Key Features
- Property code: FAIRW
- Preferred changeover day: Thursday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby shop
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Fairwinds is a private wing that although attached to the owners own property is entirely separate with its own parking, enclosed private patio and access. Situated on a quiet residential lane in the coastal village of Strete, a stone’s throw from Dartmouth and Slapton Sands. A light, airy property which makes a useful bolthole for couples to hideaway after a long day exploring the coast path. Fairwinds has a good size bedroom, shower room and a comfortable lounge/diner and a galley kitchen which opens out onto the generous patio area, perfect for a sunny al fresco breakfast.
Strete is situated on the South West coast path and a fifteen minute drive from the historic naval town of Dartmouth, while Slapton Sands is a five minute drive. Strete Gate, the easterly end of the beach is accessed via a twenty minute walk on the coast path or the wide sandy beach at Blackpool Sands, with cafe and facilities is a pleasant walk or short drive towards Dartmouth. The village also boasts a popular pub The Kings Arms and a village shop making it an excellent base for those wanting to explore the coast path, Slapton Nature reserve and the quaint villages and towns of this area of outstanding natural beauty.
Please note that Fairwinds is designed and equipped for 2 people only.
Key Features
- Property code: FAIRW
- Preferred changeover day: Thursday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby shop
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Fairwinds is a private wing that although attached to the owners own property is entirely separate with its own parking, enclosed private patio and access. Situated on a quiet residential lane in the coastal village of Strete, a stone’s throw from Dartmouth and Slapton Sands. A light, airy property which makes a useful bolthole for couples to hideaway after a long day exploring the coast path. Fairwinds has a good size bedroom, shower room and a comfortable lounge/diner and a galley kitchen which opens out onto the generous patio area, perfect for a sunny al fresco breakfast.
Strete is situated on the South West coast path and a fifteen minute drive from the historic naval town of Dartmouth, while Slapton Sands is a five minute drive. Strete Gate, the easterly end of the beach is accessed via a twenty minute walk on the coast path or the wide sandy beach at Blackpool Sands, with cafe and facilities is a pleasant walk or short drive towards Dartmouth. The village also boasts a popular pub The Kings Arms and a village shop making it an excellent base for those wanting to explore the coast path, Slapton Nature reserve and the quaint villages and towns of this area of outstanding natural beauty.
Please note that Fairwinds is designed and equipped for 2 people only.
Gate from parking down 3 steps to a private patio. Step to front door leading into the modern galley style kitchen with electric oven, fridge with ice box, kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher. Lounge/Diner with armchair, 2 seater sofa, TV and DVD player, stereo with CD player, dining table and seating for 2, french doors to patio. Shower room, shower cubicle, WC, hand basin and heated towel rail. Double bedroom king or 2'6'' twin beds, wardrobe, feature fireplace. Oil fired central heating separate from the main house.
Please specify at the time of booking if you require the bedroom made up as a twin instead of the king.
Patio area accessed from kitchen or French doors in living room, small bistro table and 2 chairs.
Strete couldn’t be better placed for exploring this exceptionally beautiful stretch of coastline with the breath taking golden sweep of Slapton Sands in one direction, and pretty Blackpool Sands and then on to Dartmouth in the other.
The village itself is made up of a few thatched cottages and larger properties snaking along the coast road and you’ll be made to feel welcome both in the well-stocked village shop and cliff top pub. Stroll along the South West Coast Path or jump in the car heading west and you’ll very soon come to the 3 mile golden arc of Slapton Sands backed by Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. With so much room on the beach it never feels crowded, and if you’d like to stretch your legs you can head up to Torcross for fish and chips on the sea wall as the sun goes down, or enjoy a meal at a choice of two excellent pubs in Slapton village.
Travelling west from Strete along the coast road towards Dartmouth you’ll soon find yourself at Blackpool Sands, a family friendly golden sand and shingle beach backed by wooded cliffs reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Here you’ll find everything you need for the perfect day on the beach including RNLI life guards, excellent food, snacks and ice creams from the Venus Café and if you’re feeling adventurous paddleboard and kayak hire.
