3 Bayview

Torcross, Devon

A waterfront period property in the South Hams village of Torcross with exceptional sea views and just metres from the beach

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Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location
Reviews

key features

Sea View

Footsteps From The Beach

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Patio/balcony

Children Welcome

Near Coast Path

Family Friendly

Bathtub

Washing Machine

Tumble Dryer

Dishwasher

Beachfront

Cot Available

High Chair

Coffee Machine

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Decorated For Christmas

Overview

Built 150 years ago, 3 Bayview which was once part of of one entire cottage, has since been converted into a two-floor apartment that sits above a smaller, independently owned property. Inside, rather than sleek and sophisticated, you'll find all the charm, character and imperfection of a true period property, along with stunning sea views from nearly all of its rooms.

One of only a handful of properties that sit right on the seafront 3 Bayview is a rare find indeed, where the beach and water rest mere metres from its front door. It goes without saying that holidays here are magical. Homely touches lend an away-from-it-all feel to the place, while high quality features throughout mean you can completely unwind within minutes of plonking your bags down. Along with a separate kitchen/ diner and top floor living room, the property offers three good size bedrooms. Window seats found in the main bedroom and lounge make perfect perches for spotting Start Bay’s resident seals and dolphins, and if you’re looking for a place to catch up on a bit of reading in the sunshine, you’ll be able to sneak away to the small roof top balcony at the back of the home with views over Slapton Ley.

Being metres from Start Bay Inn means fresh fish suppers are just a few steps away, or for a full English brekkie (of eye-watering proportions), Stokeley Farm Shop is just minutes by car. Another gem which is within throwing distance is The Billy Can Cafe with its retro sweet shop and gifts. The cafe serves up terrific breakfasts along with a lunch menu that includes dishes like fresh crab sandwiches and a hearty Ploughman's Platter. But there’s no getting away from the fact that Torcross is all about its beach, and what a beach it is! Looking positively Mediterranean on a bright, blue-sky day, its waters are clear and calm and just right for kayaking, swimming or windsurfing (if conditions are right). On cooler days you’ll be able to stroll along the shore and take in those exceptional ocean scenes or hop in the car and pop over to Dartmouth for shopping sprees followed by lunch on the River Dart.

Things to know

Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £200 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
Pets: 1 pet allowed, £40 per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the upstairs/bedroom areas
Number of steps: A flight of 12 steps to the living areas, two further flights throughout the property
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay, however, if you require use of the travel cot you will need to bring your own cot linen. For your comfort, this property provides feather bedding and pillows. Unfortunately we are unable to offer bedding alternatives however guests are welcome to being their own. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (If your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change).
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests. In a recent speed test, the download speed was recorded at 10.2mbps and the upload speed 8.43mbps, as with all Wi-Fi networks we are unable to guarantee speed and connectivity.
Coffee Machine: Saeco Intuita bean to cup coffee machine
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Property surroundings: 3 Bayview is in a peaceful location which is best suited to families or couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break near the beach.

Room Information

Living
A waterside apartment set over two floors (please note that the ground floor apartment is private accommodation and not part of 3 Bayview)
Ground floor entrance hall with coat and shoe rack

Living room
The top floor living room can be found up two flights of stairs from the ground floor entrance hall. The room features exposed beams with whitewashed original stone feature walls, a decorative fireplace inglenook and a fabulous, upholstered window seat with bay views
Furnished with a TV cabinet and flat screen Smart TV, BluRay player, Sonos Play 5 with a Bluetooth adaptor, two leather sofas, foot stool, coffee table and side tables
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen / diner
The first floor kitchen features a Juliet balcony with doors opening out to a stunning panoramic sea view.
White quartz worktops with bespoke satin grey cabinetry house a selection of large and small appliances including a Bosch fan-assisted electric oven and Bosch hob, Liebherr fridge, freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Saeco Intuita bean to cup coffee machine, Nutribullet blender, microwave, kettle, toaster, waffle and toastie makers as well as a range of cookware, crockery and cutlery.
Pure Jongo Bluetooth speaker within the kitchen
(An iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner and airer are located in nook in the hallway)

Dining area
Within the kitchen space, this area has a wooden table with 6 chairs and incredible sea views
Bedrooms
Master en suite
The second floor master bedroom features its own en-suite shower room and has a king size bed with firm Otty mattress and plush Otty mattress topper. Other furnishings include bedside tables, bedside lamps, dressing table with stool, mirror, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers. There is a secret nook to the back of the room with wonderful views over Slapton Ley and an upholstered window seat to the front with amazing sea views

