Welcome Western Torrs Cottage! Super stylish and oozing comfort, you are assured a relaxing holiday here.
Bubbly bliss, spend time in the dreamy hot tub.
Elegant bedroom 1 has a super comfy king-size bed.
The sociable living space fills with natural light.
Your woodland lodge awaits!
Beautifully restored, Western Torrs Cottage marries stunning character features with contemporary furnishings.
Plenty of space for everyone.
A lovely spot to stay nice and cosy.
Sink into the super comfy corner sofa and relax.
The fabulous wood-burner makes a stay here perfect through the changing seasons.
The arched windows are a fabulous feature at Western Torrs Cottage.
Oh so pretty.
The dining-room is the perfect place to plan your day ahead.
The sleek kitchen has everything you will need for cooking a holiday feast.
Use local produce from one of many roadside stalls during your stay.
A room to delight with views out towards the woods!
Breakfast in bed anyone?
Bedroom 1 is a delight with king-size bed and high vaulted ceilings.
The fabulous bathroom. Enjoy a relaxing soak or a refreshing rainfall shower.
Time to relax!
A relaxing bath after a busy day of adventures, perfect!
Bedroom 2 has convenient 'zip and link' beds so you can choose to have either a double or twins.
A good read is essential on holiday.
Plenty of light and bright space in bedroom 2.
Western Torrs Cottage is a holiday dream come true.
Sitting in a secluded woodland, you are assured peace and tranquility here.
Spend the day listening to birdsong, relaxing in the hot tub and dining al fresco.
Spend all day sitting in a sun-lounger, sounds like the perfect holiday pastime.
Cream tea? Well you are on holiday!
A magical garden at Western Tors!
Surround yourself in nature in this shady glen.
The history of Kitley can be seen around the estate.
The drive to Western Torrs Cottage.
Cool down with a paddle in the crystal clear waters of the river.
Welcome to your holiday of tranquility and seclusion. Please make sure you close the gate.
You will be spoilt for choice with so many lovely places to lay your hat outside.
Make the most of the outside space and find the sunny spots with several seating areas to choose from.
Discover the many beautiful beaches of south Devon.
Cycling on Dartmoor is great fun at any time of year.
Cosmopolitan Plymouth for some retail therapy.
Cuteness overload!
The wilds of Dartmoor waiting to be discovered.
Stunning river Dart.
Bantham village has a great pub, perfect after a day on the beach.
Head down to Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, a lovely spot for a walk.
Western Torrs Cottage
46801 mile W of Yealmpton | Sleeps 4 + 2 cots*
15% off for parties of 2 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £831
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A traditional village pub with inglenook fireplace and large terraced garden for outside dining and drinking. Food is traditional pub grub cooked to order.
September 2024
A Port in a Storm
The Landlord is very friendly but that’s about all I can say about it.
October 2021
Mrs King
Wasn’t serving food seems to be a drinking pub
Nearby beach
Stoke Beach is a sandy beach bordered by high cliffs. Accessible via a series of steep wooden steps, the beach enjoys a blissful simplicity with no facilities available. Owned by a nearby caravan site, Stoke Beach is dog-friendly all year.
Nearby walk
A four mile walk which takes in rugged coast, peaceful estuary, wooded riverbanks and the charming seaside village of Noss Mayo. Nice wide pathways make this an easy walk with optional woodland footpaths.
Nearby town
At the end of a steep, narrow lane that leads nowhere but into the village, Newton Ferrers is a little piece of Devon that few stumble across. It sits on the banks of the Yealm Estuary, surrounded by ancient woodland and creeks. Although the village is just 10 miles from the city sprawl of Plymouth, Newton Ferrers teems with wildlife; kingfishers, egrets and herons are often spotted around the water. The heart of the village is the pub, The Dolphin Inn, which is surrounded by thatched cottages – the word ‘idyllic’ will be on the tip of your tongue.
Also nearby
Bantham Beach is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has numerous awards tucked under its sandy belt. Overlooking Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island, you can take the famous sea tractor and head to the island or sit and enjoy the views from the shore. A great surfing beach, the huge swathes of sand and sea allow plenty of space for everyone. Well-provisioned and life guarded in the summer, Bantham is a fantastic family-friendly beach.
June 2024
Bantham Beach
We love this beautiful beach.The estuary runs into the sea here ,there’s a pretty boathouse and the views are stunning with vast expanses of sand and pretty sand dunes. Lovely views across to Burgh Island, you can only access the Island from the Bigbury side of the estuary though. Dogs are restricted on the main beach during the main season but if you walk over to the far right as you face the sea there is a huge area where they are allowed.
There is a charge for car parking, £7 when we visited in June, or you can purchase a weekly ticket for £30.00
Usually ,there are gastro vans in the warmer weather and Bantham Village stores(great views from their outside terrace area ) is not far away where you can get some provisions or eat in the cafe there. The Sloop Inn is nearby too.
You can walk directly from Bantham Beach along the SW coastal path to Milton Sands, about 2miles away or about another mile further to Hope Cove.
Bantham Beach had lifeguards patrolling when we visited in June.
March 2024
Misleading information
Bantham Beach is south of the estuary with no sea tractor access to Burgh Island which is from Bigbury Beach , north of the estuary.
When visiting Bantham we tried The Sloop Inn in the village for Sunday lunch but would not revisit.
October 2022
Beach walk
large car park and a short walk to a small ferry to Bigbury on sea, a great beach walk
June 2022
Perfect beach
Something for everyone here plus a good cafe.
