The Village
A picturesque clifftop village overlooking Start Bay, Stoke Fleming is just 3 miles from Dartmouth and 17 miles from Salcombe. With a village shop, brilliant pub, local restaurant and one of UK’s best beaches, everything you need is right on the doorstep.
Blackpool Sands
Chosen by Conde Nast as the UK’s most beautiful beach in 2023, Blackpool Sands is a stunner. Perfect for exploring, relaxing, swimming or watersports, and home to the annual Tunes on the Sands Festival
(15 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
The Village Shop
Sunday papers, local groceries, and even forgotten toothbrushes: Laura, Jason and their team at the super-friendly village shop have it all, as well as barista coffee and freshly baked pastries each morning. Yum.
(1 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
The Green Dragon
An absolute cracker of a local pub: good food, open fires, local ales, a glorious beer garden and even their own gin. Georgie and Alan (and Clifford the dog, pictured!) always have a warm welcome for locals and visitors alike.
(2 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
The Beach Cafe
The Beach Cafe serves fabulous food, excellent coffee and even a cool glass of wine. Open til 6pm (and sometimes later on sunny days!). Keep an eye out for regular live music and the beach sauna…!
(15 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
Trattoria Spaggia
A bar and Italian restaurant that’s as stylish as it is relaxed - and right in the centre of the village! Serving fresh pasta and seafood straight from the coast, the Trattoria is generally open from 5pm ‘til 9pm (but do check seasonal opening hours!).
(2 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
The Stoke Lodge Hotel
A family-run hotel at the heart of village life, the Stoke Lodge Hotel has a creative and delicious seasonal menu and a newly renovated bar. Their sun-terrace also makes a great spot for a glass of wine and a bite to eat.
(3 minute walk from Studio Cottage)
