- Sea-view hot tub
- Outdoor Zoki sauna
- Elevated terrace
- Uninterrupted ocean views
- Short walk to the beach
- Feature wood burner
A beachfront bolthole that promises a magical sundown setting, Clifftop blends modern-rustic luxury with a stunning coastal vista. Featuring a hot tub, wood-clad sauna, and lovingly recommended by Ruth Crilly, it lends itself to indulgent spa breaks and family escapes on the coast, where some of the best views in Devon await. Offering a design masterclass through pitched ceilings, expansive glass and soft woods, architects VESP have created a space that's both breath-taking and welcoming; South West design at its best.
Set across three floors, expansive sea views can be found around every corner. Curated with large groups in mind, the modern kitchen and dining area calls for quality time over seafood platters and overflowing coupes, while rich terracottas and inky greys combine to reflect the coast’s ever-changing palette. After leisurely suppers, head to the west-facing balcony that lies just beyond the open plan living space. With views over Challaborough Beach and afar, pull back sliding doors and lounge in the sun with drinks in hand.
For the best views in the house, the panoramic living area is an idyllic setting. Ascend the stairs for breakfast with a view and when night falls, settle in for an evening in front of the commanding feature wood burner.
All seven bedrooms have been tastefully designed using a pared-back palette of whites and warm wooden tones, bringing a calming feel to each. Every small detail has been considered and two of the bedrooms benefit from sensational sea views, plus direct access onto the elevated terrace – a perfect spot for enjoying morning coffees above the waves.
Complete with a hot tub and wood-clad Zoki sauna, the tiered garden enjoys uninterrupted views across glistening ocean tides and pockets of jewel-green countryside. Return from days on the sand and cook up a feast for the whole family from the Big Green Egg barbeque, before tiptoeing to the sauna for moments enveloped in warmth.
Situated in the heart of South Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bigbury-on-Sea is home to one of the region’s most popular beaches. What was once a sleepy fisherman’s village is now a much-loved retreat for families, foodies and walking enthusiasts. With other prevalent South Hams destinations like Salcombe and Hope Cove only a short drive away, there’s so much to explore on your doorstep.
- Sea-view hot tub
- Outdoor Zoki sauna
- Elevated terrace
- Uninterrupted ocean views
- Short walk to the beach
- Feature wood burner
Our favourite features
As twilight descends over the bay, toast to a magical stay from the sea-view hot tub with only the ocean for company. Thanks to its clifftop location, guests can enjoy private dips every morning and night.
Exclusive concierge
We recommend...
Fine dining at The Nettlefold Restaurant
Private family surf lessons on Bigbury Beach with Discovery Surf School
Visiting Sandbridge Barton for a vineyard tour and tasting
Floorplans
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Living Area
Home to soothing views over Bigbury’s rugged coastline, this elevated living space exudes a restful ambience. Allow the sea breeze to pass through sliding doors on sunny days as you spot dolphins from the rocking chair.
Located opposite the balcony and flanked with cognac leather armchairs, the eight-seater dining table is the perfect spot for watching the waves. Behind terracotta sliding doors you’ll find a kitchenette equipped with all the tools to prepare an afternoon tea, and when the sun starts to fade, move across to the enclosed mini bar for daiquiris at dusk.
Transforming into a true night-time hideaway, two large grey Loaf sofas, a commanding black wood burner, a coffee table and Smart TV with SONOS make up the right-hand side of the living space. With a vibrant feature rug underfoot, keep the fire well stoked and curl up with a glass of red for a blissful evening routine.
Bedroom Three with En-suite
Featuring a 6ft zip and link bed and a luxurious en-suite, bedroom three is within easy reach of the ground floor living area. Useful for guests with limited mobility, there’s plenty of space to move around with ease, as well as a built-in nook for hanging your holiday wardrobe.
A rattan chair and Jonathan Alder rug fill the space with texture, while the thoughtfully designed en-suite enjoys a large walk-in waterfall shower, and a wall-mounted shower seat with a handrail.
Bedroom Four
Soft sloping ceilings and a large skylight window bring a soothing atmosphere to this light and airy room. The wooden headboard complements its fresh white interiors, while subtle touches of green can be found throughout. A freestanding wardrobe sits opposite the 5ft zip and link bed, and two bedside tables sit either side.
Balcony
Accessed via sliding doors, the glass-fronted balcony enjoys an elevated position and is the perfect spot for both sunbathing and storm-watching. Prepare your drink of choice and take a seat in the chair to find otherworldly views that rival a tropical paradise.
WC
Located to the left of the front entrance and decorated in vibrant yellow tiles, you’ll find the WC that serves the upstairs living space and bedroom four.
TV/Games Room
Completing the ground floor, guests will find a garage-turned-games-room that's home to table tennis and a Samsung Smart TV - perfect for movie marathons and competitive evenings in.
