Key Features
- Property code: LWFARM
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated just a short drive from Dartmoor National Park and within easy reach of the South Devon coastline, Lower Well Farmhouse, with beautiful heated indoor swimming pool, (shared with guests of Lower Well Cottage when in use) has large manicured gardens overlooking fields beyond and offers heaps of outdoor space, and also provides excellent facilities for those with walking disabilities. This is a perfect location for large families to rest, relax, enjoy time together as well as explore the South Hams, nearby Dartmoor and Devon’s best beaches which are all within an easy drive.
Key Features
- Property code: LWFARM
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- May be suitable for those with mobility problems
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated just a short drive from Dartmoor National Park and within easy reach of the South Devon coastline, Lower Well Farmhouse, with beautiful heated indoor swimming pool, (shared with guests of Lower Well Cottage when in use) has large manicured gardens overlooking fields beyond and offers heaps of outdoor space, and also provides excellent facilities for those with walking disabilities. This is a perfect location for large families to rest, relax, enjoy time together as well as explore the South Hams, nearby Dartmoor and Devon’s best beaches which are all within an easy drive.
Ground floor: From parking space immediately outside the front door there is level access to the boot room, with slate floors and coat rails. Cloakroom. Utility room with washing machine, condenser tumble drier and sink. Beautiful spacious farmhouse kitchen with beautiful centre island, electric AGA, electric oven and ceramic hob, Smeg fridge freezer, microwave and Belfast sink. Archway to dining room with engineered oak flooring, dining table to seat up to 8, bookshelves with a variety of books and games, writing desk and armchair. Two steps up and wheelchair accessible ramp to Lounge: Charming beamed lounge with a magnificent inglenook fireplace, set with log burner. Leather sofas and armchairs, window seat, flatscreen TV and DVD, CD player and radio hifi.
Stairs and stairlift to First Floor. Master Bedroom: King size 5ft bed, built in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle equipped with handrails and seat. Wheelchair-accessible countertop basin and vanity unit, WC with hand rail. Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with 4ft 6in bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, en suite shower room with shower cubicle, pedestal basin and WC. Family Bathroom with bath and shower over, pedestal basin, heated towel rail and WC. Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with 4ft 6in bed, chest of drawers, hanging hooks and window seat. Bedroom 4: Single bedroom with 3ft bed, chest of drawers and window seat overlooking the garden.
Opposite the farmhouse is a sloped path leading to the indoor heated swimming pool, (approx. 14metres) with shower, changing rooms and loungers. (shared with guests of the cottage, when in use) There are three steps within the pool complex up to the pool surround and three shallow steps lead into the water, which is heated all year round.
Level access to large and mature well kept garden adjoining a gated 5 acre field, which guests are welcome to explore (this field includes part of a stream so care is required with children). Garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue are included, so you can sit and watch the ever changing views as the sun goes down.
Ample parking on tarmac driveway. Parking is also available immediately outside the farmhouse door with level access to enable ease of access for those with walking disabilities
Electric Vehicle charging is possible via a 7kw EV Charger for the farmhouse, at an additional cost of £30 per car per week. Please contact Toad Hall Cottages if you wish to use this facility.
Features:
- Bed linen and towels (guests are requested to provide their own beach towels) wifi, electricity and central heating, travel cot & highchair.
- Telephone: not provided but mobile signal good. Wifi available.
- Ample space for parking adjacent to the property. EV charger available, at an additional cost of £30 per car per week, see Parking section for details.
- Beach: Bigbury on Sea, 9 miles. Pubs with excellent restaurants - Ugborough 1 mile Shop - California Cross 3 miles, Supermarket 5 miles
- Town: Modbury 3 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles
The Ship Inn
(Less than a mile)
(12)
A tastefully modernised 16th century free house serving a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetarian options both a la carte in the restaurant or from the more relaxed Pub Menu served in the bar. All meals are beautifully presented and accompanied by an extensive wine list or range of local beers and ciders.
The Ship Inn The Square, Ugborough PL21 0NS (T: 01752 892565)
Fabulous pub with friendly staff
October 2023
Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff
April 2023
Great pub, very friendly staff and although we did not eat there the food being brought out looed excellent.
March 2023
A lovely pub serving excellent food. They managed to squeeze us in on an early Thursday evening so I would strongly recommend booking
August 2022
Excellent meal and very good service
July 2022
We had two delicious meals at the Ship in Ugborough, very friendly and welcoming
July 2022
Excellent food. Excellent location & furnishings. Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff.
September 2021
Nice staff and decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Main meals were huge - couldn’t manage dessert!
