Key Features
- Property code: OLDCH
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 3pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This unusual property has been tastefully and imaginatively converted from a former 19th century chapel and makes a wonderful, luxury holiday destination. At this beautiful holiday cottage, situated in Noss Mayo, South Devon on the hillside overlooking a creek, the visitor can enjoy wonderful views of the estuary from the verandah, looking towards the pretty twin village of Newton Ferrers. These two villages, scattered around the foreshore on either side of the beautiful Yealm estuary are the epitome of a Devon seaside destination, with colourful cottages, cosy traditional inns, a bustle of yachting and boating activity and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most spectacular coastline in the South West. The Old Chapel has a contemporary open plan living area with vaulted ceilings, feature windows and oak flooring that combine to create a wonderfully relaxing area for guests to unwind. A wide veranda, accessible through the display windows in the lounge, is a perfect place to sit or dine al fresco in the summer evenings whilst watching the lazy activity on the water. Downstairs, the three large bedrooms each have their own shower or bathroom facilities. Some of Devon’s loveliest sandy beaches are a short distance away, the Dartmoor National Park can be reached in under half an hour and you are just a short drive from the border of the dramatic Celtic county of Cornwall. Whether you enjoy the coast or countryside, Noss Mayo offers a taste of coastal village life providing a relaxing escape for old and young alike.
Key Features
- Property code: OLDCH
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 3pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This unusual property has been tastefully and imaginatively converted from a former 19th century chapel and makes a wonderful, luxury holiday destination. At this beautiful holiday cottage, situated in Noss Mayo, South Devon on the hillside overlooking a creek, the visitor can enjoy wonderful views of the estuary from the verandah, looking towards the pretty twin village of Newton Ferrers. These two villages, scattered around the foreshore on either side of the beautiful Yealm estuary are the epitome of a Devon seaside destination, with colourful cottages, cosy traditional inns, a bustle of yachting and boating activity and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most spectacular coastline in the South West. The Old Chapel has a contemporary open plan living area with vaulted ceilings, feature windows and oak flooring that combine to create a wonderfully relaxing area for guests to unwind. A wide veranda, accessible through the display windows in the lounge, is a perfect place to sit or dine al fresco in the summer evenings whilst watching the lazy activity on the water. Downstairs, the three large bedrooms each have their own shower or bathroom facilities. Some of Devon’s loveliest sandy beaches are a short distance away, the Dartmoor National Park can be reached in under half an hour and you are just a short drive from the border of the dramatic Celtic county of Cornwall. Whether you enjoy the coast or countryside, Noss Mayo offers a taste of coastal village life providing a relaxing escape for old and young alike.
Door from lane into foyer and then into hallway. Open tread wooden stairs up to large open plan living area with oak flooring, real flame “log” gas stove and panoramic windows opening onto the decked verandah. Lounge area with sofa, 2 leather armchairs and 2 leather occasional chairs, flat screen TV and DVD. Dining area furnished with wooden table and chairs to seat 6. Ultra modern kitchen featuring granite worktops, with island unit housing a ceramic hob and microwave, which also provides a breakfast bar area. Eye level double oven and grill, dishwasher and fridge with separate freezer. The ground floor has three generous bedrooms and a utility room with washer/dryer and worktop with sink. The beautifully furnished master bedroom has a 4ft 6in double bed, antique wardrobe and pretty mirrored dressing table, (marble topped chest of drawers in passageway immediately outside bedroom) and an en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC. Second bedroom with 5ft double bed, fitted wardrobe, marble topped chest of drawers and bedside cabinets, wall mounted flat screen TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds, chest of drawers, hanging rail and large wall mounted flat screen TV, ideal for computer games or getting the kids away to grant the adults some peace and quiet. En-suite wet room with shower, hand basin and WC. Please note: open tread staircase, no fireguard and hard surfaces; children will need to take care.
Glazed doors from the lounge area open onto a wide private verandah with views to the estuary and furnished with rattan outdoor corner sofa to seat 6 with coffee table.
Noss Mayo is a pretty riverside village nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the south coast of Devon, between Salcombe and Plymouth. The village faces neighbouring Newton Ferrers across a beautiful tidal creek in the River Yealm estuary, and is bordered by picturesque woodlands.
Noss Mayo enjoys stunning views over the estuary, and offers a peaceful spot from which to watch varied bird and water life as well as activities on the river. The sheltered harbour, with its colourful sailing dinghies, is well protected from storms in the Channel and makes ideal sailing waters for novices and experienced sailors alike.
Wander past charming waterside cottages, to the Swan Inn for a refreshing beer or to The Ship Inn for fine food. At low tide, cross the causeway to Newton Ferrers for a few shops, a café, and the Dolphin Inn with its ample beer garden looking over the creek. High tide offers the excuse to take the ferry (or paddle or sail!) to secure your fresh croissants from the local Post Office and store.
Walkers will enjoy the half hour stroll or more from Noss Mayo through idyllic woodland to Cellars Beach, located on the South West Coast Path, and from there, up to Gara Point. There are several unspoilt beaches within a short drive, which include family-friendly Wembury, dog-friendly Wonwell, and beautiful beach Mothecombe which is a hidden gem and offers excellent bathing at low tide.
Plymouth is conveniently situated, just 10 miles away, and is well worth visiting for a day trip or two. Highlights include the Hoe, with its iconic lighthouse and spectacular views across the world-famous natural harbour, the National Marine Aquarium, and the vibrant Barbican area with its theatre and a fantastic selection of waterside restaurants, pubs, and bars.
A holiday cottage in Noss Mayo offers a very peaceful base from which to explore stunning coastline, pretty villages and the historic city of Plymouth.
Either in front of the property or the foreshore above the high tide mark or in a municipal free car park 150 yards.
- Included: Bed linen, towels, WiFi, central heating (gas) and electricity.
- Telephone: For incoming calls and outgoing emergency calls only.
- Dogs: 1 well behaved dog welcome. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week
- Local Facilities: Beaches at Stoke beach and Cellar beach three-quarters of a mile. Mothecombe beach 3 miles. Pubs within easy walking distance. Shops in Newton Ferrers. Plymouth, 8 miles.
The Ship Inn - Noss Mayo
(Less than a mile)
(97)
A pretty waterside pub where children can paddle in the water and yachtsmen tie up their boats outside. Here you can enjoy local beers and fresh homemade food, whilst enjoying the view over the Yealm estuary.
The Ship Inn Noss Mayo, Plymouth PL8 1EW (T: 01752 872387)
Fabulously friendly and welcoming pub, locals were so friendly! Staff and food were fantastic, thoroughly recommend!
April 2024
Pretty location and good food.
October 2023
Nice Sunday Lunch, nice Pizza's and reasonably priced.
September 2023
Lovely food, great service but lots of flys everywhere
September 2023
Our Tesco delivery man couldn’t find the house so Lisa gave us a Red Cross parcel for breakfast with lots of great food. No charge. Thoroughly brilliant. The ship itself is an absolutely wonderful place whether for a great lunch or dinner or just a drink. The Trio of Fish starter is beyond good and the Fresh fish is second to none Absolutely recommended!
September 2023
Excellent pub in every respect, location, food, drinks and delightful staff.
September 2023
Great food and drink! Very helpful and cheerful team! Highly recommend!
August 2023
Lovely place,really nice food
July 2023
Noss Mayo - a gem tucked away, lovely walks and estuary views. Good food and local brews.
July 2023
Lovely pub in a fantastic setting with great staff and good food
June 2023
We felt that the level of service had declined over the past 12 months, however the food was still good.
May 2023
Great food. Great location. Accepts dogs inside and out. Friendly staff.
May 2023
Location excellent, food fantastic, staff great. Fantastic Gluten Free pizzas one very happy coeliac customer.
May 2023
The ship Inn was brilliant ,the food the staff and the ambience ,would definitely use it again if we were down that way .
May 2023
Brilliant location, great food and pizzas and wonderful staff throughout. Could not fault it in any way. We have used it on many visits and it just gets better.
April 2023
We had a lovely meal here during our stay in Noss Mayo. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere
September 2022
Excellent pub - beautiful location, food , and service.
August 2022
Wonderful food and attentive staff. It is popular though, so book ahead of you want to be sure if a table!
August 2022
Beautiful ambience. Outside had a Mediterranean vibe especially in the evening. Owners were lovely. Food was amazing.
August 2022
We enjoyed a pleasant lunch with our family. Nicely presented pub food with friendly staff.
June 2022
Lovely location and friendly and helpful staff. Food excellent and good quality and choice.
June 2022
Great pub and good quality food and service.
June 2022
Food excellent, staff amazing. Charlie was really helpful. Great location
June 2022
Great location, excellent in every way.
May 2022
Fabulous and relaxed restaurant, great service, delicious food, reasonably priced and dog friendly would highly recommend.
May 2022
Lovely garden by the water, slick service from a personable young team, but given this is regarded as more of a gastro-pub, we found the food to be underwhelming. The fish and chips was greasy, the chips underdone and soggy and you really can't charge £16 and serve tartare sauce out of a jar.
