Key Features
- Property code: CCROFT
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Tucked away in a peaceful location on the edge of Kingsbridge, yet within less than a 10-minute stroll from the town centre, Coombe Croft Lodge offers spacious, well-appointed accommodation. Finished to a high standard throughout, the light and airy open plan living area has two large fully-glazed doors opening onto a south-facing terrace area, where guests can enjoy alfresco dining with delightful countryside views. The master bedroom has an adjoining ensuite shower room and there's a further comfortable double bedroom and a family bathroom. The lodge is in the owner’s private grounds, yet retains its privacy with ample adjacent parking area.
Guest can meander down to the popular market town of Kingsbridge to explore its range of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and its pretty Embankment which runs alongside the estuary. The town also enjoys a cinema and a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool.
With the popular seaside destinations of Salcombe, Hope Cove and Thurlestone all within 6 miles, the beautiful South Hams countryside on your doorstep and towns amenities available on foot, Coombe Croft Lodge offers the perfect base, along with peace and tranquillity in such a beautiful part of the world.
Please note: This property may be suitable for those with walking difficulties, please request a copy of the access statement for further details.
Key Features
- Property code: CCROFT
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Tucked away in a peaceful location on the edge of Kingsbridge, yet within less than a 10-minute stroll from the town centre, Coombe Croft Lodge offers spacious, well-appointed accommodation. Finished to a high standard throughout, the light and airy open plan living area has two large fully-glazed doors opening onto a south-facing terrace area, where guests can enjoy alfresco dining with delightful countryside views. The master bedroom has an adjoining ensuite shower room and there's a further comfortable double bedroom and a family bathroom. The lodge is in the owner’s private grounds, yet retains its privacy with ample adjacent parking area.
Guest can meander down to the popular market town of Kingsbridge to explore its range of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and its pretty Embankment which runs alongside the estuary. The town also enjoys a cinema and a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool.
With the popular seaside destinations of Salcombe, Hope Cove and Thurlestone all within 6 miles, the beautiful South Hams countryside on your doorstep and towns amenities available on foot, Coombe Croft Lodge offers the perfect base, along with peace and tranquillity in such a beautiful part of the world.
Please note: This property may be suitable for those with walking difficulties, please request a copy of the access statement for further details.
Front door to entrance hall, with boot/coat cupboard.
Door to open plan living room with countryside views and direct access to the south-facing patio area.
Kitchen area with American style fridge-freezer (complete with water and ice dispenser), electric single oven, induction hob with extractor/light above, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.
Dining area with table and seating for 4.
Lounge area with ‘L’ shape sofa (with electric recliners to each end), electric feature fire, TV with DVD player.
Master bedroom with 5ft king-size bed and TV. Ensuite shower room with light-up mirror heated towel rail, basin with vanity cupboard under, walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and door to WC.
Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6 double bed and TV.
Family bathroom with bath and rainfall shower over, hand basin, light-up mirror, WC and heated towel rail.
A delightful south-facing patio accessed from the open plan living space, complete with bench, 2 chairs, coffee table, two reclining loungers and a charcoal barbecue. A rear patio area has a washing line and a shed, perfect for storing bikes or other similar equipment. A further lawn area with picnic bench is also available for guests to use.
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 parking available right outside of the property.
Electric Vehicles: There is no electricity in the parking area for the charging of an electric vehicle, please check your nearest charge points prior to booking.
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are required to provide their own beach towels). Electricity, water and gas central heating. Travel cot & high chair. Charcoal barbecue (guests to provide own charcoal).
- Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. No telephone. Mobile reception very good with 4G widely available on most networks.
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Electric Vehicles: There is no electricity in the parking area for the charging of an electric vehicle, please check your nearest charge points prior to booking.
- Local Facilities:
Various shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs available in Kingsbridge within walking distance (800 yards).
The cosmopolitan seaside town of Salcombe with its stunning beaches is just 6 miles away (approx 10 - 15 minute drive) and the beautiful Naval town of Dartmouth is only 13 miles away (approx 30 minute drive).
Nearest beaches – Bantham, Thurlestone and South Milton Sands (all approx. 5 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
Mange Tout
(Less than a mile)
(14)
A bustling deli and café serving delicious coffee, sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes and pastries and much more.
Mange Tout 84 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP (T: 01548 852133)
Lovely brunch and excellent coffee. Very friendly staff.
September 2023
Great Deli with a really good selection of products. Been going there now for many years and the quality has always been excellent.
August 2023
Great deli offering lovely scones, quiches, cakes etc. and good food and coffee in the cafe
August 2023
LOVELY LITLE CAFE WITH GOOD SERVICE
July 2023
A great deli, and the coffee and scones we had in the coffee shop were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff too. Looking forward to returning when we next visit Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great deli, large choice. We haven't tried the cafe but we understand its very good.
