Key Features
- Property code: LANGFO
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Looking for the quintessential Devon Thatched Cottage? Well Langford Down will tick all the boxes. Brimming with character there are slate floors with underfloor heating, beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and Rayburn stove, so we can’t think of a single feature lacking in this perfect holiday destination. Overlooking a beautiful valley, just outside the coastal village of Slapton the cottage is surrounded by a lovely large garden with a sunny barbeque area looking out over the Devon countryside. There’s a comfortable sitting room with wood burner, a modern well equipped kitchen diner and upstairs three comfortable bedrooms. A short drive or pleasant walk along the lane brings you into Slapton, with its village pubs and shop and a little further on you’re on Slapton beach. The nearby South West Coastal Path provides some beautiful walks and a visit to the historic port of Dartmouth, the market town of Kingsbridge and the yacht haven of Salcombe are all great days out.
Please Note, that owing to the quite steep steps leading down to the property, which can be slippery when wet this cottage isn't suitable for the elderly or those with walking disabilities.
ONE WELL BEHAVED DOG WELCOME BETWEEN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER UP UNTIL THE 24TH OF MAY.
Key Features
- Property code: LANGFO
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Looking for the quintessential Devon Thatched Cottage? Well Langford Down will tick all the boxes. Brimming with character there are slate floors with underfloor heating, beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and Rayburn stove, so we can’t think of a single feature lacking in this perfect holiday destination. Overlooking a beautiful valley, just outside the coastal village of Slapton the cottage is surrounded by a lovely large garden with a sunny barbeque area looking out over the Devon countryside. There’s a comfortable sitting room with wood burner, a modern well equipped kitchen diner and upstairs three comfortable bedrooms. A short drive or pleasant walk along the lane brings you into Slapton, with its village pubs and shop and a little further on you’re on Slapton beach. The nearby South West Coastal Path provides some beautiful walks and a visit to the historic port of Dartmouth, the market town of Kingsbridge and the yacht haven of Salcombe are all great days out.
Please Note, that owing to the quite steep steps leading down to the property, which can be slippery when wet this cottage isn't suitable for the elderly or those with walking disabilities.
ONE WELL BEHAVED DOG WELCOME BETWEEN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER UP UNTIL THE 24TH OF MAY.
Sitting room with leather sofa and armchairs, inglenook fireplace with wood burner stove, TV and DVD.
Kitchen diner with farmhouse style kitchen equipped with ceramic hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, Smeg fridge freezer, microwave and additional Rayburn with hobs and twin ovens.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer.
Shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.
From kitchen spiral stone stairs to master
double bedroom with 5ft bed.
From sitting room stairs to twin bedroom with two 3ft beds.
Connecting corridor gives access to another bedroom with small single bed 3'x5'.
From corridor family bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC.
Large sunny mature garden (2/3 acre) with steps down to the cottage from the barbeque and parking area.
Slapton is a small quaint village just a stone's throw from the outstandingly beautiful stretch of coastline at Slapton Sands, from where you can enjoy sweeping sea views across Start Bay, from the mouth of the river Dart in the north across to the craggy cliffs that curve round to Start Point Lighthouse in the south.
Slapton village is a short stroll from Slapton Sands beach, a 6km stretch of pebble beach, fronted by Start Bay and backed by the stunning Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve - a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, and home to many species of wildlife including otters, eels, dormice and a huge number of birds and insects.
Slapton village itself boasts two pubs, The Tower Inn which is renowned for its excellent food, and The Queen's Arms, which has a pretty garden providing the perfect spot for a refreshing beer, whilst a shop/Post Office, café and more pub/restaurants can be found at nearby Torcross.There are also many wonderful walks in the area - through unspoilt countryside, around the Slapton Ley, and along the spectacular South West Coast Path.
Slightly further along the coastal road towards Dartmouth, you'll find Blackpool Sands, one of the most popular beaches in Devon. Here, the golden sand and shingle beach, green pines cliffs, and turquoise waters conspire to exude an almost Mediterranean feel. This beautiful, family-friendly beach is great for windsurfing, paddle boarding and canoeing, and when hunger strikes, the beach-side Venus Café is a great place to refuel with a view.
The lively market town of Kingsbride is just 7 miles away and offers a good choice of independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as two supermarkets for stocking up on essentials.
A holiday cottage in Slapton offers a good base for enjoying the breath-taking beauty of this special corner of South Devon.
Off road parking for up to three cars.
- Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), electricity, central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor, complimentary basket of logs in winter.
- WIFI
- Pets: One well behaved dog welcome September until the end of May only (NOT SPRING BANK HOLIDAY). Pet charge £30.00 per week.
- No telephone. Mobile reception poor.
- Local facilities: Slapton beach 1.5 miles. Slapton village with two good pubs and a village shop. Torcross with pub , cafe and shop 2 miles. Stokenham Farm Shop 1.5 miles. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth with all facilities both approx 9 miles.
The Tower Inn
(Less than a mile)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(Less than a mile)
(93)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
Church House Inn
(2 miles)
(27)
This dog-friendly countryside pub offers a large restaurant and delightful beer garden. New to the culinary agenda is the Josper oven, an indoor barbecue grill which runs solely on charcoal and gives a delicious flavour to food. The menu features steaks, seafood, Sunday roasts and daily specials. You’ll also find a selection of local ales, ciders and local soft drinks. Open daily for drinks and from Weds-Sun for lunch, dinner and cream teas.
Church House Inn Stokenham, Kingsbridge TQ7 2SZ (T: 01548 580253)
We booked a table here online for Boxing Day lunch but when we arrived they told us they don’t take bookings. Luckily they had a table and we enjoyed a really good pub meal. Nice clean environment, dogs welcome. Friendly staff. We had a wander after lunch to shake the meal down, lovely old church and pretty village. Easy to park.
January 2024
Great local pub with welcoming atmosphere and good value home cooked food.
November 2023
Excellent food and friendly service
September 2023
Nice friendly pub serving good food
August 2023
We love the Church House and return each year we visit. They are always so welcoming and make Stokenham feel like home from home.
June 2023
Interesting menu and specials, good ales and wine list, very friendly and helpful staff; our dog now considers Maddie to be one of her best mates. We ate here 4 or 5 times in our fortnight's holiday; says something in itself!!
October 2022
Had two lovely meals here. Food was great and service excellent.
August 2022
Excellent food, really nice atmosphere and surroundings, thank you for finding us a table as I thought I had made a booking, booked wrong pub.
July 2022
Very poor. Overpriced food (don't order the duck breast @£16 unless you're on a super low calorie diet). Beer too cold and expensive. I used to like the charm of the pub before it was renovated, now just lacks atmosphere.
May 2022
Had a drink there. Outside space at the back was lovely. We didn't eat there.
March 2022
Good and friendly pub. Fish and chips excellent.
September 2021
We have been back here many times when we have visited, beautiful gardens, now with covered heated area for those colder and wetter times. The only thing we would say is the lack of vegetarian options on the main menu.
September 2021
Great place to eat for a special meal out, food amazing
September 2021
Beautifully decorated pub, friendly staff and truly excellent food.
July 2021
Only 19 mins walk from cottage. Lovely refurbished pub but gets busy so book first.
October 2020
Great atmosphere, Good food. Natalie the manager was really welcoming. Loved our dog too! Great place for a drink or dinner. Will definitely return
October 2020
Friendly atmosphere, good service, nice selection of food and drinks with a great Friday curry night- what's not to like?!!
September 2020
A must visit if you’re in the area, Great food and very helpful and accommodating staff even with social distancing. We eat twice there and would have gone again but couldn’t get in due to it being fully booked, so best to pre book
September 2020
A beautiful refurbished pub, would definitely recommend the huge tasty Sunday lunches that they do although make sure you book.
November 2019
We ate here for a couple of evening meals which were first class, highly recommend it
October 2019
recently refurbished to a very high standard. Excellent food
June 2019
Lovely family meal here, very tasty. Great professional service. Dog friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
October 2018
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD IN A GOOD LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS.
June 2018
Excellent food. Sunday lunch was presented very well & served quickly. Evening food was just as good, with a fairly big menu.
November 2017
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely food
September 2017
We ate at this great pub several times and the welcome was very warm and the food and service was great.
August 2017
Good food, nice setting.
December 2016
Stokeley Farm Shop
(2 miles)
(87)
A popular food market, deli, restaurant and garden centre in a beautiful setting with a focus on supporting local producers. Browse the shelves in the farm shop for local artisan goodies or enjoy the delicious food the café has to offer including a range of cooked breakfasts, coffees and cream teas, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizzas straight from their wood fired pizza oven.
Stokeley Farm Shop Stokeley Barton, Stokenham TQ7 2SE (T: 01548 581605)
Enjoy 10% off in the cafe with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Lots of local goodies and great deli and meat counter. Lovely food and micro brewery
April 2024
Well stocked with independent craft outlets outside. Excellent breakfasts in cafe. Durrant's butchers really know their stuff. A visit to Stokeley's is recommended.
December 2023
Fresh produce, nice cafe and the loveliest scones ever!
October 2023
Great place for yummy treats for your holiday, especially the beer brewed on the premises. I also posted some ebay sales via Ervi here and the staff were very helpful.
October 2023
Have visited the shop several times in the past but never eaten here before. We ended up coming for breakfast 3 times during our stay and also visited for the pizza night. Will definitely return next year
October 2023
Came here a few times, the food was so fresh and tasty. Very reasonable prices for meat and vegetables. Didn’t try the cafe, but always busy and loved walking around the little huts with different arts and crafts to buy
September 2023
Really enjoyed visiting the farm shop - there was live music, lovely pop-up shops, excellent local produce. The steaks we bought for our BBQ were top quality.
September 2023
Great breakfast in a quiet setting with a few nice shopping outlets to browse selling unique gifts. Would recommend, but can get very busy.
August 2023
Amazing seafood platter for two at £60 , including a whole cold lobster, king prawns and fresh crab plus salad and bread ( only available on their seafood Sundays throughout the summer ) Highly recommend - nicest seafood platter we have had locally and the best priced
August 2023
Lovely farm shop selling high quality local goods. Highly recommend a visit here. The breakfasts in the cafe are fantastic.
August 2023
Definitely worth a visit - good farm shop, nice cafe and excellent brewery! Some nice pop up shops
August 2023
Lovely food
August 2023
Enjoyed coffee and cake here. Good well stocked farm shop too. Dog friendly.
July 2023
A lovely spot which we visited twice during our stay. On the sunnier day we sat outside & enjoyed coffee/cake/drinks & then on our last day we sat indoors for breakfast. The food was delicious & we loved the farm shop & little boutique shops too!
July 2023
I cannot fault this place. The staff could not have been nicer and we made several visits for meals, drinks and shopping.
June 2023
Lovely farm shop with a great variety of produce,
June 2023
Had a lovely Sunday roast there, and enjoyed it so much, we returned for a cooked breakfast, and a mid week lunch as well. Very nice food, attentive staff, and pleasant surroundings.
April 2023
Wholesome good food served by friendly and helpful staff
October 2022
Excellent quality of produce and very good food and service.
September 2022
Shop is very well stocked, including some unusual items and the butcher's counter is excellent quality and value. We stock up for our freezer before coming home. The Cafe and Tap House are both great. The evening pizza with a pint of the local brew is delicious, especially on a warm summer's evening.
August 2022
This place is a great find! Amazing fresh produce. Would recommend a drink in the attached Tap House as well.
August 2022
We loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. We were staying on the farm at Tllys and it was so convenient for us to pop down to shop or have a meal and also the added bonus of the brewery on site. Also Friday night wood fired pizzas were delicious
July 2022
Very convenient and well stocked farm shop. Very good breakfast in the cafe. All the staff who served us were very pleasant, efficient and friendly.