Bedroom Two
This first floor bedroom is furnished with a double bed, chest of drawers, bedside lamps and mirror. There is an open hanging space with rail for clothes. The room has lovely sea views

Bedroom Three
The third bedroom is also located on the first floor and is furnished with twin beds, mirror, bedside tables, built-in wardrobe and bedside lamps
Bathrooms
Bathroom One
En suite shower room to the top floor master bedroom with walk in shower cubicle and electric shower, heated towel rail, hand basin, pedestal cabinet and WC

Bathroom Two
The family bathroom which is located on the first floor has a bath with electric shower over, a hand basin and cabinet, mirror, shaving point and heated towel rail (no WC). Next to the bathroom there is a separate cloakroom with WC and basin
A built-in utility cupboard in the family bathroom houses the tumble dryer and washing machine
Outside
Rooftop balcony off the living room overlooking Slapton Ley with seating space for up to four people, a drinks table and plants - a real sun trap in the afternoons when conditions are right.
There is a Juliet balcony off the kitchen accessed via the window / door with incredible views over Start Bay and the beach.
Parking
A permit for all Torcross parking options, including the spaces to the rear of the property alongside Slapton Ley, is provided for one car. Additional free parking is available without charge in the area outside the Billy Can café, just a minute walk from the property, or is chargeable in the other nearby parking areas. For tariff information click here

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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver

We ask our guests for a £200 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 

Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.

3 Bayview is in a peaceful location which is best suited to families or couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break near the beach. If your booking falls outside either of these groups, please get in touch before making your booking to discuss your requirements

*Please note this property is accessed via a flight of 12 steps.

**Guests with very young children or small dogs should be mindful of the gap between the doors and the Juliet balcony in the kitchen.

Welcome to Torcross

There’s nothing like a seaside village with plenty to discover. Torcross is home to spectacular scenery, a friendly community and a fascinating history. If you’re dreaming of days spent in flip flops, you’re going to fall in love with the three-mile sandy beach that seems to roll on forever. There are plenty of tranquil trails for the walkers, and everything just feels calm and spacious all year round.

more about Torcross

Reviews

Overall Rating - 4.2

What a sea view!
5/5

The cottage was lovely, communication fantastic, sea view was amazing, only downside was there was no back door, and our dog didnt like going out at high tide! I can imagine this is beautiful when its not rough weather, but we really enjoyed the experience! And we would definitely come back again, its a beautiful area.

Natasha Price, 17 Jan 2026

Hi Natasha, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the cottage, the sea views, and found communication smooth throughout your stay. The area really does shine in calmer weather, so hopefully the weather is nicer when we welcome you back for your next stay! Kind regards. Luxury Coastal

Josh - Luxury Coastal

Bay View & what a view. Beautiful Apartment in excellent location.
4.3/5

I stayed here at the end of July 2025 with my three grandchildren, ages 7, 12 & 13. We were so impressed with the apartment, the kids loved it. It was right on the edge of a peddle beach, with the most fantastic views, from the Juliet balcony, directly onto the beach & sea. We managed to see the resident seal on many occasions, it was amazing. My grandson fished from the beach & loved it. The weather was brilliant & we swam in the sea every day. We travelled to Blackpool Beach, which is just a few miles along the coast, which was massive. The pub just a few doors down, was lovely, we had fish & chips one night & went in the restaurant another night, the food was lovely. We visited the water park, Splashdown Quaywest, which was amazing, the kids & myself had a ball, we spent the whole day there. We came back Dartmouth way, as the kids wanted to go on the ferry. We visited Dartmouth a few times, which had some lovely shops & cafes. The kids bought loads with their spending money on the last day. The harbour at Dartmouth is very picturesque & we took some lovely photos. Lots of lovely memories made. Torcross does not have any shops, not even for essentials, so if you don't have a car, this would be a disadvantage, but as I knew what to expect, I took all the essentials with me & only had to shop a couple of times for milk & bread. The nearest supermarkets are in Kingsbridge, a few miles away. We also ate in Kingsbridge at a lovely restaurant, called the Old Wearhouse, which was worth visiting, the food was lovely.