August 2021
Had a marvellous lunch here on 4th November. Very welcoming excellent food. Faultless
November 2020
Not very impressed with the standard of the food. Parking problematic.
September 2019
We had a family meal at the Ship Inn. It was fantastic food with some really novel twists, and for the quality of food we felt the price was good.
September 2019
Very welcoming, great food
October 2018
Anchor Inn
(Less than a mile)
A light and airy, welcoming pub with open fire, local ales, a great wine list and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a tasty meal or Sunday Roast in the dining room, with good options for kids too, or simply sip your pint in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.
Anchor Inn Lutterburn Street, Ugborough PL21 0NG (T: 01752 690388)
Turtley Corn Mill
(2 miles)
(9)
A beautiful old mill set in six acres of grounds housing a large restaurant and bar open for breakfasts, family meals, Sunday lunches and romantic dinners. Classic menus full of locally sourced, freshly produced dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and a selection of local ales, beer and ciders on tap.
Turtley Corn Mill Avonwick, South Brent TQ10 9ES (T: 01364 646100)
Enjoyed a pleasant lunch here. Would like to have explored the grounds but weather was poor.
August 2023
Had a fantastic Easter Sunday dinner here. Played giant chess in the garden afterwards. Staff really helpful and meal was lovely!
April 2023
Had two lovely evenings at this venue, beautiful setting and staff very friendly. Meals delicious.
June 2022
We had Sunday lunch here. Nice food but we’re very slow in the day. Waited at least 30mins for our starters, which turned up at the same time to our mains. They took our mains away and when we asked to bring them back and take away the starters they disappeared and we had to chase. I think we’re struggling with staff. The food was very nice though.
July 2021
Lovely setting, staff welcoming and friendly, food was delicious.
June 2021
This was the closest restaurant to our house. We had an evening meal there that was enjoyable but perhaps overpriced. The grounds and bird life made it very attractive.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal here, with the food and service being very good. The mill building is full of character, while the grounds are very relaxing and a great place to sit outside with a drink.
August 2019
Lovely grounds and pleasant staff, food expensive for what is served, I think they are trying to be a gastro pub, which they are not.
July 2019
Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous huge garden with lake and streams. Inside impeccable, large yet cosy.
September 2018
California Country Inn
(2 miles)
(13)
An award winning traditional country pub popular for its good food, lively bar and pretty beer garden. Enjoy the bar menu for traditional pub favourites, the restaurant for a la carte, or Sunday Roasts with a choice of meats and excellent veggie option.
California Country Inn California Cross, Modbury PL21 0SG (T: 01548 821449)
Enjoy 10% off drinks from 5-7pm , and 10% off food in the restaurant (excluding Saturday evening and Sunday lunch) with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Good food in nice atmosphere with amicable innkeeper and staff. Would visit again.
August 2023
We had a really nice meal at the Cali inn. The food is simple but beautifully cooked. I had scampi and chips with salad which was freshly made. My husband had steak and kidney pie which was home cooked and my son had a burger which was good quality meat, nice burger bun and made to his specifications (no green stuff!!!). The chef cooks to order so slots and tables are limited which means booking is essential.
June 2023
Good standard, classic pub grub with some interesting and different options on the specials list also. Friendly and helpful owners and nice selection of gins!
August 2022
Really great food and very reasonable
June 2022
Friendly service, decent pub grub
May 2022
We always love to use this pub when we stay on the Colmer Estate, it's a lovely little pub with amazing service and even better food! Very family friendly aswel!
September 2021
Enjoyable and delicious meal. Very accommodating to our rambunctious toddler!
July 2021
female member of staff very welcoming and friendly, male member abrupt, food okay
June 2021
I think we were out of luck when we visited this pub. They were short-staffed and had hardly any of the 'specials' advertised on the menu: no steak and ale pie, no lasagne. We wondered if they had a chef at all! I ended up having a dry and tasteless burger, and my husband with the 'Thai green curry' which bore no comparison to a proper Thai curry. Nice wine though.
June 2021
This was a very pleasant pub with the benefit of being a short walk from our holiday cottage. The food was excellent, as was the service. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would go again.
September 2020
Nice pub, with friendly staff and good food and nice cold drinks
August 2019
Lovely pub and restaurant, staff are very friendly and atmosphere is chilled. Couldn't rate them more.
September 2017
Wow! what a lovely reasonable priced place to have an evening meal. We stayed at Colmer Estate just down the road so well within walking distance. The food was great quality, smaller portions for adults with small appetite and childrens selection too. As a family of four we always found something to eat and staff very friendly and happy to accommodate and cleaniliness was very good. Overall I would give 5 stars and would recommend to book (day or two before we found ok) as gets busy due to popularity.