May 2022
Great cafe and deli and always good service and delicious food
March 2022
Delicious lunch & friendly staff - highly recommend!
October 2021
Excellent lasagne, meatballs, fresh pasta, breads and lots of other lovely things to eat...
July 2021
A fabulous cafe for daytime coffee or lunch with a lovely covered but sunny outside seating area. Not cheap but you get what you pay for, helpful cheery staff as well.
May 2021
Our favourite stop for coffee and tasty treats when we're on holiday!
September 2019
Used this gorgeous little place a few times. Great service. Great food. A lovely atmosphere.
August 2017
Best homemade quiche ever here for lunch and service with a smile brill!
July 2017
Great deli and cafe. Nice fresh sandwiches and salads. We took some quiches home for supper which were delicious.
April 2017
Café Bewley
(Less than a mile)
(5)
Watch the world go by from this comfortable café serving light meals, coffees teas and cakes.
Café Bewley The Shambles, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PU (T: 01548 852100)
Absolutely love this place! We always go for our first breakfast of our holiday and on other occasions throughout our stay in Kingsbridge and it never disappoints. Staff always friendly and helpful. Food always amazingly delicious and well presented. Deserves more than 5 stars :-)
November 2023
VERY WELCOMING STAFF AND EXCELLANT SERVICE
July 2023
Cafè Bewley has an excellent menu, the prices are reasonable, the food well prepared, the staff friendly and the level of hygiene is second to none
March 2023
Good food, reasonably priced, and can cater for those who want Gluten Free Fish & Chips!
June 2018
Fantastic full English breakfast, and real tea!
October 2017
The Delhi Spice
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Indian takeaway with a good reputation in the heart of town where you can order well cooked classic Indian cuisine either online or over the phone.
The Delhi Spice 61 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG (T: 01548 858844)
Friendly team that produce very good food. One of my favorite curry takeaways.
March 2021
We had a lovely takeaway from here-just the thing on a wet and stormy evening!
September 2019
Delicious
June 2018
La Ranchera
(Less than a mile)
(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
Simply Soulful Yoga
(Less than a mile)
Simply Soulful Yoga run by Donna McCheyne offers holistic treatments, yoga classes, workshops and retreats throughout the South Hams. Seasonal yoga classes include Stand up Paddleboard Yoga and Beach Yoga, and treatments are available in her Kingsbridge based treatment room or your holiday cottage. Donna is a qualified Yoga Teacher (FRYOG), SUP instructor and Holistic Therapist.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off classes with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card or using code YOGA-THC-10
Cookworthy Museum
(Less than a mile)
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
(Less than a mile)
(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
Singing Paddles
(Less than a mile)
(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
Harbour House Art Gallery
(Less than a mile)
(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
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
(5 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
Leas Foot Sands
(5 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
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
South Milton Sands
(5 miles)
(45)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
April 2024
All good - really enjoyed the stay, the accommodation, and the area.
October 2023
Enjoyed our week in this super lodge - couldn't have been better! A good location for exploring a beautiful part of the country.
October 2023
Enjoyed our stay at the Lodge. Everything we could ask for, even the weather was kind to us. Very clean and comfortable. Thank you for the flowers, eggs, milk and wine. A nice thought.
October 2023
2nd time we have stayed here and cannot fault it. We both had a lovely time and there was everything we needed. Thank you!
September 2023
Many thanks for a lovely stay in your lovely lodge. So comfortable & easy. Also for the little extras. We hope to return soon. Lovely listening to the Owls at night!
September 2023
Very comfortable, clean, cosy lodge. Weather very changeable all week but we managed to get out and about. Thank you for the welcome gifts!
September 2023
Thank you so much Graham for the use of your lovely chalet - we love coming down to stay. To anyone who reads this you will find all your creature comforts + more. We love the wildlife + particularly the owls @ night!! xx
September 2023
Super peaceful and relaxing lodge. Perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of Devon.
August 2023
Fabulous Lodge! So well equipped, homely touches everywhere and spotlessly clean! We shall return! xxx
July 2023
We loved the lodge and our stay in Kingsbridge. Fair week was amazing and we enjoyed a barbecue outside. Thank you for the welcome gifts! :)
July 2023
The details make the difference. Very nice art on the walls. Peaceful. Thank you!
July 2023
The details make the difference. Very nice art on the walls. Peaceful. Thank you!
July 2023
By far the best self catering place that we have stayed in.
July 2023
We had such a wonderful holiday in this fabulous lodge. High spec + beautifully clean - a real "home from home". Thank you for all the welcome gifts - a lovely touch!
June 2023
We have had a lovely week in the best place ever. Thank you.
June 2023
We had a very enjoyable week in this lovely lodge. A great base for exploring the area. Thank you for the welcome pack and lovely fresh flowers.
June 2023
REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY IN THE LODGE, THANK YOU.