May 2022
Stayed in a lovely little cottage last week by the Ship. Cannot fault the food or service. 5 star all the way, Tracy and Keith
April 2022
Love this pub/restaurant and always go there several times when we are on holiday in the area. Charlie and Lisa and all the team are extremely friendly and the service is second to none.
April 2022
Very handy for us being just across the road , pleasant staff and excellent food and drink
November 2021
This is our favourite place. Especially with the good weather .
October 2021
Wonderful location with excellent food and staff. Very good choice on menu and can thoroughly recommend the waffles!!!
October 2021
Have eaten in The Ship on so many occasions and have always had a very enjoyable evening. Good service, lovely atmosphere and good food
October 2021
Very nice gastro pub food. The Swan Inn on the opposite shore is also worth a visit for a traditional pub atmosphere.
September 2021
Highlight of our holiday. The Ship does some great food.
September 2021
A great waterside pub with excellent service. However the owners felt a need to take their staff on holiday the week we were there, which is peak holiday time, so it was closed the day after we arrived! A lovely gesture for sure and a sign that this pub has overcome the lockdown dramas in such a short period. Used another village pub instead, which was fantastic.
September 2021
Our favourite place to eat in Noss Mayo. Both the food and the service were brilliant. Highly recommend.
September 2021
Lovely food
September 2021
Love the location and the staff. Food is very good as well and would thoroughly recommend it to everyone! Only comment would be it would be nice to see a change of menu occasionally and perhaps some specials too.
August 2021
Fabulous meal for a large number . Perfect in the glass house . Attentive staff very welcoming Thanks !
August 2021
We had a delicious meal here, eating early evening as we had our granddaughter with us. Our table was ready on time and we felt comfortable and welcome. The decor is lovely as is the view. Wish we had more time to revisit. Parking on the beach was fun but it’s easy to check the tides.
June 2021
Generally good - we went four times, but marred when one of the staff had a bit of a strop when we asked to pay on more than one credit card. You're in the service industry, people!!
June 2021
Although not taking bookings when we visited in late April, the staff managed to find us a table at lunchtime. The staff, service, food and beer were all excellent.
May 2021
Visited several times during our break in Noss Mayo. Lovely pace to sit watching the boats bobbing around. The food on each occasion was excellent with great staff, both efficient and friendly and very COVID safe.
May 2021
We had some great meals here and found Lisa very helpful ? The scallops were excellent.
May 2021
Great outdoor terrace, good food & drink and very efficient and friendly service
April 2021
Perfect outdoor dining
April 2021
This place is insanely good.
January 2021
Superb on every level.
October 2020
Very good food with excellent service and location. Staff and owners make everybody feel very much at home. Will be coming back.
October 2020
Excellent pub, food and staff
October 2020
Couldn't fault the food or service in this pub. Despite the restraints introduced because of Covid 19, the staff were attentive and friendly. As always the food was excellent.
October 2020
Lovely pub and restaurant both inside and out on the terrace. Very friendly and great food.
September 2020
Excellent pub with stunning terrace, good food and super young staff.
September 2020
Great location, lovely food.
September 2020
Pretty pub great location and helpful staff.
September 2020
Fabulous! A perfect location, superb service, fab food beautifully presented, friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. Thankyou!
September 2020
Such a lovely pub, many years of holiday meals here and it never disappoints. Good quality meals, great service and a fabulous location.
August 2020
The food was excellent and the situation of the pub very attractive. Good service and they have implemented measures to prevent the spread of Covid.
August 2020
Great pub ! Tables outside perfect for a drink. Ate in the glass house good service, good food .Stayed across the estuary so perfect location for us !
August 2020
Great food, lovely location. Service slow and hard to park!
July 2020
Favourite Pub ever.Missef the frindy faces the hospitality, the food , the wine the view. See you in Juy.
May 2020
Very friendly staff. Great food.excellent location
January 2020
Wonderful food based pub. Have visited several times and always had a lovely meal and very attentive service. Book ahead especially Friday or Saturday evenings. Dog friendly on the lower floor but the deck on the upper floor is our favourite spot.
October 2019
VISITED THE PUB TWICE DURING OUR STAY. WE BOOKED SUNDAY LUNCH IN ADVANCE AND THE MEAL WAS DELICIOUS. THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND OBLIGING. AMALIA AND MIKE - BEDFORD
October 2019
Excellent on each visit. Food of a good standard and in a lovely location.
October 2019
Had a great meal to the usual high standard. Very quick service. Lovely staff.
October 2019
An all round delight - such a wonderful find in such a wonderful setting. Exquisite waterfront location; low key but stylish interiors, welcoming ambience; friendly, efficient staff and great food. A must visit!
September 2019
We booked a large group with children for an early evening dinner. We were welcomed and made extremely comfortable in the new 'glass house'. This was a beautiful private room opening onto the terrace where the children could watch the boats and we could all enjoy the view. The service was impeccable and the food first class. The whole experience made for a very special evening. Thank you.
September 2019
A great place to eat, very friendly and accommodating.
August 2019
Amazing food, location and service as ever. Always a favourite!
August 2019
A simply fantastic pub, great food and brilliant and friendly staff. We ate there three times in the week we stayed and they could not have done more for us. We also tried to see how we could install a zip wire from our balcony to the bar!!!! We will certainly be back!!
July 2019
Fantastic location. Food good. Pleasant waiting staff. Advisable to book in advance. Check times of high water if parking right outside. We saw one car almost float away.
June 2019
Congratulations to the owners family and staff for providing a wonderful dining experience every evening of our week at a nearby cottage (Toll House) its very rare to have good food, service and a very friendly atmosphere. Well done everyone. Terry & Wendy DODD.
May 2019
Great location, nice outside space, very good food, excellent service and a good selection of local beer. What more could you want!
April 2019
Beautiful food, dog friendly and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend
April 2019
Always have a great meal here and staff very friendly and helpful.
December 2018
Had a lovely Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve 2018 and they even managed to fit us in early evening without an advance reservation so that was very impressive. My husband had venison which he pronounced a bit chewy. On another occasion we both had fish & chips which were a bit greasy unfortunately. Great atmosphere and location.
December 2018
Excellent food and good service. Great local beer.
October 2018
They just get it right, great service, great food perfectly cooked & presented with no pretentious twaddle. Oh & it's consistent, every time we come back the standards are maintained.
September 2018
We've been going to The Ship Inn for many years now - always great food and friendly, helpful staff. We went five times on this trip!
August 2018
Would recommend this place, superb food and a fantastic venue. You can walk across the river at low tide, much cheaper then the ferry at £3:50 for 100 metres per person, each way!
August 2018
We’ve eaten at the Ship many times over the years, and the food has always been excellent, and the location is just gorgeous (but careful where you park when the tide’s coming in!)
August 2018
Super Sunday lumch...walkable from The Swan in Niss Mayo and also The Dolphin in Bewton Ferrars at low tide. Amaxing rosdt di ners ans fabous burger and chips and fush and chips tremendous. Lovelt staff. Dog friendly.
July 2018
Beautiful setting very friendly slightly more expensive than your average local but worth it ! Food excellent and just a lovely traditional pub with an idyllic position
June 2018
Great pub and friendly and accommodating staff. Great to be able to choose small snacks or large meals at any time.
June 2018
I had a lovely meal of fish beautifully cooked and the staff were very friendly.
May 2018
Great pub with a wonderful location. Food was lovely, staff super friendly & efficient. Maybe a little bit pricey but well worth it.
May 2018
Lovely staff and good food
May 2018
Superb food, views, friendly staff, ambiance wonderful.
March 2018
Consistently excellent food and friendly staff
September 2017
We ate here three times in the week we stayed in Noss Mayo. The food was delicious and the portions very generous on each visit. The views from the upstairs dining area are to die for. However, most importantly, we found all the staff charming and efficient despite often being very busy. We look forward to a return visit soon.
September 2017
Very friendly, good food, good service
September 2017
Excellent food and service.
August 2017
Great Pub/Restaurant, we went there four times to eat in our stay. The food was excellent and they had a good selection of beers and wines. All the staff were welcoming and friendly and make the visits a pleasure. Will definitely return next year.
August 2017
We went to the Ship, 3 times during our 1 week stay in Noss Mayo. What a fabulous place to eat. A great menu, something for everyone and a wonderful atmosphere. They've got the balance right between a good welcoming pub and a great restaurant. Superb
June 2017
Good pub food with attentive service
April 2017
Great pub, brilliant location - just watch out for the tide if parking on the beach!
December 2016
Antonia's Hampers
(Less than a mile)
Luxury hampers packed full of award-winning local produce hand delivered to your door or boat in the Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo area of the South Hams. Visit the website to choose and order your hamper - from wine & gin hampers, breakfast hampers, walking hampers, cream tea and children’s hampers, they've got every eventuality covered.
Click here for further details
The Swan Inn
(Less than a mile)
(56)
A waterside pub with lots of outside seating and a friendly atmosphere serving good food and local beers and ales. A good spot for a sunset drink overlooking the estuary.
