Key Features
- Property code: 9MPLEA
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
9 Mount Pleasant Close is quietly tucked away on the edge of Kingsbridge, yet within easy walking distance of all of the amenities. This newly renovated home offers stylish and well-appointed accommodation with a well-equipped kitchen leading out to the pretty enclosed garden, an airy lounge with cosy L shape sofa to snuggle up on and comfortable bedrooms ideal for both couples or families.
Leave the car on the driveway and walk down to the pretty Embankment which runs alongside the Estuary and explore the town’s range of interesting independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The town also enjoys a cinema and a fine leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, plenty of parks for the kids and there are also two supermarkets to choose from.
Please note:
- This property is not suitable for wheelchair users;
- Two well behaved dogs are welcome (dog charge £30 per dog per week). Stictly no puppies or dogs under 12 months old.
Key Features
- Property code: 9MPLEA
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
9 Mount Pleasant Close is quietly tucked away on the edge of Kingsbridge, yet within easy walking distance of all of the amenities. This newly renovated home offers stylish and well-appointed accommodation with a well-equipped kitchen leading out to the pretty enclosed garden, an airy lounge with cosy L shape sofa to snuggle up on and comfortable bedrooms ideal for both couples or families.
Leave the car on the driveway and walk down to the pretty Embankment which runs alongside the Estuary and explore the town’s range of interesting independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The town also enjoys a cinema and a fine leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, plenty of parks for the kids and there are also two supermarkets to choose from.
Please note:
- This property is not suitable for wheelchair users;
- Two well behaved dogs are welcome (dog charge £30 per dog per week). Stictly no puppies or dogs under 12 months old.
Ground floor:
Entrance porch with coat hooks and shoe rack.
Inner hall with stairs leading up to the first floor.
Lounge/dining room with L shape sofa, Smart TV with Freeview, and dining table to seat up to 6.
Kitchen with washing machine, microwave, electric fan assisted oven, electric induction hob, full size dishwasher, under counter fridge and DAB radio/Bluetooth speaker. Under-stair cupboard housing small ice box style freezer.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
First floor:
Landing.
Bedroom one with 5ft king size bed with views of the town, and wall mounted Smart TV with Freeview.
Bedroom two with 5ft king size bed overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom three with 3ft single bed and 3ft truckle bed under.
Family bathroom with basin, WC, heated towel rail and bath with shower over (rainfall shower head with hand-held attachment also).
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a patio area accessed from the kitchen and a raised area (4 steps up).
To the front of the property is another established garden area (not enclosed) bordered by trees, bushes and shrubs.
The lively market town of Kingsbridge sits in a picturesque position in the heart of the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and also at the head of the stunning Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary. The waterside town is surrounded by green rolling landscape, and is popular amongst walkers and watersports enthusiasts alike, with paddle boarders and kayakers being a common sighting on the town's waters, as well as sailing dinghies and motor boats.
Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice with so many excellent beaches within an easy drive of the town, including Hope Cove, Bantham, Bigbury-on-Sea, Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands, Beesands, Mill Bay and the beaches at Salcombe's North and South Sands - to name just a few!
With a range of restaurants and pubs as well as a good selection of shops and two supermarkets, Kingsbridge has plenty to offer visitors. For a beautiful day out, take a cruise on the seasonal Rivermaid ferry up the estuary to Salcombe to spend a day on one of Salcombe’s stunning beaches, or pottering around the sailing mecca's shops, cafés and restaurants.
For all-weather family fun, head to Woodlands Theme Park with its massive indoor soft play areas and rides, or check the pool and sports timetables at the Quayside Leisure Centre. Kingsbridge is also home to Kings Cinema, (formerly known as the Reel Cinema) a three-screen cinema, perfect for catching new releases as well as some older classics and indie films.
Throughout the summer months, the town hosts various events and markets that make for a pleasant day out for all the family. The annual fair week provides daily fun activities whilst the popular Food and Music Festival is a wonderful celebration of local talent and produce, with some big names thrown in.
A holiday cottage in Kingsbridge offers a relaxed get-away in beautiful surroundings whilst being perfectly placed with a fantastic selection of places to eat and drink on your doorstep.
There is off road parking for 1 car on the driveway to the side of the property. Further on road parking is available within the close on a first come first served basis.
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are required to provide their own beach/dog towels). Water, Electricity, gas central heating. High chair.
- Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. Regret, No landline telephone available. Mobile reception generally good with 4G widely available but please check with your provider prior to booking.
- Pets: Up to two well behaved dogs welcome. Dog charge £30.00 per dog per week. Strictly no dogs under 12 months old.
The Dodbrooke Inn
(Less than a mile)
(7)
A friendly family-run pub just a short walk from the centre of town, serving local beers and ales alongside a menu full of high quality pub favourites. Popular choices include the charcoal grilled steaks and locally caught fish and chips.
The Dodbrooke Inn Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DB (T: 01548 852068)
COULD NOT TAKE THE DOG IN THERE BUT HAD A TAKEAWAY FISH AND CHIPS THERE WHICH WAS OK
July 2023
Lovely quaint little pub with a nice atmosphere and great food. We had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday recently and then some takeaway fish and chips another night. Both were really good and great value for money. The staff are very friendly too. It’s small but very cosy
October 2021
Smashing pub with good food (despite limited choice) and beer.
October 2021
We visited the Dodbrooke Inn one evening and were very impressed. The people were very welcoming and the meals we had were lovely. I had fish and chips which were the best I had had in a long time and my husband had steak which he also said was excellent. They were also very busy doing takeaways. Should we return to the area we would certainly pay another visit.