June 2023
Thank you for the welcome gift. We had a lovely holiday - very peaceful. Great weather. The lodge was very comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
May 2023
Probably one of the best self catering properties we have stayed in.
May 2023
One of the best self-catering properties we have ever stayed in!
May 2023
Yes, our 3rd visit and we will be returning!
May 2023
Really comfortable, first class accommodation, lovely peaceful setting and view, would return, the lodge is a lovely place for a relaxing holiday.
April 2023
We had a great and comfortable weeks stay and rest. Great location. Thanks for the welcome milk, eggs and wine. A great base to explore. Lovely cakes and coffee at Fika in Kingsbridge and a must do for views and great walk, Coleton Fishacre. Salcombe lovely as always. Nice lunch at Slapton, Start Bay Inn. Will return!
April 2023
Enjoyed our weeks holiday in this well appointed lodge. Plenty of storage!! The weather wasn't kind to us but the lodge was! Beautiful location. Defo return!!
April 2023
We had a superb stay. The lodge, surroundings, closeness to the town were all ideal
April 2023
Stayed here for a few days to visit family and explore the local area. We found the lodge to be clean, comfortable and well throughout. All in all a restful and well-equipped base. Thank you for the 'welcome pack' of provisions. Much appreciated!
October 2022
This was our second stay at Coombe Croft Lodge and it didn’t disappoint.The lodge is extremely comfortable and clean and an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.We hope you return in the future.
October 2022
What more can I say that hasn't already been said. A gem of a place!
September 2022
A clean, well equipped & very comfortable lodge in a nice, quiet & peaceful setting. We've had a wonderful week, many thanks!
September 2022
We've had a very happy return to this lovely lodge, our 2nd visit and had a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Enjoyed great weather to explore a most beautiful area. The welcome flowers and wine were most thoughtful gifts. Would love to return again, thank you.
September 2022
It is lovely looking out of the big patio doors onto the rolling hills. Comfy sofa to relax on and slept really well on the bed. Really lovely lodge and location. Will very much look forward to staying here again. Thank you!
August 2022
We had a lovely relaxing break/. the cottage is very comfortable and thank you for the welcome pack. Enjoyed going to Salcombe, Dartmouth, Hope Cove, Bigbury on Sea and Burgh Island.
August 2022
This was our third year in Coombe Croft and the owners are fantastic and very helpful. The cottage is very comfortable and a pleasant place to come back to after days out. We will be back in the future.
August 2022
Our second visit was as peaceful as our first. Thank you!
August 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
July 2022
Lodge just perfect for our stay. Peaceful, full of wildlife. Thank you for the welcome pack.
July 2022
Fab lodge and location. Huge thanks for our welcome pack, much appreciated. Glorious weather for lots of sightseeing, perfect!
July 2022
Wonderful stay, very peaceful. Great location and thank you for the fresh eggs and wine! We will return again, thank you.
June 2022
We very much enjoyed the peaceful countryside views and spacious outside seating area and the owner's grounds.
June 2022
Our slight concern was with two of the ceiling lights in the living-room/kitchen which switched off and on by themselves as they warmed up and cooled down.
June 2022
We enjoyed our stay , because of the area . Disappointed with the lodge being in the shade for most of the day. But overall we were happy
May 2022
We've had a lovely relaxing break. The cottage was very comfortable. Thanks for the welcome pack. Enjoyed going to Salcombe (boat trips to South Sands beach + East Portlemouth), Dartmouth, Hope Cove + Bigbury-On-Sea + Burgh Island.
April 2022
The fresh eggs, bottle of wine and vase of fresh flowers were a kind thought and really appreciated. For my wife and me, his was one of the best self catering properties we have stayed at.
April 2022
Thank you for a wonderful break. Lovely comfortable lodge and a perfect location for visiting our favorite beaches.
February 2022
Lovely, warm, comfortable and well appointed lodge! We have a great time despite the poor weather. It was a delight to sit in the living room and watch and listed to the local wildlife. We would very much like to return in the future.
November 2021
Exceptionally clean and comfortable property. The decor is lovely and it was a pleasure to return there at the end of the day.
October 2021
Perfection on every level. Cannot say enough about the hosts and accommodation. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Hope to see you again soon.
October 2021
Thank you for the welcoming pack including fresh eggs and wine.
October 2021
We have had a wonderful stay at your beautiful lodge. It has definitely been the relaxing break we needed. Ivy (2 year) has enjoyed seeing the tractor, chickens and automatic lawn mower. Thank you for the welcome treats!
October 2021
Really enjoyed our late season stay. Perfect location to stroll into Kingsbridge and explore the South Hams. We will return soon. Thank you for the welcome gifts. Appreciated.
September 2021
What a lovely holiday lodge. So clean and uncluttered. Thank you for the welcome goodies, a really nice touch. Very peaceful spot to stay.
