Key Features
- Property code: BEARSC
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Bearscombe Farm West Wing is a tastefully modernised and spacious three bedroom property with high ceilings, a sweeping staircase, countryside views, and even stabling for those who want to take even the largest four legged family member on holiday! Situated just outside the bustling market town of Kingsbridge at the end of Bowcombe Creek and surrounded by a picturesque valley, on a working farm sits this wing of the beautiful 16th Century farmhouse at Bearscombe is steeped in traditional features and is sure to be a firm favourite for all its guests be it for family holidays, friends reuniting or a romantic break in the countryside, particularly those looking for a fun and active holiday making the most of the water or the scenic area for walking, riding and cycling.
Bearscombe sits a mile and a half from Kingsbridge which has shops, cafes, restaurants and a cinema. Estuary access for watersports enthusiasts is less than half a mile, and there are miles of scenic paths and lanes to explore. Half an hour away sits the historic town of Dartmouth and beautiful Dartmoor is a fourty minute drive away, and Woodlands leisure park is a great family day out. For golfing enthusiasts there are 3 courses within 10 miles, all of which offer a great challenge and are very welcoming to guests. The glorious coastline of the South Hams offers walks and beaches with breathtaking scenery, including Burgh Island. Bearscombe West Wing offers a great base to explore and enjoy all the area has to offer, a week may not be long enough.
Key Features
- Property code: BEARSC
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Bearscombe Farm West Wing is a tastefully modernised and spacious three bedroom property with high ceilings, a sweeping staircase, countryside views, and even stabling for those who want to take even the largest four legged family member on holiday! Situated just outside the bustling market town of Kingsbridge at the end of Bowcombe Creek and surrounded by a picturesque valley, on a working farm sits this wing of the beautiful 16th Century farmhouse at Bearscombe is steeped in traditional features and is sure to be a firm favourite for all its guests be it for family holidays, friends reuniting or a romantic break in the countryside, particularly those looking for a fun and active holiday making the most of the water or the scenic area for walking, riding and cycling.
Bearscombe sits a mile and a half from Kingsbridge which has shops, cafes, restaurants and a cinema. Estuary access for watersports enthusiasts is less than half a mile, and there are miles of scenic paths and lanes to explore. Half an hour away sits the historic town of Dartmouth and beautiful Dartmoor is a fourty minute drive away, and Woodlands leisure park is a great family day out. For golfing enthusiasts there are 3 courses within 10 miles, all of which offer a great challenge and are very welcoming to guests. The glorious coastline of the South Hams offers walks and beaches with breathtaking scenery, including Burgh Island. Bearscombe West Wing offers a great base to explore and enjoy all the area has to offer, a week may not be long enough.
Front door leads into large hallway. Door into kitchen diner, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, American style fridge freezer, dining table with seating for 8, log burner, TV. Door to garden. From hallway, stairs to first floor, Master bedroom, king size bed, TV including sky, armchair. Family bathroom, shower cubicle, bath with attached handheld shower, handbasin and WC. Bedroom 2, Super king (can be made up as a twin on request at time of booking), sofa bed, feature fireplace. Two steps up to Bedroom 3, twin (can be made up as superking on request at time of booking) occasional chair. Lounge with armchair, large 3 seater sofa and large 3 seater L shape sofa, TV with sky, DVD, log burner.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADVISE US IF YOU REQUIRE BEDROOM 2 AS A TWIN AND 3 AS A KING OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE MADE UP AS ABOVE
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To the rear, enclosed (although fence low in places) lawned garden, summer house with small decked area, table and seating for 6, bench, BBQ.
Stabling available by prior arrangement, along with provision of straw and hay for up to 3 horses at £20 per horse per night. Horses to be fully vaccinated and disease free and are stabled at owners risk.
The lively market town of Kingsbridge sits in a picturesque position in the heart of the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and also at the head of the stunning Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary. The waterside town is surrounded by green rolling landscape, and is popular amongst walkers and watersports enthusiasts alike, with paddle boarders and kayakers being a common sighting on the town's waters, as well as sailing dinghies and motor boats.
Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice with so many excellent beaches within an easy drive of the town, including Hope Cove, Bantham, Bigbury-on-Sea, Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands, Beesands, Mill Bay and the beaches at Salcombe's North and South Sands - to name just a few!
With a range of restaurants and pubs as well as a good selection of shops and two supermarkets, Kingsbridge has plenty to offer visitors. For a beautiful day out, take a cruise on the seasonal Rivermaid ferry up the estuary to Salcombe to spend a day on one of Salcombe’s stunning beaches, or pottering around the sailing mecca's shops, cafés and restaurants.
For all-weather family fun, head to Woodlands Theme Park with its massive indoor soft play areas and rides, or check the pool and sports timetables at the Quayside Leisure Centre. Kingsbridge is also home to Kings Cinema, (formerly known as the Reel Cinema) a three-screen cinema, perfect for catching new releases as well as some older classics and indie films.
