Key Features
- Property code: MAJOR
- Changeover day: Friday
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- Waterside
- WiFi
Description
Thorpe Arnold Major is the principal half of this superb, very spacious, detached and welcoming family home. With quite outstanding views over the coastline, the open sea and the golf links, it is situated adjacent to the 9th green on Thurlestone Golf Course and has been extended to make two self contained houses sleeping 8 people in each. There are spacious lawned gardens to the front and rear of the property and parking for six cars. The magnificent views can be enjoyed from the living rooms and most bedrooms and the sandy beaches and the centre of the village are within easy walking distance.
Thorpe Arnold Major and Thorpe Arnold Minor (property code MINOR) together sleep 16.
Ground floor: Spacious living room comfortably furnished with sofas and armchairs, window seats, large flat screen TV/DVD, Mini HiFi with CD, open fireplace. Dining room with dining table to seat 8. An additional trellis table can be added to seat up to 12 comfortably. Sliding patio doors to terrace and garden. Well equipped kitchen with built in electric double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and hatchway to dining room, second fridge suitable for drinks. Utility/shower room with washing machine and tumble dryer, walk-in shower cubicle, basin, WC. Back door giving access to garden. First floor: Master bedroom with superking size bed, chest of drawers and built in wardrobes, stunning sea views. Bedroom 2: Sea facing twin bedroom with 3ft beds and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3: Second sea facing double bedroom with 5ft king size bed (can be split to form two single 2ft 6inch beds - please ask at time of booking if required) and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 4: Rear facing twin bedroom with 3ft beds and built in wardrobe. All bedrooms have wash hand basins. Family Bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Separate Shower room with basin and WC.
Thorpe Arnold Major has a large private terraced patio area with garden table and chairs perfect for al fresco dining which opens from the dining room, with steps leading down to large lawns which stretch out beyond, both at the front and the back, shared by both properties.
Ample parking in the drive.
- Included: Bed linen, (not towels) Travel cot, high chair, Wifi, electricity and heating (night storage).Towels may be hired from an independent hire company - details from Toad Hall Cottages.
- Pets: Well mannered pets allowed (maximum of 2, Garden not dog proof). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
- Telephone for incoming, and outgoing local and 999 calls. Mobile reception mixed. Wifi available.
- Local facilities: Beaches: Cowrie beach 5 minutes walk. Beaches at Thurlestone Sands approximately 10 minutes walk.
Village Inn and Post Office/shop 400 metres. Golf Club 500 metres, (also immediately adjacent to garden) pay to play (handicap required).
May 2019
We had another fabulous stay at Thorpe Arnold Major - can't fault it or the service from Toad Hall.
April 2019
Yes loved it Thankyou, just hate the kitchen bin situation and steps down to the laundry but otherwise great.
April 2019
Yes loved it Thankyou, just hate the kitchen bin situation and steps down to the laundry but otherwise great.
April 2019
The overall cleanliness of the house was good but the kitchen was poor. The beds were SUPER comfortable - the best we have used beyond our own! The views were stunning and the house flooded with light. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to re-visit TAM.
We are very sorry that cleanliness in the kitchen wasn't up to standard. We will pass your comments on to the cleaner, but hope that this didn't spoil your enjoyment of your holiday.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2018
Will come again and again
May 2018
Always love it. When do we get deposit back?
May 2018
We have stayed here every year since 2011 and love the position of the house and the large windows taking every advantage of the view. It is very comfortable and has everything we need for an enjoyable two weeks.
April 2018
Loved it, All of us, Even the dog was contented.
December 2017
We had a big family get together at Thorpe Arnold Major & Minor before everybody has to go away to various parts of Europe for Christmas. The house was perfect and worked well for our party of eight adults (should have been 10), three young children and three dogs for the extended weekend we were there. Set in a fantastic location we took long exhilarating cliff path walks, had family fun on the beaches, and a slow amble to the lovely pub in the village. We were lucky with the weather, bright clear winter sunshine everyday making the views from the gardens and the house absolutely jaw dropping but I would imagine even on a stormy day the view and ever changing vista would still be as exciting. The family haven't stopped talking about the time we had at Thorpe Arnold since we left, so much fun was had by all due to the superb layout and functionality of the house and the fantastic location its in, we can't wait to go back.
