South Hams Destination Guide

At the head of the beautiful Avon estuary, Aveton Gifford is a small, characterful village with a handy shop and spacious village pub. With several of the region's best beaches within a five mile radius, our Aveton Gifford holiday cottages make the perfect base for exploring the stunning South Hams.

Bantham is a pretty coastal village which lies at the mouth of the River Avon. Traditional thatched cottages line the narrow streets which wind down to the golden sands of Bantham Beach. Popular with surfers, families and dog walkers, the beach offers magnificent views of Bigbury Bay and iconic Burgh Island. Experience the stunning natural beauty of the South Devon coast from our Bantham holiday cottages, all just a stone's throw away from the sea.

Beesands is a tiny little fishing village on the edge of Start Bay, surrounded by rolling Devon hills and rugged headlands. All of our holiday cottages in Beesands are just steps away from the mile-long pebble beach and boast stunning sea views. There's a friendly gastro pub, a fantastic beachside seafood restaurant and the South West Coast Path runs right through the village.

Surrounded by lush green fields, Beeson is a peaceful little hamlet. Our Beeson holiday cottages are all within a mile of the beach at Beesands, a pretty fishing village overlooking Start Bay. Here you can also join the South West Coast Path and enjoy breathtaking sea views as you climb the headlands to reach some of South Devon's best beaches.

Bickerton is a picturesque hamlet, surrounded by tumbling fields and country lanes, yet just a 10 minute walk from Hallsands beach. Here you can enjoy a real sense of peace and tranquility whilst being a stone's throw from Start Bay's beautiful beaches and the South West Coast Path.

Only a few miles away from sea, our holiday cottages in Bigbury are perfectly placed to explore the South Devon coast.

With the golden sands of Bigbury beach right on your doorstep, a holiday cottage in Bigbury on Sea is the perfect place for a traditional seaside holiday. Our holiday cottages here make the most of their spectacular surroundings with large picture windows, balconies and sun terraces offering far-reaching views of Bigbury Bay, Burgh Island and beyond.

Surrounded by tumbling hills yet close to Dartmouth and Blackpool Sands beach, a holiday cottage in Blackawton is well placed for exploring the prettiest corners of South Devon.

With a family-friendly sandy beach, the South West Coast Path, lots of facilities and super surf, Challaborough is the ultimate spot for a traditional seaside holiday.

Located on the coastal road which links the waterside market town of Kingsbridge and the historic port of Dartmouth, our holiday cottages in Chillington offer easy access to the best of the South Hams. Within a few miles of your front door you'll reach the stunning beaches of Start Bay, Slapton Ley Nature Reserve and the South West Coast Path.

With stunning estuary views, a fascinating maritime history and so much to see and do, a holiday cottage in Dartmouth is hard to beat. On the wooded banks of the River Dart, Dartmouth's medieval streets are lined with art galleries, delis, shops and restaurants, whilst the sparkling estuary waters are filled with sailing boats and river cruisers. From picturesque period properties to stylish modern houses, our holiday cottages in Dartmouth charm families and couples, young and old, who return year after year.

Nestled deep in the South Devon countryside, yet just a couple of miles from the dual carriage way, our holiday cottages in Diptford offer an idyllic rural escape with easy access to the very best of the South West, so you can be shopping in Plymouth, picnicking on Dartmoor, surfing at Bantham or exploring the historic towns of Totnes and Dartmouth, all within half an hour.

On the banks of the River Dart, our holiday cottages in Dittisham offer the kind of escape that Hollywood dreams up.

Tucked away in a quintessentially English rural corner of South Devon, East Allington is a peaceful village a short distance from the market town of Kingsbridge. Holiday cottages in East Allington range from refurbished farmhouses to contemporary renovations and traditional cottages, making for a variety of options for families, groups of friends and couples.

A holiday cottage in East Portlemouth offers the best bits of South Devon all in one place! Perched on the Salcombe estuary, you'll find golden beaches right on your doorstep where you can relax and unwind. For those feeling more adventurous, the estuary is perfect for sailing, kayaking and SUP boarding, or you can pick up the South West Coast Path for a spectacular clifftop walk. Salcombe, with its boutiques, bars and restaurants, is only a short ride on a passenger ferry.