The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, Plymouth PL8 1EE (T: 01752 872392)
Fantastic food, friendly staff, thoroughly recommend
April 2024
A pleasant hour or so whilst the grandparents did a spot of babysitting. We were made very welcome and watched the Halloween Quiz taking place with a range of age groups. Good place to go. Nice to see that coffee is available during daytime hours.
November 2023
Lovely Pub with amazing views and atmosphere . Great selection of drinks. Highly recommended
September 2023
This was our first visit to the Swan, greeted and served by attentive and personable staff. The food was very good and provided better value than The Ship. We will certainly be returning on future stays in Noss Mayo.
May 2023
Fabulous pub, only 5 minutes from our holiday house. Perfect for a drink and food. Lovely views and friendly staff
September 2022
Lovely pub - good wholesome food - recommend the burgers particularly the vegetarian one! It’s closed on Mondays though and advisable to book!!
August 2022
Lovely outdoor seating area with an amazing view. Great atmosphere in the build up to the regatta (sadly had to leave before final regatta weekend). Amazing monkfish scampi.
August 2022
We had understood The Swan to be the more modest of the two pubs in Noss Mayo and certainly the outdoor seating area can't compete with The Ship. But when it comes to food...this place knocked spots off the competition. Perfectly cooked fish, crunchy chips, colourful and imaginative salad and delicious home made tartare sauce. Now that's how to do it! Delightful friendly staff too.
May 2022
Lovely pub, food was delicious and they have a fab outside space
November 2021
Had one meal as they were closing for maintenance. Amy is a lovely host and the meal was good.
October 2021
Lovely location in Noss Mayo and friendly staff. The menu was not as expansive as we would have liked but food was satisfactory. The pub's resident dog was lovely and kept us entertained.
October 2021
Have not been in The Swan for many years as it had a number of problems. However, our visit on this occasion was excellent. Food, atmosphere and service were very good and we enjoyed a lovely evening.
October 2021
Great little pub, good food and drinks, very friendly staff and frequented by the locals which is always a good indication.
September 2021
We booked lunch here (essential to book as was very busy in mid Sept) and the staff were friendly and helpful. Dogs were welcome and the menu was great too. A must visit! The views are amazing!
September 2021
Ate there three times during our stay and had a very pleasant experience in a beautiful setting, though they were prone to run out of choices (twice) on a limited menu. The food was good and realistically priced. Will definitely return.
September 2021
Lovely views & great food.
September 2021
Great location. They are still running the pub under Covid restrictions (i.e. not allowing anyone into the bar and taking drinks orders through the window) which made service very slow.
August 2021
A great pub to sit and watch the world go by. Lovely staff and good beer.
July 2021
Friendly local pub that is just as welcoming to visitors. They even bring throws to keep you warm outside.
June 2021
Lovely ocation. Really friendly helpful staff. Amazing terrace in the evening when the sun goes down. Food was pretty good, but the seafood platter was all from frozen! Fish and chips was amazing.
June 2021
This is the place to go if you want to feel part of the community, plus there is the added benefit of its prime location looking down the river. Food is extremely good, and nothing is too much trouble. The chef even came out to discuss my wife's gluten-free requirements to ensure she got what she wanted. It's a first class village pub where you're welcome whether you just want a pint, or a meal!
June 2021
Very pleasant outside area, which was undercover and much needed because of the rain!
May 2021
A great waterside pub, very friendly staff and amazing food. Although due to COVID restrictions we were eating outside, it was still made warm and cosy with great heaters and throws. Really fab.
May 2021
The Swan was brilliant , great food and Amy was a great hostess. We would definitely go back and eat there.
May 2021
Whilst staying in Newton Ferrers we ate out at all three local pubs - all were really good but the Swan definitely won the prize for its imaginative menu and delicious food!
October 2020
Lovely outlook, food and service good.
August 2020
Nice space outdoors, 100% need to book a table. They do different food on different nights so walk down, they have it on the board out the front what they serve each night so check and then book for the week what you want
August 2020
Great pub! Lovely views and friendly owners. Would fully recommend!
July 2020
Absolutely stunning pub in a perfect location. Very friendly staff and fantastic food! Highly recommended!
January 2020
Lovely pub.
November 2019
Locals were quite clicky
October 2019
Great local pub. Very friendly and welcoming. Don’t miss Tuesday wok night
September 2019
Great location with good, reasonably priced, food and drink. Well worth a visit.
September 2019
We only stopped here for a coffee, but the landlady and staff were very welcoming and friendly. There were interesting photos and art on the walls and a lovely outside seating area with great views.
September 2019
A fabulous, really friendly local pub. Everyone was welcoming and to be able to sit out and watch ‘the world go by’ on the water was a delight. We’ll call in again next time we pass through.
August 2019
Lovely pub, great food, best place to sit and watch the sun go down. New managers/owners are doing a fab job.
August 2019
The Swan has been refurbished to a high standard, food is more basic than The Ship but nonetheless still great, service is a bit slow during busy periods as it’s become popular. Lovely seating outside the pub and down on Pope’s Quay where the kids can go crabbing as you sip on your drink! Dogs welcome inside which is handy.
August 2019
Really liked this pub very local feel good beer and good food . Nice family run pub with good service and a excellent view from the outside decking.
June 2019
excellent pub our favourite place to eat a drink when we are in the area, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Food well presented.
June 2019
Lovely local pub offering a wide choice of excellent food and beers.
May 2019
Such a lovely local pub,good food and an excellent choice of dishes,most days a choice of special dishes too. Very friendly staff, dog friendly too,excellent position. Wish James and Amy every success with their new venture,deserve to do well. Thoroughly recommend and shall return on our next visit to Noss Mayo. Gill and John.
April 2019
Popped in here for a lunchtime drink on Christmas Eve. Busy but very welcoming. We didn't eat but the menu looked good and if it hadn't been so busy due to Christmas we would have eaten there.
December 2018
Great local pub, good food and drink, nice outside seating by the creek
October 2018
The Swan Inn is under new management and is a wonderful place to go for a drink and/or food. During our stay we did both. We had a three course meal and all courses were excellent. The staff are friendly, attentive and efficient. My steak came as ordered. The cask ales were well kept. The pub was clean, modern and buzzing with the chatter of our fellow diners / drinkers. First time we have been into this pub and it will not be our last. Would advise to book in advance for Friday or Saturday nights, as it is a popular establishment.
September 2018
Excellent pub food
September 2018
We had some really great meals here over the last week. The food was superb with a great choice. Landlord and land last were lovely and really helpful.
August 2018
Beautiful pub. Beaitifull setting. Sunny on tbe terrace in tbe evenings. Nice staff. Food looked good but we didnt eat there. Limited parking and a walk to tbe pub which us at rhe bottom if a short steep hill. Worth rhe hike back up for tge sunshine at sunset though. Great gins.
July 2018
We had very poor service on the evening we went to the Ship. they were busy, but we didn't get the food we ordered and waited 30 minutes for our dessert order to be taken only to leave without - as did other people near to us. We did speak to the Manager about this. We also went for lunch which was good.
July 2018
Lovely pub, great views, good outside space. Food was good.
June 2018
Closed during our stay for a full refurb but looks lovely and location perfect
June 2018
CLOSED !
May 2018
Still Closed May 2018
May 2018
It is closed down
May 2018
This pub has now closed, so we were unable to visit.
April 2018
Excellent!!!!
August 2017
Nice local pub, lovely beer garden to sit and watch the boats sail by.
May 2017
Hello Grazing
(Less than a mile)
Hello Grazing is a Devon based company specialising in Grazing Tables, Boards and Boxes. From cream teas and childrens party boards to delicious local meats and cheeses everything is locally sourced, freshly made to order and delivered direct to your holiday cottage. Hello Grazing also provides table dressing with flowers and foliage on request.
Click here for further details
The Dolphin Inn - Newton Ferrers
(Less than a mile)
(34)
A great spot for a pint of real ale or glass of wine on the sunny terrace overlooking the River Yealm. Good pub food and excellent hampers can be made up for trips to the beach.
The Dolphin Inn Riverside Road, Newton Ferrers PL8 1AE (T: 01752 872007)
Had takeaway fish and chips. Scrumptious. Ready on time and very handy for a cooking free evening.
May 2023
The Dolphin is a great locals pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Outside seating has lovely river views. The food was good with an emphasis on local fish. Great beer too. Good value for money.
May 2023
We visited here a few times during our holiday. The fish & chips are some of the best we’ve had. Friendly staff and lovely views from the top terrace
September 2022
Lovely pub with a very well kept pint of Weissbier. Food was excellent especially the mussels.
August 2022
Dolphin in great to walk to, sit with jolly locals and enjoy a drink by the waterside
August 2022
Very Welcoming, comfortable sitting inside or out.
June 2022
Friendly pub with good service and plenty of outside space. Had a n enjoyable and good quality meal here on our last evening. Recommended.
May 2022
Did not eat here but place seemed not to be as good as in past visits
May 2022
Really good location and this year the food was superb. Will be back. Best (huge) prawns ever and the whitebait is exceptional. thank you.