July 2022
This farm shop has a wonderful selection of foods and drinks so you will be spoiled for choice.
July 2022
We had a lovely light lunch, nice food with an excellent choice and very friendly, helpful staff.
July 2022
Excellent choice of produce in both cafe and shop.
June 2022
Excellent little (well, not so little, Farm Shop) well stocked and good bread, cheese, sausages, bacon etc. Daily papers in store, good range of everyday household staples and resonably priced.
May 2022
Useful shop for supplies - newspaper, fruit and veg, butchers, groceries. Would like to see more local cheeses. Good cafe and excellent pizzas at the Taphouse
May 2022
Great pints, lovely to pop in for BBQ supplies and their cream tea is wonderful!
April 2022
Came here on three separate days, for two Farmers breakfasts, and a Sunday roast, and thoroughly enjoyed the food on each visit. Good food and good service.
April 2022
Nice place to eat and good selection of foods in the deli too. If you want a Sunday Lunch you have to book ahead!
April 2022
An excellent place. Lovely cafe with good food and drinks and incredibly friendly helpful staff. Made our holiday. Good shopping too.
March 2022
excelent
November 2021
Perfect for a visit very friendly staff, went for breakfast three times very good,the farm shop has everything you need for your stay and in the evening the micro brewery is brilliant and the prices are not too bad,would recommend
October 2021
Excellent food and service. Good shop but not many plants for sale. Plenty of parking.
October 2021
Very convenient for shopping when staying locally.
October 2021
Had breakfast here on our last day of holiday. Great breakfast, superb service.
September 2021
Exceptionally well stocked, steaks great value. Breakfasts and coffee best we have found. Staff and little shops selling local crafts delightful.
September 2021
Disappointed with the whole place. Customers were being told at least 45 minutes for food.
September 2021
Open in the evenings for wood fired pizza. Great local beer, great service and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizzas also available. A very relaxed and enjoyable evening. Great value for delicious food.
August 2021
Great supply of fresh food and plants and little craft stalls and beer , all ways worth a visit
August 2021
A real joy. Perhaps more than one till would ease congestion.
July 2021
Excellent cakes and afternoon tea.
July 2021
Great place for food and also fresh produce. Always stop by when staying in the area.
July 2021
Lovely shop with good range of meat, veg etc. Fairly small and cafe likewise, but great to walk to if you are flexible on times etc.
June 2021
Hardly worth a visit.
June 2021
An absolute favourite of ours for years now. Great shop and cafe, lovely staff. Also a great pizza night this year too
June 2021
Attractive setting, good parking, good menu and cheerful efficient service. Good varied stock in shop with plants etc for sale. Interesting small brewery selling own brew beers
May 2021
Worth a visit. Good farm shop. Pity it was raining when we went but we still enjoyed a coffee and scone ! We visited twice whilst on holiday.
May 2021
Brilliant place for lunch and a micro brewery too! Highly recommended, great customer service from the young team- brilliant.
April 2021
Super shop and cafe
April 2021
Lovely local produce, friendly staff and selection of artisan shops. Cafe and Tap Room with dog friendly outside seating area. Open all year.
October 2020
Great farmshop. Well stocked with good produce and interesting craft sales stalls. Well recommended. Lovely cafe too
October 2020
Service was a bit slow but great food and the micro brewery was first class (Try the Eddystone - I bought every bottle ont he shelf!). Definitely one to go back to.
October 2020
Excellent service
October 2020
Lovely farm shop and cafe. Excellent social distancing being implemented, which made the whole experience a good one.
August 2020
Fantastic breakfast. Helpful polite staff. Highly recommend.
July 2020
Lovely farm shop with a wide range of products available and a nice cafe. It was within easy walking distance of Torcross which was great due to the closure of the local shop. The best bit was the adjacent South Hams brewery. With a great selection of locally brewed craft ales and ciders and delicious food available from the cafe next door it was a great way to spend a damp afternoon avoiding Storm Ciara!
February 2020
Lovely food and fabulous Sunday roasts, highly recommend.
October 2019
We should have gone here at the start of our week! Great selection of daily groceries and nice treats too - excellent artisan shops and micro brewery too!
August 2019
A lovely place to browse the shops and enjoy a coffee.
August 2019
A great place to buy local produce and beer.
August 2019
Worth a visit! Great little farm shop. Lovely fruit and bread. The café served a great cream tea/cakes and an excellent breakfast : )
August 2019
Great choice of produce including local cheese and Award-winning sausages. Recommend the cafe for breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch and their own Ashridge cider. Friendly staff. You can get a Toad Hall discount here but you have to ask as not all staff are aware.
July 2019
well stocked and friendly staff
July 2019
Always good to go here. Great food, breakfast is fantastic, lovely welcoming staff. We always have our cooked breakfast here whenever we are on holiday in this area. Very good quality food, plants and gifts on sale. First class farm shop.
June 2019
Visited for lunch with our dog. Sat outside in lovely weather. Service was quick and friendly. The burgers we had were delicious. They also do great breakfasts and have a wide range of local products and a butcher counter in the farm shop.
June 2019
Lovely shop and essential as no shop in torcross
June 2019
A well stocked farm shop with friendly and helpful staff.
June 2019
Visited twice, loved the cream teas. Friendly staff
May 2019
Great place to get fresh food at a great price, enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch, or visit the onsite micro brewery. Always a favourite
May 2019
Great food. Loved the pop up craft shops
May 2019
Stayed locally, and visited Stokely Farm shop a few times. Well stocked shop and a very nice eating area providing really nice food, especially their Sunday roast which is amazing !
March 2019
Great fresh meat and bread.
January 2019
we only found this shop two days before we left but went back twice as it was so good
October 2018
We have had breakfast at the cafe on a few occasions, and always found these to be great quality and value for money. Lovely staff, too.
September 2018
Nice breakfast and cafe
June 2018
Very convenient.Good shop.Food O.K.but a bit basic
May 2018
Great shop with lovely atmosphere and goods. A little pricey
May 2018
Good feed. Friendly service
October 2017
Great for a variety of food and great pizza and plants.
August 2017
Great selection of local provisions and also home to South Hams Brewery with all beers available and reasonably prices Recommend a visit
July 2017
LOvely but expensive
July 2017
We love this place, probably popped in most days for delicious meat, cheese and treats. We don't eat out often as our dog is nervous around dogs that get too close so eating in can feel like a chore. But with lovely grub from a friendly shop, it becomes a treat. Plus it's supporting the local trade which is so important.
June 2017
Always a favourite for breakfast and for stocking up on delicious things for our holidays in Torcross. The tractor provides seemingly endless fun for a toddler and the friendly staff are all lovely.
May 2017
Excellent small cafe/pizza area, Number One, sells a good range of gifts, many garden related. The plants are healthy, well cared for and reasonable priced and the farm shop produce fresh and good selection. Pleasant helpful staff
May 2017
One of our favourite must go to places. Great food, good setting (with places to play for the kids) and good little shop too).
December 2016
The Boathouse
(2 miles)
(34)
A bright and airy restaurant steps from the beach at Torcross offering fish and chips, stone baked pizzas, burgers, salads and a children’s menu along with fresh coffee, tea and cakes served all day. All tables enjoy panoramic views over the water; there is a terrace to dine alfresco during summer and a cosy wood burner for cooler months. Dogs welcome.
The Boathouse Torcross, Slapton Sands TQ7 2TQ (T: 01548 580747)
Ate brunch here, regularly throughout our 2 week holiday. Always delicious and well presented by the charming and welcoming staff.
October 2023
We had food from here on a few occasions while on our vacation and it was so tasty and freshly cooked. Very nice indeed. Also open good hours. We were very happy customers
July 2023
Nice breakfasts, but still quite narrow opening times. Could be a bit more flexible on mixing breakfast items for those that want to make slight changes. Food nice though.
July 2023
Great place with gorgeous breakfast. Lovely cake. Nice outside seating Friendly staff.
June 2023
Had a lovely lunch sitting on the verandah overlooking the Let. Food and service top notch
May 2023
Very good fish and chips
June 2022
Although this is a great property in a wonderful place for a holiday, the standard of cleanliness is well below the standards one should expect when paying premium price, the wooden floor needs serious attention as it has ingrained dirt, leaving my crawling grandchild with filthy legs and feet despite my mopping to try and clean it. The vacuum was full of smelly dog hair, the toaster had not been cleaned and neither was the tumble drier which included the previous guests knickers! The internal windows and mirrors all need a thorough clean too! I’m very dissapointed with the standard particularly with the Covid 19 situation and with the response of THC, who seem to think it’s ok!
August 2021
Great fish & chips and ice cream
August 2021
End of July/early August 2021, still only takeaway service. Expensive chips, measly portion and 30 minute wait to takeaway
August 2021
Excellent ice cream
April 2021
Amazing food and customer service.
November 2020
This is a really good cafe that offers all sorts of food & drink. They’ve taken into account all the COVID restrictions so we felt safe. The staff were very helpful.
October 2020
An excellent take away dinner option! Far too good, as we ate from there several times this week!
August 2020
Great for a meal or a snack - the pizzas are Big. Nice inside and outside terrace facing the road, away from the winds off the sea. Very dog friendly.
September 2019
Great venue! Super service and super food.
August 2019
Had lovely fish and chips and ice cream here, we thought the fish and chips were better here than at the Start Bay and the ice cream better than at the other cafe, Sea Breeze.
May 2019
Our favourite place for drinks and food . Very friendly staff Perfect location Highly recommend .
May 2019
We had a lovely lunch here. Service was very good and quick. The restaurant was quiet which probably helped!
May 2019
Nice welcome including our dog. Excellent food, although we did have to wait 40 minutes - lunch time rush, ?. Would recommend.
April 2019
It would be useful to have a menu with prices outside so people could decide if it was expensive as we did.
August 2018
Lovely food, shame it didn’t stay open later than 5pm in the week.
June 2018
Great Food and Drink, wish you were open more evenings, the sharing platters are great !!!
June 2018
Fabulous food, great service !
June 2018
Boat house food is really excellent.
May 2018
Average food but quick service.
May 2018
Very good fish and chips!
May 2018
Lovely place to have a coffee and lunch. Really bright and welcoming. All the staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely and clean. Good value and a must to go to.
May 2018
Excellent breakfast (although a bit dear!).
October 2017
Had great takeaway fish & chips and sausage and chips in late September. Also a fantastic breakfast on the last day of our holiday. Great views of the sea one side and the Ley the other. Would recommend.
October 2017
Lovely place for meals - expensive for family of 5 and very busy but food was good especially the pizzas. Staff very polite and helpful too.
September 2017
Had a very nice meal here with my wife and daughters. The staff went out of their way to fulfil an unusual food order for picky kids. Some nice beers available too - a great way to spend an hour or so after a hard days walking.
August 2017
Good environment but no wifi and a long wait for our orders.
July 2017
Great place to eat and prices are great. Food is exceptional and we went a few times during our stay.
July 2017
Love this place. Reasonably priced food. Great pizzas, nice fresh seafood and takeaway to enjoy on the beach. Really light and spacious interior too. Looks like it was quite recently refurbed.
July 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(Less than a mile)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
Click here for further details or call Jane Willmott on 07951 296494
Hassle Free Hiking
(2 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
Click here for further details
The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(2 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(2 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
Click here for further details
My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Green Compass Tours
(4 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Slapton Sands
(2 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(3 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
Blackpool Sands
(4 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
North Hallsands
(4 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(5 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
October 2023
Another absolutely fantastic week, and the addition of the smeg fridge freezer in the kitchen spot on!