Throughout the summer months, the town hosts various events and markets that make for a pleasant day out for all the family. The annual fair week provides daily fun activities whilst the popular Food and Music Festival is a wonderful celebration of local talent and produce, with some big names thrown in.
A holiday cottage in Kingsbridge offers a relaxed get-away in beautiful surroundings whilst being perfectly placed with a fantastic selection of places to eat and drink on your doorstep.
Ample
- Included: Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, electricity and electric heating. GUESTS MUST ADVISE AT TIME OF BOOKING IF THEY REQUIRE BEDROOMS 2 AND 3 AS TWIN OR SUPERKING BEDS
- Logs: basket of logs on arrival, additional can be purchased from the farmer for a low cost.(From the final week of September -to the end of March).
- Dogs: Two Well behaved dogs welcome. £30 per pet per week. Please note dogs are not allowed upstairs or on furniture.
- Horses:Stabling available by prior arrangement, along with provision of straw and hay for up to 3 horses at £20 per horse per night. Horses to be fully vaccinated and disease free and are stabled at owners risk.
- No telephone: Mobile reception moderate.
- Wifi AND Sky TV (Movie and Sports included, no rental purchases please).
- Childcare: High Chair and Travel Cot available
- Beaches; East Portlemouth beaches 4 miles. Salcombe beaches 7 miles. Torcross and Beesands 5 miles. Bantham 6 miles and Bigbury 9 miles. Estuary access half a mile.
- Golf Club; Thurlestone 6 miles, Dartmouth 7 miles and Bigbury 9 miles
The Dodbrooke Inn
(Less than a mile)
(7)
A friendly family-run pub just a short walk from the centre of town, serving local beers and ales alongside a menu full of high quality pub favourites. Popular choices include the charcoal grilled steaks and locally caught fish and chips.
The Dodbrooke Inn Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DB (T: 01548 852068)
COULD NOT TAKE THE DOG IN THERE BUT HAD A TAKEAWAY FISH AND CHIPS THERE WHICH WAS OK
July 2023
Lovely quaint little pub with a nice atmosphere and great food. We had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday recently and then some takeaway fish and chips another night. Both were really good and great value for money. The staff are very friendly too. It’s small but very cosy
October 2021
Smashing pub with good food (despite limited choice) and beer.
October 2021
We visited the Dodbrooke Inn one evening and were very impressed. The people were very welcoming and the meals we had were lovely. I had fish and chips which were the best I had had in a long time and my husband had steak which he also said was excellent. They were also very busy doing takeaways. Should we return to the area we would certainly pay another visit.
August 2021
Due to covid lockdown, only take away was available. We had fish and chips. Good quality and a sensible price
May 2021
Haven't eaten here but looks good. Excellent beers
September 2018
Great local pub. Delicious fish and chips and they do take away too! Loved sitting out in the little garden at the back under all the fairy lights.
December 2016
La Ranchera
(2 miles)
(4)
A family run restaurant with lots of atmosphere serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
La Ranchera Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DD (T: 01548 856707)
Love La Rancha. Welcoming, great cocktails, gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Small but perfect, so do book ahead.
June 2023
Excellent meal as always.
August 2018
Good food, very friendly, good service
April 2017
Excellent, authentic Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended.
April 2017
Harbour House Café
(2 miles)
(4)
A tranquil haven in the centre of town, this vegetarian café offers breakfasts, coffees, innovative and tasty lunches, cakes and cream teas. Sit inside in the light and bright café or eat al fresco in the secluded courtyard garden.
Harbour House Café The Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD (01548 855666)
Really nice vegetarian take-away menu (and you can use their tables outside)
August 2020
A lovely cafe which tempts you into the building with smells that make your mouth water. Dog friendly and small child friendly with the happiest people serving. You will not be disappointed.
June 2019
Excellent choice of well prepared vegetarian dishes. Lovely garden. Friendly staff.
July 2018
Excellent and friendly place to visit for coffee and cake
March 2017
The Old Bakery
(2 miles)
(21)
A sophisticated, friendly café and restaurant open throughout the day for coffees and cakes, tapas, drinks, bespoke cocktails or romantic candlelit dinners served either inside or in the sunny courtyards.
The Old Bakery Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD (T: 01548 855777)
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We visit every year and look forward to coming back again.
August 2022
A must for us every year but book in advance. Lovely food and ambience
June 2022
Excellent food and service. Limited choice of beers.
October 2021
Loved The Old Bakery, such a unique setting tucked away, a real gem. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The service was great too. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
August 2021
Very enjoyable meal with interesting menu. Good portion sizes and friendly staff.
July 2021
We enjoyed a Tapas type of meal at the Old Bakery and found the staff helpful and friendly. Food was good and setting was interesting.
June 2021
Always visit The Old Bakery during our annual trips to Kingsbridge and we were not disappointed. They had only been open for a day but service and food were both exceptional. I thoroughly recommend.
