Key Features
- Property code: NUCK
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Nuckwell Cottage enjoys a magical and secluded setting bordered by fields and cider orchards where sheep and cattle graze. With many original features such as slate floors and beamed ceilings, Nuckwell Cottage is full of character but also enjoys modern comforts such as a log burner, wifi and central heating. There is a games barn adjacent, complete with table tennis table and swingball, and a fantastic tree swing hanging from a beautiful old oak tree. Located half a mile down a long winding single track lane, though within walking distance of the village of Churchstow with a popular 13th century Inn, post office and village store, a short drive brings you to the glorious sandy beaches of Bantham, Thurlestone and Bigbury on Sea, Nuckwell Cottage is perfectly situated to provide the perfect base for couples and families to enjoy all the South Hams has to offer.
Key Features
- Property code: NUCK
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Nuckwell Cottage enjoys a magical and secluded setting bordered by fields and cider orchards where sheep and cattle graze. With many original features such as slate floors and beamed ceilings, Nuckwell Cottage is full of character but also enjoys modern comforts such as a log burner, wifi and central heating. There is a games barn adjacent, complete with table tennis table and swingball, and a fantastic tree swing hanging from a beautiful old oak tree. Located half a mile down a long winding single track lane, though within walking distance of the village of Churchstow with a popular 13th century Inn, post office and village store, a short drive brings you to the glorious sandy beaches of Bantham, Thurlestone and Bigbury on Sea, Nuckwell Cottage is perfectly situated to provide the perfect base for couples and families to enjoy all the South Hams has to offer.
Ground floor entrance leads into the farmhouse kitchen diner with electric cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Dining table to seat five, Bluetooth radio & MP3 player.
One step up to the Lounge with natural slate floor, two sofas, wall-mounted flat screen TV and DVD player, log burner, door to the front lawn.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
Ground floor family bathroom with bath and hand held shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bespoke hand crafted oak staircase to First floor:
Bedroom 1: 5ft King sized bed with wardrobe and chest of drawers, garden views.
3 steps down to Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with two 3ft beds, wardrobe and dressing table, TV, french windows leading to secluded paved patio, perfect for a morning coffee al fresco.
Bedroom 3: Single room with 3ft single bed, wardrobe and garden views.
Family shower room with power shower cubicle, basin and WC.
The cottage is surrounded by lawns, fields and orchards, with a barbecue area and low stone walls perfect to sit on. Garden furniture and barbecue provided. A stream runs beyond the orchard.
Ample space for parkign adjacent to the property
EV charging not currently possibel at this property. Nearest charging points 4 miles in Kingsbridge. .
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels). Travel cot, high chair, stair gate, Wifi, electricity and oil fired central heating, initial basket of logs.
- Pets: 1 Well behaved dog welcome - must be kept under control as livestock in surrounding fields. Pet Charge: £30 per pet per week.
- Telephone: Not provided, mobile reception good.
- Local facilities: Bantham beach 2.5 miles, Thurlestone beach 3.5 miles, Bigbury on Sea 6 miles.
- Village Shop / post office 3/4 miles Pub 3/4 of a mile in Churchstow Bigbury Golf club 6 miles. All shops, pubs and cafes in Kingsbridge 2.5 miles.
The Church House Inn
(Less than a mile)
(8)
A 13th Century village pub steeped in history with inglenook fireplace, log burners & beams a plenty, along with legends of smuggling monks and secret tunnels leading to the Church. A place to relax and enjoy really good honest pub food, a mix of classic & contemporary dishes with daily seasonal specials.
Church House Inn, Churchstow, Devon, TQ7 3QW (T: 01548 852237)
Just brilliant
September 2023
Nice pub meal in pleasant surroundings .
September 2023
Lobster course over- garlicked Seafood platter ridiculously overpriced at £125 for two A little disappointed by menu Friendly service i
August 2023
Great pub food best to book
October 2022
We had a wonderful evening at the Church House Inn. We booked a beach hut which was ideal during the very hot weather. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Cannot wait to return on our next visit to Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great food and lovely atmosphere
April 2022
Great in every aspect.
June 2021
Booking is essential. We went for lunch and enjoyed the seafood stew and mussels. Not a grain of grit. Delightful food, location and staff
August 2020
The Fisherman's Rest
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A large riverside pub with a good choice of regional beers, wine and other drinks.
The Fisherman’s Rest Fore Street, Aveton Gifford TQ7 4JL (T: 01548 550284)
Cold atmosphere, locals made you feel welcome, but the landlady! Food just like your mom would have made 30 years ago, microwaved, drab and unimaginative.
October 2017
Nice pub food and friendly staff.
August 2017
April 2017
Aune Valley Farm Shop & Café
(2 miles)
(26)
A butchers, deli, farm shop and café located in a beautiful setting, selling high quality local produce from the surrounding area. The Valley View Café provides home cooked, fresh and tasty meals, either inside in the vintage decorated café or outside on the terrace.
Aune Valley Farm Shop & Café Rake Farm, Loddiswell TQ7 4DA (T: 01548 550413)
Love the walk to this place, had a fantastic breakfast here, lovely shop too
March 2024
Hard to get a table so arrive early for lunch! Great food, generous portions. The salad, burgers and hog roast all went down very well indeed. Highly recommended. Nice views too
September 2023
Great cafe for lunch or coffee and cake, dog friendly too. Great pasties in shop.
July 2023
Lovely restaurant. This was a return visit but food not so good on second visit although they were ver busy and maybe chef was slow.