August 2023
Absolutely, a fantastic house in a great location.
July 2023
The cottage is as described in previous comments. The location is perfect the privacy second to none The wildness of the garden is attractive My only comment would be if you are over 5ft 10ins you must pay attention to the fact all the doorways into the hall are well below standard height But don’t let that discourage you from going
June 2023
We booked the Friday before the following Saturday booking as the weather was settled & promised fine & lovely all week; which it was & it was(lovely)......both the weather & the cottage. The Devon equivalent of where we live in Derbyshire.
May 2023
Once again LFD and Toad Hall absolutely fab! Our next stay has already been booked!
April 2023
We enjoyed the cottage how warm it was. It was a shame not to have more leaflets on the area so we could plan visits especially when the internet went down for three days
October 2022
Once again, a truly wonderful stay and will be booking ..... Again! ?
October 2022
A really fab place to stay. We had a lovely holiday. Thank you!
April 2022
Lovely stay, house was lovely, warm and cosy.
November 2021
We loved it so peaceful and eveything we needed the house lovely loved it would go back
November 2021
Yes very much so
October 2021
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage, very well equipped and a lovely peaceful location. The garden wasn’t completely dog proof but we enjoyed the seating area at the top when the sun shone with beautiful views.
September 2021
Yes, we loved the location and the cottage was full of character.
July 2021
Yes very much. Especially loved the garden with views across hills. The house was great, excellent kitchen, well equipped with appliances that worked well. Great bath ( I did not use the shower, but think it was fine) . Excellent TV to watch tennis and football finals which we did. Comfortable. Best cottage I’ve stayed in with Toad Hall. Thank you
July 2021
Once again, absolutely fantastic! We've booked again.
July 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would most definitely stay there again
June 2021
We had a brilliant stay. Weather at times was awful but the cottage was warm friendly and welcoming.
October 2020
There were no Pyrex dishes to use for casseroles etc. Upstairs radiators not heating despite underfloor heating working. Bags left for linen left did not correspond to what was stated in Toad Hall folder. No DVD player as stated on website. WiFi code not visible enough, perhaps have this stuck to router or near router.
September 2020
We enjoyed our stay though it was definitely a compromise this year. The low ceilings were just about bearable but the garden was lovely!
August 2020
Yes, beautiful house in wonderful location.
September 2019
we really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The cottage has everything one needs, the location is wonderfully tranquil.
September 2019
We loved the idyllic cottage and tranquil location. Our grandchildren enjoyed playing in the garden. We bought meat from the Stokeley Farm Shop for our barbeque which was delicious. It was a pleasure to visit the local beaches and find them so clean and uncrowded especially in August. Great holiday with many happy memories.
August 2019
We did enjoy our stay but unfortunately there were a couple of issues and the caretaker was at first not available and secondly not very willingly to go the xtra mile. Furthermore for a stay of two weeks it’s convenient to include a change of bed linen standard and not that we as guest has to make a call (with a caretaker who isn’t reachable). And with eventually contact per telephone a couple of days later; it’s hardly worth the trouble to change the linen.
October 2018
Cottage needs a little bit of TLC, new rugs etc. Its so nearly there, stunning location.
July 2018
Yes superb
May 2018
loved our stay at Langford Down once again, superb part of the South Hams to holiday in. The tranquility is breathtaking. loved our walks down the lanes to the Queens Arms. Great to sit in the beer garden and look across Slapton Village.
October 2017
Overall the stay and cottage was great. Especially for the owners letting us have the property with the 4 dogs, we looked after the property as if it were our own and vacuumed and cleaned up every day. We have stayed in this location before so we knew what was around the area, will definitely be booking another stay soon.
April 2017
Although we had a lovely stay, my only complaint would be that we did not have hot water to start with, so I called Jane Bickle to advise her of this, leaving a message on home phone and mobile. My call not was returned and we had to make do with boiling continuous kettles. On Monday morning I called Toad Hall Cottages and I must say, staff there were helpful and we received a call back later from them advising us of what to do. I don't know why we never received a call back from the caretaker of the cottage. A couple of days before we left the property we received a pre-printed card from Jane Bickle, requesting (politely) if we could empty bins/strip beds etc. and stating how busy they were and how busy the roads would be ....... I didn't appreciate this, especially as my telephone call was not returned.
Thank you for your feedback, we have passed this to the caretaker and the owner to try and ensure this does not happen again. On occasions when a caretaker is not able to be contacted there is a member of The Toad Hall Team on call for emergencies. We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall and we hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks The Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2016
The cottage in which we stayed was beautiful, a real romantic getaway nestled amongst the rolling hills. It was incredibly cosy and welcoming and amazingly equipped with everything that we needed and more! The flowers, welcome card and cake were very thoughtful touches as were the amazing 'doggy bags' that were hand delivered to our canine companions! Thank you so very much for such a wonderful holiday, we can't wait to return in the new year. *I would definitely recommend using Toad Hall Cottages as the communication, helpfulness and support of all the staff that I dealt with was totally faultless. Many thanks again.
October 2023
Another absolutely fantastic week, and the addition of the smeg fridge freezer in the kitchen spot on!
August 2023
Absolutely, a fantastic house in a great location.
July 2023
The cottage is as described in previous comments. The location is perfect the privacy second to none The wildness of the garden is attractive My only comment would be if you are over 5ft 10ins you must pay attention to the fact all the doorways into the hall are well below standard height But don’t let that discourage you from going
June 2023
We booked the Friday before the following Saturday booking as the weather was settled & promised fine & lovely all week; which it was & it was(lovely)......both the weather & the cottage. The Devon equivalent of where we live in Derbyshire.
May 2023
Once again LFD and Toad Hall absolutely fab! Our next stay has already been booked!
April 2023
We enjoyed the cottage how warm it was. It was a shame not to have more leaflets on the area so we could plan visits especially when the internet went down for three days
October 2022
Once again, a truly wonderful stay and will be booking ..... Again! ?
October 2022
A really fab place to stay. We had a lovely holiday. Thank you!
April 2022
Lovely stay, house was lovely, warm and cosy.
November 2021
We loved it so peaceful and eveything we needed the house lovely loved it would go back
November 2021
Yes very much so
October 2021
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage, very well equipped and a lovely peaceful location. The garden wasn’t completely dog proof but we enjoyed the seating area at the top when the sun shone with beautiful views.
September 2021
Yes, we loved the location and the cottage was full of character.
July 2021
Yes very much. Especially loved the garden with views across hills. The house was great, excellent kitchen, well equipped with appliances that worked well. Great bath ( I did not use the shower, but think it was fine) . Excellent TV to watch tennis and football finals which we did. Comfortable. Best cottage I’ve stayed in with Toad Hall. Thank you
July 2021
Once again, absolutely fantastic! We've booked again.
July 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would most definitely stay there again
June 2021
We had a brilliant stay. Weather at times was awful but the cottage was warm friendly and welcoming.
October 2020
There were no Pyrex dishes to use for casseroles etc. Upstairs radiators not heating despite underfloor heating working. Bags left for linen left did not correspond to what was stated in Toad Hall folder. No DVD player as stated on website. WiFi code not visible enough, perhaps have this stuck to router or near router.
September 2020
We enjoyed our stay though it was definitely a compromise this year. The low ceilings were just about bearable but the garden was lovely!
August 2020
Yes, beautiful house in wonderful location.
September 2019
we really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The cottage has everything one needs, the location is wonderfully tranquil.
September 2019
We loved the idyllic cottage and tranquil location. Our grandchildren enjoyed playing in the garden. We bought meat from the Stokeley Farm Shop for our barbeque which was delicious. It was a pleasure to visit the local beaches and find them so clean and uncrowded especially in August. Great holiday with many happy memories.
August 2019
We did enjoy our stay but unfortunately there were a couple of issues and the caretaker was at first not available and secondly not very willingly to go the xtra mile. Furthermore for a stay of two weeks it’s convenient to include a change of bed linen standard and not that we as guest has to make a call (with a caretaker who isn’t reachable). And with eventually contact per telephone a couple of days later; it’s hardly worth the trouble to change the linen.
October 2018
Cottage needs a little bit of TLC, new rugs etc. Its so nearly there, stunning location.
July 2018
Yes superb
May 2018
loved our stay at Langford Down once again, superb part of the South Hams to holiday in. The tranquility is breathtaking. loved our walks down the lanes to the Queens Arms. Great to sit in the beer garden and look across Slapton Village.
October 2017
Overall the stay and cottage was great. Especially for the owners letting us have the property with the 4 dogs, we looked after the property as if it were our own and vacuumed and cleaned up every day. We have stayed in this location before so we knew what was around the area, will definitely be booking another stay soon.
April 2017
Although we had a lovely stay, my only complaint would be that we did not have hot water to start with, so I called Jane Bickle to advise her of this, leaving a message on home phone and mobile. My call not was returned and we had to make do with boiling continuous kettles. On Monday morning I called Toad Hall Cottages and I must say, staff there were helpful and we received a call back later from them advising us of what to do. I don't know why we never received a call back from the caretaker of the cottage. A couple of days before we left the property we received a pre-printed card from Jane Bickle, requesting (politely) if we could empty bins/strip beds etc. and stating how busy they were and how busy the roads would be ....... I didn't appreciate this, especially as my telephone call was not returned.
Thank you for your feedback, we have passed this to the caretaker and the owner to try and ensure this does not happen again. On occasions when a caretaker is not able to be contacted there is a member of The Toad Hall Team on call for emergencies. We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall and we hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks The Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2016
The cottage in which we stayed was beautiful, a real romantic getaway nestled amongst the rolling hills. It was incredibly cosy and welcoming and amazingly equipped with everything that we needed and more! The flowers, welcome card and cake were very thoughtful touches as were the amazing 'doggy bags' that were hand delivered to our canine companions! Thank you so very much for such a wonderful holiday, we can't wait to return in the new year. *I would definitely recommend using Toad Hall Cottages as the communication, helpfulness and support of all the staff that I dealt with was totally faultless. Many thanks again.
The Tower Inn
(Less than a mile)
(48)
Due to refurbishment The Tower is currently open for drinks from the bar and also food from the outdoor kitchen Thurs-Sat evening 6pm onward and Sundays 12-3pm
Tucked away beside the 14th century tower that gives it its name, this is a family run pub serving excellent food in a beautiful setting. Sit outside in the sunny courtyard or let the kids run around in the rear garden in summer, or on cooler days enjoy the cosy panelled bar and restaurant. There is a wide selection of meat, poultry and fish options on the menu, all locally sourced, as well as veggie options, kids menu and popular Sunday roasts.
The Tower Inn Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580216)
Very old atmospheric pub with lovely choice of beer and wine. We also ate here and the food was amazing. Friendly staff and guests.
October 2023
Always a joy and well worth a visit!
October 2023
Fantastic pub restaurant, food is excellent, a must visit pub
October 2023
Excellent food - staff very helpful. Lovely setting.
August 2023
Nice pub with good food but if you want to sit inside during the main holiday season you need to book in advance
August 2023
Wonderful food and atmosphere in a unique setting. You really must go!
August 2023
Good food, wonderful staff.
August 2023
Great pub ,great food, great atmosphere,
June 2023
Very good sunday lunch outside.
May 2023
A beautiful pub in the heart of Slapton village, and although food was being prepared and cooked outside, meals were delicious. Can honestly say the best sirloin steaks we have ever had. Highly recommend.
May 2023
Just perfect pub in perfect location with food, welcome and drinks to match!! Thanks for two lovely visits!
May 2023
Absolutely fantastic pub . The staff are superb and the food is fantastic and we had the best Sunday Roast ever . Brilliant.
