Sloopside - Main House, Bantham, South Devon

Sloopside is a spacious and contemporary holiday home providing high-quality, comfortable accommodation. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Bantham village on the mouth of the Avon Estuary, the house is within easy walking distance of unspoilt Bantham Beach, popular with surfers, wild swimmers and other water sports enthusiasts. The historic 16th century Sloop Inn is a stone's throw from the front door. Stunning Panoramic views of Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island complete this beautiful place to stay.

We are available to contact during your stay if needed, guests will receive a pre arrival email with our contact details one week before arrival date

Beautiful Bantham beach is lovingly described as a tiny jewel along this stretch of stunning coastline. The sapphire blue sea and golden sands make this an unforgettable holiday destination. The waves attract surfers from all around the world but if you prefer a more relaxing stint on the water, Bantham Surf Academy will helpfully provide you with paddleboards, kayaks, wetsuits and all the information you need. Instructors are available to take you out in groups or one-one sessions if you fancy some extra tuition.
Just minutes from here is the pretty harbour, where you can while away the hours crabbing, sailing, or just watching the boats go by.
The Gastrobuses are a regular summer feature on the beach. Gourmet burgers, Devon ice-cream and amazing sandwiches are readily available all through the summer. Throw in some regular pizza nights with some live music and you’ve got yourself the perfect evening.
The village itself is host to a fantastic pub/restaurant - The Sloop Inn. Here you can find delicious freshly cooked meals, an ever changing selection of creative daily specials using some of the freshest fish, meat and game and the finest local produce Devon has to offer. Head up to the village shop which stocks a great range of groceries, newspapers, freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as all your holiday essential including wetsuits, bodyboards and buckets & spades. Its beautiful terrace cafe produces a spectacular Devon Cream Tea which you can sample whilst overlooking the estuary and debating the age old question; Jam or Cream first?

Guests have access to all areas of the main house at Sloopside however please respect the privacy of guests at the annexe next door and avoid walking through their garden to access the garden of the main house. Use the external staircase in the main house to get out to the garden. If you have surf boards or kayaks, you can carry these through to the garden via the passageway at the side of the house beside the bins. You can access the communal washing line via the gate at the back of the car park.

The house has a reverse-level arrangement with living spaces on the first floor, making the most of the panoramic views of Bigbury Bay and iconic Burgh Island. It is a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends.


Accommodation:

The front door opens onto a spacious entrance hall with storage for coats and shoes, a cloakroom and a utility cupboard housing the washing machine and tumble dryer.

Just off to the left of the entrance hall are two well-appointed bedrooms that open onto the sunny garden. The main bedroom with en-suite shower room is furnished with a very comfortable super king bed that can also be arranged as twin singles, a wardrobe and a large chest of drawers. Next door is the double bedroom with a comfortable king-size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Opposite is the family bathroom with basin, WC and a shower over the bath.

To the right of the entrance hall is the bunk room with two sets of full-size bunk beds and a large chest of drawers, and next to that is a wet room with a shower, butler's sink and hanging rack for wet suits and swimmers.

Upstairs is large, airy and mainly open plan with a wide balcony running the width of the house. The well-equipped kitchen area is complete with a large island and breakfast bar, induction hob, oven, combination microwave oven, large fridge with ice box and wine fridge; perfect for preparing meals with family and friends to enjoy inside at the dining table for ten or al fresco in the covered dining area during warmer weather. There is a cloakroom just off the kitchen area.

The living area has a smart TV and two large leather sofas for relaxation. A wood-burning stove makes it cosy during the colder months.

Also upstairs is the first floor bedroom with a tranquil, New England feel, en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath, a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The comfortable king-size bed looks out to sea.

Outside:

Stairs from the outdoor dining area lead down to the sunny private garden with a spacious patio and lawn lined with borders of evergreen hedging. Bench seating, sun loungers and a barbecue are provided, plus a Little Tikes Wendy House for children.

The South West Coast Path runs right past Bantham - A ferry is available to take you across the River Avon (Not available all year round) and nature lovers may just glimpse Kingfishers, Housemartins and Guillemots in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Look towards the shoreline and occasionally they’ll be a shy seal among the rocks or even a playful dolphin. If you want to venture further afield, Kingsbridge and Salcombe are only a few miles away and the historic Tudor town of Totnes just slightly further.
'Outside Outside' activity centre and cafe, Woodlands Adventure Theme Park, South Devon Chilli Farm, and Kents Cavern are all nearby days out, particularly good for little ones. If you fancy a change from the coast, you can head inland to stunning Dartmoor National Park, with it’s magnificent Tors and wild ponies, it’s just a short drive away.

Parking - There is parking for up to three cars at the Main House, there are two parking spaces in the car park below The Annexe next door and there is a further third space available if needed on the hard standing in front of the Main House

Garden - Please respect the privacy of guests at the annexe next door and avoid walking through their garden to access the garden of the main house. Use the external staircase in the main house to get out to the garden. If you have surf boards or kayaks, you can carry these through to the garden via the passageway at the side of the house beside the bins. You can access the communal washing line via the gate at the back of the car park.