August 2021
Due to covid lockdown, only take away was available. We had fish and chips. Good quality and a sensible price
May 2021
Haven't eaten here but looks good. Excellent beers
September 2018
Great local pub. Delicious fish and chips and they do take away too! Loved sitting out in the little garden at the back under all the fairy lights.
December 2016
Mange Tout
(Less than a mile)
(14)
A bustling deli and café serving delicious coffee, sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes and pastries and much more.
Mange Tout 84 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP (T: 01548 852133)
Lovely brunch and excellent coffee. Very friendly staff.
September 2023
Great Deli with a really good selection of products. Been going there now for many years and the quality has always been excellent.
August 2023
Great deli offering lovely scones, quiches, cakes etc. and good food and coffee in the cafe
August 2023
LOVELY LITLE CAFE WITH GOOD SERVICE
July 2023
A great deli, and the coffee and scones we had in the coffee shop were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff too. Looking forward to returning when we next visit Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great deli, large choice. We haven't tried the cafe but we understand its very good.
May 2022
Great cafe and deli and always good service and delicious food
March 2022
Delicious lunch & friendly staff - highly recommend!
October 2021
Excellent lasagne, meatballs, fresh pasta, breads and lots of other lovely things to eat...
July 2021
A fabulous cafe for daytime coffee or lunch with a lovely covered but sunny outside seating area. Not cheap but you get what you pay for, helpful cheery staff as well.
May 2021
Our favourite stop for coffee and tasty treats when we're on holiday!
September 2019
Used this gorgeous little place a few times. Great service. Great food. A lovely atmosphere.
August 2017
Best homemade quiche ever here for lunch and service with a smile brill!
July 2017
Great deli and cafe. Nice fresh sandwiches and salads. We took some quiches home for supper which were delicious.
April 2017
Café Bewley
(Less than a mile)
(5)
Watch the world go by from this comfortable café serving light meals, coffees teas and cakes.
Café Bewley The Shambles, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PU (T: 01548 852100)
Absolutely love this place! We always go for our first breakfast of our holiday and on other occasions throughout our stay in Kingsbridge and it never disappoints. Staff always friendly and helpful. Food always amazingly delicious and well presented. Deserves more than 5 stars :-)
November 2023
VERY WELCOMING STAFF AND EXCELLANT SERVICE
July 2023
Cafè Bewley has an excellent menu, the prices are reasonable, the food well prepared, the staff friendly and the level of hygiene is second to none
March 2023
Good food, reasonably priced, and can cater for those who want Gluten Free Fish & Chips!
June 2018
Fantastic full English breakfast, and real tea!
October 2017
La Ranchera
(Less than a mile)
(4)
A family run restaurant with lots of atmosphere serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
La Ranchera Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DD (T: 01548 856707)
Love La Rancha. Welcoming, great cocktails, gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Small but perfect, so do book ahead.
June 2023
Excellent meal as always.
August 2018
Good food, very friendly, good service
April 2017
Excellent, authentic Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended.
April 2017
The Delhi Spice
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Indian takeaway with a good reputation in the heart of town where you can order well cooked classic Indian cuisine either online or over the phone.
The Delhi Spice 61 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG (T: 01548 858844)
Friendly team that produce very good food. One of my favorite curry takeaways.
March 2021
We had a lovely takeaway from here-just the thing on a wet and stormy evening!
September 2019
Delicious
June 2018
Cookworthy Museum
(Less than a mile)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(Less than a mile)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Harbour House Art Gallery
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Had a delicious and relaxing lunch-would certainly return.
September 2019
Great Place for Great Art with an ever changing selection of exhibitions. It seems to be the beating heart of Kingsbridge.
June 2019
A decent enough café, with reasonable coffee and a pleasant ambience, alongside a local art gallery with (when we visited) an eclectic mix of art and artifacts. And if you're into yoga, my guess is that any type of yoga you can imagine is available here. If the weather's nice, the rear courtyard garden is quite pleasant, too.
April 2017
Singing Paddles
(Less than a mile)
(5)
What a treat, lovely experience with a well informed guide.
June 2023
Great evening paddle with Dave for our family of four, all enjoyed very much.
July 2021
We feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have been on Slapton Ley with Singing Paddles. Our guide was really informative and kept it interesting enough to keep our 8 year old engaged. We learned so much about the history of the Ley, about it's eco-diversity and the various conservation projects. Highly recommend.
April 2021
Very professional
December 2016
Have been on several tours with Singing Paddles and have always enjoyed them. Really good fun and feels like you had a good workout by the end!
December 2016
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walks and Trails
(Less than a mile)
(13)
We have said it before and we will say it again, the reason South Devon attracts so many visitors and captures their hearts is because it really is a phenomenally beautiful part of the world, and as such is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in many areas. So walking is a great pleasure when you’re on holiday here, especially as there are over 40 routes in the AONB itself, ranging in length from two to 12 miles. They are a wonderful opportunity to explore the wildlife, archaeology and history of South Devon, as well as the views and scenery along the way.
Beautiful walks everywhere with stunning views along the coastal path
September 2023
Lots of places to access coastal path. We joined it from Start point and visited the lighthouse.
July 2023
Stunning array of various walks around the area - consult the web site for some easy to follow routes. Very steep in places but the scenery is worth it.
October 2021
Stunning scenery and beautiful, sometimes challenging hikes on the coast path stretches. I was very lucky I had gorgeous weather.
