Key Features
- Property code: MAPP
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Mapperley Lodge is located on a quiet residential lane in Salcombe within 5-10 minutes’ walk from the waterside and centre of town. The modern, spacious and well equipped property has great far reaching views of the town and estuary from the lounge, balcony, deck and all four bedrooms. The balcony and deck area are also perfect for taking in the sun or alfresco dining.
Some great features of the property:
* Amazing views of the estuary from every room.
* Slightly elevated from town-centre and so away from the 'noise' in high season.
* The property has parking for three to four cars on the private driveway (a rare feature in Salcombe).
* Just a couple of minutes walk to/from the park-and-ride.
Key Features
- Property code: MAPP
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Mapperley Lodge is located on a quiet residential lane in Salcombe within 5-10 minutes’ walk from the waterside and centre of town. The modern, spacious and well equipped property has great far reaching views of the town and estuary from the lounge, balcony, deck and all four bedrooms. The balcony and deck area are also perfect for taking in the sun or alfresco dining.
Some great features of the property:
* Amazing views of the estuary from every room.
* Slightly elevated from town-centre and so away from the 'noise' in high season.
* The property has parking for three to four cars on the private driveway (a rare feature in Salcombe).
* Just a couple of minutes walk to/from the park-and-ride.
Entrance on first floor:
Entrance hall with space for coats and boots.
Open plan lounge and dining area with two sofas, two armchairs, TV, DVD player, dining table to seat 8 and patio doors to balcony and deck.
Kitchen with large Smeg fridge freezer, electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine and island unit.
Snug/playroom with sofa and TV.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, access to rear patio and adjoining cloakroom with WC and basin.
Family shower room with large walk in shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Second floor:
Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed, built in wardrobe and en suite shower room with large walk in shower cubicle, 2 basins, bidet and WC.
Bedroom 2 with 5ft king size bed and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 with 4ft6in double bed and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 with 3ft bunk beds and built in wardrobe.
Family bathroom with small bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet, basin and WC.
Large balcony and decking area with views, garden furniture and barbecue. Further patio with rear wall mounted extendable washing line.
The beautiful waterside town of Salcombe, with its outlook across the stunning harbour to golden beaches and the sparkling sea beyond, is one of South Devon's most desirable holiday cottage destinations. A mecca for sailors and water sports enthusiast, and a playground for the rich and famous, Salcombe is the UK's answer to Saint-Tropez.
In the summer months, traditional sailing boats race past the Princess Yachts moored in the harbour, while sports cars cruise through Fore Street, past buzzing designer clothes stores and local boutiques. The shops and restaurants located by the waterfront exude the perfect nautical vibe, complementing the boatbuilding heritage that has long served the local townsfolk lucky enough to live in this scenic, naturally sheltered harbour.
Strolling down Fore Street you will find a tempting selection of cafes, delis, restaurants, and pubs to frequent, whilst children (and adults!) will insist on a trip to the old fashioned sweet shop, Cranch's, or treat them to delicious local ice cream at the Salcombe Dairy. The recently refurbished, family and dog-friendly pub, The Victoria Inn, serves excellent food and also operates a 'man crèche' that may be useful for more relaxed shopping trips!
A little ferry makes the short trip back and forth to the golden sands of East Portlemouth and the dog-friendly beaches at Mill Bay and Sunny Cove, whilst the energetic can pick up the South West Coast Path from here to enjoy unrivalled scenery from the rugged clifftop trail. The beach at North Sands is an easy stroll from town, where you'll find The Winking Prawn, a child-friendly institution amongst locals and holiday makers alike, where diners can enjoy delicious food and drink for breakfast, lunch or dinner... or all three if you fancy a full day on the beach.
The exquisite Overbeck's National Trust, just a little further along the coast at South Sands, is well worth a visit for the spectacular views and world famous gardens, capable of growing a broad range of rare and exotic plants not commonly found on these shores thanks to the site's unique location, perched high on the coastline and open to the Gulf Stream.
