Kingsbridge
A charming market town by the estuary
Discover the charm of Kingsbridge, where the beauty of the South Devon coast meets a historic market town filled with independent shops, inviting places to eat, scenic waterside walks and some of the region’s finest beaches just a short distance away..
Kingsbridge Harbour
Your home in Kingsbridge
The cottage
is a comfortable and well-equipped home, ideal for a relaxing stay in Kingsbridge and the beautiful South Hams.
Lounge with Dining Area
The spacious lounge and dining room provides plenty of room to relax, with comfortable seating and a large dining table for six. There is a television and an electric stove, as well as a single futon available for occasional use.
Kitchen
The kitchen is well equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine and air fryer, together with a good range of cookware, utensils and crockery. There is also a dining table with seating for four.
Bathroom
The bathroom includes a bath with shower over.
First Floor
with a small landing with a chest of drawers
The main bedroom
is a generously sized double room with a chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe.
The second bedroom
has two single beds and a small built-in wardrobe.
The bathroom includes a bath with shower over.
The cottage has gas central heating, with additional heating available during the colder months, making it comfortable throughout the year.
Full-fibre wireless internet is provided.
Garden and Garden Room
To the rear of the cottage is an attractive and private walled garden.
A paved seating area with garden furniture provides a lovely place to sit outside, enjoy a meal or use the barbecue.
At the far end of the garden is a Garden Room with cane furniture and a small table, a peaceful additional space in which to sit and relax.
Parking
A designated parking space is provided at Church Close, approximately 300 yards from the property.
£75 per night | £525 – £735 per week
Inside the house
The best of town and coast
Discover Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge may be a small historic market town, but it has an excellent range of amenities, a fascinating past and plenty to see and do during your stay.
With a history stretching back more than 800 years, Kingsbridge developed around an ancient crossing between two royal estates, from which the town is believed to have taken its name. By the early 13th century it was already established as a market town, and over the centuries milling, coastal trading and shipbuilding all played a part in shaping the character of the area. In fact Malcolm’s great great grandfather was a shipwright in Kingsbridge.
Today, the town has a leisure centre with swimming pool, parks and play areas, a skate park, supermarkets, a local history museum and a three-screen cinema. You will also find a wonderful selection of independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants throughout the town.
At the heart of Kingsbridge is its beautiful estuary, surrounded by the rolling countryside of the South Hams. The estuary and its surrounding landscape are particularly rich in wildlife, and visitors may occasionally be fortunate enough to spot seals, seabirds and even dolphins.
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water, including paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing, while small boats and canoes can also be launched locally.
One of the loveliest ways to experience the estuary is aboard the passenger ferry between Kingsbridge and Salcombe. The scenic journey takes around 35 minutes each way and normally operates between April and October, subject to tides.
Kingsbridge is also an excellent base from which to discover the sandy beaches, secluded coves and spectacular countryside of the South Hams, as well as the South West Coast Path and the beautiful coastline of South Devon.
A little further afield, visitors can explore some of the area’s most distinctive landmarks. Start Point offers dramatic coastal scenery, wonderful walks and its historic lighthouse, while Burgh Island is famous for its Art Deco hotel, its connections with Agatha Christie and its unusual sea tractor, which carries passengers across the water when the tide covers the sandy causeway.
Golfers can also enjoy the beautiful coastal golf course at nearby Thurlestone.
Whether you prefer exploring a historic market town, spending time on the water, walking along the coast, discovering hidden beaches or simply enjoying good food beside the estuary, Kingsbridge makes a wonderful base from which to experience this very special part of South Devon.
Locality
Plymouth is about 23 miles to the west and Dartmouth about 15 miles to the east. The National trust gardens at Overbecks, close to Salcombe are about 8 miles away. Dartmoor is also within about a 30 minute drive away.
Beaches
Numerous sandy coves and beaches can be found within approximately five to eight miles of the cottage, while the beautiful National Trust coastline is around a 15-minute drive away.
Hope Cove