August 2021
V mediocre food. The Swan and The Ship in Noss Mayo far better food, service and atmosphere
August 2021
A wonderful friendly place to enjoy a pint of beer at the end of the day. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Thoroughly recommeneded.
July 2021
Another great waterside pub. Lovely food and very friendly staff. COVID was handled extremely well, we felt very safe, well done.
May 2021
Amazing home made fish pie! Not sure if the menu changes very often but we had a very nice evening at the Dolphin.
October 2020
Food was very good and service excellent. Unfortunately, there were some very noisy people on the next table which affected our enjoyment.
October 2020
Very friendly and good atmosphere and of course great food. Wonderful views of the creeks from the terraces!
September 2020
Fantastic fish and chips
September 2020
Very welcoming and the starter we had was really good.
August 2020
We enjoyed an excellent meal and very good service. It was well organised and we felt confident in their hygiene measures for Covid.
August 2020
Good food and drink, well run in relation to covid, slightly limited menu
July 2020
Fantastic food and really friendly service. We had a lovely meal here. Just make sure you book ahead
July 2020
Lovely food, though limited menu. Very friendly and lovely location.
July 2020
Very friendly pub with yummy food! Highly recommended!
January 2020
WE VISITED THE PUB ON 4 OCCASIONS - TWICE FOR EVENING MEALS - DURING OUR STAY. THE LANDLADY AND BAR STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND THE FOOD FRESHLY COOKED AND MOST TASTY. LOVELY ATMOSPHERE ON THE FRIDAY EVENING WHEN WE ARRIVED. AMALIA AND MIKE - BEDFORD
October 2019
Updated last year this pub is now a really wonderful place to visit - great menu, good atmosphere and the best place to sit and watch the sun go down! Well done to the team who own/run it they work very hard and it shows!
August 2019
On a walk to find the local Co-op, and other shops, we stumbled across this pub by accident, as we knew of the Ship Inn, which we could see from our accommodation, and the Swan, which was on our side of the estuary, two minutes from our accommodation, but The Dolphin was our favourite. It had a a competitively priced varied menu, with a pleasant seating area which led down to the waters edge. The second “Voss”, (purpose built crossing) was located just here, so at low tide you could walk across the estuary, which actually would bring you out to the outside seating area of the Swan!. All in all a lovely venue in a beautiful location.
August 2019
we stayed @ glen cottage for a week, and found the Dolphin very friendly , will definitely visit again when we are in the area.
June 2019
CLOSED (looks like permanently) during Xmas week 21st to 28th December when we were staying at Mallards.
December 2018
Closed until further notice
October 2018
Had a lovely meal at lunchtime - food was amazing!
August 2018
Lovely food. Super friendlly staff who fed us even though we were quite late in the evening. Dog friendly. No vuew of tbe estuaty from tbe terrace which is a shame because the pub is in an idyllic spot.
July 2018
Great local pub to end the day with a pint ! Either a walk over the voss when the tide is out or a brief walk round Bridgend
June 2018
A brilliant pub, fantastic atmosphere day & night. Live music and a great menu - including a great vegetarian selection. The staff were on the ball and service was quick. The chef was able to adapt the menu to suit 'fussy'children. Highly recommended.
August 2017
Great food and selection of ciders.
July 2017
Great local pub, very warm welcome, dog friendly and a nice pint.
May 2017
Hassle Free Hiking
(Less than a mile)
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.
Click here for further details
Paddle Pals
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Paddle Pals, run by experienced paddle sport leader and yoga instructor Tracie Gunningham, offers SUP Yoga, lessons and hire on the beautiful Yealm estuary. Tracie is able to create the perfect ‘holistic paddle’ tailored to your capabilities and needs. A 30 minute Paddle followed by a 30 minute Yoga session is guaranteed to calm the mind and leave you feeling totally re-energised.
Click here for further details
Easily contactable via text and email. I paddled on my first morning with Fiona, and had a brilliant lesson 1:1 on a lovely stretch of water at Noss.
August 2021
This business is NOT based in Noss Mayo. No renting is allowed directly on the river so this shouldn’t be advertised.
August 2021
SwellHunter Paddleboards
(Less than a mile)
(17)
Stand Up PaddleBoard rental based in Newton Ferrers. Make the most of Devon’s beautiful coastline and waterways during your holiday on a high quality SUP. Offering a range of boards to suit your needs and free delivery to PL8 properties.
Click here for further details or call 07738 447913
Enjoy 10% off board rental with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Chloe was excellent!
August 2022
Great company. Very accommodating. Delivered to our address in the afternoon and collected the next day allowing us to take full advantage of the tides. Gave us all the help and info that novices would need.
August 2022
Hired 2 boards whilst away at cottage at Newton , some good introduction . Great location for novice paddle boarders
August 2022
Great service from Chloe would recommend
September 2021
Chloe was super helpful throughout the process and the paddle boards were top quality. Can highly recommend.
September 2021
Boards delivered direct to us. Excellent local knowledge. We loved it so much along with Chloes enthusiasm, we even decided to purchase our own swellhunters. Thankyou!
August 2021
Chloe was very knowledgeable and helpful. She gave us plenty of advice about the best time to go paddle boarding. Excellent drop off and collection service from our holiday property.
July 2021
Fantastic service, we always hire from here each year we come to Newton. Would definitely recommend.
July 2021
Thanks for a great door to door service - we had so much fun.
July 2020
Delivered and collected from our rental property, professionals service - fab experience!
July 2020
yes
May 2020
Fab service, we got our SUP delivered to the harbourmaster and picked it up for a week. It gave us many hours of fun and an opportunity to try something new on the water. Easily delivered back with pick up from owner. Thank you!
August 2019
We loved the boards and would definitely recommend SwellHunter if you are on holiday in Newton Ferrers, thanks!
June 2019
As my first time paddle boarding I had such an amazing experience on the river Yealm. I’m totally hooked and will certainly use Swell Hunter again! Maybe we’ll even buy our own.
May 2019
Great service, we had such a brilliant time on the water, can’t wait to do it again next time we stay.
May 2019
We had a fantastic time on the PaddleBoards - really made our holiday, Thanks!
April 2019
Brilliant boards, friendly service and delivered to our door!
March 2019
Saltram National Trust
(6 miles)
(3)
Lovely peaceful walks with dog taking in the beach estuary. Dogs not allowed in the house or formal garden only the parkland.
September 2023
Lovely house, not easy to get to as Plymouth roads are not well marked and lane selection is vital.
September 2023
Very friendly staff and lovely gardens - a shame we couldn't see the house because of Covid restrictions - but next time!
September 2020
National Marine Aquarium
(6 miles)
(4)
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the Nation’s largest aquarium as well as being a charity organisation, and as such has an extremely exciting and prevalent role to play in driving marine conservation. Alongside the tourist attraction they run learning programmes for more than 30,000 children each year, have a consultancy branch and host events from weddings to birthdays and corporate functions as well. While you’re on holiday in South Devon, however, you will be more interested to know that this underwater world of discovery has the largest native exhibition in the UK exploring all the fish you have heard of and rarer varieties as well. In addition to British beauties there’s an Atlantic Ocean tank with large Nurse Sharks, sand tiger sharks and lemon sharks as well as ray and clownfish. The Aquarium has a café on site, is open daily, and has a variety of ticket types available for families, students and senior citizens.
Click here for further details
Visited last week, definitely not worth the money, very expensive for a not particularly great attraction.
September 2021
A lovely aquarium but we had to change our original visit day as booking (due to Covid) closes at 2pm daily and no entry allowed after that time without booking.
July 2021
Brilliant,not cheap but worth it only four stars as outside play area a bit scruffy.
September 2019
Very expensive to enter and we walked around the entire place in less than an hour.
June 2019
Wembury Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
The popular beach at Wembury also offers acres of sand, award-winning clean, safe water for all ages to enjoy and an abundance of rock pools for little ones to explore. Take a stroll along the cliff paths towards Bovisand and Newton Ferrers for unrivalled coastal views, or visit Wembury Marine Centre which runs organised Rockpool Rambles throughout the summer months. There is also a seasonal café, shop, car park and toilets.
Fabulous Fabulous Beach, and great for our dog.
May 2021
Mothecombe Beach
(4 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Wonwell Beach
(5 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(6 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Bantham Beach
(7 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
April 2024
Great stay, great location.
October 2023
Despite above problems, we enjoyed our stay and the property was very nice.
August 2023
Excellent property- good size of rooms and lovely furnishings. Had everything we needed.
April 2023
Amazing location, although parking was impossible over the Easter weekend (as no private parking space). Very well furnished and equipped with comfortable beds. Pretty clean, although I think the kitchen could do with a deeper clean (eg inside the cutlery box). We will definitely return as it’s a large, comfortable space in gorgeous Noss Mayo!
October 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay - thank you
August 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was amazing with all the facilities that anyone could possibly need.
August 2021
despite my comments above, given as aim to help the owners if they are unaware on the cleaning quality, we all had a lovely time. Excellently equipped, fantastic location. Great space for entertaining.