September 2021
Wonderful walk in the sunshine along the coastal path from Garra Rock to Mill Bay. Well signposted. The road to Garra Rock is not for the fainthearted!
September 2021
Fantastic circular walk from East Portlemouth (catch the water taxi first from Salcombe) then follow the coastal path through woods and out on to stunning cliff top views for two miles until you reach Gara Rock Hotel which is something special then take the shorter return walk downhill through the woods.
July 2021
The coastal paths are wonderful.
July 2021
Bantham to Thurlestone Walk is lovely. Also the walk out to the lighthouse would recommend!
October 2020
Our apartment owners recommended Bolberry Down as somewhere to park ( NT Car Park) and enjoy the super views, even in the rain. It proved to be an excellent suggestion and we found paths from the Car Park that were easy to walk as well as the Oceans Restaurant which was good apart from not offering their sandwich menu during Sunday Lunch.
October 2019
Whether you want a strenuous walk or a gentle stroll there are wonderful coastal and countryside walks in this area of Devon.
September 2019
Visit to the East Soar walkers hut with its self service cream tea is a must as part of a circular work in that area
September 2018
Outstanding restaurant. Have ben using it since 2005 and always book beforehand to ensure a table. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Ready to book for next year.
September 2018
Walked the South West Coastal path from Plymouth to Hope Cove - fantastic!
April 2017
Sunny Cove
(4 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
Mill Bay
(4 miles)
(29)
Lovely little beach with with views across the bay to Salcombe
October 2023
Stunning! Great car park, perfect for dogs, at low tide you can walk along the beach to east portlemouth and Venus cafe.
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach, clean beach & sea
July 2023
Lovely place to spend some time.
July 2023
Lovely clean beach with great views
May 2023
Lovely clean beach, easily accessible from our holiday cottage.
July 2022
Bit of a walk but well worth it - spacious beach, fabulous views and shallow waters.
June 2022
Brilliant beach 3 miles from the cottage
June 2022
Gorgeous little Bay close to where we were staying our dog. Loved fetching his ball in and out the water. Very pretty spot.
April 2022
Lovely beach and you can walk to Gara rock from here and along beach to the ferry crossing to salcombe
March 2022
Great beach. Bumpy access road as sand has blown across it. Slightly marred by 1-2 selfish dog owners who have left their calling cards
November 2021
We were lucky enough to spend 3 days on this beautiful beach. Fabulous place ??
September 2021
Fantastic beach one of the best in the area. Have to get to car park (National Trust) very early if you don't want to carry all your stuff to the beach.
September 2021
We attempted to drive to Mill Bay car park- not a good idea in August! No parking spaces, no turning points. We tried another day, parking at Gara Rock and asking down the bridle path. We have a disabled granddaughter, the walk down was manageable but the return walk was much more difficult. Beautiful beach and worth the walk.
September 2021
Lovely, clean, sandy beach in wonderful location with beautiful views and easy access from Salcombe via the East Portlemouth ferry.
August 2021
Lovely beach, clear water
July 2021
Lovely beach for children to play on.
June 2021
Favourite beach going back to my childhood. The road to it was closed due to a land slip in January. Talked to the workmen who said it was due to reopen November 2020.
October 2020
Lovely beach but this year overrun with people arriving by motor boat- so it felt a little worrying for kids to swim out among them,(and frankly it spoilt the view) and engine noise/fumes at the end of the day as everyone left!
September 2020
Wonderful
September 2019
I endorse all of the other favourable comments and emphasise the urgent need to make the lavatories hygienic. In fact all of the public conveniences are anything but convenient.
September 2019
Lovely beach, handy to have little food caravan selling crepes, drinks and ice cream, good quality too. The toilets were disgusting though and should have been cleaned more regularly, also waste bins overflowing.
August 2019
Great place for a day on the beach. Safe and dog friendly
August 2019
Lovely large sandy beach, perfect for young children who want to play in the strem and build dams, or play in the sea without large waves!
July 2019
Great beach
October 2018
A fabulous beach. Especially great fun at low tide for a water loving Labrador. We enjoyed our visits here. We also loved the passenger ferry from here to Salcombe. Beautiful beach.
October 2018
Beautiful beach lovely and clean. Small car park free to N.T. members. Highly recommended. Drawback no immediate café available. Venus café nearest but a trek if not mobile.
September 2018
Lovely beach well worth a visit. Dog friendly as well. Well worth the £7-50 national trust car parking fee.
July 2018
amazing beach, dog friendly, only downside is the toilets near the National Trust hut are very poor
July 2018
North Sands, Salcombe
(4 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
Leas Foot Sands
(5 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
South Milton Sands
(5 miles)
(45)
A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
January 2024
We had a wonderful stay for Christmas in 9 mount pleasant, beautiful house! I wanted to say a huge thank you to the caretaker John who was amazing and very responsive. Thanks again.
October 2023
Really enjoyed our stay the house was lovely great location. Would definitely stay again.
October 2023
Good location, on the outskirts of the town. It was only a 10 minute walk into the heart of the town. Excellent base for exploring Salcombe/Dartmouth area.
August 2023
Really enjoyed our stay there. Lovely and quiet area of town (or just out of it) and good to have the extra TV available. But overall would be more than happy to return to this property.
June 2023
The house was really well equipped and fixtures and furnishings are of a high standard. The garden is private and totally secure for dogs. We really enjoyed our visit.