More about theFirst Lower Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Area
Backed by deep blue sea, the kitchen is light and contemporary. Complete with a built-in Bosch oven and microwave oven, Neff induction hob and Samsung American-style fridge-freezer, it’s an idyllic setting to prepare dinner while keeping an eye on the ocean tides. Prepare fresh pastries and fruit from the wood-clad island before popping a bottle of crisp white in the wine fridge, ready to pour at supper. For those perfecting their sourdough starter, there’s also a proving drawer as well as a Quooker tap and a Nespresso Krups coffee machine for espressos on the go
When you’ve finished preparing dinner, the sea-view dining area is a great space for coming together. Complete with terracotta stressless Carver chairs, sample tasty local produce from the extendable dining table as you listen to the sound of the waves below.
Please note that guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device.
Bedroom Five with En-suite
Similar to bedroom four, this room has been decorated in crisp white linens and wooden accents, and finished with a colourful floral rug that spans the width of the room. Benefitting from a 5ft zip and link bed, this bedroom can transition from a king to a twin depending on your group’s requirements.
To the left of the bed, a wooden pocket door reveals a blue tiled en-suite bathroom, complete with a waterfall shower and heated towel rail.
Snug
Tucked behind the dining area, the snug is home to a second Smart TV and Microsoft Xbox Series S Digital Edition Console. A perfect space for those seeking a quiet moment away from the group, there’s a soft L-shaped sofa and the room is finished in slate grey tones.
Balcony
A place where inside and outside living join harmoniously together, tick al fresco dining off your holiday wishlist from the second balcony. Accessed through the sliding doors in the kitchen and dining area, this space comes complete with an outdoor dining table, perfect for those summer months when warm evenings linger.
Wet Room
Complete with two showers, overhead hanging rails and a large farmhouse sink, the wet room takes the stress out of post-swim routines. Finished in yellow and black terrazzo tiles, this space also features an additional WC to serve the first lower ground floor.
Utility
Separated by double swinging doors, you’ll find an AEG washing machine and tumble dryer plus plenty of shelving space in the utility for storing clothing away from sandy items.
More about theSecond Lower Ground Floor
Master Bedroom with En-suite
Where soothing sea views and pared-back interiors blend to create a peaceful couples’ escape, enjoy direct access onto the terrace from the master bedroom. Dressed in cloud-like linens and punctuated with subtle nautical touches, this room also benefits from a large dressing room with plenty of storage space for holiday essentials.
As dusk descends, retreat to the en-suite bathroom for a dip in the freestanding tub before slipping on a robe to watch the sunset from the comfort of the super king bed.
Bedroom Two with En-suite
Complete with cabin-chic interiors, bedroom two shares the same beautiful views as the master. Watch the tides ebb and flow from this beach-facing boudoir and on warmer days, open the sliding doors to welcome in the ocean breeze.
Finished in white wooden panelling and rustic furniture, the home’s signature style is echoed throughout this bedroom, while a sleek en-suite bathroom with a waterfall shower can be found just next door.
Bedroom Six
Located just along the corridor, snuggle up from bedroom six after busy days on Bigbury Beach. Also home to a freestanding wardrobe, wooden bedside tables and well-crafted reading lights, it’s finished in the same gentle colour palette as the other bedrooms and punctuated with soft red and pink furnishings and a 5ft zip and link bed.
Bedroom Seven
Completing the bedroom set on the second lower ground floor, this cosy twin room is perfect for younger guests. Featuring blue and red striped throws, a bedside table and built-in blinds, retreat to this hideaway to watch movies on the Samsung TV.
Family Bathroom
For the use of bedrooms six and seven, this blue and grey-clad family bathroom offers a waterfall shower, heated towel rail and Bluetooth bathroom mirror. Return from the beach and play your favourite playlist as you rinse sandy toes.
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Hot Tub
Overlooking wild turquoise ocean, the sea-view hot tub was made for unwinding in the open air. Located on the decking area and perched just above the sauna, its elevated spot means you’re exposed to the elements in the best possible way. Explore the surrounding coastline before returning home to plunge under a shroud of steam - the perfect tonic after busy days.
Sauna
Studded into the cliff-face, the wood-clad Zoki sauna is perfectly located for a quick dash from the hot tub. After tackling the waves, take a seat inside the warm wooden hut and let the wilds of Devon’s coast soothe your soul.
Terrace
Home to uninterrupted views, the elevated terrace stretches across the front of the second lower ground floor, and is shared by the two bedrooms on this level that both enjoy direct access through sliding doors. Relax into the outdoor furniture with a book and mug of tea, before descending the stairs to arrive on the decking.
