Key Features
- Property code: YEOMA
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Formerly a granary, Yeoman’s Cottage, attached on one side of a lovely thatched Devon longhouse, is situated at the end of a no-through road at the head of a 12 acre beautiful, hidden valley edged with trees and where a former cider orchard with ornamental trees slopes down to two ponds naturally fed by local springs. The area is a natural habitat for ducks, moorhens, herons and a Preservation Area for the Cirl Bunting. In the distance the heights of Salcombe can be seen, but all that can be heard is the sound of birdsong, a magical and very peaceful spot. The cottage has been well restored, is centrally heated, comfortably furnished with lovely views from the main rooms and is a true hideaway in this secluded hollow, ideal for a small family or couples who want to get away from it all. The sea at North Sands and South Sands is only a mile by footpath and Salcombe a mile further. Walking is spectacular whatever the season, over cliffs, headlands and woodland owned by the National Trust. A welcoming bottle of wine is provided on arrival.
Please note: This property is for a maximum of 3 people (including infants).
Key Features
- Property code: YEOMA
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Formerly a granary, Yeoman’s Cottage, attached on one side of a lovely thatched Devon longhouse, is situated at the end of a no-through road at the head of a 12 acre beautiful, hidden valley edged with trees and where a former cider orchard with ornamental trees slopes down to two ponds naturally fed by local springs. The area is a natural habitat for ducks, moorhens, herons and a Preservation Area for the Cirl Bunting. In the distance the heights of Salcombe can be seen, but all that can be heard is the sound of birdsong, a magical and very peaceful spot. The cottage has been well restored, is centrally heated, comfortably furnished with lovely views from the main rooms and is a true hideaway in this secluded hollow, ideal for a small family or couples who want to get away from it all. The sea at North Sands and South Sands is only a mile by footpath and Salcombe a mile further. Walking is spectacular whatever the season, over cliffs, headlands and woodland owned by the National Trust. A welcoming bottle of wine is provided on arrival.
Please note: This property is for a maximum of 3 people (including infants).
Ground floor:
Large hallway/boot room with doors to both the main house and the cottage and washing machine and freezer.
Front door into charming living room divided into two separate areas.
The sitting area is most comfortably furnished with two sofas, Freeview digital TV with DVD, CD Hi-Fi, large fireplace with log burner and a window seat with lovely valley views.
The kitchen area is well fitted and equipped with electric ceramic hob, built-under oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with ice box and dining table to seat 4.
First floor:
Open plan bedroom with wardrobe and fine kingsize 5ft bedstead. French windows open to a small balcony from which to enjoy the views. En-suite bathroom with bath, electric Mira shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Adjoining bedroom with single 3ft bed, chest of drawers and window to the rear.
The property is approached up a long private drive. To the front of the cottage is an extensive sun patio with a table, chairs and barbecue. There are 12 acres of meadow with sea views in parts, which guests are welcome to use.
The beautiful waterside town of Salcombe, with its outlook across the stunning harbour to golden beaches and the sparkling sea beyond, is one of South Devon's most desirable holiday cottage destinations. A mecca for sailors and water sports enthusiast, and a playground for the rich and famous, Salcombe is the UK's answer to Saint-Tropez.
In the summer months, traditional sailing boats race past the Princess Yachts moored in the harbour, while sports cars cruise through Fore Street, past buzzing designer clothes stores and local boutiques. The shops and restaurants located by the waterfront exude the perfect nautical vibe, complementing the boatbuilding heritage that has long served the local townsfolk lucky enough to live in this scenic, naturally sheltered harbour.
Strolling down Fore Street you will find a tempting selection of cafes, delis, restaurants, and pubs to frequent, whilst children (and adults!) will insist on a trip to the old fashioned sweet shop, Cranch's, or treat them to delicious local ice cream at the Salcombe Dairy. The recently refurbished, family and dog-friendly pub, The Victoria Inn, serves excellent food and also operates a 'man crèche' that may be useful for more relaxed shopping trips!
A little ferry makes the short trip back and forth to the golden sands of East Portlemouth and the dog-friendly beaches at Mill Bay and Sunny Cove, whilst the energetic can pick up the South West Coast Path from here to enjoy unrivalled scenery from the rugged clifftop trail. The beach at North Sands is an easy stroll from town, where you'll find The Winking Prawn, a child-friendly institution amongst locals and holiday makers alike, where diners can enjoy delicious food and drink for breakfast, lunch or dinner... or all three if you fancy a full day on the beach.
The exquisite Overbeck's National Trust, just a little further along the coast at South Sands, is well worth a visit for the spectacular views and world famous gardens, capable of growing a broad range of rare and exotic plants not commonly found on these shores thanks to the site's unique location, perched high on the coastline and open to the Gulf Stream.
Outside of the peak season, visitors can expect to find a much quieter town more akin to a sleepy West Country village. However, the shops and restaurants generally stay open throughout the year, and the natural beauty of the area is so abundant that Salcombe remains a fantastic holiday destination all year round.
A holiday cottage in Salcombe has all the ingredients for a relaxing seaside holiday in a simply stunning area of outstanding natural beauty.
For several cars in front of owners’ garages alongside the cottage.
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), central heating and electricity.
- Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception variable. Emergency calls can either be made at neighbouring property, via mobile signal picked up a few steps from the cottage door or via Wi-Fi calling. Wi-Fi (Superfast broadband).
- Pets: Sorry, no dogs allowed.
- Local Facilities: Beaches at North and South Sands approximately 1 mile by footpaths. Salcombe town centre approximately 2 miles. Pubs, restaurant and shop in Malborough three quarters of a mile. Kingsbridge 4 miles.
The Old Inn - Malborough
(Less than a mile)
(20)
A welcoming pub with cosy wood burner and plenty of atmosphere. Enjoy a pint of Jail Ale or Doombar in the bar with the locals or some quality pub food in the dining area.
The Old Inn Higher Town, Malborough TQ7 3RL (T: 01548 561320)
Lovely pub offering delicious food and great atmosphere which adds to the charm of Malborough.
June 2023
Great food, reasonably priced and good service. I definitely recommend their Fish and Chips - the batter is simply divine!
August 2022
There are plenty of overpriced places to eat around here which under deliver on quality but happily this isn’t one of them! Great food and friendly staff. Well worth a trip
July 2022
we visited this public house a few times whilst on holiday twice for just drinks and once for drinks and a meal and were warmly welcomed each time reasonably priced
October 2021
Not much to look at but the food was Fantastic! Fully booked every night. Lovely staff.
October 2021
Lovely food. Great service. Booking essential as it is very popular.
September 2021
Good Local pub, food was nice, and locals are friendly!
September 2021
Really convenient as so close to the cottage. Lovely pub with excellent food. We went a couple of times.
July 2021
We visited this place three times whilst on holiday for evening meals. We were warmly welcomed, the food was excellent and the service was very good.
July 2021
Very disappointed not to receive the 50% Eat Out To Help Out discount that had been advertised. Felt it was deliberately misleading. Waiting staff very nice but food mediocre. Shame there is no competition in the village.
September 2020
Great local pub,friendly atmosphere,amazing home cooked food ????!!
October 2019
We returned to this pub after a few years after turning up there one autumn lunchtime and being fed the best beefburger we had ever eaten by the almost new owner. The lady, who still owns it is passionate about lovely local food, and she served us up with the same lovely lunch. It is a VERY dog friendly place to eat (and, I believe stay) and a very welcoming place in the middle of a very pleasant little village, just a short drive from Hope Cove.