May 2021
Wow. Such delicious food and we were made very welcome. So good we went back again the evenings after!
September 2020
Lovely quirky rustic little place to eat (out-of-season limited opening hours otherwise we would have eaten here more than once)! It is called The Old Bakery because that is literally what it is. The ovens and temp gauge are still in situ and the room is probably pretty much as it always has been but lovingly looked after and decorated. Ambient music plays from Sonos speakers to add to the modest atmosphere. (Probably quite busy in high season) Tapas menu, Persian Mediterranean influence. Really nice if you like that sort of thing! We did, it was lovely. Highly recommend a visit or two. Family friendly. Reasonable prices typically £6 to £7.50 per dish. Parking in main pay and display car park just across the road near the water.
November 2019
We had a really lovely meal here. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff very friendly.
September 2019
The Old Bakery becomes a pleasant and friendly tapas style restaurant in the evening, well worth a visit.
September 2019
Nice atmosphere, friendly service and very tasty food with decent size portions but for goodness sake stop serving the souvlaki on slates. I know the trendies say it’s cool but it’s just not hygienic
September 2019
Enjoyed evening at Old Bakery Portions were generous and all very tasty
June 2019
Interesting menu and lovely food and setting.
October 2018
Had a lovely meal in the courtyard. Very friendly service. Good atmosphere and choice of dishes.
July 2018
The Bakery was a lovely place to eat the lady owner and the staff made you feel welcome and the food was wonderful
July 2018
Amazing food and very good friendly service - we had a meal on a hot sunny evening sitting in their shady courtyard, fantastic!
July 2018
We always try to have an evening meal here and we were not disappointed this time. Extremely tasty food and cheerful and efficient service. Also within walking distance of our holiday property which is always a plus!
July 2018
Decent coffee and, in April, good hot cross buns - in a quirky and friendly environment. A pleasant place to relax.
April 2017
Popped in for breakfast one morning and was pleasantly surprised by this place which is so tucked away. Gorgeous little restaurant, interesting menu and really nice food. Wish we'd found it sooner!
February 2017
Yummy middle eastern inspired menu, great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. Really knew their stuff, we ended going back for breakfast and lunch later in the week.
December 2016
The Codfather
(2 miles)
(28)
A traditional fish and chip shop serving high quality locally caught fish in generous portions. Cash only.
The Codfather 8 Duke St, Kingsbridge TQ7 1HU (T: 01548 853319)
Very tasty fish and chips! Very friendly staff too
November 2023
Amazing fish and chips.
October 2023
We had a great takeout from The Cod Father. Very busy and a long queue, but worth the wait. Be prepared and have your own sauces etc to hand if you want them. Buying them in the chippie was on the expensive side, but clearly more convenient if eating down on the side of the estuary etc.
September 2023
When there is queue waiting for shop to open it’s usually a good sign and this takeaway did not disappoint it’s was excellent
September 2023
Lovely fish and chips - be prepared to queue
August 2023
The best fish and chips we have had for a long time - freshly cooked and generous portions.
February 2023
we have visited the Cod Father many many times over the years and we are never disappointed, we had 6 meals and everyone enjoyed each one. Excellent food and reasonable prices.
August 2022
Delicious fish and chips, never fails to please.
July 2022
Lovely fish and chips and best eaten for a while
May 2022
Excellent quality fish and chips!
April 2022
Late evening order but food freshly cooked.
January 2022
The queues outside show the quality of product. Well worth the wait!
September 2021
Very good quality freshly cooked fish and chips. One of the very best in the South Hams.
March 2021
Very nice chips.
November 2020
Great Fish and Chips!
October 2019
Superb fish and chips. Quick service.
October 2019
We only had chips-but they were to die for!
September 2019
Great fish and chips and good fast service
June 2019
Good quality but pricey for portions
September 2018
The best fish and chips ever, would go there again
July 2018
Lovely fresh fish and yummy chips. Bit of a queue but worth the wait
July 2018
Good portion sizes lovely food
June 2018
Shame that they didn't have children's/OAP portions - waste of food, which was OK although the fish was quite greasy.
May 2018
Beautiful fish, chips to die for. The food is truly stunning. If I could give it more stars, I'd give it 10 out of 5.
January 2018
I think of myself as a bit of a fish & chip expert- and this is i think the best I've ever had. Stunningly good.
October 2017
Very nice fish and chips from here. You can queue for a little while but well worth the wait with good portion sizes
October 2017
Really nice fish and chips but not cheap
December 2016
Great fish and chips. We took ours down to sit by the estuary - heaven! Just watch out for the seagulls.
December 2016
Harbour House Art Gallery
(2 miles)
(3)
Had a delicious and relaxing lunch-would certainly return.
September 2019
Great Place for Great Art with an ever changing selection of exhibitions. It seems to be the beating heart of Kingsbridge.
