The Old Guard

Hope Cove, Devon
Self-catering
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From
£150 - £445
per night
From
£1100 - £3206
per week

An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

Bed

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

£150 - £445 per night

£1100 - £3206 per week

The Experience

The sound of the sea is with you wherever you go and on a stormy day the spray hurls itself dramatically across the garden – wonderful to watch from the vast window in the upstairs sitting room, which doubles as the master bedroom by day. Pale, uncluttered walls, natural wood table and chairs and dark slate floors give an understated beach vibe; there’s another living area downstairs and both have TVs, games and toys.

Two perfectly presented bedrooms downstairs can be super kings or twins and both have crisp white linen and windows overlooking the garden. There’s a shared shower room down here and a wet room upstairs. You’ll also find a handy utility room with an extra loo and space for hanging wetsuits. The compact kitchen has everything you need and a porthole window for gazing at the sea while washing up.

Children can play safely on the lawn and dogs can sprawl while you fire up the barbecue or laze under a parasol.

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We think you'll love

  • Having an outdoor shower for sandy children and dogs after a day at the lovely beach just below you
  • Setting off on long walks along the Coast Path which can be reached almost directly beside you
  • Wild swimming, paddle boarding, surfing, kayaking or launching a blow-up dinghy from the dog-friendly beach
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You should know

  • There are a few steps which might be tricky for some
  • A maximum of two dogs are welcome at £50 per stay
  • Short breaks are available out of season, weekly lets only in the summer months

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £150
Weekly price
from £1100
Damage deposit
£500
1 House for 4
From £1503 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Extra double bed available in the living room to sleep up to 6 guests in total.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

This retreat is beyond words. Everything is well presented, all the necessities. The views were breathtaking. The village is very cute and has very good restaurants, a bar and pub. I will not tire of the view. Great for a short drive to nearby Kingsbridge and Salcombe which are worth a visit. Nearby Bantham beach is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Who would have thought I would be paddling in October. Devon and surrounding areas are extremely dog friendly. I cannot wait to visit again in Spring. Thank you Wendy.

Janice, Haslemere

Absolutely loved our stay at The Old Guard. Spotlessly clean, the house is in the most stunning location, just a few steps to the beach. Loved hearing the waves, which was about the only sound - so peaceful and relaxing. The house is really well equipped, particularly the kitchen which had everything we needed. The beds are particularly comfortable, and with lovely linen. Easy walk (along the beach at low tide, or the SW Coast Path at high tide) to Hope Cove where there's a good little convenience store. And also the Lobster Pod Bistro which is definitely worth a visit. Thank you Wendy!

Dini

Light and airy, this comfortable cottage with beachy vibes is the perfect place to enjoy all that the old fishing village of Hope Cove has to offer. Perfectly positioned, just a stone's throw from the pretty, sandy beach of Inner Hope. Large picture windows draw in the stunning sea views and the sound of the sea pervades. Where better than to sit on the deck watching the sunset across the bay.

Sheila, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Hope Cove, once a busy fishing village, has a thriving community with two pubs, a restaurant, a hotel which serves fabulous cream teas and a village post office/store – all of which are minutes away. Try lobster and chips at The Lobster Pods or head to Oceans in Bolberry, 3km. Salcombe is a couple of hours walking on the Coast Path or 10 mins in the car. Kingsbridge, five miles, has a cinema.

Local points of interest from Wendy Winter

  • Enjoy the constantly changing views where no two days are the same. Wake up to an awe-inspiring sea stretching to the horizon, enjoy sunsets on the deck with a glass in hand or watch the waves crashing against the sea wall when the weather gets wild.
  • There are many lovely walks in the area, one of our favourites leads up to Bolt Tail along the SWCP. Make it as lengthy as you like – a short loop returning back through the square of thatched cottages or hike as far as Salcombe for lunch and a taxi home.
  • Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Swimming and Sailing are just a few of the popular water sports activities enjoyed here. Surfing and bodyboarding are great in the right conditions, or visit Bantham beach, fantastic for surfing, a short drive away.
  • Walk across to outer Hope Cove either over the beach at low tide or along the cliff path. Stop off at The Hope and Anchor, The Cove or the Lobster Pods for lunch or dinner. For a longer walk, the Beach House at South Milton Sands is worth the extra stroll.
  • Nearby, stunning Salcombe has harbour views, rugged walks, dog-friendly beaches, abundant sailing, and a wonderful array of boutiques, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Or visit the lively market town of Kingsbridge, set in an AONB on the Kingsbridge Estuary.
  • National Trust places nearby – Overbeck’s subtropical garden in Salcombe; Soar Mill Cove, for dog walks and a picnic spot; South Milton Sands, a dog friendly beach with the distinctive Thurlestone Rocks; Greenway, Agatha Christie’s home on the River Dart.

Introducing

Wendy Winter

Paul and Wendy are lifelong visitors to Hope Cove – Wendy's family have been holidaying in the area for many generations. When The Old Guard came on the market a few years ago, they knew they had found a special place. They live in Devon and come to Hope Cove with their family as often as they can. They firmly believe holiday homes should be lived in and they want others to enjoy the house.