August 2017
The Modbury Inn
(4 miles)
(5)
A family friendly pub with pretty beer garden, pool table and darts and a separate restaurant area for families with plenty of games to keep kids occupied. Serves a good selection of ales and ciders from local breweries along with good quality food including their speciality gourmet burgers.
The Modbury Inn Brownston St, Modbury, Ivybridge PL21 0RQ (T: 01548 831230)
Great friendly pub
January 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch , could not fault it.
April 2023
Good pub food, reasonably priced with friendly staff
September 2018
Great fun Sunday Quiz night . Dog friendly, good food at good price. Recommended
July 2017
Nice friendly pub with good food.
April 2017
Wrangaton Golf Club
(2 miles)
Founded in 1895, Wrangaton Golf Club is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor between Ivybridge and South Brent. Today the nine hole course continues to be a rugged and raw experiences, underlined by the natural beauty of the area - the rich Devonshire countryside and the coastline and the sea 10 miles away. It is a test of any golfer’s ability, and it is said that you never play the same hole twice. Warm and welcoming, visitors are invited to attend with green fees starting at £22.50 for 18-holes. Feel free to pop into the clubhouse afterwards to have a snack, drink or perhaps a traditional Sunday lunch to round off your day.
Heron Valley
(4 miles)
(2)
Surrounded by apple orchards on the outskirts of Loddiswell, Heron Valley is home to the Heron Valley Cider Barn offering tastings and tours alongside the beautiful Weaver Green Lifestyle Store and Cafe. The store specialises in stylish ecological furnishings and homewares, and doubles as an event space with a packed calendar of book signings, food festivals, music events and more throughout the year. Spend some time coveting the rugs, cushions and bags in soft muted tones before heading to the cafe for a slice of homemade cake and a coffee or delicious lunch washed down with a refreshing glass of Heron Valley cider or juice.
Heron Valley, Loddiswell TQ7 4EA (T: 01548 431902)
Have visited many times over the last few years. The shop is excellent and the cafe serves lovely food. We will return.
June 2023
More style than substance - looks great but hardly any cider, very disappointing as expected to find lots of different varieties. But mainly a shop selling nice blankets and throws with a small cafe. Lovely outdoor space for tea and cake but that’s not why we went there hence the low score.
June 2022
Nature's Way Swimming Lake and Sauna
(4 miles)
Enjoy the benefits of cold water immersion, sauna and meditative walking with Nature's Way at their stunning site on Dartmoor. Click below for dates to visit the beautiful spring-fed lake and lakeside sauna surrounded by ancient woodland on the southern edge of Dartmoor. Contact Jo for further details jo.naturesway@gmail.com or click the link below.
Click here for further details
Hounds Unleashed
(5 miles)
A safe, private dog excercise area for young, nervous or unpredictable dogs. Set in a convenient location just off the A38 with Endsleigh Farm Shop and Garden Centre just next door, there are two professionally constructed exercise paddocks surrounded by 6ft high security fences and secured by double sided coded gates. Between the paddocks is a specially designed green netting to prevent dogs becoming worried or stressed by others.
Click here for further details or to book
SUP2You
(5 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further information
Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Wonwell Beach
(7 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(8 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Mothecombe Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(8 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(8 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
October 2023
We had a fabulous holiday and are likely to return.
June 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed by all - many thanks.
May 2023
My husband has mobility issues and the house was really good for him. Especially enjoyed the pool.
August 2022
Our stay was amazing. We really enjoyed it. We were very lucky though as we were there during a heatwave so we had really good weather. Also, due to the size of our party, we have rented both houses. This emant we had the pool for our full party. I don't think we would have enjoyed it as much if we were sharig the pool wiht another family given the cost. I would have liked a little welcome pack especially given the distance from the local supermarkets, that would be my only advice. Such as washing up liquid, milk etc
August 2021
We had a wonderful time at Lower Well and are booked in for the same time next year already!
September 2020
very happy with our stay in all respects. Having the swimming pool was fantastic as we had two young children with us and it was something they thoroughly enjoyed as our weather wasn't very good.
September 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for the number of people (7) staying in the farmhouse and the pool was a really great bonus.
October 2023
We had a fabulous holiday and are likely to return.
June 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed by all - many thanks.
May 2023
My husband has mobility issues and the house was really good for him. Especially enjoyed the pool.
August 2022
Our stay was amazing. We really enjoyed it. We were very lucky though as we were there during a heatwave so we had really good weather. Also, due to the size of our party, we have rented both houses. This emant we had the pool for our full party. I don't think we would have enjoyed it as much if we were sharig the pool wiht another family given the cost. I would have liked a little welcome pack especially given the distance from the local supermarkets, that would be my only advice. Such as washing up liquid, milk etc
August 2021
We had a wonderful time at Lower Well and are booked in for the same time next year already!