June 2023
We had a very nice time thank you ,it would have been nice to have sat in the garden but the garden furniture was filthy l tried to clean a couple of chairs but they needed scrubbing as green mould was engrained but luckily we had glorious weather and were able to get out and about , also clearer instructions for hob and oven.the staff at toad hall were very helpful.
May 2023
We had a great week. The cottage is on a residential area and the location was good, near enough to walk in to Kingsbridge, which is a really nice town. The house was very well equipped and was very clean, other than the garden furniture, which was unusable which was a shame as we had nice weather and would definitely have used it. The freezer within the fridge was frozen solid,but we managed to clear some if it. The kitchen was great and was well stocked, having everything needed. The furniture throughout the house is good quality, with comfy beds, nice sofa and great showers. It’s worth knowing that there is no welcome pack or hairdryer which for us is unusual as we have found all previous cottages have had these, so remember tea/coffee and milk at the very least!!
April 2023
Lovely house that was absolutely spotless on arrival. Hope to book next year
November 2022
Very much indeed. Very comfortable property. Excellent location and private parking- a real bonus in Kingsbridge!
November 2022
This is our second stay here, we absolutely love it! it's like home from home, great location for exploring south Devon
October 2022
Enjoyed our stay. Property lovely. Not sold on Kingsbridge.
September 2022
see above details
August 2022
We all had a fabulous stay, lovely house, very homely and lovely furnishings. Good communication from start to finish. ( one minor blip, there were 6 of us but only bedding and towels for 5, fortunately we had a sleeping bag with us and we shared the towels ) . Thank you for a wonderful stay in our beautiful Devon.
June 2022
Could do with a bread knife and a decent sized fridge freezer, otherwise we'll equiped
June 2022
It was a lovely house and one that we would happily choose as our permanent home. I'd say it was in the top 10% of homes we've stayed in over the last 40+ years.
June 2022
We enjoyed staying here, a great location. Thank You
April 2022
The house was very clean, very well equipped. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay! Thank you!
March 2022
We had a fab stay here. The property was lovely and clean and presented to a very high standard. It was also great to have use of the modern conveniences such as a dish washer and washing machine as well. We were very comfortable here with no issues. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
March 2022
House was very comfortable and well equipped.
December 2021
Very comfortable and welcoming.
October 2021
The house was very nice to stay at, everything at a good standard, I would recommend people to stay. The above comments are minor points to make it easier for the next guests.
September 2021
The home was very nice and we were very pleased. We loved the kitchen and the beds were so comfy!
August 2021
We loved the house, it had everything we needed for our stay and was lovely and clean. Very comfy beds too. When we had a problem with our key, it was all resolved very quickly even though it was 10.30pm. Many thanks
August 2021
Had a fantastic week. Property had a cosy feel, like home from home. Excellently presented and well equipped. Great location for exploring South Devon, loads of places to visit nearby. Would love to book for next year, but our available date is not free, so we are gutted someone has beat us to it!
June 2021
Lovely stay, great property. Personal preference with the bed is I would of slept much better if the mattress had been a bit stiffer. Was very squishy! That's just down to personal taste though. A full length mirror would of been nice. Had a great time - thank you
January 2024
We had a wonderful stay for Christmas in 9 mount pleasant, beautiful house! I wanted to say a huge thank you to the caretaker John who was amazing and very responsive. Thanks again.
October 2023
Really enjoyed our stay the house was lovely great location. Would definitely stay again.
October 2023
Good location, on the outskirts of the town. It was only a 10 minute walk into the heart of the town. Excellent base for exploring Salcombe/Dartmouth area.
August 2023
Really enjoyed our stay there. Lovely and quiet area of town (or just out of it) and good to have the extra TV available. But overall would be more than happy to return to this property.
June 2023
The house was really well equipped and fixtures and furnishings are of a high standard. The garden is private and totally secure for dogs. We really enjoyed our visit.
June 2023
We had a very nice time thank you ,it would have been nice to have sat in the garden but the garden furniture was filthy l tried to clean a couple of chairs but they needed scrubbing as green mould was engrained but luckily we had glorious weather and were able to get out and about , also clearer instructions for hob and oven.the staff at toad hall were very helpful.
May 2023
We had a great week. The cottage is on a residential area and the location was good, near enough to walk in to Kingsbridge, which is a really nice town. The house was very well equipped and was very clean, other than the garden furniture, which was unusable which was a shame as we had nice weather and would definitely have used it. The freezer within the fridge was frozen solid,but we managed to clear some if it. The kitchen was great and was well stocked, having everything needed. The furniture throughout the house is good quality, with comfy beds, nice sofa and great showers. It’s worth knowing that there is no welcome pack or hairdryer which for us is unusual as we have found all previous cottages have had these, so remember tea/coffee and milk at the very least!!
April 2023
Lovely house that was absolutely spotless on arrival. Hope to book next year
November 2022
Very much indeed. Very comfortable property. Excellent location and private parking- a real bonus in Kingsbridge!
November 2022
This is our second stay here, we absolutely love it! it's like home from home, great location for exploring south Devon
October 2022
Enjoyed our stay. Property lovely. Not sold on Kingsbridge.
September 2022
see above details
August 2022
We all had a fabulous stay, lovely house, very homely and lovely furnishings. Good communication from start to finish. ( one minor blip, there were 6 of us but only bedding and towels for 5, fortunately we had a sleeping bag with us and we shared the towels ) . Thank you for a wonderful stay in our beautiful Devon.
June 2022
Could do with a bread knife and a decent sized fridge freezer, otherwise we'll equiped
June 2022
It was a lovely house and one that we would happily choose as our permanent home. I'd say it was in the top 10% of homes we've stayed in over the last 40+ years.