July 2021
Everything was excellent internally and location. We loved it. Only challenge was parking- which was limited and on street - anonymous neighbor left a very rude note on our car, when it was parked directly outside the property.
May 2021
Yes, very much so.
January 2021
there was, on arrival, a problem with flies. Not an infestation but an abnormal large number, especially as our stay was over December and January
October 2020
Lovely relaxing holiday and very impressive property
September 2020
Yes, ideal location for local walking and travelling to other locations
July 2020
We really enjoyed our stay and this is a lovely bright and airy property. Unfortunately the parking is difficult and, although we could always park outside in the road, our car got badly scraped by another car or van going past, and they didn't leave their details. Despite that, we would happily stay here again (and have already booked!)
December 2019
Thank you for letting us stay in the fabulous house by the beautiful estuary. Paddle boarding and kayaking have been a treat. The sofa upstairs was the best think I have every layed on, its so comfy.Love to come back!
December 2019
We have had a lovely time at the Old Chapel. Very cosy and brilliantly equipped. Kids have enjoyed the games and bedroom TVs. Thanks for sharing such a lovely place.
December 2019
Amazing place to stay - The old Chapel was set in a lovely village with great scenery all around. We had some good walks and enjoyed the water and boats etc. Many thanks!
December 2018
We had a very enjoyable stay.
September 2018
The most fabulous Christmas than you so much for all the lovely treats and for sharing your beautiful home with us.
September 2018
We has a lovely week in a beautiful house in a perfect location, love the little extra touches which make all the difference. Lots of bracing walks enjoyed by us. Thank you
November 2017
July 2017
We had a wonderful week, and will be definitely booking The Chapel again
July 2017
This holiday was perfect for us and just what we needed.Thank you
April 2017
Lovely Old Chapel (Noss Mayo - unable to tell from your listing which code to use). The only reason not all selected excellent: television in living room poor quality and instructions didn't match the actual procedures we had to go through, lots of time spent on trial and error. Sound quality poor. Also, the recycling instructions didn't correspond with the bags left for us to use: no clear or blue bags so we couldn't bag up our waste like the rest of the village. On our arrival day the cleaners left all previous tenants' rubbish bags on our steps. We binned it but felt a bit awkward as weren't sure whose bins were whose and didn't want to offend any neighbours. The actual house was spotless and well cleaned and prepared. I think if you book it out for a week for 6 people you probably need to leave a bit more loo paper and more than three or four dishwasher tabs. However: we felt welcomed and comfortable in the stylish converted chapel and the kitchen was really good, with everything we needed. Bedrooms and bathrooms lovely. Thank you for the complimentary tea, coffee and Easter egg! We had a really lovely week and the above comments are simply our observations on the very few slight negatives we encountered.
Many thanks indeed for your feedback and we are delighted that despite these points that you enjoyed your stay. The property has new owners and the bin arrangement experiencing some initial teething problems with the new suppliers, which has now been resolved. We thank you for your constructive feedback.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2014
A lovely home with tremendous character. Loved sitting on the balcony.
April 2014
Great house, wonderful views and walks. A lovely place to celebrate a 'special' birthday with friends.
April 2024
Great stay, great location.
October 2023
Despite above problems, we enjoyed our stay and the property was very nice.
August 2023
Excellent property- good size of rooms and lovely furnishings. Had everything we needed.
April 2023
Amazing location, although parking was impossible over the Easter weekend (as no private parking space). Very well furnished and equipped with comfortable beds. Pretty clean, although I think the kitchen could do with a deeper clean (eg inside the cutlery box). We will definitely return as it’s a large, comfortable space in gorgeous Noss Mayo!
October 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay - thank you
August 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was amazing with all the facilities that anyone could possibly need.
August 2021
despite my comments above, given as aim to help the owners if they are unaware on the cleaning quality, we all had a lovely time. Excellently equipped, fantastic location. Great space for entertaining.
July 2021
Everything was excellent internally and location. We loved it. Only challenge was parking- which was limited and on street - anonymous neighbor left a very rude note on our car, when it was parked directly outside the property.
May 2021
Yes, very much so.
January 2021
there was, on arrival, a problem with flies. Not an infestation but an abnormal large number, especially as our stay was over December and January
October 2020
Lovely relaxing holiday and very impressive property
September 2020
Yes, ideal location for local walking and travelling to other locations
July 2020
We really enjoyed our stay and this is a lovely bright and airy property. Unfortunately the parking is difficult and, although we could always park outside in the road, our car got badly scraped by another car or van going past, and they didn't leave their details. Despite that, we would happily stay here again (and have already booked!)
December 2019
Thank you for letting us stay in the fabulous house by the beautiful estuary. Paddle boarding and kayaking have been a treat. The sofa upstairs was the best think I have every layed on, its so comfy.Love to come back!
December 2019
We have had a lovely time at the Old Chapel. Very cosy and brilliantly equipped. Kids have enjoyed the games and bedroom TVs. Thanks for sharing such a lovely place.
December 2019
Amazing place to stay - The old Chapel was set in a lovely village with great scenery all around. We had some good walks and enjoyed the water and boats etc. Many thanks!
December 2018
We had a very enjoyable stay.
September 2018
The most fabulous Christmas than you so much for all the lovely treats and for sharing your beautiful home with us.
September 2018
We has a lovely week in a beautiful house in a perfect location, love the little extra touches which make all the difference. Lots of bracing walks enjoyed by us. Thank you
November 2017
July 2017
We had a wonderful week, and will be definitely booking The Chapel again
July 2017
This holiday was perfect for us and just what we needed.Thank you
April 2017
Lovely Old Chapel (Noss Mayo - unable to tell from your listing which code to use). The only reason not all selected excellent: television in living room poor quality and instructions didn't match the actual procedures we had to go through, lots of time spent on trial and error. Sound quality poor. Also, the recycling instructions didn't correspond with the bags left for us to use: no clear or blue bags so we couldn't bag up our waste like the rest of the village. On our arrival day the cleaners left all previous tenants' rubbish bags on our steps. We binned it but felt a bit awkward as weren't sure whose bins were whose and didn't want to offend any neighbours. The actual house was spotless and well cleaned and prepared. I think if you book it out for a week for 6 people you probably need to leave a bit more loo paper and more than three or four dishwasher tabs. However: we felt welcomed and comfortable in the stylish converted chapel and the kitchen was really good, with everything we needed. Bedrooms and bathrooms lovely. Thank you for the complimentary tea, coffee and Easter egg! We had a really lovely week and the above comments are simply our observations on the very few slight negatives we encountered.
Many thanks indeed for your feedback and we are delighted that despite these points that you enjoyed your stay. The property has new owners and the bin arrangement experiencing some initial teething problems with the new suppliers, which has now been resolved. We thank you for your constructive feedback.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2014
A lovely home with tremendous character. Loved sitting on the balcony.
April 2014
Great house, wonderful views and walks. A lovely place to celebrate a 'special' birthday with friends.
The Ship Inn - Noss Mayo
(Less than a mile)
(97)
A pretty waterside pub where children can paddle in the water and yachtsmen tie up their boats outside. Here you can enjoy local beers and fresh homemade food, whilst enjoying the view over the Yealm estuary.
The Ship Inn Noss Mayo, Plymouth PL8 1EW (T: 01752 872387)
Fabulously friendly and welcoming pub, locals were so friendly! Staff and food were fantastic, thoroughly recommend!
April 2024
Pretty location and good food.
October 2023
Nice Sunday Lunch, nice Pizza's and reasonably priced.
September 2023
Lovely food, great service but lots of flys everywhere
September 2023
Our Tesco delivery man couldn’t find the house so Lisa gave us a Red Cross parcel for breakfast with lots of great food. No charge. Thoroughly brilliant. The ship itself is an absolutely wonderful place whether for a great lunch or dinner or just a drink. The Trio of Fish starter is beyond good and the Fresh fish is second to none Absolutely recommended!
September 2023
Excellent pub in every respect, location, food, drinks and delightful staff.
September 2023
Great food and drink! Very helpful and cheerful team! Highly recommend!
August 2023
Lovely place,really nice food
July 2023
Noss Mayo - a gem tucked away, lovely walks and estuary views. Good food and local brews.
July 2023
Lovely pub in a fantastic setting with great staff and good food
June 2023
We felt that the level of service had declined over the past 12 months, however the food was still good.
May 2023
Great food. Great location. Accepts dogs inside and out. Friendly staff.
May 2023
Location excellent, food fantastic, staff great. Fantastic Gluten Free pizzas one very happy coeliac customer.
May 2023
The ship Inn was brilliant ,the food the staff and the ambience ,would definitely use it again if we were down that way .
May 2023
Brilliant location, great food and pizzas and wonderful staff throughout. Could not fault it in any way. We have used it on many visits and it just gets better.
April 2023
We had a lovely meal here during our stay in Noss Mayo. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere
September 2022
Excellent pub - beautiful location, food , and service.
August 2022
Wonderful food and attentive staff. It is popular though, so book ahead of you want to be sure if a table!
August 2022
Beautiful ambience. Outside had a Mediterranean vibe especially in the evening. Owners were lovely. Food was amazing.