July 2023
What a find, excellent choices of deli and local foods. Cafe excellent.
July 2023
Have visited the farm shop and cafe each time we have been in devon. We have found it to be excellent.
June 2023
A lovely, friendly place- great little farm shop which is well stocked. Valley View Cafe.... the breakfast is amazing....the stuff of dreams and what a view from the outside terrace! Highly recommended and would definitely return.
May 2023
Food from shop fanatic .The cafe is always clueless
October 2022
Brilliant food and take away. Good value for money and huge portions
March 2022
Excellent food and service - with a view. Good parking.
October 2021
fantastic, amazing breakfast, lovely girls visited on 17th July 2021
July 2021
Cafe is fantastic the best in Devon, possibly the country for a cooked breakfast. Don’t miss it if you are in the area. Great service, value and excellent quality food!
October 2020
Excellent quality and range of food.
October 2020
One of the locals on the Fallapit Estate recommended that we take advantage of Fish and Chip supper offered during Covid times. Order on a Tuesday and then pick it up Wednesday evening freshly cooked - absolutely brilliant!
October 2020
Great selection of local beers, fab deli counter (highly recommend picking up some of their pasties on the way to the beach), veg and butchers counter. Used a number of times during our stay - only downside is that we couldnt find a safe (i.e non road) way to walk there,
August 2020
We visited Aune Valley Farm Shop on a couple of occasions as we were based in Loddiswell. Very clean and tidy and lovely meats and pies. We tried the pork chops and pasties and they were absolutely delicious. Well worth a visit.
June 2019
We bought the most delicious rib of beef and their own Christmas pudding which is the best we have ever tasted. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.
December 2018
Went for breakfast as a holiday treat. Lovely views, we were able to sit outdoors as the weather was so lovely. The breakfast was plentiful and of very high quality. Great coffee too.
July 2018
Excellent
July 2018
If you are staying anywhere nearby, absolutely visit this deli, butcher and cafe. The butcher (being a meat company) is first class, the deli is excellent and best of all - the cafe is fantastic - the best breakfast I think I have ever had (the big butchers), which had everything and the very best quality and best tasting ingredients. Do not miss this amazing treat!
May 2018
Super little find, enjoyed the ambience. Location out of the way not the easiest place to find but worth the effort.
October 2017
An absolute gem of a place. We had 2 cream teas here and also lunch and cakes. Food was superb on all occasions, dog friendly and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Well worth a visit you will not be disappointed
October 2017
Lovely cream teas and the Farm Shop has excellent produce. Highly recommended.
July 2017
A superb breakfast - very friendly staff - excellent view - reasonable prices. And the farm shop is small but decently stocked and alongside what I guess (I'm vegetarian) is an excellent butcher's. Go there!
April 2017
Lovely food, good views
April 2017
Popped in here for lunch and loved it. Quite a small cafe but brilliant views and really generous portions. Would defintiely recommend.
December 2016
Salcombe Suppers
(2 miles)
Been at the beach all day ? Don't want to cook but equally just want to kick back in your holiday cottage for the evening ? Salcombe Suppers offer a short but awesomely good menu of high quality family friendly suppers to take away using fresh local seafood and other delicious local ingredients. Each meal comes frozen and generously serves 4 people and are available from The Crab Shed in Salcombe or Aune Valley in Loddiswell. Check the website below for menus and further details.
The Crab Shed, Gould Rd, Salcombe TQ8 8DU
Aune Valley Farm Shop, Rake Farm, Kingsbridge TQ7 4DA
Aune Valley Food Hampers
(2 miles)
(5)
Aune Valley Deli, Butchers and Cafe are reknowned in the area for selling high quality meat and a range of the finest local produce. But if you're too busy on the beach you can order one of three luxury hampers packed with delicious things to be delivered direct to your holiday home. Choose from a Family Holiday Hamper, Devon Cream Tea Hamper or Cheese & Wine Holiday Hamper, details below. Please note the hampers need to be ordered two days in advance.
Click here for further details
Small farm shop with excellent butchers and produce. Cafe not open when we visited
October 2021
We ordered a hamper for our arrival which was superb, and visited again during the week to stock up on local meats, cheese and vegetables which were amazing quality. A lovely farm shop and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
June 2021
Fabulous shop and cafe.
June 2021
Had Saturday breakfast with a window table overlooking the valley. Excellent welcome and service throughout. Delicious full English and vegetarian alternative. Tried the deli and butchers. Excellent meat selection. Had their roast leg of lamb the next day which was tremendous.
October 2020
Lovely lunch and good shop the latter is quite expensive but the quality is excellent
April 2019
E-xplore Devon - Electric Bike Hire
(Less than a mile)
South Devon has lots of hills. Which we love of course because it makes it so gloriously beautiful but it also makes cycling a challenge. E-xplore have come up with the ultimate solution offering electric bikes to hire for your holiday, delivered direct to your cottage. So now you can explore the area’s stunning green lanes, cycle trails and beaches in a fun, healthy and hassle-free way. Based in Churchstow, near Kingsbridge serving the Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Hope Cove, Thurlestone , Bantham area.
Click here for further details
Triocean Surf Shop
(2 miles)
(2)
When in South Devon get out onto the water – or at least, that seems to be the unwritten mantra. So what you will need is the right equipment and for that you need to go to Triocean Surf Shop. South Devon's largest surf and water-sports shop located just two miles from Bantham Beach, well known as one of the premier surf spots in Devon and where, as we have mentioned, you will find some excellent tutors to get you riding waves like a pro. This is the place to buy wetsuits, surfboards, surfboard shapers, kayaks, body boards and paddle boards. See you on the water!