June 2022
We enjoyed staying here, a great location. Thank You
April 2022
The house was very clean, very well equipped. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay! Thank you!
March 2022
We had a fab stay here. The property was lovely and clean and presented to a very high standard. It was also great to have use of the modern conveniences such as a dish washer and washing machine as well. We were very comfortable here with no issues. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
March 2022
House was very comfortable and well equipped.
December 2021
Very comfortable and welcoming.
October 2021
The house was very nice to stay at, everything at a good standard, I would recommend people to stay. The above comments are minor points to make it easier for the next guests.
September 2021
The home was very nice and we were very pleased. We loved the kitchen and the beds were so comfy!
August 2021
We loved the house, it had everything we needed for our stay and was lovely and clean. Very comfy beds too. When we had a problem with our key, it was all resolved very quickly even though it was 10.30pm. Many thanks
August 2021
Had a fantastic week. Property had a cosy feel, like home from home. Excellently presented and well equipped. Great location for exploring South Devon, loads of places to visit nearby. Would love to book for next year, but our available date is not free, so we are gutted someone has beat us to it!
June 2021
Lovely stay, great property. Personal preference with the bed is I would of slept much better if the mattress had been a bit stiffer. Was very squishy! That's just down to personal taste though. A full length mirror would of been nice. Had a great time - thank you
The Dodbrooke Inn
(Less than a mile)
(7)
A friendly family-run pub just a short walk from the centre of town, serving local beers and ales alongside a menu full of high quality pub favourites. Popular choices include the charcoal grilled steaks and locally caught fish and chips.
The Dodbrooke Inn Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DB (T: 01548 852068)
COULD NOT TAKE THE DOG IN THERE BUT HAD A TAKEAWAY FISH AND CHIPS THERE WHICH WAS OK
July 2023
Lovely quaint little pub with a nice atmosphere and great food. We had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday recently and then some takeaway fish and chips another night. Both were really good and great value for money. The staff are very friendly too. It’s small but very cosy
October 2021
Smashing pub with good food (despite limited choice) and beer.
October 2021
We visited the Dodbrooke Inn one evening and were very impressed. The people were very welcoming and the meals we had were lovely. I had fish and chips which were the best I had had in a long time and my husband had steak which he also said was excellent. They were also very busy doing takeaways. Should we return to the area we would certainly pay another visit.
August 2021
Due to covid lockdown, only take away was available. We had fish and chips. Good quality and a sensible price
May 2021
Haven't eaten here but looks good. Excellent beers
September 2018
Great local pub. Delicious fish and chips and they do take away too! Loved sitting out in the little garden at the back under all the fairy lights.
December 2016
Mange Tout
(Less than a mile)
(14)
A bustling deli and café serving delicious coffee, sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes and pastries and much more.
Mange Tout 84 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP (T: 01548 852133)
Lovely brunch and excellent coffee. Very friendly staff.
September 2023
Great Deli with a really good selection of products. Been going there now for many years and the quality has always been excellent.
August 2023
Great deli offering lovely scones, quiches, cakes etc. and good food and coffee in the cafe
August 2023
LOVELY LITLE CAFE WITH GOOD SERVICE
July 2023
A great deli, and the coffee and scones we had in the coffee shop were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff too. Looking forward to returning when we next visit Kingsbridge.
July 2022
Great deli, large choice. We haven't tried the cafe but we understand its very good.
May 2022
Great cafe and deli and always good service and delicious food
March 2022
Delicious lunch & friendly staff - highly recommend!
October 2021
Excellent lasagne, meatballs, fresh pasta, breads and lots of other lovely things to eat...
July 2021
A fabulous cafe for daytime coffee or lunch with a lovely covered but sunny outside seating area. Not cheap but you get what you pay for, helpful cheery staff as well.
May 2021
Our favourite stop for coffee and tasty treats when we're on holiday!
September 2019
Used this gorgeous little place a few times. Great service. Great food. A lovely atmosphere.
August 2017
Best homemade quiche ever here for lunch and service with a smile brill!
July 2017
Great deli and cafe. Nice fresh sandwiches and salads. We took some quiches home for supper which were delicious.
April 2017
Café Bewley
(Less than a mile)
(5)
Watch the world go by from this comfortable café serving light meals, coffees teas and cakes.
Café Bewley The Shambles, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PU (T: 01548 852100)
Absolutely love this place! We always go for our first breakfast of our holiday and on other occasions throughout our stay in Kingsbridge and it never disappoints. Staff always friendly and helpful. Food always amazingly delicious and well presented. Deserves more than 5 stars :-)
November 2023
VERY WELCOMING STAFF AND EXCELLANT SERVICE
July 2023
Cafè Bewley has an excellent menu, the prices are reasonable, the food well prepared, the staff friendly and the level of hygiene is second to none
March 2023
Good food, reasonably priced, and can cater for those who want Gluten Free Fish & Chips!
June 2018
Fantastic full English breakfast, and real tea!
October 2017
La Ranchera
(Less than a mile)
(4)
A family run restaurant with lots of atmosphere serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
La Ranchera Church Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DD (T: 01548 856707)
Love La Rancha. Welcoming, great cocktails, gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Small but perfect, so do book ahead.
June 2023
Excellent meal as always.
August 2018
Good food, very friendly, good service
April 2017
Excellent, authentic Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended.
