Thurlestone Cottages by the Sea

Beach Cottages and Sea Views in Thurlestone

Holiday accommodation around Thurlestone includes cottages in the village and properties in the surrounding coastal countryside. Some stays have sea views, while others provide a convenient base within easy reach of the shore.

Thurlestone has several beaches within a relatively small stretch of coastline. Leasfoot Beach is a sheltered sandy beach beside Thurlestone Golf Club, while Thurlestone Sands lies further south towards South Milton. Both are within walking distance of the village.

Thurlestone Sands has sand, rocky sections and rock pools exposed as the tide goes out. Just offshore is Thurlestone Rock, the large natural stone arch that gives the village its name.

Continue south and you reach South Milton Sands, where there is parking, a café and toilets. The beach is also popular for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and exploring the rock pools at low tide.

Beaches from Bantham to South Milton

Bantham lies to the north of Thurlestone and has a large sandy beach beside the Avon Estuary. Between Bantham and Thurlestone are Broad Sands and Yarmer Beach, with the South West Coast Path connecting the beaches along this section of the coast.

Heading in the opposite direction takes you past Thurlestone Sands and South Milton Sands towards Hope Cove. This gives you several beaches to choose from without travelling far from the village.

The Coast Path between Bantham and Thurlestone is relatively easy compared with some sections further west. It runs above the shoreline and around Thurlestone Golf Course before reaching Leasfoot and the village.

Walks and Places to Visit Near Thurlestone

The South West Coast Path is one of the easiest ways to explore the area on foot. A 3.5-mile circular route between Bantham and Thurlestone combines coastal paths with tracks through the surrounding fields. For a longer walk, you can follow the Coast Path south past South Milton Sands towards Hope Cove.

Kingsbridge is the nearest main town and sits at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary. It has independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a waterfront and the Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum.

Salcombe is further around the coast, while Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island are across the Avon Estuary to the west. For a wider choice of places to stay along this coastline, you can also browse our Devon coastal accommodation.