A trip to historic Dartmouth should be on everyone’s holiday bucket list with its picturesque harbour and tiny cobbled streets lined with art galleries, boutiques, café’s and bars. Watch the hustle and bustle on the estuary from a shore side restaurant as fishing boats and yachts vie for position, children catch crabs or leap off the wall in summer time and the odd seal pokes its head out to see what’s going on. From here you can take a boat trip upriver to the pretty waterside village of Dittisham, take a water taxi to Dartmouth Castle at the harbour mouth, or jump on a steam train to explore the beautiful Dart estuary in style.
With all this to see and do a holiday cottage in Strete offers an excellent base to explore this beautiful area.
Private parking for one car by front gate.
- Included: Bed linen, towels, (Guests to bring own beach towels), electricity, heating.
- Wifi
- No telephone, mobile reception fair.
- Pets: Pets welcome. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
- Local Facilities: Strete gate beach 1.5 miles (accessed via coast path, no dog restrictions), local village shop half a mile, pub half a mile. Dartmouth with all amenities 5.5 miles.
Blackpool Sands Cafe
(2 miles)
(1)
Bright beach cafe with takeaway hatch and cosy indoor space with plenty of seating.
Blackpool Sands Cafe, Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth TQ6 0RG (T: 01803 770209)
Unable to comment on the food as the day we visited they had closed early, even though the weather was glorious.
September 2023
The Tower Inn
(2 miles)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(2 miles)
(93)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
The Green Dragon
(2 miles)
(26)
A traditional village pub with a stone floor, large fireplace and lots of attractive traditional features. The bar serves real ales and good affordable wines by the glass and the restaurant offers classic food including lots of local fish and meat, all at pub prices.
The Green Dragon Church Street, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth TQ6 0PX (T: 01803 770238)
Nice local pub. Not much room indoors to have a drink, but plenty of space outside. Food OK, but not brilliant. Spent £19.50 on one of the specials from the board (Hake with potatoes), but very small portion of fish, small portion of potatoes and the complete dish was very dry - no sauce. My wife has the burger which was overcooked.
September 2023
Wonderful pub, great food and really lovely staff. One of our party was not feeling well and our server was so helpful, even getting us takeout boxes for the meal they were unable to eat.
September 2023
Excellent food, great place
August 2023
Great food, nice outdoor seating, they are reasonably priced and in easy walking distance of our holiday cottage. They also do takeaway food which was ideal.
May 2023
After reading the reviews we were looking forward to our meal. Sadly it did not live up to expectations. Only one of our starters arrived, despite us saying twice we wanted two. This delayed the main courses, my partners was dry, a pizza and mine extremely dry, burnt round the edges, chips with pizza topping. My dish was was knocked off the bill which we did appreciate. The starter, filo prawns, was good. But as we watched the staff, off which there plenty it just looked disorganised, so much toing and froing with empty hands, all pleasant enough, but not very effective. At one stage the chef came out serving meals. We had called in for a drink the day before, very nice beer garden to the rear of the pub
May 2023
Didn’t eat at this pub, but a lovely friendly pub, visited here a couple of times, everyone so friendly and made you feel very welcome
September 2022
Excellent lunch here one day, food and beer very good, staff excellent
May 2022
Friendly and clean. Delicious pizzas with excellent choice of toppings served promptly. Nice beer and drinks.
September 2021
Very nice, friendly pub to be recommended and not very far away.
August 2021
Delicious pizzas in the garden! Very reasonably priced for good quality food!
August 2021
Really nice meal, great choice of wine
July 2021
Always made to feel welcome, lovely food and good selection of Gins
July 2021
We enjoyed an excellent evening meal at the Green Dragon. Although the menu was fairly limited, the food and service were both very good.
June 2021
We had a lovely family meal in the garden during our lovely stay in Stoke Fleming
May 2021
Really friendly staff and lovely food.
May 2021
Awesome pub, really friendly and a great garden. Love it, wish it was my local.
May 2021
Convivial local pub but menu at present rather covid-constrained.
October 2020
Recommend the steak and blue cheese pizza. Friendly staff
October 2020
Excellent Sunday lunch, vegetarian option with all the trimmings. Great service, clean and COVID safe, tables well spaced. Would return - also do take away service but sadly no desserts at the moment.
