Key Features
- Property code: BROADD
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Broad Downs Farmhouse is a beautifully presented, characterful property, offering delightful accommodation and generous living spaces for larger groups and family gatherings. The original farmhouse has been enhanced with two impressive Carpenter Oak extensions creating fabulous entertaining and family spaces, and with vaulted ceilings and full height windows to best capture the rural views. The ground floor offers a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a further large sitting room, and a study, snug, utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs are three double bedrooms on the first floor, two ensuite, and a further two bedrooms and family bathroom on the second floor. The outside offers two patio areas, gardens, access to a meadow with a natural pond, and driveway with parking for four cars.
Broad Downs sits just outside the village of Malborough and, alongside a neighbouring property, is surrounded by countryside and farmland, and with access to numerous local walking routes and the South West Coast path. Nearby Malborough village centre offers a couple of pubs, petrol station, Co-op shop, playground and playing fields. A short drive away is the local market town of Kingsbridge, as well as popular Salcombe, Hope Cove, Thurlestone and the many fantastic local beaches.
Key Features
- Property code: BROADD
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Broad Downs Farmhouse is a beautifully presented, characterful property, offering delightful accommodation and generous living spaces for larger groups and family gatherings. The original farmhouse has been enhanced with two impressive Carpenter Oak extensions creating fabulous entertaining and family spaces, and with vaulted ceilings and full height windows to best capture the rural views. The ground floor offers a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a further large sitting room, and a study, snug, utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs are three double bedrooms on the first floor, two ensuite, and a further two bedrooms and family bathroom on the second floor. The outside offers two patio areas, gardens, access to a meadow with a natural pond, and driveway with parking for four cars.
Broad Downs sits just outside the village of Malborough and, alongside a neighbouring property, is surrounded by countryside and farmland, and with access to numerous local walking routes and the South West Coast path. Nearby Malborough village centre offers a couple of pubs, petrol station, Co-op shop, playground and playing fields. A short drive away is the local market town of Kingsbridge, as well as popular Salcombe, Hope Cove, Thurlestone and the many fantastic local beaches.
Ground floor:
Entrance to hallway with space for coats and boots.
Utility room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, airing cupboard and cloakroom with wc and basin.
Main family open plan living area comprising:
Lounge with u-shaped sofa, armchair, dresser, 55 inch smart TV with Sky and Netflix, double-sided wood-burner, and double French doors onto large east-facing patio area.
Dining area with dresser and dining table and benches seating 10 and extra stool and chair for 12.
Kitchen with range cooker (3 ovens, grill and 2 hot plates), tower fridge, additional fridge/freezer, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, Sage barista style coffee maker and grinder and island with 1 ½ bowl sink.
A further central hallway with access to gardens and patio leads into:
Study with desk, chair and screen for computer plug-in.
Snug with double sofa-bed, coffee table and 50 inch smart TV
Dining area with table and chairs for 4, and cupboard with selection of toys and board games.
Sitting room with 2 sofas, 2 armchairs, table and 2 chairs, coffee table, wood-burner, 75 inch smart TV with Sky and Netflix and French doors onto south facing patio and gardens.
First floor:
Bedroom 1 with 6ft super king bed and en suite bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower, basin and wc.
Bedroom 2 with 4ft6ins double bed and en suite bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and wc.
Bedroom 3 with 4ft6ins double bed.
Second floor:
Bedroom 4 with 5ft king bed, and additional single bed and truckle bed.
Bedroom 5 with 5ft King bed and an additional single bed.
Family bathroom with bath, separate shower, double basin and wc.
Large east-facing patio with table, chairs and Weber gas barbecue. Good-sized garden and lawn with borders surround the house, including a second smaller south facing patio space. Further meadow and natural pond (adult supervision near water).
The small village of Malborough is situated just outside Salcombe, the waterside town that is enduringly popular among yachtsmen, writers, artists and celebrities due to its exceptional natural beauty, fine sandy beaches, sheltered harbour with excellent sailing facilities, and a fabulous range of independent shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Malborough itself boasts a friendly local pub, The Royal Oak, and is within a very short drive from several stunning beaches, including North Sands, South Sands, Soar Mill Cove, Hope Cove and South Milton Sands.
The village also offers easy access to the South West Coast Path. The stretch along the cliffs from Bolt Head to Bolt Tail above Hope Cove has historically seen hundreds of wrecks and the area has been listed as one of outstanding natural beauty.
Slightly further afield, approximately a ten-minute drive away, the vibrant market town of Kingsbridge offers a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs as well as a small cinema, and two supermarkets for all your essentials.
A holiday cottage in Malborough offers a wonderful base from which to explore a very popular corner of South Devon.
Parking on driveway for up to 4 cars. Boat trailer parking available.
- Included: Bed Linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach towels), oil-fired central heating. Initial supply of logs provided. Travel cot, 2 high chairs and gate to kitchen annex.
- Telephone: Landline in study for emergency calls only. Mobile reception fair for most networks. Wi-Fi. Good wifi, allowing for wifi calling.
- Pets: Two well behaved dogs allowed. Pet charge £30 per pet per week. No dogs allowed on furniture or upstairs.
- Local facilities: Beach: Hope Cove 2.5 miles, North Sands and South Sands 2.5 miles. Pubs, garage & Co-op Shop, and Ashby’s general stores: 1 mile. Salcombe 3 miles. Kingsbridge with all facilities 5 miles.
The Old Inn - Malborough
(Less than a mile)
(20)
A welcoming pub with cosy wood burner and plenty of atmosphere. Enjoy a pint of Jail Ale or Doombar in the bar with the locals or some quality pub food in the dining area.
The Old Inn Higher Town, Malborough TQ7 3RL (T: 01548 561320)
Lovely pub offering delicious food and great atmosphere which adds to the charm of Malborough.
June 2023
Great food, reasonably priced and good service. I definitely recommend their Fish and Chips - the batter is simply divine!
August 2022
There are plenty of overpriced places to eat around here which under deliver on quality but happily this isn’t one of them! Great food and friendly staff. Well worth a trip
July 2022
we visited this public house a few times whilst on holiday twice for just drinks and once for drinks and a meal and were warmly welcomed each time reasonably priced
October 2021
Not much to look at but the food was Fantastic! Fully booked every night. Lovely staff.
October 2021
Lovely food. Great service. Booking essential as it is very popular.
September 2021
Good Local pub, food was nice, and locals are friendly!
September 2021
Really convenient as so close to the cottage. Lovely pub with excellent food. We went a couple of times.
July 2021
We visited this place three times whilst on holiday for evening meals. We were warmly welcomed, the food was excellent and the service was very good.
July 2021
Very disappointed not to receive the 50% Eat Out To Help Out discount that had been advertised. Felt it was deliberately misleading. Waiting staff very nice but food mediocre. Shame there is no competition in the village.
September 2020
Great local pub,friendly atmosphere,amazing home cooked food ????!!
October 2019
We returned to this pub after a few years after turning up there one autumn lunchtime and being fed the best beefburger we had ever eaten by the almost new owner. The lady, who still owns it is passionate about lovely local food, and she served us up with the same lovely lunch. It is a VERY dog friendly place to eat (and, I believe stay) and a very welcoming place in the middle of a very pleasant little village, just a short drive from Hope Cove.
October 2019
We were staying in Malborough and had dinner here a couple of nights before we went home. Lovely food, charming premises and friendly staff. Very dog-friendly. Highly recommended.
May 2019
Excellent dog friendly pub. Landlord and landlady and locals very friendly and welcoming. We ate there several times as best food and reasonably priced within in the area. Even if we didn't stay in Marlborough would definitely go to visit for the food.
May 2019
Great pub, warm welcome and good food
September 2018
Food was excellent and staff worked really hard to provide good service despite being under pressure at busy times.
August 2018
excellent food ,very friendly staff. proper pub
June 2018
Very friendly pub & excellent food.
March 2018
Eaten supper here twice in January / February 2018 - local Dexter steak and chips both times as it was so good & the wine was excellent too. Great atmosphere with the cosy open fire, welcoming staff and comfortable decor / furnishings. Great to see the old place back on form at last.
February 2018
Had a lovely lunch here. We had sandwiches, chips and also the homemade lasagne. Very dog friendly and the staff were an absolute delight, so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again
October 2017
Ocean Restaurant
(2 miles)
(19)
This smart yet relaxed restaurant and bar has 40 covers inside, a small bar area and additional seating outside on the sunny terrace. It faces south and is glass fronted optimising the amazing views across Bolbery Down towards the sea. All food is locally sourced and cooked and presented to the highest of standards.
Evening meal here and it was very nice, staff were great and welcoming and it’s dog friendly too!
August 2023
Excellent food and service. The fresh fish was really good. The staff were excellent. The only thing I would say is that the seats were hard and uncomfortable. Chairs with upholstery would be more comfortable and would look better.
August 2023
Sadly gone downhill. Very expensive for a basic meal although the mussels were good. Understaffed and it shows.
July 2023
Walked to the restaurant from our accommodation. Although a bit blustery we sat outside. Service was friendly and efficient food was good 3 happy customers. Limited menu but well worth a visit.
July 2023
Had the biggest plate of fat juicy mussels I've ever had - they were stunning
July 2023
Excellent food. Friendly staff. Fantastic clifftop location with accessible flat walks. We have eaten there a few times now and it has never disappointed. Sadly not open Mondays or Tuesdays. Narrow Devon lanes to get there, and satnav thinks you have arrived when you haven’t - but keep going towards the sea, it is so worth it.
June 2022
Now this place needs to get their act together! My holiday was a hiking trip and I found it on my first hike from Hope Cove to Salcombe. I found the staff a tad unfriendly but I did have a lovely coffee and sausage bap to fuel me on my way. There wasn't a problem without a booking. However, my 2nd visit on a short circular walk to Bolberry Down on my last day was very disappointing. I was met with a "Sorry we're closed (at about 11.30am!) and it's bookings only as it's gone past breakfast and lunches are fully booked!" I asked if I was able to just have coffee and a snack and was told I could have cake so I was happy with that. However, he then came out and said sorry that they'd sold out of cakes!! At 11.30am. The possible Manager then came out and said sorry we are short staffed and 30 people turned up this morning and ate all the cakes as no brunch was being served (??!) Really? "It's drinks only I'm afraid, we are fully booked for lunches" Well, talk about mixed messages, bad planning and bad management in what is still the holiday season! They are too keen to ram home that they are a 'fine dining restaurant'! All a bit snobbish and unaccomodating for me! I had to go without and return to Hope Cove where The Cove was much more accommodating.
September 2021
We had a lovely meal at the Ocean View. It is just off the south west Coast Path and National Trust at Bolberry Down so the setting is stunning. Its a modern restaurant with a varied menu and can thoroughly recommend the fillet steak and Seafood Plate which were both delicious. The staff were really lovely and helpful. I even got a free cocktail (which are excellent) when i received the wrong one initially (which i preferred to the original one so i was quite happy anyway). Highly Recommended.
August 2021
AMAZING food, great environment and location is perfect. Book in advance. I will be coming here again on my next visit
May 2021
Good food (including humongous fish and chips!), lovely location (particularly nice to walk there over the coast path from Hope), good service. Will be even better now that full opening is permitted.
May 2021
I recommend the hot shellfish on the main menu. You get loads of it, very tasty!
October 2020
Absolutely gorgeous food and very nice staff. What a gem of a place.
September 2020
We all agreed this is the best fish we have had in a long long time. Staff were fantastic and the location is great to walk your dog.
September 2020
Excellent fish restaurant with good service - quite pricey though
August 2020
Highly recommended. Delicious lunch. Book in advance
August 2020
Lovely spot we visited twice, would return
October 2019
Beautiful setting, good service and lovely food
August 2019
Super food with excellent service and atmosphere
November 2018
We had Sunday lunch here on our wedding anniversary. My husband had roast beef, which was excellent and I had sea bass, also excellent. The service was very good and the surroundings are great. If the weather is good you can eat outside on the terrace. We would definitely go back as the choices are varied and interesting. They are happy to accept well behaved dogs and provide towels to wipe down any wet and muddy ones!
