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

22/10/2026

A little coastal secret, just across the water from Salcombe 🌊

Meet Across the Water, our latest arrival in the Finest Stays collection, and a seriously lovely spot for your next South Devon escape.

Tucked away in the peaceful village of East Portlemouth, this wonderfully relaxed coastal retreat is made for long summer days, family gatherings and seaside adventures. Think leisurely breakfasts in the spacious kitchen, afternoons spent exploring the coast, and evenings catching up over dinner while the children make the most of the garden.

Follow the coast path towards Gara Rock, hop on the passenger ferry to Salcombe or wander just two minutes down the road for your morning coffee and fresh bread from the village café and farm shop. And for those mixing a little work with pleasure? There's even a charming shepherd's hut in the garden offering a peaceful place to work remotely.

5 bedrooms, 9 guests, dog friendly
📍 East Portlemouth

A little slice of coastal life, with the best of Salcombe just a ferry ride away.
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/across-the-water/

21/10/2026

Brightening up cosy season at Smugglers 🦀

This charming 18th-century Devon stone cottage is full of character, with a wonderfully peaceful setting just a short stroll from the heart of Salcombe, at the head of Batson Creek. Think crisp morning walks along the estuary, afternoons exploring the coast and evenings tucked away with your favourite people.

📍 Smugglers, Salcombe
Sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms

https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/smugglers/

16/10/2026

It's not too late for Christmas in south Devon 🎄🌊

Picture the scene: long walks, roaring fires, festive feasts and the whole family under one roof.

From cosy coastal hideaways to spacious homes made for bringing everyone together, we still have some wonderful places to spend the festive season including:

📍 Higher Cross Park, Thurlestone
📍 Lilleby, Salcombe
📍 The Grange, Kingsbridge
📍 Lower Deck, Salcombe

Explore our festive availability and find your home from home for the holidays ❤️
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/collections/luxury-holiday-homes-for-christmas/

12/10/2026

Sauna season is officially back… and so is our sauna offer 🧖‍♀️

Crisp coastal walks, refreshing sea dips and warming up in a sauna overlooking the South Devon coastline. If you needed another reason to visit this season, we think this might be it.

And to make it even more tempting, we're giving you £26 off to put towards a local sauna session when you book your next Devon escape with Finest Stays. Simply use code SAUNA26 when booking your stay and get ready to slow down, switch off and embrace a little coastal wellness.

✨ Book by 31st December 2026 ✨

Thank you to Steam Works Saunas for the fantastic imagery - be sure to take a look at their wood-fired saunas in Bigbury & Hope Cove!

09/10/2026

✨ FRIDAY FEATURE: Vane Tower ✨

Vane Tower has been enjoying a little time in the spotlight lately… and it's not hard to see why!

Fresh from a feature in Devon Life magazine and a recent visit from the lovely ladies behind My UK Staycation, we thought it was about time we gave this extraordinary coastal retreat a little love of our own.

Perched high above Torquay, with breathtaking 360-degree views stretching across Torbay, Vane Tower is anything but your average holiday home.

Inside, expect a glorious mix of colour, character and Italian-inspired glamour, courtesy of Californian interior designer Bita De Laurentiis. Think bold interiors, beautiful bedrooms, fabulous entertaining spaces and a dining room made for evenings that turn into nights to remember.

Outside, things are just as special. Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the sea-facing terrace, afternoons exploring the nearby beaches and coastal paths, and evenings sinking into the six-person hot tub as the sun sets over the bay. And with Torquay's bustling marina, restaurants and waterfront just a short stroll away, you can enjoy the best of the English Riviera right on your doorstep.

A little bit of Italian glamour, a whole lot of Devon charm and a holiday home that's guaranteed to make an impression.

https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/vane-tower/

08/10/2026

✨ NEW ARRIVAL: Salt Meadow ✨

Space to spread out, the beach within walking distance and a garden made for long, lazy days in the Devon sunshine…

Tucked away behind its gates in the pretty village of South Milton, this gorgeous new addition sleeps 10 across five beautifully styled bedrooms, with generous living spaces and plenty of room for the whole family – dogs included, of course.

Outside is where Salt Meadow really comes into its own. Think croquet on the lawn, table tennis tournaments, long lunches around the barbecue and evenings soaking in the hot tub under the Devon sky. And when autumn days turn cooler, there’s a woodburner waiting inside and plenty of cosy corners to retreat to.

Best of all? Beautiful South Milton Sands is just a country-lane wander away, with Thurlestone Rock, the South West Coast Path and some of our favourite stretches of coastline right on the doorstep.

Take a look inside:
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/salt-meadow/

30/09/2026

Consider this your sign to book somewhere with a wood burner this autumn… 🔥🍂

Because some of the best South Devon days end with rosy cheeks, tired legs and absolutely no intention of heading back out again.

After a blustery coast path walk or a few hours exploring quieter beaches and villages, retreat to your holiday home, light the fire and settle in for the evening. Add a bottle of red, something good for dinner and your favourite people, and we’d say you’ve got autumn pretty much nailed.

We have a lovely collection of homes with wood burners waiting for cosy season…

📍 Riverdale, Newton Ferrers
📍 Smugglers, Salcombe
📍 Goodshelter Bay, Salcombe
📍 Ivy Cottage, Kingsbridge
📍 Bluebell Cottage, Kingsbridge
📍 Tacket Wood House, Kingsbridge

Address

Newquay House
Kingsbridge
TQ71JZ

Telephone

01548 706 706

Website

http://www.fineststays.com/

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