October 2020
Lovely pub to eat and drink, always made to feel very welcome, food is excellent
October 2020
Fantastic pub - lovely food, and friendly staff and locals. Would’ve gone back more if they were open every day
August 2020
Friendly local pub with real ale. Pizzas were excellent.
October 2019
We had a wonderful evening meal at this pub. The bar was busy with locals so a friendly atmosphere and there was plenty of space in the restaurant area. Apart from the pub classics, there was a good choice on the Specials' board. We liked the range of local ales and ciders on offer as well as the gin of the month offer. Excellent food and good value for money.
June 2019
First visit since last landlords retired. New owners have changed the look of the interior, clean and welcoming, as are the staff! Food is good quality and priced to please. Bubble and Squeak a lovely surprise at one lunchtime!
October 2018
Nice pub, good food, would recommend
July 2018
We had a lovely meal. The landlady was extremely welcoming. The food was hearty and tasty. Would recommend booking on the weekend or high season
July 2018
Kendricks Stoke Fleming
(2 miles)
(18)
A popular contemporary lounge bar and restaurant, conveniently placed on the coast road with fantastic sea views and plenty of seating where you can enjoy a drink at the bar, light lunch or 3 course evening meal often accompanied by local live music. Plenty of local meat, fish and seafood make up an inviting menu.
Kendricks New Road, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR (T: 01803 770007)
Now called "Kendricks". Fish and chips very good. Burger average, neither very bad, nor very good. Very efficient, attentive staff.
September 2023
Excellent food, great place
August 2023
The service was generally good, but as we took our dog we were seated in the bar area. Whilst it was great that we could take our dog, there was no atmosphere. The main restaurant had a lovely view etc with more people. The food was just ok. My husband had ribs and they were quite dry. I had a chicken burger which was very small for the price. The children’s meals were good value however.
May 2023
We visited Radius 7 twice when we stayed at Seaview Nest. Had fish and chips then the half rack of ribs, both delicious meals. Loved the atmosphere, relaxed with back ground music. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. The owner took time to speak to us making sure we were happy with our meal.
September 2022
Our family had a really lovely meal here. The service was good and the food was excellent. The fact that we had a job to get a table and had to eat in the bar next to a busy road, hence only four stars, showed how popular this place was. We would have liked to come back to eat in the Dining Room but there wasn't time. Highly recommended.
August 2022
My 10 year old daughter said they were the best fish and chips she's ever tasted!
June 2022
Belly pork starter was delicious.
June 2021
We enjoyed a lovely meal at Radius 7. The service and food were both very good, the market fish special was excellent. Booking is essential. We booked about 10 days ahead for a Saturday evening and were only offered 5pm or 5.15pm. Although we were lucky to have a window table and we were able to see the coast in the distance, it cannot be described as having fantastic sea views.
June 2021
We popped in on the "off chance", the staff were great and found us a table - had the best fish and chips ever!
June 2021
Friendly staff, good atmosphere and popular. On the night we went we were disappointed not to have a local, fresh fish option on the menu/specials board.
October 2020
Friendly place. We had a lovely takeaway there on two occasions. Recommend it.....
October 2020
Delicious Sunday lunch and very accommodating staff. Omg - the crackling.....!!!!! ????
August 2020
Had an excellent meal here with friendly service. Food was locally sourced and imaginative menu.
October 2019
Good food though slightly haphazard waiting staff
August 2019
We had a wonderful take away from this restaurant. There was an amazing choice of food. The fish was so fresh and everything cooked to order.Great value for money too!
June 2019
One hour forty minutes for two courses, so very slow, but the food is excellent. Child friendly.
August 2018
Excellent hosts and food is amazing in choice and quality with a wide cocktail & drinks menu, highly recommend
July 2018
Very good food service a little slow but food made up for it
August 2017
Hassle Free Hiking
(2 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
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The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Blackawton Blooms
(2 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
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Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(3 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Green Compass Tours
(4 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Blackpool Sands
(2 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(3 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(5 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
North Hallsands
(6 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(7 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
September 2023
Yes, excellent stay. The weather was not too good. Dartmouth was amazing.
July 2023
Enjoyed our stay in comfortable accommodation
July 2023
We really enjoyed staying in Fairwinds, the proximity to the coastal path a real bonus. The local pub and shop, so convenient and everyone in there so friendly. What amazing views from the pub.
