Burgh Island - Helpful Holidays

Burgh Island ApartmentsOVERLOOKING THE ISLAND, ON BIGBURY-ON-SEA’SBIG AND SPLENDID SANDY BEACH

The bar and receptionA STUNNING LOCATIONVirtually on Bigbury-on-Sea’s big and splendidsandy beach, looking at Burgh Island over thelow-tide sandy causeway, Helpful Holidays hasfourteen smart and lovely apartments available forrevitalising weeks or short breaks. The views overthe sea to the south and west and of the hugeexpanse of smooth, tide-washed, yellow sandreaching to Burgh Island are outstanding.All apartments are marvellously light, with large,open-plan living areas and view-facing glazeddoors to balconies or terraces, ideal for alfresco dining or sunbathing. The kitchens areall well-equipped, with dishwasher, microwave,fridge-freezer and washing machine or washer-drier.The apartments accommodate from four to sevenpeople, with all bedrooms en suite.Visit www.helpfulholidays.com for more photos ofall the apartments. Of course, each apartment hassecure, allocated parking.Terrace and view

The Leisure ClubThe sea tractorWITH ITS OWN POOLThe Leisure Club is open for your use nearly everyday from 10am (closed Christmas Day and from7th January to 19th January but open from 12pm to4pm on New Year’s Day). It has a fine indoorswimming pool, spa pool, extensive well-equippedgym (treadmill, steps, cycles, rowing machine, heartmonitors and other instruments of torture) andsauna.The bar provides coffee and drinks throughout theday and light meals, cream teas and a children’smenu served either in the comfy lounge, on theterrace or for you to take to your apartment.The local shop can provide hampers of groceries foryour arrival.Visit www.helpfulholidays.com or give us a callfor details of prices and live availability for allapartments.AND SEA TRACTOR RIDEAt high tide the beach is washed by the sea andBurgh Island can only be reached by sea tractor(pictured above) – a unique experience! The islandis well worth a visit, with its Art Deco hotel madefamous by Edward and Mrs Simpson, The Beatles,Noel Coward and Agatha Christie who wrote two ofher novels here, and the atmospheric pub, ThePilchard.Bigbury is on the South Devon Coastal Path,between the beautiful rivers Avon and Erme.Originally a footpath to allow coastguards to patrolthe beaches and inlets against smugglers, the pathhugs the cliff tops and offers incomparable viewsand access to hidden coves. There are also gentlerambles inland on pretty footpaths.For enquiries and bookings, call 01647 433593 or visit us online at www.helpfulholidays.com.

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Bigbury Golf ClubWalking at Bigbury BayL534, sleeps 5FOR BEACH & GOLF LOVERSFor golfers, Bigbury has one of the finest eighteenhole courses in the West Country with wonderfulsea views.Bigbury-on-Sea, at the mouth of the river Avon, hasone of the South Hams’ most stunning beaches.It was awarded a Blue Flag in 2012. There areacres of clean, golden sand at low tide (the beachis dog friendly from October to April and fourof the apartments welcome man’s best friend),perfect for sandcastles, cricket and kite flying, androck pools for exploring. The water is good forpaddling (lifeguards in summer) and, for the moreadventurous, there’s surfing and SUP (Stand UpPaddleboarding) lessons (07813 639622) with allequipment provided. After all that exercise, feed theinner man at The Venus Café or Takeaway.LOCAL THINGS TO DOA day on the beach at Bigbury and visit to BurghIsland, including cocktails at the Art Deco hotel (youwill need to book)A walk from Salcombe to Bolt Head along thecoastal pathA day along the river Dart, by steam train and boat,to Dartmouth and TotnesA trip to East Prawle (lunch in the pub), Start Point,Torcross and Slapton LeyA drive on Dartmoor to Widecombe, Haytor, TwoBridges and Princetown and maybe a walkA trip to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouthand a walk on the HoeA surfing lesson at Bigbury or BanthamAn evening stroll and a meal at one of the greatlocal pubs, such as the Royal Oak at Bigbury or theJourney’s End at RingmoreTO BOOKSo for a really wonderful holiday...CALL NOW01647 433593for a chat with our team, who have visited theapartments and will be delighted to help youOR VISITwww.helpfulholidays.comfor lots more photos, to check liveavailability, read customer reviews and to bookand pay online.Follow us on:

Burgh IslandMill Street, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AWTel: 01647 433593 Fax: 01647 433694Open: Mon-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-7.30pm; Sat 9am-5pmweb: www.helpfulholidays.com email: help@helpfulholidays.com