September 2021
Thank you for a lovely stay here again @ Coombe Croft Lodge x
September 2021
Fabulous lodge, welcome gifts much appreciated. Super clean, very comfortable, we had a wonderful week thank you
September 2021
Thank you both so much for a really lovely relaxing stay in your lodge - always fantastic!! Looking forward to our next stay!
July 2021
We can honestly say your lodge is the best self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. So welcoming, comfortable and well-equipped, we wanted for nothing. Hopefully we will be able to stay here again soon. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
July 2021
We can honestly say Coombe Croft Lodge is the best self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. So welcoming, comfortable & well-equipped. We wanted for nothing! Hopefully we will be able to stay here again soon. Thank you so much for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
July 2021
We had a fantastic time in Devon and the lodge was very welcoming and comfortable, more like a proper home than a holiday let.
July 2021
We enjoyed every minute of our holiday exploring South Devon. The lodge was perfect! Well-equipped cosy, smashing location and beautiful views. Graham and Carol were very welcoming. We'd love to return, thank you!
July 2021
Fantastic place in a excellent location
July 2021
Thank you for providing such a beautifully furnished holiday lodge with all those little extras that make it feel so cosy. We have done lots of lovely walks and have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.
July 2021
Overall a very well appointed and presented property, in a great location and of a high standard. Excellent
July 2021
A Beautiful lodge in a beautiful place. The owners have thought of everything to make tis place comfortable. It really is a hidden gem!
June 2021
A very relaxing and ideal base from which to enjoy our holiday. Love the lodge and its quality and cleanliness! Thank you!
June 2021
Simply could not have asked for more. We loved everything about the lodge - the location, the quality of fixtures and fittings and all the small details have been thought of! Thank you so much for all of this which we think is outstanding value for money! We would have no hesitation about a return visit. Also everything was so clean! Thank you!
June 2021
We had a wonderful holiday in this delightful lodge and we will be back. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and very accommodating.
June 2021
Excellent as it is!
June 2021
A fantastic lodge - very comfortable and welcoming - very homely. The 'goodies' were greatly appreciated. Would love to return. Many thanks for such a clean and well furnished holiday let!
May 2021
What a lovely lodge to stay in to explore the South Hams! Very well equipped - particularly the kitchen. Great location and Graham was helpful when asked - wouldn't hesitate to recommend this. Lovely weather - felt very comfortable and thanks for the welcome pack of eggs, wine and flowers - much appreciated!
May 2021
It was lovely, gorgeous quiet location but near amenities. Very good quality beds, bedding, towels etc which makes a huge difference to a good holiday, thankyou!
April 2021
Fabulous place to stay. The photo displayed on the web site does not do the lodge justice. It is only once you have clicked into the details you can see the other pictures that give a better idea of the high quality of the entire lodge.
April 2021
So many highlights. Weather was wonderful, so lots of walking and cycling. The lodge was fabulous, comfortable and with all the equipment required. We enjoyed the gifts. Many thanks Radius 7 at Stoke Fleming - was great for out first outdoor eating after lockdown! A perfect holiday!
October 2020
Fabulous walking along South West Coast Path in glorious sunshine! Enjoyed relaxing in your lovely lodge on our return. Thank you!
October 2020
The good should really read very good. We had a quiet relaxing week and would visit again. Thanks.
October 2020
We had a very relaxing & comfortable week. It was our first opportunity in a while to see family living locally.
October 2020
It was wonderful.
October 2020
Thank you for a wonderful, clean, comfortable lodge. It was a perfect stay, except for the weather!
September 2020
Superb location for a restful & peaceful holiday. Kingsbridge & the surroundings are as beautiful as ever. We will be back very soon. Thank you for the arrival gifts - very much appreciated.
September 2020
Wonderful & peaceful accommodation that you should be proud of creating. Such a special place to spend an extremely comfortable holiday. A home from home. Thanks so much for our 'Ruby Wedding' welcome gifts, would love to return again!
September 2020
Comfortable and welcoming accommodation. Spotlessly clean, light and airy, very peaceful. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
August 2020
A wonderful escape from lock-down! Fabulous weather for my continuation of the SW Coastal Path. Marvellous lodge - quiet, well-equipped. Best self-catering place we've ever stayed in! Thanks for gifts too!
August 2020
The cottage is great but some things require updating due to wear and tear. The owners are very friendly and the cottage is a nice place to be.
November 2019
We have had a wonderful time, beautiful accommodation, excellent location and wonderful welcome gifts! We will be back!
October 2019
Very enjoyable, lovely setting. Unfortunate with the weather. However we were very comfortable.
September 2019
Most enjoyable stay. Located very conveniently. Being directed via Loddiswell is not a good idea due to narrow lanes and inconsiderate drivers. Directed via Totnes would be preferable.
September 2019
Lovely lodge to spend our honeymoon. Thank you for the welcome gifts and card - a lovely touch! The lodge is amazing, clean, very well equipped and peaceful. Thanks for a lovely week!
