Key Features
- Property code: HANSE
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Hansel Cottage is an utterly charming Grade II listed cottage nestled at the top of a valley along a no through lane with a beautiful woodland garden and sun trap terrace. This four-bedroom home is sympathetically refurbished with plenty of space for all ages, including the four-legged family members! This home has so much to offer the garden for glorious summer days relaxing in the sun or on one of the benches tucked under the trees, a cosy dining room with a log burner for ambient festive meals, a table tennis table and pool table for friendly competitions on rainy days. A truly special and tranquil home for friends and family to enjoy the delights of Devon from!
Hansel is a small and tranquil hamlet just a couple of miles from the popular village of Slapton with two great pubs, and the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve (a Site of Special Scientific Interest) just a mile from the village itself sits the glorious and historic two-mile, dog friendly stretch of Slapton Sands beach, with Torcross village at South West end. From the coastal road the towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge can be reached within thirty minutes, and a little further on from Kingsbridge is the sailing mecca of Salcombe, which can also be reached on the foot ferry from the sandy beaches of East Portlemouth. Dartmoor is just a forty-minute drive also, and there a host of other attractions for all ages, including Woodlands Leisure Park within easy distances. The stunning location of Hansel is an undiscovered gem in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Devon!
PLEASE NOTE FOR GUESTS IN THE LOW AND MID SEASON UTILISING A REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT THE MASTER BEDROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS TWIN BEDROOM WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Key Features
- Property code: HANSE
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Hansel Cottage is an utterly charming Grade II listed cottage nestled at the top of a valley along a no through lane with a beautiful woodland garden and sun trap terrace. This four-bedroom home is sympathetically refurbished with plenty of space for all ages, including the four-legged family members! This home has so much to offer the garden for glorious summer days relaxing in the sun or on one of the benches tucked under the trees, a cosy dining room with a log burner for ambient festive meals, a table tennis table and pool table for friendly competitions on rainy days. A truly special and tranquil home for friends and family to enjoy the delights of Devon from!
Hansel is a small and tranquil hamlet just a couple of miles from the popular village of Slapton with two great pubs, and the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve (a Site of Special Scientific Interest) just a mile from the village itself sits the glorious and historic two-mile, dog friendly stretch of Slapton Sands beach, with Torcross village at South West end. From the coastal road the towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge can be reached within thirty minutes, and a little further on from Kingsbridge is the sailing mecca of Salcombe, which can also be reached on the foot ferry from the sandy beaches of East Portlemouth. Dartmoor is just a forty-minute drive also, and there a host of other attractions for all ages, including Woodlands Leisure Park within easy distances. The stunning location of Hansel is an undiscovered gem in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Devon!
PLEASE NOTE FOR GUESTS IN THE LOW AND MID SEASON UTILISING A REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT THE MASTER BEDROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS TWIN BEDROOM WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Front door from drive leads into:
Hall, cupboards with hanging space for coats and games above.
Ground floor twin bedroom with twin 3ft single beds, radio.
Family bathroom bath with rainfall shower over, WC and basin, heated towel rail.
Stairs to:
Sitting room with pool table, chess table with occasional chairs, Smart TV, Blu ray player, Bluetooth speaker, Sky TV, electric feature log burner, armchairs, and sofa, electric upright piano.
From front hall three steps down to:
Dining room table and seating for 8, log burner, window seat and stable door to front garden.
Snug with Sofa, occasional chairs, small log burner, Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, window seat.
Kitchen with Rayburn, double oven, induction hob, Delonghi espresso coffee machine, microwave, 2 undercounter fridges, walk in pantry, door to rear garden and across to utility room.
From dining room stairs lead to:
Master bedroom with 5‘king size bed, in built wardrobe
Master en suite shower enclosure with rainfall shower and handheld, slim heated towel rail, WC and basin.
Bedroom 2 spacious room with 5’ king size bed, inbuilt wardrobe, window seat and occasional chair.
Bedroom 3 2’6 zip link twin (can be made into 5‘ king size on request at time of booking), window seat.
Shower room shower enclosure, WC and basin, heated towel rail.
Utility and Games room accessed across courtyard area
Table tennis table, door through to utility area with washing machine, freezer, tumble dryer, wetsuit drying rack and sink.
