Welcome to Hawcombe Cottage. The River Tavy is just yards from your door.
The perfect escape for a couple or solo traveller.
The cute kitchen is well-equipped.
The pretty bedroom with calming tones and a king-size bed.
Hawcombe Cottage sits in the heart of the village.
The charming village of Bere Ferrers.
Sink into the sofa with a glass of wine after a day of exploration.
Plenty of space for a four-legged companion.
All you need for preparing a hearty meal.
Leisurely breakfasts and hearty suppers are what holidays are made of.
Head upstairs to the bedroom.
At the top of the stairs you will find the en suite shower-room...
perfect for a refreshing shower before heading off for the day.
The oh so pretty bedroom.
Should the chef want a night off, then The Olde Plough Inn is just across the road.
Lace up those walking boots and head to Dartmoor.
The ancient market town of Tavistock has lots of independent shops and eateries.
Or maybe a scenic walk along the river at Calstock.
Enjoy an ice cream and the wonderful views from Plymouth Hoe - or perhaps a spot of retail therapy.
Hawcombe Cottage
6205 - New7 miles S of Tavistock | Sleeps 2 + cot* (no children from 1 to 16)
7 Nights from £561
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A traditional village pub serving quality meals using local produce where ever possible. Enjoy the cozy wood burner in winter or perhaps take advantage of the beer garden in summer and enjoy the views over looking the river. Dogs are welcome.
January 2009
The Old Plough Inn in Bere Ferrers, just over a mile down the road from our holiday cottage - close to the quay - has been under new management for the past year and they have really made an great impression on the village. It is a really friendly, pretty country pub (with a beer garden) serving good food. We use it regularly and our guests have nothing but praise for them.
Will & Carol
Down Farm Barn
Nearby beach
Both Barn Pool and this beach are next to the Cremyll foot ferry with access to the gardens of Mount Edgecumbe Park nearby. With lovely views across to Plymouth, Cremyll beach is shingle and sand with some rock pools around the south side. Car parking is available at Cremyll and dogs are allowed year round.
January 2025
Jj
Good advice
Nearby walk
The greater estate is a wonderful place to take your dog. Wander along miles of wooded paths with views of the river and surrounding countryside. Walk to the Old Quay and Discovery Centre or perhaps take a boat trip on the river in summer.
July 2026
Disappointed
As National Trust members we were very disappointed to find this dog friendly estate is in fact not that dog friendly at all. Even in very hot weather, they do not want your dog to put their paws on the grass. This is potentially harmful and whilst I understand manicured lawns do not want dogs wandering over them. I cannot understand why they’re not allowed to walk on the rest of the grass. On the day that we went, it was cloudy on arrival but we left early because it got too hot and the tarmac paths were a hazard to our Dog. Weighing in at 30 kg he is too heavy to carry. I saw many people totally disregarding the very patronising stance taken by the National Trust staff at reception. To be honest, if we were actually paying rather than members, we would’ve turned around and left. You are either dog friendly or you are not. Why do you not just keep manicured/ formal parts Dog free like many other stately homes do? That is quite acceptable in my opinion but your approach is not
June 2023
Cotehele
Historic estate. Captures the atmosphere of how life was for workers and families
June 2021
Great Day Out
We had a lovely day out here. So much to see. The walk around the area is free so that is what we did. We also took a picnic so the only expensive is the car park fee. The house, mill and car park are free for National Trust members or £10, £6 and £5. The grounds are well signposted to walk round and it is mostly level. Nice shop and cafe too.
Nearby town
Wherever you are in Saltash, it’s impossible to miss one of Brunel’s most dramatic pieces of engineering. The Royal Albert railway bridge strides across the Tamar, linking Devon and Cornwall and providing some truly astounding views. The more recent suspension road bridge is an equally imposing landmark. The Tamar Valley stretches away behind Saltash, offering a glorious backdrop to fun water activities like sailing or canoeing.
Also nearby
Sitting in the heart of the traffic free village, this pub is popular with visitors and locals alike. Park in one of the many car parks nearby and call in for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Children are welcome however they dine from the main menu (half portions available), and dogs are allowed on leads. Note, the pub is closed on Tuesdays during term time.
May 2026
Great Sunday Roast
Thank you for a delicious Sunday roast in a welcoming environment.
November 2025
Great food and atmosphere
Lovely food and mixture of locals and visitors in the bar
May 2025
Dinner x 2
Excellent food and service, recommended by locals too.
May 2025
Recommended
Had a great Sunday roast with fantastic rhubarb and apple crumble with cinammon ice cream. Atmosphere buzzing and service helpful.
March 2024
Devonport Inn
A lovely friendly pub overlooking Kingsand beach serving tea and coffee in the morning, and food/ cream teas lunchtimes and dinner in the evenings. We enjoy a dog walk in the morning and stopping there for a coffee or a bite to eat watching the world go by. Dog friendly and very reasonable prices. One of our favourites.
