Finest Stays

Finest Stays is a holiday letting agency based in South Devon, specialising in handpicked coastal and countryside holiday homes across the South Hams.

29/05/2026

Some homes never lose their magic ✨

Tacket Wood House has been part of the Finest Stays collection for many years and remains one of our all-time favourites. Sitting proudly on the waterfront of the Kingsbridge estuary, this iconic Georgian home has been watching the tides come and go for over 200 years, and we think it's about time it returned to the spotlight.

Sleeping up to 10 guests across five beautiful bedrooms, this much-loved waterside retreat is made for unforgettable family gatherings. Think mornings spent crab fishing from the private quay, afternoons launching paddleboards from the beach below, and evenings gathered around the table as the sun sets across the estuary.

Inside, elegant Georgian proportions meet luxurious modern comforts, while outside you'll find private waterfront access, moorings for boats, beautiful gardens, a private beach, and even six complimentary passes to the Salcombe Harbour Spa.

Dog-friendly, wonderfully positioned, and just a short walk from the independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Kingsbridge, Tacket Wood House offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation and timeless Devon charm.

With only limited summer dates remaining, now is the time to secure your stay.

📍 Kingsbridge
Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/tacket-wood-house/

27/05/2026

✨ NEW ✨ Perched right on the water’s edge in one of Salcombe’s most iconic creekside settings, 3 Cookes Quay is the kind of home that captures everything people fall in love with about Salcombe life.

Once a working boatyard and now a beautifully relaxed waterside retreat, this special home comes with its very own private mooring, meaning mornings can begin with paddleboards at sunrise, kayaking along the creek, or hopping aboard for beach days across the estuary ⚓️

Inside, generous living spaces and light-filled interiors create the perfect setting for families and friends to gather, while upstairs, wide windows frame the ever-changing water beyond. Long suppers with fresh local seafood, slow mornings wandering into town for pastries and coffee, evenings drifting back from South Pool as the sun sets over the estuary.

Sleeping 8 guests across 4 bedrooms, 3 Cookes Quay is perfectly placed for unforgettable Salcombe escapes, where the water is always just moments away...

https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/3-cookes-quay/

25/05/2026

Bank holiday mornings were made for beach plans ☀️🌊

Whether it’s paddleboarding at Bantham, coastal walks to Soar Mill Cove, lazy afternoons on South Sands, or discovering hidden stretches like Mill Bay and Mothecombe, South Devon knows exactly how to do long weekends right.

From the dramatic red cliffs of Babbacombe to the turquoise waters of Hope Cove and the golden sands of South Milton, every corner of the coast brings something different, and somehow, each one feels more beautiful than the last.

If you’re spending the bank holiday by the sea, where’s first on your list? 🤍

📍Sunny Cove, Salcombe
📍Babbacombe, Torquay
📍Bantham, near Kingsbridge
📍Mothecombe, Holbeton
📍Inner & Outer Hope, Hope Cove
📍South Sands, Salcombe
📍South Milton Sands, near Kingsbridge

And, if you like something off the beaten path...
📍Soar Mill Cove, near Salcombe

21/05/2026

✨ NEW ✨ Hidden in the heart of Salcombe, Courtenay Cottage is the kind of coastal escape where you can leave the car behind and slip straight into holiday mode...

Tucked along one of Salcombe’s pretty winding streets, this charming cottage even has its own secret alleyway leading directly down to the harbour front, making morning coffees, beach days and evenings by the water effortlessly easy.

Inside, Courtenay Cottage unfolds across three floors, perfectly suited to families and groups, with three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful top floor balcony framing glorious estuary views. Start slow mornings with pastries from the bakery just steps away, hop aboard the passenger ferry to South Sands, spend afternoons crabbing on the quay, then return home to unwind in the light-filled sitting room after a day on the coast.

From harbour strolls and seafood lunches to sunset drinks overlooking the water, Courtenay Cottage captures everything there is to love about a classic Salcombe stay 🌊

To book, visit:
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/courtenay-cottage/

19/05/2026

May Half Term is just days away, the sunshine is set to make an appearance over the bank holiday weekend ☀️

Our last remaining stays are disappearing fast...

📍 Little Pebble, East Portlemouth
📍 Park House, Salcombe
📍 Ivy Cottage, Kingston
📍 2 Albany House, Salcombe

Book your stay via the link below...
https://tinyurl.com/may-half-term-26

15/05/2026

A very rare opportunity has just opened up at 2 Dart Marina ✨

One of Dartmouth’s most sought-after waterfront stays is unexpectedly available for May Half Term - with an exceptional 40% off.

Sleeping four guests across two beautifully appointed bedrooms, 2 Dart Marina sits right on the edge of the estuary, with uninterrupted waterside views, elegant interiors and one of the best positions in Dartmouth. Wake slowly to boats drifting along the river, watch the steam train roll into Kingswear from your window, and spend evenings with a glass of something cold as the marina glows at sunset.

Inside, everything has been thoughtfully designed for effortless coastal living - luxurious bedrooms, calming open-plan spaces, a sleek kitchen for long lazy breakfasts, and Juliet balconies that blur the line between indoors and out.
Step outside and Dartmouth is yours to explore, from waterside walks and boutique shopping to long lunches overlooking the river.

A once-in-a-blue-moon kind of stay, now unexpectedly available for Half Term:
https://www.fineststays.co.uk/luxury-accommodation/2-dart-marina/

✨ 40% off for May Half Term only ✨
Sleeps 4

13/05/2026

Did you spot Lilleby in The Sun Travel over the weekend? ✨

Our beautiful Salcombe retreat was featured as part of a Devon staycation spotlight and we couldn’t agree more with the glowing coastal praise. From sea views and stylish interiors to lazy mornings by the water, Lilleby is the perfect place to unwind on the South Devon coast.

✨ Read the feature via the link below ✨
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/39044428/devon-salcombe-staycation-beach-travel-holiday/

Address

Newquay House
Kingsbridge
TQ71JZ

Telephone

01548 706 706

Website

http://www.fineststays.com/

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