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Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach

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Interior
Front of property
Galley kitchen
Dining area
Sitting room through to dining/kitchen area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bantham, ENG
  • Bantham beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Burgh Island
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hope Cove Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach

Nestled sleepily in a corner of Bantham Village, Sherriffs is a thoroughly warm and welcoming ground floor holiday apartment. It’s perfect for families, particularly those with younger children or for anyone who has limited mobility.
Arguably the prime spot in this tiny South Devon Village. Across the road from the local pub and restaurant. A two minute walk from the quaint harbour on the Avon estuary and no more than 5 minutes walk down to Bantham beach - voted the 6th best in the world. It’s just as well this is an unpretentious and easy property as it’s surrounded by magnificence.
The large, light and airy galley kitchen has plenty of prep space, an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, large fridge, microwave, toaster and all the items you would expect to find in a well equipped family kitchen
The dining area is separated from the kitchen with a long breakfast bar and has a dining table for up to 8 people overlooked by an attractive farmhouse dresser. To the side is a lovely conservatory with ample seating, a television and views over the patio and garden all the way down to the river.
There are 3 comfortable Bedrooms
Bedroom one is a comfortable and spacious double room with French doors to a patio area with river views.
The second bedroom has twin beds, an additional pull out bed and a large chest of drawers. This room also has a washbasin and en-suite shower. A third family bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed, storage space and shelving containing a good collection of books for quieter days
There is a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, basin and toilet, along with an incredibly handy separate toilet and washbasin.
A small laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a small freezer can be found near the property entrance.
The garden has an extensive lawn with steps that lead down through the well maintained and attractive garden to a beautiful tree-lined path that goes down to Bantham Quay. There is outside seating for 8 people, perfect for sunset watching, alfresco dining and the occasional meteor shower!
A word from our owners - Liz and Roger
Roger first came down to Bantham as a young boy in 1952 and after many, many holidays down here over the years with family and friends they bought this property after an unexpected phonecall from the then owner told them they had half an hour to decide whether they wanted to buy it. Both decided that they didn’t want anyone else to have it and the deal was done. Three generations of family later they’re still enjoying holiday life down here as much as the family of Housemartins that nest on the ledge at the rear of the property.
“Nothing compares to those few days in Bantham, when you arrive, take a deep breath and relax into the village. It’s timeless and unchanging. Everything revolves around the tide and the silence and interrupted skies are just magical.”

PARKING INFORMATION
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Although the property does have a parking space for one car, if you do bring more than one car there is additional parking available in the Bantham Estate car park

Property manager

Bonita Jones
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are most welcome there is an additional charge of £40 per dog and we do ask to keep dogs off the furniture and beds please.
Please note that you will need to bring your own beach towels with you.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE NO EV CHARGING FACILITIES AT THE PROPERTY AND CHARGING YOUR CAR AT THE PROPERTY IS NOT PERMITTED

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this apartment is by the sea. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Salcombe and Start Point Lighthouse. Sea N Shore and Slapton Ley Field Centre are also worth visiting. With kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Bantham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Bantham beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Devon - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Burgh Island - 21 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Bigbury-on-Sea Beach - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 23 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring 'O' Bells - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seven Stars - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bantham beach, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and South West Coast Path Section 37 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 38 Trailhead and Leasfoot Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but needs some tlc

Lots of space and would have had ample bathrooms etc if shower had been working. All furniture, decor and equipment now looking tired... Might be better suited to families with young children who wouldn't want to feel so anxious about accidents etc
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location!

Great house, just as described. Amazing view - we'll definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

juliette g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This is a lovely, well equipt apartment, plenty of room for 3 adults and 4 children and a beautiful view from the conservatory. The garden was lovely and the steps down to the river were a bonus. The location was great, easy to get to the beach and the pub.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G., Pershore

Fantastic place to stay. One of the nicest properties in Bantham

Lovely well equipped property in an ideal location with a stunning view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jemma C.

A lovely property.

Brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

super accomodation in a great location

We had a wonderful stay at Sherriffs. The apartment was more than adequate for 4 adults and 3 children. The garden was beautiful with a lovely view of the river. Comfortable and well- equipped, we found everything we needed to cook and eat some of the wonderful local produce on offer from nearby towns. A short walk to some of the most stunning beaches was an added bonus. I highly recommend and look forward to booking this place again soon. Many thanks to our hosts, Liz and Roger.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane R.

