Out & About
The area surrounding East Prawle is the perfect holiday venue for all the family with a huge choice of things to see and do within a few miles.
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.
The nearby pretty village of South Pool
The nearby pretty village of South Pool
The harbour town of Dartmouth
The harbour town of Dartmouth
South Pool - looking towards the pretty church
South Pool - looking towards the pretty church
Salcombe at the mouth of the estuary is great for shopping, eating and water sports
Salcombe at the mouth of the estuary is great for shopping, eating and water sports
Kingsbridge has a good selection of independent shops
Kingsbridge has a good selection of independent shops
Bantham Village - looking out towards Bigbury Island
Bantham Village - looking out towards Bigbury Island
Towns & Villages
- Explore local sleepy little villages, bustling market towns and picturesque harbours
- Salcombe and Dartmouth each make a great day out
- Villages nearby include South Pool and Frogmore, both at the top of pretty creeks
- See Welcome South Devon’s Towns & Villages Directory
South Milton Sands has a car park, toilets and a great café
South Milton Sands has a car park, toilets and a great café
Seacombe Sands near Gara Rock is a long walk or a short drive away
Seacombe Sands near Gara Rock is a long walk or a short drive away
Moorsands - a lovely quiet beach within walking distance of Kittiwake
Moorsands - a lovely quiet beach within walking distance of Kittiwake
Mill Bay and Salcombe in the winter sun
Mill Bay and Salcombe in the winter sun
Maceley Cove is within a pretty walk along the coast path from the cottage
Maceley Cove is within a pretty walk along the coast path from the cottage
Lannacombe beach - a favourite amongst locals
Lannacombe beach - a favourite amongst locals
East Portlemouth Beach, where you can catch the foot ferry to Salcombe
East Portlemouth Beach, where you can catch the foot ferry to Salcombe
Blackpool Sands. Great for children with beach facilities and café
Blackpool Sands. Great for children with beach facilities and café
Beesands, with a pub, café and shop selling fresh fish and shellfish straight from the boats
Beesands, with a pub, café and shop selling fresh fish and shellfish straight from the boats
Bantham has great views of Burgh Island and is popular with surfers
Bantham has great views of Burgh Island and is popular with surfers
Local Beaches
- East Prawle has both rocky and sandy coves within walking distance
- The nearest beach – Horseley Cove is just a 15-minute walk and provides great rock pooling
- view the local beach directory and/or the interactive beach map
View from Bolt Tail looking over Bigbury Bay towards Burgh Island
View from Bolt Tail looking over Bigbury Bay towards Burgh Island
The walk up to Prawle Point looking east towards Start Point
The walk up to Prawle Point looking east towards Start Point
The pretty Macely Cove is the nearest sandy beach to reach on foot
The pretty Macely Cove is the nearest sandy beach to reach on foot
The footpath to Moorsands – a great circular walk from the cottage
The footpath to Moorsands – a great circular walk from the cottage
The footpath from Gammon Head looking east – another good local walk
The footpath from Gammon Head looking east – another good local walk
Spectacular views from the coast path near Salcombe estuary
Spectacular views from the coast path near Salcombe estuary
Walking
- East Prawle is ideal for walking this section of the South West Coast Path
- Without doubt some of the best walking in the country
- See the South West Coastal Path website or Welcome South Devon Walking directory
- Dartmoor National Park is a short drive
In the South Hams you will find the best of the Devon countryside; stunning moorland with picturesque towns and villages, all within easy reach of Kittiwake Cottage. There is far too much of interest to cover on this web page but below is information about the main attractions of the area. More information is available in Kittiwake Cottage where you will find a range of maps, guides and leaflets to help you plan a wonderful holiday. WiFi is available in the cottage and recommended websites for local information are given in the information book.
The Millbrook in South Pool has an award winning restaurant
The Millbrook in South Pool has an award winning restaurant
The Crabshell Inn has the best waterside location in Kingsbridge and the food is excellent
The Crabshell Inn has the best waterside location in Kingsbridge and the food is excellent
The Beachhouse Café, at Milton Sands combines great atmosphere, delicious food and stunning views
The Beachhouse Café, at Milton Sands combines great atmosphere, delicious food and stunning views
Food and Drink
- Local towns have good independent greengrocers, fishmongers, bakers, butchers and dairies
- Try Devon’s famous fresh local produce
- The shop and café at Riverford Farm, near Totnes is famous for its organic produce
- Make your choice from the local food & drink directory
Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor National Park
Attractions
- Local attractions to delight people of all ages
- Explore Dartmoor National Park and the Eden Project
- Visit country houses, theme parks, caves, wildlife parks and even a local vineyard
- Check out Things to Do in South Devon
There’s so many local rivers and coastlines for canoeists to explore
There’s so many local rivers and coastlines for canoeists to explore
The Salcombe estuary provides sheltered and picturesque sailing
The Salcombe estuary provides sheltered and picturesque sailing
Surfing lessons are great fun
Surfing lessons are great fun
Rock pooling keeps youngsters happily amused for hours
Rock pooling keeps youngsters happily amused for hours
Mastering standing up thanks to Bantham Surf Academy
Mastering standing up thanks to Bantham Surf Academy
Learn coasteering – a high adrenalin sport for the adventurous
Learn coasteering – a high adrenalin sport for the adventurous
Horse riding is always popular
Horse riding is always popular
Crabbing is fun for children of all ages
Crabbing is fun for children of all ages
A relaxing afternoon sailing
A relaxing afternoon sailing
Sports
- Nearby Salcombe is one of the most famous and prettiest watersports centres
- For great sailing tuition and dingy hire contact John Whitlock at Salcombe Dingy Sailing and for fishing trips and charter speak to Chris Roberts at Salcombe Angling
- For surfing there is a lifeguard on Bantham beach. See Bantham Surfing Academy
- Local golf at Thurlstone Golf Club