Thurlestone is one of those South Devon villages where several very different coastal experiences sit close together. There are well-known sandy and shingle beaches, views of the distinctive Thurlestone Rock and quieter stretches of coast reached on foot. Yarmer Beach is the peaceful option. Surrounded by coast path, dunes and golf-course scenery, it has no […]
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Living locally, I have visited Bigbury-on-Sea quite a few times over the years, although it had probably been around 12 months since my last trip. Going back reminded me what a good South Devon day out it is. Burgh Island sits just offshore, the unusual sea tractor crosses when the tide covers the causeway, and
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Ginn Cottage is one of those Salcombe stays that feels characterful straight away. It is a beautifully renovated fisherman’s cottage moments from Batson Creek and Island Street, with Salcombe town centre just a short stroll away. It suits couples or friends who want somewhere cosy, walkable and full of coastal charm. If you like the
Changing holiday letting agency can feel like a big decision. Even when an owner is not entirely happy, it can seem easier to stay where they are than deal with moving listings, bookings and property information somewhere new. I completely understand that. A change should never be made on a whim, and no working relationship
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Sometimes you do not need a packed itinerary. You just need somewhere quiet enough to properly switch off. That is what The Nook is really about. Tucked away in the countryside near South Milton Sands, it is a private cabin designed entirely for two. There is an outdoor bath, fire pits, an outdoor kitchen and
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There is a lot of holiday letting advice around, and some of it sounds very convincing. The problem is that what works for one property may not work for another. A pricing decision that suits a large family home in Salcombe might make no sense for a couples’ retreat near South Milton. I do not
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A special meal does not always need to be very formal. Sometimes it is a tasting menu and an evening you have planned well in advance. Sometimes it is seafood beside the water, lunch that stretches into the afternoon or having somebody cook for you at the cottage so no one needs to drive home.
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If you are thinking about holiday letting your property, one of the biggest decisions is whether to manage it yourself or work with a holiday letting agency. There is no single right answer. For some owners, self-managing works really well. They enjoy being hands-on, speaking to guests and making the decisions themselves. For others, handing
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Hope Cove is one of those places where a beach day can be as easy as picking up a towel and walking down to the water. What first-time visitors do not always realise is that Hope Cove has two sandy beaches. They sit close together, but each has a slightly different feel. Harbour Beach is
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Some holidays are about fitting in as much as possible. Others are about slowing down, leaving the car where it is and wandering to the beach whenever you feel like it. That is really what a stay at 1 Alberni Cottage in Hope Cove is all about. Tucked away in Inner Hope, the cottage feels
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