May 2023
Looking forward to our September break
May 2023
Enjoyed stay very much with excellent dog friendly beaches within easy reach. Local area very scenic and interesting.
November 2022
Absolutely! Comfortable, quiet and warm spacious property.
November 2022
Great food in the local pub
September 2022
Cottage was clean and comfortable. Welcome pack was good but small milk would have been welcome after a long journey.
August 2022
We did enjoy our stay and appreciate the cottage was at the lower end of the price scale, but the mismatched furniture in the living area was a little disappointing. The bedroom was lovely, with very comfy beds.
July 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay at Fairwinds. Toad Hall Cottages and the owners were extremely helpful, efficient and professional in responding to minor issues during our stay - thank you.
July 2022
Enjoyed our stay
June 2022
A lovely , quiet, peaceful, comfortable bolt- hole, we will return. Toad Hall staff were exemplary in all communications. You should look after them.
May 2022
Could you label the free "cleaning box" contents on the outside. I brought a dish brush and washing-up liquid with me, so when I opened it I thought it was just a few items inside that I didn't need. Didn't realise until I got home that there was rubbish sacks and a cleaning cloth in the bottom. Oh, and thanks for the goody bag, very welcome on arrival.
May 2022
Looking forward to our next stay
October 2021
None the accommodation was superb
September 2021
Had a wonderful stay with sunshine every day, we feel very lucky. Thank you for the gorgeous welcome pack it was exceptional and everything was quality. Linda and Mike Peace
September 2021
Had a great holiday, would definitely stay there again.
August 2021
Lovely property in a beautiful location. Would recommend as a great place to stay.
July 2021
Basically OK on surface but plenty of places where dust and dirt had been allowed to build up if not on an open surface.
September 2019
This was an excellent cottage for 2 . Everything we needed for an enjoyable week. Hope to return one day to a lovely area of Devon.
August 2019
Lovely area te cottage was very convenient to explore the area and the village. We recommend using the bus service - much easier than trying to park in busy seafront carparks - Note they do run on a Sunday - despite being no timetable.
July 2019
We did have a lovely stay, the welcome pack was very nice although it contained ground coffee and there was no cafetiere in the cottage.
June 2019
As we had such good nights sleep better than at home, would it be possible to find out make of mattresses and quilt. Many thanks.
May 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - not long enough. So peaceful - blackbird woods across the road ideal for dog owners.
August 2018
Fantastic location for visiting the south hams. Although in a quiet area village has good amenities. Very dog friendly with secure outside space. Perhaps tv in the bedroom would be helpful for alternative choice. All in all an excellent let a let I would revisit.
June 2018
Lovley host perfect cottage.
May 2018
A lovely warm+comfortable holiday home. All home comforts+with the enclosed garden perfect for 2 + dog! Would def recommend +hope to return in the future. Very pleasant helpful owner next door.
April 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 'Fairwinds' which was spotlessly clean and very well furnished and had an excellent bathroom. We would recommend this holiday cottage and with the service from Toad Hall are looking forward to our stay at another cottage from their website in September .
October 2017
Had a lovely time ,accommodation was comfortable and homely perfectly placed for visiting surrounding areas .
October 2017
Very comfortable and immaculate accommodation inside and out. Lovely welcome from the owners, who also provided a great welcome pack of wine, coffee, tea and sugar, bowl of fruit and even milk in the fridge. Very impressed that even the dog was catered for with blanket, towel, food bowls and biscuits! The bed was extremely comfortable and a lovely strong shower. The courtyard garden was very attractive, well lit at night and totally secure for our dog. Lovely coastal walks nearby and plenty of dog friendly eating places. Ideal spot to visit all the towns and attractions no more than an hours drive away. Nearby Slapton Sands and the nature reserve became a favourite early morning walk. All in all the best cottage we have stayed in and great value for money. Highly recommend!
October 2017
Fairwinds is a fantastic cottage, everything you need is provided, Janice and John are so helpful and the perfect owners, made our stay extra special, Fairwinds is definitely the best cottage we have stayed at in Devon and Cornwall over the past 10 years,
September 2017
Enjoyed stay very much
July 2017
Loved it, once we found it! Forgot to check your directions. Lovely owners, very welcoming. Really comfortable stay with great new kitchen with dishwasher. Ideal for couple and small dog. Thank you for the doggy gifts too.