April 2017
The Delhi Spice
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Indian takeaway with a good reputation in the heart of town where you can order well cooked classic Indian cuisine either online or over the phone.
The Delhi Spice 61 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG (T: 01548 858844)
Friendly team that produce very good food. One of my favorite curry takeaways.
March 2021
We had a lovely takeaway from here-just the thing on a wet and stormy evening!
September 2019
Delicious
June 2018
Cookworthy Museum
(Less than a mile)
The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, located on Fore Street in the original 17th century Grammar School, contains something for all the family, whatever the weather. Visitors can discover the story of Kingsbridge and the South Hams and explore the original schoolroom, the Victorian Kitchen, the Farm Gallery and much more.
Click here for further information
The Trading Post
(Less than a mile)
(1)
A toy shop and so much more in the heart of Kingsbridge, The Trading Post is the place to go to find everything to keep your children entertained on holiday. Choose from a huge range of toys, games and puzzles alongside beach balls, frisbees and inflatables, wetsuits, bike hats and lots more. Find them at 31 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG.
Click here for further details
The children loved the shop and have done every year we come down. Its great for beach toys and beach activity items.
August 2022
Harbour House Art Gallery
(Less than a mile)
(3)
Had a delicious and relaxing lunch-would certainly return.
September 2019
Great Place for Great Art with an ever changing selection of exhibitions. It seems to be the beating heart of Kingsbridge.
June 2019
A decent enough café, with reasonable coffee and a pleasant ambience, alongside a local art gallery with (when we visited) an eclectic mix of art and artifacts. And if you're into yoga, my guess is that any type of yoga you can imagine is available here. If the weather's nice, the rear courtyard garden is quite pleasant, too.
April 2017
Singing Paddles
(Less than a mile)
(5)
What a treat, lovely experience with a well informed guide.
June 2023
Great evening paddle with Dave for our family of four, all enjoyed very much.
July 2021
We feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have been on Slapton Ley with Singing Paddles. Our guide was really informative and kept it interesting enough to keep our 8 year old engaged. We learned so much about the history of the Ley, about it's eco-diversity and the various conservation projects. Highly recommend.
April 2021
Very professional
December 2016
Have been on several tours with Singing Paddles and have always enjoyed them. Really good fun and feels like you had a good workout by the end!
December 2016
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walks and Trails
(Less than a mile)
(13)
We have said it before and we will say it again, the reason South Devon attracts so many visitors and captures their hearts is because it really is a phenomenally beautiful part of the world, and as such is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in many areas. So walking is a great pleasure when you’re on holiday here, especially as there are over 40 routes in the AONB itself, ranging in length from two to 12 miles. They are a wonderful opportunity to explore the wildlife, archaeology and history of South Devon, as well as the views and scenery along the way.
Beautiful walks everywhere with stunning views along the coastal path
September 2023
Lots of places to access coastal path. We joined it from Start point and visited the lighthouse.
July 2023
Stunning array of various walks around the area - consult the web site for some easy to follow routes. Very steep in places but the scenery is worth it.
October 2021
Stunning scenery and beautiful, sometimes challenging hikes on the coast path stretches. I was very lucky I had gorgeous weather.
September 2021
Wonderful walk in the sunshine along the coastal path from Garra Rock to Mill Bay. Well signposted. The road to Garra Rock is not for the fainthearted!
September 2021
Fantastic circular walk from East Portlemouth (catch the water taxi first from Salcombe) then follow the coastal path through woods and out on to stunning cliff top views for two miles until you reach Gara Rock Hotel which is something special then take the shorter return walk downhill through the woods.
July 2021
The coastal paths are wonderful.
July 2021
Bantham to Thurlestone Walk is lovely. Also the walk out to the lighthouse would recommend!
October 2020
Our apartment owners recommended Bolberry Down as somewhere to park ( NT Car Park) and enjoy the super views, even in the rain. It proved to be an excellent suggestion and we found paths from the Car Park that were easy to walk as well as the Oceans Restaurant which was good apart from not offering their sandwich menu during Sunday Lunch.
October 2019
Whether you want a strenuous walk or a gentle stroll there are wonderful coastal and countryside walks in this area of Devon.
September 2019
Visit to the East Soar walkers hut with its self service cream tea is a must as part of a circular work in that area
September 2018
Outstanding restaurant. Have ben using it since 2005 and always book beforehand to ensure a table. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Ready to book for next year.
September 2018
Walked the South West Coastal path from Plymouth to Hope Cove - fantastic!
April 2017
Sunny Cove
(4 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
Mill Bay
(4 miles)
(29)
Lovely little beach with with views across the bay to Salcombe
October 2023
Stunning! Great car park, perfect for dogs, at low tide you can walk along the beach to east portlemouth and Venus cafe.
September 2023
Lovely quiet beach, clean beach & sea
July 2023
Lovely place to spend some time.
July 2023
Lovely clean beach with great views
May 2023
Lovely clean beach, easily accessible from our holiday cottage.
July 2022
Bit of a walk but well worth it - spacious beach, fabulous views and shallow waters.
June 2022
Brilliant beach 3 miles from the cottage
June 2022
Gorgeous little Bay close to where we were staying our dog. Loved fetching his ball in and out the water. Very pretty spot.
April 2022
Lovely beach and you can walk to Gara rock from here and along beach to the ferry crossing to salcombe
March 2022
Great beach. Bumpy access road as sand has blown across it. Slightly marred by 1-2 selfish dog owners who have left their calling cards
November 2021
We were lucky enough to spend 3 days on this beautiful beach. Fabulous place ??