September 2019
Lovely lodge in beautiful surroundings. A perfect location for exploring the South Hams. Our 2 year old loved exploring the grounds and watching the wildlife. Thank you for the brownies and wine on arrival! We will be back!
September 2019
Such a perfect base for a really fun week in the sunshine! So welcoming and easy with the little ones. Thank you. Hope to be back!
August 2019
Excellent cottage in the perfect location for exploring South Hams. The owners were very obliging and the welcome brownies and wine went down a treat.
August 2019
Lodge setting was tranquil, amenities were excellent with everything to make it a perfect stay.
July 2019
Beautiful lodge, so well equipped. Thank you for the welcome goodies and flowers. Had a wonderful sunny week exploring Salcombe and coves on our kayaks. Hope to come back soon!
May 2019
Excellent all round Thanks
April 2019
Comfortable accommodation in a lovely location. Nice touches such as wine, flowers, milk and homemade brownies on arrival which were much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
January 2019
It was our second visit and will not be our last.
November 2018
Instantly loved this property...wanted to downsize and live here! One of the best holidays e v e r. Owners are the nicest people you could wish to meet, too. For us, absolute perfection and can't wait to return.
October 2018
Ours stay exceeded our expectations and we will be re-booking.
October 2018
As 2 young couples in our 80's we were amazed at the high standard of furnishing and equipment in this holiday let. More zappers than we had time to find out what they controlled - not being used to ceiling speakers in all rooms. We immediately wanted to downsize and move in here. Please keep quiet about this place or we may have to join a queue for it next year.
July 2018
Excellent hosts too!
July 2018
A great location for a sailing holiday. Quiet off-road property. Additional extras such as fresh flowers and provision of milk and wine to start us off were much appreciated.
July 2018
Lovely and quiet, just a short walk into Kingsbridge. Graham and Rosemary very friendly and helpful. Wine, eggs, milk , and some lovely home made cake on arrival. Everything you would need for a nice relaxing holiday, would definitely stay again and can recommend
April 2024
All good - really enjoyed the stay, the accommodation, and the area.
October 2023
Enjoyed our week in this super lodge - couldn't have been better! A good location for exploring a beautiful part of the country.
October 2023
Enjoyed our stay at the Lodge. Everything we could ask for, even the weather was kind to us. Very clean and comfortable. Thank you for the flowers, eggs, milk and wine. A nice thought.
October 2023
2nd time we have stayed here and cannot fault it. We both had a lovely time and there was everything we needed. Thank you!
September 2023
Many thanks for a lovely stay in your lovely lodge. So comfortable & easy. Also for the little extras. We hope to return soon. Lovely listening to the Owls at night!
September 2023
Very comfortable, clean, cosy lodge. Weather very changeable all week but we managed to get out and about. Thank you for the welcome gifts!
September 2023
Thank you so much Graham for the use of your lovely chalet - we love coming down to stay. To anyone who reads this you will find all your creature comforts + more. We love the wildlife + particularly the owls @ night!! xx
September 2023
Super peaceful and relaxing lodge. Perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of Devon.
August 2023
Fabulous Lodge! So well equipped, homely touches everywhere and spotlessly clean! We shall return! xxx
July 2023
We loved the lodge and our stay in Kingsbridge. Fair week was amazing and we enjoyed a barbecue outside. Thank you for the welcome gifts! :)
July 2023
The details make the difference. Very nice art on the walls. Peaceful. Thank you!
July 2023
The details make the difference. Very nice art on the walls. Peaceful. Thank you!
July 2023
By far the best self catering place that we have stayed in.
July 2023
We had such a wonderful holiday in this fabulous lodge. High spec + beautifully clean - a real "home from home". Thank you for all the welcome gifts - a lovely touch!
June 2023
We have had a lovely week in the best place ever. Thank you.
June 2023
We had a very enjoyable week in this lovely lodge. A great base for exploring the area. Thank you for the welcome pack and lovely fresh flowers.
June 2023
REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY IN THE LODGE, THANK YOU.
June 2023
Thank you for the welcome gift. We had a lovely holiday - very peaceful. Great weather. The lodge was very comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
May 2023
Probably one of the best self catering properties we have stayed in.
May 2023
One of the best self-catering properties we have ever stayed in!
May 2023
Yes, our 3rd visit and we will be returning!
May 2023
Really comfortable, first class accommodation, lovely peaceful setting and view, would return, the lodge is a lovely place for a relaxing holiday.
April 2023
We had a great and comfortable weeks stay and rest. Great location. Thanks for the welcome milk, eggs and wine. A great base to explore. Lovely cakes and coffee at Fika in Kingsbridge and a must do for views and great walk, Coleton Fishacre. Salcombe lovely as always. Nice lunch at Slapton, Start Bay Inn. Will return!
