Beaches
Bolberry House Farm is ideally located near some of South Devon’s most breathtaking beaches. Whether you’re looking for golden sands, dramatic cliffs, or hidden coves, the South Hams coastline has something for everyone. From family-friendly shores to secluded coastal escapes, here are some must-visit beaches just a short drive away.
Hope Cove Beaches
A picturesque seaside village with two sandy beaches, Hope Cove is perfect for families, offering safe swimming, rock pools, and stunning coastal walks. The charming harbor, lined with thatched cottages, adds to its appeal, while the local pubs and cafés make it a great spot to relax.
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Harbour Beach and
Mouthwell Sands Beach
South Milton Sands
A beautiful National Trust beach known for its crystal-clear waters and the iconic Thurlestone Rock arch. This beach is great for watersports, paddleboarding, and wildlife spotting, with plenty of space to relax on the golden sands. There’s also a beachside café serving delicious local food.
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Bantham Beach
A surfer’s paradise, Bantham Beach boasts rolling waves and a stunning view of Burgh Island. The vast sandy shoreline is ideal for beach games, and at low tide, rock pools and shallow lagoons appear—perfect for little explorers. Lifeguards patrol during the summer, making it a safe and family-friendly destination.
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Bantham Beach
Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island
Famous for its connection to Burgh Island, this beach offers breathtaking scenery, shallow waters, and plenty of space for sunbathing. When the tide is out, you can walk across the sand to the island, or take the unique sea tractor when the tide is in. Popular for kayaking and windsurfing, it’s a fantastic spot for adventure.
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Bigbury Beach
Blackpool Sands
A stunning Blue Flag award-winning beach with golden shingle, crystal-clear waters, and surrounded by lush green hills. Blackpool Sands is perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. It also has excellent facilities, including a café, toilets, and watersports equipment hire.
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Blackpool Sands Beach
Salcombe Beaches
Salcombe is laced with beautiful beaches on both sides of the Estuary, offering soft sand and gentle waters ideal for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. North Sands has a popular beachfront café, while South Sands provides a café, Sailing School and a regular passenger ferry into the town centre. To access the Beaches on the far side, their is a regular passenger ferry from the centre of the town.
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North Sands Beach,
South Sands Beach and
Mill Bay Beach