April 2023
Has a BBQ outdoor kitchen and the food is to die for! Highly recommend and it’s different every day!
August 2022
Very limited bar and food. Only outside barbeque. Pumps we're off when we visited. So went to queen's arms instead
August 2022
Wonderful, atmospheric pub. The food from the outdoor grill was simple, fresh and delicious.
July 2022
Were staying in Slapton for a week and The Tower Inn was one of the highlights of our stay. Lovely feel to this friendly pub and excellent food. Would highly recommend. Will definitely visit again if in the area
November 2020
A wonderful meal - the food was incredible and the setting was lovely, sitting outside with the tower over looking. A very lovely restaurant to stumble across. Would strongly reccomend.
August 2020
Had a delicious meal here ( plaice was delicious ) - q pricey but v nice , staff were friendly . Q busy so pleased we had booked . We walked but wouldn’t be easy to park nearby and car park currently closed
August 2020
First class
August 2020
Lovely pub with home cooked food and very welcoming staff. The beer garden at the back is very big with loads of tables, would definitely go again.
July 2020
Wonderful pub, great food, great beer, loads of character. Eating with a group of friends in the garden on a sunny day is just bliss!
September 2019
Great location and garden.
August 2019
Great pub in a lovely setting offering very good food. We always visit when we stay in the area.
June 2019
Fantastic pub. Very welcoming and the food was incredible. The Sunday roast was one of the best ones I’ve ever had.
June 2019
Very good Sunday roast.
June 2019
As always, wonderful food in a relaxed and friendly environment.
March 2019
Excellent Food, Beer, Staff and atmosphere...!!!
March 2019
Great food; hit and miss service; unwelcoming “locals” crowding out the bar area and making it difficult to get to the bar to buy drinks.
August 2018
Great food, great wine and great service. Our whole experience was fantastic and I would visit again should we visit the area in the future.
August 2018
Charming old pub full of character. We only had a drink and didn't eat here - but they had a tremendous selection of fresh fish on the board when we visited.
July 2018
We spent 2 weeks in Slapton & the Queens Arms was by far the best local, along with the fabulous food, tasty beer and the friendly locals really made our holiday special.
July 2018
Limited choice on the menu and food quite expensive for the portion size but staff very accommodating and welcoming.
June 2018
Great fish and chips!
June 2018
Excellent food and service in a lovely building.
May 2018
A beautiful, historic and friendly pub set in a delightful location and with a lovely garden. The food is excellent and certainly not the standard 'pub food'. A children's menu is also available and is more than adequate. This is a relaxed, family run, village pub where children & dogs are welcome. We have visited many times and particularly like their Beer Festival in May.
April 2018
Great food and very friendly
April 2018
Really nice atmospheric pub with very friendly and accomodating staff. Although the food was very nice and we all enjoyed our meal I thought it was quite over priced.
December 2017
Fantastic meal !
September 2017
Menu was a little odd with some items coming with accompliments and some not. Also the bar bites on the main restaurant menu (not sure where they actually fit in along with small plates and also a bar chalk board) making the menu a bit disjointed. When phoned to book, we were asked had we dined there before, when we said we hadn't, we were told only the side room was available. Side room was fine but no cutlery or side plates on table (unlike the other rooms) and a bucket arrived to set our own! No other people in the side room and there was also tables free in the main rooms so didn't feel particularly welcome.
September 2017
A lovely pub that accommodated us at short notice for my daughters birthday and the food was superb.
August 2017
We had a wonderful meal here. The place was lovely and staff were very friendly and were very accommodating with our dog. Would come again.
July 2017
Less than average food and I fail to see how the children can play in the courtyard - it's tiny and the front leads onto the road. Impossible to pay the bill with the contactless system - you literally have to walk to a tiny area and hope the wifi picks it up.
July 2017
Loved this place. Fantastic ambience and food. Helpful friendly staff and locals.
June 2017
Great pub. Atmospheric and nice staff.
June 2017
old and atmospheric but not impressed by food or prices
May 2017
Nice food, friendly staff - definately worth a visit!
May 2017
Fantastic food
April 2017
I very much adore the outdoor space with many interesting objects, such as chickens and incredible plants like magnolias and so on. The food is also rather good, and always makes the walk around the Ley worthwhile
December 2016
The Queens Arms
(Less than a mile)
(93)
A thriving free house in the heart of the village offering good value home cooked meals, a wine list to suit most tastes and real ales from local South West breweries. Benefits from its own car park in a village where parking is limited.
The Queens Arms Slapton, Kingsbridge TQ7 2PN (T: 01548 580800)
Brilliant pub! We visited twice and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely staff, roaring fire and dog friendly.
January 2024
Second holiday staying in Slapton this year and of course straight to our 'local' the Queens. Great to see everyone and as ever the food was brilliant and the company too. See you in April 2024
November 2023
Very friendly and welcoming, great menu with many choices, Food very good.
October 2023
Very friendly local pub and wholesome tasty food!
October 2023
Lovely and friendly and great pub grub!
October 2023
We loved visiting the Queens Arms, good food and good hospitality
September 2023
A lovely traditional pub with a warm welcome for tourists. Good traditional menu
September 2023
Excellent pub and Sandra and staff are brilliant. Food was wonderful
September 2023
Always great to visit The Queens Arms in Slapton.
September 2023
Love this pub. Great Welcome. Fantastic food . Warm and Friendly
September 2023
Lovely friendly pub serving great food and drinks that are reasonably priced. Beautiful gardens on different levels. Try to book if possible as it gets busy and the parking I limited.. Well worth a visit
September 2023
Staff were excellent- the food was good - Very reasonably priced
August 2023
Nice welcoming pub with lovely well tended gardens. We did not sample the food but looked okay from what we saw with good size portions
August 2023
Great food and really friendly and welcoming staff - super value for money too!
August 2023
Fabulous beer garden with view across the village. Super friendly bar staff
August 2023
Traditional pub with good 'pub grub' st reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice, multi-tierd beer garden. Only issue being that the garden has no cover, so on a weekday, when its raining and there's no where else to go, its massively over-subscribed and as they dont take bookings you can find yourself - quite literally - left out in the cold, with absolutely nowhere else to eat in Slapton. And the only shop shuts at 1pm...
August 2023
Went a ride to Slapton sands beach and visited this place had a nice snack and drinks.
July 2023
Lovely pub and lovely food , if u like traditional pub food this is the place to go, lovely beer garden aswell
June 2023
Booked a table and when we arrived it had been taken. Not acceptable.
June 2023
Really nice village pub. We ate here twice during our week in Slapton. Food was very good and due to beautiful weather, we were able to eat outside on the terrace which was an added bonus!
May 2023
Always go to the Queens when on holiday in Slapton. Sandra, Kevin and Adam are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Great food, excellent quality and perfectly cooked, spoilt for choice. Very dog friendly, our Apollo loves going in ! Its a proper local and we will be down again later this year.
April 2023
We spent 4 evenings here and ate on 3 of them. Really good, tasty and plentiful pub grub. Excellent value for money. The ambiance of the pub is brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff and locals.
March 2023
Good pub grub and ales served in a very (dog-) friendly atmosphere, with lots of interesting photos to browse around the walls
October 2022
Great place always go when on holiday. Lovely friendly Landlord and Landlady and also all the staff, food great best pub in the area
September 2022
We have been here many times over the years. We just love this pub. Will be back next year.
August 2022
Lovely food served very quickly will try to visit again when we are in the area
August 2022
Had an enjoyable lunch sitting out in the garden, good size portions reasonably priced.
July 2022
Lovely food, with friendly welcoming staff and great beer garden.
July 2022
The Queens Arms is a very cosy pub with very friendly and efficient staff. The ales are excellent and we enjoyed the meals.
June 2022
Really friendly local pub and great food! We had two excellent meals here.
March 2022
Great pub with food. Staff really welcoming. We had two meals here, and they did cater for me being gluten free.
November 2021
They are closed on a Monday but big portions of food and delicious
November 2021
Great, popular dog friendly pub. Food was marvellous. Gets busy and queueing to get in. Go round the back to get your table if able to sit outside. Order at bar, be patient for your food, it’s worth the wait. Ate there three times, in the week we were on holiday. Staff and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit
September 2021
Lovely gardens homemade food beer excellent friendly atmosphere nothing to fault excellent the walk back to Florence cottage was all of 50 yards!!!
September 2021
We tried a number of different meals which were all superbly cooked. The hospitality from the staff was also great and I would not hesitate to return.
September 2021
We loved our visits here, beautiful gardens to sit in, a wonderful choice of food, well priced and portioned. The vegetarian /vegan options were a welcome sight, as many pubs tend not to have such a wide variety. The staff could not do more, ample hand gel and safety signs to keep people aware that Covid is still out there. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area in October.
September 2021
Great pub but shut on Sat, Sun and Mon of our bank holiday weekend. Only open limited hours.
September 2021
Lovely food/menu. Don’t take bookings but staff advised us to arrive at 5:15 ready for 5:30 opening as people start to queue around this time - they were right, it was already busy at 5:15. (Peak season end of august) Not a lot of indoor seating, lots more outside on the pretty terraces
September 2021
Lovely and quirky! Excellent!
September 2021
Really hospitable, lovely service and reasonably priced. Full of character and charm. Would highly recommend eating here.
August 2021
Lovely pub, very friendly service. Good food.
August 2021
Dog friendly pub frienfly do my staff snd nice garden to sit out in. Didn’t have good but it looked good
July 2021
Arrive early! Like every business, The queens Arms is dealing with increased custom; staff shortages and umpteen changes in guidance. They can only do so much and they’re doing their absolute best in the circumstances. A reduction in their menu choice would help them. That said, the menu is varied and the food ample and tasty. The pretty walled garden is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon or evening. Staff are welcoming but rushed off their feet during busy periods. Be patient and arrive early otherwise expect a long wait on food. Great to have the bar open again.
July 2021
Decent pub grub in the heart of Slapton. Service slow, but it was very busy.
July 2021
Great Pub Great Food Great Landlady and Staff. Proper Pub . Must visit
July 2021
Great menu, good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Lovely beer garden at the rear of the pub.
June 2021
Great pub and lovely food
June 2021
We visited this pub twice during our week at Beeson, made to feel very welcome. Good food, dog friendly and nice atmosphere. Would recommend
May 2021
The staff and owners were absolutely fantastic, they all made us very welcome, the food and hospitality was the best in the area, would recommend the pub to all who come to Slapton. We will return, many thanks to all
April 2021
Fantastic local pub who have adapted to new restrictions really well. Their large, tiered garden is beautifully planted and makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a drink or a meal from their extensive menu. Children & dog friendly. Visited many times and never been disappointed.
April 2021
Great pub with great atmosphere and fab food. My only concern is that the tables are set too close to each other and not to COVID standards
November 2020
Lovely country pub food excellent especially the puddings and the publicans and made us feel very welcome
November 2020
We totally loved it at this pub we eat here three times and definitely could have eaten here even more! The food was lovely we would well recommended it to others to eat there.
October 2020
Lovely pub very good precautions due to COVID, friendly staff and had two excellent meals here.
October 2020
As usual service here is great even in these difficult times.
October 2020
The food is lovely and the staff polite and friendly, service was excellent all well set up for current situation felt safe
August 2020
This pub has beautiful gardens out the back which you can’t see from the front . Sat outside and enjoyed drinks in the sun and a nice meal . Simple pub food , not ideal if you are watching the calories but we all enjoyed our food . Warm welcome from the staff .
August 2020
We visit the Queens every time we visit the area. Fantastic pub, great food, good atmosphere and there is always a warm welcome from the staff and LandLady. It's consistently a great place.
November 2019
Lovely warm welcome. Traditional pub with delicious home cooked food. Great service and very friendly.