PLEASE NOTE FOR GUESTS IN THE LOW AND MID SEASON UTILISING A REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT THE MASTER BEDROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS TWIN BEDROOM WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
Three quarters of an acre of lawn and mature trees, gate lower down to lane, benches tucked away. Terrace with rattan sofa, table and two additional cube seats (parasol available in utility room), charcoal barbecue.
Front garden pretty cottage garden with bench.
Slapton is a small quaint village just a stone's throw from the outstandingly beautiful stretch of coastline at Slapton Sands, from where you can enjoy sweeping sea views across Start Bay, from the mouth of the river Dart in the north across to the craggy cliffs that curve round to Start Point Lighthouse in the south.
Slapton village is a short stroll from Slapton Sands beach, a 6km stretch of pebble beach, fronted by Start Bay and backed by the stunning Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve - a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, and home to many species of wildlife including otters, eels, dormice and a huge number of birds and insects.
Slapton village itself boasts two pubs, The Tower Inn which is renowned for its excellent food, and The Queen's Arms, which has a pretty garden providing the perfect spot for a refreshing beer, whilst a shop/Post Office, café and more pub/restaurants can be found at nearby Torcross.There are also many wonderful walks in the area - through unspoilt countryside, around the Slapton Ley, and along the spectacular South West Coast Path.
Slightly further along the coastal road towards Dartmouth, you'll find Blackpool Sands, one of the most popular beaches in Devon. Here, the golden sand and shingle beach, green pines cliffs, and turquoise waters conspire to exude an almost Mediterranean feel. This beautiful, family-friendly beach is great for windsurfing, paddle boarding and canoeing, and when hunger strikes, the beach-side Venus Café is a great place to refuel with a view.
The lively market town of Kingsbride is just 7 miles away and offers a good choice of independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as two supermarkets for stocking up on essentials.
A holiday cottage in Slapton offers a good base for enjoying the breath-taking beauty of this special corner of South Devon.
3 cars on gravel drive.
EV charging permitted via a type 2 7 kW charging point -payment is via a circular systems accessed via your QR code scanner charged at £0.55 kWh--guests to provide own charging cable.
- Included: Bed linen, towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), heating, electricity.
- Telephone: Incoming and emergency calls (Mobile signal poor but Wi-Fi calling could be utilised.
- WIFI-Super fast fibre broadband-100MBPS
- Dogs: Four well behaved dog welcome. (pet charge £30 per pet, per week).
- PLEASE NOTE HANSEL COTTAGE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUPERMARKET DELIVERIES
- EV charging permitted via a type 2 7 kW charging point -payment is via a circular systems accessed via your QR code scanner charged at £0.55 kW-guests to provide own charging cable.
- PLEASE NOTE FOR GUESTS IN THE LOW AND MID SEASON UTILISING A REDUCED OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT THE MASTER BEDROOM AND DOWNSTAIRS TWIN BEDROOM WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE
- Local Facilities: Two pubs and shop in Slapton 2.25 miles. Beach 3 miles. Kingsbridge 7 miles. Dartmouth 7 miles. Golf at Thurlestone 10 miles and Dartmouth 7 miles.
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)
(95)
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)
Always a warm welcome at the Queens where food is good quality and value for money. It is not fast food but definitely worth the wait on their busier days. The gardens are beautifully kept too. Just the place to stop off after a walk around the Ley or for a very pleasant evening. Highly recommended.
April 2024
This is our 'local' when here, Kevin and Sandra are great hosts, brilliant food cooked by Kevin all the staff and locals are very welcoming
April 2024
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
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 Green Dragon
(3 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
(3 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
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
(2 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
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
Green Compass Tours
(3 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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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
(3 miles)
(1)
Dartmouth is a particularly beautiful part of South Devon, and at the The Dartmouth Golf Club there are two courses to visit. It is one of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, and has been included in Golf Monthly's list of Great Britain and Ireland's best 80 courses. The Dartmouth Course is a more relaxing par 66, nine-hole experience and offers seven-day membership as an option. Meanwhile, the Championship Course is an 18-hole, 7,200 yard, par 72 course and has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than six occasions. Dress codes apply and there is a bar and restaurant on site as well as a spa .
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Enjoy 25% off rack rate green fees or day spa membership with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Enjoyed the pool and the sauna and the jacuzzi - very relaxing
April 2017
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
(4 miles)
(29)
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!
Our dog loved this beach and the kiosk cafe was a great addition, especially as it was very cold and windy. Shame about the parking costs.