June 2019
A decent enough café, with reasonable coffee and a pleasant ambience, alongside a local art gallery with (when we visited) an eclectic mix of art and artifacts. And if you're into yoga, my guess is that any type of yoga you can imagine is available here. If the weather's nice, the rear courtyard garden is quite pleasant, too.
April 2017
Cookworthy Museum
(2 miles)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(2 miles)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry
(2 miles)
(18)
Much more than just a ferry service, the Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry provides an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting South Devon, capturing the essence of the Kingsbridge Estuary and Salcombe Harbour from the safety and comfort of a Maritime and Coastguard agency approved vessel. Harbour Cruises, Creeks Cruises and other special events are available but all services are tide dependent so check the timetable on their website in advance for running times.
Click here for further details
An integral part of our holiday, er always treat the ferry as a miniature cruise.
October 2023
We caught the ferry twice, firstly in the sunshine, and we enjoyed the scenery, we caught the bus back too which was very easy. The second time it was a bit chilly so the lovely lady on the boat gave us a cosy blanket for the journey. It’s good not to have to park in Salcombe too.
July 2023
Fabulous but a bit on the pricey side
August 2022
First time on this new ferry,had been on old one several times.Did not disappoint.Crew were pleasant,informative and spent time talking with everyone.
July 2022
Great trip
July 2022
GREAT BOAT AND FRIENDLY STAFF . NOT ENOUGH CREEK ETC CRUISES. WAS EXPENSIVE £11 FOR ONE WAY
July 2022
A must for first timers to the area in particular but we have been coming for many years and still do the trip. Pretty ride and the couple operating it were very friendly and helpful, particularly helping my husband on and off the boat. Bit pricey but we went down on the boat and back on our free bus passes so we weren’t really restricted on ferry times
June 2022
Lovely but expensive. Lacked Creek Cruises, during our stay. Only 2 were on offer.
June 2022
Lovely trip down to Salcombe. Louise was a very good host and had lots of useful information
June 2022
Excellent service to Salcombe. It was a lovely way to travel to Salcombe- without the traffuc! We got the bus back as the tide wasn’t in again until much later, but that was very easy too.
June 2022
Excellent if rather breezy return from Salcombe. Would definitely use again when we visit next June
September 2021
very pleasant boat ride back into Salcombe
September 2021
Enjoyable boat trip to Salcombe .
September 2021
Quite expensive but a really enjoyable way of getting to Salcombe for a day out. More fun than driving. Can return by bus to Kingsbridge or West Alvington if necessary
August 2021
Staff on board extremely friendly and approachable. Great way to get to salcombe. No return only if you wish to come straight back. We caught the bus back to kingsbridge
August 2021
Lovely return trip from Salcombe, friendly, helpful crew. Prompt, efficient service, just a little bit pricey.
July 2021
Sadly it wasn't running when we were there, very disappointing!!!
April 2021
An enjoyable trip down to Salcombe
October 2020
Singing Paddles
(2 miles)
(5)
What a treat, lovely experience with a well informed guide.
June 2023
Great evening paddle with Dave for our family of four, all enjoyed very much.
July 2021
We feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have been on Slapton Ley with Singing Paddles. Our guide was really informative and kept it interesting enough to keep our 8 year old engaged. We learned so much about the history of the Ley, about it's eco-diversity and the various conservation projects. Highly recommend.
April 2021
Very professional
December 2016
Have been on several tours with Singing Paddles and have always enjoyed them. Really good fun and feels like you had a good workout by the end!
December 2016
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
Mill Bay
(4 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 Sands, Salcombe
(5 miles)
(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
Slapton Sands
(5 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Gara Rock Beach
(5 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
March 2023
Our 3rd visit in three years. Bearscombe is becoming our Devon home from home! Walks on the SW Coat path. a trip to Lydford Gorge. the Codfather in Kingsbridge is recommended and the Lobster Pods in Hope Cove.
October 2022
Excellent location & everyone we met in & around the property was super friendly as we’re all the dogs & cats! The property is enormous & has the opportunity to be amazing with some updating & renewing of furniture. The views were amazing & once we’d made a few tweaks our stay was lovely.
August 2022
Had a lovely sociable time here with friends and family. The house is wonderful and we were made to feel very welcome by both 2 legged and 4 legged denizens of the farm. We loved it.
July 2022
Our 3rd time in 3 years! Family of 6, love the views, amount of space in the house and easy walk into Kingsbridge. We enjoyed some trips to Thurlestone for golf and beach. Bigbury on Sea is another fave of ours. We look forward to another visit here in the future!
June 2022
Thanks for a brilliant stay - we loved it!
May 2022
Location was stunning and the house very spacious. Owners polite. Just the dogs is an issue and can be quite anxiety provoking for anyone who does not like dogs.
August 2021
Lovely position, Jill and family all delightful. Master bedroom floor had not been hoovered properly which was unpleasant.