September 2021
Fantastic beach one of the best in the area. Have to get to car park (National Trust) very early if you don't want to carry all your stuff to the beach.
September 2021
We attempted to drive to Mill Bay car park- not a good idea in August! No parking spaces, no turning points. We tried another day, parking at Gara Rock and asking down the bridle path. We have a disabled granddaughter, the walk down was manageable but the return walk was much more difficult. Beautiful beach and worth the walk.
September 2021
Lovely, clean, sandy beach in wonderful location with beautiful views and easy access from Salcombe via the East Portlemouth ferry.
August 2021
Lovely beach, clear water
July 2021
Lovely beach for children to play on.
June 2021
Favourite beach going back to my childhood. The road to it was closed due to a land slip in January. Talked to the workmen who said it was due to reopen November 2020.
October 2020
Lovely beach but this year overrun with people arriving by motor boat- so it felt a little worrying for kids to swim out among them,(and frankly it spoilt the view) and engine noise/fumes at the end of the day as everyone left!
September 2020
Wonderful
September 2019
I endorse all of the other favourable comments and emphasise the urgent need to make the lavatories hygienic. In fact all of the public conveniences are anything but convenient.
September 2019
Lovely beach, handy to have little food caravan selling crepes, drinks and ice cream, good quality too. The toilets were disgusting though and should have been cleaned more regularly, also waste bins overflowing.
August 2019
Great place for a day on the beach. Safe and dog friendly
August 2019
Lovely large sandy beach, perfect for young children who want to play in the strem and build dams, or play in the sea without large waves!
July 2019
Great beach
October 2018
A fabulous beach. Especially great fun at low tide for a water loving Labrador. We enjoyed our visits here. We also loved the passenger ferry from here to Salcombe. Beautiful beach.
October 2018
Beautiful beach lovely and clean. Small car park free to N.T. members. Highly recommended. Drawback no immediate café available. Venus café nearest but a trek if not mobile.
September 2018
Lovely beach well worth a visit. Dog friendly as well. Well worth the £7-50 national trust car parking fee.
July 2018
amazing beach, dog friendly, only downside is the toilets near the National Trust hut are very poor
July 2018
North Sands, Salcombe
(4 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
Leas Foot Sands
(5 miles)
(8)
A small sandy beach belonging to Thurlestone Golf Club, those who have been on regular Devon weekend breaks and holidays will have seen this beach change somewhat in recent years thanks to storm damage, but the evolving landscape merely adds to its charm. A 200-metre walk down a paved path from the golf club and its car park and you find yourself heading down a gentle slope onto the sand, with the option of enjoying the beach in its own right or walking along the coast in either direction towards Bantham or South Milton Sands. Dogs are allowed here at any time, which of course adds to the appeal for walkers, and if you fancy stopping somewhere for lunch then Thurlestone village nearby is home to a charming pub that’s cryptically named The Village Inn, which is suitable for the whole family and wonderfully cosy in the winter months. Alternatively head to the Beachhouse café at South Milton for lunches and evenings meals with a view of the sunset, or cups of tea and brownies from the Gastrobus at Bantham. It is one of the area’s quieter beaches, often acting as a place to wander past rather than one to spend the whole day on, but given its easy access and the proximity of the car park, and the golf club, it’s a delightful little spot in which to while away the afternoon.
We visited this beach most days either morning or early evening to take the dog and enjoy the sunsets
September 2021
We found this to be a very pleasant spot for a coffee. The sands were pristine.
September 2021
Lovely beach for swimming and supping
June 2021
a fabulous beach, dog and heart friendly
December 2020
We like this beach. We walk to it from the property we stay in in Thurlestone. It's always quiet. There are lovely views out to sea and you really feel close to nature when swimming. There is good sand, some rocks on either side of the beach, it's easy to access and we usually walk home along the coast path for more lovely views.
August 2019
Great quiet beach with wonderful coastal walk alongside gold course round to Bantham. Parked free in field adjacent to golf club, although we understand they will be charging for parking soon. Only downside was that the public toilets were closed - we went October 2018.
November 2018
This is possibly the best beach in the whole of England
July 2017
A very nice beach with quite a lot of sand at times. So easy to access, even managed to get both (octogenarian) parents to it and my mother in the sea for a paddle!
July 2017
South Milton Sands
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A long stretch of sand broken only by the South Milton Ley freshwater reed bed, South Milton Sands is a dramatic beach that’s exposed to the elements, making it something of a chameleon throughout the year. Rugged in its beauty, there’s nothing quite like watching the sun set at this beach behind an iconic rock archway in the water; it really is spectacular, particularly if you do so over dinner in the summer months from The Beach Café, a small but perfectly formed restaurant and café that’s perched just above the sand. If you want a table inside then you really do have to book this one, but if the weather is fine then eating outside is a joy. The beach is sandy and popular on windy days with kite surfers and windsurfers, but in calmer weather is perfect for a summer swim. Dogs are welcome at South Milton throughout the year, there’s a National Trust car park by the beach which costs from £5 for the day, £3 after 4pm or is free for National Trust members. There are also toilets nearby. It’s also worth knowing that in the summer months lifeguards are in situ from 6th July until 8th September, keeping everyone safe in the sun, sea and sand. When the weather is less conducive to sitting and admiring the view, South Milton is perfectly placed for a stroll along the coast path either towards Hope Cove and around towards Salcombe if you fancy making a day of it, or in the opposite direction you can walk towards Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. It’s a wonderful place to explore and watch Devon’s wildlife in all its glory.
