Within a short walk of Bantham beach, this apartment is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.
Dartmoor National Park - 32 min drive - 19.7 miles
Getting around
Totnes Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Ring O Bells - 6 min drive
The Dodbrooke Inn - 7 min drive
The Crabshell Inn - 9 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Salcombe Tap House - 12 min drive
About this property
Sherriffs, Bantham in S.Devon, 5 min walk to beach
Nestled sleepily in a corner of Bantham Village, Sherriffs is a thoroughly warm and welcoming ground floor holiday apartment. It’s perfect for families, particularly those with younger children or for anyone who has limited mobility. Arguably the prime spot in this tiny South Devon Village. Across the road from the local pub and restaurant. A two minute walk from the quaint harbour on the Avon estuary and no more than 5 minutes walk down to Bantham beach - voted the 6th best in the world.
We are always available to contact at any time at Compass Quay to help you with any queries you may have.
Bantham is a special place, wonderful sandy beaches, Burgh Island (The jewel in Devon's crown), fascinating local history, The 'Sloop Inn', local village shop and cafe, spectacular coastal walks.
The large, light and airy galley kitchen has plenty of prep space, an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, large fridge, microwave, toaster and all the items you would expect to find in a well equipped family kitchen The dining area is separated from the kitchen with a long breakfast bar and has a dining table for up to 8 people overlooked by an attractive farmhouse dresser. To the side is a lovely conservatory with ample seating, a television and views over the patio and garden all the way down to the river. There are 3 comfortable Bedrooms Bedroom one is a comfortable and spacious double room with French doors to a patio area with river views. The second bedroom has twin beds, an additional pull out bed and a large chest of drawers. This room also has a washbasin and en-suite shower. A third family bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed, storage space and shelving containing a good collection of books for quieter days There is a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, basin and toilet, along with an incredibly handy separate toilet and washbasin. A small laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a small freezer can be found near the property entrance. The garden has an extensive lawn with steps that lead down through the well maintained and attractive garden to a beautiful tree-lined path that goes down to Bantham Quay. There is outside seating for 8 people, perfect for sunset watching, alfresco dining and the occasional meteor shower!
The nearest bus stop is in the nearby village of Churchstow, a car is recommended for most excursions beyond Bantham, the Southwest coast path provides wonderful walks around the surrounding coastline.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an electric kettle.
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE PROPERTY
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 7
2 DOGS ALLOWED - FURTHER MAY BE BY REQUEST ONLY
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Sherriffs Bantham South Devon Late Availability for Xmas
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this apartment?
This apartment is located in Kingsbridge within a short 8-minute walk of Bantham beach. You'll also find Yarmer Beach and Leasfoot Beach within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?
No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.
Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront apartment include a smart TV and a kitchen in each apartment, and some feature beach view.
Are there hot tubs at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?
No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this apartment offer breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.
Are there connecting rooms at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?
No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach?
Yes, every apartment at Sherriffs, Bantham S.Devon - Village centre ground floor apartment near to beach comes with a patio and some offer beach views.
Sherriffs, Bantham in S.Devon, 5 min walk to beach Reviews
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Exceptional
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
Oct 12, 2018
Fantastic place to stay. One of the nicest properties in Bantham
Lovely well equipped property in an ideal location with a stunning view.
Lots of space and would have had ample bathrooms etc if shower had been working. All furniture, decor and equipment now looking tired... Might be better suited to families with young children who wouldn't want to feel so anxious about accidents etc
This is a lovely, well equipt apartment, plenty of room for 3 adults and 4 children and a beautiful view from the conservatory. The garden was lovely and the steps down to the river were a bonus.
The location was great, easy to get to the beach and the pub.
juliette g.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jemma C.
Aug 24, 2018
A lovely property.
Brilliant.
Jemma C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 8, 2018
super accomodation in a great location
We had a wonderful stay at Sherriffs. The apartment was more than adequate for 4 adults and 3 children. The garden was beautiful with a lovely view of the river. Comfortable and well- equipped, we found everything we needed to cook and eat some of the wonderful local produce on offer from nearby towns. A short walk to some of the most stunning beaches was an added bonus. I highly recommend and look forward to booking this place again soon. Many thanks to our hosts, Liz and Roger.
Verified traveler
Archival
8/10 Good
Jane R.
Jul 3, 2017
Sherriffs, Bantham, Devon.