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off any wetsuit in store with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Great place to hire equipment, they even provide soft racks if you don't have one
December 2016
Bought a wetsuit from here for the summer and the guys were so helpful. Price matched a website I'd seen the suit on and gave me loads of good advice about the local beaches. Bantham is great but mind the rip!
December 2016
Simply Soulful Yoga
(2 miles)
Simply Soulful Yoga run by Donna McCheyne offers holistic treatments, yoga classes, workshops and retreats throughout the South Hams. Seasonal yoga classes include Stand up Paddleboard Yoga and Beach Yoga, and treatments are available in her Kingsbridge based treatment room or your holiday cottage. Donna is a qualified Yoga Teacher (FRYOG), SUP instructor and Holistic Therapist.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off classes with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card or using code YOGA-THC-10
Cookworthy Museum
(3 miles)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(3 miles)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Leas Foot Sands
(4 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
South Milton Sands
(4 miles)
(45)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
Bigbury on Sea
(4 miles)
(36)
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has visited that Bigbury on Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for sand castles and rock pooling as well as tucking into lengthy summer picnics, it is an unusual beach to visit because the tide comes in from both sides. As a result, it is an endless source of fascination for children, not least for its sea tractor which provides transport from one end of the beach to the other in order to reach Burgh Island. Burgh Island is connected to mainland England by the beach alone, it’s home to the famous art deco Burgh Island Hotel which has hosted Agatha Christie and Noel Coward since its incarnation in 1929, and has even made an appearance in the TV adaptation of Christie’s Poirot. On a practical note there is on-site parking available close to the beach with daily charges from £3.50. Toilets and shower facilities with disabled access are also nearby, and lifeguards are present from May to September. The Venus café offers teas, coffees and other refreshments including the ice creams that are of such fundamental importance for a day at the beach. Meanwhile, dog lovers will be pleased to know that four legged friends are welcome at Bigbury on Sea, but restrictions apply from 1st May until 30th September. Ultimately, Bigbury on Sea is a supremely beautiful location and fun family day out with abundant wildlife to enjoy and coastal footpaths to explore as well, making it a wonderful destination to visit on holiday in Devon, no matter what time of the year it is.
Great beach dogs allowed it's our favourite beach in south Devon
September 2023
Absolutely world class beaches around bigbury and bantham,stunning at all times.
September 2023
Fabulous sandy beach with good cafe and toilets. Advisable to get there early as parking can be an issue.
September 2023
Lovely area to visit our grandchildren loved it for body boarding. It was safe for them and also had RNLI lifeguards present. A trip on the sea tractor was quite a highlight for them.
August 2023
A beautiful beach, soo close to our holiday accommodation we could go home for lunch. Just ass well because the beach cafe is overpriced and very average.
August 2023
Great beach especially for children. Ample parking, cafe, surf shop and very clean free toilets
August 2023
Favourite sandy beach, part dog friendly over summer,
July 2023
Wonderful place, lovely walk to Burgh Island and up to top.
July 2023
A delightful spot and good water sport activities. Burgh Island is a must.
July 2023
Fabulous convergence of two tides and wonderful beaches. Beach Barista on the Bigbury side selling great coffee and ice cream. Beach shop very handy for topping up on beach gear.
June 2023
Get there early to get a car parking space. Great location for families
May 2023
Loved this beach we spent a lot of time here. Plus side - the car park machines don’t work and it was impossible to pay via the App. The parking attendant told us not to worry about trying! Minus - very smelly toilets.
August 2022
Excellent beach for all the family with dog friendly sections. Massive sandy beach when tide out. Cafe and toilets above beach. Paying for car park very difficult unless you have coins.
August 2022
Fantastic beach! The walks we had at low tide were amazing. Especially when we walked along the river looking over to Bantham.
July 2022
Wonderful beach at low tide. Great spot.
October 2021
A tranquil, enchanting destination for families and dogs alike. Away from the hustle and bustle , outstanding views, fabulous beach for walkers and bathers.
August 2021
Amazing beach and in our opinion the best in the area. Great cafe and surf shop where we hired SUPs. Visited most days and was always impressed. Visit in the evening for a beautiful sunset too. Walking over to the island and exploring there is also worth it.
August 2021
Clean and safe
July 2021
A beautiful location, and just the right amount of facilities. The roads to Bigbury can sometimes be a challenge due to narrowness, but it's worth it when you get here.
June 2021
What a really stunning beach, well worth the trip round the estuary from Noss Mayo. Gorgeous sand and very dog friendly. Worth having a coffee at the Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island.
May 2021
Beautiful location, lovely large sandy beach. If you go across to Burgh Island when the tide is out be warned the prices at Pilchard's Inn are extortionate!
May 2021
We have visited Bigbury and Burgh Island over many years, and it never disappoints; the picturesque environment does much to enhance the holiday atmosphere, and meets the needs of a relaxed holiday.This year, we enjoyed the wonderful experience of cream tea and cocktails at the famous hotel at a very reasonable price; we booked in advance, were driven to the entrance via the hotel transport, and sea tractor back - perfect afternoon!
September 2019
Bigbury bay which I have visited since a child and an amazing beach for all the family.
August 2019
Wonderful - with greats loos & cafes. The Beach Barista coffee is also great!