November 2017
The whole Unwin family absolutely loved Thorpe Arnold. The location couldn't be bettered and both Major And Minor were warm, comfortable and well equipped. It was a perfect place for all generations to celebrate my parent's Diamond Wedding.
May 2017
This is a fantastic location and we enjoyed our stay very much. We have been coming for 7 years and hope to visit again in 2018. Nick (the caretaker) is very helpful though we would all be happier if we didn't have to call on his services - this year something broke in the interior of the cistern of the WC in the upstairs bathroom and for the remainder of the holiday the flush had to be operated with a screwdriver. At least we could still use it!
July 2013
House is lovely, we would definitely go again however it definitely needs updating. The bathrooms are a little tired as is the carpet throughout the house. This certainly didn't ruin our holiday though, we had the most wonderful time and want to book for next year!
June 2013
Would much prefer bed linen to be included. Having to sort the linen for 8 bedrooms was a pain in the neck. (Trying to read this green print is quite hard - please use black). I was also surprised that bin liners were not provided. As they cost so little, it seems an unnecessary meanness, whilst having to buy them on a bank holiday was inconvenient.
April 2013
We were a little worrried about the smoking being allowed - but alas the cottage didnt smell of smoke at all - so this was a great relief. the location and set up of the cottage was fantastic for our family get together - better than expected - The only thing that really bothered me was laundry/ linens - as in bring your own sheets - as you can imagine coming from the states with luggage weight restrictions - you cant plan to bring your own linens - just not realistic - the cost of rental were a high - I could buy and throw away a moderately good set of sheets for less. Other cottages included linens so I will look at them before this cottage - which is a shame as we loved the property - I think an option should be put in place ie higher price to include linens to give you an idea the cost of linens was equivelant to 1 weeks car rental - I think you can understand where our budget drove us. ( My sister bought all her sheets down to accommodate the linens issue) We own a number of proprties to rent - lease and include. linens etc . So this was a new experience - I know at the time of booking we were made aware of this- however I do believe the owners of the property should have this hightlighted as they do I am sure loose busniess, and potentially repeat business - which is what we all want. Overall our experience with Toad Hall cottages was fantastic - we did talk to some of the company representatives(Toad Hall) during booking and they were fantastic - all of them. We will use you again next year. I will also book earlier to ensure we get a cottage we would like - with linens ( sorry to harp on!). Thorpe Arnold Major was a great cottage - we thought it was set up perfectly for us and the open space downstairs with the fireplace - dinning table being able to sit both families at was great - overall a fantastic cottage . Please get them to sort out the linens and add into the price - we potentailly would book both cottages for 2 weeks next year
Pretty Local - Thurlestone
(Less than a mile)
Like an online supermarket only better, Pretty Local supplies boxes of delicous local produce direct to your South Hams holiday home. Discover the fantastic food products that West Country has to offer including fresh fish & seafood, high quality meat, organic veg, cakes, treats and lots more all brought together on one website, order by midnight the Wednesday before you arrive or during your stay for delivery Friday or Saturday.
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Enjoy a free bottle of Heron Valley apple juice with orders over £30. Use code 'salcombe2018'
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We used Pretty Local during our stay in Hope Cove after finding their details on the Toad Hall Cottages website. Andrea couldn’t have been more helpful in arranging our order & we arrived at our cottage to a fridge full of delicious local produce. Everything was locally sourced & was delicious, without any unnecessary packaging. The meat was particularly amazing! Would highly recommend using this fabulous service-we’ll be using them again next time we visit the area.
November 2018
The Village Inn
(Less than a mile)
A popular 16th century inn complete with beams salvaged from Spanish Armada ships wrecked nearby and today enjoying stylish modern décor and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere . Plenty of comfortable seating areas inside and out, along with a menu offering freshly prepared meals and daily specials. Children and dogs welcome.
The Village Inn Thurlestone TQ7 3NN (T: 01548 563525)
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Very jolly and helpful service. The food was served very quickly and was generally good. Dogs are allowed. The menu is not changed very often, but a special menu changes each night. There is an overflow car park opposite the pub.
June 2019
Beautiful and welcoming, one of the highlights of my four year old grandson’s holiday ????
May 2019
We have visited over the past three years and on each occasion the Village Inn service and meals has been top notch. Keep it up.
May 2019
Lovely local dog friendly village pub which also will provide takeaway of their meals.
