Large Holiday Cottages in East Portlemouth

East Portlemouth sits on the quieter side of the Salcombe estuary, with a run of sandy, gently shelving beaches looking back towards the town across the water. Choosing a large holiday cottage in East Portlemouth gives groups spacious, self-catering accommodation in a beautiful setting, with Mill Bay, Fisherman’s Cove and Small’s Cove all within easy reach and the small passenger ferry providing a simple link to Salcombe’s shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants when you want more going on.

For bigger groups, days often start with an unhurried walk down to the sand, spreading out with paddleboards, buckets and picnics while children paddle in the shallows and watch the boats move up and down the estuary. Some might follow the coast path towards Gara Rock for a longer walk and a drink overlooking the sea, while others hop on the ferry for an hour or two in Salcombe. Later, everyone drifts back to the house to cook together in a generous kitchen, sit out on a terrace or gather in a big sitting room as the light fades across the water. With its blend of quiet country lanes, gently sloping beaches and easy access to Salcombe, East Portlemouth works particularly well for groups who want a calm base from which to explore South Devon’s most popular seaside town.