Outside of the peak season, visitors can expect to find a much quieter town more akin to a sleepy West Country village. However, the shops and restaurants generally stay open throughout the year, and the natural beauty of the area is so abundant that Salcombe remains a fantastic holiday destination all year round.
A holiday cottage in Salcombe has all the ingredients for a relaxing seaside holiday in a simply stunning area of outstanding natural beauty.
For 3 to 4 cars on private driveway.
Included: Bed linen and towels. Electricity and gas central heating. Travel cot, high chair and stair gate.
Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception good. Wi-Fi.
Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Local facilities: Shops, restaurants and pubs all within 5-10 minutes’ walk. North Sands beach 1.5 miles. Kingsbridge with supermarkets and all other facilities 6 miles.
Crabby Cuisine
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Delicious Salcombe crab delivered to your door with a choice of dips to choose from. No trip to Salcombe is complete without sampling it's famous local crab and Crabby Cuisine takes out all the hassle by delivering it fresh,dressed and delicious to your holiday property. The perfect supper after a day lazing on the beach.
Click here for further details or call Lizzie on 07538 288248
Great food and friendly staff! I would definitely recommend!
October 2023
Salcombe Distilling Co. Distillery & Bar
(Less than a mile)
(11)
Enjoy stunning views of the Salcombe estuary whilst sipping signature cocktails at one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. The perfect place to visit and learn all about the art of distillation and what goes into creating their award-winning spirits.
Salcombe Distilling The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Wonderful place,scrumptious Gin
July 2023
Lovely place for a pre dinner drink and dog friendly
April 2023
Love the gin bar here! They're dog friendly as well which is great.
October 2022
A great (expensive!) treat to sip gorgeous cocktails on a rainy afternoon.
June 2022
Definitely worth a visit! Great place for an early evening gin cocktail and children were welcome.
August 2020
What a place to relax! Great efforts with numbers of people in the bar, hand sanitizer, one way systems etc, kid friendly too. Very friendly staff too and drinks just lovely! Also spent a small fortune in their shop, couldn't resist! Would recommend.
July 2020
Perfect spot for a cocktail.
September 2019
Pet friendly and laid back - visit recommended
September 2019
Gin school was a real treat. Definitely worth doing if you are a gin fan.
August 2019
A bit pricey, but well worth a visit for one of their great cocktails!
May 2019
Would tecommend the gin school. Geat location and helpful staff. G & Ts great too.
September 2018
Salcombe Distilling Co. Retail Store
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Salcombe Distilling's retail store is nestled amongst traditional boatbuilders on Island Street where you can browse their carefully curated collection of spirits and unique gifts. Complimentary informal tutored tastings are available in store and a Salcombe Gin refill service, so don't forget to bring your empty bottles!
Salcombe Distilling Co. 28 Island Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 312260)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card.
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Tour fully booked but enjoyed the bar area and purchased a bottle of the rose gin, which i can recommend
July 2023
Before my partner and I arrived in Salcombe we were not gin drinkers, but we left as gin drinkers. The lovely lady in the shop advised us what would make a nice present and gave us tastes of the different gins. Bought a gift for the neighbours they loved it....Bought a little gift for us too!
May 2023
Salcombe Distilling Co. Gin School & Rum School
(Less than a mile)
(6)
Visit Salcombe Distilling Co.'s award-winning Gin School or new Rum School for the ultimate Salcombe experience. Learn all about the art of distillation and go home with your very own bottle, while sampling their range of spirits along the way. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Salcombe Distilling Co. 28 Island St, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card.
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
With Salcombe rammed with so many people this was a fantastic find! Smart and just what we needed. Good service and lots of gin!
September 2021
Really helpful and knowledgeable team
July 2021
Great atmosphere, just the place for a relaxing drink
June 2021
Excellent service, relaxed atmosphere great now it’s dog friendly, didn’t like gin until I tried Salcombe gin!
September 2019
Meandered from the cottage. Nice view over the creek. Good explanation about the several gins. Enjoyed the experience. Maybe a touch expensive but it was nice!