September 2018
The Winking Prawn
(2 miles)
(42)
A quirky beach- shack style café with plenty of inside and outside seating, and a menu brimming with quality local seafood and other tempting options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as popular daily barbeques in high season. Ice creams, coffees, wines, beers and snacks available throughout the day.
The Winking Prawn North Sands, Salcombe TQ8 8LD (T: 01548 842326)
Very enjoyable lunch, food delicious and service was great.
September 2023
Loved this! Sat outside, 7 of us including a baby for whom they provided a highchair. Between us we ordered popcorn shrimps, crab baguettes, crab and prawn salad, scallop salad, winking prawn fries and it was all delicious. Slight annoyance was ordering via an app which took ages and my daughter had to go in and ask to change something and it wasn’t possible. Didn’t spoil our enjoyment though.
July 2023
We love the winking prawn! Cool atmosphere, amazing food can’t beat the seafood platter!
July 2023
Worth a visit, but they should drop the app and go back to a personal service.
July 2023
A great place to eat at any time of the day .Families very welcome a great menu and so handy to pop across to the beach . Staff very helpful and friendly.
July 2023
Love the Winking Prawn. We visited May 2023, shared the fruit de mer, the moment we saw it was a wow moment, looked incredible and tasted great.
May 2023
Love this beach bar never disappointed great food
May 2023
Before making the amazing walk from North Sands to Salcome which is not to be missed, have a bite to eat at The Winking Prawn. Nice staff and food good.
April 2023
Had an excellent meal served by pleasant staff with the added attraction of North Sands
March 2023
Always enjoy the food at the Winking Prawn, we love the location and the fact their dog friendly is a real bonus.
October 2022
Excellent cafe with varied menu and delicious food, all served by helpful and friendly staff
July 2022
Went here several years ago and was a great experience so we decided to call in again on this holiday. They urge you to use an app on your phone to place your order. Its a TAKEAWAY APP ???? REAlly!!!! I'm tech savvy but what a pain it was, then asked for loads of details and I couldn't use Apple pay. Gave up and asked for someone to take our order. £31 for two sandwiches and two coffees. Definitely not value for money. I picked the stake sandwich. Two slices of bread, a bit of chewy steak and several pieces of lettuce. The blue cheese sauce was nice but hey cant go wrong with that. Wouldn't waste your money. Just overpriced for what you get
July 2022
Really lovely during the day. Friendly, good food although a bit expensive. Very disappointed that only bbq in the evening. We would normally eat here a few evenings. There’s no where else in easy walking distance of north sands. Also it was closed by 8 in the evening. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or coffee.
July 2022
Great fun to sit and relax by the sea, people watch and eat fantastic prawns & seafood. Ordering app a bit problematic as some of us didn't have a signal and therefore couldn't connect with bank to pay.
June 2022
Had lunch here twice and it was great - food lovely, nice atmosphere, helpful staff but awful ordering system didn’t help having a poor phone signal!!!!
May 2022
Beautiful location but quite pricy and make sure they have your order correct we ordered a glass of Chilean Sauvignon but received New Zealand which we didn’t realise until bill arrived and cost considerably more. Service was very friendly though so didn’t complain
May 2022
Fantastic lunch at the Winking Prawn. We ate there a few times whilst at the beach. Great coffee too and efficient service
May 2022
Great location but service quite slow. They are so busy you don't get the impression they're that bothered with you!
May 2022
Great little find - lovely food, best hot chocolate and lovely service
April 2022
Fab! Delicious food, lovely surroundings, pleasant staff and cakes to die for!
April 2022
stopped here for coffee and must admit this is a nice money making restauarant
October 2021
Used to visit here often but closed this time ( early October ) even though there were plenty of visitors about.
October 2021
Great location and good food
September 2021
We had lunch twice here during our 7 day holiday in salcombe. We couldn’t fault it, staff very friendly and food was good. Also I liked how they always thoroughly cleaned down the tables after people left.
September 2021
Nice place, expensive but plenty of room and staff. Staff expected everyone to order via the app - most annoying.
August 2021
We couldn’t book only queue for a table. Using their booking app to order is cumbersome but help is at hand if needed. However they have put a system in place that seems to work and we didn’t have to queue for long the 3 times we ate there. The food is limited to barbecued food and presentation to match. Despite this the food was very good and so was the service. We were lucky enough to have a week of good weather and with plenty of tables outside the system worked but I can see this being a problem in cold and wet days because there are limited tables inside.
June 2021
Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money. Very Covid safe. Dog friendly
May 2021
Wow, what a place! Everywhere around Salcombe is excellent but if you visit just 1 place, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make it this place! Wonderful food, first class service, quirky decor, great atmosphere and a location to die for - right on North Sands Beach
November 2020
Always a must. Good quality beach cafe.
November 2020
Great place to eat, walking distance (very steep uphill on way home - fortify yourself). Good seafood but not cheap. Lovely to sit outside - not sure how good if the weather not good!
September 2020
Biggest, best value for money crab sandwich around! Great for a sandwich lunch or a treat scallop salad. Super family friendly.
February 2020
OK but overpriced.
October 2019
Lovely location , excellent food choice . Unfortunately the staff let the winking prawn down . Atmosphere behind the serving counter and some members of staff abrupt . Waitress/ waiters could do with being a little happier in their role . We did think maybe a bad day but we visited again and experienced the same situation . Such a shame as when we came 10 years ago and 17 years ago wonderful experience all round .
September 2019
Excellent - we had two lunches and one evening meal here. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2019
Always a must when visiting Salcombe. Wonderful seafood restaurant almost on the beach. Don’t miss it!
June 2018
We visited the Winking Prawn for breakfast on the last day of our holiday, after hearing from numerous friends that we mustn't leave Salcombe without having sampled their legendary breakfast! We were not disappointed. It's perfect for families, as rather than having to choose from a menu and then ask for substitutions for things you don't like, you just choose how you like your eggs, and then help yourself to as much as you want of bacon, sausages, beans, toast, fried potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and black pudding. It's all great quality and regularly topped up, so we left happy and set up for the day ahead! The service is helpful and friendly and the beachside location is gorgeous, I would love to go back for lunch and dinner next time we're in South Devon. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Great place. Very dog friendly. Good food.
September 2017
Great food. Excellent location. Tiny car park, though, and a bit on the prices side!
August 2017
Great place to look at but it is overpriced. You can't see the sea from there due to the sea wall but it is there so handy if you've been on the beach.
July 2017
We ate here 3 times in all and were made really welcome. A great place if you have dogs who can have a swim on North Sands Beach right opposite! Very fresh and tasty sea-food and one night we enjoyed the BBQ which was great value for money, all swilled down with a bottle or three of their lovely house rose wine. A place to sit and watch the world go by, and great for an evening/afternoon out with friends and/or dogs.
June 2017
Grossly overpriced.
June 2017
Can't believe that this is the first review of this ever popular food outlet. Perfect location on the beach at north sands, plenty to entertain the kids and food is good, decent grub. A must visit if you're in the area.
May 2017
Beachside Restaurant
(2 miles)
(7)
Enjoy the sea views from this bright and airy restaurant within the South Sands Hotel. Seafood is the speciality here, with the dishes created to suit the seasons as well as the day’s catch. A fine selection of high quality spirits, cocktails and wines are also available.
Beachside Restaurant South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe TQ8 8LL (T: 01548 845900)
First class. Comfortable bar with an excellent and good service.
April 2024
Lovely airy restaurant with sublime views out to sea, great food and friendly, unpretentious service. We had local mussels and a delicious Provence rose in the warm sunshine - what could be better!
January 2023
We enjoyed a really delicious lunch at the South Sands’ hotel Beachside restaurant. Our table overlooked the beach with beautiful views across the estuary. We had a selection of starters and mains, all choosing fish or seafood. Particularly recommend the mackerel pate, crab linguini and fish of the day – seabass. Service was great; friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, recommending a great wine from the wine list and a mocktail for our designate driver.
January 2023
We had three visits to the South Sands and each time were very pleased with the service, atmosphere and standard. The food is exceptional, fairly expensive but well priced because it is delicious and the staff are so friendly and attentive yet professional. The head waiter remembered us from the previous night and gave us the same table even though we booked over the telephone - he must have remembered our name! Will most definitely dine there again and maybe even stay - the accommodation looked good too.
August 2019
Excellent seafood! Very accommodating staff. The location overlooking the beach is great - ask for a table in the window. Quite pricey but worth it for a treat.
August 2019
Friendly, comfortable and great service every time i ve been (about 8 times)
November 2018
Only went here for drinks but it was a beautiful hotel.we sat outside overlooking the beach ,what a spot! Staff were very friendly and efficient.
June 2017
Hope Cove House
(2 miles)
(11)
A beautiful family-run hotel restaurant and bar with sea views to die for, and friendly staff that make you feel instantly at home. Lounge on the terrace on sunny days with cocktail in hand and something delicious from the barbeque, or when it's chilly head inside to the sophisticated restaurant, have a drink at the bar or warm your toes with a cream tea by the log burner. The menu is packed full of delicious local produce including lots of fish all cooked to perfection and accompanied by an impressive wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, children welcome and kids options available, booking essential.
Hope Cove House Inner Hope, Hope Cove TQ7 3HH (T: 01548 561371)
Fantastic food and staff would return
June 2022
I remember this place as The Sun Bay Hotel. Wow, what a difference. My son treated me to a belated birthday lunch. The food was sublime served by a delightful young girl. We both adore fish and you did not disappoint. The view overlooking the beach on a beautiful sunny day could not have been better. Thank you. We shall definitely return.
May 2022
Lovely welcome. Toys for baby provided plus sun shade.
October 2021
We had a lovely lunch on the terrace outside the hotel.
September 2021
costings a little high on the line of London prices for food and drinks my be over and above for some locals
September 2021
Had a lovely lunch here. The staff were welcoming and gave great service. Simple menu but all prepared beautifully and definitely freshly cooked to order.
September 2021
We ate Sunday lunch here during our stay and can honestly say it was the best meal we had during the week. The food was absolutely delicious, and was contemporary in style. Charred leeks and garlic and chilli clams for entree, then lamb loin with chickpeas, soured cream and pomegranate and Dover sole with buerre noisette for mains was amazing. The weather as nice enough to eat outside and the view was great. Staff were very friendly, helpful, professional and polite. Would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area.
August 2021
Fantastic friendly and accommodating staff and the most delicious freshly cooked seafood. Booked a table for lunch and could have sat there all afternoon with the most incredible views. Would definitely suggest booking as soon as you arrive as it was very popular. Will definitely come back
April 2021
Missed lunch services but had late afternoon drinks outside. Staff were excellent and extremely welcoming. Looking forward to going again.
April 2021
We sat here on a sunny Sunday afternoon , the food that was coming out looked delicious, we will try next time we visit
September 2020
We stopped by for churros - delicious. And lovely friendly staff
August 2020
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
Salcombe Sea Kayak
(2 miles)
(4)
Based at sunny South Sands in Salcombe, Salcombe Sea Kayak is the adventure paddle company linked to Bo’s Beach Café, so you know that in addition to an unforgettable seaside experience you can get a good cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards to warm up. Offering kayak tours, white water sea adventure tours, full day tours and all the equipment to go with it, the experienced team will guide you along the South Hams coastline that boasts 68 beaches including secluded bays, isolated coves and caves and gullies to explore. Bring your sense of adventure and you’re ready to go.
Click here for further details
We had an absolute blast on the kayaks - great fun!
July 2023
Fabulous way to explore the coastline, and the team are extremely happy and helpful!
July 2022
We had a great morning kayaking. Highly recommend a trip out with Ben and his team.
May 2019
Very friendly staff with excellent knowledge and very safety conscious. Wet suits available if required at no extra charge. Staff happy to offer a quick tutorial if needed and suggestions of where to paddle.