August 2019
Really lovely sandy beach, perfect for young families as the water stays shallow and the dog can join you in certain areas too, so makes for an all round great day out!
July 2019
Excellent beach for small children. Very clean. The sea tractor gave it an added dimension. Our 2 year old granddaughter loved riding on it!
June 2019
Fab, sand spit beach, covered at high tide, access to Burgh island. An absolute must.
July 2018
Gorgeous beach - very large and areas suitable for dogs. Check tides before you go. Walk over to Burgh island is great. Good toilets and shop - very clean.
July 2018
Wonderful beach and great view of Burgh Island and the marvellous hotel.
July 2018
Perfect
June 2018
Spent a happy afternoon watching the sea.
May 2018
Perfect location. Excellent to walk across the tombolo and explore the island. Very safe for dogs. We visited on a very sunny day in April and were lucky to get a free parking spot right by the slipway. Views from the top are wonderful. Watching the waves meet from both directions is fascinating.
April 2018
Great beach for walking the dog - only part of the beach is restricted. Not overcrowded as we visited out of season and some lovely views in all directions.
September 2017
Lovely place. Child friendly with fantastic views. Only downside is the dogs that are allowed on. It can get very busy in high season and the dogs can be a pain if running loose especially if you have got little ones. We have got a dog so it's not because we aren't dog lovers!
July 2017
Rather run down and disappointing that visitors are made to feel rather unwanted with only a small section of the pub open to non-residents and the hotel off limits completely to non-residents. View from the top lovely, but I wouldn't drive miles and miles to visit. What attracted me was the parting of the sea and that was a lovely view
June 2017
Fantastic unique place with sea both sides of the beach when the tide is out and Burgh Island to walk to with a lovely old pub but inefficient service.
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(4 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(4 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
October 2023
Very much enjoyed our stay, the cottage is in an idyllic location very close to Churchstow, Kingsbridge and the local beaches. The owners were lovely and very accommodating. We’ll definitely return it a wonderful spot.
September 2023
Had a fantastic relaxing holiday despite the weather, church house inn is fantastic
August 2023
Wonderful stay in South Devon once again. Beautiful cottage to come home to after exploring the many stunning beaches on offer in the South Hams.
June 2023
Nuckwell Cottage is an enchanting cottage in an idyllic location. It is a picture perfect "fairy tale" cottage set in a peaceful rural valley amongst fields and orchards with sheep grazing. The weather was amazing with cloudless skies and warm sunshine almost every day for 2 weeks, enabling us to make full use of the lovely large garden filled with roses and wildflowers, as well as an abundance of fruit trees. It was a nostalgic return to Nuckwell Farm for me having spent a wonderful childhood family holiday in the old farmhouse way back in 1986. The happy childhood memories of playing with the other children and riding the horses at Nuckwell Farm were only enhanced by returning for a fantastic stay at Nuckwell Cottage with my own family.
June 2023
Nuckwell Cottage is an enchanting cottage in an idyllic location.
September 2022
Excellent
September 2022
The garden was really lovely,surrounded by fruit trees. There was a games room in an outbuilding - really handy if it's raining!
August 2022
We had an excellent stay and would not change anything. The only very small thing is that it would have been useful to have a hair dryer and a cheese slice. Also, the garlic crusher was missing it's inner part. Other than that, perfect!
Thank you for your feedback which we've passed on to the owners and feel sure your helpful comments will be acted on rightaway! Delighted that you enjoyed Nuckwell, its a magical place isnt it! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the South Hams in the future. From teh Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
One more baking tray would be useful. We couldn’t find any scissors either, they would be helpful. (Really minor points). We loved staying here again, perfect quiet location, but convenient for all that South Hams have to offer. Hope to be back again before long. Thank you Sharleys
July 2022
Yes it was great, charming and beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful rural setting. A good base for visiting many great beaches, national trust properties, shops and other facilities. The hosts living next door were very helpful, friendly and generally couldn’t be better.
May 2022
Sheila and Steve were very friendly and helpful, great location.
April 2022
Nuckwell is a perfect, 'chocolate box' cottage, set in an idyllic small valley with a stream at the bottom. Although access to the property is down a rather steep and narrow country lane, this just adds to its considerable charm. The house is comfortable, well-equipped, and easily spacious enough for a family of five. Moreover, the owners, Sheila and Steve, clearly put considerable effort into keeping it scrupulously clean and well-presented. The beautiful surrounding gardens are a particular highlight, being both large and - as the house is well away from any road - safe for children to play in. They loved the rope swing. The cottage is very close to excellent beaches, at Bantham, Bigbury and Thurlestone, and to Salcombe and Kingsbridge. Dartmoor is a bit more of a drive, but well worth it for day trips. Without a doubt, Nuckwell is the best self-catering cottage that we have stayed in, and we will definitely visit again. Thank you Sheila and Steve for a wonderful holiday!
September 2021
Gorgeous cottage Shelia was very helpful and responsive Would definitely recommend and come back
September 2021
Perfect location for the two of us and our dog, who particularly loved the freedom and peacefulness of the cottage. Steve and Sheila were perfect hosts - there of needed but not intrusive.
July 2021
We loved the cottage and location and enjoyed our stay. So peaceful and comfortable, and dog friendly!
June 2021
Most delightful chocolate box farm cottage in idyllic surroundings. Wonderfully peaceful location but within easy reach of Kingsbridge. Also charming owners who introduced themselves and willing to be available for whatever our needs may have been but everything was provided and in excellent order. Would recommend it to anyone.