October 2019
Lovely pub with excellent food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.
September 2019
Good food and drink.very friendly
September 2019
A very welcoming pub with good food
August 2019
Great location and garden
August 2019
spent many pleasant evenings in the Queens Arms. very friendly staff and excellent home cooked food
June 2019
On our 3rd visit to Slapton and as expected the welcome warm, the food excellent & great beer. We can't wait to come again.
June 2019
Fabulous pub, people,food, atmosphere excellent , went there for dinner most nights while we were staying in the area, had a dog with us , no problem with him being allowed in , we also had an American lady staying with us who thought it was the best pub she had been to in the world !!!!!!! cant wait to get back there in September.
May 2019
Poor quality food that you wait an unacceptable time for. A simple order of ham,egg & chips took over 30 minutes, when the meal finally came the egg was rock hard, a simple meal ruined.
April 2019
Good hearty meals. A little gem!
October 2018
Parking can be quite difficult, but very good food and service, a lovely pub with good efficient staff.
September 2018
The best pub in Devon. Sandra and her husband makes everyone welcome even dogs. The food is cooked to perfection, with a nice choice of ales and ciders. One word Fantastic
September 2018
Great simple pub food,very popular,therefore can get busy.great beer garden. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere We will be back. The Smiths north somerset
August 2018
We had a meal here on one evening which was very good. The food portions were generous and staff friendly.
August 2018
Very welcoming pub, dog friendly and great food. Great if you like good home style food, good selection on menu as well. We frequently visited here while staying down the road at Torcross.
July 2018
Very friendly pub with pretty walled gardens. The landlady was very welcoming and we were never disappointed by the service or the food. I would definitely return here for a visit.
July 2018
EXCELLENT VALUE FOOD WITH FRIENDLY LANDLADY AND STAFF.
June 2018
Welcoming staff, good priced homemade food.
June 2018
A proper pub with very good home cooked meals at a fair price and a very extensive range of beers and ciders.
June 2018
Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff and good food.
June 2018
Best dog friendly pub in the South Hams, .Friendly and welcoming staff, Brilliant selection of lunchtime and evening menus. Will be back asap!
May 2018
A lovely pub with good, well-cooked food, and friendly and welcoming staff.
May 2018
A friendly pub in a beautiful location. The menu suits all tastes and is particularly good for children. The terraced garden is well managed and is beautifully laid out and well planted.
April 2018
We go here every time we are in Devon even if we have to drive an hour to get here. We ate here 4 times this year and we are always delighted we the atmosphere, the staff always remember us and they are so dog friendly, one evening there were 9 dogs in. The food is delicious and huge portions, good selection of beers, ales and ciders too. Do not drive past here and make sure you ring an book a table, you do not want to miss out this absolute gem of a pub !! Can't wait till next year
October 2017
A lovely, welcoming pub, extremely friendly towards both people and dogs! The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and there were no less than FIVE local ciders available. Highly recommended.
October 2017
Great village pub,dog friendly and good food.
September 2017
A very busy pub in Slapton serving great food - go early if you can to avoid a wait.
September 2017
This pub was fantastic. The meals were basic but very tasty and hot. The land lady was very friendly and approachable. overall highly recommended.
September 2017
A lovely pub with with wonderful hosts and a great menu, we visited several times whilst on holiday
August 2017
We booked a table at The Queens Arms, the menu looked good and varied. It is a charming place, set in the attractive village of Slapton. However, the service leaves something to be desired ! We arrived at 6.50pm and the food did not arrive until an a hour later, without apology! The food was good, but the service, badly let this pub down, and we did not eat there again for the remainder of the holiday, and we would have done if the service had been better!. The saving grace was the food and the lovely barman, he was charming, shame about the rest.!
July 2017
Very lovely and friendly staff, however, disappointed with the food. My fish and chips were virtually inedible due to the fish being so overcooked and the frozen chips of a very poor quality. Sadly, we visited on our first night and therefore didn't eat there again. The garden however, was very beautiful so we did return there to sit in the garden and have a couple of drinks with our dogs.
June 2017
returned again and as usual everything from staff to food excellent. Will be back next year Thoroughly recommended
June 2017
Lovely pub - excellent food
May 2017
Great food and nice friendly staff! Would recommend.
May 2017
Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly
April 2017
Church House Inn
(2 miles)
(27)
This dog-friendly countryside pub offers a large restaurant and delightful beer garden. New to the culinary agenda is the Josper oven, an indoor barbecue grill which runs solely on charcoal and gives a delicious flavour to food. The menu features steaks, seafood, Sunday roasts and daily specials. You’ll also find a selection of local ales, ciders and local soft drinks. Open daily for drinks and from Weds-Sun for lunch, dinner and cream teas.
Church House Inn Stokenham, Kingsbridge TQ7 2SZ (T: 01548 580253)
We booked a table here online for Boxing Day lunch but when we arrived they told us they don’t take bookings. Luckily they had a table and we enjoyed a really good pub meal. Nice clean environment, dogs welcome. Friendly staff. We had a wander after lunch to shake the meal down, lovely old church and pretty village. Easy to park.
January 2024
Great local pub with welcoming atmosphere and good value home cooked food.
November 2023
Excellent food and friendly service
September 2023
Nice friendly pub serving good food
August 2023
We love the Church House and return each year we visit. They are always so welcoming and make Stokenham feel like home from home.
June 2023
Interesting menu and specials, good ales and wine list, very friendly and helpful staff; our dog now considers Maddie to be one of her best mates. We ate here 4 or 5 times in our fortnight's holiday; says something in itself!!
October 2022
Had two lovely meals here. Food was great and service excellent.
August 2022
Excellent food, really nice atmosphere and surroundings, thank you for finding us a table as I thought I had made a booking, booked wrong pub.
July 2022
Very poor. Overpriced food (don't order the duck breast @£16 unless you're on a super low calorie diet). Beer too cold and expensive. I used to like the charm of the pub before it was renovated, now just lacks atmosphere.
May 2022
Had a drink there. Outside space at the back was lovely. We didn't eat there.
March 2022
Good and friendly pub. Fish and chips excellent.
September 2021
We have been back here many times when we have visited, beautiful gardens, now with covered heated area for those colder and wetter times. The only thing we would say is the lack of vegetarian options on the main menu.
September 2021
Great place to eat for a special meal out, food amazing
September 2021
Beautifully decorated pub, friendly staff and truly excellent food.
July 2021
Only 19 mins walk from cottage. Lovely refurbished pub but gets busy so book first.
October 2020
Great atmosphere, Good food. Natalie the manager was really welcoming. Loved our dog too! Great place for a drink or dinner. Will definitely return
October 2020
Friendly atmosphere, good service, nice selection of food and drinks with a great Friday curry night- what's not to like?!!
September 2020
A must visit if you’re in the area, Great food and very helpful and accommodating staff even with social distancing. We eat twice there and would have gone again but couldn’t get in due to it being fully booked, so best to pre book
September 2020
A beautiful refurbished pub, would definitely recommend the huge tasty Sunday lunches that they do although make sure you book.
November 2019
We ate here for a couple of evening meals which were first class, highly recommend it
October 2019
recently refurbished to a very high standard. Excellent food
June 2019
Lovely family meal here, very tasty. Great professional service. Dog friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
October 2018
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD IN A GOOD LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS.
June 2018
Excellent food. Sunday lunch was presented very well & served quickly. Evening food was just as good, with a fairly big menu.
November 2017
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely food
September 2017
We ate at this great pub several times and the welcome was very warm and the food and service was great.
August 2017
Good food, nice setting.
December 2016
Stokeley Farm Shop
(2 miles)
(87)
A popular food market, deli, restaurant and garden centre in a beautiful setting with a focus on supporting local producers. Browse the shelves in the farm shop for local artisan goodies or enjoy the delicious food the café has to offer including a range of cooked breakfasts, coffees and cream teas, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizzas straight from their wood fired pizza oven.
Stokeley Farm Shop Stokeley Barton, Stokenham TQ7 2SE (T: 01548 581605)
Enjoy 10% off in the cafe with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Lots of local goodies and great deli and meat counter. Lovely food and micro brewery
April 2024
Well stocked with independent craft outlets outside. Excellent breakfasts in cafe. Durrant's butchers really know their stuff. A visit to Stokeley's is recommended.
December 2023
Fresh produce, nice cafe and the loveliest scones ever!
October 2023
Great place for yummy treats for your holiday, especially the beer brewed on the premises. I also posted some ebay sales via Ervi here and the staff were very helpful.
October 2023
Have visited the shop several times in the past but never eaten here before. We ended up coming for breakfast 3 times during our stay and also visited for the pizza night. Will definitely return next year
October 2023
Came here a few times, the food was so fresh and tasty. Very reasonable prices for meat and vegetables. Didn’t try the cafe, but always busy and loved walking around the little huts with different arts and crafts to buy
September 2023
Really enjoyed visiting the farm shop - there was live music, lovely pop-up shops, excellent local produce. The steaks we bought for our BBQ were top quality.
September 2023
Great breakfast in a quiet setting with a few nice shopping outlets to browse selling unique gifts. Would recommend, but can get very busy.
August 2023
Amazing seafood platter for two at £60 , including a whole cold lobster, king prawns and fresh crab plus salad and bread ( only available on their seafood Sundays throughout the summer ) Highly recommend - nicest seafood platter we have had locally and the best priced
August 2023
Lovely farm shop selling high quality local goods. Highly recommend a visit here. The breakfasts in the cafe are fantastic.
August 2023
Definitely worth a visit - good farm shop, nice cafe and excellent brewery! Some nice pop up shops
August 2023
Lovely food
August 2023
Enjoyed coffee and cake here. Good well stocked farm shop too. Dog friendly.
July 2023
A lovely spot which we visited twice during our stay. On the sunnier day we sat outside & enjoyed coffee/cake/drinks & then on our last day we sat indoors for breakfast. The food was delicious & we loved the farm shop & little boutique shops too!
July 2023
I cannot fault this place. The staff could not have been nicer and we made several visits for meals, drinks and shopping.
June 2023
Lovely farm shop with a great variety of produce,
June 2023
Had a lovely Sunday roast there, and enjoyed it so much, we returned for a cooked breakfast, and a mid week lunch as well. Very nice food, attentive staff, and pleasant surroundings.
April 2023
Wholesome good food served by friendly and helpful staff
October 2022
Excellent quality of produce and very good food and service.
September 2022
Shop is very well stocked, including some unusual items and the butcher's counter is excellent quality and value. We stock up for our freezer before coming home. The Cafe and Tap House are both great. The evening pizza with a pint of the local brew is delicious, especially on a warm summer's evening.
August 2022
This place is a great find! Amazing fresh produce. Would recommend a drink in the attached Tap House as well.
August 2022
We loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. We were staying on the farm at Tllys and it was so convenient for us to pop down to shop or have a meal and also the added bonus of the brewery on site. Also Friday night wood fired pizzas were delicious
July 2022
Very convenient and well stocked farm shop. Very good breakfast in the cafe. All the staff who served us were very pleasant, efficient and friendly.
July 2022
This farm shop has a wonderful selection of foods and drinks so you will be spoiled for choice.
July 2022
We had a lovely light lunch, nice food with an excellent choice and very friendly, helpful staff.
July 2022
Excellent choice of produce in both cafe and shop.
June 2022
Excellent little (well, not so little, Farm Shop) well stocked and good bread, cheese, sausages, bacon etc. Daily papers in store, good range of everyday household staples and resonably priced.
May 2022
Useful shop for supplies - newspaper, fruit and veg, butchers, groceries. Would like to see more local cheeses. Good cafe and excellent pizzas at the Taphouse
May 2022
Great pints, lovely to pop in for BBQ supplies and their cream tea is wonderful!