April 2024
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
March 2024
We have all thoroughly enjoyed Hansel Cottage with all its lovely decor, cosy vibe, warm fire in the snug, pool playing in the TV/games room, family film watching, meals in the dining room. Imagine what it was like when the cottage was first built! The garden has been a real treat with its spring flowers, the magnolia tree revelling in its floral glory! Thank you for making your house so comfortable
October 2023
A fabulous spot for a family holiday. Great views and local strolls. We really loved having the pool table for rainy days. This place was a great spot for basing ourselves and we explored Dartmouth, Dartmeet, Totnes (great record shop), Hope Cove, East Prawle, Torcross, Slapton Sands, Bigbury on Sea, Salcombe, Kingsbridge. Awesome chips at Start Bay Inn. Lovely family times. Sat around the fire and puzzle marathons. We enjoyed the piano and have taught one of the kids chess! We hope to come again in the future.
September 2023
Another wonderful week at the cottage. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and various birdlife and bats. Milo loved exploring the garden. We will return soon!
August 2023
What a wonderful holiday we’ve had. This incredible cottage. Comfy, cosy and full of everything we needed. Ted loved the garden. The Girls loved the table tennis, pool table and all the books! South Milton beach was our favourite and Ted loved Bantham for the surf and other dog pals. The EV charger has been a challenge but we got there in the end. Thank you so much for letting us share your amazing cottage.
August 2023
An outstanding Cottage and we loved all the different areas to sit and just “be”. The outside space was well used and we just loved it. Fun times with the Pool table and absolutely everything we needed ! (I even made my homemade scones!). Surrounding areas is outstanding (got used to the roads!). We loved Blackpool Sands, Bantham Beech and the dogs loved early morning strolls and play on Slapton Sands. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Cottage with us. We don’t want to leave!
August 2023
We had problems with the hot water. We phoned you (TH) on a Sunday and had the owner phoning back very shortly thereafter - the problem was solved - well done and many thanks.
We are so pleased you enjoyed Hansel Cottage, it really is a very special place. We are glad the hot water hiccup was solved swiftly and we are pleased to hear you will be back!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hansel Cottage. The cottage was perfect for our group of friends to come together to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were impressed by the standard of decor and furnishings, and amazed by the amount of equipment available. This is without doubt the best equipped holiday property we have stayed in. We were blessed with great weather during our stay meaning we made full use of the barbecue and outside seating areas whilst enjoying the views and wildlife. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hansel Cottage and would consider staying again in the future. Thank you.
May 2023
Yes a beautiful house , beautiful gardens. Having the pool table and table tennis table is excellent . So good having 3 bathrooms . A beautiful relaxing quiet place .
April 2023
We had the best weekend celebrating a special milestone birthday. The cottage had everything we needed and more. Really felt like home! We will definitely be visiting again! Thank you!
April 2023
Had a fantastic weekend with our grown up children and their partners. Wanted somewhere nice that accepted dogs, and wow you did not disappoint. Hudson loved the huge garden. Everything was perfect. The pool table was in constant use, we taught ourselves how to play some piano pieces, cooked a huge roast and found every bit of equipment we required. We would all love to come back. Thank you!
April 2023
Large beautiful enclosed garden. Well equipped accommodation with thoughtful extras. Loved the pool table and separate lounges.
April 2023
Perfect Cottage for our Easter weekend - in fact wishing we were staying all week! It seems everything has been thought of to make it a perfect holiday. The layout is well thought out, making it perfect for time all together or a moment of quiet. The garden is super and the view amazing. Would love to return!
March 2023
Great combination of seclusion, comfort and fun. Enjoyed the games rooms, along with the snug and different rooms for chilling out in. Books and more books! Thank you for making it a memorable holiday!
February 2023
Another week in this beautiful cottage, sad to be leaving and Milo will miss the garden. Lovely to see the snow drops up and hear an owl in the valley
January 2023
Beautiful well-equipped cottage in a lovely setting, so quiet. Our dog enjoyed the garden despite the freezing temperatures! We recommend the Queens Arms in Slapton for excellent home-cooked meals, also dog-friendly.
December 2022
Wonderfully equipped home. Spotless. Everything we could possibly need whatever our age. The boys loved the Games Room especially the pool table. Stunning view from the gardens. Handbook very informative. Instructions very helpful. Nice touch with the Christmas Tree. The damp weather didn’t dampen our spirits!
December 2022
This extremely well-equipped property with quality fittings and furnishings caters for all ages. What a joy to discover that the exterior, and interior Dining Room, had been decorated for the festive season! Well done, owners + agents!