September 2020
very happy with our stay in all respects. Having the swimming pool was fantastic as we had two young children with us and it was something they thoroughly enjoyed as our weather wasn't very good.
September 2019
We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for the number of people (7) staying in the farmhouse and the pool was a really great bonus.
The Ship Inn
(Less than a mile)
(12)
A tastefully modernised 16th century free house serving a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetarian options both a la carte in the restaurant or from the more relaxed Pub Menu served in the bar. All meals are beautifully presented and accompanied by an extensive wine list or range of local beers and ciders.
The Ship Inn The Square, Ugborough PL21 0NS (T: 01752 892565)
Fabulous pub with friendly staff
October 2023
Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff
April 2023
Great pub, very friendly staff and although we did not eat there the food being brought out looed excellent.
March 2023
A lovely pub serving excellent food. They managed to squeeze us in on an early Thursday evening so I would strongly recommend booking
August 2022
Excellent meal and very good service
July 2022
We had two delicious meals at the Ship in Ugborough, very friendly and welcoming
July 2022
Excellent food. Excellent location & furnishings. Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff.
September 2021
Nice staff and decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Main meals were huge - couldn’t manage dessert!
August 2021
Had a marvellous lunch here on 4th November. Very welcoming excellent food. Faultless
November 2020
Not very impressed with the standard of the food. Parking problematic.
September 2019
We had a family meal at the Ship Inn. It was fantastic food with some really novel twists, and for the quality of food we felt the price was good.
September 2019
Very welcoming, great food
October 2018
Anchor Inn
(Less than a mile)
A light and airy, welcoming pub with open fire, local ales, a great wine list and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a tasty meal or Sunday Roast in the dining room, with good options for kids too, or simply sip your pint in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.
Anchor Inn Lutterburn Street, Ugborough PL21 0NG (T: 01752 690388)
Turtley Corn Mill
(2 miles)
(9)
A beautiful old mill set in six acres of grounds housing a large restaurant and bar open for breakfasts, family meals, Sunday lunches and romantic dinners. Classic menus full of locally sourced, freshly produced dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and a selection of local ales, beer and ciders on tap.
Turtley Corn Mill Avonwick, South Brent TQ10 9ES (T: 01364 646100)
Enjoyed a pleasant lunch here. Would like to have explored the grounds but weather was poor.
August 2023
Had a fantastic Easter Sunday dinner here. Played giant chess in the garden afterwards. Staff really helpful and meal was lovely!
April 2023
Had two lovely evenings at this venue, beautiful setting and staff very friendly. Meals delicious.
June 2022
We had Sunday lunch here. Nice food but we’re very slow in the day. Waited at least 30mins for our starters, which turned up at the same time to our mains. They took our mains away and when we asked to bring them back and take away the starters they disappeared and we had to chase. I think we’re struggling with staff. The food was very nice though.
July 2021
Lovely setting, staff welcoming and friendly, food was delicious.
June 2021
This was the closest restaurant to our house. We had an evening meal there that was enjoyable but perhaps overpriced. The grounds and bird life made it very attractive.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal here, with the food and service being very good. The mill building is full of character, while the grounds are very relaxing and a great place to sit outside with a drink.
August 2019
Lovely grounds and pleasant staff, food expensive for what is served, I think they are trying to be a gastro pub, which they are not.
July 2019
Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous huge garden with lake and streams. Inside impeccable, large yet cosy.
September 2018
California Country Inn
(2 miles)
(13)
An award winning traditional country pub popular for its good food, lively bar and pretty beer garden. Enjoy the bar menu for traditional pub favourites, the restaurant for a la carte, or Sunday Roasts with a choice of meats and excellent veggie option.
California Country Inn California Cross, Modbury PL21 0SG (T: 01548 821449)
Enjoy 10% off drinks from 5-7pm , and 10% off food in the restaurant (excluding Saturday evening and Sunday lunch) with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Good food in nice atmosphere with amicable innkeeper and staff. Would visit again.
August 2023
We had a really nice meal at the Cali inn. The food is simple but beautifully cooked. I had scampi and chips with salad which was freshly made. My husband had steak and kidney pie which was home cooked and my son had a burger which was good quality meat, nice burger bun and made to his specifications (no green stuff!!!). The chef cooks to order so slots and tables are limited which means booking is essential.
June 2023
Good standard, classic pub grub with some interesting and different options on the specials list also. Friendly and helpful owners and nice selection of gins!
