{"id":12075,"date":"2020-03-01T11:20:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T11:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=12075"},"modified":"2023-11-09T12:36:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T12:36:51","slug":"mattiscombe-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/mattiscombe-beach","title":{"rendered":"Mattiscombe Beach | South Devon Beach Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mattiscombe Beach, otherwise known as Great Mattiscombe Sands, is one of South Devon\u2019s most secluded beaches and is the perfect bolthole if you\u2019re looking for a quiet, sandy escape. The beach itself, found nestled alongside the South West Coast Path, is south-facing and a short 2km steep walk down from the Start Point Car Park. It is renowned for being a little challenging to access, but for those who are able, the reward is well worth the hike.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mattiscombe Beach is a patchwork of sand and rock exposed at low tide, backed by rolling South Devon countryside. Dog-friendly year round this is a popular spot amongst dog walkers who love exploring with their canine companions. What\u2019s more, there is a small waterfall and stream running down the beach to the shoreline, providing a safe, natural environment for little explorers. For those more able, the incredible rock formations prove popular with those keen on bouldering.<\/p>\n

There are no facilities on the beach with the nearest toilet being found in the Start Point Car Park. As such, you will find those visiting Mattiscombe Beach amongst the more \u2018hardy\u2019 of beach-goers, taking delight in a range of quintessentially British seaside activities such as sunbathing, sandcastle building, picnicking and paddling!<\/p>\n

This secluded beach is a haven for wildlife – grey seals are often spotted, and in late winter and spring you may be lucky enough to see one or two pups with them. In the height of summer, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for basking shark fins\u2026<\/p>\n

How to get to Mattiscombe Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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By car:<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>For sat nav users, use the postcode TQ7 2ET, which will navigate you to\u00a0Start Point Car Park<\/a>. The private car park at Start Point is manned for the majority of the year and boasts 100 spaces, and (at the time of writing) costs \u00a33.50 to park all day, less for shorter periods. Be sure to bring your change, because the car parking hut is cash only.<\/p>\n

On foot:<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The South West Coast Path runs alongside Mattiscombe Beach, and boasts a wealth of varied walking routes should you wish to incorporate your visit with a longer walk. Walk from\u00a0Hallsands beach<\/a>\u00a0around Start Point to Mattiscombe Beach, and for those really eager, continue west to\u00a0Lannacombe Beach<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Prawle Point<\/a>\u00a0(or even\u00a0Gara Rock Beach<\/a>\u00a0for the truly hardy). Navigating this stretch of the South West Coast Path will give you access to the South Devon coast at its most rugged and spectacular. One of our favourite stretches along this section of coastal path is the\u00a0East Portlemouth to Gara Rock walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Coast & Country Cottages we love walking, so much so, we\u2019ve created a comprehensive walking guide detailing varying routes that tread both the coast and countryside of South Devon. For more inspiration,\u00a0download our walking guide today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Things to do near Mattiscombe Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Start Point Lighthouse <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Start Point Lighthouse is situated on one of the most exposed peninsulas on the entirety of the English Coast. Proudly residing at the end of the headland in\u00a0Start Bay<\/a>, the lighthouse has guided vessels in the English Channel for over 150 years and has many, many tales to tell! As well as admiring the lighthouse from the coast path, you can also venture inside for a guided tour – it is well worth allowing time for this, you can expect to spend your time learning of shipwrecks, storms and farmers who braved the wild seas. Visit the\u00a0Start Point Lighthouse website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Fishing from Mattiscombe Beach <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Fishing from Mattiscombe Beach is likely to produce the same species you\u2019d find in the more accessible beaches of\u00a0Start Bay<\/a>, so expect to pull in the likes of bass, wrasse and mackerel, season depending. The South facing aspect of the beach means that the weather conditions can be quite different to the popular fishing beaches of Start Bay, and you will often find shore anglers heading to Mattiscombe Sands when it is too windy to fish comfortably from\u00a0Beesands<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Slapton<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Similar beaches near Mattiscombe Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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South Devon\u2019s coastline is peppered with sandy beaches, shingle bays and secluded coves, and as such, you will never find yourself far from a perfectly suited beach. Similar beaches near Mattiscombe Beach include those within Start Bay, such as\u00a0Hallsands<\/a>,\u00a0Beesands<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Torcross<\/a>. Nearby\u00a0Lannacombe Beach<\/a>\u00a0offers a similar sense of serenity and remoteness to Mattiscombe, and a little further afield, for views of\u00a0Burgh Island<\/a>, we also recommend\u00a0Ayrmer Cove<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Westcombe Beach<\/a>. What\u2019s more, on the other side of the River Dart close to\u00a0Kingswear<\/a>,\u00a0Man Sands<\/a>\u00a0is another highly recommended quiet, craggy beach.<\/p>\n

It can be a tough job deciding which beach to visit when exploring the region of South Devon, so to help navigate your way, take a look at our comprehensive guide to the\u00a0best beaches in South Devon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Holiday cottages near Mattiscombe Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At Coast & Country Cottages, we boast an enviable portfolio of holiday cottages near Mattiscombe beach, throughout Start Bay and beyond. From coastal cottages<\/a> to luxurious properties<\/a> taking in sweeping sea views<\/a>. Regardless of where you choose to holiday, spend your days exploring remote and unspoilt coves by choosing a holiday cottage in Start Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Explore our holiday cottages in Start Bay, near Mattiscombe today!<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect House, Hallsands<\/h2>\n

Prospect House<\/a>\u00a0is stunning a complex of luxury apartments in the fishing village of Hallsands,\u00a0two of which are available as holiday homes<\/a>\u00a0with Coast & Country Cottages. Situated close to Hallsands Beach, the properties boast panoramic sea views with Juliet balconies, and enjoy access to beautifully landscaped gardens, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and all-weather tennis court. This is the perfect spot for families that want to holiday together!<\/p>\n

Book your holiday at Prospect House today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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