Thank you for your feedback, we are so sorry the bedroom floor had not been hoovered properly, we would have been able to rectify this for you, and have passed this on to the housekeeper and owner to monitor going forward. We are very pleased you enjoyed the location of Bearscombe, it is very pretty. We hope to welcome you back to this, or another Toad Hall property soon.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2021
The early wake up call at 5am from the 15 dogs next door was upsetting and made for early morning rising. The bed mattresses in the single and front double were very poor quality, very bouncy when turning over or moving in sleep and this affected the quality of sleep. The property was large and spacious in a lovely setting and the surrounding area was all easily accessible. We would not stay here again for the above reasons.
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry the next door dogs disturbed you, this is not a problem we had heard of before and the owner has spoken to his neighbour and since your feedback this has not been reported as an issue. Mattresses are subjective and these are all fairly new, we are sorry they were not too your liking and will continue to monitor and assess the mattresses to ensure they have not deteriorated. We are glad you enjoyed the location, and hope to welcome you back to another Toad Hall property soon.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
the people next door to the property were very friendly and helpful they had 2 lovely dogs which were again very friendly, my daughter and her in laws live close by and we had them all over for dinner and were able to seat 12 people around the table comfortably lovely weather helped with a really good holiday
July 2020
Yes
November 2019
We enjoyed our stay and everything was as expected from photos on website. Bearscombe House is a very spacious and comfortable place to stay. This holiday was enjoyed by 3 generations of family and it all worked out very well. We particularly liked the log burner as our holiday was in late October just right after a day out.
June 2019
We really enjoyed our week as a family. Couldn't have asked for more really. Great weather too. Unfortunately halfway through the holiday my mother in law blocked the toilet but the owner immediately produced a plunger and no one was caught short. Happy days!
October 2018
Yes very much and would definately recommend/go back
September 2018
Yes we enjoyed our stay at the property and in the area but the configuration of the living arrangements ie only the kitchen downstairs, made it hard work, because the kitchen was not a comfortable area to relax in ie kitchen, dining area, window seats, wood burner, where would anyone sit.... To make a cup of tea in the kitchen was easy but to take it upstairs to the lounge was hard work. Small fenced garden, although handy, gave the impression that the rest of the farm was a 'no go' area.
September 2018
We stayed at Bearscombe to celebrate my parent’s diamond anniversary. We chose it because it is dog friendly but the place was just perfect to entertain extended family and the outdoor furniture was ideal for enjoying our family Sunday lunch outside and in the very comfortable kitchen. A good selection of kitchen equipment and a generous amount of crockery etc for entertaining. Also very handy for kingsbridge rugby club where we went to watch my brother training youngsters and watch my nephew play in his match. My daughter and son in law enjoyed a lunch date at The Crabshell in the sun overlooking kingsbridge estuary, while he toddler slept in peace at home at the farmhouse. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the place!
September 2018
We really enjoyed our stay. Henry was a highlight!
September 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Don't over price it... Only one bathroom! But you cant have everything.
August 2018
We had a wonderful stay and Gill and family, friends and animals all made us incredibly welcome. The cottage was stunning and the rooms were all incredibly well cleaned and everything seemed new (and probably was). We felt very comfortable and even the dog had a friend in Henry, the farmers' labrador. One of our sons really loved being on the farm which was a real bonus for him. Having a great Sky TV package and reliable wifi was brilliant and I truly miss that beautiful farmhouse kitchen!
March 2023
Our 3rd visit in three years. Bearscombe is becoming our Devon home from home! Walks on the SW Coat path. a trip to Lydford Gorge. the Codfather in Kingsbridge is recommended and the Lobster Pods in Hope Cove.
October 2022
Excellent location & everyone we met in & around the property was super friendly as we’re all the dogs & cats! The property is enormous & has the opportunity to be amazing with some updating & renewing of furniture. The views were amazing & once we’d made a few tweaks our stay was lovely.
August 2022
Had a lovely sociable time here with friends and family. The house is wonderful and we were made to feel very welcome by both 2 legged and 4 legged denizens of the farm. We loved it.
July 2022
Our 3rd time in 3 years! Family of 6, love the views, amount of space in the house and easy walk into Kingsbridge. We enjoyed some trips to Thurlestone for golf and beach. Bigbury on Sea is another fave of ours. We look forward to another visit here in the future!
June 2022
Thanks for a brilliant stay - we loved it!
May 2022
Location was stunning and the house very spacious. Owners polite. Just the dogs is an issue and can be quite anxiety provoking for anyone who does not like dogs.
August 2021
Lovely position, Jill and family all delightful. Master bedroom floor had not been hoovered properly which was unpleasant.
Thank you for your feedback, we are so sorry the bedroom floor had not been hoovered properly, we would have been able to rectify this for you, and have passed this on to the housekeeper and owner to monitor going forward. We are very pleased you enjoyed the location of Bearscombe, it is very pretty. We hope to welcome you back to this, or another Toad Hall property soon.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2021
The early wake up call at 5am from the 15 dogs next door was upsetting and made for early morning rising. The bed mattresses in the single and front double were very poor quality, very bouncy when turning over or moving in sleep and this affected the quality of sleep. The property was large and spacious in a lovely setting and the surrounding area was all easily accessible. We would not stay here again for the above reasons.