Sherriffs, Bantham, Devon.

This was our ninth year at Sherriffs, and once again we had a lovely time. The cottage is well equippped with a secure garden for children. Five minute walk to a beautiful beach and the coastal paths. What more could one ask for!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harpa J.

Paradise

We loved our stay at Sheriffs. Bantham is a real paradise, the beach so peaceful and beautiful and the town so nice. The owners were extra helpful and nice and everything was just as promised. We would recommend Sheriffs to anyone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bill J.

Another great Golf Tour based on Sherriffs

Sherriffs does precisely what it says on the box, and it really is the ideal base for both young and old to explore and enjoy the South Hams and beyond. Our group of six golfers returned for yet another year, playing Thurlestone; Bigbury; St Mellion, and East Devon in our shirtsleeves. The local pub (the 'Sloop') serves great food and the Village Stores can top-up most essentials. The Village Inn in Thurlestone has just been completely re-fitted to a very high standard, and for a complete contrast try 'The Beach House' on South Milton Sands for a memorable lunch or supper. Can't recommend Sherriffs highly enough. We golfers have booked in for the same time next year!.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Perfect location and set up for a peaceful holiday

This was not my first visit to the property and it was as pristine as ever. The set up with plenty of beds and bathrooms works really well. The Sloop opposite is exceedingly friendly with plenty of locals and other visitors. The food is first rate with lots of fish as you would expect. Bantham is a great base for family beach holidays, golf, or just sightseeing. Sitting on the terrace with a drink at the end the day can't be beaten, always something to see on the estuary or Bigbury Golf Course. Very highly recommended. Ps Also very comfortable beds too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

The perfect place for our golfing holiday

Sherriffs is in an idyllic position, looking across the river estuary to Bigbury Golf Course. It is very well appointed with a superb conservatory where you can sit and simply watch the tide roll in and out, if that takes your fancy. It is also ideally situated for visiting other local courses, such as Thurlestone, and those not so local, for instance the challenging Nicklaus Course at St Mellion. So that's we golfers well provided for, but there is a whole lot more going on. A morning stroll round the Ham justifies the consumption of the full English breakfast at the Sloop Inn, only 50 yards away. The Sloop also serves as an ideal place to have dinner, ruling out all the usual problems over who is going to drive! The menu is interesting and varied. Landlord Rob will also supply a take-away service if you prefer to eat at the house. For those with deep pockets a visit to the Treby Arms at Sparkford is a real thrill. Just forget about the cost and indulge yourself in MasterChef level cooking. If fresh seafood is your thing, walk around to the Beach Hut at South Milton Sands for a lively experience of local produce. For the surfers of this world the beach is not far away, with a Surfing Academy and Lifeguards on duty. Burgh Island continues to hold a fascination for all who visit it. Dartmouth, Salcombe, Modbury and Kingsbbridge are all within a short drive and worth a visit. National Trust members will benefit from various Trust properties in the area. If you it in all the things to see and do in the area in short holiday you will return exhausted, but happy. We certainly did, but could still play better golf!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Sheriffs a Great position with fabulous views

When we arrived the house was very clean and tidy and well equipped with linen and towels. The toilets and washing facilities were clean and quite sufficient for 6 of us. The garden was well tendered and nice to sit outside on sunny evenings which we had on every day. We spent most our time playing golf and the local courses are very attractive and welcoming and would suit all different handicaps. One of the great advantages of Sherrifs is that there is a very good Pub, The Sloop, which provides excellent food and drink within walking distance. This is a property that I would recommend to families of all ages from toddlers with a lovely safe beach, to golfers and people who just want to relax.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A relaxing seaside village with riverside views