August 2022
Really great food and very reasonable
June 2022
Friendly service, decent pub grub
May 2022
We always love to use this pub when we stay on the Colmer Estate, it's a lovely little pub with amazing service and even better food! Very family friendly aswel!
September 2021
Enjoyable and delicious meal. Very accommodating to our rambunctious toddler!
July 2021
female member of staff very welcoming and friendly, male member abrupt, food okay
June 2021
I think we were out of luck when we visited this pub. They were short-staffed and had hardly any of the 'specials' advertised on the menu: no steak and ale pie, no lasagne. We wondered if they had a chef at all! I ended up having a dry and tasteless burger, and my husband with the 'Thai green curry' which bore no comparison to a proper Thai curry. Nice wine though.
June 2021
This was a very pleasant pub with the benefit of being a short walk from our holiday cottage. The food was excellent, as was the service. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would go again.
September 2020
Nice pub, with friendly staff and good food and nice cold drinks
August 2019
Lovely pub and restaurant, staff are very friendly and atmosphere is chilled. Couldn't rate them more.
September 2017
Wow! what a lovely reasonable priced place to have an evening meal. We stayed at Colmer Estate just down the road so well within walking distance. The food was great quality, smaller portions for adults with small appetite and childrens selection too. As a family of four we always found something to eat and staff very friendly and happy to accommodate and cleaniliness was very good. Overall I would give 5 stars and would recommend to book (day or two before we found ok) as gets busy due to popularity.
August 2017
The Modbury Inn
(4 miles)
(5)
A family friendly pub with pretty beer garden, pool table and darts and a separate restaurant area for families with plenty of games to keep kids occupied. Serves a good selection of ales and ciders from local breweries along with good quality food including their speciality gourmet burgers.
The Modbury Inn Brownston St, Modbury, Ivybridge PL21 0RQ (T: 01548 831230)
Great friendly pub
January 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch , could not fault it.
April 2023
Good pub food, reasonably priced with friendly staff
September 2018
Great fun Sunday Quiz night . Dog friendly, good food at good price. Recommended
July 2017
Nice friendly pub with good food.
April 2017
Wrangaton Golf Club
(2 miles)
Founded in 1895, Wrangaton Golf Club is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor between Ivybridge and South Brent. Today the nine hole course continues to be a rugged and raw experiences, underlined by the natural beauty of the area - the rich Devonshire countryside and the coastline and the sea 10 miles away. It is a test of any golfer’s ability, and it is said that you never play the same hole twice. Warm and welcoming, visitors are invited to attend with green fees starting at £22.50 for 18-holes. Feel free to pop into the clubhouse afterwards to have a snack, drink or perhaps a traditional Sunday lunch to round off your day.
Heron Valley
(4 miles)
(2)
Surrounded by apple orchards on the outskirts of Loddiswell, Heron Valley is home to the Heron Valley Cider Barn offering tastings and tours alongside the beautiful Weaver Green Lifestyle Store and Cafe. The store specialises in stylish ecological furnishings and homewares, and doubles as an event space with a packed calendar of book signings, food festivals, music events and more throughout the year. Spend some time coveting the rugs, cushions and bags in soft muted tones before heading to the cafe for a slice of homemade cake and a coffee or delicious lunch washed down with a refreshing glass of Heron Valley cider or juice.
Heron Valley, Loddiswell TQ7 4EA (T: 01548 431902)
Have visited many times over the last few years. The shop is excellent and the cafe serves lovely food. We will return.
June 2023
More style than substance - looks great but hardly any cider, very disappointing as expected to find lots of different varieties. But mainly a shop selling nice blankets and throws with a small cafe. Lovely outdoor space for tea and cake but that’s not why we went there hence the low score.
June 2022
Nature's Way Swimming Lake and Sauna
(4 miles)
Enjoy the benefits of cold water immersion, sauna and meditative walking with Nature's Way at their stunning site on Dartmoor. Click below for dates to visit the beautiful spring-fed lake and lakeside sauna surrounded by ancient woodland on the southern edge of Dartmoor. Contact Jo for further details jo.naturesway@gmail.com or click the link below.
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Hounds Unleashed
(5 miles)
A safe, private dog excercise area for young, nervous or unpredictable dogs. Set in a convenient location just off the A38 with Endsleigh Farm Shop and Garden Centre just next door, there are two professionally constructed exercise paddocks surrounded by 6ft high security fences and secured by double sided coded gates. Between the paddocks is a specially designed green netting to prevent dogs becoming worried or stressed by others.
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SUP2You
(5 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
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Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Wonwell Beach
(7 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(8 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Mothecombe Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(8 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(8 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
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