April 2022
Came here on three separate days, for two Farmers breakfasts, and a Sunday roast, and thoroughly enjoyed the food on each visit. Good food and good service.
April 2022
Nice place to eat and good selection of foods in the deli too. If you want a Sunday Lunch you have to book ahead!
April 2022
An excellent place. Lovely cafe with good food and drinks and incredibly friendly helpful staff. Made our holiday. Good shopping too.
March 2022
excelent
November 2021
Perfect for a visit very friendly staff, went for breakfast three times very good,the farm shop has everything you need for your stay and in the evening the micro brewery is brilliant and the prices are not too bad,would recommend
October 2021
Excellent food and service. Good shop but not many plants for sale. Plenty of parking.
October 2021
Very convenient for shopping when staying locally.
October 2021
Had breakfast here on our last day of holiday. Great breakfast, superb service.
September 2021
Exceptionally well stocked, steaks great value. Breakfasts and coffee best we have found. Staff and little shops selling local crafts delightful.
September 2021
Disappointed with the whole place. Customers were being told at least 45 minutes for food.
September 2021
Open in the evenings for wood fired pizza. Great local beer, great service and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizzas also available. A very relaxed and enjoyable evening. Great value for delicious food.
August 2021
Great supply of fresh food and plants and little craft stalls and beer , all ways worth a visit
August 2021
A real joy. Perhaps more than one till would ease congestion.
July 2021
Excellent cakes and afternoon tea.
July 2021
Great place for food and also fresh produce. Always stop by when staying in the area.
July 2021
Lovely shop with good range of meat, veg etc. Fairly small and cafe likewise, but great to walk to if you are flexible on times etc.
June 2021
Hardly worth a visit.
June 2021
An absolute favourite of ours for years now. Great shop and cafe, lovely staff. Also a great pizza night this year too
June 2021
Attractive setting, good parking, good menu and cheerful efficient service. Good varied stock in shop with plants etc for sale. Interesting small brewery selling own brew beers
May 2021
Worth a visit. Good farm shop. Pity it was raining when we went but we still enjoyed a coffee and scone ! We visited twice whilst on holiday.
May 2021
Brilliant place for lunch and a micro brewery too! Highly recommended, great customer service from the young team- brilliant.
April 2021
Super shop and cafe
April 2021
Lovely local produce, friendly staff and selection of artisan shops. Cafe and Tap Room with dog friendly outside seating area. Open all year.
October 2020
Great farmshop. Well stocked with good produce and interesting craft sales stalls. Well recommended. Lovely cafe too
October 2020
Service was a bit slow but great food and the micro brewery was first class (Try the Eddystone - I bought every bottle ont he shelf!). Definitely one to go back to.
October 2020
Excellent service
October 2020
Lovely farm shop and cafe. Excellent social distancing being implemented, which made the whole experience a good one.
August 2020
Fantastic breakfast. Helpful polite staff. Highly recommend.
July 2020
Lovely farm shop with a wide range of products available and a nice cafe. It was within easy walking distance of Torcross which was great due to the closure of the local shop. The best bit was the adjacent South Hams brewery. With a great selection of locally brewed craft ales and ciders and delicious food available from the cafe next door it was a great way to spend a damp afternoon avoiding Storm Ciara!
February 2020
Lovely food and fabulous Sunday roasts, highly recommend.
October 2019
We should have gone here at the start of our week! Great selection of daily groceries and nice treats too - excellent artisan shops and micro brewery too!
August 2019
A lovely place to browse the shops and enjoy a coffee.
August 2019
A great place to buy local produce and beer.
August 2019
Worth a visit! Great little farm shop. Lovely fruit and bread. The café served a great cream tea/cakes and an excellent breakfast : )
August 2019
Great choice of produce including local cheese and Award-winning sausages. Recommend the cafe for breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch and their own Ashridge cider. Friendly staff. You can get a Toad Hall discount here but you have to ask as not all staff are aware.
July 2019
well stocked and friendly staff
July 2019
Always good to go here. Great food, breakfast is fantastic, lovely welcoming staff. We always have our cooked breakfast here whenever we are on holiday in this area. Very good quality food, plants and gifts on sale. First class farm shop.
June 2019
Visited for lunch with our dog. Sat outside in lovely weather. Service was quick and friendly. The burgers we had were delicious. They also do great breakfasts and have a wide range of local products and a butcher counter in the farm shop.
June 2019
Lovely shop and essential as no shop in torcross
June 2019
A well stocked farm shop with friendly and helpful staff.
June 2019
Visited twice, loved the cream teas. Friendly staff
May 2019
Great place to get fresh food at a great price, enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch, or visit the onsite micro brewery. Always a favourite
May 2019
Great food. Loved the pop up craft shops
May 2019
Stayed locally, and visited Stokely Farm shop a few times. Well stocked shop and a very nice eating area providing really nice food, especially their Sunday roast which is amazing !
March 2019
Great fresh meat and bread.
January 2019
we only found this shop two days before we left but went back twice as it was so good
October 2018
We have had breakfast at the cafe on a few occasions, and always found these to be great quality and value for money. Lovely staff, too.
September 2018
Nice breakfast and cafe
June 2018
Very convenient.Good shop.Food O.K.but a bit basic
May 2018
Great shop with lovely atmosphere and goods. A little pricey
May 2018
Good feed. Friendly service
October 2017
Great for a variety of food and great pizza and plants.
August 2017
Great selection of local provisions and also home to South Hams Brewery with all beers available and reasonably prices Recommend a visit
July 2017
LOvely but expensive
July 2017
We love this place, probably popped in most days for delicious meat, cheese and treats. We don't eat out often as our dog is nervous around dogs that get too close so eating in can feel like a chore. But with lovely grub from a friendly shop, it becomes a treat. Plus it's supporting the local trade which is so important.
June 2017
Always a favourite for breakfast and for stocking up on delicious things for our holidays in Torcross. The tractor provides seemingly endless fun for a toddler and the friendly staff are all lovely.
May 2017
Excellent small cafe/pizza area, Number One, sells a good range of gifts, many garden related. The plants are healthy, well cared for and reasonable priced and the farm shop produce fresh and good selection. Pleasant helpful staff
May 2017
One of our favourite must go to places. Great food, good setting (with places to play for the kids) and good little shop too).
December 2016
The Boathouse
(2 miles)
(34)
A bright and airy restaurant steps from the beach at Torcross offering fish and chips, stone baked pizzas, burgers, salads and a children’s menu along with fresh coffee, tea and cakes served all day. All tables enjoy panoramic views over the water; there is a terrace to dine alfresco during summer and a cosy wood burner for cooler months. Dogs welcome.
The Boathouse Torcross, Slapton Sands TQ7 2TQ (T: 01548 580747)
Ate brunch here, regularly throughout our 2 week holiday. Always delicious and well presented by the charming and welcoming staff.
October 2023
We had food from here on a few occasions while on our vacation and it was so tasty and freshly cooked. Very nice indeed. Also open good hours. We were very happy customers
July 2023
Nice breakfasts, but still quite narrow opening times. Could be a bit more flexible on mixing breakfast items for those that want to make slight changes. Food nice though.
July 2023
Great place with gorgeous breakfast. Lovely cake. Nice outside seating Friendly staff.
June 2023
Had a lovely lunch sitting on the verandah overlooking the Let. Food and service top notch
May 2023
Very good fish and chips
June 2022
Although this is a great property in a wonderful place for a holiday, the standard of cleanliness is well below the standards one should expect when paying premium price, the wooden floor needs serious attention as it has ingrained dirt, leaving my crawling grandchild with filthy legs and feet despite my mopping to try and clean it. The vacuum was full of smelly dog hair, the toaster had not been cleaned and neither was the tumble drier which included the previous guests knickers! The internal windows and mirrors all need a thorough clean too! I’m very dissapointed with the standard particularly with the Covid 19 situation and with the response of THC, who seem to think it’s ok!
August 2021
Great fish & chips and ice cream
August 2021
End of July/early August 2021, still only takeaway service. Expensive chips, measly portion and 30 minute wait to takeaway
August 2021
Excellent ice cream
April 2021
Amazing food and customer service.
November 2020
This is a really good cafe that offers all sorts of food & drink. They’ve taken into account all the COVID restrictions so we felt safe. The staff were very helpful.
October 2020
An excellent take away dinner option! Far too good, as we ate from there several times this week!
August 2020
Great for a meal or a snack - the pizzas are Big. Nice inside and outside terrace facing the road, away from the winds off the sea. Very dog friendly.
September 2019
Great venue! Super service and super food.
August 2019
Had lovely fish and chips and ice cream here, we thought the fish and chips were better here than at the Start Bay and the ice cream better than at the other cafe, Sea Breeze.
May 2019
Our favourite place for drinks and food . Very friendly staff Perfect location Highly recommend .
May 2019
We had a lovely lunch here. Service was very good and quick. The restaurant was quiet which probably helped!
May 2019
Nice welcome including our dog. Excellent food, although we did have to wait 40 minutes - lunch time rush, ?. Would recommend.
April 2019
It would be useful to have a menu with prices outside so people could decide if it was expensive as we did.
August 2018
Lovely food, shame it didn’t stay open later than 5pm in the week.
June 2018
Great Food and Drink, wish you were open more evenings, the sharing platters are great !!!
June 2018
Fabulous food, great service !
June 2018
Boat house food is really excellent.
May 2018
Average food but quick service.
May 2018
Very good fish and chips!
May 2018
Lovely place to have a coffee and lunch. Really bright and welcoming. All the staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely and clean. Good value and a must to go to.
May 2018
Excellent breakfast (although a bit dear!).
October 2017
Had great takeaway fish & chips and sausage and chips in late September. Also a fantastic breakfast on the last day of our holiday. Great views of the sea one side and the Ley the other. Would recommend.
October 2017
Lovely place for meals - expensive for family of 5 and very busy but food was good especially the pizzas. Staff very polite and helpful too.
September 2017
Had a very nice meal here with my wife and daughters. The staff went out of their way to fulfil an unusual food order for picky kids. Some nice beers available too - a great way to spend an hour or so after a hard days walking.
August 2017
Good environment but no wifi and a long wait for our orders.
July 2017
Great place to eat and prices are great. Food is exceptional and we went a few times during our stay.
July 2017
Love this place. Reasonably priced food. Great pizzas, nice fresh seafood and takeaway to enjoy on the beach. Really light and spacious interior too. Looks like it was quite recently refurbed.
July 2017
Blackawton Blooms
(Less than a mile)
Surprise a loved one or simply treat yourself whilst on holiday to a gorgeous, locally grown, sustainable, wildlife friendly bouquet of flowers from Blackawton Blooms. Delivery direct to your holiday home. Not going to be in ? we can arrange delivery and access either before you arrive, whilst you're out at the beach or at a time to suit you. Available throughout the South Hams.
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Hassle Free Hiking
(2 miles)
(1)
For those wanting to walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or explore the river valleys of southern Dartmoor, Hassle Free Hiking can help plan your itinerary, provide first-hand tips and walking notes, and drop you and your bags off to your start point, then pick you up at your destination to bring you back to your holiday cottage. A really useful service for non-circular walks, coupled with invaluable local knowledge.
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The most beautiful walks along the coast path. Well signposted paths and lovely places to stop along the way for refreshments.