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry the next door dogs disturbed you, this is not a problem we had heard of before and the owner has spoken to his neighbour and since your feedback this has not been reported as an issue. Mattresses are subjective and these are all fairly new, we are sorry they were not too your liking and will continue to monitor and assess the mattresses to ensure they have not deteriorated. We are glad you enjoyed the location, and hope to welcome you back to another Toad Hall property soon.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
the people next door to the property were very friendly and helpful they had 2 lovely dogs which were again very friendly, my daughter and her in laws live close by and we had them all over for dinner and were able to seat 12 people around the table comfortably lovely weather helped with a really good holiday
July 2020
Yes
November 2019
We enjoyed our stay and everything was as expected from photos on website. Bearscombe House is a very spacious and comfortable place to stay. This holiday was enjoyed by 3 generations of family and it all worked out very well. We particularly liked the log burner as our holiday was in late October just right after a day out.
June 2019
We really enjoyed our week as a family. Couldn't have asked for more really. Great weather too. Unfortunately halfway through the holiday my mother in law blocked the toilet but the owner immediately produced a plunger and no one was caught short. Happy days!
October 2018
Yes very much and would definately recommend/go back
September 2018
Yes we enjoyed our stay at the property and in the area but the configuration of the living arrangements ie only the kitchen downstairs, made it hard work, because the kitchen was not a comfortable area to relax in ie kitchen, dining area, window seats, wood burner, where would anyone sit.... To make a cup of tea in the kitchen was easy but to take it upstairs to the lounge was hard work. Small fenced garden, although handy, gave the impression that the rest of the farm was a 'no go' area.
September 2018
We stayed at Bearscombe to celebrate my parent’s diamond anniversary. We chose it because it is dog friendly but the place was just perfect to entertain extended family and the outdoor furniture was ideal for enjoying our family Sunday lunch outside and in the very comfortable kitchen. A good selection of kitchen equipment and a generous amount of crockery etc for entertaining. Also very handy for kingsbridge rugby club where we went to watch my brother training youngsters and watch my nephew play in his match. My daughter and son in law enjoyed a lunch date at The Crabshell in the sun overlooking kingsbridge estuary, while he toddler slept in peace at home at the farmhouse. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the place!
September 2018
We really enjoyed our stay. Henry was a highlight!
September 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Don't over price it... Only one bathroom! But you cant have everything.
August 2018
We had a wonderful stay and Gill and family, friends and animals all made us incredibly welcome. The cottage was stunning and the rooms were all incredibly well cleaned and everything seemed new (and probably was). We felt very comfortable and even the dog had a friend in Henry, the farmers' labrador. One of our sons really loved being on the farm which was a real bonus for him. Having a great Sky TV package and reliable wifi was brilliant and I truly miss that beautiful farmhouse kitchen!
The Dodbrooke Inn
(Less than a mile)
(7)
A friendly family-run pub just a short walk from the centre of town, serving local beers and ales alongside a menu full of high quality pub favourites. Popular choices include the charcoal grilled steaks and locally caught fish and chips.
The Dodbrooke Inn Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DB (T: 01548 852068)
COULD NOT TAKE THE DOG IN THERE BUT HAD A TAKEAWAY FISH AND CHIPS THERE WHICH WAS OK
July 2023
Lovely quaint little pub with a nice atmosphere and great food. We had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday recently and then some takeaway fish and chips another night. Both were really good and great value for money. The staff are very friendly too. It’s small but very cosy
October 2021
Smashing pub with good food (despite limited choice) and beer.
October 2021
We visited the Dodbrooke Inn one evening and were very impressed. The people were very welcoming and the meals we had were lovely. I had fish and chips which were the best I had had in a long time and my husband had steak which he also said was excellent. They were also very busy doing takeaways. Should we return to the area we would certainly pay another visit.
August 2021
Due to covid lockdown, only take away was available. We had fish and chips. Good quality and a sensible price
May 2021
Haven't eaten here but looks good. Excellent beers
September 2018
Great local pub. Delicious fish and chips and they do take away too! Loved sitting out in the little garden at the back under all the fairy lights.
December 2016
La Ranchera
(2 miles)
(4)
A family run restaurant with lots of atmosphere serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
La Ranchera Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DD (T: 01548 856707)
Love La Rancha. Welcoming, great cocktails, gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Small but perfect, so do book ahead.
June 2023
Excellent meal as always.
August 2018
Good food, very friendly, good service
April 2017
Excellent, authentic Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended.
April 2017
Harbour House Café
(2 miles)
(4)
A tranquil haven in the centre of town, this vegetarian café offers breakfasts, coffees, innovative and tasty lunches, cakes and cream teas. Sit inside in the light and bright café or eat al fresco in the secluded courtyard garden.