June 2021
A beautiful cottage in a lovely location. The owners welcomed us and were always available if we needed anything.
May 2021
Wonderful property, beautiful cottage, location lovely and peaceful, had everything we needed, local village pub about a 15 minute walk up the lane and lovely walks through the country lanes. Kingsbridge only about a 5 minute drive away where there are the supermarkets and lovely places to eat and shop.
January 2021
Second New Year in a row we have stayed here. Genuinely dog friendly. It’s a lovely compact cosy cottage with the benefit of 2 bathrooms. Much better heating than at home. So remote and yet so near to shops etc. We walked the coastal path from the Yelm Estuary to Beesands, all sections so near to the cottage. Perfect owners - Helpful, available if required but totally respectful of your privacy. A particular thank you to them for making the extra COVID effort and allowing us to stay.
July 2020
Great location and a beautiful setting surrounded by fruit trees and far enough from the beaten track that you feel like you are really getting away from it all. 10 mins drive to numerous beaches.
July 2020
Excellent holiday in a very lovely place. The garden was exceptional. Our hosts were very helpful.
September 2019
Lovely cottage
July 2019
Lovely cottage and rural location - cottage description on website should include that it is down a tiny Devon lane which you can’t really walk up/down especially with children as nowhere to go if Vehicle comes down. Could be more cupboard space for food in kitchen for self catering property also.
Many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and location, albeit down a typically narrow Devon lane. We have passed on your comments with regard to making more storage space in the kitchen, and look forward to welcoming you back to South Devon in the future. From the Toad Hall team.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2019
We had a lovely stay ....fabulous location and very peaceful.
August 2018
A beautiful cottage
October 2023
Very much enjoyed our stay, the cottage is in an idyllic location very close to Churchstow, Kingsbridge and the local beaches. The owners were lovely and very accommodating. We’ll definitely return it a wonderful spot.
September 2023
Had a fantastic relaxing holiday despite the weather, church house inn is fantastic
August 2023
Wonderful stay in South Devon once again. Beautiful cottage to come home to after exploring the many stunning beaches on offer in the South Hams.
June 2023
Nuckwell Cottage is an enchanting cottage in an idyllic location. It is a picture perfect "fairy tale" cottage set in a peaceful rural valley amongst fields and orchards with sheep grazing. The weather was amazing with cloudless skies and warm sunshine almost every day for 2 weeks, enabling us to make full use of the lovely large garden filled with roses and wildflowers, as well as an abundance of fruit trees. It was a nostalgic return to Nuckwell Farm for me having spent a wonderful childhood family holiday in the old farmhouse way back in 1986. The happy childhood memories of playing with the other children and riding the horses at Nuckwell Farm were only enhanced by returning for a fantastic stay at Nuckwell Cottage with my own family.
June 2023
Nuckwell Cottage is an enchanting cottage in an idyllic location.
September 2022
Excellent
September 2022
The garden was really lovely,surrounded by fruit trees. There was a games room in an outbuilding - really handy if it's raining!
August 2022
We had an excellent stay and would not change anything. The only very small thing is that it would have been useful to have a hair dryer and a cheese slice. Also, the garlic crusher was missing it's inner part. Other than that, perfect!
Thank you for your feedback which we've passed on to the owners and feel sure your helpful comments will be acted on rightaway! Delighted that you enjoyed Nuckwell, its a magical place isnt it! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the South Hams in the future. From teh Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
One more baking tray would be useful. We couldn’t find any scissors either, they would be helpful. (Really minor points). We loved staying here again, perfect quiet location, but convenient for all that South Hams have to offer. Hope to be back again before long. Thank you Sharleys
July 2022
Yes it was great, charming and beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful rural setting. A good base for visiting many great beaches, national trust properties, shops and other facilities. The hosts living next door were very helpful, friendly and generally couldn’t be better.
May 2022
Sheila and Steve were very friendly and helpful, great location.
April 2022
Nuckwell is a perfect, 'chocolate box' cottage, set in an idyllic small valley with a stream at the bottom. Although access to the property is down a rather steep and narrow country lane, this just adds to its considerable charm. The house is comfortable, well-equipped, and easily spacious enough for a family of five. Moreover, the owners, Sheila and Steve, clearly put considerable effort into keeping it scrupulously clean and well-presented. The beautiful surrounding gardens are a particular highlight, being both large and - as the house is well away from any road - safe for children to play in. They loved the rope swing. The cottage is very close to excellent beaches, at Bantham, Bigbury and Thurlestone, and to Salcombe and Kingsbridge. Dartmoor is a bit more of a drive, but well worth it for day trips. Without a doubt, Nuckwell is the best self-catering cottage that we have stayed in, and we will definitely visit again. Thank you Sheila and Steve for a wonderful holiday!
September 2021
Gorgeous cottage Shelia was very helpful and responsive Would definitely recommend and come back
September 2021
Perfect location for the two of us and our dog, who particularly loved the freedom and peacefulness of the cottage. Steve and Sheila were perfect hosts - there of needed but not intrusive.
July 2021
We loved the cottage and location and enjoyed our stay. So peaceful and comfortable, and dog friendly!
June 2021
Most delightful chocolate box farm cottage in idyllic surroundings. Wonderfully peaceful location but within easy reach of Kingsbridge. Also charming owners who introduced themselves and willing to be available for whatever our needs may have been but everything was provided and in excellent order. Would recommend it to anyone.
June 2021
A beautiful cottage in a lovely location. The owners welcomed us and were always available if we needed anything.
