East Prawle is way off the beaten track and is one of those Devon villages where it feels like time stands still. As you approach the village, drive round the bend and admire the sea views from the village green, you really get the feeling that you have travelled to the end of the road. There's no passing traffic; nobody arrives here by accident!

This coastal preservation area contains some of the finest coastal scenery in the country. Most of it's owned by the National Trust and has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) containing several Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It's a rugged, rocky landscape peppered with pretty little bays and coves. There's something for everyone, from rock pools, to pebble beaches to sandy coves; all accessible from the village via the South West Coastal Path. From East Prawle you can walk along the path, east to Start Point and beyond or west to the Salcombe Estuary. See Contacts & Links for a link to the SWCP website.

The area provides a haven for one of Britain's widest range of birds including the rare Cirl Bunting, and the wild flowers are breathtaking. The local area offers great walking, water sports, bird watching and wildlife, as well as excellent pubs and restaurants. See the Through the Year page for more information about the bird population.

You'll find a warm welcome in East Prawle. Full time residents are very happy to share their little bit of paradise with visitors and many families have considered this their 'special place' over several generations, returning time and again. The village provides a safe environment in which children are welcomed and can, perhaps, have a little more freedom to roam than they might elsewhere. It's easy for youngsters to make friends and they can play together on the village green.

East Prawle has a good village pub - The Pig's Nose Inn. It faces onto the village green and is owned by Peter and Lesley Distin-Webber. Their relaxed, friendly approach makes for a very pleasant atmosphere and Peter's contacts with the music industry provide a regular supply of excellent bands and solo musicians who perform, either in the pub, or in the adjacent hall. The décor is an eclectic mix of curios and bric-a-brac with wooden chairs and tables and a cosy fireside area for the colder weather. The beer is well kept and there is always a choice of real ales and ciders. Carlo, the Italian chef, provides homemade food. In short, this is a great pub. In Winter it's closed Sunday evenings and all day Monday but is open for lunchtime on Christmas day and Boxing day and hosts a fab New Year's Eve party. See Contacts & Links for more details.

The Pig's Nose Stores is open all year and sells a good range of groceries, local produce (including locally reared meat), fresh fruit and veg., bread -baked on the premises, wine, beer and a range of gourmet frozen meals. It also stocks newspapers, postcards beach equipment, etc.

The Grunter's Café provides light meals, drinks, ice creams cakes and cream teas. All home-made and absolutely delicious. Closed from November to Easter.

Above - The South West Coastal Path; easily accessible from the cottage

Below - beaches within walking distance

Below - sunset over Bolt Head

Within a short car ride, the surrounding villages and Kingsbridge have a good selection of shops for groceries etc. Kingsbridge is especially well served for excellent food shops. See the Local Area page for details.