Harbour House Café The Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD (01548 855666)
Really nice vegetarian take-away menu (and you can use their tables outside)
August 2020
A lovely cafe which tempts you into the building with smells that make your mouth water. Dog friendly and small child friendly with the happiest people serving. You will not be disappointed.
June 2019
Excellent choice of well prepared vegetarian dishes. Lovely garden. Friendly staff.
July 2018
Excellent and friendly place to visit for coffee and cake
March 2017
The Old Bakery
(2 miles)
(21)
A sophisticated, friendly café and restaurant open throughout the day for coffees and cakes, tapas, drinks, bespoke cocktails or romantic candlelit dinners served either inside or in the sunny courtyards.
The Old Bakery Promenade, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD (T: 01548 855777)
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We visit every year and look forward to coming back again.
August 2022
A must for us every year but book in advance. Lovely food and ambience
June 2022
Excellent food and service. Limited choice of beers.
October 2021
Loved The Old Bakery, such a unique setting tucked away, a real gem. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The service was great too. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
August 2021
Very enjoyable meal with interesting menu. Good portion sizes and friendly staff.
July 2021
We enjoyed a Tapas type of meal at the Old Bakery and found the staff helpful and friendly. Food was good and setting was interesting.
June 2021
Always visit The Old Bakery during our annual trips to Kingsbridge and we were not disappointed. They had only been open for a day but service and food were both exceptional. I thoroughly recommend.
May 2021
Wow. Such delicious food and we were made very welcome. So good we went back again the evenings after!
September 2020
Lovely quirky rustic little place to eat (out-of-season limited opening hours otherwise we would have eaten here more than once)! It is called The Old Bakery because that is literally what it is. The ovens and temp gauge are still in situ and the room is probably pretty much as it always has been but lovingly looked after and decorated. Ambient music plays from Sonos speakers to add to the modest atmosphere. (Probably quite busy in high season) Tapas menu, Persian Mediterranean influence. Really nice if you like that sort of thing! We did, it was lovely. Highly recommend a visit or two. Family friendly. Reasonable prices typically £6 to £7.50 per dish. Parking in main pay and display car park just across the road near the water.
November 2019
We had a really lovely meal here. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff very friendly.
September 2019
The Old Bakery becomes a pleasant and friendly tapas style restaurant in the evening, well worth a visit.
September 2019
Nice atmosphere, friendly service and very tasty food with decent size portions but for goodness sake stop serving the souvlaki on slates. I know the trendies say it’s cool but it’s just not hygienic
September 2019
Enjoyed evening at Old Bakery Portions were generous and all very tasty
June 2019
Interesting menu and lovely food and setting.
October 2018
Had a lovely meal in the courtyard. Very friendly service. Good atmosphere and choice of dishes.
July 2018
The Bakery was a lovely place to eat the lady owner and the staff made you feel welcome and the food was wonderful
July 2018
Amazing food and very good friendly service - we had a meal on a hot sunny evening sitting in their shady courtyard, fantastic!
July 2018
We always try to have an evening meal here and we were not disappointed this time. Extremely tasty food and cheerful and efficient service. Also within walking distance of our holiday property which is always a plus!
July 2018
Decent coffee and, in April, good hot cross buns - in a quirky and friendly environment. A pleasant place to relax.
April 2017
Popped in for breakfast one morning and was pleasantly surprised by this place which is so tucked away. Gorgeous little restaurant, interesting menu and really nice food. Wish we'd found it sooner!
February 2017
Yummy middle eastern inspired menu, great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. Really knew their stuff, we ended going back for breakfast and lunch later in the week.
December 2016
The Codfather
(2 miles)
(28)
A traditional fish and chip shop serving high quality locally caught fish in generous portions. Cash only.
The Codfather 8 Duke St, Kingsbridge TQ7 1HU (T: 01548 853319)
Very tasty fish and chips! Very friendly staff too
November 2023
Amazing fish and chips.
October 2023
We had a great takeout from The Cod Father. Very busy and a long queue, but worth the wait. Be prepared and have your own sauces etc to hand if you want them. Buying them in the chippie was on the expensive side, but clearly more convenient if eating down on the side of the estuary etc.
September 2023
When there is queue waiting for shop to open it’s usually a good sign and this takeaway did not disappoint it’s was excellent
September 2023
Lovely fish and chips - be prepared to queue
August 2023
The best fish and chips we have had for a long time - freshly cooked and generous portions.
February 2023
we have visited the Cod Father many many times over the years and we are never disappointed, we had 6 meals and everyone enjoyed each one. Excellent food and reasonable prices.
August 2022
Delicious fish and chips, never fails to please.
July 2022
Lovely fish and chips and best eaten for a while
May 2022
Excellent quality fish and chips!
April 2022
Late evening order but food freshly cooked.
January 2022
The queues outside show the quality of product. Well worth the wait!
September 2021
Very good quality freshly cooked fish and chips. One of the very best in the South Hams.
March 2021
Very nice chips.