August 2023
Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre
(2 miles)
(1)
As the self proclaimed ‘home of horse riding in the South Hams’, Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons to everyone, whether they’re beginners or seasoned riders. Friendly and professional, they have an indoor school and an outdoor school so you can organise lessons whatever the weather, and you can borrow hats when you’re visiting as well if you don’t have your own. You can opt for private or group lessons, and there are toilets and changing facilities on site as well as plenty of parking. The school is two miles inland from Slapton Sands, so you can also combine your lesson with a trip to the historic D-Day training site and a wander along the beach if you fancy it!
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Alex and Emily are wonderfully helpful instructors and the horses excellent schoolmasters. I have had several lessons over the years from them and the standard is consistent. I have learnt loads and will return for more
January 2019
SUP Away
(2 miles)
(2)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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My son and his girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed their SUP experience,the instructor was friendly and helpful,and delivered boards and equipment directly to the beach in front of apartment.
June 2023
Visited on a sunny morning in May so quite busy. We were greeted at the entrance, seated inside then left. No menu provided, I had to ask for it. A couple who arrived well after us had their order taken first. We waited for ages. Then discovered there is a half hour hour gap between breakfast orders ending and lunch orders beginning when only cakes are availble, not even a sandwich. Staff were rushed and inattentive, disappointing experience.
May 2023
Green Compass Tours
(4 miles)
Green Compass Tours is a friendly private hire company operating in and around Dartmouth. Their fully electric vehicles are licenced as a taxi service and for short day tours of the area. Expert on all things green as well as all the best places to go and things to do, contact Laura Perry 07488 567705 / greencompasstours@gmail.com for prices and details.
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Slapton Sands
(2 miles)
(28)
A long stretch of beach with spectacular views of the sea stretching into the distance, Slapton Sands is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for good reason. Adjacent to Slapton Ley, a freshwater lake that’s home to an abundance of wildlife and one of the many reasons people come to visit the area, the beach has a history of welcoming families in the summer for long days in the sunshine, building sandcastles, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. It’s amazing to believe that this peaceful corner of South Devon has its place in military history as in 1943 the beach was taken over by allied forces to use as a rehearsal area for the D-Day landings. However, live ammunition and poor visibility ended in the deaths of more than 700 servicemen, so today there is a stone monument in place for Operation Tiger, as it was called, as well as a Sherman Tank at nearby Torcross. On a more current note, there is a beachside café at Slapton Sands for teas, coffees and other light bites, and there are also toilets nearby. The beach has disabled access, and also allows dogs throughout the year, so it really is fun for everyone and very easy to get to. There is parking nearby and in the summer months from May to September there is lifeguard cover. Last, but not least, a small collection of pubs reside in Torcross for those who are feeling peckish after a long day in the fresh air, or if you have been for a nice walk along the sand!
Fab stretch of beach - quite a trek from one end to another, you’ll need a drink from the coffee van at Pilchard Cove or cafes in Torcross! Over the hill from Torcross to bee sands has an amazing view
August 2023
A stunning coastline well worth a visit. If you drive along the coast road from Dartmouth the views are incredible. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach and dog friendly. If the first car park is busy continue further on and the next one is usually quieter, payment required.
July 2023
Visited here out of respect for those who practiced the D-Day landings on this beach. If venturing doen to the sea from the car park please note it was hard getting back up as you sink into the stones, so not so good for those with any mobility issues.
July 2023
Beautiful pebbly beach,water was so clear!
June 2023
Lovely beach with clear blue sea, very small shingle so no good if u have children who want to build a sand castle, also water gets deep very quickly
June 2023
Beautiful quiet unspoilt beach
April 2023
Really interesting history. Great for the children to link back to a Michael Morpurgo story too.
April 2022
loved it
November 2021
Long pebbly beach. Parking right on the front.
September 2021
We visited on a very overcast day with a keen wind blowing, so we did not see the sands at their best. We walked into Slapton and had tea in the church and found a pleasant footpath back to the beach car park, which ran past the nature reserve at Slapton Ley.
September 2021
A beautiful, gentle walk along the side of the nature reserve, if you make it to the turn off to go into Slapton, there is a lovely pub up there, the Queens Arms great gardens, food and friendly staff.
September 2021
Absolutely stunning stretch of beach (non-sandy which we prefer) with miles of space. Beautiful for early morning dog walks with a coffee at the end from the 'cafe on the beach' at Strete Gate picnic area.
May 2021
Walked along the beach and round the Nature reserve whilst staying in Slapton village. Lovely long shingle beach - our dog loved it. Lovely circular walk through the medieval village and back through the Nature reserve and along the beach.
November 2020
Ample parking, nice walk along the beach.
October 2020
Beautiful beach with a stunning sunrise. The sound of the sea on the pebbles is very relaxing. Really clean . No rubbish . Beautiful walks nearby. Nice cafe and restaurants. Dog friendly too.
September 2020
We have had lovely walks along Clapton and the views are stunning
February 2020
If you love the sound of the waves on pebbles this has to be one of the best beaches in the world !
April 2019
A totally unspoilt stretch of beach with wild flowers and wonderfully coloured rocks. We were lucky to be staying on a stones throw away and spent a few happy hours there with our dog watching the locals beach fishing in the evenings - bliss!
August 2018
Lovely walking -
June 2018
Lovely walk for wild flowers, bird watching sea views
May 2018
Clean beach.No plastic.
May 2018
This is certainly a lovely beach and so little rubbish.
April 2018
Really interesting area and good walks along the coast and by the Ley. Generous provision of toilets and parking and a number of places to eat. Would particularly recommend The Start Bay Inn, The Boathouse and Seabreeze Cafe at Torcross. Also very handy that there is a bus should you want to walk one way and get a bus back. Very beautiful and peaceful.
October 2017
Beautiful beach right across from our Cottage
September 2017
Wonderful nature reserve with well signposted walks.
September 2017
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach - dogs allowed all year. Not many facilities - we went to the Strete end of the beach as there is a great little coffee hut there - great coffee and friendly staff.
September 2017
Clapton Sands is beautiful. The rocks are the most beautiful colours, wild flowers abound on the beach, the views in either direction are stunning and it is rarely over crowded.One of the most wonderful areas in the U.K.
May 2017
Great place for a walk along the beach and had some great events for children at Easter. Great fish and chips in the pub at the end on Torcross
April 2017
Beesands
(3 miles)
(45)
Gorgeous coastal walk from South Hallsands to Beesands. Not too strenuous for my mini dacshund. Well worth a visit with rocks / coves at the far end.
December 2023
Lovely relaxing location.
October 2023
Beautiful location with lovely coastal walks in both directions ! 2 very good eating places too !
October 2023
Ideal for walking your dog. Abit difficult to get on beach if you have mobility problems. Sadly not sandy, but dogs loved it
September 2023
Beesands is a lovely place, the beach was Great, definitely worth a visit.
September 2023
Stunning beach, fantastic sunset.
August 2023
Great place for an evening drink - beach not very suitable for children .
August 2023
We stayed for a week in a house opposite the beach in Beesands. The beach is a pebble beach and is very quiet. There is no lifeguard but there are locals there everyday with their boats so I am sure they would let you know if the conditions were unsafe. There is a fish and chip shop/restaurant and 1 pub restaurant - both serving lovely food and offer very friendly service. There is very little nearby so you do need a car to get around. Nearest supermarket was around 20-30 minute car ride away. The kids went in the sea almost every day and had the best time! They wore full wetsuits and water shoes which I thoroughly recommend as it is a pebble beach, and the kids got stung by a jelly fish when they paddled without wetsuits. When the tide was in, or coming in, the kids felt safer as they were in their depth. When the tide is out, there is a ledge which drops quite sharply. I am not a fan of sand so sitting on my camping chair on the pebble beach was bliss for me. We even spotted seals on most days! The locals with their boats didn't seem too friendly but we loved watching them take their boats out and bring them back in again. It was fascinating. I would have loved to ask them more about the beach, tides and coastal erosion but they didn't seem very approachable. However, I do appreciate that they must find tourists a little irritating. I would absolutely go back to Beesands for a holiday. It is my idea of blissful relaxation.
August 2023
Friendly, quiet location and shingle beach. Nice beach walk to Torcross at low tide. Pub/restaurant and Britannia restaurant and takeaway were very good. Very narrow roads to Beesands from turning off main road, but enjoyable holiday
June 2023
Just lovely. Excellent food at Britannia on the beach and they also have an excellent takeaway
May 2023
Great beach.
September 2022
Pebble beach. Sea crystal clear
August 2022
Beautiful location, stunning views!
August 2022
Pleasant place to visit
July 2022
Absolute delight to stay in this quiet little seaside village! Mostly holiday let properties nowadays but still some locals around to talk to about the history of the area. The village is extremely clean including the beach considering it is all dog friendly! Popular with local & travelling anglers mainly at weekends I also fished to some degree every day of our stay. We will be going back soon!
July 2022
Had a lovely walk. Beautiful setting.
June 2022
lovely location, enjoyed many morning walks along the beach, and caught 14 mackerel. The road access is not the best, drive slowly, you cannot do anything else, and hey who's in a rush on holiday
May 2022
Loved Beesands, we stayed in one of the cottages for a week and enjoyed the peace and quiet and strolling along the beach, very dog friendly to!
May 2022
loved it here
November 2021
Gorgeous stretch of beach - we loved finding pebbles to take home! The walks to Torcross and Hallsands and an absolute must for stunning views
October 2021
Lovely clean dog-friendly beach and an easy walk from Clover Cottage and over to Torcross too
September 2021
Lovely quiet and dog friendly beach with good facilities. Good place to walk from to nearby beaches.
July 2021
The actual usable beach is a fair walk from the village ( parking not allowed as the beach fronting the village no longer exists due to flood defences
June 2021
much less busy than most local beaches (because it is shingle) but great for kids above toddler age. lovely walks in both directions, eg to Torcross for chips or to Start Point for views. Easy parking and a good beach shack cafe and take away
June 2021
Nice village on the coast
May 2021
Lovely area and stay
May 2021
Accidentally burnt the garden table offered to pay as we had booked for 2021 for our honeymoon the owners accepted our offer but refused our stay for honeymoon said they were proud owners hey accidents happen we r nature adults n had to do alit of cleaning n change light bulbs in our arrival so thanks to the owners it completely messed up our honeymoon how selfish urn that's part of letting your cottage accidents happen n we did not have to offer to pay be warned don't damage anything
December 2020
14 Beesands is a great property. About 10 feet away from the beach/ sea wall. Pub 20 paces away. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Fabulous sunsets and seals swimming past. Who could ask for more. Well equipped cottage, very comfy beds cosy and warm
October 2020
The most wonderful little fishing village- narrow lanes on approach so drive carefully- but it's worth it. Lovely shingle beach and stunning views across Start Bay. Two great eateries- Britannia and The Cricket Inn are worth a visit. Beesands is just beautiful, I love it there.
September 2020
Amazing location right on the beach. We spent a week in Beesands and found the property to be perfect for our big group - plenty of space for everyone to relax and a very well appointed kitchen. Would highly recommend.
September 2020
Beautiful setting and lovely property decorated to a high standard, well equipped and perfect place for a getaway to peace and quiet. Short distance to the beach. Would definitely return. We had a super weekend at this property celebrating a family birthday
January 2020
Beautiful relaxing place to spend time.
November 2019
Lovely little beach, nice quiet location and free parking a bonus
August 2019
Worth the uphill/downhill walk along the coast path. Lovely spot.
August 2019
Easy to park, good food options. plenty of room for everyone.
August 2019
I love Beesands . The only sad thing is even more people have found out about it, 10 years since my last visit. Sadly the sea has removed the road handy for parking and is gradually eroding the cliff edges. Not as quiet as it used to be but the attractions of two nice eating places have probably increased the footfall.
