Live to the ebb and flow of the tides. Wake up in shoreside style and roll out of bed to coffee with a sea view and long, lazy days with your toes in the sand. Yo-yo between beach life and luxury coastal living in these sensational seaside cottages in Devon.
1. The Downs, Torquay
Best for: Romantic getaways
Sleeps 2
Curl up in the opulence of a French-style bed under the chandelier, and open your eyes to the beauty of Babbacombe beach winking through the French doors. Explore Torquay’s iconic seaside, sip bubbly on the decking watching waves lap the shoreline, and tuck into fish and chips on the promenade or treat yourself to Michelin-starred dining at The Elephant.
2. Burgh Island Hideaway, Bigbury-on-Sea
Best for: Literary inspiration
Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Stay bang-on-the-beach in a designer apartment boasting eye-popping sea views in every direction. Breakfast on the balcony, gazing out across golden sands to Burgh Island and the Art Deco Hotel that inspired two of Agatha Christie’s novels. Or perhaps you’d prefer to lap up the views from the chaise longue after a relaxing session in the indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna?
3. Coastguard Cottage, Dawlish
Best for: Storm-watching in chic style
Sleeps 4
Hunker in a coastguard cottage perched above the sea wall, where you can make the most of a chic and contemporary interior nudging the ocean. Watch the drama of storms scudding in from behind floor-to-ceiling windows, explore the shops of Dawlish and the rolling dunes of Dawlish Warren, and when the sun shines kick back on your water’s-edge terrace.
4. Ocean Point, Saunton
Best for: A family surfing break in superior style
Sleeps 4
Make yourself at home in a stylish apartment offering spectacular views over the peeling waves of one of Devon’s most famous and consistent surfing beaches. Yo-yo between surfing life on Saunton Sands and your luxury apartment decked out with all the luxuries of underfloor heating, sparkling sea views, plush furnishings and storage space for all your wet and sandy beach gear.
5. Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth
Best for: Regal city style beside the seaside
Sleeps 6
If you’re looking for a combo of city life and the seaside, bag this Italianate apartment in an unrivalled location in the port city of Plymouth. Step out onto the Hoe and take a twirl of the historic sites including the lido and lighthouse, roam the cobbled streets of the Barbican, hit the beach, or relax in opulent style soaking up spectacular views over Plymouth Sound to Drake Island.
6. Breakwater, Seaton
Best for: Seafront luxury on the Jurassic Coast
Sleeps 6
Rustle up a feast of fresh West Country ingredients in your coastal kitchen and dine with the sea in sight, in this contemporary beach apartment perched above Seaton’s seafront. Oozing cool coastal style, with surfboards, shells and starfish decorations, it’s easy to sink into the creature comforts and watch beach life go by outside the windows. However, make sure you step out and explore the jewels of the Jurassic coast, with activities such as fossil hunting, rock pool rambles and wildlife spotting in nearby nature reserves.
7. Kittiwake, Hallsands
Best for: Modern luxury in a historic seaside setting
Sleeps 8 + 2 dogs
Escape to one of the most southerly points of Devon’s coastline, and stay in an idyllic beach retreat nudging the South West Coast Path in the historic fishing village of Hallsands. Enveloped in contemporary style, sizzle up a barbecue on the patio, sink into the freestanding bath and enjoy home entertainment in the snug and games room. Then step out into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, padding along white-sand beaches, tackling the coastal trails and taking in the scenery from Start Point lighthouse, less than a mile away.
8. Coast View, Woolacombe
Best for: Hot tub with a sea view
Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs
Famous for its surfing beach and aprés surf scene, the seaside town of Woolacombe makes a fantastic location for a group or family beach holiday in Devon. Make a splash in the waves, fuel up in cool coastal eateries, and come back to the luxury of a private, five-bedroom holiday home overlooking the Atlantic. Whether you surf check from the hot tub, lounge on the sea-view patio or relax beside the log-burning stove, this luxury beach house flaunts everything you need for the perfect group holiday in Devon.
9. The Crab Pot, Beesands
Best for: Five-star luxury on the seafront
Sleeps 12 + 1 dog
Lap up designer beach style and sparkling views of Start Bay from a five-star pad perched on the seafront in beautiful Beesands. Let the weather dictate whether you plump for a sunny spot on the wraparound balcony or cosy up in front of the woodburner, and make the most of the views on every level of your luxurious home made for memorable beach breaks with friends and family. If you fancy all the trimmings, maid service is also available.
10. Wolborough House, Brixham
Best for: Large groups seeking a stately residence beside the sea
Sleeps 16
If you’re looking for a large group get-together in palatial style, look no further than this luxury holiday house overlooking Brixham harbour. At home you can enjoy all the bells and whistles of sumptuous furnishings (think sleigh beds and freestanding bathtubs), sea views inside and out, a private gym, a swimming pool and a playroom. You may find it hard to tear yourself away, but it’s just a pebble’s throw to the beauty of Brixham harbour and beach, begging you to break out for saltwater dips, boat trips and Devon’s finest seafood beside the ocean.
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