May 2021
Wonderful property, beautiful cottage, location lovely and peaceful, had everything we needed, local village pub about a 15 minute walk up the lane and lovely walks through the country lanes. Kingsbridge only about a 5 minute drive away where there are the supermarkets and lovely places to eat and shop.
January 2021
Second New Year in a row we have stayed here. Genuinely dog friendly. It’s a lovely compact cosy cottage with the benefit of 2 bathrooms. Much better heating than at home. So remote and yet so near to shops etc. We walked the coastal path from the Yelm Estuary to Beesands, all sections so near to the cottage. Perfect owners - Helpful, available if required but totally respectful of your privacy. A particular thank you to them for making the extra COVID effort and allowing us to stay.
July 2020
Great location and a beautiful setting surrounded by fruit trees and far enough from the beaten track that you feel like you are really getting away from it all. 10 mins drive to numerous beaches.
July 2020
Excellent holiday in a very lovely place. The garden was exceptional. Our hosts were very helpful.
September 2019
Lovely cottage
July 2019
Lovely cottage and rural location - cottage description on website should include that it is down a tiny Devon lane which you can’t really walk up/down especially with children as nowhere to go if Vehicle comes down. Could be more cupboard space for food in kitchen for self catering property also.
Many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and location, albeit down a typically narrow Devon lane. We have passed on your comments with regard to making more storage space in the kitchen, and look forward to welcoming you back to South Devon in the future. From the Toad Hall team.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2019
We had a lovely stay ....fabulous location and very peaceful.
August 2018
A beautiful cottage
The Church House Inn
(Less than a mile)
(8)
A 13th Century village pub steeped in history with inglenook fireplace, log burners & beams a plenty, along with legends of smuggling monks and secret tunnels leading to the Church. A place to relax and enjoy really good honest pub food, a mix of classic & contemporary dishes with daily seasonal specials.
Church House Inn, Churchstow, Devon, TQ7 3QW (T: 01548 852237)
Just brilliant
September 2023
Nice pub meal in pleasant surroundings .
September 2023
Lobster course over- garlicked Seafood platter ridiculously overpriced at £125 for two A little disappointed by menu Friendly service i
August 2023
Great pub food best to book
October 2022
We had a wonderful evening at the Church House Inn. We booked a beach hut which was ideal during the very hot weather. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Cannot wait to return on our next visit to Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great food and lovely atmosphere
April 2022
Great in every aspect.
June 2021
Booking is essential. We went for lunch and enjoyed the seafood stew and mussels. Not a grain of grit. Delightful food, location and staff
August 2020
The Fisherman's Rest
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A large riverside pub with a good choice of regional beers, wine and other drinks.
The Fisherman’s Rest Fore Street, Aveton Gifford TQ7 4JL (T: 01548 550284)
Cold atmosphere, locals made you feel welcome, but the landlady! Food just like your mom would have made 30 years ago, microwaved, drab and unimaginative.
October 2017
Nice pub food and friendly staff.
August 2017
April 2017
Aune Valley Farm Shop & Café
(2 miles)
(26)
A butchers, deli, farm shop and café located in a beautiful setting, selling high quality local produce from the surrounding area. The Valley View Café provides home cooked, fresh and tasty meals, either inside in the vintage decorated café or outside on the terrace.
Aune Valley Farm Shop & Café Rake Farm, Loddiswell TQ7 4DA (T: 01548 550413)
Love the walk to this place, had a fantastic breakfast here, lovely shop too
March 2024
Hard to get a table so arrive early for lunch! Great food, generous portions. The salad, burgers and hog roast all went down very well indeed. Highly recommended. Nice views too
September 2023
Great cafe for lunch or coffee and cake, dog friendly too. Great pasties in shop.
July 2023
Lovely restaurant. This was a return visit but food not so good on second visit although they were ver busy and maybe chef was slow.
July 2023
What a find, excellent choices of deli and local foods. Cafe excellent.
July 2023
Have visited the farm shop and cafe each time we have been in devon. We have found it to be excellent.
June 2023
A lovely, friendly place- great little farm shop which is well stocked. Valley View Cafe.... the breakfast is amazing....the stuff of dreams and what a view from the outside terrace! Highly recommended and would definitely return.
May 2023
Food from shop fanatic .The cafe is always clueless
October 2022
Brilliant food and take away. Good value for money and huge portions
March 2022
Excellent food and service - with a view. Good parking.
October 2021
fantastic, amazing breakfast, lovely girls visited on 17th July 2021
July 2021
Cafe is fantastic the best in Devon, possibly the country for a cooked breakfast. Don’t miss it if you are in the area. Great service, value and excellent quality food!
October 2020
Excellent quality and range of food.
October 2020
One of the locals on the Fallapit Estate recommended that we take advantage of Fish and Chip supper offered during Covid times. Order on a Tuesday and then pick it up Wednesday evening freshly cooked - absolutely brilliant!
October 2020
Great selection of local beers, fab deli counter (highly recommend picking up some of their pasties on the way to the beach), veg and butchers counter. Used a number of times during our stay - only downside is that we couldnt find a safe (i.e non road) way to walk there,
August 2020
We visited Aune Valley Farm Shop on a couple of occasions as we were based in Loddiswell. Very clean and tidy and lovely meats and pies. We tried the pork chops and pasties and they were absolutely delicious. Well worth a visit.
June 2019
We bought the most delicious rib of beef and their own Christmas pudding which is the best we have ever tasted. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.