A most relaxing holiday in a comfortable, clean, light and airy ground floor apartment with fabulous views. We maintained and clean it felt welcoming and thoughtfully set up for us as new arrivals. It has a lovely conservatory where we sat looking out over the river and hills beyond basking in the warm sun. There is one good step up into the house from the main entrance but it is easy to enter via the conservatory where the step is shallow. The good sized garden is private and secure from the road and very child friendly with grass areas big enough for a good game of badminton or volleyball. We wanted for nothing as the house is so well equipped with everything you need for a family holiday from board games, books and TV to tumble dryer and a chest freezer. Garden furniture, seating area and a small BBQ make for easy entertaining and life outdoors. The house is perfectly situated in the tiny village, a short walk to the river, river beach and lovely sandy main Bantham beach. Part of this beach is sheltered under cliffs with sandy rock pools, just right for small children to paddle. There is great swimming and surfing off the main beach with opportunities at surf school to learn to ride the waves safely, overseen by the lifeguards. We sampled the tasty food and drinks from the Gastrobus, in the beach carpark, making for an easy lunch while beach bound. The river gives an added dimension to staying here and at low tide, as the river drained the estuary, we walked up river from the main quay, with its collection of varied boats, to watched the herons and egrets in the heronry in the riverside woods. A small boat ferry has a timetabled service from the quay which can get you over the river to walk the coast path or, at low tide, along the river beach to Bigbury island. We made use of the convenient village shop with its a café, where we took breakfast on its terrace overlooking the river. It’s also great for ice creams, emergency supplied and beach gear and only 100 yrds form the house. The Sloop, is a well-established village pub, where we were served good food by friendly staff on the evenings we took a holiday from cooking. We were refreshed after an easy self-catering retreat with comfortable indoor living and a great outdoors to explore. A holiday destination to revisit with friends and family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin B., Skegness, Lincolnshire

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful part of Devon. The property was well maintained and equipped, everything was there that we needed, everything worked and everything was clean. The inside living space felt larger than the impression you get from the photographs. The big win with this property is the location, with the beach an easy walk away - and what a beach! :-). We tended to hit the beach later in the afternoon and relaxed in the garden a lot of the time, there was always a part of the garden that was in the sun (when it wasn't raining) or you could find a shady area if you really must; similarly you could always find some shelter from the breeze. Would I recommend it to a friend? would I come back again? - without a doubt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

All Fabulous

Free open plan living great view of water from conservatory hearing the waves
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philippa B.

A gem

Sherriffs and Bantham village is such special place, I'm almost nervous to share its delights. But it's only fair! Since we've had children we've come almost every year. I even used to come to Bantham every so often as a child myself. It's one of those places. The house is spotless on arrival. The view over the estuary makes me catch my breath every time. Kitchen well-equipped for proper family cooking. There's even a flask to warm up a picnic on the beach or on the cliffs. Bedrooms - nothing fancy- but very comfortable. Activities: something for everyone. Young children will love Bantham beach and its golden sands and shallow waters (perfect for paddling). Older children can canoe on the river - bring your own - or hire nearby. When we're feeling brave we float with the current - no gizmos needed. Just a wetsuit for those who feel the chill. Walks/ runs galore. Restaurants: Oyster Shack at Bigbury. Relaxed, friendly and delicious. Check the tidal road. Have I said enough to convince you? Just make sure there's still a slot for us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Great location and views

A lovely holiday house in a perfect location for an active family holiday in South Devon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Wonderful!

Bantham is a great community with a very good pub and superb beaches, and Sherriffs provides the perfect (and very comfortable) base from which to enjoy everything the South Hams has to offer. For the golfers amongst you (this was our tenth annual golfing stay) we highly recommend a round at Thurlestone (ask for Joan) and Bigbury (ask for NIgel), and St Mellion and Dartmouth are both nearby for the brave-hearts. Good food is available nearby at The Sloop, or for a great fishy lunch (or supper) try the Beach House at South Milton Sands, or the Oyster Shack at Bigbury, and Salcombe and Kingsbridge offer loads of shopping and eating choices. Can't recommend Sherriffs highly enough. You'll love it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

Heaven!

We have been visiting The Sheriffs in Bantham for quite a few years now and the view never ceases to amaze us. The house is a lovely, cosy, home from home. It is well equipped and we always find it very clean and comfortable. The location is perfect and there is always plenty to do in the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend this holiday home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian Z.

A perfect stay in Bantham

We are a family with three children. The holiday apartment was perfect for us. We had a really wonderful stay. Everything was prepared very well. The property is really well-maintained. The owners gave all informations we needed, the service was very good! We can warmly recommend this property. It's really worth to stay there for beautiful holidays in Bantham.

About the host

Hosted by Bonita Jones

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Compass Quay Coastal Holidays manage a bespoke portfolio of properties in the South Hams, Devon. At Compass Quay Coastal Holidays we believe that the personal touch with guests and homeowners is key to our success, whether it be assistance to help you choose your perfect holiday, or to have our dedicated staff to look after your holiday home, whichever, we endeavour to make your needs our priority. We are blessed to have an amazing local team with over 50 years of combined experience within the holiday home rental business.

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