October 2019
We were staying in Malborough and had dinner here a couple of nights before we went home. Lovely food, charming premises and friendly staff. Very dog-friendly. Highly recommended.
May 2019
Excellent dog friendly pub. Landlord and landlady and locals very friendly and welcoming. We ate there several times as best food and reasonably priced within in the area. Even if we didn't stay in Marlborough would definitely go to visit for the food.
May 2019
Great pub, warm welcome and good food
September 2018
Food was excellent and staff worked really hard to provide good service despite being under pressure at busy times.
August 2018
excellent food ,very friendly staff. proper pub
June 2018
Very friendly pub & excellent food.
March 2018
Eaten supper here twice in January / February 2018 - local Dexter steak and chips both times as it was so good & the wine was excellent too. Great atmosphere with the cosy open fire, welcoming staff and comfortable decor / furnishings. Great to see the old place back on form at last.
February 2018
Had a lovely lunch here. We had sandwiches, chips and also the homemade lasagne. Very dog friendly and the staff were an absolute delight, so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again
October 2017
The Winking Prawn
(Less than a mile)
(42)
A quirky beach- shack style café with plenty of inside and outside seating, and a menu brimming with quality local seafood and other tempting options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as popular daily barbeques in high season. Ice creams, coffees, wines, beers and snacks available throughout the day.
The Winking Prawn North Sands, Salcombe TQ8 8LD (T: 01548 842326)
Very enjoyable lunch, food delicious and service was great.
September 2023
Loved this! Sat outside, 7 of us including a baby for whom they provided a highchair. Between us we ordered popcorn shrimps, crab baguettes, crab and prawn salad, scallop salad, winking prawn fries and it was all delicious. Slight annoyance was ordering via an app which took ages and my daughter had to go in and ask to change something and it wasn’t possible. Didn’t spoil our enjoyment though.
July 2023
We love the winking prawn! Cool atmosphere, amazing food can’t beat the seafood platter!
July 2023
Worth a visit, but they should drop the app and go back to a personal service.
July 2023
A great place to eat at any time of the day .Families very welcome a great menu and so handy to pop across to the beach . Staff very helpful and friendly.
July 2023
Love the Winking Prawn. We visited May 2023, shared the fruit de mer, the moment we saw it was a wow moment, looked incredible and tasted great.
May 2023
Love this beach bar never disappointed great food
May 2023
Before making the amazing walk from North Sands to Salcome which is not to be missed, have a bite to eat at The Winking Prawn. Nice staff and food good.
April 2023
Had an excellent meal served by pleasant staff with the added attraction of North Sands
March 2023
Always enjoy the food at the Winking Prawn, we love the location and the fact their dog friendly is a real bonus.
October 2022
Excellent cafe with varied menu and delicious food, all served by helpful and friendly staff
July 2022
Went here several years ago and was a great experience so we decided to call in again on this holiday. They urge you to use an app on your phone to place your order. Its a TAKEAWAY APP ???? REAlly!!!! I'm tech savvy but what a pain it was, then asked for loads of details and I couldn't use Apple pay. Gave up and asked for someone to take our order. £31 for two sandwiches and two coffees. Definitely not value for money. I picked the stake sandwich. Two slices of bread, a bit of chewy steak and several pieces of lettuce. The blue cheese sauce was nice but hey cant go wrong with that. Wouldn't waste your money. Just overpriced for what you get
July 2022
Really lovely during the day. Friendly, good food although a bit expensive. Very disappointed that only bbq in the evening. We would normally eat here a few evenings. There’s no where else in easy walking distance of north sands. Also it was closed by 8 in the evening. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or coffee.
July 2022
Great fun to sit and relax by the sea, people watch and eat fantastic prawns & seafood. Ordering app a bit problematic as some of us didn't have a signal and therefore couldn't connect with bank to pay.
June 2022
Had lunch here twice and it was great - food lovely, nice atmosphere, helpful staff but awful ordering system didn’t help having a poor phone signal!!!!
May 2022
Beautiful location but quite pricy and make sure they have your order correct we ordered a glass of Chilean Sauvignon but received New Zealand which we didn’t realise until bill arrived and cost considerably more. Service was very friendly though so didn’t complain
May 2022
Fantastic lunch at the Winking Prawn. We ate there a few times whilst at the beach. Great coffee too and efficient service
May 2022
Great location but service quite slow. They are so busy you don't get the impression they're that bothered with you!
May 2022
Great little find - lovely food, best hot chocolate and lovely service
April 2022
Fab! Delicious food, lovely surroundings, pleasant staff and cakes to die for!
April 2022
stopped here for coffee and must admit this is a nice money making restauarant
October 2021
Used to visit here often but closed this time ( early October ) even though there were plenty of visitors about.
October 2021
Great location and good food
September 2021
We had lunch twice here during our 7 day holiday in salcombe. We couldn’t fault it, staff very friendly and food was good. Also I liked how they always thoroughly cleaned down the tables after people left.
September 2021
Nice place, expensive but plenty of room and staff. Staff expected everyone to order via the app - most annoying.
August 2021
We couldn’t book only queue for a table. Using their booking app to order is cumbersome but help is at hand if needed. However they have put a system in place that seems to work and we didn’t have to queue for long the 3 times we ate there. The food is limited to barbecued food and presentation to match. Despite this the food was very good and so was the service. We were lucky enough to have a week of good weather and with plenty of tables outside the system worked but I can see this being a problem in cold and wet days because there are limited tables inside.
June 2021
Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money. Very Covid safe. Dog friendly
May 2021
Wow, what a place! Everywhere around Salcombe is excellent but if you visit just 1 place, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make it this place! Wonderful food, first class service, quirky decor, great atmosphere and a location to die for - right on North Sands Beach
November 2020
Always a must. Good quality beach cafe.
November 2020
Great place to eat, walking distance (very steep uphill on way home - fortify yourself). Good seafood but not cheap. Lovely to sit outside - not sure how good if the weather not good!
September 2020
Biggest, best value for money crab sandwich around! Great for a sandwich lunch or a treat scallop salad. Super family friendly.
February 2020
OK but overpriced.
October 2019
Lovely location , excellent food choice . Unfortunately the staff let the winking prawn down . Atmosphere behind the serving counter and some members of staff abrupt . Waitress/ waiters could do with being a little happier in their role . We did think maybe a bad day but we visited again and experienced the same situation . Such a shame as when we came 10 years ago and 17 years ago wonderful experience all round .
September 2019
Excellent - we had two lunches and one evening meal here. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2019
Always a must when visiting Salcombe. Wonderful seafood restaurant almost on the beach. Don’t miss it!
June 2018
We visited the Winking Prawn for breakfast on the last day of our holiday, after hearing from numerous friends that we mustn't leave Salcombe without having sampled their legendary breakfast! We were not disappointed. It's perfect for families, as rather than having to choose from a menu and then ask for substitutions for things you don't like, you just choose how you like your eggs, and then help yourself to as much as you want of bacon, sausages, beans, toast, fried potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and black pudding. It's all great quality and regularly topped up, so we left happy and set up for the day ahead! The service is helpful and friendly and the beachside location is gorgeous, I would love to go back for lunch and dinner next time we're in South Devon. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Great place. Very dog friendly. Good food.
September 2017
Great food. Excellent location. Tiny car park, though, and a bit on the prices side!
August 2017
Great place to look at but it is overpriced. You can't see the sea from there due to the sea wall but it is there so handy if you've been on the beach.
