Hope Cove Beach

Hope Cove, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon

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Hope Cove is made up of two sandy beaches in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), near Salcombe, South Devon.

Mouthwell Sands to the north is the nearest beach to the car park. The longer Harbour beach sits just to its south. The two are easily accessible and it’s worth exploring them both if time permits. 

With seasonal lifeguards and water quality designated as excellent, Hope Cove’s beaches are great for families to visit. The mix of sand and rocky areas means that Mouthwell Sands in particular is great for sandcastles and sunbathing as well as exploring the rockpools. There are lifeguards on duty during the summer months too. 

The fantastic beaches and the proximity of the village make either of the Hope Cove beaches an ideal destination for (at least) a full day out.

Hope Cove has also recently been the location for the BBC drama The Coroner 

Dogs are allowed on the bigger village beach all year but must be kept on leads. There is a seasonal dog ban during the day on the other beach (Mouthwell) (May to Sept)

Beach signs have been kindly sponsored by Helpful Holidays.

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  • Disabled access to the beach

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  • On-Site café/restaurant

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  • On site parking

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    Recent Reviews:

    • sarahdM6771AA
      So much potential but the smell of sewage was too much!
      2 of 5 stars
      4th Sept 2023
      This beautiful quaint little village had a weekend celebration/ festival when we visited. So many activities and local completions going on such as paddle board racing etc. The stalls were lovely and... Read full review
    • Z1332CXchrisp
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      Couples
      Money making at all costs!!!
      2 of 5 stars
      20th Sept 2023
      It’s a pity that the smell of sewage was prevalent at low tide.properties in desperate need of a lick of paint and modernisation. Very run down. Drinks very expensive in pub, the local shop selling... Read full review
    • Colin S
      Birmingham, United Kingdom
      Outer Hope Car Park. Hope Cove, Devon
      1 of 5 stars
      10th Nov 2023
      We have been going to Hope Cove for nearly 50 years with friends and have always loved the place. Sadly after some terrible experiences with the car park adjacent to the beach we have decided to... Read full review

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