A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning
Tastefully refurbished, within metres of the beach, and with gorgeous views over Slapton Ley. This lovely couples’ hideaway in the small South Hams village of Torcross is what dreamy coastal getaways are all about. Detached and set over two floors, the cottage has a beautiful upper floor open plan living area with views over the ley, and a fabulous master bedroom with large shower room downstairs. Parking is provided with a permit for the nearby car park
Good Housekeeping Bond We ask our guests for a £75 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Kingsbridge
Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is near the beach. Bigbury Golf Club and Cayman Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park. Dartmouth Leisure Centre and Sea N Shore are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Beesands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.3 km
Dartmoor National Park - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
Getting around
Staverton Station - 31 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
The Dodbrooke Inn - 15 min drive
Costa Coffee - 14 min drive
The Crabshell Inn - 13 min drive
The Ferry Inn - 23 min drive
The Regal Club - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning?
As of 31 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning on 21 May, 2026 start from S$276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A lovely cottage for couples in the pretty south Devon village of Torcross, South Hams with stunning located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps away from Slapton Sands and South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead. English Channel and Beesands Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for reviewing your stay.
We are so pleased the place was as described and we do hope to welcome you to stay again.
Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site
8/10 Good
8 Jul, 2025
Lovely stay at Swan’s Nest
We had four nights at the Swan’s Nest. Accommodation was first rate, everything you could need for a break, kitchen very well equipped, modern furnishings and decoration. Loved sitting in the window looking out at the Ley and the beach is on the doorstep!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Hi Janine, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay. The window is the perfect spot for watching the world go by and the beach is so close. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Laura
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
heather m.
18 Aug, 2025
Lovely spot
Beautiful views to be had from the upstairs lounge big windows. Yet only steps from the beach.
Walks at the far end of estuary were lovely.
heather m.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Sept, 2025
Wonderful accommodation with a beautiful view
A lovely property in Torcross, with a stunning view of the ley.
The house is 'upside down' in that the sleeping quarters are downstairs and the living area is upstairs with large windows overlooking the ley. It has a very well furnished kitchen, a comfortable bedroom and very relaxing living area.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Oct, 2023
Beautiful stay at the Swans Nest
We had a lovely stay at the Swans Nest! It was very well equipped and clean and beautifully decorated. Perfect location for a relaxing stay, and loved ooking at over the beautiful lake view every day!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2023
Hi Sophie & Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay at Swans Nest and loved the property. Waking up to the view of the lake is a perfect wake-up, isn't it? We hope to welcome you back in the future, Best wishes - Luxury Coastal
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia P.
3 Jul, 2023
Beautiful holiday home
Every thing you needed there for us wonderful accommodation good communication with host will definitely go back
Julia P.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Hello Julia, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you found the property wonderful and experiences good communication from your host. We would love for you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul, 2023
Super stay
Incredible views over the lake while only minute to the beach.the local farm shop is top notch for beer and pizza.dartmouth is a fabulous place.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Hi Ian,
Thankyou for taking the time to make a review on your stay at Swans Nest.
We are so glad to hear you had a great stay, with incredible views over the lake. We are also happy to hear you found a local farm shop that you enjoyed.
We hope to welcome you back to one of our properties again in the future.
Kind Regards
Luxury Coastal
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Nov, 2023
Lovely 5 day stay
Lovely stay in a clean, comfortable.
Super comfy bed, well kitted out kitchen- has everything we needed.
Beautiful views of the ley, watching the birds and sky.
Seconds to walk to the beach.
Nice local cafes etc and great nearby village pubs.
Highly recommend staying here.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2023
Hi Angela,
Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us.
We are so delighted to hear you had a lovely stay at Swan's Nest and enjoyed that beautiful view! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again.
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Dec, 2023
Nice spot for a weekend away
Swans Nest is a thoughtfully prepared and cosy retreat just a stones throw from the beach. Comfy lounge with views over Slspton Ley. A well equipped kitchen makes self catering easy. Or if you prefer, the Start Bay Inn is a short stroll away, offering a variety of dishes and excellent fish and chips. We’d stay again and would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2023
Hi Richard,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay.
We are so delighted to hear you had a nice weekend getaway at Swan's Nest and enjoyed being so close to the beach. We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future.
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul, 2023
Very clean and nicely furnished house with a lovely view over Slapton Ley.
The house was very nicely furnished and decorated. The upstairs lounge area has lovely views over Slapton Ley from big windows. The kitchen was well equipped and the owners provided welcome milk, tea, coffee and biscuits. Downstairs there is a lovely bathroom and comfortable bedroom.
Outside there is only very small yard (accessed via the alleyway). OK for storing wet or sandy gear but not suitable for sitting outside, however the beach is only a few steps along the alley so not a problem!
We very much enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Hi Joanna,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
It is so wonderful to hear the house was nicely furnished and you enjoyed the view over Slapton Ley from the lounge! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us at Luxury Coastal again in the future.
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Jan, 2024
Just lovely
Swan’s Nest was immaculate. Everything went so smoothly from booking right through to leaving the property. The owner is friendly, very kind and concerned that all is well with your stay. Swan’s nest is contemporary in design & very well equipped. We could cook full meals when we wanted to easily. As for the views….. they are glorious! We were there mid January so we had short days but for parts of the days we were indoors was wonderful to look out at the lake. Torcross is lovely too. We would certainly come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2024
Hi Mary-Louise,
Thank you so much for your review, so glad to hear you had a smooth stay and enjoyed the beautiful views.
Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Best wishes,
Luxury Coastal
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
5 Jul, 2024
Perfect
Swan’s Nest was fantastic. The location could not be better with delightful views over the Ley. The layout of the property has been carefully considered to take advantage of this with all the open plan living accommodation upstairs, being flooded with light, through two very large picture windows but because you are upstairs it is also private. The bedroom and bathroom are both very comfortable. The bathroom is a good size with a lovely large walk in shower which has both an overhead rain-head and adjustable wall mounted shower. The entire space is immaculately clean and has everything you could possibly need.
Torcross never feels crowded but the best time is in the evenings when day trippers leave and you can just enjoy looking out over the Ley watching the wildlife, fantastic entertainment.
Jan B.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Hi Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review following your recent stay at Swan's Nest. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property and its location. The wildlife in the Ley is wonderful and Swan's Nest is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the activity. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
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