May 2019
Great food, friendly service
April 2019
Great food, particularly the gluten free choc brownies, they were unforgettable, the lounge is a lovely room.
April 2019
Great, atmospheric pub. We visited twice - with 10 then 6 people - and had consistently good service and food. Sunday roast was very generous portions and the a la carte during the week was excellent. Welcomed children but it wasn’t overrun with them.
April 2019
Good reception, great food and good atmosphere
December 2018
Had a lovely meal here. Fresh local fish and venison were beautiful. Menu quite limited and more expensive than other local pubs we tried but couldn’t fault the quality of the food.
November 2018
yes we have visited and received excellent service and food
October 2018
We hadn’t booked but were lucky to get a table in the bar. Very nice atmosphere and attractive surroundings. Staff are very pleasant and attentive. Varied menu with some specials. My husband had loin of lamb and I had whole plaice, both with fresh vegetables and both delicious. I would definitely go back.
September 2018
Refurbished since we were last in Thurlestone and a great improvement. Much more space (airconditioning in the back lounge!!). Food and service were very good and reasonably priced.
July 2018
Food, location and ambience all really good but I fear business may be a little too easy, as most of the male bar staff were indifferent, at best. Even asking bluntly for a tip as we were at the bar looking at our bill! Staff were certainly not rude but need to be more personable.
July 2018
Excellent service and food and very busy in good weather. Loads of free parking and some outside seating
July 2018
We had booked the family of 10 in for an early evening meal but found ourselves by the television screen, as it had been assumed we were a group of football supporters keen to see the World Cup match! However, once the mistake had been realised, we were given a big table elsewhere and enjoyed good food and service in pleasant surroundings.
July 2018
Visited several times during our stay, and ate there twice. Friendly staff and good food.
June 2018
Great food and reasonably priced. Seating outside with dogs is a bit small and right next to road.
June 2018
Friendly staff, lovely food and drinks.
June 2018
Excellent meal with friends
May 2018
We ate there once and enjoyed a nice meal. Fish and Chip evening is Fridays (cheaper!).
May 2018
Great Sunday lunch for a large group all were welcomed including our dogs, food was great, service was good & good value too
November 2017
This is a great pub. Good food, good selection of beers and drinks and very dog friendly. Tuesday is quiz night so there is a special discounted menu. Booking recommended.
September 2017
We booked a table for five on a Thursday evening, and had a wonderful meal, with friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Great emphasis on fish (the sea bass was much approved of) but the soup was very good, the venison stew was rich and flavoursome, and the blackberry and apple crumble and brownie were also very tasty. The loos are a treat too!
September 2017
We have visited Thurlestone many times staying also at the hotel which is excellent. However, the Pub has lost its way somewhere, the food this year in May we found not up to the previous high standard. Its basic 'pub grub' the staff certainly could do with training. Ok for a drink, but to eat, no keen, prefer the HOTEL
September 2017
Good pub atmosphere, and excellent decor, good food but over priced and service slow
August 2017
Great pub, excellent service and food, we will be back as soon as possible!
July 2017
Food was good but service was rushed
July 2017
A very nice meal at quite a reasonable price. Really helpful to be able to take the dog in.....!
July 2017
Incredible pub. The food is outstanding with a newly earned rosette. The staff were really friendly and a great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend it for families and romantic couples!!
July 2017
Quintessential pub! As a 3-generational family on holiday, we had a lot of fun here each evening. The pub is fine for families (childrens menu etc), but there isn't any outside space suitable for families.
June 2017
This was a very dissappointing experience the staff require some good professional training and food is poor quality.
June 2017
Excellent service provided by happy efficient staff. The food was super
May 2017
Visited twice, lovely meals both times, friendly staff and good that we could take our dog with us.
May 2017
Great pub, gets busy so I'd advise booking a table if you want to eat and their Sunday lunches are great.
May 2017
Lovely pub, good food.
January 2017
we've been coming to thurlestone for years and loved the new look pub this summer. The renovation is really nice and we had a great meal on our last night
December 2016
The Trevilder Restaurant, Thurlestone Hotel
(Less than a mile)
A fine dining restaurant open daily to non-residents of the hotel for lunch and dinner, offering menu’s using the finest local produce accompanied by an extensive wine list. Complementing the high quality cuisine are the breath taking views over Thurlestone Sands and out to sea.