July 2017
We ate here 3 times in all and were made really welcome. A great place if you have dogs who can have a swim on North Sands Beach right opposite! Very fresh and tasty sea-food and one night we enjoyed the BBQ which was great value for money, all swilled down with a bottle or three of their lovely house rose wine. A place to sit and watch the world go by, and great for an evening/afternoon out with friends and/or dogs.
June 2017
Grossly overpriced.
June 2017
Can't believe that this is the first review of this ever popular food outlet. Perfect location on the beach at north sands, plenty to entertain the kids and food is good, decent grub. A must visit if you're in the area.
May 2017
Crabby Cuisine
(2 miles)
(1)
Delicious Salcombe crab delivered to your door with a choice of dips to choose from. No trip to Salcombe is complete without sampling it's famous local crab and Crabby Cuisine takes out all the hassle by delivering it fresh,dressed and delicious to your holiday property. The perfect supper after a day lazing on the beach.
Click here for further details or call Lizzie on 07538 288248
Great food and friendly staff! I would definitely recommend!
October 2023
Beachside Restaurant
(2 miles)
(7)
Enjoy the sea views from this bright and airy restaurant within the South Sands Hotel. Seafood is the speciality here, with the dishes created to suit the seasons as well as the day’s catch. A fine selection of high quality spirits, cocktails and wines are also available.
Beachside Restaurant South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe TQ8 8LL (T: 01548 845900)
First class. Comfortable bar with an excellent and good service.
April 2024
Lovely airy restaurant with sublime views out to sea, great food and friendly, unpretentious service. We had local mussels and a delicious Provence rose in the warm sunshine - what could be better!
January 2023
We enjoyed a really delicious lunch at the South Sands’ hotel Beachside restaurant. Our table overlooked the beach with beautiful views across the estuary. We had a selection of starters and mains, all choosing fish or seafood. Particularly recommend the mackerel pate, crab linguini and fish of the day – seabass. Service was great; friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, recommending a great wine from the wine list and a mocktail for our designate driver.
January 2023
We had three visits to the South Sands and each time were very pleased with the service, atmosphere and standard. The food is exceptional, fairly expensive but well priced because it is delicious and the staff are so friendly and attentive yet professional. The head waiter remembered us from the previous night and gave us the same table even though we booked over the telephone - he must have remembered our name! Will most definitely dine there again and maybe even stay - the accommodation looked good too.
August 2019
Excellent seafood! Very accommodating staff. The location overlooking the beach is great - ask for a table in the window. Quite pricey but worth it for a treat.
August 2019
Friendly, comfortable and great service every time i ve been (about 8 times)
November 2018
Only went here for drinks but it was a beautiful hotel.we sat outside overlooking the beach ,what a spot! Staff were very friendly and efficient.
June 2017
Salcombe Distilling Co. Distillery & Bar
(2 miles)
(11)
Enjoy stunning views of the Salcombe estuary whilst sipping signature cocktails at one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. The perfect place to visit and learn all about the art of distillation and what goes into creating their award-winning spirits.
Salcombe Distilling The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Wonderful place,scrumptious Gin
July 2023
Lovely place for a pre dinner drink and dog friendly
April 2023
Love the gin bar here! They're dog friendly as well which is great.
October 2022
A great (expensive!) treat to sip gorgeous cocktails on a rainy afternoon.
June 2022
Definitely worth a visit! Great place for an early evening gin cocktail and children were welcome.
August 2020
What a place to relax! Great efforts with numbers of people in the bar, hand sanitizer, one way systems etc, kid friendly too. Very friendly staff too and drinks just lovely! Also spent a small fortune in their shop, couldn't resist! Would recommend.
July 2020
Perfect spot for a cocktail.
September 2019
Pet friendly and laid back - visit recommended
September 2019
Gin school was a real treat. Definitely worth doing if you are a gin fan.
August 2019
A bit pricey, but well worth a visit for one of their great cocktails!
May 2019
Would tecommend the gin school. Geat location and helpful staff. G & Ts great too.
September 2018
Sea n Shore
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(2 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in? We can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
North Sands Watersports
(2 miles)
(2)
Whether you want to rent from their base in Salcombe or buy a paddle board or inflatable kayak to use on your holiday, North Sands Watersports offer high quality equipment and excellent customer service to enable you to safely enjoy time on the water.
Click here for further details
Easy walk from the property with seats right next to the beach so no sandy feet if you don't want them. Good toilets and the cafe is very well stocked with nice staff.
July 2022
Really good equipment and helpful staff
July 2021
Salcombe Sea Kayak
(2 miles)
(4)
Based at sunny South Sands in Salcombe, Salcombe Sea Kayak is the adventure paddle company linked to Bo’s Beach Café, so you know that in addition to an unforgettable seaside experience you can get a good cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards to warm up. Offering kayak tours, white water sea adventure tours, full day tours and all the equipment to go with it, the experienced team will guide you along the South Hams coastline that boasts 68 beaches including secluded bays, isolated coves and caves and gullies to explore. Bring your sense of adventure and you’re ready to go.
Click here for further details
We had an absolute blast on the kayaks - great fun!
July 2023
Fabulous way to explore the coastline, and the team are extremely happy and helpful!
July 2022
We had a great morning kayaking. Highly recommend a trip out with Ben and his team.
May 2019
Very friendly staff with excellent knowledge and very safety conscious. Wet suits available if required at no extra charge. Staff happy to offer a quick tutorial if needed and suggestions of where to paddle.
July 2017
Salcombe Bike Hire
(2 miles)
A small and friendly bike hire company in Salcombe offering high-quality bikes and plenty of advice on routes and places to visit. Guided tours also available.
Click here for more information
North Sands, Salcombe
(Less than a mile)
(17)
The first beach as you walk along the Cliff Road out of Salcombe, North Sands sits in a valley and is a sandy horseshoe shaped beach that’s expansive at low tide. Thanks to its shape and location, it’s extremely popular in the summer because there’s plenty of space to set up camp for the day with buckets, spades and fishing nets in tow for avid marine biologists and sand castle connoisseurs. The beach has a fresh water stream running through it from the top of the valley, which, aside from providing hours of entertainment for accompanying dogs and a marvellous place to wash the sand off your feet, also means that the beach is largely wet sand, so don’t forget to take something to sit on if you’re heading there for the day. Popular with swimmers, despite the chilly water, North Sands provides a wonderful view out of the mouth of the Salcombe estuary and into the deep blue yonder so, for keen photographers, it’s ideal. If the weather is right then it’s a favourite amongst body boarders or even surfers on choppier days, and it’s a great place to take the paddle boards and kayaks if you happen to have them. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, unlike many of the beaches in the area, there are toilets over the road and there’s a car park with charges from £1 throughout the year. The cherry on top of this beautiful location is The Winking Prawn café and restaurant that’s right next to the beach. Open all year round they serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to coffee, tea and cake, and in the summer they provide a barbecue in the garden overlooking the sea. It is popular though so leave a little time to queue for that Salcombe Dairy honeycomb ice cream in the height of summer!
A wonderful sheltered bay, the sea is so clean and lovely to swim in. Disabled access and dog friendly with the lovely cafe close by.
October 2023
Very nice beach. Very clean.
July 2023
Swim here daily when in Salcombe.
June 2023
A great dog friendly beach. Check the tide times, go at low tide, makes a fabulous beach to look for shells, relax in the sun, and walk in the stuff with your dog.