December 2022
Beautiful well-equipped cottage in a lovely setting, so quiet. Our dog enjoyed the garden despite the freezing temperatures! We recommend the Queens Arms in Slapton for excellent home-cooked meals, also dog-friendly.
September 2022
What a spectacular location for this lovely, well equipped cottage, so quiet and relaxing. Great costal walk from Hope Cove to Thurlestone. Good days out on South Devon Steam Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway – both very scenic. Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands great
August 2022
Hansel Cottage has been delightful, we have stayed in many UK cottages and barns and we all agree this has been one of our favourites. Such a beautiful spot and beautiful house. The cottage is so well equipped and every little detail seems to have been well thought out. I’d also like to say, this the first time we have stayed through Toad Hall Cottages and everyone has been so helpful. The booking process has been easy and efficient, as was amending our booking and then of course our emergency assistance yesterday! Thank you all so much, we have had wonderful holiday!
August 2022
We had a wonderful stay at Hansel Cottage and the comments for improvement above were minor issues. The location is idyllic and the garden provided a beautiful and peaceful retreat after a day exploring the surrounding beaches and towns. The activities provided were greatly appreciated by the whole family and encouraged us all to spend time together, rather than watching the TV or scrolling through our phones. The cottage itself is finished to a very high standard and has a wonderful homely feel. We are most appreciative to the owners of the cottage for sharing this remarkable property with us and to Toad Hall Cottages for making the process easy and straightforward.
March 2024
We have all thoroughly enjoyed Hansel Cottage with all its lovely decor, cosy vibe, warm fire in the snug, pool playing in the TV/games room, family film watching, meals in the dining room. Imagine what it was like when the cottage was first built! The garden has been a real treat with its spring flowers, the magnolia tree revelling in its floral glory! Thank you for making your house so comfortable
October 2023
A fabulous spot for a family holiday. Great views and local strolls. We really loved having the pool table for rainy days. This place was a great spot for basing ourselves and we explored Dartmouth, Dartmeet, Totnes (great record shop), Hope Cove, East Prawle, Torcross, Slapton Sands, Bigbury on Sea, Salcombe, Kingsbridge. Awesome chips at Start Bay Inn. Lovely family times. Sat around the fire and puzzle marathons. We enjoyed the piano and have taught one of the kids chess! We hope to come again in the future.
September 2023
Another wonderful week at the cottage. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and various birdlife and bats. Milo loved exploring the garden. We will return soon!
August 2023
What a wonderful holiday we’ve had. This incredible cottage. Comfy, cosy and full of everything we needed. Ted loved the garden. The Girls loved the table tennis, pool table and all the books! South Milton beach was our favourite and Ted loved Bantham for the surf and other dog pals. The EV charger has been a challenge but we got there in the end. Thank you so much for letting us share your amazing cottage.
August 2023
An outstanding Cottage and we loved all the different areas to sit and just “be”. The outside space was well used and we just loved it. Fun times with the Pool table and absolutely everything we needed ! (I even made my homemade scones!). Surrounding areas is outstanding (got used to the roads!). We loved Blackpool Sands, Bantham Beech and the dogs loved early morning strolls and play on Slapton Sands. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Cottage with us. We don’t want to leave!
August 2023
We had problems with the hot water. We phoned you (TH) on a Sunday and had the owner phoning back very shortly thereafter - the problem was solved - well done and many thanks.
We are so pleased you enjoyed Hansel Cottage, it really is a very special place. We are glad the hot water hiccup was solved swiftly and we are pleased to hear you will be back!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hansel Cottage. The cottage was perfect for our group of friends to come together to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were impressed by the standard of decor and furnishings, and amazed by the amount of equipment available. This is without doubt the best equipped holiday property we have stayed in. We were blessed with great weather during our stay meaning we made full use of the barbecue and outside seating areas whilst enjoying the views and wildlife. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hansel Cottage and would consider staying again in the future. Thank you.
May 2023
Yes a beautiful house , beautiful gardens. Having the pool table and table tennis table is excellent . So good having 3 bathrooms . A beautiful relaxing quiet place .
April 2023
We had the best weekend celebrating a special milestone birthday. The cottage had everything we needed and more. Really felt like home! We will definitely be visiting again! Thank you!
