Family Holiday Cottages in Beesands

Beesands is a small South Devon fishing village on a long shingle beach, with open fields behind and wide views across Start Bay. Choosing a family holiday cottage in Beesands puts you close to the shoreline and village green, where fishing boats still land their catch and children can watch the boats come and go while they skim stones or play by the water. The South West Coast Path runs just behind the beach, and much-loved spots like The Cricket Inn and Britannia on the Beach make it easy to turn simple days on the shore into easy family lunches or early suppers with fresh seafood.

Family time here often follows a straightforward rhythm of beach, snack and explore. A morning on the shingle, perhaps a wander along the coast path towards Hallsands or Torcross, then back to the green for a play and something to eat. Just a few miles inland, you’ll find the home of Forest & Beach. Check out their website to book a family forest school day or book in the kids for a day or two of forest school holiday club. Your self-catering cottage is never far away, so you can head back to rinse off, warm up and put together a simple meal when younger ones have had enough of the sea air. Having your own base near the beach makes life simpler, with space for sandy gear, a comfy sofa and unhurried evenings listening to the waves.