May 2023
Excellent beach for dogs
May 2023
Nice beach it's great dog friendly beach
May 2023
What a beautiful place to walk to along Coast Road from Salcombe town. The view through the trees to the amazing colour of the water is breathtaking and North Sands is spectacular. We could have sat just people watching all day. The winking prawn is a lovely place for a drink or bite to eat.
July 2022
Lovely beach which is a quick walk down from the property, food and toilets but neither used.
July 2022
Brilliant beach for all the family within walking distance of cottage. Car park and toilets nearby.
May 2022
Fantastic clean beach. Dog friendly
September 2021
Excellent clean and safe dog friendly beach. Very friendly and helpful locals.
May 2021
Lovely clean family friendly beach
July 2020
Lovely beach , easily accessible , particularly with elderly members in the party .
September 2019
North Sands is a wonderful beach great for families, the winking prawn restaurant is great for anything from snacks to a full meal stunning views out to sea
October 2018
Very nice beach for dog lovers and good café.
July 2018
Gorgeous, just stunning! Brilliant beach, fabulous cafe (Winking Prawn) and good priced car park! Love, love, love it!!
August 2017
Superb safe and stunningly picturesque
June 2017
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
Sunny Cove
(2 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
Soar Mill Cove
(2 miles)
(14)
Nestled between the cliffs in the undulating Devon landscape, Soar Mill Cove is something of a hidden gem, only really accessible on foot. The easiest way reach it by walking down from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel, where there is a car park, or if you’re making a day of your jaunt, why not stroll along the South West Coast Path from Bolberry or even from Salcombe? The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has seen a fair amount of weathering in storms in recent years, which has merely added to its character and charm. There are no facilities in the immediate vicinity unless you wander up to the hotel. Dogs are welcome throughout the year at Soar Mill Cove, and it’s definitely worth the effort to visit!
Lovely walk from Salcombe, peaceful in october
October 2023
Booked a meal here for my sisters birthday on July 4th. Welcome to restaurant was poor and service could have been better a little too hap hazard for a four star hotel. Food quality was not great. The crab starters were not chilled they were Arctic cold as were the plates this reduced the taste and flavour. They may have been frozen! I was pleased when the hotel rang to say they had sourced Lobster which shouldn't have been an issue as the local shops were full of them. Due to the cost we thought we would share one between the two us when it was served it was luke warm and again was tasteless was it fresh or frozen?? My husband had a well down done steak which was pretty poor with a very watery peppercorn sauce. Really! Perhaps the four star chef was on a night off? No mention of my sisters birthday despite reception making a note by the booking. £195 for the 3 of us and so not worth it. The Millbrook Inn, South Pool, Gara Rock, Salcombe, The Cricketers at Beesands all offer superior dining.
July 2023
Fabulous walk down across the fields. To a secluded sandy beach .
July 2023
Beautiful beach only accessible by foot which means it’s also really peaceful with a gorgeous setting
May 2022
I love Soar Mill Cove. We used to go as a young family and stay in a house/cottage called Hamstone which I think isn't there any more. I had a lovely afternoon savoury tea at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. I had booked lunch there in advance and called to say I wouldn't make it from my hike in time and could I possibly have an afternoon tea instead. This was no problem for them and I was even a bit late. They were super friendly and accommodating and their cheese scones and coffee fabulous. Would love to stay there!
September 2021
Beautiful Sandy cove with a fantastic walk from the car park which is more challenging on the way back !
September 2021
Lovely welcome at the hotel. Great cream tea- enormous and lovely friendly staff.
August 2021
Stunning cove the sea is so clear and really peaceful. Not over crowded. Take a drink stop at the soar mill cove Hotel.
June 2021
A great walk to the cove
May 2021
We visited on a windy day so was very quiet, food was lovely but had no atmosphere in the Cafe could do with some music
October 2019
We have visited Soar Cove many times and we love the tranquility. We go out of school holidays and often have the cove all to ourselves amazing .
April 2019
Recent storms have left piles of seaweed and rocks across the beach. The rocks made it impossible to swim and board in with my family.
August 2018
This has been a hidden gem for many years with our children enjoying wonderful swimming and body boarding. I cant explain how disappointed I was to arrive in August 18 to find piles of seaweed but more importantly the damage caused by this years storms. There are rocks all over the beach where you would normally surf or swim. This has ruined a wonderful beach for the time being and will not be returning anytime soon.
August 2018
Lovely secluded cove.
September 2017
Mill Bay
(2 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
March 2024
We had a lovely week at Yeomans cottage and will definitely return.
January 2024
A lovely cottage in a perfect position. Can't fault it.
November 2023
It was a wonderful stay - beautiful, well equipped cottage in gorgeous surroundings. They had thought of everything. It was amazing, and we will be back .
September 2023
Yes we did enjoy our stay thank you
August 2023
Idyllic location. Walks from the front door. The property itself was even better than the photos made us believe, which is rare indeed! Couldn't fault a thing.
July 2023
The cottage is in the most fabulous location. If you like walking along footpaths, you don’t need to use the car at all. Very comfortable cottage.
July 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much.
May 2022
Really friendly hosts who were very helpful
May 2022
Everything was wonderful
December 2021
Owner was very helpful and friendly and we valued the call from him before our arrival to provide directions/information. Just a small point - it would have been good to have a few more dishwasher tablets available. When you are catering for yourself, 3 was only just enough for a week's stay.
November 2021
Lovely, clean and cosy cottage in a quiet, peaceful location. Would definitely return.
October 2021
We really enjoyed our stay, good communication from owner, lovely cottage & great location
October 2020
Really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Very well equipped and information/instructions all clear. The only comment we have is that the oven would have benefited from a clean. We are only mentioning this in case you think we left it a bit greasy etc! Everything else was spotless.
July 2020
We loved our stay at Yeomans Cottage, fantastic location, had everything we needed, comfortable, owners very friendly. And great weather really helped! Would not hesitate to recommend.
February 2020
Very much, it's been our 4/5th stay at Yeoman's. Lovely and peaceful yet easy to get too the many places we love in that area. Lovely having a complimentary bottle of wine!!
November 2019
Really lovely stay, beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings with brilliant walks. Would definitely love to come back but we are getting a puppy soon so will have to find somewhere dog friendly.
October 2019
We loved our stay at Malborough. Cottage was very cosy and warm.
April 2019
Walking instructions good.
February 2019
We had a lovely time. Such a beautiful spot and everything we needed in the cottage with home comforts. We hope to visit again.
February 2019
A true gem, an excellent hideaway to unwind!
January 2019
Wonderful, off the beaten track, all helped to make a wonderful relaxing break. Woul definately recommend this cottage.
October 2018
A wonderful place to stay would not hesitate to return when we next visit the South Hams. Peace & quiet, stunning view's & very cosy.
September 2018
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable. We appreciated the laundry /boot room entrance. Lovely view and plenty of places to visit. Footpath to Salcombe was convenient. Luckily we brought our e-bikes because it is very hilly but do-able.
August 2018
Great cottage in a quiet location but within easy access of Salcombe. We loved the views down the valley. The cottage was perfect for two and comfortably furnished. There are some great walks from the cottage although you definitely need a car to make the most of the area. We had excellent meals at the Crab Shed in Salcombe and at the Wild Artichokes pop up restaurant at East Portlemouth.
July 2018
Yes, it was in a lovely location.
July 2018
We enjoyed a lovey week at Yeoman's Cottage. The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed. We often have self-catering holidays and this is one of the best properties we have stayed in. The owners, who were on site while we were there, were very attentive and helpful.