July 2017
We enjoyed our stay very much .We had an excellent welcome .The bottle of wine and the food basket as well as milk in the fridge were very much appreciated. The bed was comfortable and the provision for the dog excellent. The property was extremely clean , well decorated . The owners couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. The apartment is well situated for access to many of the lovely beaches and local towns. There was lots of books to read and videos to watch had we chosen to use them because of bad weather but fortunately we were able to get out every day and enjoy the surroundings.
July 2017
Had a perfect stay at Fairwinds. John and Janice could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and fresh, all the little extra's were lovely. Even treats for our dog. Could not fault this property in any way. Ideal location and great places to visit. Would like to visit again.
June 2017
Janice and John made us very welcome and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fairwinds. Everything was perfect. We will spread the word!
June 2017
Great place to stay. Can't fault the accommodation
May 2017
We loved it at Fairwinds, John and Janice are so lovely and friendly. Nice to have a parking spot at the property as well. Thanks.
May 2017
Really good place, well equipped and very comfortable. Courtyard is very handy when the sun is out and the small wood opposite is great for a quick dog walk. The beach is only a mile away although would not recommend walking on the road. Boat and train trips from Dartmouth are great. The pub in the village is closed but the restaurant looks good.
April 2017
I would highly recommend this property. We had a fantastic time in Devon and the property we stayed in made our holiday more enjoyable. It really felt like home from home. Very clean and tidy on arrival. Presently furnished.
April 2017
Have had an absolutely fantastic stay. The accommodation is really fab, the scenery,the walks,the food(loved the Tower Inn Slapton)- very dog friendly too. would love to come again
April 2017
We really enjoyed our stay.The accommodation is absolutely fantastic & a very homely feel. We loved the fact that books & games were provided too. The surrounding area is beautiful & we enjoyed long walks with our dog & 6 month old son. Many many thanks.
February 2017
We were recently the first couple to have a wonderful , relaxing stay at the newly renovated apartment above . The apartment was really lovely and so well thought out , with a very private outside patio space . The bed was ultra comfortable and the rooms throughout the apartment are decorated to a high standard and spacious too . The apartment was spotlessly clean and well equipped with all we needed to ensure a very enjoyable stay. The owners, Janice and John were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will most definitely make a regular visit to this great spot and wish them lots of success with this little gem Susan and David Richards
September 2023
Yes, excellent stay. The weather was not too good. Dartmouth was amazing.
July 2023
Enjoyed our stay in comfortable accommodation
July 2023
We really enjoyed staying in Fairwinds, the proximity to the coastal path a real bonus. The local pub and shop, so convenient and everyone in there so friendly. What amazing views from the pub.
May 2023
Looking forward to our September break
May 2023
Enjoyed stay very much with excellent dog friendly beaches within easy reach. Local area very scenic and interesting.
November 2022
Absolutely! Comfortable, quiet and warm spacious property.
November 2022
Great food in the local pub
September 2022
Cottage was clean and comfortable. Welcome pack was good but small milk would have been welcome after a long journey.
August 2022
We did enjoy our stay and appreciate the cottage was at the lower end of the price scale, but the mismatched furniture in the living area was a little disappointing. The bedroom was lovely, with very comfy beds.
July 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay at Fairwinds. Toad Hall Cottages and the owners were extremely helpful, efficient and professional in responding to minor issues during our stay - thank you.
July 2022
Enjoyed our stay
June 2022
A lovely , quiet, peaceful, comfortable bolt- hole, we will return. Toad Hall staff were exemplary in all communications. You should look after them.
May 2022
Could you label the free "cleaning box" contents on the outside. I brought a dish brush and washing-up liquid with me, so when I opened it I thought it was just a few items inside that I didn't need. Didn't realise until I got home that there was rubbish sacks and a cleaning cloth in the bottom. Oh, and thanks for the goody bag, very welcome on arrival.
