A Village by the Sea
Thurlestone is one of Devon's
most famous coastal villages and Thurlestone
Beach is just on the edge of the historic centre,
close to the picturesque old stone and thatched buildings,
the church, a traditional inn, post office and the famous
hotel and restaurant.
There are many other beaches to explore along this beautiful
coastline, ideal for water sports enthusiasts, and local waters
are generally sheltered and safe so families can play and
relax. There are plenty of local South Devon attractions within
easy reach. Once you've been to Thurlestone you'll want to
come back again and again!
Places to Visit in Thurlestone
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Thurlestone Beach
There are many beaches to explore along this beautiful
coastline including Thurlestone Beach
and Thurlestone Sands, ideal for water
sports enthusiasts. Local waters are generally sheltered
and safe so families can also play and relax. Activities
close to Thurlestone beaches are available including;
windsurfing, surfing, horse riding, sea and course fishing,
canoeing, tennis and Scuba diving, to name just a few. |
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The Heritage Coastal Path
The Heritage Coastal Path runs through Thurlestone and
is the gateway to hundreds of miles of walking for those
who enjoy rambling in this beautiful landscape. |
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Thurlestone Village
The historic centre of Thurlestone Village features picturesque
old stone and thatched buildings, the church, a traditional
inn, a post office and the famous hotel and restaurant. |
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The Local Inn at Thurlestone
You'll find a warm welcome at the local inn at Thurlestone.
It has great character, the people are friendly and the
beer and food are fantastic. |
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Thurlestone Hotel & Country
Club Golf Course
Golf is a major part of the local scene, with the Thurlestone
Hotel & Country Club's course, and a private golf
club. |
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| Other Places
Within Easy Reach |
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Bantham
Bantham is renowned for its “chocolate box”
image of thatched cottages leading down to the sea and
offers one of the best sandy beaches in the area, affording
a superb view over to Burgh Island. A ‘must’
for any visitor is the village’s award-winning pub. |
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Hope Cove
Hope Cove is a delightful village, which is not only nestled
within a green valley but boasts two sheltered beaches.
The cove was originally a fishing and crabbing village
and fishing from the rocks continues to be enjoyed by
many. |
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Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island
The village of Bigbury boasts a delightful pub, village
stores and golf course. An enjoyable trip, for adults
and children alike, is the highly popular tractor trip
which takes passengers across to Burgh Island or for those
who enjoy a bracing stroll you can walk across, when the
tide permits. |
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Salcombe
The lovely harbour of Salcombe is close by and is famous
for it's sailing and boating community. You can take a
ferry from Salcombe across the estuary to the local sheltered
bays and coves and have a day discovering the beautiful
coastline of South Devon. Salcombe has great restaurants,
pubs, galleries and boutiques to explore - something for
everyone! |
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Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is a bustling market town with twice weekly
markets on the quayside and monthly Farmers’ markets.
There’s a host of individual shops up the narrow,
steep Fore Street, which are definitely worth a browse. |
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Modbury
Dating back to the 8th century, the three steep streets
which make up this little town of Modbury, will reward
any visitor. The streets are lined with old fashioned
teashops, art galleries and antique shops. The church
of St George, built in 1300, is very impressive. |
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Newton Ferrers
Newton Ferrers and its twin village of Noss Mayo lie on
either side of the River Yealm Estuary. It is a place
with beautiful steep wooded banks and creeks. The village
hill leads down past the shops to a delightful old pub.
Here the locals and the visiting yachtsmen gather on the
river's edge away from the hurly-burly burly of Plymouth
city just ten miles distant. |
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Noss Mayo
The village of Noss Mayo boasts two excellent pubs offering
a traditional atmosphere and ales. The village has a ferry
and there are opportunities for windsurfing and fishing
along with a beautiful coastal walk. |
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Torcross
The enchanting village of Torcross, sited in Start Bay,
has a famous artist’s colony and is well worth a
visit. Its first class array of pubs offer excellent cuisine. |
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Slapton
Slapton has to be on the list of places to visit for anyone
interested in WW2, as Slapton is famous for being used
as a practice area by the Americans for the Normandy invasion.
One exercise went tragically wrong and almost 800 servicemen
lost their lives. A Sherman tank stands at Torcross as
a tribute to those who lost their lives on that fateful
day and an obelisk has also been erected, by the USA,
a little way in from the beach. |
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Dartmouth
With over 30 restaurants and 14 bars, Dartmouth is an
excellent place to visit for those who enjoy dining out.
It is also excellent for sight-seeing with its quaint
narrow streets and ancient buildings. The mild south Devon
climate means that the area is home to many unusual and
exotic blooms. Local produce is plentiful with fish, wines,
ciders and, of course, clotted cream topping the menu! |
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Dartmoor
Dartmoor, with its 365 square miles of natural beauty,
needs little introduction. This national park of high
moorlands and sheltered valleys offers the visitor a stunning
array of attractions and places to visit. It is a haven
of peace and tranquillity. |
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| General
Attractions & Activities |
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Culture
In the surrounding area of South Devon, there are art
galleries and exhibitions, craft markets, open air theatre
and amateur theatrical shows, live music, open air concerts
on the band stand, choral concerts and popular artistes
in many of the pubs. |
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Wildlife
In the nearby Kingsbridge Estuary and just out to sea,
porpoises, dolphins and whales can often be seen. The
area is rich in birdlife including cirl bunting, egrets,
peregrines, sparrowhawks and buzzards. There are also
plenty of places around with farm animals to touch and
feed, wild animals to wonder at – penguins and
sea lions or tigers and snakes, fabulous fish or scary
sharks. |
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Gardens
There are many gardens in the nearby South Devon areas
including; tropical or English country, cliffside or woodland,
riverside or formal, or a little on the wild side. |
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Sports
There are many sports activities close to Thurlestone
including; windsurfing, surfing, horse riding, sea and
course fishing, canoeing, tennis and Scuba diving, to
name just a few. |
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Family Attractions
In nearby areas you'll find plenty of other attractions
for all the family including; steam trains and river boats,
caves and water slides, a model village and museum, vineyards,
horse riding and tennis. |
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