May 2018
We had a really nice holiday and enjoyed staying in such a peaceful location.
September 2017
We enjoyed our stay, Yeoman's cottage is in a beautiful setting, peaceful. It needs some work as above, one irritation was the labelling of washing up liquid/ handsoap dispensers ! Brighter lighting found it difficult to read.
Many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. In response to the feedback the owner has confirmed that they will be adding additional lighting to the property.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2017
Wonderful cottage, really really enjoyed. So lovely and peaceful, just what we needed. Cannot fault yeomans Cottage - did not want the week to end.
May 2017
Fabulous property! View absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful n quiet. We found the walks a little too steep for us in our 60s but we used it as a base to travel round the area using the car n still had an Excellent holiday! It was recommended by a friend n we wd definitely recommend it to others. I also have back problems n the mattress was ideal n very comfortable! Thank you very much to all concerned for an excellent break.
May 2017
The information regarding local supermarkets was a bit negative and could do with updating. We were very pleased with the local Co-Op at the petrol station and with Morrisons a few miles away in Kinsgbride.
Sorry about that. We'll ask the owner to update the information. There's also a very good Tesco supermarket a little further on from Morrisons in Kingsbridge as well as a Tesco Superstore in Lee Mill Ivybridge about 30 minutes drive away. Glad to see though that you had an enjoyable holiday.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2015
probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in
June 2015
Yeomans cottage & it's location was superb we will certainly consider booking it again.
February 2015
Yeomans Cottage was a fantastic cottage in a brilliant location.
December 2014
A lovely cottage in a delightful position. Very clean and well equipped.
September 2014
The whole experience booking with Yeamans was seamless. It was a fantastic experience I can't wait to repeat. Having looked through the visitor book at Yeomans Cottage I can see why people keep returning.
August 2014
Yeoman's Cottage is a perfect spot for a relaxing break. The owners are incredibly helpful, the cottage is very well equipped and really comfortable. We visited with our 4 year old boy and the property was very family friendly. Just 5 mins drive from the lovely beaches at North and South Sands and 10 mins from Salcombe it is a great base to explore the surrounding area from. Would highly recommend Yeoman's Cottage.
July 2014
Yeomans Cottage was of a very high standard, as usual for Toad Hall Cottages.
February 2014
This is our fourth visit to this lovely cottage and we think the owners are to be highly commended on the high quality of amenities provided. Thank you for the wine and flowers which was very much appreciated.
February 2014
We have had a lovely week in your homely cottage. The location is beautiful and SO quiet. The whole area has spectacular scenery and numerous beautiful hidden coves. Cottage contains everything we could ask for. We will definitely come back again.
July 2013
Yeoman's Cottage is a wonderful property for a couple, and is in an absolutely beautiful setting.
March 2024
We had a lovely week at Yeomans cottage and will definitely return.
January 2024
A lovely cottage in a perfect position. Can't fault it.
November 2023
It was a wonderful stay - beautiful, well equipped cottage in gorgeous surroundings. They had thought of everything. It was amazing, and we will be back .
September 2023
Yes we did enjoy our stay thank you
August 2023
Idyllic location. Walks from the front door. The property itself was even better than the photos made us believe, which is rare indeed! Couldn't fault a thing.
July 2023
The cottage is in the most fabulous location. If you like walking along footpaths, you don’t need to use the car at all. Very comfortable cottage.
July 2022
We enjoyed our stay very much.
May 2022
Really friendly hosts who were very helpful
May 2022
Everything was wonderful
December 2021
Owner was very helpful and friendly and we valued the call from him before our arrival to provide directions/information. Just a small point - it would have been good to have a few more dishwasher tablets available. When you are catering for yourself, 3 was only just enough for a week's stay.
November 2021
Lovely, clean and cosy cottage in a quiet, peaceful location. Would definitely return.
October 2021
We really enjoyed our stay, good communication from owner, lovely cottage & great location
October 2020
Really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Very well equipped and information/instructions all clear. The only comment we have is that the oven would have benefited from a clean. We are only mentioning this in case you think we left it a bit greasy etc! Everything else was spotless.
July 2020
We loved our stay at Yeomans Cottage, fantastic location, had everything we needed, comfortable, owners very friendly. And great weather really helped! Would not hesitate to recommend.
February 2020
Very much, it's been our 4/5th stay at Yeoman's. Lovely and peaceful yet easy to get too the many places we love in that area. Lovely having a complimentary bottle of wine!!
November 2019
Really lovely stay, beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings with brilliant walks. Would definitely love to come back but we are getting a puppy soon so will have to find somewhere dog friendly.
October 2019
We loved our stay at Malborough. Cottage was very cosy and warm.
April 2019
Walking instructions good.
February 2019
We had a lovely time. Such a beautiful spot and everything we needed in the cottage with home comforts. We hope to visit again.
February 2019
A true gem, an excellent hideaway to unwind!
January 2019
Wonderful, off the beaten track, all helped to make a wonderful relaxing break. Woul definately recommend this cottage.
October 2018
A wonderful place to stay would not hesitate to return when we next visit the South Hams. Peace & quiet, stunning view's & very cosy.
September 2018
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable. We appreciated the laundry /boot room entrance. Lovely view and plenty of places to visit. Footpath to Salcombe was convenient. Luckily we brought our e-bikes because it is very hilly but do-able.
August 2018
Great cottage in a quiet location but within easy access of Salcombe. We loved the views down the valley. The cottage was perfect for two and comfortably furnished. There are some great walks from the cottage although you definitely need a car to make the most of the area. We had excellent meals at the Crab Shed in Salcombe and at the Wild Artichokes pop up restaurant at East Portlemouth.
July 2018
Yes, it was in a lovely location.
July 2018
We enjoyed a lovey week at Yeoman's Cottage. The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed. We often have self-catering holidays and this is one of the best properties we have stayed in. The owners, who were on site while we were there, were very attentive and helpful.
May 2018
We had a really nice holiday and enjoyed staying in such a peaceful location.
September 2017
We enjoyed our stay, Yeoman's cottage is in a beautiful setting, peaceful. It needs some work as above, one irritation was the labelling of washing up liquid/ handsoap dispensers ! Brighter lighting found it difficult to read.
Many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. In response to the feedback the owner has confirmed that they will be adding additional lighting to the property.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2017
Wonderful cottage, really really enjoyed. So lovely and peaceful, just what we needed. Cannot fault yeomans Cottage - did not want the week to end.
May 2017
Fabulous property! View absolutely gorgeous and so peaceful n quiet. We found the walks a little too steep for us in our 60s but we used it as a base to travel round the area using the car n still had an Excellent holiday! It was recommended by a friend n we wd definitely recommend it to others. I also have back problems n the mattress was ideal n very comfortable! Thank you very much to all concerned for an excellent break.
May 2017
The information regarding local supermarkets was a bit negative and could do with updating. We were very pleased with the local Co-Op at the petrol station and with Morrisons a few miles away in Kinsgbride.
Sorry about that. We'll ask the owner to update the information. There's also a very good Tesco supermarket a little further on from Morrisons in Kingsbridge as well as a Tesco Superstore in Lee Mill Ivybridge about 30 minutes drive away. Glad to see though that you had an enjoyable holiday.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2015
probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in
June 2015
Yeomans cottage & it's location was superb we will certainly consider booking it again.
February 2015
Yeomans Cottage was a fantastic cottage in a brilliant location.