Due to the house's clifftop location, there's a steep drop at the edge of the garden. While it's secured with fencing, children and dogs must be supervised when using this area.
Outdoor Shower
Located just outside the wet room, the hand held outdoor shower is a great addition to post-surf routines. Rinse sandy belongings under the water before retreating inside to hang wetsuits.
Parking and Electric Car Charger
Situated at the front of the property, there’s plenty of parking for three cars on the driveway, and a Zappi electric car charger (pay at point) to the left-hand side of the drive.
Need to Know
Key details
Sleeps
14
Changeover day
Friday for peak periods, flexibility at other times and for short breaks
Arrival and departure
Arrival from 4:30pm, departure by 10am
Dog-friendly
Yes (two maximum). £60 per week for the first dog, then £30 per week for the second dog. Read this property’s dog rules here.
Mobile reception
Click for information
Refundable security deposit
£1,000
Eco credentials
Many of our properties have been designed to limit their impact on the environment. Here are some highlights from Clifftop's eco credentials:
• Solar energy
• Electric car charger in the parking area
• Solar and air source heat pump
• Underfloor heating
Additional information
There are steps around the internal and external areas of the property
Guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device
Due to the property's clifftop location, there's a steep drop at the edge of the garden. While it's secured with fencing, children and dogs must be supervised when using this area.
The electric car charger is operated on a 'pay at point' basis. You'll find specific instructions for use in the Guest Information tablet when you arrive. Find nearby EV charging stations here.
If you’d like to check any specific information that isn’t mentioned in our descriptions, please call us and speak to our Property Advisors or see our FAQs page
Inclusions
- Inclusive concierge service
- Welcome hamper to include local produce
- High quality bed linen (changed weekly)
- One hand towel, one bath sheet and one leisure towel (for the hot tub) per guest
- Starlink Broadband
- One travel cot and one highchair
- Logs for the wood burner
- Underfloor heating
- ​​Luxury hand wash ​
Facilities
- Parking for three cars
- 22kW Zappi electric car charger (pay at point)
- Hot tub
- Outdoor Zoki sauna
- Big Green Egg charcoal barbeque
- TV/games room
- Wood burner
- SONOS speaker
- Microsoft Xbox Series S Digital Edition Console
- Samsung Smart TVs
- Nespresso Krups coffee machines
- Wine fridge
- Boiling water taps
- Outdoor shower
- Table tennis
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Changeover day not right for you? Call 01208 895570 as outside of peak times, we can sometimes offer some flexibility.
Seasonal week and short break pricing
| Date | 7 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov - 19 Dec 2024 | £2950 | £2550 | £2650 | £2750 |
| 20 Dec - 26 Dec 2024 | £5950 | - | - | £5750 |
| 29 Dec - 04 Jan 2025 | £5950 | - | - | £5750 |
| 05 Jan - 13 Feb 2025 | £2950 | £2550 | £2650 | £2750 |
| 14 Feb - 20 Feb 2025 | £2950 | - | - | - |
| 21 Feb - 03 Apr 2025 | £2950 | £2550 | £2650 | £2750 |
| 04 Apr - 17 Apr 2025 | £4850 | - | - | - |
| 18 Apr - 22 May 2025 | £3950 | £3550 | £3650 | £3750 |
| 23 May - 29 May 2025 | £7750 | - | - | - |
| 30 May - 26 Jun 2025 | £4850 | £4450 | £4550 | £4650 |
| 27 Jun - 03 Jul 2025 | £6900 | £6500 | £6600 | £6700 |
| 04 Jul - 17 Jul 2025 | £7750 | - | - | - |
| 18 Jul - 28 Aug 2025 | £8950 | - | - | - |
| 29 Aug - 04 Sep 2025 | £6900 | £6500 | £6600 | £6700 |
| 05 Sep - 25 Sep 2025 | £4850 | £4450 | £4550 | £4650 |
| 26 Sep - 16 Oct 2025 | £3350 | £2950 | £3050 | £3150 |
| 17 Oct - 30 Oct 2025 | £3950 | - | - | - |
| 31 Oct - 19 Dec 2025 | £2950 | £2550 | £2650 | £2750 |
| 20 Dec - 26 Dec 2025 | £5950 | - | - | £5750 |
| 27 Dec - 28 Dec 2025 | £5950 | - | - | - |
| 29 Dec - 04 Jan 2026 | £5950 | - | - | £5750 |
Area Map
Local Area
Bigbury-on-Sea
Beaches and watersports
The prestigious Blue Flag beach of Bigbury-on-Sea is perfect for families. Joined by a causeway to the iconic Burgh Island, the chance to cross the beach on the world’s only sea tractor is not to be missed. Other beautiful sandy beaches in the area include Bantham, Thurlestone, South Milton and the pretty Hope Cove, while decent swells at the nearby Challabrough and Mothercombe make both perfect for surfing.