December 2018
Went for breakfast as a holiday treat. Lovely views, we were able to sit outdoors as the weather was so lovely. The breakfast was plentiful and of very high quality. Great coffee too.
July 2018
Excellent
July 2018
If you are staying anywhere nearby, absolutely visit this deli, butcher and cafe. The butcher (being a meat company) is first class, the deli is excellent and best of all - the cafe is fantastic - the best breakfast I think I have ever had (the big butchers), which had everything and the very best quality and best tasting ingredients. Do not miss this amazing treat!
May 2018
Super little find, enjoyed the ambience. Location out of the way not the easiest place to find but worth the effort.
October 2017
An absolute gem of a place. We had 2 cream teas here and also lunch and cakes. Food was superb on all occasions, dog friendly and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Well worth a visit you will not be disappointed
October 2017
Lovely cream teas and the Farm Shop has excellent produce. Highly recommended.
July 2017
A superb breakfast - very friendly staff - excellent view - reasonable prices. And the farm shop is small but decently stocked and alongside what I guess (I'm vegetarian) is an excellent butcher's. Go there!
April 2017
Lovely food, good views
April 2017
Popped in here for lunch and loved it. Quite a small cafe but brilliant views and really generous portions. Would defintiely recommend.
December 2016
Salcombe Suppers
(2 miles)
Been at the beach all day ? Don't want to cook but equally just want to kick back in your holiday cottage for the evening ? Salcombe Suppers offer a short but awesomely good menu of high quality family friendly suppers to take away using fresh local seafood and other delicious local ingredients. Each meal comes frozen and generously serves 4 people and are available from The Crab Shed in Salcombe or Aune Valley in Loddiswell. Check the website below for menus and further details.
The Crab Shed, Gould Rd, Salcombe TQ8 8DU
Aune Valley Farm Shop, Rake Farm, Kingsbridge TQ7 4DA
Aune Valley Food Hampers
(2 miles)
(5)
Aune Valley Deli, Butchers and Cafe are reknowned in the area for selling high quality meat and a range of the finest local produce. But if you're too busy on the beach you can order one of three luxury hampers packed with delicious things to be delivered direct to your holiday home. Choose from a Family Holiday Hamper, Devon Cream Tea Hamper or Cheese & Wine Holiday Hamper, details below. Please note the hampers need to be ordered two days in advance.
Click here for further details
Small farm shop with excellent butchers and produce. Cafe not open when we visited
October 2021
We ordered a hamper for our arrival which was superb, and visited again during the week to stock up on local meats, cheese and vegetables which were amazing quality. A lovely farm shop and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
June 2021
Fabulous shop and cafe.
June 2021
Had Saturday breakfast with a window table overlooking the valley. Excellent welcome and service throughout. Delicious full English and vegetarian alternative. Tried the deli and butchers. Excellent meat selection. Had their roast leg of lamb the next day which was tremendous.
October 2020
Lovely lunch and good shop the latter is quite expensive but the quality is excellent
April 2019
E-xplore Devon - Electric Bike Hire
(Less than a mile)
South Devon has lots of hills. Which we love of course because it makes it so gloriously beautiful but it also makes cycling a challenge. E-xplore have come up with the ultimate solution offering electric bikes to hire for your holiday, delivered direct to your cottage. So now you can explore the area’s stunning green lanes, cycle trails and beaches in a fun, healthy and hassle-free way. Based in Churchstow, near Kingsbridge serving the Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Hope Cove, Thurlestone , Bantham area.
Click here for further details
Triocean Surf Shop
(2 miles)
(2)
When in South Devon get out onto the water – or at least, that seems to be the unwritten mantra. So what you will need is the right equipment and for that you need to go to Triocean Surf Shop. South Devon's largest surf and water-sports shop located just two miles from Bantham Beach, well known as one of the premier surf spots in Devon and where, as we have mentioned, you will find some excellent tutors to get you riding waves like a pro. This is the place to buy wetsuits, surfboards, surfboard shapers, kayaks, body boards and paddle boards. See you on the water!
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off any wetsuit in store with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Great place to hire equipment, they even provide soft racks if you don't have one
December 2016
Bought a wetsuit from here for the summer and the guys were so helpful. Price matched a website I'd seen the suit on and gave me loads of good advice about the local beaches. Bantham is great but mind the rip!
December 2016
Simply Soulful Yoga
(2 miles)
Simply Soulful Yoga run by Donna McCheyne offers holistic treatments, yoga classes, workshops and retreats throughout the South Hams. Seasonal yoga classes include Stand up Paddleboard Yoga and Beach Yoga, and treatments are available in her Kingsbridge based treatment room or your holiday cottage. Donna is a qualified Yoga Teacher (FRYOG), SUP instructor and Holistic Therapist.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off classes with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card or using code YOGA-THC-10
Cookworthy Museum
(3 miles)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(3 miles)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Leas Foot Sands
(4 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
South Milton Sands
(4 miles)
(45)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
Bigbury on Sea
(4 miles)
(36)
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has visited that Bigbury on Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for sand castles and rock pooling as well as tucking into lengthy summer picnics, it is an unusual beach to visit because the tide comes in from both sides. As a result, it is an endless source of fascination for children, not least for its sea tractor which provides transport from one end of the beach to the other in order to reach Burgh Island. Burgh Island is connected to mainland England by the beach alone, it’s home to the famous art deco Burgh Island Hotel which has hosted Agatha Christie and Noel Coward since its incarnation in 1929, and has even made an appearance in the TV adaptation of Christie’s Poirot. On a practical note there is on-site parking available close to the beach with daily charges from £3.50. Toilets and shower facilities with disabled access are also nearby, and lifeguards are present from May to September. The Venus café offers teas, coffees and other refreshments including the ice creams that are of such fundamental importance for a day at the beach. Meanwhile, dog lovers will be pleased to know that four legged friends are welcome at Bigbury on Sea, but restrictions apply from 1st May until 30th September. Ultimately, Bigbury on Sea is a supremely beautiful location and fun family day out with abundant wildlife to enjoy and coastal footpaths to explore as well, making it a wonderful destination to visit on holiday in Devon, no matter what time of the year it is.