April 2023
Enjoyed our weeks holiday in this well appointed lodge. Plenty of storage!! The weather wasn't kind to us but the lodge was! Beautiful location. Defo return!!
April 2023
We had a superb stay. The lodge, surroundings, closeness to the town were all ideal
April 2023
Stayed here for a few days to visit family and explore the local area. We found the lodge to be clean, comfortable and well throughout. All in all a restful and well-equipped base. Thank you for the 'welcome pack' of provisions. Much appreciated!
October 2022
This was our second stay at Coombe Croft Lodge and it didn’t disappoint.The lodge is extremely comfortable and clean and an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.We hope you return in the future.
October 2022
What more can I say that hasn't already been said. A gem of a place!
September 2022
A clean, well equipped & very comfortable lodge in a nice, quiet & peaceful setting. We've had a wonderful week, many thanks!
September 2022
We've had a very happy return to this lovely lodge, our 2nd visit and had a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Enjoyed great weather to explore a most beautiful area. The welcome flowers and wine were most thoughtful gifts. Would love to return again, thank you.
September 2022
It is lovely looking out of the big patio doors onto the rolling hills. Comfy sofa to relax on and slept really well on the bed. Really lovely lodge and location. Will very much look forward to staying here again. Thank you!
August 2022
We had a lovely relaxing break/. the cottage is very comfortable and thank you for the welcome pack. Enjoyed going to Salcombe, Dartmouth, Hope Cove, Bigbury on Sea and Burgh Island.
August 2022
This was our third year in Coombe Croft and the owners are fantastic and very helpful. The cottage is very comfortable and a pleasant place to come back to after days out. We will be back in the future.
August 2022
Our second visit was as peaceful as our first. Thank you!
August 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
July 2022
Lodge just perfect for our stay. Peaceful, full of wildlife. Thank you for the welcome pack.
July 2022
Fab lodge and location. Huge thanks for our welcome pack, much appreciated. Glorious weather for lots of sightseeing, perfect!
July 2022
Wonderful stay, very peaceful. Great location and thank you for the fresh eggs and wine! We will return again, thank you.
June 2022
We very much enjoyed the peaceful countryside views and spacious outside seating area and the owner's grounds.
June 2022
Our slight concern was with two of the ceiling lights in the living-room/kitchen which switched off and on by themselves as they warmed up and cooled down.
June 2022
We enjoyed our stay , because of the area . Disappointed with the lodge being in the shade for most of the day. But overall we were happy
May 2022
We've had a lovely relaxing break. The cottage was very comfortable. Thanks for the welcome pack. Enjoyed going to Salcombe (boat trips to South Sands beach + East Portlemouth), Dartmouth, Hope Cove + Bigbury-On-Sea + Burgh Island.
April 2022
The fresh eggs, bottle of wine and vase of fresh flowers were a kind thought and really appreciated. For my wife and me, his was one of the best self catering properties we have stayed at.
April 2022
Thank you for a wonderful break. Lovely comfortable lodge and a perfect location for visiting our favorite beaches.
February 2022
Lovely, warm, comfortable and well appointed lodge! We have a great time despite the poor weather. It was a delight to sit in the living room and watch and listed to the local wildlife. We would very much like to return in the future.
November 2021
Exceptionally clean and comfortable property. The decor is lovely and it was a pleasure to return there at the end of the day.
October 2021
Perfection on every level. Cannot say enough about the hosts and accommodation. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Hope to see you again soon.
October 2021
Thank you for the welcoming pack including fresh eggs and wine.
October 2021
We have had a wonderful stay at your beautiful lodge. It has definitely been the relaxing break we needed. Ivy (2 year) has enjoyed seeing the tractor, chickens and automatic lawn mower. Thank you for the welcome treats!
October 2021
Really enjoyed our late season stay. Perfect location to stroll into Kingsbridge and explore the South Hams. We will return soon. Thank you for the welcome gifts. Appreciated.
September 2021
What a lovely holiday lodge. So clean and uncluttered. Thank you for the welcome goodies, a really nice touch. Very peaceful spot to stay.
September 2021
Thank you for a lovely stay here again @ Coombe Croft Lodge x
September 2021
Fabulous lodge, welcome gifts much appreciated. Super clean, very comfortable, we had a wonderful week thank you
September 2021
Thank you both so much for a really lovely relaxing stay in your lodge - always fantastic!! Looking forward to our next stay!
July 2021
We can honestly say your lodge is the best self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. So welcoming, comfortable and well-equipped, we wanted for nothing. Hopefully we will be able to stay here again soon. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
July 2021
We can honestly say Coombe Croft Lodge is the best self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. So welcoming, comfortable & well-equipped. We wanted for nothing! Hopefully we will be able to stay here again soon. Thank you so much for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
July 2021
We had a fantastic time in Devon and the lodge was very welcoming and comfortable, more like a proper home than a holiday let.
