LOCAL BEACHES
Foxglove barn is located just 11 miles from the coast and a host of beaches are just a short drive away. Whether you are looking for an accessible family friendly beach with holiday amenities or you want to walk to a secluded cove for a quiet day out there is something that is right for you.
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Below we have listed some of our favourite family friendly beaches
BANTHAM
This is one of the best in the area and ticks all right the boxes if you want a typical English seaside holiday. Beautiful and Safe. This cracking good beach is part of the designated South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has also won awards from the Marine Conservation Society and the coveted Blue Flag, so you know it’s clean.This is one of the best in the area and ticks all right the boxes if you want a typical English seaside holiday. Beautiful and Safe. This cracking good beach is part of the designated South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has also won awards from the Marine Conservation Society and the coveted Blue Flag, so you know it’s clean.
BIGBURY BEACH
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bigbury on Sea beach in South Devon is ideal for family holidays. Dusted with sand and lapped by shallow waters, the beach offers safe fun for groups particularly if you’ve got children in tow. In addition, Bigbury on Sea beach is dotted with rock pools, so there’s plenty of entertainment for budding marine biologists who like to explore.Â
Bigbury on Sea Beach has a wide and varied selection of water sports available to visitors who prefer their holidays to feature a little adrenaline rush. If you want to try something different from the usual bodyboarding or surfing then windsurfing and kite-surfing are popular here, with hire facilities located right on the beach.
To give you some peace of mind, there are lifeguards
HOPE COVE
Hope Cove is made up of two sandy beaches near Salcombe, Mouthwell Sands to the north is the nearest beach to the car park. The longer Harbour beach sits just to its south. The two are easily accessible and it’s worth exploring them both if time permits. With seasonal lifeguards and water quality designated as excellent, Hope Cove’s beaches are great for families to visit. The mix of sand and rocky areas means that Mouthwell Sands in particular is great for sandcastles and sunbathing as well as exploring the rock pools.
THURLESTONE BEACH
Thurlestone Beach is made up of two main beaches - the smaller one is next to the Golf Club while the larger beach is slightly further along the coast towards South Milton. Both beaches are sheltered and the waters are shallow enough for the kids to splash about in. Ultimately, Thurlestone is the perfect beach if you want to enjoy a little slice of South Devon without the noise and bustle of the usual summer crowds.
SLAPTON SANDS
Slapton Sands is a beach where families and friends can enjoy great holidays. South Devon’s Mediterranean style climate means that the sea is safe, clean and calm, and there are plenty of water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and canoeing to try out. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months and there is a flag system in place telling you where it’s safe to swim and when to stay out of the water. You can pick up a flag guide at the local Post Office or check local websites including the RNLI for details.
If you get peckish and have forgotten to pack the sandwiches, there’s a beachside café serving drinks and light refreshments and Slapton Sands has facilities for anyone with mobility restrictions, with disabled beach access and toilets. If you want to bring the dog, you’ll be pleased to hear that Slapton Sands is a dog-friendly beach, allowing dogs throughout the year.
Many visitors come to observe wildlife in the Nature Reserve. Throughout the year the plants and animals living in the freshwater lake, Slapton Ley, vary according to the seasons, giving you the chance to see something different every time you come. The whole stretch of this particular piece of coastline has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a great destination at any time of the year.