{"id":27149,"date":"2025-05-09T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/?p=27149"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T11:25:01","slug":"the-trouble-with-maggie-cole-filming-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/the-trouble-with-maggie-cole-filming-locations","title":{"rendered":"ITV\u2019s The Trouble with Maggie Cole Filming Locations in South Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"

ITV\u2019s six-part comedy drama The Trouble with Maggie Cole<\/a>, previously known as \u2018Glasshouses\u2019, is a lighthearted series that delves into the troubles caused by Maggie Cole, stared by Dawn French. Once Maggie shares village gossip in a G&T infused radio interview that goes horribly wrong, we\u2019re shown that the phrase \u2018today\u2019s news is tomorrow\u2019s fish and chip paper\u2019 may not be the case in the close-knit community of Thurlbury. Set across the South Hams, find out The Trouble with Maggie Cole filming locations in South Devon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Trouble with Maggie Cole filming locations in South Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The set of a quaint coastal village boasting chocolate box houses, stunning vistas and beaches simply calls South Devon, so it\u2019s no wonder the idyllic spots of Noss Mayo, Bigbury-on-Sea, Burgh Island and Mothecombe were chosen as key filming locations, as well as picturesque spots in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

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Is Thurlbury a real place and where is it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No, Thurlbury is a fictional place filmed in Noss Mayo, South Devon.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Noss Mayo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The secluded village of Noss Mayo is situated on the southern bank of the River Yealm. Featuring two popular pubs \u2013 The Ship Inn<\/a> and Swan Inn<\/a>, amazing views of the River Yealm and Newton Creek, as well as walks to secluded beaches, not to mention endless paddleboarding and kayaking opportunities. If you haven\u2019t already been, you should add Noss Mayo to your staycation bucket list!<\/p>\n

The waterfront home of Maggie Cole and husband Peter Cole, played by Mark Heap, is located in Noss Mayo, just a short walk from The Ship Inn. The cottage is owned by a local couple that have recently moved to Noss Mayo, but wish to be kept anonymous.<\/p>\n

Want to holiday in the fictional town of Thurlbury? We have a range of holiday homes in Noss Mayo<\/a> and Newton Ferrers<\/a>, so you can place yourself in the scene of The Trouble with Maggie Cole.<\/p>\n

Click here to read our guide to Noss Mayo<\/a> to find out more about this riverside village.<\/p>\n

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Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Bigbury-on-Sea<\/a> is an expansive beach that looks out over Burgh Island, the inspiration behind the setting of Dame Agatha Christie\u2019s best selling novel \u2018And Then There Were None\u2019. This picturesque spot has also been the filming location of the South Devon based TV series, The Coroner<\/a>. Now, Bigbury Beach and Burgh Island are appearing on our screens in The Trouble with Maggie Cole, and it\u2019s not difficult to see why this stunning location was picked!<\/p>\n

Browse our holiday cottages in Bigbury-on-Sea<\/a> and enjoy the best of coastal living. Listen to sea waves, look out over Burgh Island and hop to the beach for unforgettable days on the sand.<\/p>\n

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Mothecombe Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Mothecombe Beach, where Dawn French used to visit as a child, is an unspoilt sandy beach situated at the mouth of the Erme Estuary. Enjoy a walk spotting the top filming locations in The Trouble with Maggie Cole by walking from Mothecombe to Noss Mayo, or towards Bigbury-on-Sea in the opposite direction \u2013 a great 10 mile hike for keen walkers!<\/p>\n

For more information about Mothecombe Beach, read our Mothecombe beach guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more South Devon filming locations, read about where BBC’s The Coroner<\/a> was set nearby, or where 2025 blockbuster The Roses was filmed in Salcombe<\/a>. Or, click here to read our collection of area guides<\/a> to find out about the region\u2019s beautiful towns and villages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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