May 2022
Looking forward to our next stay
October 2021
None the accommodation was superb
September 2021
Had a wonderful stay with sunshine every day, we feel very lucky. Thank you for the gorgeous welcome pack it was exceptional and everything was quality. Linda and Mike Peace
September 2021
Had a great holiday, would definitely stay there again.
August 2021
Lovely property in a beautiful location. Would recommend as a great place to stay.
July 2021
Basically OK on surface but plenty of places where dust and dirt had been allowed to build up if not on an open surface.
September 2019
This was an excellent cottage for 2 . Everything we needed for an enjoyable week. Hope to return one day to a lovely area of Devon.
August 2019
Lovely area te cottage was very convenient to explore the area and the village. We recommend using the bus service - much easier than trying to park in busy seafront carparks - Note they do run on a Sunday - despite being no timetable.
July 2019
We did have a lovely stay, the welcome pack was very nice although it contained ground coffee and there was no cafetiere in the cottage.
June 2019
As we had such good nights sleep better than at home, would it be possible to find out make of mattresses and quilt. Many thanks.
May 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - not long enough. So peaceful - blackbird woods across the road ideal for dog owners.
August 2018
Fantastic location for visiting the south hams. Although in a quiet area village has good amenities. Very dog friendly with secure outside space. Perhaps tv in the bedroom would be helpful for alternative choice. All in all an excellent let a let I would revisit.
June 2018
Lovley host perfect cottage.
May 2018
A lovely warm+comfortable holiday home. All home comforts+with the enclosed garden perfect for 2 + dog! Would def recommend +hope to return in the future. Very pleasant helpful owner next door.
April 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 'Fairwinds' which was spotlessly clean and very well furnished and had an excellent bathroom. We would recommend this holiday cottage and with the service from Toad Hall are looking forward to our stay at another cottage from their website in September .
October 2017
Had a lovely time ,accommodation was comfortable and homely perfectly placed for visiting surrounding areas .
October 2017
Very comfortable and immaculate accommodation inside and out. Lovely welcome from the owners, who also provided a great welcome pack of wine, coffee, tea and sugar, bowl of fruit and even milk in the fridge. Very impressed that even the dog was catered for with blanket, towel, food bowls and biscuits! The bed was extremely comfortable and a lovely strong shower. The courtyard garden was very attractive, well lit at night and totally secure for our dog. Lovely coastal walks nearby and plenty of dog friendly eating places. Ideal spot to visit all the towns and attractions no more than an hours drive away. Nearby Slapton Sands and the nature reserve became a favourite early morning walk. All in all the best cottage we have stayed in and great value for money. Highly recommend!
October 2017
Fairwinds is a fantastic cottage, everything you need is provided, Janice and John are so helpful and the perfect owners, made our stay extra special, Fairwinds is definitely the best cottage we have stayed at in Devon and Cornwall over the past 10 years,
September 2017
Enjoyed stay very much
July 2017
Loved it, once we found it! Forgot to check your directions. Lovely owners, very welcoming. Really comfortable stay with great new kitchen with dishwasher. Ideal for couple and small dog. Thank you for the doggy gifts too.
July 2017
We enjoyed our stay very much .We had an excellent welcome .The bottle of wine and the food basket as well as milk in the fridge were very much appreciated. The bed was comfortable and the provision for the dog excellent. The property was extremely clean , well decorated . The owners couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. The apartment is well situated for access to many of the lovely beaches and local towns. There was lots of books to read and videos to watch had we chosen to use them because of bad weather but fortunately we were able to get out every day and enjoy the surroundings.
July 2017
Had a perfect stay at Fairwinds. John and Janice could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and fresh, all the little extra's were lovely. Even treats for our dog. Could not fault this property in any way. Ideal location and great places to visit. Would like to visit again.
June 2017
Janice and John made us very welcome and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fairwinds. Everything was perfect. We will spread the word!
June 2017
Great place to stay. Can't fault the accommodation
May 2017
We loved it at Fairwinds, John and Janice are so lovely and friendly. Nice to have a parking spot at the property as well. Thanks.
May 2017
Really good place, well equipped and very comfortable. Courtyard is very handy when the sun is out and the small wood opposite is great for a quick dog walk. The beach is only a mile away although would not recommend walking on the road. Boat and train trips from Dartmouth are great. The pub in the village is closed but the restaurant looks good.