August 2022
We enjoyed a pleasant lunch with our family. Nicely presented pub food with friendly staff.
June 2022
Lovely location and friendly and helpful staff. Food excellent and good quality and choice.
June 2022
Great pub and good quality food and service.
June 2022
Food excellent, staff amazing. Charlie was really helpful. Great location
June 2022
Great location, excellent in every way.
May 2022
Fabulous and relaxed restaurant, great service, delicious food, reasonably priced and dog friendly would highly recommend.
May 2022
Lovely garden by the water, slick service from a personable young team, but given this is regarded as more of a gastro-pub, we found the food to be underwhelming. The fish and chips was greasy, the chips underdone and soggy and you really can't charge £16 and serve tartare sauce out of a jar.
May 2022
Stayed in a lovely little cottage last week by the Ship. Cannot fault the food or service. 5 star all the way, Tracy and Keith
April 2022
Love this pub/restaurant and always go there several times when we are on holiday in the area. Charlie and Lisa and all the team are extremely friendly and the service is second to none.
April 2022
Very handy for us being just across the road , pleasant staff and excellent food and drink
November 2021
This is our favourite place. Especially with the good weather .
October 2021
Wonderful location with excellent food and staff. Very good choice on menu and can thoroughly recommend the waffles!!!
October 2021
Have eaten in The Ship on so many occasions and have always had a very enjoyable evening. Good service, lovely atmosphere and good food
October 2021
Very nice gastro pub food. The Swan Inn on the opposite shore is also worth a visit for a traditional pub atmosphere.
September 2021
Highlight of our holiday. The Ship does some great food.
September 2021
A great waterside pub with excellent service. However the owners felt a need to take their staff on holiday the week we were there, which is peak holiday time, so it was closed the day after we arrived! A lovely gesture for sure and a sign that this pub has overcome the lockdown dramas in such a short period. Used another village pub instead, which was fantastic.
September 2021
Our favourite place to eat in Noss Mayo. Both the food and the service were brilliant. Highly recommend.
September 2021
Lovely food
September 2021
Love the location and the staff. Food is very good as well and would thoroughly recommend it to everyone! Only comment would be it would be nice to see a change of menu occasionally and perhaps some specials too.
August 2021
Fabulous meal for a large number . Perfect in the glass house . Attentive staff very welcoming Thanks !
August 2021
We had a delicious meal here, eating early evening as we had our granddaughter with us. Our table was ready on time and we felt comfortable and welcome. The decor is lovely as is the view. Wish we had more time to revisit. Parking on the beach was fun but it’s easy to check the tides.
June 2021
Generally good - we went four times, but marred when one of the staff had a bit of a strop when we asked to pay on more than one credit card. You're in the service industry, people!!
June 2021
Although not taking bookings when we visited in late April, the staff managed to find us a table at lunchtime. The staff, service, food and beer were all excellent.
May 2021
Visited several times during our break in Noss Mayo. Lovely pace to sit watching the boats bobbing around. The food on each occasion was excellent with great staff, both efficient and friendly and very COVID safe.
May 2021
We had some great meals here and found Lisa very helpful ? The scallops were excellent.
May 2021
Great outdoor terrace, good food & drink and very efficient and friendly service
April 2021
Perfect outdoor dining
April 2021
This place is insanely good.
January 2021
Superb on every level.
October 2020
Very good food with excellent service and location. Staff and owners make everybody feel very much at home. Will be coming back.
October 2020
Excellent pub, food and staff
October 2020
Couldn't fault the food or service in this pub. Despite the restraints introduced because of Covid 19, the staff were attentive and friendly. As always the food was excellent.
October 2020
Lovely pub and restaurant both inside and out on the terrace. Very friendly and great food.
September 2020
Excellent pub with stunning terrace, good food and super young staff.
September 2020
Great location, lovely food.
September 2020
Pretty pub great location and helpful staff.
September 2020
Fabulous! A perfect location, superb service, fab food beautifully presented, friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. Thankyou!
September 2020
Such a lovely pub, many years of holiday meals here and it never disappoints. Good quality meals, great service and a fabulous location.
August 2020
The food was excellent and the situation of the pub very attractive. Good service and they have implemented measures to prevent the spread of Covid.
August 2020
Great pub ! Tables outside perfect for a drink. Ate in the glass house good service, good food .Stayed across the estuary so perfect location for us !
August 2020
Great food, lovely location. Service slow and hard to park!
July 2020
Favourite Pub ever.Missef the frindy faces the hospitality, the food , the wine the view. See you in Juy.
May 2020
Very friendly staff. Great food.excellent location
January 2020
Wonderful food based pub. Have visited several times and always had a lovely meal and very attentive service. Book ahead especially Friday or Saturday evenings. Dog friendly on the lower floor but the deck on the upper floor is our favourite spot.
October 2019
VISITED THE PUB TWICE DURING OUR STAY. WE BOOKED SUNDAY LUNCH IN ADVANCE AND THE MEAL WAS DELICIOUS. THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND OBLIGING. AMALIA AND MIKE - BEDFORD
October 2019
Excellent on each visit. Food of a good standard and in a lovely location.
October 2019
Had a great meal to the usual high standard. Very quick service. Lovely staff.
October 2019
An all round delight - such a wonderful find in such a wonderful setting. Exquisite waterfront location; low key but stylish interiors, welcoming ambience; friendly, efficient staff and great food. A must visit!
September 2019
We booked a large group with children for an early evening dinner. We were welcomed and made extremely comfortable in the new 'glass house'. This was a beautiful private room opening onto the terrace where the children could watch the boats and we could all enjoy the view. The service was impeccable and the food first class. The whole experience made for a very special evening. Thank you.
September 2019
A great place to eat, very friendly and accommodating.
August 2019
Amazing food, location and service as ever. Always a favourite!
August 2019
A simply fantastic pub, great food and brilliant and friendly staff. We ate there three times in the week we stayed and they could not have done more for us. We also tried to see how we could install a zip wire from our balcony to the bar!!!! We will certainly be back!!
July 2019
Fantastic location. Food good. Pleasant waiting staff. Advisable to book in advance. Check times of high water if parking right outside. We saw one car almost float away.
June 2019
Congratulations to the owners family and staff for providing a wonderful dining experience every evening of our week at a nearby cottage (Toll House) its very rare to have good food, service and a very friendly atmosphere. Well done everyone. Terry & Wendy DODD.
May 2019
Great location, nice outside space, very good food, excellent service and a good selection of local beer. What more could you want!
April 2019
Beautiful food, dog friendly and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend
April 2019
Always have a great meal here and staff very friendly and helpful.
December 2018
Had a lovely Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve 2018 and they even managed to fit us in early evening without an advance reservation so that was very impressive. My husband had venison which he pronounced a bit chewy. On another occasion we both had fish & chips which were a bit greasy unfortunately. Great atmosphere and location.
December 2018
Excellent food and good service. Great local beer.
October 2018
They just get it right, great service, great food perfectly cooked & presented with no pretentious twaddle. Oh & it's consistent, every time we come back the standards are maintained.
September 2018
We've been going to The Ship Inn for many years now - always great food and friendly, helpful staff. We went five times on this trip!
August 2018
Would recommend this place, superb food and a fantastic venue. You can walk across the river at low tide, much cheaper then the ferry at £3:50 for 100 metres per person, each way!
August 2018
We’ve eaten at the Ship many times over the years, and the food has always been excellent, and the location is just gorgeous (but careful where you park when the tide’s coming in!)
August 2018
Super Sunday lumch...walkable from The Swan in Niss Mayo and also The Dolphin in Bewton Ferrars at low tide. Amaxing rosdt di ners ans fabous burger and chips and fush and chips tremendous. Lovelt staff. Dog friendly.
July 2018
Beautiful setting very friendly slightly more expensive than your average local but worth it ! Food excellent and just a lovely traditional pub with an idyllic position
June 2018
Great pub and friendly and accommodating staff. Great to be able to choose small snacks or large meals at any time.
June 2018
I had a lovely meal of fish beautifully cooked and the staff were very friendly.
May 2018
Great pub with a wonderful location. Food was lovely, staff super friendly & efficient. Maybe a little bit pricey but well worth it.
May 2018
Lovely staff and good food
May 2018
Superb food, views, friendly staff, ambiance wonderful.
March 2018
Consistently excellent food and friendly staff
September 2017
We ate here three times in the week we stayed in Noss Mayo. The food was delicious and the portions very generous on each visit. The views from the upstairs dining area are to die for. However, most importantly, we found all the staff charming and efficient despite often being very busy. We look forward to a return visit soon.
September 2017
Very friendly, good food, good service
September 2017
Excellent food and service.
August 2017
Great Pub/Restaurant, we went there four times to eat in our stay. The food was excellent and they had a good selection of beers and wines. All the staff were welcoming and friendly and make the visits a pleasure. Will definitely return next year.
