Finest Stays

Finest Stays is a holiday letting agency based in South Devon, specialising in handpicked coastal and countryside holiday homes across the South Hams.

05/06/2026

✨ A warm summer welcome to Foxgloves, South Milton ✨

Foxgloves is a beautifully designed coastal retreat nestled in the heart of South Milton, one of South Devon's most sought-after villages.

Sleeping up to 6 guests, this light-filled home is perfectly positioned for exploring the stunning coastline, from leisurely walks to South Milton Sands and adventures along the South West Coast Path to Hope Cove and Thurlestone, to simply embracing the slower pace of village life.

Inside, generous living spaces, carefully curated interiors and a welcoming wood burner create the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends. Outside, sun-drenched terraces and balconies overlook rolling countryside, inviting long afternoons with a good book, alfresco dinners fresh from the barbecue, and evenings spent around the firepit beneath star-filled skies.

Whether you're planning a family holiday, celebrating a special occasion, or escaping to the coast with friends, Foxgloves offers the perfect base for making unforgettable memories in South Devon.

📍 South Milton, near Kingsbridge
🛏 Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms

Discover your next coastal escape...
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/foxgloves/

04/06/2026

June on the South Devon coast has a magic all of its own ☀️

he days are long, the sea is sparkling, the beaches are lively without being at their summer peak, and there's still room to slow down and savour it all...

🏡 Gull Rock, Salcombe, Sleeps 8
Contemporary coastal luxury with stunning estuary views

🏡 Sea, South Pool, Sleeps 4
A peaceful waterside retreat in one of Devon's prettiest creekside villages

🏡 Courtenay Cottage, Salcombe, Sleeps 6
In the heart of town with harbour views and a secret passage to the waterfront

🏡 The Gate House, Kingswear, Sleeps 4
A characterful hideaway moments from the River Dart

🏡 Printworks, Salcombe, Sleeps 8
Stylish interiors and a prime location for exploring Salcombe

🏡 West Wing, West Charleton, Sleeps 6
Countryside tranquillity just minutes from the water

🏡 Lower Deck, Salcombe, Sleeps 10
A spacious family favourite complete with an outdoor pool

🏡 Anchor Boathouse, Kingsbridge, Sleeps 8
A unique waterfront stay where the estuary is your front garden

🏡 2 Clifton Place, Salcombe, Sleeps 6
Elegant coastal living with glorious harbour views

🏡 3 Cookes Quay, Salcombe, Sleeps 8
Rare creekside living with its own private mooring

29/05/2026

Some homes never lose their magic ✨

Tacket Wood House has been part of the Finest Stays collection for many years and remains one of our all-time favourites. Sitting proudly on the waterfront of the Kingsbridge estuary, this iconic Georgian home has been watching the tides come and go for over 200 years, and we think it's about time it returned to the spotlight.

Sleeping up to 10 guests across five beautiful bedrooms, this much-loved waterside retreat is made for unforgettable family gatherings. Think mornings spent crab fishing from the private quay, afternoons launching paddleboards from the beach below, and evenings gathered around the table as the sun sets across the estuary.

Inside, elegant Georgian proportions meet luxurious modern comforts, while outside you'll find private waterfront access, moorings for boats, beautiful gardens, a private beach, and even six complimentary passes to the Salcombe Harbour Spa.

Dog-friendly, wonderfully positioned, and just a short walk from the independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Kingsbridge, Tacket Wood House offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation and timeless Devon charm.

With only limited summer dates remaining, now is the time to secure your stay.

📍 Kingsbridge
Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/tacket-wood-house/

27/05/2026

✨ NEW ✨ Perched right on the water’s edge in one of Salcombe’s most iconic creekside settings, 3 Cookes Quay is the kind of home that captures everything people fall in love with about Salcombe life.

Once a working boatyard and now a beautifully relaxed waterside retreat, this special home comes with its very own private mooring, meaning mornings can begin with paddleboards at sunrise, kayaking along the creek, or hopping aboard for beach days across the estuary ⚓️

Inside, generous living spaces and light-filled interiors create the perfect setting for families and friends to gather, while upstairs, wide windows frame the ever-changing water beyond. Long suppers with fresh local seafood, slow mornings wandering into town for pastries and coffee, evenings drifting back from South Pool as the sun sets over the estuary.

Sleeping 8 guests across 4 bedrooms, 3 Cookes Quay is perfectly placed for unforgettable Salcombe escapes, where the water is always just moments away...

https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/3-cookes-quay/

25/05/2026

Bank holiday mornings were made for beach plans ☀️🌊

Whether it’s paddleboarding at Bantham, coastal walks to Soar Mill Cove, lazy afternoons on South Sands, or discovering hidden stretches like Mill Bay and Mothecombe, South Devon knows exactly how to do long weekends right.

From the dramatic red cliffs of Babbacombe to the turquoise waters of Hope Cove and the golden sands of South Milton, every corner of the coast brings something different, and somehow, each one feels more beautiful than the last.

If you’re spending the bank holiday by the sea, where’s first on your list? 🤍

📍Sunny Cove, Salcombe
📍Babbacombe, Torquay
📍Bantham, near Kingsbridge
📍Mothecombe, Holbeton
📍Inner & Outer Hope, Hope Cove
📍South Sands, Salcombe
📍South Milton Sands, near Kingsbridge

And, if you like something off the beaten path...
📍Soar Mill Cove, near Salcombe

21/05/2026

✨ NEW ✨ Hidden in the heart of Salcombe, Courtenay Cottage is the kind of coastal escape where you can leave the car behind and slip straight into holiday mode...

Tucked along one of Salcombe’s pretty winding streets, this charming cottage even has its own secret alleyway leading directly down to the harbour front, making morning coffees, beach days and evenings by the water effortlessly easy.

Inside, Courtenay Cottage unfolds across three floors, perfectly suited to families and groups, with three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful top floor balcony framing glorious estuary views. Start slow mornings with pastries from the bakery just steps away, hop aboard the passenger ferry to South Sands, spend afternoons crabbing on the quay, then return home to unwind in the light-filled sitting room after a day on the coast.

From harbour strolls and seafood lunches to sunset drinks overlooking the water, Courtenay Cottage captures everything there is to love about a classic Salcombe stay 🌊

To book, visit:
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/courtenay-cottage/

Address

Newquay House
Kingsbridge
TQ71JZ

Telephone

01548 706 706

Website

http://www.fineststays.com/

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