July 2017
North Sands Watersports
(2 miles)
(2)
Whether you want to rent from their base in Salcombe or buy a paddle board or inflatable kayak to use on your holiday, North Sands Watersports offer high quality equipment and excellent customer service to enable you to safely enjoy time on the water.
Click here for further details
Easy walk from the property with seats right next to the beach so no sandy feet if you don't want them. Good toilets and the cafe is very well stocked with nice staff.
July 2022
Really good equipment and helpful staff
July 2021
Sea n Shore
(2 miles)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
Overbecks National Trust
(2 miles)
(22)
Once owned by inventor and scientist Otto Overbeck, this National Trust property and its gardens are perched high on the cliffs overlooking Salcombe with glorious views of the coast and estuary below. The house and gardens are both full of surprises from seasonal exhibitions and displays to permanent collections of historic artefacts, and of course the beautiful subtropical gardens to roam around in. They have a delightful café which serves a wonderful afternoon tea in the summer months, and they also host a number of events for children through the peak season, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the website for those too!
Beautiful garden with stunning views
September 2023
Definitely worth the climb up the hill. A place you can visit numerous times.
July 2023
Been to Overbecks for many, many years. Much looking forward to it reopening properly after refurbishment, paid very brief visit in 2023 and indeed since the work began. Gave substantial donation towards mending of the steps some time ago, would like to have proper refreshments again looking at them1
June 2023
Stunning well kept gardens. Nt Volunteers were so helpful allowing us to bring the car up to the entrance to save my 95 year old mother walking up the steep hill. Beautiful views and wonderful plants.
May 2023
Fabulous gardens with great views, and close to the South West coastal path for further walks and views. Parking is very limited, we took a ferry from Salcombe to South Sands beach and walked from there. Perfect.
August 2022
The gardens are well worth a visit, with lots of exotic plants and great views. We walked from Bolt Head apartments,which is only a short distance but very steep. Very limited parking at Overbecks, suggest walk there or take ferry from Salcombe to south Sands.
July 2022
Really lovely relaxing garden with gorgeous views. Steep and on different levels but a great afternoon out, especially the walk there too, past North and South Sands, and you can get the South Sands ferry back to Salcombe.
June 2022
Visited here many times over the years. Garden magnificent as usual but very disappointed to find the shop, cafe and museum closed ( early October 2021 ). Seems that there is some uncertainty if they will ever reopen.
October 2021
Lovely garden viewed on a lovely day. Impressed with the colour at the end of September. Well worth a visit
October 2021
Brilliant garden - nice little cafe too. Friendly staff and good information. Downside was having to pre book.
August 2021
The house was not open because of Covid 19. The gardens were wonderful with plenty of interesting plants & remarkable views.
October 2020
The most stunning gardens with the best views ever.
September 2020
Love it here! Always something for the family to do and the kids love roaming the paths, playing hide and seek or hunting for things on a trail. Less going on inside, feels like they've removed much of the history of the house, especially upstairs - open more rooms/tell more of the story! Cream tea is a must!
February 2020
Lovely subtropical gardens.Beautiful sea views. Lovely house and tearoom. Narrow windy steep roads to reachthe property only downfall .
October 2019
lovely day out but why doesn't the information tell you how narrow and windy the access roads are?
August 2019
We have visited Overbecks many times, but this year for the first time we visited in Spring, the garden was beautiful with so many spring flowers and amazing magnolias. The views as always are fantastic , a lovely way to spend a few hours.
April 2019
Lovely exotic garden with fabulous estuary views. Interesting museum. Excellent café.
July 2018
Stunning gardens and really interesting selection of plants. Amazing views and extremely peaceful. Very approachable staff and an enjoyable tour from a knowledgeable gardener. We also enjoyed a cream tea on the grass overlooking Salcombe. Heaven!!
July 2018
Interesting house, with Good Cafe. Best feature is the sub tropical garden with fantastic views over the Salcombe Estuary.
June 2018
We make sure we visit Overbecks every time we come to South Devon. It's a such a beautiful and peaceful spot with the most amazing location. The front lawn is the perfect place to sit and have a cream tea and there is plenty to keep the children interested too.
February 2018
Stunning!
June 2017
Such a beautiful spot. Amazing views of Salcombe and out to sea. The house is quite interesting and but we loved the gardens best. We had a great tour with Sam and then enjoyed a cream tea on the lawn!
December 2016
Soar Mill Cove
(Less than a mile)
(14)
Nestled between the cliffs in the undulating Devon landscape, Soar Mill Cove is something of a hidden gem, only really accessible on foot. The easiest way reach it by walking down from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel, where there is a car park, or if you’re making a day of your jaunt, why not stroll along the South West Coast Path from Bolberry or even from Salcombe? The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has seen a fair amount of weathering in storms in recent years, which has merely added to its character and charm. There are no facilities in the immediate vicinity unless you wander up to the hotel. Dogs are welcome throughout the year at Soar Mill Cove, and it’s definitely worth the effort to visit!
Lovely walk from Salcombe, peaceful in october
October 2023
Booked a meal here for my sisters birthday on July 4th. Welcome to restaurant was poor and service could have been better a little too hap hazard for a four star hotel. Food quality was not great. The crab starters were not chilled they were Arctic cold as were the plates this reduced the taste and flavour. They may have been frozen! I was pleased when the hotel rang to say they had sourced Lobster which shouldn't have been an issue as the local shops were full of them. Due to the cost we thought we would share one between the two us when it was served it was luke warm and again was tasteless was it fresh or frozen?? My husband had a well down done steak which was pretty poor with a very watery peppercorn sauce. Really! Perhaps the four star chef was on a night off? No mention of my sisters birthday despite reception making a note by the booking. £195 for the 3 of us and so not worth it. The Millbrook Inn, South Pool, Gara Rock, Salcombe, The Cricketers at Beesands all offer superior dining.
July 2023
Fabulous walk down across the fields. To a secluded sandy beach .
July 2023
Beautiful beach only accessible by foot which means it’s also really peaceful with a gorgeous setting
May 2022
I love Soar Mill Cove. We used to go as a young family and stay in a house/cottage called Hamstone which I think isn't there any more. I had a lovely afternoon savoury tea at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. I had booked lunch there in advance and called to say I wouldn't make it from my hike in time and could I possibly have an afternoon tea instead. This was no problem for them and I was even a bit late. They were super friendly and accommodating and their cheese scones and coffee fabulous. Would love to stay there!
September 2021
Beautiful Sandy cove with a fantastic walk from the car park which is more challenging on the way back !
September 2021
Lovely welcome at the hotel. Great cream tea- enormous and lovely friendly staff.
August 2021
Stunning cove the sea is so clear and really peaceful. Not over crowded. Take a drink stop at the soar mill cove Hotel.
June 2021
A great walk to the cove
May 2021
We visited on a windy day so was very quiet, food was lovely but had no atmosphere in the Cafe could do with some music
October 2019
We have visited Soar Cove many times and we love the tranquility. We go out of school holidays and often have the cove all to ourselves amazing .
April 2019
Recent storms have left piles of seaweed and rocks across the beach. The rocks made it impossible to swim and board in with my family.
August 2018
This has been a hidden gem for many years with our children enjoying wonderful swimming and body boarding. I cant explain how disappointed I was to arrive in August 18 to find piles of seaweed but more importantly the damage caused by this years storms. There are rocks all over the beach where you would normally surf or swim. This has ruined a wonderful beach for the time being and will not be returning anytime soon.
August 2018
Lovely secluded cove.
September 2017
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
North Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(17)
The first beach as you walk along the Cliff Road out of Salcombe, North Sands sits in a valley and is a sandy horseshoe shaped beach that’s expansive at low tide. Thanks to its shape and location, it’s extremely popular in the summer because there’s plenty of space to set up camp for the day with buckets, spades and fishing nets in tow for avid marine biologists and sand castle connoisseurs. The beach has a fresh water stream running through it from the top of the valley, which, aside from providing hours of entertainment for accompanying dogs and a marvellous place to wash the sand off your feet, also means that the beach is largely wet sand, so don’t forget to take something to sit on if you’re heading there for the day. Popular with swimmers, despite the chilly water, North Sands provides a wonderful view out of the mouth of the Salcombe estuary and into the deep blue yonder so, for keen photographers, it’s ideal. If the weather is right then it’s a favourite amongst body boarders or even surfers on choppier days, and it’s a great place to take the paddle boards and kayaks if you happen to have them. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, unlike many of the beaches in the area, there are toilets over the road and there’s a car park with charges from £1 throughout the year. The cherry on top of this beautiful location is The Winking Prawn café and restaurant that’s right next to the beach. Open all year round they serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to coffee, tea and cake, and in the summer they provide a barbecue in the garden overlooking the sea. It is popular though so leave a little time to queue for that Salcombe Dairy honeycomb ice cream in the height of summer!
A wonderful sheltered bay, the sea is so clean and lovely to swim in. Disabled access and dog friendly with the lovely cafe close by.
October 2023
Very nice beach. Very clean.
July 2023
Swim here daily when in Salcombe.
June 2023
A great dog friendly beach. Check the tide times, go at low tide, makes a fabulous beach to look for shells, relax in the sun, and walk in the stuff with your dog.
May 2023
Excellent beach for dogs
May 2023
Nice beach it's great dog friendly beach
May 2023
What a beautiful place to walk to along Coast Road from Salcombe town. The view through the trees to the amazing colour of the water is breathtaking and North Sands is spectacular. We could have sat just people watching all day. The winking prawn is a lovely place for a drink or bite to eat.
July 2022
Lovely beach which is a quick walk down from the property, food and toilets but neither used.
July 2022
Brilliant beach for all the family within walking distance of cottage. Car park and toilets nearby.
May 2022
Fantastic clean beach. Dog friendly
September 2021
Excellent clean and safe dog friendly beach. Very friendly and helpful locals.
May 2021
Lovely clean family friendly beach
July 2020
Lovely beach , easily accessible , particularly with elderly members in the party .
September 2019
North Sands is a wonderful beach great for families, the winking prawn restaurant is great for anything from snacks to a full meal stunning views out to sea
October 2018
Very nice beach for dog lovers and good café.
July 2018
Gorgeous, just stunning! Brilliant beach, fabulous cafe (Winking Prawn) and good priced car park! Love, love, love it!!
August 2017
Superb safe and stunningly picturesque
June 2017
Hope Cove
(2 miles)
(95)
Hope Cove is the perfect name for this inspiringly beautiful little corner of the South Hams. Divided into two areas, Inner Hope and Outer Hope, both linked by a footpath and road, and each with their own respective beaches, Outer Hope is also home to the Hope and Anchor Pub and a collection of shops and cafes, while Inner Hope is a quieter more residential area. At Outer Hope you will find Mouthwell Sands, a sandy cove scattered with pebbles and backed by rocky cliffs with a slipway and steps from the road down to the beach. It’s a popular spot with surfers, despite being a fairly small beach, and watching the sunset from here is a beautiful way to spend the evening. There is a car park by the beach where charges apply so make sure you have cash on you as you arrive, and dogs are permitted out of season with restrictions applying from 1st May until 30th September. Meanwhile, Harbour Beach is a short stroll away and bridges the two villages of Inner and Outer Hope. It is a wide sandy beach that’s perfect for rock pooling and sand castle building, and there is a harbour wall that makes for spectacular crashing waves in the winter as well as a tempting spot from which to jump into the water in the summer at high tide. Just make sure you don’t jump in when the water is low as it’s too shallow. Harbour Beach is also an ideal spot from which to paddle board or kayak across the bay, with the really intrepid amongst us pottering all the way along the coast to Thurlestone and Burgh Island. Finally, at Inner Hope itself there is a small sandy beach that’s accessible down a slipway. This is home to the old lifeboat station and is a quiet spot that marks a juncture along the coast path from Bolberry. Speaking of which, you can walk either way along the coast from Hope Cove, either towards South Milton Sands, Thurlestone and Bantham, or towards Salcombe. If you are making a day of it then why not start at the Winking Prawn at North Sands and stop at Hope Cove for lunch?
great pub, lovely views, calm cove great walks
April 2024
My favourite piece of hidden England. Just the most perfect relaxing break
April 2024
A lovely place to walk to from Thurlestone. We had good food and drink in The Cove
April 2024
A very special place, well worth the visit
March 2024
A quiet sheltered cove where you could spend a sunny morning watching the blue sea. Coffee at the inn, then walk up the steps and down into Inner Hope to the old lifeboat station and the thatched cottages. There’s a small hotel, high above the road, with a terrace. The English Riviera
October 2023
Beautiful area on the doorstep. Excellent!