August 2017
We went to the Ship, 3 times during our 1 week stay in Noss Mayo. What a fabulous place to eat. A great menu, something for everyone and a wonderful atmosphere. They've got the balance right between a good welcoming pub and a great restaurant. Superb
June 2017
Good pub food with attentive service
April 2017
Great pub, brilliant location - just watch out for the tide if parking on the beach!
December 2016
Antonia's Hampers
(Less than a mile)
Luxury hampers packed full of award-winning local produce hand delivered to your door or boat in the Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo area of the South Hams. Visit the website to choose and order your hamper - from wine & gin hampers, breakfast hampers, walking hampers, cream tea and children’s hampers, they've got every eventuality covered.
Click here for further details
The Swan Inn
(Less than a mile)
(56)
A waterside pub with lots of outside seating and a friendly atmosphere serving good food and local beers and ales. A good spot for a sunset drink overlooking the estuary.
The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, Plymouth PL8 1EE (T: 01752 872392)
Fantastic food, friendly staff, thoroughly recommend
April 2024
A pleasant hour or so whilst the grandparents did a spot of babysitting. We were made very welcome and watched the Halloween Quiz taking place with a range of age groups. Good place to go. Nice to see that coffee is available during daytime hours.
November 2023
Lovely Pub with amazing views and atmosphere . Great selection of drinks. Highly recommended
September 2023
This was our first visit to the Swan, greeted and served by attentive and personable staff. The food was very good and provided better value than The Ship. We will certainly be returning on future stays in Noss Mayo.
May 2023
Fabulous pub, only 5 minutes from our holiday house. Perfect for a drink and food. Lovely views and friendly staff
September 2022
Lovely pub - good wholesome food - recommend the burgers particularly the vegetarian one! It’s closed on Mondays though and advisable to book!!
August 2022
Lovely outdoor seating area with an amazing view. Great atmosphere in the build up to the regatta (sadly had to leave before final regatta weekend). Amazing monkfish scampi.
August 2022
We had understood The Swan to be the more modest of the two pubs in Noss Mayo and certainly the outdoor seating area can't compete with The Ship. But when it comes to food...this place knocked spots off the competition. Perfectly cooked fish, crunchy chips, colourful and imaginative salad and delicious home made tartare sauce. Now that's how to do it! Delightful friendly staff too.
May 2022
Lovely pub, food was delicious and they have a fab outside space
November 2021
Had one meal as they were closing for maintenance. Amy is a lovely host and the meal was good.
October 2021
Lovely location in Noss Mayo and friendly staff. The menu was not as expansive as we would have liked but food was satisfactory. The pub's resident dog was lovely and kept us entertained.
October 2021
Have not been in The Swan for many years as it had a number of problems. However, our visit on this occasion was excellent. Food, atmosphere and service were very good and we enjoyed a lovely evening.
October 2021
Great little pub, good food and drinks, very friendly staff and frequented by the locals which is always a good indication.
September 2021
We booked lunch here (essential to book as was very busy in mid Sept) and the staff were friendly and helpful. Dogs were welcome and the menu was great too. A must visit! The views are amazing!
September 2021
Ate there three times during our stay and had a very pleasant experience in a beautiful setting, though they were prone to run out of choices (twice) on a limited menu. The food was good and realistically priced. Will definitely return.
September 2021
Lovely views & great food.
September 2021
Great location. They are still running the pub under Covid restrictions (i.e. not allowing anyone into the bar and taking drinks orders through the window) which made service very slow.
August 2021
A great pub to sit and watch the world go by. Lovely staff and good beer.
July 2021
Friendly local pub that is just as welcoming to visitors. They even bring throws to keep you warm outside.
June 2021
Lovely ocation. Really friendly helpful staff. Amazing terrace in the evening when the sun goes down. Food was pretty good, but the seafood platter was all from frozen! Fish and chips was amazing.
June 2021
This is the place to go if you want to feel part of the community, plus there is the added benefit of its prime location looking down the river. Food is extremely good, and nothing is too much trouble. The chef even came out to discuss my wife's gluten-free requirements to ensure she got what she wanted. It's a first class village pub where you're welcome whether you just want a pint, or a meal!
June 2021
Very pleasant outside area, which was undercover and much needed because of the rain!
May 2021
A great waterside pub, very friendly staff and amazing food. Although due to COVID restrictions we were eating outside, it was still made warm and cosy with great heaters and throws. Really fab.
May 2021
The Swan was brilliant , great food and Amy was a great hostess. We would definitely go back and eat there.
May 2021
Whilst staying in Newton Ferrers we ate out at all three local pubs - all were really good but the Swan definitely won the prize for its imaginative menu and delicious food!
October 2020
Lovely outlook, food and service good.
August 2020
Nice space outdoors, 100% need to book a table. They do different food on different nights so walk down, they have it on the board out the front what they serve each night so check and then book for the week what you want
August 2020
Great pub! Lovely views and friendly owners. Would fully recommend!
July 2020
Absolutely stunning pub in a perfect location. Very friendly staff and fantastic food! Highly recommended!
January 2020
Lovely pub.
November 2019
Locals were quite clicky
October 2019
Great local pub. Very friendly and welcoming. Don’t miss Tuesday wok night
September 2019
Great location with good, reasonably priced, food and drink. Well worth a visit.
September 2019
We only stopped here for a coffee, but the landlady and staff were very welcoming and friendly. There were interesting photos and art on the walls and a lovely outside seating area with great views.
September 2019
A fabulous, really friendly local pub. Everyone was welcoming and to be able to sit out and watch ‘the world go by’ on the water was a delight. We’ll call in again next time we pass through.
August 2019
Lovely pub, great food, best place to sit and watch the sun go down. New managers/owners are doing a fab job.
August 2019
The Swan has been refurbished to a high standard, food is more basic than The Ship but nonetheless still great, service is a bit slow during busy periods as it’s become popular. Lovely seating outside the pub and down on Pope’s Quay where the kids can go crabbing as you sip on your drink! Dogs welcome inside which is handy.
August 2019
Really liked this pub very local feel good beer and good food . Nice family run pub with good service and a excellent view from the outside decking.
June 2019
excellent pub our favourite place to eat a drink when we are in the area, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Food well presented.
June 2019
Lovely local pub offering a wide choice of excellent food and beers.
May 2019
Such a lovely local pub,good food and an excellent choice of dishes,most days a choice of special dishes too. Very friendly staff, dog friendly too,excellent position. Wish James and Amy every success with their new venture,deserve to do well. Thoroughly recommend and shall return on our next visit to Noss Mayo. Gill and John.
April 2019
Popped in here for a lunchtime drink on Christmas Eve. Busy but very welcoming. We didn't eat but the menu looked good and if it hadn't been so busy due to Christmas we would have eaten there.
December 2018
Great local pub, good food and drink, nice outside seating by the creek
October 2018
The Swan Inn is under new management and is a wonderful place to go for a drink and/or food. During our stay we did both. We had a three course meal and all courses were excellent. The staff are friendly, attentive and efficient. My steak came as ordered. The cask ales were well kept. The pub was clean, modern and buzzing with the chatter of our fellow diners / drinkers. First time we have been into this pub and it will not be our last. Would advise to book in advance for Friday or Saturday nights, as it is a popular establishment.
September 2018
Excellent pub food
September 2018
We had some really great meals here over the last week. The food was superb with a great choice. Landlord and land last were lovely and really helpful.
August 2018
Beautiful pub. Beaitifull setting. Sunny on tbe terrace in tbe evenings. Nice staff. Food looked good but we didnt eat there. Limited parking and a walk to tbe pub which us at rhe bottom if a short steep hill. Worth rhe hike back up for tge sunshine at sunset though. Great gins.
July 2018
We had very poor service on the evening we went to the Ship. they were busy, but we didn't get the food we ordered and waited 30 minutes for our dessert order to be taken only to leave without - as did other people near to us. We did speak to the Manager about this. We also went for lunch which was good.
July 2018
Lovely pub, great views, good outside space. Food was good.
June 2018
Closed during our stay for a full refurb but looks lovely and location perfect
June 2018
CLOSED !
May 2018
Still Closed May 2018
May 2018
It is closed down
May 2018
This pub has now closed, so we were unable to visit.
April 2018
Excellent!!!!
August 2017
Nice local pub, lovely beer garden to sit and watch the boats sail by.
May 2017
Hello Grazing
(Less than a mile)
Hello Grazing is a Devon based company specialising in Grazing Tables, Boards and Boxes. From cream teas and childrens party boards to delicious local meats and cheeses everything is locally sourced, freshly made to order and delivered direct to your holiday cottage. Hello Grazing also provides table dressing with flowers and foliage on request.
Click here for further details
The Dolphin Inn - Newton Ferrers
(Less than a mile)
(34)
A great spot for a pint of real ale or glass of wine on the sunny terrace overlooking the River Yealm. Good pub food and excellent hampers can be made up for trips to the beach.
The Dolphin Inn Riverside Road, Newton Ferrers PL8 1AE (T: 01752 872007)
Had takeaway fish and chips. Scrumptious. Ready on time and very handy for a cooking free evening.
May 2023
The Dolphin is a great locals pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Outside seating has lovely river views. The food was good with an emphasis on local fish. Great beer too. Good value for money.
