Bumble Cottage

This beautiful holiday cottage in a small South Hams village is what dreamy Devon holidays are all about. Forget pokey and dark, Bumble Cottage is light-soaked and spacious with oodles of tastefully styled rooms to unwind in with all the family, including the dog.

Leave the door, and it’s mere steps to the nature lover’s paradise at Slapton Ley. Amble two minutes in the opposite direction and you’ll find yourself on miles of pearly white beach edging one of Devon’s most beautiful bays. Sunny days are spent lazing on the beach or paddling in the ocean while cooler days are whiled away over a seafood lunch in nearby Dartmouth. Of course, if you’d prefer to hang out at home you’ll be able to do so in complete comfort, either playing boardgames in the lounge in front of the fire or curling up in one of four fabulous bedrooms to catch up on your reading. Cook dinner in the fully fitted kitchen, potter the nearby coast path, throw sticks into the sea for the dog, then enjoy dinner and a G&T on the front terrace in the salty air. The cottage also has a second garden to the back which is accessed via the kitchen. Beautifully designed, it includes a gravel terrace with bench and BBQ on one level, and a pergola with festoon lights and a dining set on another.

Bumble Cottage is delightfully traditional on the outside and fabulously chic on the inside. Lovingly restored by its owners, every room has been immaculately designed and styled. Stroll up the front path and through the main entrance and you’ll discover a gorgeous airy space that’s peppered with original features of exposed stone and timber; beautifully balanced with sea-foam green walls, contemporary Scandi-inspired furniture and textured soft furnishings. There are areas to get cosy in like the ground floor snug with cast iron bread oven (uncovered during the property's restoration), while the open plan kitchen / diner with its breakfast bar is where you can converge for a frothy coffee and conversation. Upstairs is all about having your own sanctuary to retreat to, and with four luxury bedrooms to choose from (two with waterside views), you’ll be able to indulge in blissful afternoon naps and deeply comfortable nights of sleep.

Torcross is a uniquely positioned slice of idyllic village life on the Devonshire coastline. Sporting a Mediterranean-like seascape to the front, it is backed by the lushest of countryside behind, both spliced by the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve which is also the largest natural lake in south-west England. Virtually equidistant from the towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge there’s plenty to see and do in the area so, for a special occasion meal out or a spot of boutique shopping you’re no more than a short drive away. Torcross itself is home to the seafront Start Bay Inn, so those in the mood for good old fashioned pub food will be delighted by the quality of food and its colossal portions. Slightly further afield but not by much, Stokeley Farm Shop is a great spot for stocking up on locally made gifts and homegrown produce. They also serve a mean full English and wood-fired pizzas but be sure to get there early as it’s one of the worst kept secrets in the South Hams.

Entrance hall with staircase and snug / study to the right (leading to the kitchen / diner), living room to the left.

Living

On the ground floor, this beautiful room features two stylish sofas, an armchair and occasional furniture pieces including a mirror and bookshelf. A log-burner sits centred at the far end with a 36" Smart TV mounted to the wall. There are books and games provided as well as a Bluetooth speaker for entertainment. Guests are requested to please supply their own logs for the log-burner and will be able to restock at the local farm shop. This room has underfloor heating

Snug / study

Furnished with a sofa, armchair and console table, it has views towards the ley and makes the perfect reading spot

Kitchen / diner

Accessed through the snug the kitchen / diner features a hardwood table and chairs, and a kitchen island with bar seating. Bright and contemporary, the kitchen abounds with storage, worktop space and appliances. There’s an electric hob with extractor fan, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave and integrated dishwasher as well as an exceptional range of cookware, utensils and appliances including a slow cooker, food processor and Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own Vertuo pods).

Utility area

Housing a washing machine and tumble dryer

All bedrooms are located upstairs on the first floor and have USB sockets

Master Bedroom

This spacious bedroom features exposed roof beams and stunning views over Slapton Ley. The room is furnished with a king-size bed, bedside tables and an armchair as well as a free-standing wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror

Bedroom Two

Also boasting incredible ley views, this lovely bedroom is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and an armchair. The original fireplace (which is not in use) is a charming decorative feature

Bedroom Three

Located at the back of the cottage this spacious room is bright and inviting and features a double bed, bedside tables and hanging space

Bedroom Four

Perfectly configured for versatility, this light and bright room features twin beds which can be linked to form a king size (on request), bedside tables and a gentleman's wardrobe with hanging space and shelves.

There is a travel cot available to use but please note that guests will need to bring own cot bedding.

Family Bathroom

Situated on the first floor, this bathroom has a large walk-in shower, hand basin, heated towel rail, illuminated mirror with demister pad, shaver socket and WC

Bathroom Two

Situated on the ground floor, this bathroom has a bath with shower over, heated towel rail, mirror, handbasin and WC

Outside

​The front of the cottage you'll find a garden with a bench and paved dining area with a rattan-style outdoor suite of table and chairs. The garden is laid to gravel and overlooks the ley so the views for your alfresco dining are pretty spectacular. This area also features a fire pit with grill

To the back of the property there is a beautifully landscaped tiered garden with a gravel terrace, bench and gas BBQ on one level, and a pergola with festoon lights and a dining set on another. This garden area is accessed from the kitchen and has several steps leading to up each level

Parking

One parking permit is provided for parking located roughly 150m away. Guests are asked to please load and unload outside of the property. For additional parking in the area please click here*

* Please note the Tank Car Park is closed from 7th September 2026 due to sea defence work

Please note that from 7th September 2026 until June 2027 the nearby public Tank Car Park will be out of action. You will still have a parking permit for parking 150 meters away though.

From 7th September - 17th October, sea defence operations work will be set up in the Tank Car Park, some noise will be heard during this time.

From 17th October, sea defence work to Torcross Sea Front will commence. The work will be dependent on the tides, with the rocks being placed when the tide is low, in a 25 metre stretch from the sea wall out to sea. The rock armour defence will be built in 5 metre sections within the low tide windows starting at the southern end (where At The Beach apartments are located), working in parallel along the beach towards the northern end slipway.

Completion of works is estimated for Spring 2027 time. It will take approximately 4-5 months to complete the main rock armour, so the works will be ongoing over the autumn and winter months, with the area around the car park and slipway. We anticipate that this will likely create additional noise in the area. You won't be able to see the works happening but the works will likely have some noise impact. For more information, please contact the Luxury Coastal Team.

Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver

We ask our guests for a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 

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Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.