August 2021
Great beach with views across to Burgh Island
Lovely privately-owned, wide, sandy beach. Beautiful views across to Burgh Island, walking access is possible at times, depending on the tide. Good facilities, lots of parking (there is a daily charge, so check before going). We enjoyed a great pizza from one of the gastro-buses in the car park. There are picnic benches in the gastro-bus area, and hot, and cold drinks, and other food available.
September 2008
Privately owned beach open to the public. A truly beautiful beach. Wide sands, surfing and wind-surfing, rock pools and a delightfully gentle introduction to the South West Coast Path with views over Burgh Island. No dogs allowed during the summer months. Charge made for car parking.
August 2008
Great family fun beach
Lovely beach with little coves to hide away in, rock pools and lovely clean sandcastle sand; wide enough for kite buggies, best surfing beach on the south coast along with Bigbury on Sea beach opposite. Burgh Island out to sea with its restored evocative 1930's hotel clinging to the edge was the inspiration for Enid Blyton's Kirrin Island as well as a number of Agatha Christie novels! Dogs allowed on the beach Oct- April and then along the far right hand side (west) during the remainder of the year. Beach balls and skimboards etc plus coffees and teas available from the post office cafe back in the village- great estuary view while sipping away on the deck out back. Lunch or supper in the Sloop pub- best to pre book in season
18 fun holes with spectacular views over the coast and out to Burgh Island. Visitors are made welcome and bookings can be made at the pro shop.
June 2022
Bigbury Golf Club
A well maintained golf course with great views. Staff and members very friendly and welcoming.
July 2008
Enjoy the Views
Stunning location for a course - never mind how the golf goes, you can just stand back and take in the view!
Sit on the sand, go for a paddle or walk across to Burgh Island at low tide. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bigbury on Sea Beach offers plenty of choice for everyone. If you don't want to bring your own, sports equipment hire is available. There are also lifeguards on patrol in the summer, an added comfort for families with children.
September 2025
A MUST
What an amazing place, this is a must, lovely beach, amazing view and walking across to Burgh Island
March 2024
What a Setting
Spectacular panoramic 180 deg. coastal sea views, quirky sea tractor ride over to Burgh Island if the tide is in or otherwise a stroll over golden sands. Visited quite a few times and it never disappoints.
June 2022
Community cafe a must
Just above the beach in a White House is a community tea rooms. Views to die for from either inside or out and the cakes and light lunches were so delicious we went back for more!
May 2022
Mrs M
Lovely beach for families and very well patrolled.
Good access for dogs too.
July 2017
Help for Disabled
The Venus Cafe, just below the car park at Bigbury-on-Sea, has a beach wheelchair that can be borrowed free of charge. We were able to wheel my mother over to Burgh Island.
The slopes going down to the beach are quite steep. It's not so bad going down, but you need to be quite strong to push the wheelchair back up!
October 2013
Large sandy beach when the tide is out. Interesting rock formations around towards the Avon estuary.
September 2012
Lovely Sandy Beach
A large sandy beach and great for surfing. Children can play.You can either walk across to Burgh Island or take the sea tractor when the tide covers the causeway.
July 2008
Great beach
A large sandy beach with some surf. Walk to Burgh Island at low tide or take the sea tractor.
Fresh, local oysters from Bigbury Bay; if you are squeamish about eating them raw, there are a variety of baked and grilled options.
September 2025
Amazing
We ate here twice during our weeks holiday the choice and food is amazing, particularly enjoyed the oysters and muscles would definitely recommend a visit if in the area despite the narrow drive to get there
July 2025
Lovely, quirky restaurant
Great seafood freshly prepared on a BBQ in a quirky outdoor setting .
Lovely location for a family meal in the Devon countryside.
June 2023
Quirky but fabulous!
A slightly challenging drive to the Oyster Shack (very narrow, winding lanes) is amply rewarded by fabulous food and friendly service. It really is a shack, but a very comfortable one!
August 2022
Fab food and location
Third time coming here, as previously experienced amazing food well worth the cost.
June 2021
Delicious seafood
We ate here for lunch and it was absolutely delicious. Quite pricey but the quality was worth it. Oysters were very fresh and we enjoyed the different toppings. BBQ octopus and dressed crab. Brilliant for gluten-free (delicious GF bread!) Came off the beach - 10 mins from Bigbury-on-Sea so we had a lovely day. Thank you.
September 2019
The oyster shack
Great sea food and welcoming staff. Quirky decor very relaxed and informal. We went twice for lunch which speaks volumes and I can recommend the lobster. We visited in autumn and could imagine on a summer evening sat outside it would be magical.
July 2008
Shell Out!
Very good sea food restaurant, lots of choice - not just Oysters! Good lively atmosphere - best to book, even at lunchtime.
In a superb position right on the water, The Ship Inn is a peaceful, traditional pub without juke boxes or quiz machines, perfect for a relaxing lunch.
June 2023
Great food at a perfect location
Oké, the sunny weather did help, but we really enjoyed sitting outside at the waterside worth a very good meal.
I'd return for sure!
July 2022
No parking
A wonderful location and great place to admire the fabulous views but extremely limited parking and a large number of stairs would make it very difficult for those with mobility problems.
June 2012
Had an excellent evening with great food with absolutely wonderful staff including the owner Lisa.
July 2008
The Ship Inn
Great atmosphere and excellent food.
Articles | From around the area
Food and Drink
Best fish and chips in Devon
Things to do
Miracle Theatre
Things to do
