Fabulous apartment sleeping 4 right on the beach in sought after Torcross situated on the southern end of Slapton Sands. Well equipped and dog friendly, this property is a fantastic bolthole for a seaside holiday.
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Communal front door up flight of stairs to first floor, front door leads into hallway. Kitchen/diner/living selection of wall and floor units, oven, microwave, fridge with ice box, and dishwasher. Dining table with seating for four. 3 seater corner sofa, patio doors leading to balcony. Feature electric fire. Bedroom 1: 4’6’’ double bed, patio doors to balcony. Bedroom 2: 2 x 3' twin beds and patio doors leading to balcony. Family shower room with good size shower cubicle, WC and basin. (Please note there is no washing machine in this property.)
This modern apartment must have one of the best views in Torcross from its wrap around sea facing balcony giving panoramic views of Start Bay. Comfortably furnished, the living room opens onto the balcony overlooking the beach and there are two good size double bedrooms and a family shower room. But this apartment is all about being out on the balcony, enjoying al fresco dining, morning coffee or a relaxing glass of wine while you take in the views and listen to the sound of the sea on the shore. 8 At the Beach has everything families, friends or couples could want for their special seaside holiday.
Torcross is situated at the southern end of the glorious stretch of beach known as Slapton Sands. This buzzing village has the popular Start Bay Inn famous for its fish and chips, along with two cafes in the village, and a farm shop, cafe, and The Tap House just outside the village at Stokeley. Slapton Ley a freshwater lake also stretches up into the village offering a wealth of wildlife for the nature enthusiast to observe. The South West Coast Path is on the doorstep and leads over the cliff tops to the quaint fishing village of Beesands or saunter along the beach towards Slapton and Strete Gate. Access to the bustling market town of Kingsbridge and the distinguished town of Dartmouth is easy via car or bus as this coastal retreat is situated on the scenic coastal road leading to both.
This apartment can be booked together with next door 7 At the Beach.
Outside
Balcony reaches around this corner situated apartment on 2 sides. Round picnic style table and chairs for 4.
The local area
Torcross is located at the southern end of Slapton Sands, a narrow strip of land between the beautiful Start Bay and the stunning freshwater lake at Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. Surrounded by picturesque scenery on all sides, Torcross is home to some fantastic cafés and pubs and is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny afternoon watching (or participating in) watersports and fishing on the vast shingle beach.
While modern day guests will find a sleepy fishing village, nestling peacefully at the edge of a 2 mile beach, the area has a fascinating past. Most famously, during World War II, Torcross was evacuated along some of its neighbouring villages to make way for 15,000 allied troops who needed the beach to practice for the D-Day landings. Tragically, the operation ended in disaster, and the Exercise Tiger memorial at the edge of the ley commemorates the 800 Americans who lost their lives in the bay.
The short coastal walk from Torcross to neighbouring Beesands provides sensational views and is dotted with remnants from the military presence, as well as traces of the area's slate quarrying past. Beesands is also home to the fantastic seafood shack Britannia @ The Beach and the popular pub The Cricket Inn.
Continuing further along this stretch of rugged coastline (if you have the stamina) you will reach Hallsands and the Lighthouse. Meanwhile, a short drive will take you to wonderful beaches at Blackpool Sands in one direction or the more remote Lannacombe, Mattiscombe and Gara Rock in the other.
Twenty minutes away, the village of East Portlemouth with its golden sandy beaches, is where you can take the passenger ferry over the estuary to Salcombe, famous for its shops, sailing and great pubs and restaurants. The towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are also within easy reach while the villages nearest neighbour, Slapton also boasts two great pubs.
A holiday cottage in Torcross offers a superb spot from which to explore this magnificent stretch of South Devon coastline.
Parking
Parking for one car only approximately 25m from main building in allocated space on private car park.
GUESTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR REGISTRATION NUMBER A TIME OF BOOKING FOR THE CAR PARK – Please kindly add this in the ADDITIONAL INFO/SPECIAL REQUEST box, which will appear if you select the tick box in the guest details (stage 2) section of completing your online booking.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (Guests to bring own beach towels), electricity, heating.
WiFi
No telephone, mobile reception mixed depending on network.
Dogs: 1 large or 2 small well behaved dogs. Pet charge £30.00 per pet per week.
Local facilities: Torcross Beach in front of the house. Other beaches include Beesands via 1 mile cliff top walk or short (2 mile) drive, Blackpool sands 4 miles and East Portlemouth 5 miles. Good pub and cafes on Torcross sea front. Farm shop in Stokenham 1 mile. Garage with good food and leisure shop, East Charleton 3 miles. Kingsbridge with all facilities 6 miles. Dartmouth 8 miles.