April 2023
Had a fantastic weekend with our grown up children and their partners. Wanted somewhere nice that accepted dogs, and wow you did not disappoint. Hudson loved the huge garden. Everything was perfect. The pool table was in constant use, we taught ourselves how to play some piano pieces, cooked a huge roast and found every bit of equipment we required. We would all love to come back. Thank you!
April 2023
Large beautiful enclosed garden. Well equipped accommodation with thoughtful extras. Loved the pool table and separate lounges.
April 2023
Perfect Cottage for our Easter weekend - in fact wishing we were staying all week! It seems everything has been thought of to make it a perfect holiday. The layout is well thought out, making it perfect for time all together or a moment of quiet. The garden is super and the view amazing. Would love to return!
March 2023
Great combination of seclusion, comfort and fun. Enjoyed the games rooms, along with the snug and different rooms for chilling out in. Books and more books! Thank you for making it a memorable holiday!
February 2023
Another week in this beautiful cottage, sad to be leaving and Milo will miss the garden. Lovely to see the snow drops up and hear an owl in the valley
January 2023
Beautiful well-equipped cottage in a lovely setting, so quiet. Our dog enjoyed the garden despite the freezing temperatures! We recommend the Queens Arms in Slapton for excellent home-cooked meals, also dog-friendly.
December 2022
Wonderfully equipped home. Spotless. Everything we could possibly need whatever our age. The boys loved the Games Room especially the pool table. Stunning view from the gardens. Handbook very informative. Instructions very helpful. Nice touch with the Christmas Tree. The damp weather didn’t dampen our spirits!
December 2022
This extremely well-equipped property with quality fittings and furnishings caters for all ages. What a joy to discover that the exterior, and interior Dining Room, had been decorated for the festive season! Well done, owners + agents!
December 2022
Beautiful well-equipped cottage in a lovely setting, so quiet. Our dog enjoyed the garden despite the freezing temperatures! We recommend the Queens Arms in Slapton for excellent home-cooked meals, also dog-friendly.
September 2022
What a spectacular location for this lovely, well equipped cottage, so quiet and relaxing. Great costal walk from Hope Cove to Thurlestone. Good days out on South Devon Steam Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway – both very scenic. Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands great
August 2022
Hansel Cottage has been delightful, we have stayed in many UK cottages and barns and we all agree this has been one of our favourites. Such a beautiful spot and beautiful house. The cottage is so well equipped and every little detail seems to have been well thought out. I’d also like to say, this the first time we have stayed through Toad Hall Cottages and everyone has been so helpful. The booking process has been easy and efficient, as was amending our booking and then of course our emergency assistance yesterday! Thank you all so much, we have had wonderful holiday!
August 2022
We had a wonderful stay at Hansel Cottage and the comments for improvement above were minor issues. The location is idyllic and the garden provided a beautiful and peaceful retreat after a day exploring the surrounding beaches and towns. The activities provided were greatly appreciated by the whole family and encouraged us all to spend time together, rather than watching the TV or scrolling through our phones. The cottage itself is finished to a very high standard and has a wonderful homely feel. We are most appreciative to the owners of the cottage for sharing this remarkable property with us and to Toad Hall Cottages for making the process easy and straightforward.
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)
(95)
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)
Always a warm welcome at the Queens where food is good quality and value for money. It is not fast food but definitely worth the wait on their busier days. The gardens are beautifully kept too. Just the place to stop off after a walk around the Ley or for a very pleasant evening. Highly recommended.
April 2024
This is our 'local' when here, Kevin and Sandra are great hosts, brilliant food cooked by Kevin all the staff and locals are very welcoming
April 2024
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
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 Green Dragon
(3 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
(3 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
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
(2 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
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
Green Compass Tours
(3 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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Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
(3 miles)
(1)
Dartmouth is a particularly beautiful part of South Devon, and at the The Dartmouth Golf Club there are two courses to visit. It is one of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, and has been included in Golf Monthly's list of Great Britain and Ireland's best 80 courses. The Dartmouth Course is a more relaxing par 66, nine-hole experience and offers seven-day membership as an option. Meanwhile, the Championship Course is an 18-hole, 7,200 yard, par 72 course and has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than six occasions. Dress codes apply and there is a bar and restaurant on site as well as a spa .
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Enjoy 25% off rack rate green fees or day spa membership with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Enjoyed the pool and the sauna and the jacuzzi - very relaxing
April 2017
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
(4 miles)
(29)
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!
Our dog loved this beach and the kiosk cafe was a great addition, especially as it was very cold and windy. Shame about the parking costs.
April 2024
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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