October 2018
My Gin School experience was a real highlight of my holiday in Salcombe. From the delicious (& very generous!) G&T served on arrival, to the fun of selecting my own unique blend of botanicals, and the the final joy of taking my beautifully presented, personalised bottle of gin home, the whole afternoon was interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Salcombe Coffee Company / Bistro 73
(Less than a mile)
(5)
The Salcombe Coffee Company and its evening alter ego Bistro 73 is a family run, fully licenced coffee bar and restaurant in the heart of Salcombe. Running for over 20 years, the venue has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Focusing on locally sourced, handcrafted food and beverages, it’s the perfect spot to meet for a coffee, relax over brunch or return to dine in the evening for a glass of wine and one of the delicious daily fish specials.
Salcombe Coffee Company & Bistro 73, 73 Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8BU (T: 01548 842319)
Bistro 73 We visited the bistro on Thursday evening for the first time and we were very impressed with the food and service. We will definitely book again when we are back in Salcombe.
October 2023
We visited this restaurant on a few occasions and found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. The food on every occasion was first class. We sampled breakfast, sandwiches and cakes - we returned a few times as it was the best in the area. We will certainly visit again.
July 2023
Excellent food and service. Well worth a visit.
July 2023
I really wanted to go there as loved it on a previous trip but it was shut for the week to allow the staff holiday. I was so disappointed. I'm giving it 5 stars from my previous trip.
September 2021
We had a lovely Vegan breakfast here and the proprietor was very accommodating and helpful would recommend.
June 2021
Sea n Shore
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
SUP2You
(Less than a mile)
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
Salcombe Bike Hire
(Less than a mile)
A small and friendly bike hire company in Salcombe offering high-quality bikes and plenty of advice on routes and places to visit. Guided tours also available.
Click here for more information
Island Cruising Club
(Less than a mile)
This well known, friendly, sailing club offers something for everyone who wants to enjoy being on the water in Salcombe Harbour and beyond. Join for a day, a week or more to make use of their fleet of ribs, powerboats, dinghys, yachts and more at reasonable rates. Or enjoy a 3 hour dinghy sailing or powerboat taster session, great value and great fun for all the family.
Click here for further details
SUP Away
(Less than a mile)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
Click here for further details
Sunny Cove
(Less than a mile)
(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
North Sands, Salcombe
(Less than a mile)
(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
Mill Bay
(Less than a mile)
(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
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
Gara Rock Beach
(2 miles)
(12)
A bit tricky getting down to the beach but worth it.
September 2023
Super dog friendly beach and the children had a lovely time too, it was pretty busy but it was a bank holiday!
June 2022
VERY PEACEFULL AND NO CROWDS
September 2021
Superb location, excellent service. We were unable to book beforehand but were fortunate to be able to secure a table.
September 2021
Beautiful sandy and pebbly cove... we spent 2 gorgeous days there with our dog! Be prepared for steep climb back to Gara Rock restaurant but worth it!
July 2021
After driving an hour through Devon drizzle we were not impressed to be turned away because we weren't guests. "or you can sit outside and have coffee from the Garavan". Lesson learned: Don't go unless you're booked.
October 2020
We had a beautiful meal with stunning views at Gara Rock. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was divine. We also had spa treatments for the group, who left feeling relaxed and radiant.
September 2020
Lovely secluded beach, dog friendly and easy to get to.
July 2020
Go there for the coastal walk. Fantastic. Stop at the hotel for a coffee, the views are stunning
September 2019
A lovely beach (although quite "weedy"), almost deserted the morning we were there, and well worth the tricky path down and the steep climb back
August 2019
My favourite beach in the country, nothing run of the mill here, lovely views
July 2019
Lovely beach. We arrived early after a steep walk down the cliff path. Had the beach initially to ourselves! Starts to get busier as the day goes on.
July 2018
October 2020
Lovely house and location but a tough walk back up the hill.