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach
September 2023
Beautiful as ever
September 2023
Quaint harbour village with great places to eat and two lovely beaches
September 2023
Such a beautiful cove and the sunset is a must down there.
September 2023
Lovely village to drop into on the coastal path. Excellent food and drinkfacilities
September 2023
Pretty, quiet and relaxing cove. Feels largely unspoilt. Great walks on coastal path.
August 2023
Lovely little beach and perfect for families. We loved hunting in the rock pools at low tide
August 2023
Stunning cove with plenty of parking and restaurants for food and drinks. A lovely place! The clear water and gorgeous scenery made this a little paradise.
August 2023
Pretty sheltered cove. Dog on lead and family orientated - on larger of two beaches
July 2023
Loved Hope Cove a very pretty coastal village , with great beaches and amenities.
July 2023
Love hope cove very relaxing with two different beaches. Grab a coffee or fish and chips from the cove and enjoy The sunset on the beach .
July 2023
Lovely area, very pretty, ridiculous parking charges
June 2023
Beautiful sandy beach with lovely access to walks.
June 2023
Beautiful village only disappointment is beaches are not very dog friendly
May 2023
Absolutely beautiful. Great place to swim. Welcomes dogs but there are restrictions IE to be kept on leads but this doesn't impact on the enjoyment of being at this special place. Several places to get takeaway food if you forget a picnic. Free public toilets but welcome a donation to RNLI.
May 2023
Hope Cove is lovely, we ate at the Hope and Anchor pub, which has excellent food. The staff were really helpful so would highly recommend a meal there. From Hope Cove we walked to South Milton beach which is a lovely coastal walk
March 2023
Hope Cove is a beautiful place to stay with small but lovely beaches. Sunset is marvellous and views from adjacent hills are excellent. Pubs and restaurants well attended and situated on /near the beach.
August 2022
Lovely village with two very good pubs.
July 2022
Lovely quiet place, and just enough amenities, so not commercialized
July 2022
Very pretty area. The lobster pods are a fun place to eat but you need to book.
July 2022
Splendid beach. Nice pubs. Perfect for kids both a low and high tides. Loved it!
June 2022
We had our honeymoon here over 50 years ago
May 2022
Lovely Lobster Pod Restaurant is situated here. Sweet little fishing village
May 2022
Walked over from Thurlestone to this lovely setting, 2 beaches to sit on. Just check in advance what facilities are open as the bar we wanted to sit at was closed for the day but we did manage to sit inside at the other option but no tables outside due to being very busy
May 2022
Lovely place with beautiful beach and stunning scenery.
May 2022
great location to view and eat. The Lobster Pot is great.
May 2022
Hope cove has many excellent dog friendly eateries and is the perfect spot for a rest after a walk along the coast path. My personal favourite is The Cove as they made us and the dog very welcome both inside and out. Their Burgers are outstanding. There is no phone signal to book your carpark on the Ringo App so either pre-book before you get there or take some change!
May 2022
Beautiful cove with spectacular views
March 2022
Have been visiting Hope Cove for many years. We always go in the winter when it is very quiet. Great beaches for dogs to run around and wonderful walks over the cliffs in both directions. Love both the Hope and Anchor and the Cove for food and drink.
December 2021
A pleasant cove to visit once. Unfortunately there were problems obtaining taxis to and from this location.
November 2021
Hope cove and the surrounding area is stunning. Go and look at the thatch cottages at the far end of the village.
October 2021
Definetly worth a visit, beautiful scenery and beaches and two places to stop for food and a drink - fabulous
October 2021
Just loved it
October 2021
More holiday resort than working village. At present most eating establishmens are closed to visitors. None at all on Tuesday or Wednesday. Lovely setting and great walking.
September 2021
Very pretty Cove. I love it.
September 2021
Very scenic and great place to walk to.
September 2021
Hope Cove was lovely as ever. Sadly The Cove was closed the week we were there ( first week in September) and the Hope and Anchor closed on Tuesday and Wednesday! However the Village Inn at Thurleston was brilliant.
September 2021
This little cove was full of interest and activity. It was ideal for our sort of swimming but the water was quite cold. We noticed that the seawater was not being tested as usual but it seemed clean and clear.
September 2021
Short walk to Hope Cove very pretty but extra busy when we were there .
September 2021
Beautiful place for a family holiday. Would highly recommend
July 2021
Lovely walk from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove
June 2021
The only downside was that the pub did not open until the day after we left!
June 2021
Hope Cove is a small, lovely, unspoilt village with spectacular walks along the coast path. The Cove cafe is a great stop off for a coffee with lovely sea views from the balcony.
June 2021
Absolutely stunning! We’ve visited here for the last 6 years and never got bored. The walk over Bolt Tail and the coastal path to Thurlstone are incredible. Can’t wait to return again next year.
May 2021
Lovely little cove to visit, enjoyed flying kites here and had a lovely lunch in one of the pods at the Lobster Pod Bistro.
October 2020
Great place for a sunset, quiet and peaceful. Take a picnic unless you can book.
October 2020
Beautiful scenic beaches. Very peaceful
September 2020
Our first visit to Hope Cove and seven night stay at Surf View. Our first impression of Hope Cove exceeded our expectations, unfortunately approaching and entering Surf View was very disappointing. Shabby and not in a chic way. The exterior of the property felt unloved, unkempt flower pots, broken doorbell, and a general lack of upkeep. On entering still very disappointing. The paint work and walls throughout apart from the attic en-suite bedroom are marked, dirty in places and in need of attention. The kitchen wall beside the dishwasher being particularly dirty and badly stained, very off putting. However the kitchen units and appliances were clean and overall good.The grouting in the main bathroom needs attention and felt grubby. In the lounge area tatty placemats, a tie back missing from one pair of curtains. Seem minor points but all add to the presentation of this holiday let.The outside terrace again felt lacking of what could be a more inviting space although with table and chairs provided a sunny spot to sit.The best room in the house is the attic en-suite bedroom which had a fresher, cleaner feel. Furniture met the requirements. The shower albeit not powerful did the job and provided hot water most of the time. The property however is well equipped. Just a niggle;- why a 2 slice toaster which caters potentially for 6 people? A slow breakfast process. The owners have left excellent instructions for use of appliances etc and everything seemed to be working well. The parking can be a little tricky even for just the one car allowed We arrived August Bank Holiday and involved blocking in a car in the allocated area as 3 cars already there at 5pm. A busy day in Hope Cove and no street parking was available until night time. Was ok in the end just needed cooperatIon and understanding. Also not having to use the car from arrival to departure was an advantage. The house was cleaned to a good standard and the extra measures towards COVID-19 Toad Hall are taking are excellent. We took extra precautions throughout the week ensuring surfaces, handles, switches etc were constantly well sanitised. The house is in a lovely location, close to the beach and access to great walks with spectacular views. Surf View provides the basic needs of a holiday stay in Hope Cove especially when accompanied by four legged friends. Wish the negatives were less and the positives more but review Surf View as experienced. We enjoyed a lovely quiet holiday in Hope Cove and the surrounding area but left Surf View wishing we felt less disappointed and could review more positively.
September 2020
We really liked Hope Cove with the exception of what appears to be a sewage outlet on the smaller beach (inner cover i think). so avoiding that part the outer cove and rockpools on the beach between the 2 were great to explore when the tide was out. restaurant at hope cover was great food, great service, we applaud their efforts during the corona malarky. and the little shop is well stocked with all seaside things you need. including hoodies of all sizes if its a bit nippy.
July 2020
Stunning location. Great beaches. Good choice of places to eat. Great pub
March 2020
Shhh, if you know about Hope don't tell any one, its too good to spoil!
October 2019
Lovely harbour and nice clean beach well worth the visit
October 2019
Fell in love with Hope Cove. Will definitely return.
October 2019
Lovely cove, we loved to watch the tide coming in, and kept check of the low tide times to nip across the sand to the pub instead of going up and over the head
October 2019
Lovely cove.Nice little shops too.
October 2019
Absolutely beautiful area, loved the beaches and coastal path walks. Great, scenic lunch at the Lobster Pods.
September 2019
Nice walk to Hope Cove from Thurleston along the SW Coastal Path, less than 30 minutes. Cute little village with pub, cafe and tiny shop.
September 2019
Nice walk along the coastal path from Thurleston Sands.
September 2019
Hope Cove's Lobster pods were great - lovely food and spectacular views!!
June 2019
Nice little coastal village but not a lot there really and spoilt by way too many holiday homes with very little full time community or interest. Lovely small beaches, safe for the youngsters but best avoided at peak times as it simply gets too crowded. Decent pub but they served us a cold meal so we didn't eat there again. Narrow road down to Hope Cove from the main A381 is a nightmare with the traffic using it, the impatience of some drivers not giving enough room and we had our car hit and damaged by some ignoramus builder in a transit who tried squeezing past our stationary car, whilst yelling obscenities from his window even though it was us who stopped when he ought to have reversed back a whole 5 yards. Charming. Expect these sorts of things if driving in and out each day as there's no other roads in and out other than single-track. Clifftop walk in either direction is stunning and it's well worth the walk towards Thurlestone until you reach South Milton Sands Beach which is simply lovely...a real cracker of a beach with lovely views and plenty of room. Beware the kite surfer school who think that they own the beach as they had the cheek to ask people to move as they were about to hold a class in the water near the rocks where lots of kids were rock pooling. They needed to be reminded that it was not their beach... From Hope Cove, the walk to Bolt Head was very pleasant and then on towards Salcombe. Hope Cove itself seems to have very little community atmosphere and no-wonder as it comprises 250 full time residents scattered between inner and outer Hope Cove and up to 5000 visitors staying in holiday homes. Practically the whole village is made up of holiday homes with the only industry being hotels and the pub, a few B&Bs and the odd fishing boat. Such a great shame as it seems to have no sense of "self" which you get with a living, thriving community but to be expected as our small fishing fleets are all but killed off. Still, a nice place for a short break.
June 2019
Gorgeous place. Parking is reasonable and close to both beaches, providing easy access to SW Coastal Path. We visited early May so few other visitors around, just sat and soaked up the sun.
May 2019
We can highly recommend the Cottage Hotel and the Lobster Pod. We had 2 amazing meals, really efficient, friendly service and reasonable pricing.
September 2018
Feel this once must visit cove has gone backwards. The "pods" on the slopes of the Cottage Hotel seem completely out of character.
September 2018
This is our favourite find in the South Hams. It’s beautiful. There is everything you need nearby; lovely pubs and afternoon tea, friendly locals and beautiful beaches.
August 2018
Beautiful place with a lovely beach and several places to eat. We would definitely go back.
August 2018
Been going for years even if busy still a lovely holiday feeling. Great to see no rubbish on the beach and facilities for people to pick up rubbish. Fascinating for children - fish, rock pools, jelly fish etc. endless fun. Crowded when the tide comes in though.
August 2018
Great Cove. Fab location. Unfortunately the one cove had a lot of seaweed washed in due to the windy and stormy weather over our first weekend, but that can't be helped. But it meant we only went to the beach there once.
August 2018
Lovely place to walk to, great places to eat
July 2018
Great beach’s and place with good views
July 2018
Great food and great location
July 2018
Inner Hope is the best part and the village is very nice with many thatched cottages. The Sun Bay Hotel is very good and does excellent cream teas on its balcony overlooking the sea.