The Trevilder Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone TQ7 3NN
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Amazing food, fantastic staff!
September 2018
Lunch at the Thurlestone Hotel was a delightful experience. Fantastic food and excellent service. Lunch on the balcony in the sun with cocktails - who could ask for more!
August 2017
Rock Pool Bistro
(Less than a mile)
The Rock Pool bistro at the Thurlestone Hotel offers an excellent yet relaxed dining experience and delicious menu full of quality crowd pleasers including fresh local seafood, burgers and stone baked pizzas. Enjoy stunning views across the bay in total comfort whilst sipping a cocktail or cracking open a crab.
The Rock Pool Thurlestone Hotel TQ7 3NN (T: 01548 560382)
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Used this facility once for a party of 8. Staff very nice, what food they had there, was very ordinary. We ended up basically eating whatever was left over! An OK place for a snack and a coffee.
July 2018
The Sloop Inn
(Less than a mile)
This historic pub, full of period features in the pretty village of Bantham, is a great spot to enjoy well-cooked classic meals or a pint after a day spent on the beach or walking the South West Coast Path. Menu’s change on a daily basis and children and dogs are welcome.
The Sloop Inn , Bantham TQ7 3AJ (T: 01548 560489)
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We had excellent service and a lovely meal for 8 on New Years Eve. All the food arrived at the same time and hot! Everyone enjoyed their food and service was with a smile and efficient. Recommend.
January 2019
Had a fantastic meal here - great pub grub with a brilliant atmosphere!
November 2018
Great local pub, with excellent food and pleasant staff. The added bonus of being dog friendly was great too. A great selection of local and national ales and ciders. Thank you, for a great stay, and food.
October 2018
Wonderful local pub. Great food, ales and ambiance- perfect.
October 2018
We loved this pub, and they do a great takeaway too!
July 2018
Very friendly pub with good food, large dining room and tables outside in a neat little yard. Dog friendly. Grea location and would certainly go back
July 2018
Excellent pub, lovely food, great atmosphere and very welcoming - even to our large noisy group - had a great evening here. Dogs welcomed too !
November 2017
Beautiful pub inside and out -clever blend of old and new decor and furnishings without being too rustic. Very welcoming and polite staff and great food. Car parking to rear. Best place on our Devon week. Will definitely return. Thank you.
September 2017
The biggest fish and chips ever and lovely too really enjoyed our meal here
July 2017
Lovely waitresses, good solid food, not so friendly bar staff
June 2017
Lovely pub, the restaurant has been recently refurbished and has a lovely modern feel. Both the food and service were excellent.
June 2017
Good menu and food though the pub is a bit tatty, however, they are doing a refurbishment in May so this might improve it.
May 2017
We have been going to the Sloop for many years and enjoyed the food. However, this year..on Easter Monday...having booked a table for 9 people at 6.30pm...we tried to order food and almost everything was sold out. This was extremely disappointing and rather spoilt our stay. We left and went to a nearby restaurant which wss very pleasant and had almost everything on the menu. We were told that the Sloop had been busier than usual and had been unable to get further supplies due to the holiday. This has been the same situation for the last 15 yrs we have been going there and we havent had this problem before. Very disappointing.
April 2017
First rate sandwiches, very good and friendly service.
April 2017
Obviously a decent 'local' with good beer, a reasonable menu (with a small choice for vegetarians) and obliging staff - once you can get to the bar past the rather loud, clustered regulars ... It was a shame that the only vegetarian starter was 'off' when we visited, but in retrospect we ate very well and would probably have regretted it anyway. The food we received was very good - no complaints at all.
April 2017
Back to the Sloop for burgers. Good portions, nicely presented. Great value. Always a good atmostphere and they are renovating the restaurant so should be even better.
April 2017
A wonderful Sunday lunch - all it should be, in a relaxed and untarted-up - honest pub.
March 2017
Brilliant pub. Love the village so much and spent every night in here during our stay. Great pub food, dogs welcome and a cosy fire. Want to come back now please!!!
December 2016
The Voyage Spa
(Less than a mile)
Indulge in a spot of pampering at The Voyage Spa in Thurlestone's iconic hotel. Having recently gone under a complete refurbishment, this beautiful spa combines luxurious modern facilities with a boutique touches to celebrate the regions nautical past. There are three beauty rooms offering a range of treatments as well as a pool, sauna, hydrotherapy pool, fitness studio, steam room and a laconium.
