Michael's and Katie’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
You must pop to this pretty thatched village on our doorstep! There are lakes, parkland, a playground and a really lovely craft courtyard where you can see artisans at work. There’s a blacksmith and glassblowing, and excellent ice cream from Cockington Court tea rooms.
The thatched pub in the village is certainly worth a visit - The Drum. Tons of seating indoor and out. Excellent children’s menu, and lovely for grown ups too!
Cockington is a good walk from Thorpe Lodge, under an hour and mostly along the sea front. If you’re driving, take change for the parking meter as there’s no RingGo option.
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Parque rural de Cockington
You must pop to this pretty thatched village on our doorstep! There are lakes, parkland, a playground and a really lovely craft courtyard where you can see artisans at work. There’s a blacksmith and glassblowing, and excellent ice cream from Cockington Court tea rooms.
The thatched pub in the village is certainly worth a visit - The Drum. Tons of seating indoor and out. Excellent children’s menu, and lovely for grown ups too!
Cockington is a good walk from Thorpe Lodge, under an hour and mostly along the sea front. If you’re driving, take change for the parking meter as there’s no RingGo option.
Beaches
A brilliant beach, our favourite with children in tow, is Broadsands. Just 6.9 miles drive away, it’s quite sandy, there are rock pools to explore, paddle board and kayak hire, and a cafe with lovely ice cream. A lovely big field for frisbee or ball games.
The Dartmouth steam train route runs through this area, so you may be treated to plumes and the bold, cheery whistle as the carriages pass!
There is a super, short walk over the headland from which to enjoy fantastic views. The walk takes you to Elberry Cove, which is only accessible by foot. It’s where Agatha Christie used to swim most days!
This is a fab day when the sun shines…
Easy drive, takes around 20 mins - lovely big car park
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Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadA brilliant beach, our favourite with children in tow, is Broadsands. Just 6.9 miles drive away, it’s quite sandy, there are rock pools to explore, paddle board and kayak hire, and a cafe with lovely ice cream. A lovely big field for frisbee or ball games.
The Dartmouth steam train route runs through this area, so you may be treated to plumes and the bold, cheery whistle as the carriages pass!
There is a super, short walk over the headland from which to enjoy fantastic views. The walk takes you to Elberry Cove, which is only accessible by foot. It’s where Agatha Christie used to swim most days!
This is a fab day when the sun shines…
Easy drive, takes around 20 mins - lovely big car park
Our favourite beach to walk to, Meadfoot is a direct 20 minute march or pretty 40 min coast path meander for the sure-footed.
Meadfoot is quite gravelly, with great rocks to clamber over when the tide is low. The cafe is very good - friendly, super ice cream and occasional Friday pizza evenings during high season. Fish n chip nights are on a Wednesday during July and August.
We often see seals at Meadfoot, and they’ve been known to join us a few meters away when enjoying a swim!
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Meadfoot Beach
Our favourite beach to walk to, Meadfoot is a direct 20 minute march or pretty 40 min coast path meander for the sure-footed.
Meadfoot is quite gravelly, with great rocks to clamber over when the tide is low. The cafe is very good - friendly, super ice cream and occasional Friday pizza evenings during high season. Fish n chip nights are on a Wednesday during July and August.
We often see seals at Meadfoot, and they’ve been known to join us a few meters away when enjoying a swim!