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Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and a candle on the windowsill.
A living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with a view of the sea.
A stone pathway leading to a seating area with wooden chairs, overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and hills.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a trash can.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Devon
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hope Cove, England
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hope Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Inner Hope
    ‪3 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon

The Old Colonial House originally built in the 1920s is set in a dramatic position facing due west across Hope Cove, the beach and Bigbury Bay. Starboard has stunning uninterrupted views from all the rooms, it has a large 50 foot+ private terrace which offers spectacular views of the sunset. The property nestles between the twin villages of Inner & Outer Hope on the South West Coastal Path. You will find us just below St. Clements, the 16th Century Fisherman's Chapel. Starboard is a fabulous Hope Cove accommodation recently refurbished and featuring breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline, stretching far beyond Burgh Island and along the South Devon coast. A perfect seaside holiday destination, just a minutes walk from one of Devon's most beautiful secluded sandy beaches.
Please note we are Friday - Friday bookings. We do not supply towels.
A separate self contained studio flat is also available if you need additional space, it can sleep up to 4 and has its own shower ensuite and kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1677554
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is on the beach. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sea N Shore and Quayside Leisure Centre. Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting.
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Hope Cove, England

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boat Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inner Hope - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Milton Sands - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pilchard Inn - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views from one of the best located cottages in Devon located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kingsbridge cottage is just steps away from Hope Cove Beach and Boat Beach. Inner Hope and Mouthwell Sand are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful location with stunning views, well appointed and very comfortable beds. I would suggest you take your own casserole dish and frying pan plus more drying up towels. I recommend Starboard for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the bay from the cottage is wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but we felt that it could have been a lot cleaner and tidier.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location in Hope Cove
Sunset over the cove
Sunset over the cove
Florence loved the view
Rare sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

A really lovely home from home. I felt well rested and amazing view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic ocean views and comfortable property. Other reviews have mentioned somewhat tired kitchen and furniture but the beds are comfy and the bed linen is good quality. Watching the seals in the bay was a first for us, this and the views together with the proximity of the beach and a superb pub/restaurant means we would recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Always a joy to stay in this unique home. Probably the best weather we have ever had in Hope Cove over the May Bank Holiday week, producing some extraordinary sunsets across the bay. For other visitors please note that the Lobster Pods don't open until late June, so the Cove and the Hope & Anchor were super busy. In fact, the latter was turning away anyone without an advance booking... The Cove was inundated with takeaway orders by those choosing to stay on the beach in the Mediterranean-style evening weather. Bantham beach and car park looked like the halcyon days of the 1970s when we visited on the Sunday, the overflow car park was almost full and the beach was teeming with activity. Wonderful to see, We prepared a lot of our own food, stocked the fridges with a variety of drinks and had the best seats in the whole area, sitting on the terrace in the glorious evening sunshine. We also had a visit from a pod of 4 dolphins swimming past the Shippen Thank you again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay at the idyllic Starboard!

The Perfect accommodation in the most idyllic of locations!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location in charming seaside village

Great location right next to beach with stunning views - and parking!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Home from home second stay this year as love it so much. Nothing else will live up to the spectacular views and cosy atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hope Cove

Lovely house with amazing views!! Our second stay here, we definitely recommend this property and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hope Cove Colonial Cottage

Great views. Good kitchen - diner area. Parking good. Location great. Two good bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr Norton

Another absolutely stunning stay at Starboard looking forward to the next time already !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Beautiful property which lived up to expectations. Excellent space indoors, and a wonderful outdoor paved area overlooking the cove, but entirely private. We had two parking spaces.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Starboard

Excellent setting and location. State of repair and presentation below par
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage with Great Views

Very good two bedroom cottage/ bungalow. Good kitchen-dining- living area. Two shower rooms. Low key style - relaxing - seaside. God patio. Parking. Access via narrow lane. Short walk to pub & restaurants. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing location

This is a perfect get away location. Breathtaking views, two pubs nearby and very comfortable. WiFi was intermittent at times but with the views and seals keeping us entertained it wasn’t a big problem. We did let the owners know about it not being clean and they were going to rectify this with the company they used. 100% would stay again it’s idilic.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sunny sunsets

the property is in a fantastic position and had everything that we needed. I took my 92 year old mother and it was perfect being on one level and having an easy access shower. She was able to enjoy looking out over the sea from all angles. I had the perfect spot for painting and my patner had easy access to fishing, sadly no fish!!!! but had back up sasages from our favourite local farm shop
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb views and incredible sunsets