November 2020
Great Fish and Chips!
October 2019
Superb fish and chips. Quick service.
October 2019
We only had chips-but they were to die for!
September 2019
Great fish and chips and good fast service
June 2019
Good quality but pricey for portions
September 2018
The best fish and chips ever, would go there again
July 2018
Lovely fresh fish and yummy chips. Bit of a queue but worth the wait
July 2018
Good portion sizes lovely food
June 2018
Shame that they didn't have children's/OAP portions - waste of food, which was OK although the fish was quite greasy.
May 2018
Beautiful fish, chips to die for. The food is truly stunning. If I could give it more stars, I'd give it 10 out of 5.
January 2018
I think of myself as a bit of a fish & chip expert- and this is i think the best I've ever had. Stunningly good.
October 2017
Very nice fish and chips from here. You can queue for a little while but well worth the wait with good portion sizes
October 2017
Really nice fish and chips but not cheap
December 2016
Great fish and chips. We took ours down to sit by the estuary - heaven! Just watch out for the seagulls.
December 2016
Harbour House Art Gallery
(2 miles)
(3)
Had a delicious and relaxing lunch-would certainly return.
September 2019
Great Place for Great Art with an ever changing selection of exhibitions. It seems to be the beating heart of Kingsbridge.
June 2019
A decent enough café, with reasonable coffee and a pleasant ambience, alongside a local art gallery with (when we visited) an eclectic mix of art and artifacts. And if you're into yoga, my guess is that any type of yoga you can imagine is available here. If the weather's nice, the rear courtyard garden is quite pleasant, too.
April 2017
Cookworthy Museum
(2 miles)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(2 miles)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry
(2 miles)
(18)
Much more than just a ferry service, the Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry provides an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting South Devon, capturing the essence of the Kingsbridge Estuary and Salcombe Harbour from the safety and comfort of a Maritime and Coastguard agency approved vessel. Harbour Cruises, Creeks Cruises and other special events are available but all services are tide dependent so check the timetable on their website in advance for running times.
Click here for further details
An integral part of our holiday, er always treat the ferry as a miniature cruise.
October 2023
We caught the ferry twice, firstly in the sunshine, and we enjoyed the scenery, we caught the bus back too which was very easy. The second time it was a bit chilly so the lovely lady on the boat gave us a cosy blanket for the journey. It’s good not to have to park in Salcombe too.
July 2023
Fabulous but a bit on the pricey side
August 2022
First time on this new ferry,had been on old one several times.Did not disappoint.Crew were pleasant,informative and spent time talking with everyone.
July 2022
Great trip
July 2022
GREAT BOAT AND FRIENDLY STAFF . NOT ENOUGH CREEK ETC CRUISES. WAS EXPENSIVE £11 FOR ONE WAY
July 2022
A must for first timers to the area in particular but we have been coming for many years and still do the trip. Pretty ride and the couple operating it were very friendly and helpful, particularly helping my husband on and off the boat. Bit pricey but we went down on the boat and back on our free bus passes so we weren’t really restricted on ferry times
June 2022
Lovely but expensive. Lacked Creek Cruises, during our stay. Only 2 were on offer.
June 2022
Lovely trip down to Salcombe. Louise was a very good host and had lots of useful information
June 2022
Excellent service to Salcombe. It was a lovely way to travel to Salcombe- without the traffuc! We got the bus back as the tide wasn’t in again until much later, but that was very easy too.
June 2022
Excellent if rather breezy return from Salcombe. Would definitely use again when we visit next June
September 2021
very pleasant boat ride back into Salcombe
September 2021
Enjoyable boat trip to Salcombe .
September 2021
Quite expensive but a really enjoyable way of getting to Salcombe for a day out. More fun than driving. Can return by bus to Kingsbridge or West Alvington if necessary
August 2021
Staff on board extremely friendly and approachable. Great way to get to salcombe. No return only if you wish to come straight back. We caught the bus back to kingsbridge
August 2021
Lovely return trip from Salcombe, friendly, helpful crew. Prompt, efficient service, just a little bit pricey.
July 2021
Sadly it wasn't running when we were there, very disappointing!!!
April 2021
An enjoyable trip down to Salcombe
October 2020
Singing Paddles
(2 miles)
(5)
What a treat, lovely experience with a well informed guide.
June 2023
Great evening paddle with Dave for our family of four, all enjoyed very much.
July 2021
We feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have been on Slapton Ley with Singing Paddles. Our guide was really informative and kept it interesting enough to keep our 8 year old engaged. We learned so much about the history of the Ley, about it's eco-diversity and the various conservation projects. Highly recommend.
April 2021
Very professional
December 2016
Have been on several tours with Singing Paddles and have always enjoyed them. Really good fun and feels like you had a good workout by the end!
December 2016
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
Mill Bay
(4 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 Sands, Salcombe
(5 miles)
(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
Slapton Sands
(5 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Gara Rock Beach
(5 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
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