September 2020
Very enjoyable stay at this lovely house. The property is light and spacious and was very clean. The views from the house are amazing and just a short walk into the town. The area is stunning with lots beautiful walks and beaches would highly recommend
September 2020
We enjoyed our stay very much. Just a shame we had bad experience with the restaurant Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers which we had booked for Friday evening. Unfortunately our son was taken ill on Thursday and taken into Plymouth hospital Thursday evening with what was diagnosed on Friday as a burst appendix. We naturally cancelled our reservation at the restaurant as soon as it was open on Friday. Unfortunately our daughter had a very rude response from the manager that we would be charge £25 per head for late cancellation despite being told the reason and he actually hung up on my daughter. Not the response one would have expected from a good restaurant!
We are delighted to see you enjoyed your stay at Mapperley Lodge and wish your son a speedy recovery.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2020
We love this house . Its got an amazing view and is clean and modern inside . Close to the town but a fair hike only for the fit on the way back .. ! Many restaurants were closed or take away only but we managed to navigate our way around them Hope to be back , Julia
August 2020
WE LOVED OUR STAY. We thought the house and furnishing exceeded expectations and the view was fantastic. It was very spacious. Would offer my highest recommendation.
June 2019
Hope to be back - we loved this property .
April 2019
The views were fantastic and it was only a few minutes walk into the town. However it was a long haul back up the hill!
October 2018
Beautiful house with stunning views , everything you needed for a luxury holiday
October 2020
Lovely house and location but a tough walk back up the hill.
September 2020
Very enjoyable stay at this lovely house. The property is light and spacious and was very clean. The views from the house are amazing and just a short walk into the town. The area is stunning with lots beautiful walks and beaches would highly recommend
September 2020
We enjoyed our stay very much. Just a shame we had bad experience with the restaurant Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers which we had booked for Friday evening. Unfortunately our son was taken ill on Thursday and taken into Plymouth hospital Thursday evening with what was diagnosed on Friday as a burst appendix. We naturally cancelled our reservation at the restaurant as soon as it was open on Friday. Unfortunately our daughter had a very rude response from the manager that we would be charge £25 per head for late cancellation despite being told the reason and he actually hung up on my daughter. Not the response one would have expected from a good restaurant!
We are delighted to see you enjoyed your stay at Mapperley Lodge and wish your son a speedy recovery.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2020
We love this house . Its got an amazing view and is clean and modern inside . Close to the town but a fair hike only for the fit on the way back .. ! Many restaurants were closed or take away only but we managed to navigate our way around them Hope to be back , Julia
August 2020
WE LOVED OUR STAY. We thought the house and furnishing exceeded expectations and the view was fantastic. It was very spacious. Would offer my highest recommendation.
June 2019
Hope to be back - we loved this property .
April 2019
The views were fantastic and it was only a few minutes walk into the town. However it was a long haul back up the hill!
October 2018
Beautiful house with stunning views , everything you needed for a luxury holiday
Crabby Cuisine
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Delicious Salcombe crab delivered to your door with a choice of dips to choose from. No trip to Salcombe is complete without sampling it's famous local crab and Crabby Cuisine takes out all the hassle by delivering it fresh,dressed and delicious to your holiday property. The perfect supper after a day lazing on the beach.
Click here for further details or call Lizzie on 07538 288248
Great food and friendly staff! I would definitely recommend!
October 2023
Salcombe Distilling Co. Distillery & Bar
(Less than a mile)
(11)
Enjoy stunning views of the Salcombe estuary whilst sipping signature cocktails at one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. The perfect place to visit and learn all about the art of distillation and what goes into creating their award-winning spirits.
Salcombe Distilling The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Wonderful place,scrumptious Gin
July 2023
Lovely place for a pre dinner drink and dog friendly
April 2023
Love the gin bar here! They're dog friendly as well which is great.
October 2022
A great (expensive!) treat to sip gorgeous cocktails on a rainy afternoon.
June 2022
Definitely worth a visit! Great place for an early evening gin cocktail and children were welcome.
August 2020
What a place to relax! Great efforts with numbers of people in the bar, hand sanitizer, one way systems etc, kid friendly too. Very friendly staff too and drinks just lovely! Also spent a small fortune in their shop, couldn't resist! Would recommend.
July 2020
Perfect spot for a cocktail.