April 2017
I would highly recommend this property. We had a fantastic time in Devon and the property we stayed in made our holiday more enjoyable. It really felt like home from home. Very clean and tidy on arrival. Presently furnished.
April 2017
Have had an absolutely fantastic stay. The accommodation is really fab, the scenery,the walks,the food(loved the Tower Inn Slapton)- very dog friendly too. would love to come again
April 2017
We really enjoyed our stay.The accommodation is absolutely fantastic & a very homely feel. We loved the fact that books & games were provided too. The surrounding area is beautiful & we enjoyed long walks with our dog & 6 month old son. Many many thanks.
February 2017
We were recently the first couple to have a wonderful , relaxing stay at the newly renovated apartment above . The apartment was really lovely and so well thought out , with a very private outside patio space . The bed was ultra comfortable and the rooms throughout the apartment are decorated to a high standard and spacious too . The apartment was spotlessly clean and well equipped with all we needed to ensure a very enjoyable stay. The owners, Janice and John were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will most definitely make a regular visit to this great spot and wish them lots of success with this little gem Susan and David Richards
Blackpool Sands Cafe
(2 miles)
(1)
Bright beach cafe with takeaway hatch and cosy indoor space with plenty of seating.
Blackpool Sands Cafe, Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth TQ6 0RG (T: 01803 770209)
Unable to comment on the food as the day we visited they had closed early, even though the weather was glorious.
September 2023
The Tower Inn
(2 miles)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(2 miles)
(93)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
The Green Dragon
(2 miles)
(26)
A traditional village pub with a stone floor, large fireplace and lots of attractive traditional features. The bar serves real ales and good affordable wines by the glass and the restaurant offers classic food including lots of local fish and meat, all at pub prices.
The Green Dragon Church Street, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth TQ6 0PX (T: 01803 770238)
Nice local pub. Not much room indoors to have a drink, but plenty of space outside. Food OK, but not brilliant. Spent £19.50 on one of the specials from the board (Hake with potatoes), but very small portion of fish, small portion of potatoes and the complete dish was very dry - no sauce. My wife has the burger which was overcooked.
September 2023
Wonderful pub, great food and really lovely staff. One of our party was not feeling well and our server was so helpful, even getting us takeout boxes for the meal they were unable to eat.
September 2023
Excellent food, great place
August 2023
Great food, nice outdoor seating, they are reasonably priced and in easy walking distance of our holiday cottage. They also do takeaway food which was ideal.
May 2023
After reading the reviews we were looking forward to our meal. Sadly it did not live up to expectations. Only one of our starters arrived, despite us saying twice we wanted two. This delayed the main courses, my partners was dry, a pizza and mine extremely dry, burnt round the edges, chips with pizza topping. My dish was was knocked off the bill which we did appreciate. The starter, filo prawns, was good. But as we watched the staff, off which there plenty it just looked disorganised, so much toing and froing with empty hands, all pleasant enough, but not very effective. At one stage the chef came out serving meals. We had called in for a drink the day before, very nice beer garden to the rear of the pub
May 2023
Didn’t eat at this pub, but a lovely friendly pub, visited here a couple of times, everyone so friendly and made you feel very welcome
September 2022
Excellent lunch here one day, food and beer very good, staff excellent
May 2022
Friendly and clean. Delicious pizzas with excellent choice of toppings served promptly. Nice beer and drinks.
September 2021
Very nice, friendly pub to be recommended and not very far away.
August 2021
Delicious pizzas in the garden! Very reasonably priced for good quality food!
August 2021
Really nice meal, great choice of wine
July 2021
Always made to feel welcome, lovely food and good selection of Gins
July 2021
We enjoyed an excellent evening meal at the Green Dragon. Although the menu was fairly limited, the food and service were both very good.
June 2021
We had a lovely family meal in the garden during our lovely stay in Stoke Fleming
May 2021
Really friendly staff and lovely food.
May 2021
Awesome pub, really friendly and a great garden. Love it, wish it was my local.
May 2021
Convivial local pub but menu at present rather covid-constrained.