This was our ninth year at Sherriffs, and once again we had a lovely time. The cottage is well equippped with a secure garden for children. Five minute walk to a beautiful beach and the coastal paths. What more could one ask for!
Jane R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Harpa J.
Jul 10, 2016
Paradise
We loved our stay at Sheriffs. Bantham is a real paradise, the beach so peaceful and beautiful and the town so nice. The owners were extra helpful and nice and everything was just as promised. We would recommend Sheriffs to anyone
Harpa J.
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8/10 Good
Bill J.
May 10, 2016
Another great Golf Tour based on Sherriffs
Sherriffs does precisely what it says on the box, and it really is the ideal base for both young and old to explore and enjoy the South Hams and beyond.
Our group of six golfers returned for yet another year, playing Thurlestone; Bigbury; St Mellion, and East Devon in our shirtsleeves.
The local pub (the 'Sloop') serves great food and the Village Stores can top-up most essentials. The Village Inn in Thurlestone has just been completely re-fitted to a very high standard, and for a complete contrast try 'The Beach House' on South Milton Sands for a memorable lunch or supper.
Can't recommend Sherriffs highly enough. We golfers have booked in for the same time next year!.
Bill J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nick F.
May 10, 2016
Perfect location and set up for a peaceful holiday
This was not my first visit to the property and it was as pristine as ever. The set up with plenty of beds and bathrooms works really well. The Sloop opposite is exceedingly friendly with plenty of locals and other visitors. The food is first rate with lots of fish as you would expect. Bantham is a great base for family beach holidays, golf, or just sightseeing. Sitting on the terrace with a drink at the end the day can't be beaten, always something to see on the estuary or Bigbury Golf Course. Very highly recommended. Ps Also very comfortable beds too!
Nick F.
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10/10 Excellent
John D.
May 10, 2016
The perfect place for our golfing holiday
Sherriffs is in an idyllic position, looking across the river estuary to Bigbury Golf Course. It is very well appointed with a superb conservatory where you can sit and simply watch the tide roll in and out, if that takes your fancy.
It is also ideally situated for visiting other local courses, such as Thurlestone, and those not so local, for instance the challenging Nicklaus Course at St Mellion. So that's we golfers well provided for, but there is a whole lot more going on.
A morning stroll round the Ham justifies the consumption of the full English breakfast at the Sloop Inn, only 50 yards away. The Sloop also serves as an ideal place to have dinner, ruling out all the usual problems over who is going to drive! The menu is interesting and varied. Landlord Rob will also supply a take-away service if you prefer to eat at the house.
For those with deep pockets a visit to the Treby Arms at Sparkford is a real thrill. Just forget about the cost and indulge yourself in MasterChef level cooking.
If fresh seafood is your thing, walk around to the Beach Hut at South Milton Sands for a lively experience of local produce.
For the surfers of this world the beach is not far away, with a Surfing Academy and Lifeguards on duty.
Burgh Island continues to hold a fascination for all who visit it. Dartmouth, Salcombe, Modbury and Kingsbbridge are all within a short drive and worth a visit. National Trust members will benefit from various Trust properties in the area.
If you it in all the things to see and do in the area in short holiday you will return exhausted, but happy. We certainly did, but could still play better golf!!
John D.
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10/10 Excellent
Trevor G.
May 10, 2016
Sheriffs a Great position with fabulous views
When we arrived the house was very clean and tidy and well equipped with linen and towels.
The toilets and washing facilities were clean and quite sufficient for 6 of us.
The garden was well tendered and nice to sit outside on sunny evenings which we had on every day. We spent most our time playing golf and the local courses are very attractive and welcoming and would suit all different handicaps. One of the great advantages of Sherrifs is that there is a very good Pub, The Sloop, which provides excellent food and drink within walking distance.
This is a property that I would recommend to families of all ages from toddlers with a lovely safe beach, to golfers and people who just want to relax.
Trevor G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
May 10, 2016
A relaxing seaside village with riverside views
A most relaxing holiday in a comfortable, clean, light and airy ground floor apartment with fabulous views.
We maintained and clean it felt welcoming and thoughtfully set up for us as new arrivals. It has a lovely conservatory where we sat looking out over the river and hills beyond basking in the warm sun. There is one good step up into the house from the main entrance but it is easy to enter via the conservatory where the step is shallow. The good sized garden is private and secure from the road and very child friendly with grass areas big enough for a good game of badminton or volleyball. We wanted for nothing as the house is so well equipped with everything you need for a family holiday from board games, books and TV to tumble dryer and a chest freezer. Garden furniture, seating area and a small BBQ make for easy entertaining and life outdoors.