There is a real sense of getting away from it all at our holiday cottages in East Prawle, a little village perched on Devon's southernmost point. Surrounded by tumbling hills yet only a short walk from the South West Coast Path, a holiday cottage in East Prawle makes a fantastic base for a walking holiday.

A pretty village between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, our holiday cottages in Frogmore enjoy a beautiful location on the water's edge, surrounded by rolling countryside. From period cottages overhanging the peaceful creek to contemporary cottages within easy walking distance from the village pub, Frogmore offers the variety for families, couples and groups of friends to enjoy a quiet getaway in an ideal location for walking, getting out onto the water and exploring the South Hams.

A working village just few miles south of Totnes, Harbertonford is ideally placed to quickly access all that the South Hams has to offer, including some stunning walks and a choice of sandy beaches.

Tucked away in a hidden valley near the River Erme estuary, Holbeton is a quintessential Devon village filled with characterful stone cottages and thatched roofs. Somewhat off the tourist trail, it's a lovely spot to get away from it all, whilst only a short distance from Noss Mayo, Newton Ferrers and the South West Coast Path.

A pretty waterside village location just a few miles from the bars, restaurants and attractions of Plymouth, Hooe offers the best of both worlds - peace and quiet, yet with the amenities of the city close at hand.

Nestled between two sweeping headlands is the historic fishing village of Hope Cove. This quaint seaside village is lined with pastel-coloured thatched fishermen's cottages and modern homes looking out to sea. With two sheltered beaches, a selection of pubs and cafes and the South West Coast Path running right through it, it's easy to see why our holiday cottages in Hope Cove are so popular for both family holidays and romantic retreats.

A lively market town located on a picturesque estuary, Kingsbridge is a fantastic place for a holiday, where you can enjoy close proximity to the beach, countryside, shops, restaurants and all the pretty surrounding villages of the South Hams.

A quiet, rural village near some of South Devon's best beaches, holiday cottages in Kingston are the perfect place to relax in the summer sun overlooking the countryside, or snuggle up by the fire after a wintery beach walk.

One of South Devon's most remote locations, Lannacombe is found down a maze of tiny lanes but your efforts will be rewarded when you arrive at this stunning and completely unspoilt sandy beach which you'll often have completely to yourself.

A warm and welcoming village in the South Hams, holiday cottages in Loddiswell offer rolling countryside views dipping down towards the River Avon. The historic village has a really strong community feel, which allows anyone visiting to have an instant sense of belonging.

Holiday cottages in Malborough embody the character of this small, friendly little village in the South Hams. Stay in historic thatched cottages that are ideal for romantic mini breaks, such as charming End Cottage with its wonky walls and stone fireplace, or you may prefer a contemporary house like Walker's Rest, perfect for a family holiday in South Devon.

There is a real sense of refinement at our holiday cottages in Modbury - a historic market town where visitors can choose to stay in elegant Georgian houses surrounded by independent shops and postcard-perfect pubs.

Morleigh is a traditional old rural Devon village, buried deep in beautiful countryside. Perfect for those looking to escape the summer crowds, Moreleigh is located between Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Totnes, and is just a short drive away from the South Hams' stunning coastline.

Perched on the wooded banks of the River Yealm, our holiday cottages in Newton Ferrers offer you the chance to wake up to beautiful estuary views every morning. Potter to the local butchers to pick up breakfast and return to your sympathetically renovated fisherman's cottage to sip coffee as boats float by.

Noss Mayo is an idyllic waterside escape on the Yealm Estuary where you can wake up to the sound of the water and watch the boats bob by as you tuck into breakfast. Our holiday cottages in Noss Mayo range from chocolate box fishermen's cottages to luxury, modern houses designed to make the most of their estuary views.

Ringmore is a picture-perfect old village filled with thatched cottages, just a 10 minute walk from a stunning, secluded beach, Ayrmer Cove. Here you can enjoy a real sense of peace and tranquility whilst being a stone's throw from Bigbury Bay's beautiful beaches and the South West Coast Path.

With stunning views overlooking golden beaches and out to sea, a busy high street filled with boutique shops, pubs and restaurants and a hive of activity on the water, it's easy to see why our holiday cottages in Salcombe are so popular.