June 2019
It’s a new look on the outside but the food very much of the same high quality at the Britannia in Beesands. The new ‘shack’ doesn’t really do it justice with a completely renovated contemporary dining room in keeping with the seaside location and beach hut vibe with excellent views of the bay. There seems to be loads more space too and the higher ceiling gives light to the treats being served from the kitchen. Dave and the team in the kitchen maintain their high standards of food preparation and making dishes that look and taste fantastic, the front of house team are equally as attentive making a great relaxed dining experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Britannia so come back if you have been before and see the changes or give it a go if you never have been. ????????
June 2019
I've been coming to Beesands since I was 2 years old (61 now!). Not every year since adulthood but still can't stay away. Its an ideal location for those who want to get away from it all. Its close enough to Kingsbridge and within easy reach of Dartmouth , Salcombe and Brixham. The locals are very friendly and will always be up for a chat. Its almost tempting to keep this little coastal secret to myself!
October 2018
Bit scary driving down to the beach due to the narrow road but worth it when you got there. Had fish and chips and ate them on the tables that were provided while looking out to sea.
September 2018
Had a wonderful meal in the beach cafe .
July 2018
We've been coming to this general area for over 20 years now and have stayed in many of the surrounding villages . This was the first time we'd stayed in Beesands - but we had walked through it on our coastal walks on many, many occasions. We both loved the peaceful charm of the place - secluded , tranquil and away from it all . But unlike Hallsands (next village along) , it does have two places where you can eat ( The cricket Inn and the Britannia0)and they are both very good . The beach is great - shingle - but really uncrowded in June . ( We were lucky with the weather) and on a clear,sunny day - it is quite magical. ( What a shame the water is so freezing cold !!) This stretch of coastline is stunning - and even if you do no other walks - walk over to Hallsands and read about the old village that was washed away in January 1917 - or just drink in the stunning views . I love this part of Devon and it never fails to take my breath away when you stand on the coast path near the lighthouse and look back across Start Bay to Hallsands , Beesands , Torr Cross , and over towards Dartmouth. Wonderful.
June 2018
Beautiful stoney beach with views of Start Point Lighthouse. Tasty fish and chips available, popular pub and public toilets.
June 2018
Lovely place, good food and very dog friendly :-)
March 2018
Britannia Fish - Great fish - always fresh and lovely family run business. A must for anyone who likes eating good fish!
May 2017
Ideal for quiet and peaceful holiday with two good restaurants both of which are dog friendly.
April 2017
Blackpool Sands
(4 miles)
(35)
Between Dartmouth and Slapton, Blackpool Sands is a beautiful shingle bay on the South West Coast Path, surrounded by evergreens and pine trees. It really is a treasure of a beach to visit while you’re in the area. Award-winning, the privately owned, blue flag beach boasts a sense of being in the Mediterranean on a good day in the summer, although a good jumper never goes amiss in this part of the world! You will no doubt not be surprised to hear that it is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, however it also boasts ample facilities and things to do. There are showers, toilets and disabled facilities, as well as paddle board, kayak and wetsuit hire available for those wishing to earn their visit to The Venus Beach Café, where light bites and refreshments are served. The Venus Shop also sells all the bits and pieces you might want for fun and games on the beach if you have forgotten them or are in need of extra buckets and spades. The water at Blackpool Sands is known for being clean and clear and tested by the Environment Agency, and lifeguards are on hand in the summer (July to September) so there’s every reason to pop in for a dip. However, dogs are not allowed on the beach in the high season (12th March to 30th October) so keep the walking for the cooler months. There is parking available at the beach with seasonal charges, and you can find out more information on those from the Blackpool Sands information line on 01803 771800. This beach is easy to get to and quite literally fun and games for the whole family, as well as a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year to take in the view!
Very nice.
October 2023
This is a lovely place to visit, we went early and had breakfast at the lovely cafe before going onto the beach
September 2023
Great beach, very clean
August 2023
Lovely family beach grit not sand so no sandcastles possible but lovely location, Cafe was fabulous had breakfast 2 days really high quality food and ambience and very friendly staff .
August 2023
Did not visit
July 2023
Looks a lovely beach but unfortunately no dogs allowed at all
June 2023
Visited Blackpool sands on our honeymoon 27 years ago and have enjoyed it on both occasions. A lovely clean beach with a very nice restaurant/cafe. We walked to the beach and got the local bus back up to Stoke Fleming.
May 2023
we love this beach always clean good parking clean facilities and good cafe.
September 2022
We did go to this beach, couldn’t go in the sea as it was so rough, was beautiful though. No sand, but still very nice.
September 2022
Beautiful beach; very blue water. It’s more a pebbly rather than a sandy beach, love it all the same. It’s clean and there are lifeguards in the summer months which is when we visited. The toilets were clean and not far from the beach; no queues for the toilet either. Parking can be a bit pricey at £9 for the whole day of you come in the morning but didn’t mind it. You pay less though if you come in the afternoon. The is a little sandpit area for a any kids who want to play in sand
September 2022
It is a really beautiful beach although, despite its name, it is not a sandy beach, however our son and grandson were keen on paddle boarding. They made a special visit for this and were told that the paddleboard facilities were closed but to come the following day when the facilities were still closed! Considering that this was during the height of the holiday season, my son was a bit put out having made two wasted trips.
August 2022
A lovely beach, stunning veiw as you drive down towards it. Very clean with clear water.
August 2022
Lovely clean beach although very quiet. There was a small charge for parking.
April 2022
great place
November 2021
very clean beach and gorgeous setting. good that it didn't allow dogs.
September 2021
Welcoming, clean attractive
September 2021
No sand! Very clean and scenic, but very disappointing if you want to run around on sand
August 2021
Lovely pretty beach with good facilities.
June 2021
Very large shingle beach, charges for parking at a set fee no matter how long your visit. Can pay by card for parking as well as cash.
May 2021
Great beach
November 2020
Lovely sandy beach. Parked here (£2) whilst doing a circular walk and then returned for a walk along the beach.
November 2020
Dogs allowed on beach out of season, a bracing walk with coffee and millionaire shortbread at the cafe to finish.
October 2020
Great beach really beautiful , even in the rain, as the Venus café is right on the beach and is warm, dry and serves great food and drinks at reasonable prices.
October 2019
One of our favourite beaches, in a beautiful setting. Plenty of car parking and plenty of room on the beach, even on a busy day. The sea is clean and clear and the facilities are excellent (nice to have changing rooms). Thoroughly recommend this beach.
October 2019
Beautiful stretch of shingle beach nestled between steep hills at either end. Excellent facilities including one of the best beach cafes we've ever visited.
September 2019
We had a wonderful day at Blackpool sands. A shingle beach within a lovely cove, it was clean and felt safe for the children to swim in the water (which was also sparkling). The beach is privately run, so the carpark fee was a bit stiff (£8 for the day), however the upside of this was a beautifully clean beach with lots of amenities, including rental of SUPs and other water equipment, a great cafe, and really clean loos. On a busy day you would need to arrive before lunchtime, or the carpark will shut, but this also means that the beach didn't feel crowded at all.
September 2019
Parking charge between £3 - £8 depending on time of year, Also food good but e.g. Hawaiian Prawns (£9) consisted of 5 prawns. Not good value for money.
October 2018
Lovely beach, not sandy but the stones are okay. Good food, beverages, coast guards, Nice view and not so cowded
August 2018
Lovely clean beach in super location along coastal road. Great place to visit.
May 2018
Beautiful clean beach with excellent facilities.Clean toilets lovely cafe and shop.Lifeguard on the beach.No dogs allowed.Plenty of parking.We enjoyed rock pooling at the far end of the beach.The owner does a great job.You can also visit Blackpool Sands garden but we did not have time.Also a juggler was there on the day we went great fun for everyone.
August 2017
Beautiful location but shame it a shingle beach and not sandy. Also very disappointed with the £8 fee to park the car .
August 2017
Perfect venue for a sunny day! Secluded beach which is clean and tidy, with a cafe, snack bar and shop, beach equipment hire too
July 2017
The cost of the parking steep
June 2017
Our family 's favourite beach
June 2017
Stunning beach, and you can get takeaway cream tea from the cafe to have on the beach!!
May 2017
North Hallsands
(4 miles)
(7)
Great little beach, my furry companion had the best time here. She couldn't contain her excitement. Amazing for us both watching and listening to the sounds of the sea.
December 2023
Really nice walk from Beesands.
October 2023
Lovely walk from Beesands. Takes about half an hour.
June 2023
lovely beach, I walked through there twice on my way along the coast path, really peaceful, the lost fishermans village is also worth visiting just a short walk from the beach
May 2022
Great walk up to Hallsands, interesting piece of history.
April 2022
Lovely little place, great to take a picnic as no facilities but that's part of its charm. Wonderful views of Start Bay and a great base to walk to Start Point and beyond or to Beesands. Well worth a visit.
September 2020
Gorgeous beach, but be careful if you have a dog that likes to run as our Border Collie got very sore paws on the pebbles.
May 2017
Lannacombe Beach
(5 miles)
(13)
Rugged and unspoiled, Lannacombe is the beach for those looking for total escapism on their South West holiday. Small and perfect for escaping from the summer crowds, it’s one of the best places to visit to simply enjoy the Devon scenery in all its natural glory. There’s a small car park just behind the beach so do get there early in order to guarantee a space, although there is further parking a short walk away if need be. Dogs are welcome at the beach throughout the year and as it offers access to the Coast Path it’s a good idea to combine your visit with a walk to take in the views of sea and countryside, perhaps towards Start Point where there is further parking around 30-40 minutes away on foot. At low tide the beach offers gentle rock pooling so it’s a lovely spot to head to for a quiet afternoon with the family, building sandcastles and eating sandwiches if you remember to bring them. There aren’t any cafes and restaurants immediately on site, so do remember to take anything you need with you, and there aren’t any toilets in the near vicinity either, so that’s worth keeping in mind when you plan your day. If you have been on holidays in Devon and Cornwall before you will also know that you need to watch our for the tide at many of the beaches, including this one in order to avoid disappointment or getting wet, you can pick up a tide timetable at local post offices!
Lovely walk along the coast from Horizons. Beautiful sandy beach
April 2024
Lannacombe is a lovely beach! The beach is gentle and slopes nicely into the sea. We swam in October and it was beautiful. If you haven’t been there are no facilities and only parking for about 8-9 cars so get there early in peak season. It’s on the SW Coast path and we have walked from East Prawle though takes a while. Fabulous beach. Keep it to yourself!
October 2023
Best beach in the area, spent a lovely sunny day here.
September 2023
A favourite beach of us, we spent another lovely afternoon there, superb view and great for rock pooling.
April 2022
Fantastic beach! Secluded and beautiful. Windy narrow lanes to reach it but worth it. We were able to get a car space in the small car park which was great. Our dog loved it and so did we!
October 2021
Best beach in the world! Dont tell anyone or else we will never get one of the 8 parking spaces!
September 2021
Unspoilt and away from the crowds. Perfect secret
August 2021
Beautiful unspoilt beach.
July 2021
We walked here from East Prawle, it was a delightful find and we explored the beach whilst en route along the coastal path. I imagine it would be extremely busy in high season but we were the only ones there so felt very lucky to have found it.
June 2021
Lovely but inaccessible down rough extremely narrow lane with very tiny parking & limited turning , best to walk from Start Point car park
October 2020
Very limited parking (but we got lucky!). Wide, spacious but covered in dense seaweed - what's happened? It never used to be so weedy.
August 2019
Excellent secluded beach once you find it. Signs would be helpful but this would be detrimental as visitors would "flood" the small car park. Well worth visiting and walking along the stunning cliff walks
September 2018
A lovely beach where we enjoy sitting and eating our sandwiches after walking from Start Point.
May 2018
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