July 2021
We enjoyed every minute of our holiday exploring South Devon. The lodge was perfect! Well-equipped cosy, smashing location and beautiful views. Graham and Carol were very welcoming. We'd love to return, thank you!
July 2021
Fantastic place in a excellent location
July 2021
Thank you for providing such a beautifully furnished holiday lodge with all those little extras that make it feel so cosy. We have done lots of lovely walks and have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.
July 2021
Overall a very well appointed and presented property, in a great location and of a high standard. Excellent
July 2021
A Beautiful lodge in a beautiful place. The owners have thought of everything to make tis place comfortable. It really is a hidden gem!
June 2021
A very relaxing and ideal base from which to enjoy our holiday. Love the lodge and its quality and cleanliness! Thank you!
June 2021
Simply could not have asked for more. We loved everything about the lodge - the location, the quality of fixtures and fittings and all the small details have been thought of! Thank you so much for all of this which we think is outstanding value for money! We would have no hesitation about a return visit. Also everything was so clean! Thank you!
June 2021
We had a wonderful holiday in this delightful lodge and we will be back. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and very accommodating.
June 2021
Excellent as it is!
June 2021
A fantastic lodge - very comfortable and welcoming - very homely. The 'goodies' were greatly appreciated. Would love to return. Many thanks for such a clean and well furnished holiday let!
May 2021
What a lovely lodge to stay in to explore the South Hams! Very well equipped - particularly the kitchen. Great location and Graham was helpful when asked - wouldn't hesitate to recommend this. Lovely weather - felt very comfortable and thanks for the welcome pack of eggs, wine and flowers - much appreciated!
May 2021
It was lovely, gorgeous quiet location but near amenities. Very good quality beds, bedding, towels etc which makes a huge difference to a good holiday, thankyou!
April 2021
Fabulous place to stay. The photo displayed on the web site does not do the lodge justice. It is only once you have clicked into the details you can see the other pictures that give a better idea of the high quality of the entire lodge.
April 2021
So many highlights. Weather was wonderful, so lots of walking and cycling. The lodge was fabulous, comfortable and with all the equipment required. We enjoyed the gifts. Many thanks Radius 7 at Stoke Fleming - was great for out first outdoor eating after lockdown! A perfect holiday!
October 2020
Fabulous walking along South West Coast Path in glorious sunshine! Enjoyed relaxing in your lovely lodge on our return. Thank you!
October 2020
The good should really read very good. We had a quiet relaxing week and would visit again. Thanks.
October 2020
We had a very relaxing & comfortable week. It was our first opportunity in a while to see family living locally.
October 2020
It was wonderful.
October 2020
Thank you for a wonderful, clean, comfortable lodge. It was a perfect stay, except for the weather!
September 2020
Superb location for a restful & peaceful holiday. Kingsbridge & the surroundings are as beautiful as ever. We will be back very soon. Thank you for the arrival gifts - very much appreciated.
September 2020
Wonderful & peaceful accommodation that you should be proud of creating. Such a special place to spend an extremely comfortable holiday. A home from home. Thanks so much for our 'Ruby Wedding' welcome gifts, would love to return again!
September 2020
Comfortable and welcoming accommodation. Spotlessly clean, light and airy, very peaceful. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much appreciated.
August 2020
A wonderful escape from lock-down! Fabulous weather for my continuation of the SW Coastal Path. Marvellous lodge - quiet, well-equipped. Best self-catering place we've ever stayed in! Thanks for gifts too!
August 2020
The cottage is great but some things require updating due to wear and tear. The owners are very friendly and the cottage is a nice place to be.
November 2019
We have had a wonderful time, beautiful accommodation, excellent location and wonderful welcome gifts! We will be back!
October 2019
Very enjoyable, lovely setting. Unfortunate with the weather. However we were very comfortable.
September 2019
Most enjoyable stay. Located very conveniently. Being directed via Loddiswell is not a good idea due to narrow lanes and inconsiderate drivers. Directed via Totnes would be preferable.
September 2019
Lovely lodge to spend our honeymoon. Thank you for the welcome gifts and card - a lovely touch! The lodge is amazing, clean, very well equipped and peaceful. Thanks for a lovely week!
September 2019
Lovely lodge in beautiful surroundings. A perfect location for exploring the South Hams. Our 2 year old loved exploring the grounds and watching the wildlife. Thank you for the brownies and wine on arrival! We will be back!
September 2019
Such a perfect base for a really fun week in the sunshine! So welcoming and easy with the little ones. Thank you. Hope to be back!
August 2019
Excellent cottage in the perfect location for exploring South Hams. The owners were very obliging and the welcome brownies and wine went down a treat.
August 2019
Lodge setting was tranquil, amenities were excellent with everything to make it a perfect stay.
July 2019
Beautiful lodge, so well equipped. Thank you for the welcome goodies and flowers. Had a wonderful sunny week exploring Salcombe and coves on our kayaks. Hope to come back soon!