July 2018
Visited 16/06/18 for a week with Toad Hall Cottages. Lovely quiet location with a fabulous beach nice shops, a good pub and some good restaurants
June 2018
Very busy during the bank holiday week but superb beaches which we very much enjoyed.
June 2018
Wonderful cove, my grandchildren absolutely loved playing on the beach - beautiful.
June 2018
Fascinating
May 2018
Great place if the weather good.
May 2018
Amazing!
January 2018
Love it. And it's a great base for this part of Devon. Excellent coastal/cliff walking.
October 2017
Well worth the walk along the coastal path,stunning views and 2 nice pubs for lunch
August 2017
Lovely location, beautiful beaches and some great places to eat!
August 2017
A really nice walk over the hill tops from Thurlestone, Hope Cove is pretty but a bit busier than other places we visited. Lovely views.
July 2017
Fantastic place
July 2017
Breathtaking views, very quiet village, very peaceful.
June 2017
A beautiful coastal village with two sandy beaches. The village centre has some pretty thatched cottages and there is a good choice of places to eat most with sea views. We ate most nights at the Hope and Anchor and they are dog friendly. We enjoyed walking along the coastal paths with fine views from both sides of the village. Hope Cove is a good base to explore South Devon with Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes within easy reach.
May 2017
Friendly , beautiful - everything you could want in a holiday spot - didn't matter what the weather was like ,plenty to do and see .
May 2017
Lovely and well worth a visit.
May 2017
A really pretty place with all you need fir a relaxing holiday, beautiful views and lovely coast walks
April 2017
Beautiful coves and pretty cottages
April 2017
Absolutely love this place! Perfect for families, safe swimming and and lots of rock pools to explore. Our kids were down there every day. Can't wait to come back next year. Mrs Sutton
December 2016
Sunny Cove
(3 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
May 2022
Our stay was faultless. Would highly recommend the house and Toad Hall Cottages. Plan stay again soon
Floor Plans
May 2022
Our stay was faultless. Would highly recommend the house and Toad Hall Cottages. Plan stay again soon
The Old Inn - Malborough
(Less than a mile)
(20)
A welcoming pub with cosy wood burner and plenty of atmosphere. Enjoy a pint of Jail Ale or Doombar in the bar with the locals or some quality pub food in the dining area.
The Old Inn Higher Town, Malborough TQ7 3RL (T: 01548 561320)
Lovely pub offering delicious food and great atmosphere which adds to the charm of Malborough.
June 2023
Great food, reasonably priced and good service. I definitely recommend their Fish and Chips - the batter is simply divine!
August 2022
There are plenty of overpriced places to eat around here which under deliver on quality but happily this isn’t one of them! Great food and friendly staff. Well worth a trip
July 2022
we visited this public house a few times whilst on holiday twice for just drinks and once for drinks and a meal and were warmly welcomed each time reasonably priced
October 2021
Not much to look at but the food was Fantastic! Fully booked every night. Lovely staff.
October 2021
Lovely food. Great service. Booking essential as it is very popular.
September 2021
Good Local pub, food was nice, and locals are friendly!
September 2021
Really convenient as so close to the cottage. Lovely pub with excellent food. We went a couple of times.
July 2021
We visited this place three times whilst on holiday for evening meals. We were warmly welcomed, the food was excellent and the service was very good.
July 2021
Very disappointed not to receive the 50% Eat Out To Help Out discount that had been advertised. Felt it was deliberately misleading. Waiting staff very nice but food mediocre. Shame there is no competition in the village.
September 2020
Great local pub,friendly atmosphere,amazing home cooked food ????!!
October 2019
We returned to this pub after a few years after turning up there one autumn lunchtime and being fed the best beefburger we had ever eaten by the almost new owner. The lady, who still owns it is passionate about lovely local food, and she served us up with the same lovely lunch. It is a VERY dog friendly place to eat (and, I believe stay) and a very welcoming place in the middle of a very pleasant little village, just a short drive from Hope Cove.
October 2019
We were staying in Malborough and had dinner here a couple of nights before we went home. Lovely food, charming premises and friendly staff. Very dog-friendly. Highly recommended.
May 2019
Excellent dog friendly pub. Landlord and landlady and locals very friendly and welcoming. We ate there several times as best food and reasonably priced within in the area. Even if we didn't stay in Marlborough would definitely go to visit for the food.
May 2019
Great pub, warm welcome and good food
September 2018
Food was excellent and staff worked really hard to provide good service despite being under pressure at busy times.
August 2018
excellent food ,very friendly staff. proper pub
June 2018
Very friendly pub & excellent food.
March 2018
Eaten supper here twice in January / February 2018 - local Dexter steak and chips both times as it was so good & the wine was excellent too. Great atmosphere with the cosy open fire, welcoming staff and comfortable decor / furnishings. Great to see the old place back on form at last.
February 2018
Had a lovely lunch here. We had sandwiches, chips and also the homemade lasagne. Very dog friendly and the staff were an absolute delight, so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again
October 2017
Ocean Restaurant
(2 miles)
(19)
This smart yet relaxed restaurant and bar has 40 covers inside, a small bar area and additional seating outside on the sunny terrace. It faces south and is glass fronted optimising the amazing views across Bolbery Down towards the sea. All food is locally sourced and cooked and presented to the highest of standards.
Evening meal here and it was very nice, staff were great and welcoming and it’s dog friendly too!
August 2023
Excellent food and service. The fresh fish was really good. The staff were excellent. The only thing I would say is that the seats were hard and uncomfortable. Chairs with upholstery would be more comfortable and would look better.
August 2023
Sadly gone downhill. Very expensive for a basic meal although the mussels were good. Understaffed and it shows.
July 2023
Walked to the restaurant from our accommodation. Although a bit blustery we sat outside. Service was friendly and efficient food was good 3 happy customers. Limited menu but well worth a visit.
July 2023
Had the biggest plate of fat juicy mussels I've ever had - they were stunning
July 2023
Excellent food. Friendly staff. Fantastic clifftop location with accessible flat walks. We have eaten there a few times now and it has never disappointed. Sadly not open Mondays or Tuesdays. Narrow Devon lanes to get there, and satnav thinks you have arrived when you haven’t - but keep going towards the sea, it is so worth it.
June 2022
Now this place needs to get their act together! My holiday was a hiking trip and I found it on my first hike from Hope Cove to Salcombe. I found the staff a tad unfriendly but I did have a lovely coffee and sausage bap to fuel me on my way. There wasn't a problem without a booking. However, my 2nd visit on a short circular walk to Bolberry Down on my last day was very disappointing. I was met with a "Sorry we're closed (at about 11.30am!) and it's bookings only as it's gone past breakfast and lunches are fully booked!" I asked if I was able to just have coffee and a snack and was told I could have cake so I was happy with that. However, he then came out and said sorry that they'd sold out of cakes!! At 11.30am. The possible Manager then came out and said sorry we are short staffed and 30 people turned up this morning and ate all the cakes as no brunch was being served (??!) Really? "It's drinks only I'm afraid, we are fully booked for lunches" Well, talk about mixed messages, bad planning and bad management in what is still the holiday season! They are too keen to ram home that they are a 'fine dining restaurant'! All a bit snobbish and unaccomodating for me! I had to go without and return to Hope Cove where The Cove was much more accommodating.
September 2021
We had a lovely meal at the Ocean View. It is just off the south west Coast Path and National Trust at Bolberry Down so the setting is stunning. Its a modern restaurant with a varied menu and can thoroughly recommend the fillet steak and Seafood Plate which were both delicious. The staff were really lovely and helpful. I even got a free cocktail (which are excellent) when i received the wrong one initially (which i preferred to the original one so i was quite happy anyway). Highly Recommended.
August 2021
AMAZING food, great environment and location is perfect. Book in advance. I will be coming here again on my next visit
May 2021
Good food (including humongous fish and chips!), lovely location (particularly nice to walk there over the coast path from Hope), good service. Will be even better now that full opening is permitted.
May 2021
I recommend the hot shellfish on the main menu. You get loads of it, very tasty!
October 2020
Absolutely gorgeous food and very nice staff. What a gem of a place.
September 2020
We all agreed this is the best fish we have had in a long long time. Staff were fantastic and the location is great to walk your dog.
September 2020
Excellent fish restaurant with good service - quite pricey though
August 2020
Highly recommended. Delicious lunch. Book in advance
August 2020
Lovely spot we visited twice, would return
October 2019
Beautiful setting, good service and lovely food
August 2019
Super food with excellent service and atmosphere
November 2018
We had Sunday lunch here on our wedding anniversary. My husband had roast beef, which was excellent and I had sea bass, also excellent. The service was very good and the surroundings are great. If the weather is good you can eat outside on the terrace. We would definitely go back as the choices are varied and interesting. They are happy to accept well behaved dogs and provide towels to wipe down any wet and muddy ones!
September 2018
The Winking Prawn
(2 miles)
(42)
A quirky beach- shack style café with plenty of inside and outside seating, and a menu brimming with quality local seafood and other tempting options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as popular daily barbeques in high season. Ice creams, coffees, wines, beers and snacks available throughout the day.
The Winking Prawn North Sands, Salcombe TQ8 8LD (T: 01548 842326)
Very enjoyable lunch, food delicious and service was great.
September 2023
Loved this! Sat outside, 7 of us including a baby for whom they provided a highchair. Between us we ordered popcorn shrimps, crab baguettes, crab and prawn salad, scallop salad, winking prawn fries and it was all delicious. Slight annoyance was ordering via an app which took ages and my daughter had to go in and ask to change something and it wasn’t possible. Didn’t spoil our enjoyment though.
July 2023
We love the winking prawn! Cool atmosphere, amazing food can’t beat the seafood platter!
July 2023
Worth a visit, but they should drop the app and go back to a personal service.
July 2023
A great place to eat at any time of the day .Families very welcome a great menu and so handy to pop across to the beach . Staff very helpful and friendly.
July 2023
Love the Winking Prawn. We visited May 2023, shared the fruit de mer, the moment we saw it was a wow moment, looked incredible and tasted great.
May 2023
Love this beach bar never disappointed great food
May 2023
Before making the amazing walk from North Sands to Salcome which is not to be missed, have a bite to eat at The Winking Prawn. Nice staff and food good.
April 2023
Had an excellent meal served by pleasant staff with the added attraction of North Sands
March 2023
Always enjoy the food at the Winking Prawn, we love the location and the fact their dog friendly is a real bonus.
October 2022
Excellent cafe with varied menu and delicious food, all served by helpful and friendly staff
July 2022
Went here several years ago and was a great experience so we decided to call in again on this holiday. They urge you to use an app on your phone to place your order. Its a TAKEAWAY APP ???? REAlly!!!! I'm tech savvy but what a pain it was, then asked for loads of details and I couldn't use Apple pay. Gave up and asked for someone to take our order. £31 for two sandwiches and two coffees. Definitely not value for money. I picked the stake sandwich. Two slices of bread, a bit of chewy steak and several pieces of lettuce. The blue cheese sauce was nice but hey cant go wrong with that. Wouldn't waste your money. Just overpriced for what you get
July 2022
Really lovely during the day. Friendly, good food although a bit expensive. Very disappointed that only bbq in the evening. We would normally eat here a few evenings. There’s no where else in easy walking distance of north sands. Also it was closed by 8 in the evening. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or coffee.
July 2022
Great fun to sit and relax by the sea, people watch and eat fantastic prawns & seafood. Ordering app a bit problematic as some of us didn't have a signal and therefore couldn't connect with bank to pay.
June 2022
Had lunch here twice and it was great - food lovely, nice atmosphere, helpful staff but awful ordering system didn’t help having a poor phone signal!!!!
May 2022
Beautiful location but quite pricy and make sure they have your order correct we ordered a glass of Chilean Sauvignon but received New Zealand which we didn’t realise until bill arrived and cost considerably more. Service was very friendly though so didn’t complain
May 2022
Fantastic lunch at the Winking Prawn. We ate there a few times whilst at the beach. Great coffee too and efficient service
May 2022
Great location but service quite slow. They are so busy you don't get the impression they're that bothered with you!