December 2014
A lovely cottage in a delightful position. Very clean and well equipped.
September 2014
The whole experience booking with Yeamans was seamless. It was a fantastic experience I can't wait to repeat. Having looked through the visitor book at Yeomans Cottage I can see why people keep returning.
August 2014
Yeoman's Cottage is a perfect spot for a relaxing break. The owners are incredibly helpful, the cottage is very well equipped and really comfortable. We visited with our 4 year old boy and the property was very family friendly. Just 5 mins drive from the lovely beaches at North and South Sands and 10 mins from Salcombe it is a great base to explore the surrounding area from. Would highly recommend Yeoman's Cottage.
July 2014
Yeomans Cottage was of a very high standard, as usual for Toad Hall Cottages.
February 2014
This is our fourth visit to this lovely cottage and we think the owners are to be highly commended on the high quality of amenities provided. Thank you for the wine and flowers which was very much appreciated.
February 2014
We have had a lovely week in your homely cottage. The location is beautiful and SO quiet. The whole area has spectacular scenery and numerous beautiful hidden coves. Cottage contains everything we could ask for. We will definitely come back again.
July 2013
Yeoman's Cottage is a wonderful property for a couple, and is in an absolutely beautiful setting.
The Old Inn - Malborough
(Less than a mile)
(20)
A welcoming pub with cosy wood burner and plenty of atmosphere. Enjoy a pint of Jail Ale or Doombar in the bar with the locals or some quality pub food in the dining area.
The Old Inn Higher Town, Malborough TQ7 3RL (T: 01548 561320)
Lovely pub offering delicious food and great atmosphere which adds to the charm of Malborough.
June 2023
Great food, reasonably priced and good service. I definitely recommend their Fish and Chips - the batter is simply divine!
August 2022
There are plenty of overpriced places to eat around here which under deliver on quality but happily this isn’t one of them! Great food and friendly staff. Well worth a trip
July 2022
we visited this public house a few times whilst on holiday twice for just drinks and once for drinks and a meal and were warmly welcomed each time reasonably priced
October 2021
Not much to look at but the food was Fantastic! Fully booked every night. Lovely staff.
October 2021
Lovely food. Great service. Booking essential as it is very popular.
September 2021
Good Local pub, food was nice, and locals are friendly!
September 2021
Really convenient as so close to the cottage. Lovely pub with excellent food. We went a couple of times.
July 2021
We visited this place three times whilst on holiday for evening meals. We were warmly welcomed, the food was excellent and the service was very good.
July 2021
Very disappointed not to receive the 50% Eat Out To Help Out discount that had been advertised. Felt it was deliberately misleading. Waiting staff very nice but food mediocre. Shame there is no competition in the village.
September 2020
Great local pub,friendly atmosphere,amazing home cooked food ????!!
October 2019
We returned to this pub after a few years after turning up there one autumn lunchtime and being fed the best beefburger we had ever eaten by the almost new owner. The lady, who still owns it is passionate about lovely local food, and she served us up with the same lovely lunch. It is a VERY dog friendly place to eat (and, I believe stay) and a very welcoming place in the middle of a very pleasant little village, just a short drive from Hope Cove.
October 2019
We were staying in Malborough and had dinner here a couple of nights before we went home. Lovely food, charming premises and friendly staff. Very dog-friendly. Highly recommended.
May 2019
Excellent dog friendly pub. Landlord and landlady and locals very friendly and welcoming. We ate there several times as best food and reasonably priced within in the area. Even if we didn't stay in Marlborough would definitely go to visit for the food.
May 2019
Great pub, warm welcome and good food
September 2018
Food was excellent and staff worked really hard to provide good service despite being under pressure at busy times.
August 2018
excellent food ,very friendly staff. proper pub
June 2018
Very friendly pub & excellent food.
March 2018
Eaten supper here twice in January / February 2018 - local Dexter steak and chips both times as it was so good & the wine was excellent too. Great atmosphere with the cosy open fire, welcoming staff and comfortable decor / furnishings. Great to see the old place back on form at last.
February 2018
Had a lovely lunch here. We had sandwiches, chips and also the homemade lasagne. Very dog friendly and the staff were an absolute delight, so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again
October 2017
The Winking Prawn
(Less than a mile)
(42)
A quirky beach- shack style café with plenty of inside and outside seating, and a menu brimming with quality local seafood and other tempting options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as popular daily barbeques in high season. Ice creams, coffees, wines, beers and snacks available throughout the day.
The Winking Prawn North Sands, Salcombe TQ8 8LD (T: 01548 842326)
Very enjoyable lunch, food delicious and service was great.
September 2023
Loved this! Sat outside, 7 of us including a baby for whom they provided a highchair. Between us we ordered popcorn shrimps, crab baguettes, crab and prawn salad, scallop salad, winking prawn fries and it was all delicious. Slight annoyance was ordering via an app which took ages and my daughter had to go in and ask to change something and it wasn’t possible. Didn’t spoil our enjoyment though.
July 2023
We love the winking prawn! Cool atmosphere, amazing food can’t beat the seafood platter!
July 2023
Worth a visit, but they should drop the app and go back to a personal service.
July 2023
A great place to eat at any time of the day .Families very welcome a great menu and so handy to pop across to the beach . Staff very helpful and friendly.
July 2023
Love the Winking Prawn. We visited May 2023, shared the fruit de mer, the moment we saw it was a wow moment, looked incredible and tasted great.
May 2023
Love this beach bar never disappointed great food
May 2023
Before making the amazing walk from North Sands to Salcome which is not to be missed, have a bite to eat at The Winking Prawn. Nice staff and food good.
April 2023
Had an excellent meal served by pleasant staff with the added attraction of North Sands
March 2023
Always enjoy the food at the Winking Prawn, we love the location and the fact their dog friendly is a real bonus.
October 2022
Excellent cafe with varied menu and delicious food, all served by helpful and friendly staff
July 2022
Went here several years ago and was a great experience so we decided to call in again on this holiday. They urge you to use an app on your phone to place your order. Its a TAKEAWAY APP ???? REAlly!!!! I'm tech savvy but what a pain it was, then asked for loads of details and I couldn't use Apple pay. Gave up and asked for someone to take our order. £31 for two sandwiches and two coffees. Definitely not value for money. I picked the stake sandwich. Two slices of bread, a bit of chewy steak and several pieces of lettuce. The blue cheese sauce was nice but hey cant go wrong with that. Wouldn't waste your money. Just overpriced for what you get
July 2022
Really lovely during the day. Friendly, good food although a bit expensive. Very disappointed that only bbq in the evening. We would normally eat here a few evenings. There’s no where else in easy walking distance of north sands. Also it was closed by 8 in the evening. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or coffee.
July 2022
Great fun to sit and relax by the sea, people watch and eat fantastic prawns & seafood. Ordering app a bit problematic as some of us didn't have a signal and therefore couldn't connect with bank to pay.
June 2022
Had lunch here twice and it was great - food lovely, nice atmosphere, helpful staff but awful ordering system didn’t help having a poor phone signal!!!!
May 2022
Beautiful location but quite pricy and make sure they have your order correct we ordered a glass of Chilean Sauvignon but received New Zealand which we didn’t realise until bill arrived and cost considerably more. Service was very friendly though so didn’t complain
May 2022
Fantastic lunch at the Winking Prawn. We ate there a few times whilst at the beach. Great coffee too and efficient service
May 2022
Great location but service quite slow. They are so busy you don't get the impression they're that bothered with you!