Lisa, 04 Sep 2025

Hi Lisa, Thank you for leaving us a lovely review! We are so pleased that you were impressed with the apartment and that you enjoyed its location! It truly sounds like you had an incredible stay and lots of memories were made. It does sound like you have had such a wonderful stay with your grandchildren and we are so happy that you were able to explore the area and did a lot of activities. We do hope to welcome you back for another stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Indigo- Luxury Coastal

Family Holiday (15 to 80 yrs old)
3.8/5

Less luxurious than other Luxury Coastal properties we have stayed in, especially given the price. A few niggles with hot water and rickety dining chairs. A few parts of the property do need a spruce up. Hallway smelled very damp all week. Outside space felt tired and unloved. However the location is undeniably beautiful and this is what made our holiday! Sea views all day and night, hearing the waves 24/7. Beach and sea only steps away so swimming, fishing, even enjoying a cup of tea moments from the door. Lovely window seats that we enjoyed. Beautiful upstairs bedroom with ensuite and double aspect windows. We know Torcross and the surrounding areas so have our favourite places. Locally the Boathouse cafe and takeaway is fantastic, cake in the Billy Can, The Start Bay Inn, Queens Arms at Slapton and love Stokely Farm Shop and Cafe. A lovely week enjoyed in a fantastic location!

Sally, 07 Jun 2025

Hi Sally. Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful and constructive feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the stunning location - it truly is a unique spot for soaking in the sea views. We’re sorry to hear that parts of the property didn’t meet your expectations, and we genuinely appreciate you highlighting the areas that could use attention. As a result, the team on site will repair the chairs, and are doing some maintenance to help spruce everything up. The hallway can sometimes have the slight aroma of salt in particularly dry weather, however it is extremely rare, and can be solved by leaving the front door ajar if it's particularly warm outside. It’s great to hear you made the most of everything the Torcross area has to offer, and we’re glad the setting helped make your stay a memorable one. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future. Warm regards, Luxury Coastal

Luxury Coastal

Great stay on the beach
4.8/5

Lovely apartment right on the beach Lots of stairs and a few low beams to be careful of. No outside storage at all both sides of the front patio are owned by neighbouring property as they pointed out to us when we put camp chair outside our front door. They dont own the beach or the promenade which was only 3 metres away though. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen exceptional views out to sea and small balcony at top overlooking slapton ley. Good weather, great swimming and kayaking we had a fab week. Local pub excellent and farm shop and brewery 20 minute walk away.

Paul, 27 Jul 2024

Hello Paul, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the comfortable beds, exceptional views and made great use of the location. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Emily - Luxury Coastal

Fabulous location
4.3/5

Super views both over the sea and Slapton Ley. Comfortable apartment. Super coffee maker. Enjoyed watching spectacular sunsets from the balcony. Close to sea for swimming and beach. Couple of issues with hot water that were promptly sorted by management team. Rather random assortment of crockery maybe could do with a review.

Edward, 03 Jul 2024

Hi Edward, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the views and location of the apartment, along with making the most of the sea swimming and the balcony. I have passed along your comments to the owner and would love to welcome you back sometime soon. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Emily - Luxury Coastal

Decor update
4.3/5

Stunningly beautiful scenery, amazing location. Two flights of stairs to the top floor. Lovely pub and cafe on the front. Safe for kids and pets as no traffic to the front.

Guest, 02 Jun 2024

Hi Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and views from the property! Your feedback has been passed onto the owner and property manager and we do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team Update: The property has since been fully redecorated.

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team

Need more than sea view for luxury
4/5

Firstly Bayview is in an amazing spot & parking was easy . The kitchen was well equipped . Every room had lovely views . However our few days were marred by the sofas in the living room , where because of weather we spent more time than would have liked . Both seats especially 2 seater were SO uncomfortable & the 2 seater was so low down to floor , it made my back & hips ache , so I sat on 3 seater but made my neck hurt looking at the Tv from that angle . There were instructions not to move any furniture . So we didnt but by the time we left I was in a lot of discomfort & taking painkillers . Definitely not my idea of luxury .