May 2022
Great little find - lovely food, best hot chocolate and lovely service
April 2022
Fab! Delicious food, lovely surroundings, pleasant staff and cakes to die for!
April 2022
stopped here for coffee and must admit this is a nice money making restauarant
October 2021
Used to visit here often but closed this time ( early October ) even though there were plenty of visitors about.
October 2021
Great location and good food
September 2021
We had lunch twice here during our 7 day holiday in salcombe. We couldn’t fault it, staff very friendly and food was good. Also I liked how they always thoroughly cleaned down the tables after people left.
September 2021
Nice place, expensive but plenty of room and staff. Staff expected everyone to order via the app - most annoying.
August 2021
We couldn’t book only queue for a table. Using their booking app to order is cumbersome but help is at hand if needed. However they have put a system in place that seems to work and we didn’t have to queue for long the 3 times we ate there. The food is limited to barbecued food and presentation to match. Despite this the food was very good and so was the service. We were lucky enough to have a week of good weather and with plenty of tables outside the system worked but I can see this being a problem in cold and wet days because there are limited tables inside.
June 2021
Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money. Very Covid safe. Dog friendly
May 2021
Wow, what a place! Everywhere around Salcombe is excellent but if you visit just 1 place, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make it this place! Wonderful food, first class service, quirky decor, great atmosphere and a location to die for - right on North Sands Beach
November 2020
Always a must. Good quality beach cafe.
November 2020
Great place to eat, walking distance (very steep uphill on way home - fortify yourself). Good seafood but not cheap. Lovely to sit outside - not sure how good if the weather not good!
September 2020
Biggest, best value for money crab sandwich around! Great for a sandwich lunch or a treat scallop salad. Super family friendly.
February 2020
OK but overpriced.
October 2019
Lovely location , excellent food choice . Unfortunately the staff let the winking prawn down . Atmosphere behind the serving counter and some members of staff abrupt . Waitress/ waiters could do with being a little happier in their role . We did think maybe a bad day but we visited again and experienced the same situation . Such a shame as when we came 10 years ago and 17 years ago wonderful experience all round .
September 2019
Excellent - we had two lunches and one evening meal here. Thoroughly recommend.
July 2019
Always a must when visiting Salcombe. Wonderful seafood restaurant almost on the beach. Don’t miss it!
June 2018
We visited the Winking Prawn for breakfast on the last day of our holiday, after hearing from numerous friends that we mustn't leave Salcombe without having sampled their legendary breakfast! We were not disappointed. It's perfect for families, as rather than having to choose from a menu and then ask for substitutions for things you don't like, you just choose how you like your eggs, and then help yourself to as much as you want of bacon, sausages, beans, toast, fried potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and black pudding. It's all great quality and regularly topped up, so we left happy and set up for the day ahead! The service is helpful and friendly and the beachside location is gorgeous, I would love to go back for lunch and dinner next time we're in South Devon. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Great place. Very dog friendly. Good food.
September 2017
Great food. Excellent location. Tiny car park, though, and a bit on the prices side!
August 2017
Great place to look at but it is overpriced. You can't see the sea from there due to the sea wall but it is there so handy if you've been on the beach.
July 2017
We ate here 3 times in all and were made really welcome. A great place if you have dogs who can have a swim on North Sands Beach right opposite! Very fresh and tasty sea-food and one night we enjoyed the BBQ which was great value for money, all swilled down with a bottle or three of their lovely house rose wine. A place to sit and watch the world go by, and great for an evening/afternoon out with friends and/or dogs.
June 2017
Grossly overpriced.
June 2017
Can't believe that this is the first review of this ever popular food outlet. Perfect location on the beach at north sands, plenty to entertain the kids and food is good, decent grub. A must visit if you're in the area.
May 2017
Beachside Restaurant
(2 miles)
(7)
Enjoy the sea views from this bright and airy restaurant within the South Sands Hotel. Seafood is the speciality here, with the dishes created to suit the seasons as well as the day’s catch. A fine selection of high quality spirits, cocktails and wines are also available.
Beachside Restaurant South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe TQ8 8LL (T: 01548 845900)
First class. Comfortable bar with an excellent and good service.
April 2024
Lovely airy restaurant with sublime views out to sea, great food and friendly, unpretentious service. We had local mussels and a delicious Provence rose in the warm sunshine - what could be better!
January 2023
We enjoyed a really delicious lunch at the South Sands’ hotel Beachside restaurant. Our table overlooked the beach with beautiful views across the estuary. We had a selection of starters and mains, all choosing fish or seafood. Particularly recommend the mackerel pate, crab linguini and fish of the day – seabass. Service was great; friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, recommending a great wine from the wine list and a mocktail for our designate driver.
January 2023
We had three visits to the South Sands and each time were very pleased with the service, atmosphere and standard. The food is exceptional, fairly expensive but well priced because it is delicious and the staff are so friendly and attentive yet professional. The head waiter remembered us from the previous night and gave us the same table even though we booked over the telephone - he must have remembered our name! Will most definitely dine there again and maybe even stay - the accommodation looked good too.
August 2019
Excellent seafood! Very accommodating staff. The location overlooking the beach is great - ask for a table in the window. Quite pricey but worth it for a treat.
August 2019
Friendly, comfortable and great service every time i ve been (about 8 times)
November 2018
Only went here for drinks but it was a beautiful hotel.we sat outside overlooking the beach ,what a spot! Staff were very friendly and efficient.
June 2017
Hope Cove House
(2 miles)
(11)
A beautiful family-run hotel restaurant and bar with sea views to die for, and friendly staff that make you feel instantly at home. Lounge on the terrace on sunny days with cocktail in hand and something delicious from the barbeque, or when it's chilly head inside to the sophisticated restaurant, have a drink at the bar or warm your toes with a cream tea by the log burner. The menu is packed full of delicious local produce including lots of fish all cooked to perfection and accompanied by an impressive wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, children welcome and kids options available, booking essential.
Hope Cove House Inner Hope, Hope Cove TQ7 3HH (T: 01548 561371)
Fantastic food and staff would return
June 2022
I remember this place as The Sun Bay Hotel. Wow, what a difference. My son treated me to a belated birthday lunch. The food was sublime served by a delightful young girl. We both adore fish and you did not disappoint. The view overlooking the beach on a beautiful sunny day could not have been better. Thank you. We shall definitely return.
May 2022
Lovely welcome. Toys for baby provided plus sun shade.
October 2021
We had a lovely lunch on the terrace outside the hotel.
September 2021
costings a little high on the line of London prices for food and drinks my be over and above for some locals
September 2021
Had a lovely lunch here. The staff were welcoming and gave great service. Simple menu but all prepared beautifully and definitely freshly cooked to order.
September 2021
We ate Sunday lunch here during our stay and can honestly say it was the best meal we had during the week. The food was absolutely delicious, and was contemporary in style. Charred leeks and garlic and chilli clams for entree, then lamb loin with chickpeas, soured cream and pomegranate and Dover sole with buerre noisette for mains was amazing. The weather as nice enough to eat outside and the view was great. Staff were very friendly, helpful, professional and polite. Would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area.
August 2021
Fantastic friendly and accommodating staff and the most delicious freshly cooked seafood. Booked a table for lunch and could have sat there all afternoon with the most incredible views. Would definitely suggest booking as soon as you arrive as it was very popular. Will definitely come back
April 2021
Missed lunch services but had late afternoon drinks outside. Staff were excellent and extremely welcoming. Looking forward to going again.
April 2021
We sat here on a sunny Sunday afternoon , the food that was coming out looked delicious, we will try next time we visit
September 2020
We stopped by for churros - delicious. And lovely friendly staff
August 2020
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
Salcombe Sea Kayak
(2 miles)
(4)
Based at sunny South Sands in Salcombe, Salcombe Sea Kayak is the adventure paddle company linked to Bo’s Beach Café, so you know that in addition to an unforgettable seaside experience you can get a good cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards to warm up. Offering kayak tours, white water sea adventure tours, full day tours and all the equipment to go with it, the experienced team will guide you along the South Hams coastline that boasts 68 beaches including secluded bays, isolated coves and caves and gullies to explore. Bring your sense of adventure and you’re ready to go.
Click here for further details
We had an absolute blast on the kayaks - great fun!
July 2023
Fabulous way to explore the coastline, and the team are extremely happy and helpful!
July 2022
We had a great morning kayaking. Highly recommend a trip out with Ben and his team.
May 2019
Very friendly staff with excellent knowledge and very safety conscious. Wet suits available if required at no extra charge. Staff happy to offer a quick tutorial if needed and suggestions of where to paddle.
July 2017
North Sands Watersports
(2 miles)
(2)
Whether you want to rent from their base in Salcombe or buy a paddle board or inflatable kayak to use on your holiday, North Sands Watersports offer high quality equipment and excellent customer service to enable you to safely enjoy time on the water.
Click here for further details
Easy walk from the property with seats right next to the beach so no sandy feet if you don't want them. Good toilets and the cafe is very well stocked with nice staff.
July 2022
Really good equipment and helpful staff
July 2021
Sea n Shore
(2 miles)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
Overbecks National Trust
(2 miles)
(22)
Once owned by inventor and scientist Otto Overbeck, this National Trust property and its gardens are perched high on the cliffs overlooking Salcombe with glorious views of the coast and estuary below. The house and gardens are both full of surprises from seasonal exhibitions and displays to permanent collections of historic artefacts, and of course the beautiful subtropical gardens to roam around in. They have a delightful café which serves a wonderful afternoon tea in the summer months, and they also host a number of events for children through the peak season, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the website for those too!
Beautiful garden with stunning views
September 2023
Definitely worth the climb up the hill. A place you can visit numerous times.
July 2023
Been to Overbecks for many, many years. Much looking forward to it reopening properly after refurbishment, paid very brief visit in 2023 and indeed since the work began. Gave substantial donation towards mending of the steps some time ago, would like to have proper refreshments again looking at them1
June 2023
Stunning well kept gardens. Nt Volunteers were so helpful allowing us to bring the car up to the entrance to save my 95 year old mother walking up the steep hill. Beautiful views and wonderful plants.
May 2023
Fabulous gardens with great views, and close to the South West coastal path for further walks and views. Parking is very limited, we took a ferry from Salcombe to South Sands beach and walked from there. Perfect.
August 2022
The gardens are well worth a visit, with lots of exotic plants and great views. We walked from Bolt Head apartments,which is only a short distance but very steep. Very limited parking at Overbecks, suggest walk there or take ferry from Salcombe to south Sands.
July 2022
Really lovely relaxing garden with gorgeous views. Steep and on different levels but a great afternoon out, especially the walk there too, past North and South Sands, and you can get the South Sands ferry back to Salcombe.
June 2022
Visited here many times over the years. Garden magnificent as usual but very disappointed to find the shop, cafe and museum closed ( early October 2021 ). Seems that there is some uncertainty if they will ever reopen.
October 2021
Lovely garden viewed on a lovely day. Impressed with the colour at the end of September. Well worth a visit
October 2021
Brilliant garden - nice little cafe too. Friendly staff and good information. Downside was having to pre book.
August 2021
The house was not open because of Covid 19. The gardens were wonderful with plenty of interesting plants & remarkable views.
October 2020
The most stunning gardens with the best views ever.
September 2020
Love it here! Always something for the family to do and the kids love roaming the paths, playing hide and seek or hunting for things on a trail. Less going on inside, feels like they've removed much of the history of the house, especially upstairs - open more rooms/tell more of the story! Cream tea is a must!
February 2020
Lovely subtropical gardens.Beautiful sea views. Lovely house and tearoom. Narrow windy steep roads to reachthe property only downfall .
October 2019
lovely day out but why doesn't the information tell you how narrow and windy the access roads are?
August 2019
We have visited Overbecks many times, but this year for the first time we visited in Spring, the garden was beautiful with so many spring flowers and amazing magnolias. The views as always are fantastic , a lovely way to spend a few hours.