May 2022
Great little find - lovely food, best hot chocolate and lovely service
April 2022
Fab! Delicious food, lovely surroundings, pleasant staff and cakes to die for!
April 2022
stopped here for coffee and must admit this is a nice money making restauarant
October 2021
Used to visit here often but closed this time ( early October ) even though there were plenty of visitors about.
October 2021
Great location and good food
September 2021
We had lunch twice here during our 7 day holiday in salcombe. We couldn’t fault it, staff very friendly and food was good. Also I liked how they always thoroughly cleaned down the tables after people left.
September 2021
Nice place, expensive but plenty of room and staff. Staff expected everyone to order via the app - most annoying.
August 2021
We couldn’t book only queue for a table. Using their booking app to order is cumbersome but help is at hand if needed. However they have put a system in place that seems to work and we didn’t have to queue for long the 3 times we ate there. The food is limited to barbecued food and presentation to match. Despite this the food was very good and so was the service. We were lucky enough to have a week of good weather and with plenty of tables outside the system worked but I can see this being a problem in cold and wet days because there are limited tables inside.
June 2021
Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money. Very Covid safe. Dog friendly
May 2021
Wow, what a place! Everywhere around Salcombe is excellent but if you visit just 1 place, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make it this place! Wonderful food, first class service, quirky decor, great atmosphere and a location to die for - right on North Sands Beach
November 2020
Always a must. Good quality beach cafe.
November 2020
Great place to eat, walking distance (very steep uphill on way home - fortify yourself). Good seafood but not cheap. Lovely to sit outside - not sure how good if the weather not good!
September 2020
Biggest, best value for money crab sandwich around! Great for a sandwich lunch or a treat scallop salad. Super family friendly.
February 2020
OK but overpriced.
October 2019
Lovely location , excellent food choice . Unfortunately the staff let the winking prawn down . Atmosphere behind the serving counter and some members of staff abrupt . Waitress/ waiters could do with being a little happier in their role . We did think maybe a bad day but we visited again and experienced the same situation . Such a shame as when we came 10 years ago and 17 years ago wonderful experience all round .
September 2019
Excellent - we had two lunches and one evening meal here. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2019
Always a must when visiting Salcombe. Wonderful seafood restaurant almost on the beach. Don’t miss it!
June 2018
We visited the Winking Prawn for breakfast on the last day of our holiday, after hearing from numerous friends that we mustn't leave Salcombe without having sampled their legendary breakfast! We were not disappointed. It's perfect for families, as rather than having to choose from a menu and then ask for substitutions for things you don't like, you just choose how you like your eggs, and then help yourself to as much as you want of bacon, sausages, beans, toast, fried potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and black pudding. It's all great quality and regularly topped up, so we left happy and set up for the day ahead! The service is helpful and friendly and the beachside location is gorgeous, I would love to go back for lunch and dinner next time we're in South Devon. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Great place. Very dog friendly. Good food.
September 2017
Great food. Excellent location. Tiny car park, though, and a bit on the prices side!
August 2017
Great place to look at but it is overpriced. You can't see the sea from there due to the sea wall but it is there so handy if you've been on the beach.
July 2017
We ate here 3 times in all and were made really welcome. A great place if you have dogs who can have a swim on North Sands Beach right opposite! Very fresh and tasty sea-food and one night we enjoyed the BBQ which was great value for money, all swilled down with a bottle or three of their lovely house rose wine. A place to sit and watch the world go by, and great for an evening/afternoon out with friends and/or dogs.
June 2017
Grossly overpriced.
June 2017
Can't believe that this is the first review of this ever popular food outlet. Perfect location on the beach at north sands, plenty to entertain the kids and food is good, decent grub. A must visit if you're in the area.
May 2017
Crabby Cuisine
(2 miles)
(1)
Delicious Salcombe crab delivered to your door with a choice of dips to choose from. No trip to Salcombe is complete without sampling it's famous local crab and Crabby Cuisine takes out all the hassle by delivering it fresh,dressed and delicious to your holiday property. The perfect supper after a day lazing on the beach.
Click here for further details or call Lizzie on 07538 288248
Great food and friendly staff! I would definitely recommend!
October 2023
Beachside Restaurant
(2 miles)
(7)
Enjoy the sea views from this bright and airy restaurant within the South Sands Hotel. Seafood is the speciality here, with the dishes created to suit the seasons as well as the day’s catch. A fine selection of high quality spirits, cocktails and wines are also available.
Beachside Restaurant South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe TQ8 8LL (T: 01548 845900)
First class. Comfortable bar with an excellent and good service.
April 2024
Lovely airy restaurant with sublime views out to sea, great food and friendly, unpretentious service. We had local mussels and a delicious Provence rose in the warm sunshine - what could be better!
January 2023
We enjoyed a really delicious lunch at the South Sands’ hotel Beachside restaurant. Our table overlooked the beach with beautiful views across the estuary. We had a selection of starters and mains, all choosing fish or seafood. Particularly recommend the mackerel pate, crab linguini and fish of the day – seabass. Service was great; friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, recommending a great wine from the wine list and a mocktail for our designate driver.
January 2023
We had three visits to the South Sands and each time were very pleased with the service, atmosphere and standard. The food is exceptional, fairly expensive but well priced because it is delicious and the staff are so friendly and attentive yet professional. The head waiter remembered us from the previous night and gave us the same table even though we booked over the telephone - he must have remembered our name! Will most definitely dine there again and maybe even stay - the accommodation looked good too.
August 2019
Excellent seafood! Very accommodating staff. The location overlooking the beach is great - ask for a table in the window. Quite pricey but worth it for a treat.
August 2019
Friendly, comfortable and great service every time i ve been (about 8 times)
November 2018
Only went here for drinks but it was a beautiful hotel.we sat outside overlooking the beach ,what a spot! Staff were very friendly and efficient.
June 2017
Salcombe Distilling Co. Distillery & Bar
(2 miles)
(11)
Enjoy stunning views of the Salcombe estuary whilst sipping signature cocktails at one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. The perfect place to visit and learn all about the art of distillation and what goes into creating their award-winning spirits.
Salcombe Distilling The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Wonderful place,scrumptious Gin
July 2023
Lovely place for a pre dinner drink and dog friendly
April 2023
Love the gin bar here! They're dog friendly as well which is great.
October 2022
A great (expensive!) treat to sip gorgeous cocktails on a rainy afternoon.
June 2022
Definitely worth a visit! Great place for an early evening gin cocktail and children were welcome.
August 2020
What a place to relax! Great efforts with numbers of people in the bar, hand sanitizer, one way systems etc, kid friendly too. Very friendly staff too and drinks just lovely! Also spent a small fortune in their shop, couldn't resist! Would recommend.
July 2020
Perfect spot for a cocktail.
September 2019
Pet friendly and laid back - visit recommended
September 2019
Gin school was a real treat. Definitely worth doing if you are a gin fan.
August 2019
A bit pricey, but well worth a visit for one of their great cocktails!
May 2019
Would tecommend the gin school. Geat location and helpful staff. G & Ts great too.
September 2018
Sea n Shore
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(2 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in? We can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
North Sands Watersports
(2 miles)
(2)
Whether you want to rent from their base in Salcombe or buy a paddle board or inflatable kayak to use on your holiday, North Sands Watersports offer high quality equipment and excellent customer service to enable you to safely enjoy time on the water.