September 2019
Pet friendly and laid back - visit recommended
September 2019
Gin school was a real treat. Definitely worth doing if you are a gin fan.
August 2019
A bit pricey, but well worth a visit for one of their great cocktails!
May 2019
Would tecommend the gin school. Geat location and helpful staff. G & Ts great too.
September 2018
Salcombe Distilling Co. Retail Store
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Salcombe Distilling's retail store is nestled amongst traditional boatbuilders on Island Street where you can browse their carefully curated collection of spirits and unique gifts. Complimentary informal tutored tastings are available in store and a Salcombe Gin refill service, so don't forget to bring your empty bottles!
Salcombe Distilling Co. 28 Island Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 312260)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card.
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
Tour fully booked but enjoyed the bar area and purchased a bottle of the rose gin, which i can recommend
July 2023
Before my partner and I arrived in Salcombe we were not gin drinkers, but we left as gin drinkers. The lovely lady in the shop advised us what would make a nice present and gave us tastes of the different gins. Bought a gift for the neighbours they loved it....Bought a little gift for us too!
May 2023
Salcombe Distilling Co. Gin School & Rum School
(Less than a mile)
(6)
Visit Salcombe Distilling Co.'s award-winning Gin School or new Rum School for the ultimate Salcombe experience. Learn all about the art of distillation and go home with your very own bottle, while sampling their range of spirits along the way. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Salcombe Distilling Co. 28 Island St, Salcombe TQ8 8DP (T: 01548 288180)
Enjoy 15% off in the Retail Store and Distillery Bar with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card.
Enjoy 15% off Salcombe Distilling Co's Gin School or new Rum School when you book online (discount excludes gift vouchers) using code TOADDISC15
With Salcombe rammed with so many people this was a fantastic find! Smart and just what we needed. Good service and lots of gin!
September 2021
Really helpful and knowledgeable team
July 2021
Great atmosphere, just the place for a relaxing drink
June 2021
Excellent service, relaxed atmosphere great now it’s dog friendly, didn’t like gin until I tried Salcombe gin!
September 2019
Meandered from the cottage. Nice view over the creek. Good explanation about the several gins. Enjoyed the experience. Maybe a touch expensive but it was nice!
October 2018
My Gin School experience was a real highlight of my holiday in Salcombe. From the delicious (& very generous!) G&T served on arrival, to the fun of selecting my own unique blend of botanicals, and the the final joy of taking my beautifully presented, personalised bottle of gin home, the whole afternoon was interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
May 2018
Salcombe Coffee Company / Bistro 73
(Less than a mile)
(5)
The Salcombe Coffee Company and its evening alter ego Bistro 73 is a family run, fully licenced coffee bar and restaurant in the heart of Salcombe. Running for over 20 years, the venue has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Focusing on locally sourced, handcrafted food and beverages, it’s the perfect spot to meet for a coffee, relax over brunch or return to dine in the evening for a glass of wine and one of the delicious daily fish specials.
Salcombe Coffee Company & Bistro 73, 73 Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8BU (T: 01548 842319)
Bistro 73 We visited the bistro on Thursday evening for the first time and we were very impressed with the food and service. We will definitely book again when we are back in Salcombe.
October 2023
We visited this restaurant on a few occasions and found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. The food on every occasion was first class. We sampled breakfast, sandwiches and cakes - we returned a few times as it was the best in the area. We will certainly visit again.
July 2023
Excellent food and service. Well worth a visit.
July 2023
I really wanted to go there as loved it on a previous trip but it was shut for the week to allow the staff holiday. I was so disappointed. I'm giving it 5 stars from my previous trip.
September 2021
We had a lovely Vegan breakfast here and the proprietor was very accommodating and helpful would recommend.
June 2021
Sea n Shore
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A super friendly water sports company offering RYA courses, events and family friendly days out on the water around Salcombe. A popular choice is the thrilling Fast Rib Ride, a 75 minute 007 style high speed rib ride taking in the magnificent South Devon coastline and its wildlife. Or groups can try the exciting half day treasure hunts where teams are challenged to carry out fun tasks culminating in a raft race. Other options include more relaxing rib rides up the Salcombe estuary taking in lunch and drinks, coasteering trips, wakeboarding, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Sea n Shore are very flexible and can tailor courses and activities to your requirements. They can also provide lunch time hampers, or decadent cream teas with champagne to enjoy on your day out.