April 2019
Lovely exotic garden with fabulous estuary views. Interesting museum. Excellent café.
July 2018
Stunning gardens and really interesting selection of plants. Amazing views and extremely peaceful. Very approachable staff and an enjoyable tour from a knowledgeable gardener. We also enjoyed a cream tea on the grass overlooking Salcombe. Heaven!!
July 2018
Interesting house, with Good Cafe. Best feature is the sub tropical garden with fantastic views over the Salcombe Estuary.
June 2018
We make sure we visit Overbecks every time we come to South Devon. It's a such a beautiful and peaceful spot with the most amazing location. The front lawn is the perfect place to sit and have a cream tea and there is plenty to keep the children interested too.
February 2018
Stunning!
June 2017
Such a beautiful spot. Amazing views of Salcombe and out to sea. The house is quite interesting and but we loved the gardens best. We had a great tour with Sam and then enjoyed a cream tea on the lawn!
December 2016
Soar Mill Cove
(Less than a mile)
(14)
Nestled between the cliffs in the undulating Devon landscape, Soar Mill Cove is something of a hidden gem, only really accessible on foot. The easiest way reach it by walking down from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel, where there is a car park, or if you’re making a day of your jaunt, why not stroll along the South West Coast Path from Bolberry or even from Salcombe? The beach is a mix of sand and stone and has seen a fair amount of weathering in storms in recent years, which has merely added to its character and charm. There are no facilities in the immediate vicinity unless you wander up to the hotel. Dogs are welcome throughout the year at Soar Mill Cove, and it’s definitely worth the effort to visit!
Lovely walk from Salcombe, peaceful in october
October 2023
Booked a meal here for my sisters birthday on July 4th. Welcome to restaurant was poor and service could have been better a little too hap hazard for a four star hotel. Food quality was not great. The crab starters were not chilled they were Arctic cold as were the plates this reduced the taste and flavour. They may have been frozen! I was pleased when the hotel rang to say they had sourced Lobster which shouldn't have been an issue as the local shops were full of them. Due to the cost we thought we would share one between the two us when it was served it was luke warm and again was tasteless was it fresh or frozen?? My husband had a well down done steak which was pretty poor with a very watery peppercorn sauce. Really! Perhaps the four star chef was on a night off? No mention of my sisters birthday despite reception making a note by the booking. £195 for the 3 of us and so not worth it. The Millbrook Inn, South Pool, Gara Rock, Salcombe, The Cricketers at Beesands all offer superior dining.
July 2023
Fabulous walk down across the fields. To a secluded sandy beach .
July 2023
Beautiful beach only accessible by foot which means it’s also really peaceful with a gorgeous setting
May 2022
I love Soar Mill Cove. We used to go as a young family and stay in a house/cottage called Hamstone which I think isn't there any more. I had a lovely afternoon savoury tea at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. I had booked lunch there in advance and called to say I wouldn't make it from my hike in time and could I possibly have an afternoon tea instead. This was no problem for them and I was even a bit late. They were super friendly and accommodating and their cheese scones and coffee fabulous. Would love to stay there!
September 2021
Beautiful Sandy cove with a fantastic walk from the car park which is more challenging on the way back !
September 2021
Lovely welcome at the hotel. Great cream tea- enormous and lovely friendly staff.
August 2021
Stunning cove the sea is so clear and really peaceful. Not over crowded. Take a drink stop at the soar mill cove Hotel.
June 2021
A great walk to the cove
May 2021
We visited on a windy day so was very quiet, food was lovely but had no atmosphere in the Cafe could do with some music
October 2019
We have visited Soar Cove many times and we love the tranquility. We go out of school holidays and often have the cove all to ourselves amazing .
April 2019
Recent storms have left piles of seaweed and rocks across the beach. The rocks made it impossible to swim and board in with my family.
August 2018
This has been a hidden gem for many years with our children enjoying wonderful swimming and body boarding. I cant explain how disappointed I was to arrive in August 18 to find piles of seaweed but more importantly the damage caused by this years storms. There are rocks all over the beach where you would normally surf or swim. This has ruined a wonderful beach for the time being and will not be returning anytime soon.
August 2018
Lovely secluded cove.
September 2017
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
North Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(17)
The first beach as you walk along the Cliff Road out of Salcombe, North Sands sits in a valley and is a sandy horseshoe shaped beach that’s expansive at low tide. Thanks to its shape and location, it’s extremely popular in the summer because there’s plenty of space to set up camp for the day with buckets, spades and fishing nets in tow for avid marine biologists and sand castle connoisseurs. The beach has a fresh water stream running through it from the top of the valley, which, aside from providing hours of entertainment for accompanying dogs and a marvellous place to wash the sand off your feet, also means that the beach is largely wet sand, so don’t forget to take something to sit on if you’re heading there for the day. Popular with swimmers, despite the chilly water, North Sands provides a wonderful view out of the mouth of the Salcombe estuary and into the deep blue yonder so, for keen photographers, it’s ideal. If the weather is right then it’s a favourite amongst body boarders or even surfers on choppier days, and it’s a great place to take the paddle boards and kayaks if you happen to have them. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, unlike many of the beaches in the area, there are toilets over the road and there’s a car park with charges from £1 throughout the year. The cherry on top of this beautiful location is The Winking Prawn café and restaurant that’s right next to the beach. Open all year round they serve everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to coffee, tea and cake, and in the summer they provide a barbecue in the garden overlooking the sea. It is popular though so leave a little time to queue for that Salcombe Dairy honeycomb ice cream in the height of summer!
A wonderful sheltered bay, the sea is so clean and lovely to swim in. Disabled access and dog friendly with the lovely cafe close by.
October 2023
Very nice beach. Very clean.
July 2023
Swim here daily when in Salcombe.
June 2023
A great dog friendly beach. Check the tide times, go at low tide, makes a fabulous beach to look for shells, relax in the sun, and walk in the stuff with your dog.
May 2023
Excellent beach for dogs
May 2023
Nice beach it's great dog friendly beach
May 2023
What a beautiful place to walk to along Coast Road from Salcombe town. The view through the trees to the amazing colour of the water is breathtaking and North Sands is spectacular. We could have sat just people watching all day. The winking prawn is a lovely place for a drink or bite to eat.
July 2022
Lovely beach which is a quick walk down from the property, food and toilets but neither used.
July 2022
Brilliant beach for all the family within walking distance of cottage. Car park and toilets nearby.
May 2022
Fantastic clean beach. Dog friendly
September 2021
Excellent clean and safe dog friendly beach. Very friendly and helpful locals.
May 2021
Lovely clean family friendly beach
July 2020
Lovely beach , easily accessible , particularly with elderly members in the party .
September 2019
North Sands is a wonderful beach great for families, the winking prawn restaurant is great for anything from snacks to a full meal stunning views out to sea
October 2018
Very nice beach for dog lovers and good café.
July 2018
Gorgeous, just stunning! Brilliant beach, fabulous cafe (Winking Prawn) and good priced car park! Love, love, love it!!
August 2017
Superb safe and stunningly picturesque
June 2017
Hope Cove
(2 miles)
(95)
Hope Cove is the perfect name for this inspiringly beautiful little corner of the South Hams. Divided into two areas, Inner Hope and Outer Hope, both linked by a footpath and road, and each with their own respective beaches, Outer Hope is also home to the Hope and Anchor Pub and a collection of shops and cafes, while Inner Hope is a quieter more residential area. At Outer Hope you will find Mouthwell Sands, a sandy cove scattered with pebbles and backed by rocky cliffs with a slipway and steps from the road down to the beach. It’s a popular spot with surfers, despite being a fairly small beach, and watching the sunset from here is a beautiful way to spend the evening. There is a car park by the beach where charges apply so make sure you have cash on you as you arrive, and dogs are permitted out of season with restrictions applying from 1st May until 30th September. Meanwhile, Harbour Beach is a short stroll away and bridges the two villages of Inner and Outer Hope. It is a wide sandy beach that’s perfect for rock pooling and sand castle building, and there is a harbour wall that makes for spectacular crashing waves in the winter as well as a tempting spot from which to jump into the water in the summer at high tide. Just make sure you don’t jump in when the water is low as it’s too shallow. Harbour Beach is also an ideal spot from which to paddle board or kayak across the bay, with the really intrepid amongst us pottering all the way along the coast to Thurlestone and Burgh Island. Finally, at Inner Hope itself there is a small sandy beach that’s accessible down a slipway. This is home to the old lifeboat station and is a quiet spot that marks a juncture along the coast path from Bolberry. Speaking of which, you can walk either way along the coast from Hope Cove, either towards South Milton Sands, Thurlestone and Bantham, or towards Salcombe. If you are making a day of it then why not start at the Winking Prawn at North Sands and stop at Hope Cove for lunch?
great pub, lovely views, calm cove great walks
April 2024
My favourite piece of hidden England. Just the most perfect relaxing break
April 2024
A lovely place to walk to from Thurlestone. We had good food and drink in The Cove
April 2024
A very special place, well worth the visit
March 2024
A quiet sheltered cove where you could spend a sunny morning watching the blue sea. Coffee at the inn, then walk up the steps and down into Inner Hope to the old lifeboat station and the thatched cottages. There’s a small hotel, high above the road, with a terrace. The English Riviera
October 2023
Beautiful area on the doorstep. Excellent!
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach
September 2023
Beautiful as ever
September 2023
Quaint harbour village with great places to eat and two lovely beaches
September 2023
Such a beautiful cove and the sunset is a must down there.
September 2023
Lovely village to drop into on the coastal path. Excellent food and drinkfacilities
September 2023
Pretty, quiet and relaxing cove. Feels largely unspoilt. Great walks on coastal path.
August 2023
Lovely little beach and perfect for families. We loved hunting in the rock pools at low tide
August 2023
Stunning cove with plenty of parking and restaurants for food and drinks. A lovely place! The clear water and gorgeous scenery made this a little paradise.
August 2023
Pretty sheltered cove. Dog on lead and family orientated - on larger of two beaches
July 2023
Loved Hope Cove a very pretty coastal village , with great beaches and amenities.
July 2023
Love hope cove very relaxing with two different beaches. Grab a coffee or fish and chips from the cove and enjoy The sunset on the beach .
July 2023
Lovely area, very pretty, ridiculous parking charges
June 2023
Beautiful sandy beach with lovely access to walks.
June 2023
Beautiful village only disappointment is beaches are not very dog friendly
May 2023
Absolutely beautiful. Great place to swim. Welcomes dogs but there are restrictions IE to be kept on leads but this doesn't impact on the enjoyment of being at this special place. Several places to get takeaway food if you forget a picnic. Free public toilets but welcome a donation to RNLI.
May 2023
Hope Cove is lovely, we ate at the Hope and Anchor pub, which has excellent food. The staff were really helpful so would highly recommend a meal there. From Hope Cove we walked to South Milton beach which is a lovely coastal walk
March 2023
Hope Cove is a beautiful place to stay with small but lovely beaches. Sunset is marvellous and views from adjacent hills are excellent. Pubs and restaurants well attended and situated on /near the beach.
August 2022
Lovely village with two very good pubs.
July 2022
Lovely quiet place, and just enough amenities, so not commercialized
July 2022
Very pretty area. The lobster pods are a fun place to eat but you need to book.
July 2022
Splendid beach. Nice pubs. Perfect for kids both a low and high tides. Loved it!
June 2022
We had our honeymoon here over 50 years ago
May 2022
Lovely Lobster Pod Restaurant is situated here. Sweet little fishing village
May 2022
Walked over from Thurlestone to this lovely setting, 2 beaches to sit on. Just check in advance what facilities are open as the bar we wanted to sit at was closed for the day but we did manage to sit inside at the other option but no tables outside due to being very busy
May 2022
Lovely place with beautiful beach and stunning scenery.
May 2022
great location to view and eat. The Lobster Pot is great.