The house is perfectly situated in the tiny village, a short walk to the river, river beach and lovely sandy main Bantham beach. Part of this beach is sheltered under cliffs with sandy rock pools, just right for small children to paddle. There is great swimming and surfing off the main beach with opportunities at surf school to learn to ride the waves safely, overseen by the lifeguards. We sampled the tasty food and drinks from the Gastrobus, in the beach carpark, making for an easy lunch while beach bound. The river gives an added dimension to staying here and at low tide, as the river drained the estuary, we walked up river from the main quay, with its collection of varied boats, to watched the herons and egrets in the heronry in the riverside woods. A small boat ferry has a timetabled service from the quay which can get you over the river to walk the coast path or, at low tide, along the river beach to Bigbury island.
We made use of the convenient village shop with its a café, where we took breakfast on its terrace overlooking the river. It’s also great for ice creams, emergency supplied and beach gear and only 100 yrds form the house. The Sloop, is a well-established village pub, where we were served good food by friendly staff on the evenings we took a holiday from cooking.
We were refreshed after an easy self-catering retreat with comfortable indoor living and a great outdoors to explore. A holiday destination to revisit with friends and family.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Martin B.
Sep 7, 2015
Beautiful location
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful part of Devon. The property was well maintained and equipped, everything was there that we needed, everything worked and everything was clean. The inside living space felt larger than the impression you get from the photographs. The big win with this property is the location, with the beach an easy walk away - and what a beach! :-). We tended to hit the beach later in the afternoon and relaxed in the garden a lot of the time, there was always a part of the garden that was in the sun (when it wasn't raining) or you could find a shady area if you really must; similarly you could always find some shelter from the breeze. Would I recommend it to a friend? would I come back again? - without a doubt.
Martin B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angela D.
Aug 18, 2015
All Fabulous
Free open plan living great view of water from conservatory hearing the waves
Angela D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Philippa B.
Jun 24, 2015
A gem
Sherriffs and Bantham village is such special place, I'm almost nervous to share its delights. But it's only fair! Since we've had children we've come almost every year. I even used to come to Bantham every so often as a child myself. It's one of those places.
The house is spotless on arrival. The view over the estuary makes me catch my breath every time. Kitchen well-equipped for proper family cooking. There's even a flask to warm up a picnic on the beach or on the cliffs. Bedrooms - nothing fancy- but very comfortable.
Activities: something for everyone. Young children will love Bantham beach and its golden sands and shallow waters (perfect for paddling). Older children can canoe on the river - bring your own - or hire nearby. When we're feeling brave we float with the current - no gizmos needed. Just a wetsuit for those who feel the chill. Walks/ runs galore.
Restaurants: Oyster Shack at Bigbury. Relaxed, friendly and delicious. Check the tidal road.
Have I said enough to convince you? Just make sure there's still a slot for us!
Philippa B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
T B.
Jun 3, 2015
Great location and views
A lovely holiday house in a perfect location for an active family holiday in South Devon.
T B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bill J.
May 31, 2015
Wonderful!
Bantham is a great community with a very good pub and superb beaches, and Sherriffs provides the perfect (and very comfortable) base from which to enjoy everything the South Hams has to offer.
For the golfers amongst you (this was our tenth annual golfing stay) we highly recommend a round at Thurlestone (ask for Joan) and Bigbury (ask for NIgel), and St Mellion and Dartmouth are both nearby for the brave-hearts.
Good food is available nearby at The Sloop, or for a great fishy lunch (or supper) try the Beach House at South Milton Sands, or the Oyster Shack at Bigbury, and Salcombe and Kingsbridge offer loads of shopping and eating choices.
Can't recommend Sherriffs highly enough.
You'll love it!
Bill J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ami S.
May 7, 2015
Heaven!
We have been visiting The Sheriffs in Bantham for quite a few years now and the view never ceases to amaze us. The house is a lovely, cosy, home from home. It is well equipped and we always find it very clean and comfortable. The location is perfect and there is always plenty to do in the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend this holiday home!
Ami S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christian Z.
Nov 3, 2014
A perfect stay in Bantham
We are a family with three children. The holiday apartment was perfect for us. We had a really wonderful stay. Everything was prepared very well. The property is really well-maintained. The owners gave all informations we needed, the service was very good!
We can warmly recommend this property. It's really worth to stay there for beautiful holidays in Bantham.