May 2019
Excellent all round Thanks
April 2019
Comfortable accommodation in a lovely location. Nice touches such as wine, flowers, milk and homemade brownies on arrival which were much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
January 2019
It was our second visit and will not be our last.
November 2018
Instantly loved this property...wanted to downsize and live here! One of the best holidays e v e r. Owners are the nicest people you could wish to meet, too. For us, absolute perfection and can't wait to return.
October 2018
Ours stay exceeded our expectations and we will be re-booking.
October 2018
As 2 young couples in our 80's we were amazed at the high standard of furnishing and equipment in this holiday let. More zappers than we had time to find out what they controlled - not being used to ceiling speakers in all rooms. We immediately wanted to downsize and move in here. Please keep quiet about this place or we may have to join a queue for it next year.
July 2018
Excellent hosts too!
July 2018
A great location for a sailing holiday. Quiet off-road property. Additional extras such as fresh flowers and provision of milk and wine to start us off were much appreciated.
July 2018
Lovely and quiet, just a short walk into Kingsbridge. Graham and Rosemary very friendly and helpful. Wine, eggs, milk , and some lovely home made cake on arrival. Everything you would need for a nice relaxing holiday, would definitely stay again and can recommend
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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
Mange Tout
(Less than a mile)
(14)
A bustling deli and café serving delicious coffee, sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes and pastries and much more.
Mange Tout 84 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP (T: 01548 852133)
Lovely brunch and excellent coffee. Very friendly staff.
September 2023
Great Deli with a really good selection of products. Been going there now for many years and the quality has always been excellent.
August 2023
Great deli offering lovely scones, quiches, cakes etc. and good food and coffee in the cafe
August 2023
LOVELY LITLE CAFE WITH GOOD SERVICE
July 2023
A great deli, and the coffee and scones we had in the coffee shop were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff too. Looking forward to returning when we next visit Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great deli, large choice. We haven't tried the cafe but we understand its very good.
May 2022
Great cafe and deli and always good service and delicious food
March 2022
Delicious lunch & friendly staff - highly recommend!
October 2021
Excellent lasagne, meatballs, fresh pasta, breads and lots of other lovely things to eat...
July 2021
A fabulous cafe for daytime coffee or lunch with a lovely covered but sunny outside seating area. Not cheap but you get what you pay for, helpful cheery staff as well.
May 2021
Our favourite stop for coffee and tasty treats when we're on holiday!
September 2019
Used this gorgeous little place a few times. Great service. Great food. A lovely atmosphere.
August 2017
Best homemade quiche ever here for lunch and service with a smile brill!
July 2017
Great deli and cafe. Nice fresh sandwiches and salads. We took some quiches home for supper which were delicious.
April 2017
Café Bewley
(Less than a mile)
(5)
Watch the world go by from this comfortable café serving light meals, coffees teas and cakes.
Café Bewley The Shambles, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PU (T: 01548 852100)
Absolutely love this place! We always go for our first breakfast of our holiday and on other occasions throughout our stay in Kingsbridge and it never disappoints. Staff always friendly and helpful. Food always amazingly delicious and well presented. Deserves more than 5 stars :-)
November 2023
VERY WELCOMING STAFF AND EXCELLANT SERVICE
July 2023
Cafè Bewley has an excellent menu, the prices are reasonable, the food well prepared, the staff friendly and the level of hygiene is second to none
March 2023
Good food, reasonably priced, and can cater for those who want Gluten Free Fish & Chips!
June 2018
Fantastic full English breakfast, and real tea!
October 2017
The Delhi Spice
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Indian takeaway with a good reputation in the heart of town where you can order well cooked classic Indian cuisine either online or over the phone.
The Delhi Spice 61 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG (T: 01548 858844)
Friendly team that produce very good food. One of my favorite curry takeaways.
March 2021
We had a lovely takeaway from here-just the thing on a wet and stormy evening!
September 2019
Delicious
June 2018
La Ranchera
(Less than a mile)
(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
Simply Soulful Yoga
(Less than a mile)
Simply Soulful Yoga run by Donna McCheyne offers holistic treatments, yoga classes, workshops and retreats throughout the South Hams. Seasonal yoga classes include Stand up Paddleboard Yoga and Beach Yoga, and treatments are available in her Kingsbridge based treatment room or your holiday cottage. Donna is a qualified Yoga Teacher (FRYOG), SUP instructor and Holistic Therapist.
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Enjoy 10% off classes with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card or using code YOGA-THC-10
Cookworthy Museum
(Less than a mile)
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.
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The Trading Post
(Less than a mile)
(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.
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The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Singing Paddles
(Less than a mile)
(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
Harbour House Art Gallery
(Less than a mile)
(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
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
(5 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
Leas Foot Sands
(5 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
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
South Milton Sands
(5 miles)
(45)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
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