Wonderful sea views from this cosy studio hideaway, perched above a beach in Torcross, South Devon. Sleeps 2, parking and dog friendly.
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Studio style living room with corner sofa, Freeview TV, dining table to seat 4 and a 5ft double bed. Kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine. Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand basin and WC.
The appropriately named Limpet is all about the location. Set on the cliffs overlooking secluded Cove Beach below, with views down the coast to Start Point it’s difficult to imagine a better setting. The Southwest Coast Path passes the door and gives visitors access to miles of beautiful coastline, perfect for dog walking, bird watching or rock pooling. The village of Torcross is a short walk down the hill and has an excellent pub, two cafes and a local shop, or go down the steps to the beach and along to Beesands, for the Britannia Fish Shack and the Cricket Inn. The brave could take a bracing swim before breakfast! Limpet has everything you will need for ‘sea for two’, airy in summer and cosy in the winter. The studio/living room has comfortable seating, a dining table by the window to take advantage of the views, and a king-size bed from where the beam of the lighthouse will keep you company and the sound of the sea lull you to sleep. There is a separate, well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a sunny garden area where you can relax and enjoy the sea views to the horizon.
Outside
Steps up to sloping garden with picnic table and barbeque platform.
Please Note: The garden is located on the edge of the cliff, bordered with a Devon bank. Care should be exercised at all times when close to the bank.
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.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), Wi-Fi, electricity and central heating. Cot and high chair by request.
No smoking.
Pets: One well behaved dog welcome. Pet charge £30.00 per week.
No telephone Mobile reception fair.
Local Facilities. Cove beach below property, accessed via steps. Torcross beach ¼ mile. Excellent pub, Boathouse restaurant, Billy Can cafe all in Torcross. Stokeley farm shop 1 mile with good butcher. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth with all facilities both 5 miles.