Sherford is a quintessential chocolate box village tucked away in a rural valley near Kingsbridge. With only a handful of cottages, a church and village hall, it's a peaceful place, yet is only a few miles away from Kingsbridge and the stunning beaches of Start Bay.

Located less than a mile inland from the impressive stretch of Slapton Sands beach lies the pretty village of Slapton. With two friendly village pubs and close to both Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, a holiday cottage in Slapton makes a great base for exploring South Devon.

South Allington is an idyllic rural hamlet set deep in the South Hams countryside with unspoilt sandy coves and stunning coastal walks on the doorstep.

South Huish is a small, rural hamlet surrounded by rolling hills. Nestled between Salcombe and Thurlestone, a holiday cottage in South Huish places you within a few miles of several of the South Hams' best beaches, including South Milton Sands, Hope Cove and Soar Mill Cove.

Only two miles away from one of the region's most popular beaches, South Milton is a beautiful, rural village where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busier seaside resorts.

Tucked away at the head of a tranquil creek lies the picturesque village of South Pool. The tiny waterside village is home to an exceptional gastro pub, The Millbrook Inn, and offers some idyllic countryside walks. Despite their secluded feel, our holiday cottages in South Pool are close to several beaches and are only two miles from the main coastal road linking Kingsbridge and Dartmouth.

Set in a spectacular clifftop position with sweeping views of Start Bay is the friendly village of Stoke Fleming. The village is less than a mile away from beautiful Blackpool Sands beach, has a great village pub, shop and restaurant, and has the South West Coast Path on its doorstep. Located on the dramatic coastal road linking Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, a holiday cottage in Stoke Fleming makes a brilliant base from which to explore the South Devon coast.

On the edge of a tranquil creek, our Stoke Gabriel holiday cottages are all only steps away from the water's edge and offer stunning views.

Surrounded by rolling countryside yet less than a mile away from the sea, a holiday cottage in Stokenham offers the best of both worlds. There are two pubs and a fantastic farm shop right on your doorstep, and the three-mile stretch of Slapton Sands is only a mile away. Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, a large freshwater lake, is less than a mile away, and is a popular spot for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

With its stunning coastal scenery, excellent places to eat and huge choice of beaches and activities on the doorstep, Strete is an ideal base from which to explore the area.

With two golden beaches, a traditional village pub, great clifftop golf course and the South West Coast Path right on your doorstep, a holiday cottage in Thurlestone ticks all the boxes for unforgettable holiday by the sea.

A holiday cottage in Torcross is a beach lover's dream with a 3 mile stretch of golden pebbly beach right on your doorstep. Behind the beach, separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar, is the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve where you'll find a diverse variety of wildlife. The pretty seaside village is home to some brilliant beachside pubs and cafes and is located on the main coastal road between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, where you can find supermarkets, bars and restaurants.

A holiday cottage in Totnes places you in the heart of South Devon. Lying on the banks of the River Dart, the historic market town is surrounded by rolling hills and ancient woodland. Its bustling high street is crammed with historic buildings, quirky shops and independent cafes, and there are weekly markets selling everything from antiques and jewellery to local produce and world foods.

Set on a quiet creek of the River Dart with pretty waterside cottages and pubs, Tuckenhay seems lost in another era but is also perfectly placed for all that South Devon has to offer.

Perfect for those wanting to explore the rugged wilds of Dartmoor, whilst also being within easy driving distance of the coast, Ugborough is a peaceful village in the foothills of the moors with beautiful countryside views and cosy village pubs.

This sleepy hamlet, accessed down tiny lanes and surrounded by beautiful farmland, gives you a feel of real rural Devon, yet is still close to quirky Totnes and the beautiful beaches of the South Hams.

With its own beach and surrounded by some of the region's most stunning scenery, the coastal village of Wembury offers the perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area.

Beaches, picture-postcard towns and villages, great pubs and restaurants, beautiful walks and stunning vistas are yours to discover on a holiday based in West Charleton.

Yealmpton, with its pretty riverside walks, brilliant village pubs and selection of shops, makes a great base for exploring South Devon. Within a short drive you can be relaxing on the beach, setting sail from the beautiful waterside villages of Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers or hitting the shops in Plymouth city centre.