5 Coastguard Cottages is a unique and luxurious cottage in a stunning position overlooking Torbay. Only 5 minutes walk from the award-winning Meadfoot Beach, this is the perfect holiday home for families and couples alike.



The cottage is an 18th Century former Coastguard Cottage located in one of the most scenic areas of Torbay, in a cliff top position with 180 degree sea views. The Cottage has recently been completely refurbished and provides a luxurious modern space in which to relax and enjoy the captivating setting. This is a property with an abundance of character, charm and period features where every detail has been carefully considered to ensure guests get the most from their holiday.



Directly in front of the south facing front terrace is a 7 acre park, ‘Daddyhole Plain’ which is perfect for children. The South West Coast Path passes in front of the Plain making the cottage an ideal location for walkers. The Riviera Wheel, Beacon Cove and the iconic harbourside are all less than a mile away. The harbourside houses an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and tourist museums. The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only seven in the UK and just 140 worldwide, as it has 32 individual geological sites, covering three geological time periods, all within a compact area. To find out more, a visit to the amazing Kents Cavern, just over a mile away in Wellswood, is a great place to start.



Ground Floor



Entrance lobby; Contemporary entrance hall/lobby with high ceilings and a glass roof lantern. Coat racks, boot stand, beautiful, porcelain tiled floor. Electric underfloor heating.



Living room; The spacious and light open plan living room benefits from sea views across Torbay, with two fully glazed doors opening out onto the south facing front terrace. The room benefits from a generous floor to ceiling height and period features. There is a comfortable corner sofa from which to enjoy the view and to enjoy relaxing tucked up cosily by the wood burning stove. In built cabinet with Smart TV. Full fibre broadband. Selected sockets with USB points.



Dining Room; Open plan with the living room, the dining area has a modern dining table and chairs (seats 6), period features and fire place (wood/logs not provided). The room benefits from generous floor to ceiling height. There is a built-in dresser unit. Selected sockets with USB points.



Kitchen; Brand new (2021) designer German galley kitchen fully equipped with oven, induction hob, microwave, washer dryer, dishwasher, fridge-freezer.



Bathroom; Brand new (2021) designer bathroom with thermostatically controlled rain shower over bath and separate hand shower and toughened glass shower screen. Contemporary fittings. Fully tiled with porcelain tiles with electric underfloor heating.



First floor



Stairs: A stairgate is installed at the top of the stairs.



Bedroom 1: Luxurious divan king bed with upholstered headboard. In built shelving and drawer units to either side of the bed. Fantastic views inland across Torquay town and towards Babbacombe. Selected sockets with USB points.



Bedroom 2: Twin bedded room with panoramic sea views across Torbay. Built in wardrobes and bedside units. Selected sockets with USB points. This bedroom window has the old Coastguard hammer which was used to wake the Coastguards when they were needed at sea.



Bedroom 3: Single room with panoramic sea views, free standing wardrobe and selected sockets with USB points.



Parking; One private parking space at the front of the house, which is on a private cul-de-sac road.



Outside: Fully enclosed front south facing terrace with lounge garden furniture and panoramic views over the sea across Torbay. Designer low level lighting. Fully enclosed courtyard garden to the back of the property with dining table and chairs, bbq and washing line. Designer lighting and outside electric powerpoint. Outside tap.



Electric car charging point: Located at the front of the property, 32 AMP, available for an additional charge.



Pet Restrictions: Please note that dogs are not allowed in the carpeted areas of the cottage. Dogs must remain in the hard floored rooms in the downstairs of the cottage. Please use the sliding doors between the dining room and the hall to ensure that dogs do not go beyond this point. Dogs are not allowed on the sofa’s or chairs.



Security Deposit: This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200, which is payable with the final balance of your holiday and is refunded within 5 working days of your departure. Alternatively, you may wish to pay a non-refundable Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver which covers you for the full value of the Accidental Damage Deposit, should any damage occur during your stay


House Rules


Additional information and rules


No pets allowed



- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 single

- 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC

- Oven, induction hob, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer

- Welcome pack

- Highchair, stairgate

- Wood burner

- Smart TV

- Enclosed furnished front terrace and enclosed rear courtyard garden with table, chairs, outside tap and BBQ

- Private parking for 1 car

- Shop and pub 400 metres

- Beach 0.5 miles

- Pet Restrictions: Please note that dogs are not allowed in the carpeted areas of the cottage. Dogs must remain in the hard floored rooms in the downstairs of the cottage. Please use the sliding doors between the dining room and the hall to ensure that dogs do not go beyond this point. Dogs are not allowed on the sofa’s or chairs.




Host Terms & Conditions


The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.