Sea n Shore (T: 01548 842276 M: 07713 745609)
Hired a rib for the day which was perfect for cruising around the coast and up to Kingsbridge
September 2021
We had a brilliant time on the fast rib with Sea and Shore. Great fun and an amazing way to see the coastline.
February 2017
Had a brilliant ride on the RIB. Saw seals out near Start Point and the remains of the lost village of Hallsands. Good information and great fun on the boat. Suitable for kids and adults
January 2017
SUP2You
(Less than a mile)
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
Salcombe Bike Hire
(Less than a mile)
A small and friendly bike hire company in Salcombe offering high-quality bikes and plenty of advice on routes and places to visit. Guided tours also available.
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Island Cruising Club
(Less than a mile)
This well known, friendly, sailing club offers something for everyone who wants to enjoy being on the water in Salcombe Harbour and beyond. Join for a day, a week or more to make use of their fleet of ribs, powerboats, dinghys, yachts and more at reasonable rates. Or enjoy a 3 hour dinghy sailing or powerboat taster session, great value and great fun for all the family.
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SUP Away
(Less than a mile)
SUP Away, based in the heart of the South Hams in Devon, offers Stand Up Paddle Board hire to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the area on the water. They offer the complete service – not only delivering your boards direct to your holiday cottage but also giving advice on where to go on your adventure.
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Sunny Cove
(Less than a mile)
(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
North Sands, Salcombe
(Less than a mile)
(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
Mill Bay
(Less than a mile)
(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
South Sands, Salcombe
(2 miles)
(6)
Bit too far to cycle from centre of Salcombe for a swim, but do visit regularly. Used to stay at Bolt Head when it was an hotel, so remember it fondly.
June 2023
The new Harbour hotel at South Sands has wonderful views over the estuary and is worth stopping there for a quick lunch before continuing up to the overbecks
April 2023
North Sands better for beach but South Sands cafe and tractor/ferry are great.
June 2022
Rude staff on ferry - expecting people to wear mask on an outdoor boat trip ! Made to feel like we were an inconvenience- very poor.
August 2021
Great - kids loved the big building Site
August 2020
A beautiful sandy beach that is superb for children as you have to go out quite a way before the water gets deep. Water sports available. Access is via very narrow lanes so be prepared to reverse and parking is very limited.
July 2017
Gara Rock Beach
(2 miles)
(12)
A bit tricky getting down to the beach but worth it.
September 2023
Super dog friendly beach and the children had a lovely time too, it was pretty busy but it was a bank holiday!
June 2022
VERY PEACEFULL AND NO CROWDS
September 2021
Superb location, excellent service. We were unable to book beforehand but were fortunate to be able to secure a table.
September 2021
Beautiful sandy and pebbly cove... we spent 2 gorgeous days there with our dog! Be prepared for steep climb back to Gara Rock restaurant but worth it!
July 2021
After driving an hour through Devon drizzle we were not impressed to be turned away because we weren't guests. "or you can sit outside and have coffee from the Garavan". Lesson learned: Don't go unless you're booked.
October 2020
We had a beautiful meal with stunning views at Gara Rock. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was divine. We also had spa treatments for the group, who left feeling relaxed and radiant.
September 2020
Lovely secluded beach, dog friendly and easy to get to.
July 2020
Go there for the coastal walk. Fantastic. Stop at the hotel for a coffee, the views are stunning
September 2019
A lovely beach (although quite "weedy"), almost deserted the morning we were there, and well worth the tricky path down and the steep climb back
August 2019
My favourite beach in the country, nothing run of the mill here, lovely views
July 2019
Lovely beach. We arrived early after a steep walk down the cliff path. Had the beach initially to ourselves! Starts to get busier as the day goes on.
July 2018
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