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Easy walk from the property with seats right next to the beach so no sandy feet if you don't want them. Good toilets and the cafe is very well stocked with nice staff.
July 2022
Really good equipment and helpful staff
July 2021
Salcombe Sea Kayak
(2 miles)
(4)
Based at sunny South Sands in Salcombe, Salcombe Sea Kayak is the adventure paddle company linked to Bo’s Beach Café, so you know that in addition to an unforgettable seaside experience you can get a good cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards to warm up. Offering kayak tours, white water sea adventure tours, full day tours and all the equipment to go with it, the experienced team will guide you along the South Hams coastline that boasts 68 beaches including secluded bays, isolated coves and caves and gullies to explore. Bring your sense of adventure and you’re ready to go.
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We had an absolute blast on the kayaks - great fun!
July 2023
Fabulous way to explore the coastline, and the team are extremely happy and helpful!
July 2022
We had a great morning kayaking. Highly recommend a trip out with Ben and his team.
May 2019
Very friendly staff with excellent knowledge and very safety conscious. Wet suits available if required at no extra charge. Staff happy to offer a quick tutorial if needed and suggestions of where to paddle.
July 2017
Salcombe Bike Hire
(2 miles)
A small and friendly bike hire company in Salcombe offering high-quality bikes and plenty of advice on routes and places to visit. Guided tours also available.
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North Sands, Salcombe
(Less than a mile)
(17)
The first beach as you walk along the Cliff Road out of Salcombe, North Sands sits in a valley and is a sandy horseshoe shaped beach that’s expansive at low tide. Thanks to its shape and location, it’s extremely popular in the summer because there’s plenty of space to set up camp for the day with buckets, spades and fishing nets in tow for avid marine biologists and sand castle connoisseurs. The beach has a fresh water stream running through it from the top of the valley, which, aside from providing hours of entertainment for accompanying dogs and a marvellous place to wash the sand off your feet, also means that the beach is largely wet sand, so don’t forget to take something to sit on if you’re heading there for the day. Popular with swimmers, despite the chilly water, North Sands provides a wonderful view out of the mouth of the Salcombe estuary and into the deep blue yonder so, for keen photographers, it’s ideal. If the weather is right then it’s a favourite amongst body boarders or even surfers on choppier days, and it’s a great place to take the paddle boards and kayaks if you happen to have them. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, unlike many of the beaches in the area, there are toilets over the road and there’s a car park with charges from £1 throughout the year. The cherry on top of this beautiful location is The Winking Prawn café and restaurant that’s right next to the beach. Open all year round they serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to coffee, tea and cake, and in the summer they provide a barbecue in the garden overlooking the sea. It is popular though so leave a little time to queue for that Salcombe Dairy honeycomb ice cream in the height of summer!
A wonderful sheltered bay, the sea is so clean and lovely to swim in. Disabled access and dog friendly with the lovely cafe close by.
October 2023
Very nice beach. Very clean.
July 2023
Swim here daily when in Salcombe.
June 2023
A great dog friendly beach. Check the tide times, go at low tide, makes a fabulous beach to look for shells, relax in the sun, and walk in the stuff with your dog.
May 2023
Excellent beach for dogs
May 2023
Nice beach it's great dog friendly beach
May 2023
What a beautiful place to walk to along Coast Road from Salcombe town. The view through the trees to the amazing colour of the water is breathtaking and North Sands is spectacular. We could have sat just people watching all day. The winking prawn is a lovely place for a drink or bite to eat.
July 2022
Lovely beach which is a quick walk down from the property, food and toilets but neither used.
July 2022
Brilliant beach for all the family within walking distance of cottage. Car park and toilets nearby.
May 2022
Fantastic clean beach. Dog friendly
September 2021
Excellent clean and safe dog friendly beach. Very friendly and helpful locals.
May 2021
Lovely clean family friendly beach
July 2020
Lovely beach , easily accessible , particularly with elderly members in the party .
September 2019
North Sands is a wonderful beach great for families, the winking prawn restaurant is great for anything from snacks to a full meal stunning views out to sea
October 2018
Very nice beach for dog lovers and good café.
July 2018
Gorgeous, just stunning! Brilliant beach, fabulous cafe (Winking Prawn) and good priced car park! Love, love, love it!!
August 2017
Superb safe and stunningly picturesque
June 2017
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
Sunny Cove
(2 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
Soar Mill Cove
(2 miles)
(14)
Nestled between the cliffs in the undulating Devon landscape, Soar Mill Cove is something of a hidden gem, only really accessible on foot. The easiest way reach it by walking down from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel, where there is a car park, or if you’re making a day of your jaunt, why not stroll along the South West Coast Path from Bolberry or even from Salcombe? The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has seen a fair amount of weathering in storms in recent years, which has merely added to its character and charm. There are no facilities in the immediate vicinity unless you wander up to the hotel. Dogs are welcome throughout the year at Soar Mill Cove, and it’s definitely worth the effort to visit!
Lovely walk from Salcombe, peaceful in october
October 2023
Booked a meal here for my sisters birthday on July 4th. Welcome to restaurant was poor and service could have been better a little too hap hazard for a four star hotel. Food quality was not great. The crab starters were not chilled they were Arctic cold as were the plates this reduced the taste and flavour. They may have been frozen! I was pleased when the hotel rang to say they had sourced Lobster which shouldn't have been an issue as the local shops were full of them. Due to the cost we thought we would share one between the two us when it was served it was luke warm and again was tasteless was it fresh or frozen?? My husband had a well down done steak which was pretty poor with a very watery peppercorn sauce. Really! Perhaps the four star chef was on a night off? No mention of my sisters birthday despite reception making a note by the booking. £195 for the 3 of us and so not worth it. The Millbrook Inn, South Pool, Gara Rock, Salcombe, The Cricketers at Beesands all offer superior dining.
July 2023
Fabulous walk down across the fields. To a secluded sandy beach .
July 2023
Beautiful beach only accessible by foot which means it’s also really peaceful with a gorgeous setting
May 2022
I love Soar Mill Cove. We used to go as a young family and stay in a house/cottage called Hamstone which I think isn't there any more. I had a lovely afternoon savoury tea at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. I had booked lunch there in advance and called to say I wouldn't make it from my hike in time and could I possibly have an afternoon tea instead. This was no problem for them and I was even a bit late. They were super friendly and accommodating and their cheese scones and coffee fabulous. Would love to stay there!
September 2021
Beautiful Sandy cove with a fantastic walk from the car park which is more challenging on the way back !
September 2021
Lovely welcome at the hotel. Great cream tea- enormous and lovely friendly staff.
August 2021
Stunning cove the sea is so clear and really peaceful. Not over crowded. Take a drink stop at the soar mill cove Hotel.
June 2021
A great walk to the cove
May 2021
We visited on a windy day so was very quiet, food was lovely but had no atmosphere in the Cafe could do with some music
October 2019
We have visited Soar Cove many times and we love the tranquility. We go out of school holidays and often have the cove all to ourselves amazing .
April 2019
Recent storms have left piles of seaweed and rocks across the beach. The rocks made it impossible to swim and board in with my family.
August 2018
This has been a hidden gem for many years with our children enjoying wonderful swimming and body boarding. I cant explain how disappointed I was to arrive in August 18 to find piles of seaweed but more importantly the damage caused by this years storms. There are rocks all over the beach where you would normally surf or swim. This has ruined a wonderful beach for the time being and will not be returning anytime soon.
August 2018
Lovely secluded cove.
September 2017
Mill Bay
(2 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
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