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Thurlestone Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
On the coast with spectacular views of the sea, Thurlestone Golf Club can be seen from the beach and is fortunate enough to be on a beautiful section of the South West Coast Path. The 18-hole course is a mix of links and cliff top terrain and aims to cater to all ages and abilities with a variety of tees. All visitors are welcome and will be pleased to know that there are two bars on site as well as a separate dining room. Green fees vary according to the season but start at £36 per person in the low season. As with most golf courses, there is a dress code so golf shoes must be worn and denim isn’t allowed, but a full list or restrictions are listed on their main website.
Bantham Surfing Academy
(Less than a mile)
Operating from the car park at postcard perfect surfer’s paradise Bantham Beach, Bantham Surfing Academy is run by experienced SurfingGB qualified instructors who offer tuition and coaching for all levels, including beginners, as well as supervised surfing sessions and a Kids Club. In addition to surfing lessons, the team offer Stand Up Paddle Boarding lessons, hire and tours around Burgh Island and the River Avon, and lifeguard and surf instructor tuition and qualifications.
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Enjoy 10% off group surf lesson or SUP lesson for 4 people or more. Booking code ‘TOADHALLSURFER’
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Amazing!!!
July 2018
My granddaughter had expert tuition and was so thrilled to be able to stand on her board. She was well looked after (5yrs)
August 2017
Discovery Surf School
(2 miles)
Based at Bigbury-on-Sea and Challaborough Bay, Discovery Surf is a fun, friendly and professional environment where the team always have a smile and a word of encouragement to go with their expert tuition. Providing the opportunity to quite literally interact with South Devon’s primary asset - the environment - they offer lessons, courses and equipment hire, as well as Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking.
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Enjoy £10 off any booking of 4 people or more with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
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Excellent lesson in tough conditions on a windy down a Bigbury, really clear instruction, great place to srat and get in to surfing
December 2016
Had a great lesson with Discovery Surf. Two hours on the Sedgewell side of Bigbury Beach. All equipment provided, the guys really knew their stuff and we were on our feet in no time. Such a buzz, definitely recommend trying it out if you've not surfed before or want to build up your confidence in the sea.
December 2016
Bigbury Golf Club
(2 miles)
A friendly cliff top golf course close to Kingsbridge, Bigbury Golf Club is a links course with spectacular views of the South Devon coast. It is an 18-hole course where you can play as an individual or as part of a group. It’s 6,035 yards for men, 5,544 for ladies and par is 70 and 73 respectively. There’s a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, but remember that dress should be smart/casual at all times, and in the clubhouse they ask that you don’t wear golf shoes, hats, untailored shorts, general beach wear, collarless tee shirts and non-golf sportswear like tracksuits and rugby shirts. The club offers rates for groups of 6-14 and society golf days for numbers over 14. Green fees are seasonal and depend on the time of day that you’re visiting so keep an eye on the website for full details.
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Enjoy 25% off 18 holes with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
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Good course to play. Very hilly on the front 9. Don't forget the VIP card for the discount. You can book tee times on their website. Take plenty of balls if it's windy. ????
June 2017
Friendly and a lovely course, with great views. Tricky in any wind!
May 2017
Leas Foot Sands
(Less than a mile)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
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Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
South Milton Sands
(Less than a mile)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
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A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
Bigbury on Sea
(2 miles)
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has visited that Bigbury on Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for sand castles and rock pooling as well as tucking into lengthy summer picnics, it is an unusual beach to visit because the tide comes in from both sides. As a result, it is an endless source of fascination for children, not least for its sea tractor which provides transport from one end of the beach to the other in order to reach Burgh Island. Burgh Island is connected to mainland England by the beach alone, it’s home to the famous art deco Burgh Island Hotel which has hosted Agatha Christie and Noel Coward since its incarnation in 1929, and has even made an appearance in the TV adaptation of Christie’s Poirot. On a practical note there is on-site parking available close to the beach with daily charges from £3.50. Toilets and shower facilities with disabled access are also nearby, and lifeguards are present from May to September. The Venus café offers teas, coffees and other refreshments including the ice creams that are of such fundamental importance for a day at the beach. Meanwhile, dog lovers will be pleased to know that four legged friends are welcome at Bigbury on Sea, but restrictions apply from 1st May until 30th September. Ultimately, Bigbury on Sea is a supremely beautiful location and fun family day out with abundant wildlife to enjoy and coastal footpaths to explore as well, making it a wonderful destination to visit on holiday in Devon, no matter what time of the year it is.