March 2023
Evening Meal
Inn the very welcoming and food is good, best to book as they are busy even during the week in March!!
January 2022
Mrs Wingrove
Had a wonderful meal here the staff were very friendly and attentive a must if you are staying in kingsand /cawsand
November 2021
Birthday Dinner
We had a lovely evening at the Devonport. Very friendly staff (to humans and dogs!), delicious food and they surprised me with a birthday pudding. Highly recommended.
August 2021
Lovely food
Stopped off at the Devonport after a walk from Captain Blake’s and had the salmon and pate. Followed by cream tea and washed down with some Cornish gold cider sitting outside overlooking the beach.
August 2019
Sarah
Lovely pub with a gorgeous view and the food looked fab. We walked from Captain Blake’s retreat (about 35 mins downhill) and caught the bus back. The bus stopped at the top of the road. Both the bus and pub dog friendly!
A medieval house in amazing condition, with fabulous collections of armour, textiles and furniture from the period. The estate is open daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year, dogs are welcome in the grounds and there's miles of woodland paths and countryside to explore.
May 2013
Cotehele
This is one of the most beautiful houses in UK. Well worth a visit.
June 2012
Stoic British carried on in AWFUL weather!
Wonderful House, Gardens, grounds and shops..AWFUL half term weather, but we braved it all! NB the house has NO electric lights so visibility in the house is limited on dull days!. Mill lovely and the walk down from the house through the gardens and past the chapel to the quay side and then the mill was lovely....a little slippery in places as it a little steep in parts and was SO wet..but we all remained upright! Lovely Cornish ice creams at the Quay and great bread flour can be bought at the mill shop. Hurrah for the VERY helpful and lovely mini bus driver who can ferry any less able bodies around the 3 sites...
April 2009
Cotehele is a beautiful National Trust property - I recommend walking the wider estate, including the folly behind the property which gives you a bird's eye view for miles! The walk down through the quay to the mill is stunning, and the waterwheel and mill race is currently being renovated, which is an interesting project. You can even buy flour that has been milled on site.
January 2009
Cotehele
A medieval gem with a magical garden sloping down to the Tamar. Plenty of walks on the Estate. Highly recommended are the scones at the restaurant on Cotehele Quay - just the thing at the end of a stroll along the river.
Having re-opened in November 2019, this little pub is now thriving and enjoying a new start. Open daily, call in for drinks and food with regular events and quiz nights. Dogs are welcome.
August 2026
Sunday lunch
A fantastic Sunday lunch at The Finnygook Inn. Delicious meat and vegetables and extremely generous portions! Service was very friendly and efficient - we couldn’t fault it. A very enjoyable experience all round.
October 2025
Excellent Pub
Great Pub, welcoming and excellent beer. Good food. Restaurant and eating in the bar available too. Book - it always seemed busy. Sunday lunch was fantastic.
July 2025
Great!!
The welcome and food are wonderful and we plan to spend a few days there to do some Christmas shopping in Plymouth. If you plan to have Sunday lunch there it is necessary to book in advance or you may well be disappointed!!!
November 2024
Delicious
Great service and great food. If you go when it is dark make sure you have a torch with you as the country lane isn’t lit. There is a footpath you can take but this is also very dark, but keeps you off the road, though not a busy road.
April 2024
Sunday lunch
This pub never fails to impress - Sunday lunch is amazing, reasonably priced, and best to book a table to avoid disappointment.
October 2023
Amazing food, lovely atmosphere
The food was amazing, there was something for everyone in our large group. Staff were polite and very helpful. Highly recommend..
July 2023
Finnygook Inn
It is definitely worth a visit. Great food. You do need to book.
July 2021
Welcoming
Welcoming staff, great food, good beer. Booking well in advance is essential for food
This 17th Century inn is a great place to start or round off a day on Dartmoor. Centrally located in the village, you can also explore nearby Walkhampton Common with archaeological sites and quarry where stone was taken to build the original London Bridge. The pub offers homemade food, real ales, log fires and a beer garden for summer months. Dogs are welcome too.
March 2026
Excellent Pub
What a lovely pub, we walked there from our holiday cottage and had a lovely meal! Brilliant food and not overpriced, the staff were welcoming and so friendly. Bonus was being dog friendly too!
October 2024
Great pub food and ales
Arrived on a midweek evening without booking. Welcomed warmly and enjoyed lovely food, great cider and beer. Dog friendly too
March 2022
Brilliant 'proper' local pub!
A real village pub, lots of regularly changing local beers, proper pub food - great pies and burgers. All with excellent service and a warm welcome.
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
May 2010
The owners are a credit to the pub. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced. Plenty of real ales and a large garden where you can sit and enjoy the evening sun. Small, well-behaved animals are allowed. Well worth a visit.
June 2009
A great pub, serving good food at reasonable prices.
- Mr D. Bailey
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
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