Why we love it
HarbourSide earns its place for one simple reason: the setting is hard to improve on. Facing the beach in the heart of Hope Cove, it gives you that rare sense of being fully part of a village by the sea rather than merely near it. The views across the bay to Bolt Tail and the breakwater shape the whole stay, whether you are watching the light change from the windows, heading down for an early swim or wandering a few minutes to supper after a day on the coast path.
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About the Property
HarbourSide is a straightforward, unfussy cottage whose real luxury is its position. Everything here turns towards the water: the beach immediately outside, the changing colour of the bay, and the broad coastal views that draw your eye from room to room. Interiors are simple and comfortable, which suits the mood of Hope Cove well; this is a place for sandy feet, sea air and slow evenings rather than over-designed theatrics. It works especially well for couples or a small family wanting a traditional South Hams seaside break with the village close at hand. The appeal lies in the ease of it all: beach first, then a walk, then supper nearby, with the sea never quite out of sight.
Location
Hope Cove
Hope Cove is one of those South Devon villages that still feels shaped by the sea. Smaller and quieter than some of its neighbours, it has a gentle, old-fashioned rhythm, with sandy beaches, low cliffs and the kind of coastal light that softens everything by late afternoon. From here, the South West Coast Path opens up some of the finest walking in the South Hams, while Salcombe and Kingsbridge are close enough for an outing without disturbing the slower pace. It suits travellers who want the Devon coast at its most relaxed: swims, cliff walks and long views over the water.