We love this all year round very dog friendly beach. Great even when the tide in. Plenty of parking and a great cafe to boot.
October 2023
Beautiful beach and we had the added bonus of the Rockbox pop up bar being directly behind. If you are staying in hope cove it is worth the 20 minute walk to get here as much better than the hope cove beaches, also has toilet facilities.
September 2023
Lovely sandy beach, easy parking and clean beach
September 2023
Great beach for swimming , paddle boarding and playing with the dog. very good access to food and drink outlets.
September 2023
Lovely location. Walk from Banthan, thru Thurlestone on to South Milton
July 2023
A lovely family beach to enjoy rock pooling with the children.national trust carpark free for members.
July 2023
Beautiful beach, easy access, with lovely cafe and toilets near by.
June 2023
Beautiful beach with sand and rock pools. Canoes etc available to hire at reasonable prices and cafe with great food and drink
June 2023
Beautiful beach for all the family . Dog friendly and good for SUP's and canoes etc.
August 2022
Beautiful beach and safe water.
July 2022
Very clean, Fantastic dog friendly beach
May 2022
very good beach, dog friendly. the road access is via single car lanes with passing places, this seems to work early season apr/may but could be fun in the high season.
May 2022
Wonderful sandy dog friendly beach
May 2022
Lovely walk across the beach
October 2021
Lovely beach. Great for dogs too. The car park is owned by national trust and if you don’t have any money for the parking you need to download the app. Problem there is no signal once you are there to pay for your parking! Best bring change.
September 2021
We walked along to this beach and found it to be a very pleasant.
September 2021
Lovely, clean and not busy
September 2021
Lovely Beach!
July 2021
fantastic beach - safe and so clean - could hardly believe how clears the water was !
July 2021
Lovely beach. Great catering facilities and clean, free lavatories. The car park is large and as a member of the National Trust parking was free (usually £6)
July 2021
Beautiful sandy beach. Large well organised NT car park which filled up quickly on a sunny weekend. Younger family members enjoyed hiring a paddle board for half an hour. Wet suits a good idea!
June 2021
Lovely sandy beach.
June 2021
lovely area
May 2021
Perfect beach for early morning dog walks.
May 2021
Lovely beach with fantastic cafe
April 2021
Fabulous beach, we loved our walks in the morning and early evening
October 2020
Really lovely long stretch of uncrowded sandy beach, ample parking, clear water.
October 2020
Beach is beautiful but steep to walk down from the car park
September 2020
Perfect safe and sandy beach. Lovely and fairly easy walk to/from Hope Cove with great views along the way.
August 2020
Fabulous sandy beach with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide. Ideal for children and dig friendly too
August 2019
Fantastic to be able to walk dogs down there. Nice cafe. Could do with dog poo bag bins on or near beach Car parking expensive just to be on beach for half an hour
August 2019
Great beach! Also we enjoyed being able to rent paddle boards.
August 2019
South Milton sands is a beautiful beach. Arrive early to get a good parking space as it does get quite busy. The beach is sand and shingle. £5 per day for parking, great value. The only shame is that there were too many paddle boards getting in the way of swimmers. Maybe a cordened off area for swimmers would be better.
August 2019
We walked over from Hope Cove and found it a pretty unattractive beach with a massive pipe leading out to sea and a horrible sewage smell. Happy we hadn't bothered to go there for a day out!
July 2019
We loved this beach and returned a number of times during our stay. Safe shallow water for the family with some good waves for body-boarding as the tide came in and friendly life guards in attendance all day! Easy access from the car park - facilities nearby and dog friendly - everything we needed! We also enjoyed the cliff top walk to nearby hope cove on one afternoon.
July 2019
A lovely beach with plenty to look at. Dogs are allowed - very good for children if supervised.
June 2019
Lovely beach, stunning views and a safe place for children to rock pool, and swim. Spoiled for us by the large numbers of kite surfers dominating the water along with the surf school who took little account of those families enjoying the beach ordering people out of the water when they had a schooling session on. Words were had. They need to understand it isn't their property and if people want to enjoy the beach, they need to move to a spot where they aren't bothering people. Good car parking and a nice little cafe selling cakes/flapjacks and coffee with WC next to it, so beach-goers are well catered for. Could have done without the thump thump music and bar flies in shades but that's typical of many such places these days. On the whole a great beach with decent accessibility via car or foot and preferable in many ways to the larger beach at Thurlestone during peak times, and preferable to the beaches at Hope Cove when busy.
June 2019
great beach only bad thing is its owned by the national trust and parking is £5.00 no matter how short or long you want to stay no option of paying by the hour
October 2018
A great beach but at £5 a day to visit (National Trust!) rather expensive. Variable rate better.
October 2018
Excellent beach, well maintained and dogs allowed all year round. Great range of activities to enjoy from swimming, snorkelling, SUP, kite surfing, kayaking and scrambling when the tide is out. Loved it and will return
June 2018
Amazin beach - especially when the tide goes out and all the rock pools come out to play!!! Shame about the coarse 'sand', but that can't be helped; just get some shingle shoes. If you want sand go to North Sands or Bantham!
August 2017
A glorious beach! Dog friendly, sandy, rock pools at the far end. Parking handy, spectacular views - the stone arch beats Durdle Door in my mind..... Delightful. Loved it.
July 2017
Fabulous dog friendly beach with amazing views
June 2017
Beautiful.
May 2017
Fantastic sandy beach for everything, rock pools, building sandcastles body boarding.
April 2017
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