, the walk down was manageable but the return walk was much more difficult. Beautiful beach and worth the walk.
September 2021
Lovely, clean, sandy beach in wonderful location with beautiful views and easy access from Salcombe via the East Portlemouth ferry.
August 2021
Lovely beach, clear water
July 2021
Lovely beach for children to play on.
June 2021
Favourite beach going back to my childhood. The road to it was closed due to a land slip in January. Talked to the workmen who said it was due to reopen November 2020.
October 2020
Lovely beach but this year overrun with people arriving by motor boat- so it felt a little worrying for kids to swim out among them,(and frankly it spoilt the view) and engine noise/fumes at the end of the day as everyone left!
September 2020
Wonderful
September 2019
I endorse all of the other favourable comments and emphasise the urgent need to make the lavatories hygienic. In fact all of the public conveniences are anything but convenient.
September 2019
Lovely beach, handy to have little food caravan selling crepes, drinks and ice cream, good quality too. The toilets were disgusting though and should have been cleaned more regularly, also waste bins overflowing.
August 2019
Great place for a day on the beach. Safe and dog friendly
August 2019
Lovely large sandy beach, perfect for young children who want to play in the strem and build dams, or play in the sea without large waves!
July 2019
Great beach
October 2018
A fabulous beach. Especially great fun at low tide for a water loving Labrador. We enjoyed our visits here. We also loved the passenger ferry from here to Salcombe. Beautiful beach.
October 2018
Beautiful beach lovely and clean. Small car park free to N.T. members. Highly recommended. Drawback no immediate café available. Venus café nearest but a trek if not mobile.
September 2018
Lovely beach well worth a visit. Dog friendly as well. Well worth the £7-50 national trust car parking fee.
July 2018
amazing beach, dog friendly, only downside is the toilets near the National Trust hut are very poor
July 2018
North Hallsands
(3 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
Sunny Cove
(4 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
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