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Rose
Thatch & End Cottage, Lower Town, Malborough, S Devon TQ7 3SQ
Location.
End Cottage and Rose
Thatch are in Malborough (above) , a picturesque village with two pubs (both serving good
food), a well-stocked Co-op shop, a bistro, a church ( often referred to as 'the
Cathedral of the South Hams' due to it's impressive size), a post office and a
well used Village Hall and recreation ground. Situated in the heart of the beautiful South Hams
district of South Devon, Malborough lies between the sailing centre of Salcombe
and the market town of Kingsbridge. It is just one and a half miles from safe
bathing beaches at Hope Cove, Soar Mill Cove, and South & North Sands, and the
magnificent National Trust cliffs of Bolt Head.
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A choice of sandy beaches a few minutes drive from Malborough
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Hope Cove harbour beach
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Hope Cove Mouthwell beach
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Bantham beach
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The end of a perfect day on the beach
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Messing about in a Dartmoor stream
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Visit Salcombe by foot, bike, bus or car
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Boats on the picturesque Salcombe estuary
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Bugh Island joined to Bigbury beach at low tide, reached by sea tractor at high tide
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Surfing at Mouthwell Beach, Hope Cove
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Further
afield, Malborough is no more than 40 minutes by car from the amenities of
Torbay and Plymouth, the historic towns of Dartmouth and Totnes and the wild
beauty of Dartmoor. A day out to visit the Eden project is perfectly possible.
Activities.
End Cottage and Rose Thatch are ideal for days on the beach, for exploring the
South Hams by foot, car or bicycle, and for sailing, golf, bird watching and horse
riding. There are two steam railways nearby, caves to visit, and animal farms
for the children. Leisure centres with swimming pools are available at
Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and Plymouth. Whatever the weather, there is plenty to
see and do.
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An excellent centre for walkers. Discover.....
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Bronze-age field boundaries
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Views from the coast path
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The coast path at Bolt Tail
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Devon lanes
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Fabulous views (Hope Cove)
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Pink sheep -from rolling in red Devon soil!
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Rocky outcrops to scramble up
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Spectacular cliffs
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The Thrlstone rock arch |
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Food and drink:
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surrounding area offers a variety of high quality, locally produced food and
drink. Hope Cove and Salcombe are famous for their crab and lobster. Oysters are raised on the nearby river Avon
and the nearby Sharpham vineyard
produces artisan cheeses to accompany their wine. Kingsbridge holds a farmers market on the quay
- side every monthly with a wide selection of local
producers sell their wares.
Links to leisure information in the area
Salcombe information centre
Kingsbridge
information centre
Visit South Devon
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