Great beach dogs allowed it's our favourite beach in south Devon
September 2023
Absolutely world class beaches around bigbury and bantham,stunning at all times.
September 2023
Fabulous sandy beach with good cafe and toilets. Advisable to get there early as parking can be an issue.
September 2023
Lovely area to visit our grandchildren loved it for body boarding. It was safe for them and also had RNLI lifeguards present. A trip on the sea tractor was quite a highlight for them.
August 2023
A beautiful beach, soo close to our holiday accommodation we could go home for lunch. Just ass well because the beach cafe is overpriced and very average.
August 2023
Great beach especially for children. Ample parking, cafe, surf shop and very clean free toilets
August 2023
Favourite sandy beach, part dog friendly over summer,
July 2023
Wonderful place, lovely walk to Burgh Island and up to top.
July 2023
A delightful spot and good water sport activities. Burgh Island is a must.
July 2023
Fabulous convergence of two tides and wonderful beaches. Beach Barista on the Bigbury side selling great coffee and ice cream. Beach shop very handy for topping up on beach gear.
June 2023
Get there early to get a car parking space. Great location for families
May 2023
Loved this beach we spent a lot of time here. Plus side - the car park machines don’t work and it was impossible to pay via the App. The parking attendant told us not to worry about trying! Minus - very smelly toilets.
August 2022
Excellent beach for all the family with dog friendly sections. Massive sandy beach when tide out. Cafe and toilets above beach. Paying for car park very difficult unless you have coins.
August 2022
Fantastic beach! The walks we had at low tide were amazing. Especially when we walked along the river looking over to Bantham.
July 2022
Wonderful beach at low tide. Great spot.
October 2021
A tranquil, enchanting destination for families and dogs alike. Away from the hustle and bustle , outstanding views, fabulous beach for walkers and bathers.
August 2021
Amazing beach and in our opinion the best in the area. Great cafe and surf shop where we hired SUPs. Visited most days and was always impressed. Visit in the evening for a beautiful sunset too. Walking over to the island and exploring there is also worth it.
August 2021
Clean and safe
July 2021
A beautiful location, and just the right amount of facilities. The roads to Bigbury can sometimes be a challenge due to narrowness, but it's worth it when you get here.
June 2021
What a really stunning beach, well worth the trip round the estuary from Noss Mayo. Gorgeous sand and very dog friendly. Worth having a coffee at the Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island.
May 2021
Beautiful location, lovely large sandy beach. If you go across to Burgh Island when the tide is out be warned the prices at Pilchard's Inn are extortionate!
May 2021
We have visited Bigbury and Burgh Island over many years, and it never disappoints; the picturesque environment does much to enhance the holiday atmosphere, and meets the needs of a relaxed holiday.This year, we enjoyed the wonderful experience of cream tea and cocktails at the famous hotel at a very reasonable price; we booked in advance, were driven to the entrance via the hotel transport, and sea tractor back - perfect afternoon!
September 2019
Bigbury bay which I have visited since a child and an amazing beach for all the family.
August 2019
Wonderful - with greats loos & cafes. The Beach Barista coffee is also great!
August 2019
Really lovely sandy beach, perfect for young families as the water stays shallow and the dog can join you in certain areas too, so makes for an all round great day out!
July 2019
Excellent beach for small children. Very clean. The sea tractor gave it an added dimension. Our 2 year old granddaughter loved riding on it!
June 2019
Fab, sand spit beach, covered at high tide, access to Burgh island. An absolute must.
July 2018
Gorgeous beach - very large and areas suitable for dogs. Check tides before you go. Walk over to Burgh island is great. Good toilets and shop - very clean.
July 2018
Wonderful beach and great view of Burgh Island and the marvellous hotel.
July 2018
Perfect
June 2018
Spent a happy afternoon watching the sea.
May 2018
Perfect location. Excellent to walk across the tombolo and explore the island. Very safe for dogs. We visited on a very sunny day in April and were lucky to get a free parking spot right by the slipway. Views from the top are wonderful. Watching the waves meet from both directions is fascinating.
April 2018
Great beach for walking the dog - only part of the beach is restricted. Not overcrowded as we visited out of season and some lovely views in all directions.
September 2017
Lovely place. Child friendly with fantastic views. Only downside is the dogs that are allowed on. It can get very busy in high season and the dogs can be a pain if running loose especially if you have got little ones. We have got a dog so it's not because we aren't dog lovers!
July 2017
Rather run down and disappointing that visitors are made to feel rather unwanted with only a small section of the pub open to non-residents and the hotel off limits completely to non-residents. View from the top lovely, but I wouldn't drive miles and miles to visit. What attracted me was the parting of the sea and that was a lovely view
June 2017
Fantastic unique place with sea both sides of the beach when the tide is out and Burgh Island to walk to with a lovely old pub but inefficient service.
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(4 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(4 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
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