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Thurlestone
A few miles west of Hope Cove, a compact rock arch rises from the centre of Thurlestone
Bay. South Milton Sands edges the water, a long, coarse-grain beach backed by dunes that
shelter a prime shore-side eatery. Inland lies sleepy Thurlestone village, with its atmo-
spheric old pub and a swish modern hotel.
Sleeping & Eating
Thurlestone
( 01548-560382;
www.thurlestone.co.uk
; Thulestone; d £310-450; )
Smart blue parasols dot the
grounds, glass screens shelter the almost-infinity pool and supreme luxury reigns in
rooms, with super-fluffy bathrobes, crisp linens and balconies with sweeping sea views.
Prices drop by around £80 a night in spring and autumn.
LUXURY HOTEL
£££
Beachhouse
( 01548-561144;
www.beachhousedevon.com
;
South Milton Sands; mains £6-15; 9am-5pm Apr-Oct, to 9pm
Jul & Aug; 10am-4pm, plus to 9pm Fri & Sat Sep-Mar)
Great seafood and great sea views. One of
Devon's best beach-shack eateries is a funky, chilled-out place. Watch the waves while
feasting on cracked crab, steaming moules and juicy local beef burgers, followed by
scoops of Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream.
BISTRO
££
PUB
££
Village Inn
( 01548-860382;
www.thurlestone.co.uk
; Thulestone; mains £6-17; meals noon-2pm & 6-9pm Mon-Fri,
noon-9pm Sat & Sun)
A snug study in stone and wood, with benches and settles inside and pic-
nic tables outside. The food is firmly local, with fish brought in daily from Brixham for
platters that also feature smoked seafood. Or plump for a sarnie or the West Country
Aberdeen Angus steaks.
Getting There & Away
Kingsbridge
(20 minutes, two daily, Monday to Saturday) Bus 162, also runs to Hope
Cove (30 minutes).
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