October 2020
Recommend the steak and blue cheese pizza. Friendly staff
October 2020
Excellent Sunday lunch, vegetarian option with all the trimmings. Great service, clean and COVID safe, tables well spaced. Would return - also do take away service but sadly no desserts at the moment.
October 2020
Lovely pub to eat and drink, always made to feel very welcome, food is excellent
October 2020
Fantastic pub - lovely food, and friendly staff and locals. Would’ve gone back more if they were open every day
August 2020
Friendly local pub with real ale. Pizzas were excellent.
October 2019
We had a wonderful evening meal at this pub. The bar was busy with locals so a friendly atmosphere and there was plenty of space in the restaurant area. Apart from the pub classics, there was a good choice on the Specials' board. We liked the range of local ales and ciders on offer as well as the gin of the month offer. Excellent food and good value for money.
June 2019
First visit since last landlords retired. New owners have changed the look of the interior, clean and welcoming, as are the staff! Food is good quality and priced to please. Bubble and Squeak a lovely surprise at one lunchtime!
October 2018
Nice pub, good food, would recommend
July 2018
We had a lovely meal. The landlady was extremely welcoming. The food was hearty and tasty. Would recommend booking on the weekend or high season
July 2018
Kendricks Stoke Fleming
(2 miles)
(18)
A popular contemporary lounge bar and restaurant, conveniently placed on the coast road with fantastic sea views and plenty of seating where you can enjoy a drink at the bar, light lunch or 3 course evening meal often accompanied by local live music. Plenty of local meat, fish and seafood make up an inviting menu.
Kendricks New Road, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR (T: 01803 770007)
Now called "Kendricks". Fish and chips very good. Burger average, neither very bad, nor very good. Very efficient, attentive staff.
September 2023
Excellent food, great place
August 2023
The service was generally good, but as we took our dog we were seated in the bar area. Whilst it was great that we could take our dog, there was no atmosphere. The main restaurant had a lovely view etc with more people. The food was just ok. My husband had ribs and they were quite dry. I had a chicken burger which was very small for the price. The children’s meals were good value however.
May 2023
We visited Radius 7 twice when we stayed at Seaview Nest. Had fish and chips then the half rack of ribs, both delicious meals. Loved the atmosphere, relaxed with back ground music. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. The owner took time to speak to us making sure we were happy with our meal.
September 2022
Our family had a really lovely meal here. The service was good and the food was excellent. The fact that we had a job to get a table and had to eat in the bar next to a busy road, hence only four stars, showed how popular this place was. We would have liked to come back to eat in the Dining Room but there wasn't time. Highly recommended.
August 2022
My 10 year old daughter said they were the best fish and chips she's ever tasted!
June 2022
Belly pork starter was delicious.
June 2021
We enjoyed a lovely meal at Radius 7. The service and food were both very good, the market fish special was excellent. Booking is essential. We booked about 10 days ahead for a Saturday evening and were only offered 5pm or 5.15pm. Although we were lucky to have a window table and we were able to see the coast in the distance, it cannot be described as having fantastic sea views.
June 2021
We popped in on the "off chance", the staff were great and found us a table - had the best fish and chips ever!
June 2021
Friendly staff, good atmosphere and popular. On the night we went we were disappointed not to have a local, fresh fish option on the menu/specials board.
October 2020
Friendly place. We had a lovely takeaway there on two occasions. Recommend it.....
October 2020
Delicious Sunday lunch and very accommodating staff. Omg - the crackling.....!!!!! ????
August 2020
Had an excellent meal here with friendly service. Food was locally sourced and imaginative menu.
October 2019
Good food though slightly haphazard waiting staff
August 2019
We had a wonderful take away from this restaurant. There was an amazing choice of food. The fish was so fresh and everything cooked to order.Great value for money too!
June 2019
One hour forty minutes for two courses, so very slow, but the food is excellent. Child friendly.
August 2018
Excellent hosts and food is amazing in choice and quality with a wide cocktail & drinks menu, highly recommend
July 2018
Very good food service a little slow but food made up for it
August 2017
Hassle Free Hiking
(2 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
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The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Blackawton Blooms
(2 miles)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(3 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Green Compass Tours
(4 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Blackpool Sands
(2 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
Slapton Sands
(3 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(5 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
North Hallsands
(6 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(7 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
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