May 2022
Hope cove has many excellent dog friendly eateries and is the perfect spot for a rest after a walk along the coast path. My personal favourite is The Cove as they made us and the dog very welcome both inside and out. Their Burgers are outstanding. There is no phone signal to book your carpark on the Ringo App so either pre-book before you get there or take some change!
May 2022
Beautiful cove with spectacular views
March 2022
Have been visiting Hope Cove for many years. We always go in the winter when it is very quiet. Great beaches for dogs to run around and wonderful walks over the cliffs in both directions. Love both the Hope and Anchor and the Cove for food and drink.
December 2021
A pleasant cove to visit once. Unfortunately there were problems obtaining taxis to and from this location.
November 2021
Hope cove and the surrounding area is stunning. Go and look at the thatch cottages at the far end of the village.
October 2021
Definetly worth a visit, beautiful scenery and beaches and two places to stop for food and a drink - fabulous
October 2021
Just loved it
October 2021
More holiday resort than working village. At present most eating establishmens are closed to visitors. None at all on Tuesday or Wednesday. Lovely setting and great walking.
September 2021
Very pretty Cove. I love it.
September 2021
Very scenic and great place to walk to.
September 2021
Hope Cove was lovely as ever. Sadly The Cove was closed the week we were there ( first week in September) and the Hope and Anchor closed on Tuesday and Wednesday! However the Village Inn at Thurleston was brilliant.
September 2021
This little cove was full of interest and activity. It was ideal for our sort of swimming but the water was quite cold. We noticed that the seawater was not being tested as usual but it seemed clean and clear.
September 2021
Short walk to Hope Cove very pretty but extra busy when we were there .
September 2021
Beautiful place for a family holiday. Would highly recommend
July 2021
Lovely walk from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove
June 2021
The only downside was that the pub did not open until the day after we left!
June 2021
Hope Cove is a small, lovely, unspoilt village with spectacular walks along the coast path. The Cove cafe is a great stop off for a coffee with lovely sea views from the balcony.
June 2021
Absolutely stunning! We’ve visited here for the last 6 years and never got bored. The walk over Bolt Tail and the coastal path to Thurlstone are incredible. Can’t wait to return again next year.
May 2021
Lovely little cove to visit, enjoyed flying kites here and had a lovely lunch in one of the pods at the Lobster Pod Bistro.
October 2020
Great place for a sunset, quiet and peaceful. Take a picnic unless you can book.
October 2020
Beautiful scenic beaches. Very peaceful
September 2020
Our first visit to Hope Cove and seven night stay at Surf View. Our first impression of Hope Cove exceeded our expectations, unfortunately approaching and entering Surf View was very disappointing. Shabby and not in a chic way. The exterior of the property felt unloved, unkempt flower pots, broken doorbell, and a general lack of upkeep. On entering still very disappointing. The paint work and walls throughout apart from the attic en-suite bedroom are marked, dirty in places and in need of attention. The kitchen wall beside the dishwasher being particularly dirty and badly stained, very off putting. However the kitchen units and appliances were clean and overall good.The grouting in the main bathroom needs attention and felt grubby. In the lounge area tatty placemats, a tie back missing from one pair of curtains. Seem minor points but all add to the presentation of this holiday let.The outside terrace again felt lacking of what could be a more inviting space although with table and chairs provided a sunny spot to sit.The best room in the house is the attic en-suite bedroom which had a fresher, cleaner feel. Furniture met the requirements. The shower albeit not powerful did the job and provided hot water most of the time. The property however is well equipped. Just a niggle;- why a 2 slice toaster which caters potentially for 6 people? A slow breakfast process. The owners have left excellent instructions for use of appliances etc and everything seemed to be working well. The parking can be a little tricky even for just the one car allowed We arrived August Bank Holiday and involved blocking in a car in the allocated area as 3 cars already there at 5pm. A busy day in Hope Cove and no street parking was available until night time. Was ok in the end just needed cooperatIon and understanding. Also not having to use the car from arrival to departure was an advantage. The house was cleaned to a good standard and the extra measures towards COVID-19 Toad Hall are taking are excellent. We took extra precautions throughout the week ensuring surfaces, handles, switches etc were constantly well sanitised. The house is in a lovely location, close to the beach and access to great walks with spectacular views. Surf View provides the basic needs of a holiday stay in Hope Cove especially when accompanied by four legged friends. Wish the negatives were less and the positives more but review Surf View as experienced. We enjoyed a lovely quiet holiday in Hope Cove and the surrounding area but left Surf View wishing we felt less disappointed and could review more positively.
September 2020
We really liked Hope Cove with the exception of what appears to be a sewage outlet on the smaller beach (inner cover i think). so avoiding that part the outer cove and rockpools on the beach between the 2 were great to explore when the tide was out. restaurant at hope cover was great food, great service, we applaud their efforts during the corona malarky. and the little shop is well stocked with all seaside things you need. including hoodies of all sizes if its a bit nippy.
July 2020
Stunning location. Great beaches. Good choice of places to eat. Great pub
March 2020
Shhh, if you know about Hope don't tell any one, its too good to spoil!
October 2019
Lovely harbour and nice clean beach well worth the visit
October 2019
Fell in love with Hope Cove. Will definitely return.
October 2019
Lovely cove, we loved to watch the tide coming in, and kept check of the low tide times to nip across the sand to the pub instead of going up and over the head
October 2019
Lovely cove.Nice little shops too.
October 2019
Absolutely beautiful area, loved the beaches and coastal path walks. Great, scenic lunch at the Lobster Pods.
September 2019
Nice walk to Hope Cove from Thurleston along the SW Coastal Path, less than 30 minutes. Cute little village with pub, cafe and tiny shop.
September 2019
Nice walk along the coastal path from Thurleston Sands.
September 2019
Hope Cove's Lobster pods were great - lovely food and spectacular views!!
June 2019
Nice little coastal village but not a lot there really and spoilt by way too many holiday homes with very little full time community or interest. Lovely small beaches, safe for the youngsters but best avoided at peak times as it simply gets too crowded. Decent pub but they served us a cold meal so we didn't eat there again. Narrow road down to Hope Cove from the main A381 is a nightmare with the traffic using it, the impatience of some drivers not giving enough room and we had our car hit and damaged by some ignoramus builder in a transit who tried squeezing past our stationary car, whilst yelling obscenities from his window even though it was us who stopped when he ought to have reversed back a whole 5 yards. Charming. Expect these sorts of things if driving in and out each day as there's no other roads in and out other than single-track. Clifftop walk in either direction is stunning and it's well worth the walk towards Thurlestone until you reach South Milton Sands Beach which is simply lovely...a real cracker of a beach with lovely views and plenty of room. Beware the kite surfer school who think that they own the beach as they had the cheek to ask people to move as they were about to hold a class in the water near the rocks where lots of kids were rock pooling. They needed to be reminded that it was not their beach... From Hope Cove, the walk to Bolt Head was very pleasant and then on towards Salcombe. Hope Cove itself seems to have very little community atmosphere and no-wonder as it comprises 250 full time residents scattered between inner and outer Hope Cove and up to 5000 visitors staying in holiday homes. Practically the whole village is made up of holiday homes with the only industry being hotels and the pub, a few B&Bs and the odd fishing boat. Such a great shame as it seems to have no sense of "self" which you get with a living, thriving community but to be expected as our small fishing fleets are all but killed off. Still, a nice place for a short break.
June 2019
Gorgeous place. Parking is reasonable and close to both beaches, providing easy access to SW Coastal Path. We visited early May so few other visitors around, just sat and soaked up the sun.
May 2019
We can highly recommend the Cottage Hotel and the Lobster Pod. We had 2 amazing meals, really efficient, friendly service and reasonable pricing.
September 2018
Feel this once must visit cove has gone backwards. The "pods" on the slopes of the Cottage Hotel seem completely out of character.
September 2018
This is our favourite find in the South Hams. It’s beautiful. There is everything you need nearby; lovely pubs and afternoon tea, friendly locals and beautiful beaches.
August 2018
Beautiful place with a lovely beach and several places to eat. We would definitely go back.
August 2018
Been going for years even if busy still a lovely holiday feeling. Great to see no rubbish on the beach and facilities for people to pick up rubbish. Fascinating for children - fish, rock pools, jelly fish etc. endless fun. Crowded when the tide comes in though.
August 2018
Great Cove. Fab location. Unfortunately the one cove had a lot of seaweed washed in due to the windy and stormy weather over our first weekend, but that can't be helped. But it meant we only went to the beach there once.
August 2018
Lovely place to walk to, great places to eat
July 2018
Great beach’s and place with good views
July 2018
Great food and great location
July 2018
Inner Hope is the best part and the village is very nice with many thatched cottages. The Sun Bay Hotel is very good and does excellent cream teas on its balcony overlooking the sea.
July 2018
Visited 16/06/18 for a week with Toad Hall Cottages. Lovely quiet location with a fabulous beach nice shops, a good pub and some good restaurants
June 2018
Very busy during the bank holiday week but superb beaches which we very much enjoyed.
June 2018
Wonderful cove, my grandchildren absolutely loved playing on the beach - beautiful.
June 2018
Fascinating
May 2018
Great place if the weather good.
May 2018
Amazing!
January 2018
Love it. And it's a great base for this part of Devon. Excellent coastal/cliff walking.
October 2017
Well worth the walk along the coastal path,stunning views and 2 nice pubs for lunch
August 2017
Lovely location, beautiful beaches and some great places to eat!
August 2017
A really nice walk over the hill tops from Thurlestone, Hope Cove is pretty but a bit busier than other places we visited. Lovely views.
July 2017
Fantastic place
July 2017
Breathtaking views, very quiet village, very peaceful.
June 2017
A beautiful coastal village with two sandy beaches. The village centre has some pretty thatched cottages and there is a good choice of places to eat most with sea views. We ate most nights at the Hope and Anchor and they are dog friendly. We enjoyed walking along the coastal paths with fine views from both sides of the village. Hope Cove is a good base to explore South Devon with Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Totnes within easy reach.
May 2017
Friendly , beautiful - everything you could want in a holiday spot - didn't matter what the weather was like ,plenty to do and see .
May 2017
Lovely and well worth a visit.
May 2017
A really pretty place with all you need fir a relaxing holiday, beautiful views and lovely coast walks
April 2017
Beautiful coves and pretty cottages
April 2017
Absolutely love this place! Perfect for families, safe swimming and and lots of rock pools to explore. Our kids were down there every day. Can't wait to come back next year. Mrs Sutton
December 2016
Sunny Cove
(3 miles)
(7)
Accessed either by boat, via a 10-minute walk through the woods from parking at Mill Bay, or a stroll from the Salcombe to East Portlemouth Ferry, Sunny Cove is a sandy beach which, as you might expect, catches the sun throughout the day, weather pending. It’s on the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Estuary opposite North Sands beach and Fort Charles, the ruined fortification that was originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the Kingsbridge Estuary against French and Spanish Pirates. It’s a relatively gentle spot for swimming and ideal for picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and reaching on kayaks and paddle boards from other nearby beaches as well as being the perfect spot for building sandcastles. That said, the tide can come in quite quickly so make sure you don’t get caught out and be careful of the swell when bringing boats into the beach. Head there for the day in the summer or as a stop off en route to the café at Gara Rock or a longer walk along the coast path towards Prawle Point. Dogs are welcome all year round but keep in mind that there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity (it would be a 10-15-minute walk along wooded footpaths) so take your sandwiches with you!
Gorgeous, quiet and very clean beach.
June 2023
Stunning bay ,Quiet and secluded
October 2021
Lovely little beach worth the walk or paddle!
July 2021
We didn’t know about this. Whilst appreciating the need to keep things to a minimum, local information like this could have been uploaded digitally. We made 2 attempts to locate a beach without success.
October 2020
The beach and the views were superb
September 2019
A nice sandy beach, crowded on a sunny day. but access quite tricky - a long walk for children if no room in the NT car park, and then a long walk back afterwards.
August 2019
Best reached by direct boat access but easy enough walk from ferry or mill bay car park. Our favourite beach.
August 2018
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