Outdoor pursuits
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are several gorgeous walks surrounding Bigbury-on-Sea. Follow the coast path along the Avon Estuary towards Aveton Gifford before crossing the bridge and returning towards Bantham or venture a little further out to Blackdown Rings. Pick up the golf clubs and visit the immaculate courses at Bigbury, Thurlestone or Dartmouth. Alternatively, take a day trip to Start Bay and experience the biggest and most accessible fishing beach in South Devon.
Food and drink
Take a step back in time with the famous art deco Burgh Island Hotel, hosting black tie dinners every evening. For exceptional seafood, head to The Oyster Shack and relax on the terrace with a refreshing drink. The Pilchard Inn and The Journey’s End Inn both offer a great spot for a pint of local ale, while a little further afield in Dartmouth sits the wonderful Seahorse Restaurant, owned by Mitch Tonks. For a light lunch, head to Venus Café on Bigbury beach for a much needed energy boost in between exploring South Devon's waters.
Time for pampering
For a day of rest and relaxation, The Voyage Spa at The Thurlestone Hotel in Kingsbridge is a must visit. One of the finest spas in South Devon, it offers sweeping sea views and a great range of health and beauty treatments, alongside an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. If a day trip is on the cards, head to Dartmouth or Salcombe and be tempted by treatments at the fantastic The Dartmouth and Salcombe Harbour spas by the water. Whatever you choose, you're sure to leave feeling replenished and renewed.
Activities for children
When the kids have tired from endless days on the beach, jump in the car and head to Dartmoor Zoo, Woodlands Adventure Park or the River Dart Country Park – where zip wires, assault courses and watersports await. Animal lovers will enjoy a day out at Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, while Pennywell Farm promises fun for the whole family, just over half an hour’s drive away. Venture slightly further afield for a unique day out at the Mystery Treasure Trail in Kingsbridge, promising bundles of fun come rain or shine.
Concierge
InclusiveConcierge
From the moment of booking one of our luxury holiday homes, our bespoke concierge service is provided at no additional cost.
With extensive insider knowledge and local expertise, our team can arrange anything from private chefs to one-to-one surf tuition and in-house spa therapists. We’re also on hand to help plan special occasions and events, whether you’d like a locally sourced cake or pre-arranged flower deliveries.
Our team can also remove the hassle from planning those smaller practical details. We have a bank of trusted local contacts, so we can organise everything to ensure you have a stress-free holiday, from babysitters to taxi reservations and extra housekeeping.
Whatever you decide, our concierge team will be on hand to fill your getaway with creativity, relaxation and adventure.
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We made an excellent choice to have Clifftop as our family holiday this year. Ideal for all ages with exceptional facilities and equipment. Stunning views and only a few minutes walk to the beach.
”The house is fantastic, well-equipped and beautifully furnished. Very well designed. It's been a brilliant few days with walks, hot tub dips and incredible meals with amazing views and tremendous sunsets. The most wonderful, happy birthday celebration for me.
”We've made magical memories to last us a lifetime. This beautiful home has such a wonderful aura, we all felt so calm and comfortable here. The views are perfect and change throughout the day. So many beautiful places to discover nearby too.
”We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home. Every detail has been carefully considered, offering super comfort and breathtaking views. You have created something truly special!
”Thank you so much Beccy and Will for an absolutely wonderful holiday! It was a family holiday to celebrate the life (after their passing) of my grandparents; this house made it everything we hoped it would be. We particularly adored the balconies/view all watching the sunset together.
The house felt like home straightaway - the scones were such a lovely touch and there was so much to discover around the area (make sure to stop by Catch of the Day in Kingsbridge, best smoked fish ever). Thank you again - I hope all who stay here have as wonderful a time.
”Such an amazing view! We all absolutely loved it here - hard to leave the house. The presentation is wonderful and the owners have thought of everything - the house is very well stocked. It would be interesting to watch winter storms from the top floor... Many thanks to the owners and to Perfect Stays - we hope to come back soon.
”What a truly wonderful week here with all our family. Superb to be here on heatwave week too! The views, location and style of this house have totally blown us away. Did not feel crowded with 11 of us! So beautiful - we loved the hot tub and its views, and just a short path to walk dogs or swim in the sea. Fantastic new build, very practical. Thank you so much!
”Wow! The view is stunning. We've had a fantastic week. The house is so well kitted out and has been a delight to spend time in. Bigbury-on-Sea has not disappointed either with the range of beaches and activities. The kids have had an absolute ball, from damming the river on the beach to paddle boarding and a surf lesson. The Oyster Shack was a real treat for my husband and me. Thanks for facilitating our first proper family holiday. We are already looking forward to the same week next year.
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