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Excellent beach for small children. Very clean. The sea tractor gave it an added dimension. Our 2 year old granddaughter loved riding on it!
June 2019
Fab, sand spit beach, covered at high tide, access to Burgh island. An absolute must.
July 2018
Gorgeous beach - very large and areas suitable for dogs. Check tides before you go. Walk over to Burgh island is great. Good toilets and shop - very clean.
July 2018
Wonderful beach and great view of Burgh Island and the marvellous hotel.
July 2018
Perfect
June 2018
Spent a happy afternoon watching the sea.
May 2018
Perfect location. Excellent to walk across the tombolo and explore the island. Very safe for dogs. We visited on a very sunny day in April and were lucky to get a free parking spot right by the slipway. Views from the top are wonderful. Watching the waves meet from both directions is fascinating.
April 2018
Great beach for walking the dog - only part of the beach is restricted. Not overcrowded as we visited out of season and some lovely views in all directions.
September 2017
Lovely place. Child friendly with fantastic views. Only downside is the dogs that are allowed on. It can get very busy in high season and the dogs can be a pain if running loose especially if you have got little ones. We have got a dog so it's not because we aren't dog lovers!
July 2017
Rather run down and disappointing that visitors are made to feel rather unwanted with only a small section of the pub open to non-residents and the hotel off limits completely to non-residents. View from the top lovely, but I wouldn't drive miles and miles to visit. What attracted me was the parting of the sea and that was a lovely view
June 2017
Fantastic unique place with sea both sides of the beach when the tide is out and Burgh Island to walk to with a lovely old pub but inefficient service.
April 2017
Hope Cove
(2 miles)
Hope Cove is the perfect name for this inspiringly beautiful little corner of the South Hams. Divided into two areas, Inner Hope and Outer Hope, both linked by a footpath and road, and each with their own respective beaches, Outer Hope is also home to the Hope and Anchor Pub and a collection of shops and cafes, while Inner Hope is a quieter more residential area. At Outer Hope you will find Mouthwell Sands, a sandy cove scattered with pebbles and backed by rocky cliffs with a slipway and steps from the road down to the beach. It’s a popular spot with surfers, despite being a fairly small beach, and watching the sunset from here is a beautiful way to spend the evening. There is a car park by the beach where charges apply so make sure you have cash on you as you arrive, and dogs are permitted out of season with restrictions applying from 1st May until 30th September. Meanwhile, Harbour Beach is a short stroll away and bridges the two villages of Inner and Outer Hope. It is a wide sandy beach that’s perfect for rock pooling and sand castle building, and there is a harbour wall that makes for spectacular crashing waves in the winter as well as a tempting spot from which to jump into the water in the summer at high tide. Just make sure you don’t jump in when the water is low as it’s too shallow. Harbour Beach is also an ideal spot from which to paddle board or kayak across the bay, with the really intrepid amongst us pottering all the way along the coast to Thurlestone and Burgh Island. Finally, at Inner Hope itself there is a small sandy beach that’s accessible down a slipway. This is home to the old lifeboat station and is a quiet spot that marks a juncture along the coast path from Bolberry. Speaking of which, you can walk either way along the coast from Hope Cove, either towards South Milton Sands, Thurlestone and Bantham, or towards Salcombe. If you are making a day of it then why not start at the Winking Prawn at North Sands and stop at Hope Cove for lunch?
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Hope Cove's Lobster pods were great - lovely food and spectacular views!!