2nd visit to Starboard and it works really well for us. Weather was a bit mixed, but it’s so close to the beach, restaurants and post office it’s no problem to make the most of sunny spells. Even on a full of wet day, the views are captivating. Comfortable beds, good open plan living space, fully equipped kitchen with a Nespresso coffee maker (don’t forget your pods) . Easy load in and out, car parking space backs up to the terrace, close to the sliding doors of the lounge. Very easy place to enjoy a relaxing break
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter bliss in a stormy week

We enjoyed our stay in the Starboard accommodation overlooking Hope Cove very much indeed. It felt more spacious than advertised, was clean and well equipped with one or two minor exceptions. Despite the stormy weather, we enjoyed the expansive views over sea and managed daily walks to the beaches below. The house was well heated and the beds comfortable - a King size double in one room and 3/4 single beds in the other. The two bathrooms were very good and hot water was plentiful. We can highly recommend this property, there is no better location in Hope Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The view is breathtaking and if you catch a sunset even more so. The accommodation is fine if a little worn around the edges but no big deal. The only things to point out to potential guests is that the WiFi is very slow even by Hope Cove standards. Not sure if there was an issue with it but something to be aware of. In addition there is no freezer just a small ice box at the top of one of the fridges. Worth bearing in mind if you do an online shopping order with frozen items. A handbook for the property would also be useful. After a few days we worked out that we could Bluetooth our phones to the sound system ( via trial and error) so could enjoy some music. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding location, stunning views

Really spacious house all on one level. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, which was great. Master bedroom has very comfortable superking bed, 4 singles in bedroom 2. Great Kitchen/dining/living room with big sofas, farmhouse table, plenty of fridge space etc. All the rooms (apart from bathrooms) faced the sea, with views of Inner and Outer Hope Cove, Bigbury Bay across to Burgh Island, and as far as Plymouth on a clear day, with Eddystome lighthouse visible at night. Big south-west facing terrace with table and chairs, sliding doors into the lounge, so really easy to get outside when the sun appeared. Living area was just as good on the wet days, watching the waves roll in and the family of seals visiting the harbour. Short walk (3 minutes) to all beaches, Cove bar/restaurant (good food) and Hope & Anchor pub (which we didn't try this time) . Allocated car space was very close to front door and patio door, so really easy to get in and out. We have booked again for 2024 , we've been coming to Hope Cove for many years, this was one of the best places to enjoy the amazing views. Owner was very friendly, responsive and helpful with my questions. Thank you for sharing your unique house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

The sea views from the cottage are amazing (including watching the seals) - Hope Cove is a charming coastal village. We're glad we went out of holiday season though as traffic and the tiny roads must be a struggle in season. Great to have our own parking outside Starboard. The village seems to be largely second homes/holiday cottages but its picturesque. We recommend 'The Cove' for food, coffee etc. The cottage has character and was spacious for us 2 - high ceilings/large mirrors helped that. The kitchen is well equipped. The superking bed and quilt were very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The central heating worked well although the property was cold when we arrived due to the timer having the incorrect time and the thermostat being set very low. As others have mentioned, the freezer compartment in (one of) the fridge(s) is small and its door wasn't attached very well (as reported to the owner on arrival). The TV is small for the size of room but not much of an issue as we had plenty of books. Wifi was 1.7Mb at best, often less. The 2 sofas have seen much better days (one had a split in the fabric near a previous repair) and they were rather uncomfortable. We appreciate this is a family holiday home and the owners may not be concerned about the sofas, however for the purposes of paying guests they weren't adequate. Just for reference the main door is at the rear of Starboard, and to use the oven, set the clock time. Overall, the views overcome any niggles
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

I know the area really well. Staying in the colonial house was always something I wanted to do. The rental was, as others have said is best described as comfortable. Very well stocked with everything one could want. No towels but we knew that so took our own. All the rooms are very spacious. Only a small freezer which might be useful to know. 2 fridges though. Very warm. The heating was set to come on and made it very comfortable. I don’t know if the owners know but we felt the cleaning was not up to scratch, there were loads of cobwebs in the bathroom, rugs obviously not hoovered under, the shower curtain needs changing as very stained. There is also a leak coming from somewhere in the heating cupboard. We watched seals in the bay every morning. The neighbours next door were very helpful. When we arrived we could not open the patio doors which I communicated to the owner who arranged a locksmith to come out promptly which was great. There is no facility for recycling which surprised us so we carried it around in the back of our car for days hoping to find somewhere to no avail !! Finally in the last morning I spotted the recycling van in the lane who were happy to take it !! They explained obviously incurs an extra cost. Anyway sorted.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Der Kontakt mit dem Host war sehr gut. Die Beschreibung des Wohnortes war sehr gut. Fantastische Aussicht und Nähe zum Strand. A really lovely place. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

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This is our family holiday home and we love sharing it, so as many people as possible can experience the stunning views and unique coastal location

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This is an amazing location with special views out across the beach and along the Devon and Cornish coasts

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