May 2023
We visited here a few times during our holiday. The fish & chips are some of the best we’ve had. Friendly staff and lovely views from the top terrace
September 2022
Lovely pub with a very well kept pint of Weissbier. Food was excellent especially the mussels.
August 2022
Dolphin in great to walk to, sit with jolly locals and enjoy a drink by the waterside
August 2022
Very Welcoming, comfortable sitting inside or out.
June 2022
Friendly pub with good service and plenty of outside space. Had a n enjoyable and good quality meal here on our last evening. Recommended.
May 2022
Did not eat here but place seemed not to be as good as in past visits
May 2022
Really good location and this year the food was superb. Will be back. Best (huge) prawns ever and the whitebait is exceptional. thank you.
August 2021
V mediocre food. The Swan and The Ship in Noss Mayo far better food, service and atmosphere
August 2021
A wonderful friendly place to enjoy a pint of beer at the end of the day. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Thoroughly recommeneded.
July 2021
Another great waterside pub. Lovely food and very friendly staff. COVID was handled extremely well, we felt very safe, well done.
May 2021
Amazing home made fish pie! Not sure if the menu changes very often but we had a very nice evening at the Dolphin.
October 2020
Food was very good and service excellent. Unfortunately, there were some very noisy people on the next table which affected our enjoyment.
October 2020
Very friendly and good atmosphere and of course great food. Wonderful views of the creeks from the terraces!
September 2020
Fantastic fish and chips
September 2020
Very welcoming and the starter we had was really good.
August 2020
We enjoyed an excellent meal and very good service. It was well organised and we felt confident in their hygiene measures for Covid.
August 2020
Good food and drink, well run in relation to covid, slightly limited menu
July 2020
Fantastic food and really friendly service. We had a lovely meal here. Just make sure you book ahead
July 2020
Lovely food, though limited menu. Very friendly and lovely location.
July 2020
Very friendly pub with yummy food! Highly recommended!
January 2020
WE VISITED THE PUB ON 4 OCCASIONS - TWICE FOR EVENING MEALS - DURING OUR STAY. THE LANDLADY AND BAR STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND THE FOOD FRESHLY COOKED AND MOST TASTY. LOVELY ATMOSPHERE ON THE FRIDAY EVENING WHEN WE ARRIVED. AMALIA AND MIKE - BEDFORD
October 2019
Updated last year this pub is now a really wonderful place to visit - great menu, good atmosphere and the best place to sit and watch the sun go down! Well done to the team who own/run it they work very hard and it shows!
August 2019
On a walk to find the local Co-op, and other shops, we stumbled across this pub by accident, as we knew of the Ship Inn, which we could see from our accommodation, and the Swan, which was on our side of the estuary, two minutes from our accommodation, but The Dolphin was our favourite. It had a a competitively priced varied menu, with a pleasant seating area which led down to the waters edge. The second “Voss”, (purpose built crossing) was located just here, so at low tide you could walk across the estuary, which actually would bring you out to the outside seating area of the Swan!. All in all a lovely venue in a beautiful location.
August 2019
we stayed @ glen cottage for a week, and found the Dolphin very friendly , will definitely visit again when we are in the area.
June 2019
CLOSED (looks like permanently) during Xmas week 21st to 28th December when we were staying at Mallards.
December 2018
Closed until further notice
October 2018
Had a lovely meal at lunchtime - food was amazing!
August 2018
Lovely food. Super friendlly staff who fed us even though we were quite late in the evening. Dog friendly. No vuew of tbe estuaty from tbe terrace which is a shame because the pub is in an idyllic spot.
July 2018
Great local pub to end the day with a pint ! Either a walk over the voss when the tide is out or a brief walk round Bridgend
June 2018
A brilliant pub, fantastic atmosphere day & night. Live music and a great menu - including a great vegetarian selection. The staff were on the ball and service was quick. The chef was able to adapt the menu to suit 'fussy'children. Highly recommended.
August 2017
Great food and selection of ciders.
July 2017
Great local pub, very warm welcome, dog friendly and a nice pint.
May 2017
Hassle Free Hiking
(Less than a mile)
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.
Click here for further details
Paddle Pals
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Paddle Pals, run by experienced paddle sport leader and yoga instructor Tracie Gunningham, offers SUP Yoga, lessons and hire on the beautiful Yealm estuary. Tracie is able to create the perfect ‘holistic paddle’ tailored to your capabilities and needs. A 30 minute Paddle followed by a 30 minute Yoga session is guaranteed to calm the mind and leave you feeling totally re-energised.
Click here for further details
Easily contactable via text and email. I paddled on my first morning with Fiona, and had a brilliant lesson 1:1 on a lovely stretch of water at Noss.
August 2021
This business is NOT based in Noss Mayo. No renting is allowed directly on the river so this shouldn’t be advertised.
August 2021
SwellHunter Paddleboards
(Less than a mile)
(17)
Stand Up PaddleBoard rental based in Newton Ferrers. Make the most of Devon’s beautiful coastline and waterways during your holiday on a high quality SUP. Offering a range of boards to suit your needs and free delivery to PL8 properties.
Click here for further details or call 07738 447913
Enjoy 10% off board rental with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Chloe was excellent!
August 2022
Great company. Very accommodating. Delivered to our address in the afternoon and collected the next day allowing us to take full advantage of the tides. Gave us all the help and info that novices would need.
August 2022
Hired 2 boards whilst away at cottage at Newton , some good introduction . Great location for novice paddle boarders
August 2022
Great service from Chloe would recommend
September 2021
Chloe was super helpful throughout the process and the paddle boards were top quality. Can highly recommend.
September 2021
Boards delivered direct to us. Excellent local knowledge. We loved it so much along with Chloes enthusiasm, we even decided to purchase our own swellhunters. Thankyou!
August 2021
Chloe was very knowledgeable and helpful. She gave us plenty of advice about the best time to go paddle boarding. Excellent drop off and collection service from our holiday property.
July 2021
Fantastic service, we always hire from here each year we come to Newton. Would definitely recommend.
July 2021
Thanks for a great door to door service - we had so much fun.
July 2020
Delivered and collected from our rental property, professionals service - fab experience!
July 2020
yes
May 2020
Fab service, we got our SUP delivered to the harbourmaster and picked it up for a week. It gave us many hours of fun and an opportunity to try something new on the water. Easily delivered back with pick up from owner. Thank you!
August 2019
We loved the boards and would definitely recommend SwellHunter if you are on holiday in Newton Ferrers, thanks!
June 2019
As my first time paddle boarding I had such an amazing experience on the river Yealm. I’m totally hooked and will certainly use Swell Hunter again! Maybe we’ll even buy our own.
May 2019
Great service, we had such a brilliant time on the water, can’t wait to do it again next time we stay.
May 2019
We had a fantastic time on the PaddleBoards - really made our holiday, Thanks!
April 2019
Brilliant boards, friendly service and delivered to our door!
March 2019
Saltram National Trust
(6 miles)
(3)
Lovely peaceful walks with dog taking in the beach estuary. Dogs not allowed in the house or formal garden only the parkland.
September 2023
Lovely house, not easy to get to as Plymouth roads are not well marked and lane selection is vital.
September 2023
Very friendly staff and lovely gardens - a shame we couldn't see the house because of Covid restrictions - but next time!
September 2020
National Marine Aquarium
(6 miles)
(4)
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the Nation’s largest aquarium as well as being a charity organisation, and as such has an extremely exciting and prevalent role to play in driving marine conservation. Alongside the tourist attraction they run learning programmes for more than 30,000 children each year, have a consultancy branch and host events from weddings to birthdays and corporate functions as well. While you’re on holiday in South Devon, however, you will be more interested to know that this underwater world of discovery has the largest native exhibition in the UK exploring all the fish you have heard of and rarer varieties as well. In addition to British beauties there’s an Atlantic Ocean tank with large Nurse Sharks, sand tiger sharks and lemon sharks as well as ray and clownfish. The Aquarium has a café on site, is open daily, and has a variety of ticket types available for families, students and senior citizens.
Click here for further details
Visited last week, definitely not worth the money, very expensive for a not particularly great attraction.
September 2021
A lovely aquarium but we had to change our original visit day as booking (due to Covid) closes at 2pm daily and no entry allowed after that time without booking.
July 2021
Brilliant,not cheap but worth it only four stars as outside play area a bit scruffy.
September 2019
Very expensive to enter and we walked around the entire place in less than an hour.
June 2019
Wembury Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
The popular beach at Wembury also offers acres of sand, award-winning clean, safe water for all ages to enjoy and an abundance of rock pools for little ones to explore. Take a stroll along the cliff paths towards Bovisand and Newton Ferrers for unrivalled coastal views, or visit Wembury Marine Centre which runs organised Rockpool Rambles throughout the summer months. There is also a seasonal café, shop, car park and toilets.
Fabulous Fabulous Beach, and great for our dog.
May 2021
Mothecombe Beach
(4 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Wonwell Beach
(5 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(6 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Bantham Beach
(7 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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