Guest, 28 Mar 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the lovely views and location of the property. We are very sorry to hear about the sofas, we have passed on your comments to the owner who is looking into getting them refurbished, they have asked us to pass on their thanks for taking the time to let them know. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team Update 27.04.24. We are very pleased to report that the sofas have now been fully refurbished with new foam, springs and finishings to ensure a more comfortable stay. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention to allow us to rectify this issue. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal

Mary - Luxury Coastal

Location, location, location
4.5/5

We loved staying in this apartment, and wouldn't have missed seeing the high waves crashing on the beach and our dash along the sea front to The Start Bay Inn for fish and chips, on the one day that it was stormy. On other days the sea was calm and we loved sitting on the window seats enjoying the view or popping across to the beach. I marked it down by one for cleanliness because there was a large dog chew left under the bed in the twin room and a little dust on surfaces in the sitting room. Otherwise it was perfectly clean. It was marked down for comfort as the 2 seater sofa in the sitting room was very uncomfortable. Response from Harry for queries I had was quick and efficient.

Geraldine, 17 Mar 2024

Hi Geraldine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you loved the apartment and enjoyed the view from the window seats as well as the local amenities. Thank you for the feedback, the dust can be due to the weather the house will shake when it is rough, the sofa we find can be peoples personal preference. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team Update: We have scheduled in regular deep cleans to ensure the properties cleanliness is kept to a high standard.

Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team

Stunning
4.2/5

We had a fantastic time, location perfect if you like to spend time near the sea I love fishing and caught a couple of fish which made my stay, we saw Tuna jumping at the Start Point Light House, a seal came to visit us on the beach every day, lovely food in the pub 100yds away.

James, 18 Oct 2023

Hi James, thank you for your lovely review, it sounds like you had an amazing time fishing and how lovely to have a seal come up to the beach every day! Torcross is a great place for spending time by the sea and relaxing. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary

Seaside holiday
4.8/5

The property was very well equipped and comfortable. The location is unrivaled and has easy access to lovely places to visit. There is everything you need in the property for a relaxing break. The pub just down the road to excellent fish and chips and a good place for a meal and a drink. At night there is just the sound of waves on the beach so very peaceful. Recommended. However the two flights of stairs are very steep so only suitable for the agile.

Keith, 06 Oct 2023

Hi Keith, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay, it certainly is in a wonderful location. Thank you too for your feedback about the stairs. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary

A week in Torcross
4.5/5

Excellent location. Sleeps 6. Only parking permit for one car which should be for a minimum of two cars. A few cobwebs about in living areas.Hot water pressure in kitchen weak and master bedroom ensuite had blocked drain in shower...we cleared this and avoided a flood. Loved the tilt and turn windows. Loved the view, and the rear balcony is a lovely area. Loved everything apart from the minor issues previously mentioned.

Guest, 26 Aug 2023

Hi Roberta, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at 3 Bayview. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location of the house and the view from the property and we do apologise for the points you have mentioned, we have passed this onto the Property Manager so this can be rectified for future guests. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team Update: The property has undergone some renovations since your stay and regular deep cleans have been scheduled to ensure the properties cleanliness is up to a high standard.

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team

3 Bay View
3.5/5

We had a lovely stay at Bayview. It is not what I class as luxury accommodation. It felt a little grubby when we arrived. Stains on the furnishings, dirty windows, especially in the kitchen. My first instinct was to give the place a deep clean! There were also a significant number of air fresheners dotted around everywhere! We had to remove them and open all the windows as my husband and daughters asthma started to kick in- not what you would expect from a place by the sea. Saying all that , the beds were comfy and the views of the sea from the upstairs windows were amazing. Not sure I would stay there again though. I would want something cleaner and more modern , for the money we paid for one week. Thank you

Deborah, 19 Aug 2023

Hi Deborah, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We greatly care about guest experience so please know that we are taking this seriously and have organised a meeting with the property managers at the property so we can have a look at and address all issues you have mentioned. We want to ensure that improvements are made so that these issues do not arise again so thank you for bringing them to our attention. We are pleased you found the mattresses to be comfortable and we hope you choose to stay with Luxury Coastal again, we have over 300 properties to choose from. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team. Update: Since your stay the property has been renovated with a new kitchen, all new appliances, new bathroom flooring, the sofas have been refurbished and a new mattress and new bedding has been purchased. The property has also been redecorated and regular deep cleans scheduled to ensure the cleanliness is kept to a high standard.

Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal

Beautiful location
3/5

We arrived at about 8.30 pm after driving around 4oo miles, including some sight seeing detours. We were stunned by the beautiful scenery on the approach. When we got into 3 Bayview we were confronted by cobwebs. Everywhere. Literally everywhere. If it had been Halloween we would have thought it was decorated. There was dust over the fireplace and it took more than an hour to clean the place. Previous reviews talk of a welcome pack. That must be a thing of the past. They talk of thick, luxurious towels. They, too , are no more. We found clean, small, cheap, bleach-stained towels instead. That really wasn't an issue for us but it is a sign that standards have slipped over time. One evening I decided to cook. I put food on the hob and, eventually figured how to put the extractor on. It dumped white dust everywhere over the hob, the food and, to a lesser extent, me. The design of the accommodation is fantastic. The views, both front and back are gorgeous. The bed was comfortable. The holiday was great. It's just a shame that the attention to cleaning and basic maintenance was poor.

Craig, 06 Aug 2023

Hi Craig, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review after your recent stay and for providing us with your useful feedback to enable us to continue to grow and improve. We are so sorry to hear that the property was not at the cleanliness standard we would expect for your arrival, we have discussed this with both the property owner and managers to ensure a more thorough dusting going forward. We always look to rectify any cleanliness concerns as soon as possible and our property managers are more than happy to visit during our guest's holiday to put right anything that may have been sadly missed. Thank you for letting us know about the towels, these have now been replaced with new fluffy towels and the welcome folder has been replaced with a new updated version after the previous copy unfortunately went missing. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the wonderful view and had a great holiday in gorgeous Torcross. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team Update: Since your stay the property has been renovated with a new kitchen, all new appliances and the property has been redecorated. There has also been deep cleans scheduled on a regular basis to ensure cleanliness is kept to a high standard.

Lois - Luxury Coastal

Stunning beachfront Location
3.8/5

3 Bayview is a beautiful beachfront located property. It has an unusual layout entering in through a beachfront main door through a small corridor and up a flight of stairs to the first floor access to a toilet and separate bathroom with bath and shower to left and two bedrooms and kitchen to the right. Then up a further set of stairs into a dormer extension where the lounge area and master suite is located with glorious views. The property could be out of this world but is sadly getting a little tired in places but still offered us fabulous accommodation for our week long stay at Torcross beach. Things to improve replace things that are getting a little tatty, paint/plaster especially in the downstairs hall area if you brush against it fell off very crumbly due to the history of the property maybe just a notice in the welcome book to say take care and that you are aware that this happens. Ensure furnishings(cushion covers) beach made accessories (mirror in suite) (bathroom tiles)are clean and in good repair. The kitchen could do with normal bin bags for non recycling, tinfoil and really needs a bigger fridge freezer as the choice of eat out nearby is really just fish and chips which were lovely but very pricey and limited unless you drive further afield. The Billycan offers a really good breakfast but again pricey. The guest book in the kitchen had fell apart. Some pegs to use the airer in the outside seating area would be handy can get very windy (there is a dryer but we were aware of the noise for neighbours) The lounge wall is yellowing and lets the appearance down lick of white would spruce that up and decent picture hooks picture in lounge kept dropping off the wall when you sat on sofa underneath it. Perhaps (since luxury property) welcome pack of basics bread milk tea as there isnt a quick walk shop. Our weather was brilliant and our party of 6 4 adults 2 teens and westie had an amazing time here, as the beach is pebble it would be amazing to have a couple of sun loungers on property, not good for the back trying to lie down and enjoy the sun! But it was always about being beachfront and those stunning views not to forget our little visitors the very friendly seals who we miss very much and big up to the Queens Head in Slapton top notch little pub fabulous service and amazing food too far for us to walk only a short drive away well worth a visit.

Carl, 05 Aug 2023

Hi Carl, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We are always grateful for feedback so thank you for your carefully considered points of constructive feedback. We will absolutely be passing this on to the property owner so they can book in some maintenance days. We hope to welcome you back through Luxury Coastal doors again one day. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal. Update: Since your stay the property has been renovated, fully repainted and redecorated with deep cleans scheduled in regularly to ensure the property is kept in good condition.

Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal

Great location. A little tired
3.7/5

Lovely place to stay and wake up by the sea. The property is in need of a face lift. A thorough clean is required throughout. Very poor pressure and no hot water in kitchen. Information pack and WiFi code were missing and had to be replaced.

Anthony, 20 May 2023

Hello Anthony, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location of the property and made good use of it. We can confirm since your stay the property has been renovated throughout and deep cleans are scheduled regularly. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Emily