June 2019
Nice little coastal village but not a lot there really and spoilt by way too many holiday homes with very little full time community or interest. Lovely small beaches, safe for the youngsters but best avoided at peak times as it simply gets too crowded. Decent pub but they served us a cold meal so we didn't eat there again. Narrow road down to Hope Cove from the main A381 is a nightmare with the traffic using it, the impatience of some drivers not giving enough room and we had our car hit and damaged by some ignoramus builder in a transit who tried squeezing past our stationary car, whilst yelling obscenities from his window even though it was us who stopped when he ought to have reversed back a whole 5 yards. Charming. Expect these sorts of things if driving in and out each day as there's no other roads in and out other than single-track. Clifftop walk in either direction is stunning and it's well worth the walk towards Thurlestone until you reach South Milton Sands Beach which is simply lovely...a real cracker of a beach with lovely views and plenty of room. Beware the kite surfer school who think that they own the beach as they had the cheek to ask people to move as they were about to hold a class in the water near the rocks where lots of kids were rock pooling. They needed to be reminded that it was not their beach... From Hope Cove, the walk to Bolt Head was very pleasant and then on towards Salcombe. Hope Cove itself seems to have very little community atmosphere and no-wonder as it comprises 250 full time residents scattered between inner and outer Hope Cove and up to 5000 visitors staying in holiday homes. Practically the whole village is made up of holiday homes with the only industry being hotels and the pub, a few B&Bs and the odd fishing boat. Such a great shame as it seems to have no sense of "self" which you get with a living, thriving community but to be expected as our small fishing fleets are all but killed off. Still, a nice place for a short break.
June 2019
Gorgeous place. Parking is reasonable and close to both beaches, providing easy access to SW Coastal Path. We visited early May so few other visitors around, just sat and soaked up the sun.
May 2019
We can highly recommend the Cottage Hotel and the Lobster Pod. We had 2 amazing meals, really efficient, friendly service and reasonable pricing.
September 2018
Feel this once must visit cove has gone backwards. The "pods" on the slopes of the Cottage Hotel seem completely out of character.
September 2018
This is our favourite find in the South Hams. It’s beautiful. There is everything you need nearby; lovely pubs and afternoon tea, friendly locals and beautiful beaches.
August 2018
Beautiful place with a lovely beach and several places to eat. We would definitely go back.
August 2018
Been going for years even if busy still a lovely holiday feeling. Great to see no rubbish on the beach and facilities for people to pick up rubbish. Fascinating for children - fish, rock pools, jelly fish etc. endless fun. Crowded when the tide comes in though.
August 2018
Great Cove. Fab location. Unfortunately the one cove had a lot of seaweed washed in due to the windy and stormy weather over our first weekend, but that can't be helped. But it meant we only went to the beach there once.
August 2018
Lovely place to walk to, great places to eat
July 2018
Great beach’s and place with good views
July 2018
Great food and great location
July 2018
Inner Hope is the best part and the village is very nice with many thatched cottages. The Sun Bay Hotel is very good and does excellent cream teas on its balcony overlooking the sea.
July 2018
Visited 16/06/18 for a week with Toad Hall Cottages. Lovely quiet location with a fabulous beach nice shops, a good pub and some good restaurants
June 2018
Very busy during the bank holiday week but superb beaches which we very much enjoyed.
June 2018
Wonderful cove, my grandchildren absolutely loved playing on the beach - beautiful.
June 2018
Fascinating
May 2018
Great place if the weather good.
May 2018
Amazing!
January 2018
Love it. And it's a great base for this part of Devon. Excellent coastal/cliff walking.
October 2017
Well worth the walk along the coastal path,stunning views and 2 nice pubs for lunch
August 2017
Lovely location, beautiful beaches and some great places to eat!
August 2017
A really nice walk over the hill tops from Thurlestone, Hope Cove is pretty but a bit busier than other places we visited. Lovely views.
July 2017
Fantastic place
July 2017
Breathtaking views, very quiet village, very peaceful.
June 2017
A beautiful coastal village with two sandy beaches. The village centre has some pretty thatched cottages and there is a good choice of places to eat most with sea views. We ate most nights at the Hope and Anchor and they are dog friendly. We enjoyed walking along the coastal paths with fine views from both sides of the village. Hope Cove is a good base to explore South Devon with Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes within easy reach.
May 2017
Friendly , beautiful - everything you could want in a holiday spot - didn't matter what the weather was like ,plenty to do and see .
May 2017
Lovely and well worth a visit.
May 2017
A really pretty place with all you need fir a relaxing holiday, beautiful views and lovely coast walks
April 2017
Beautiful coves and pretty cottages
April 2017
Absolutely love this place! Perfect for families, safe swimming and and lots of rock pools to explore. Our kids were down there every day. Can't wait to come back next year. Mrs Sutton
December 2016
Bantham Beach
(2 miles)
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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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