Salt Meadow, South Milton

About this property

A spacious and secluded luxury retreat in the heart of South Milton, with beautiful bedrooms, generous living spaces and glorious gardens made for long summer days of croquet and table tennis, all just a country-lane wander from the beach, with doggies warmly welcomed too.

There’s a wonderful sense of space and seclusion at Salt Meadow. Tucked away behind its gates in the pretty South Hams village of South Milton near Thurlestone, this generous coastal home was made for gathering together, a place where families and friends can arrive, unpack and settle into the slower pace of life by the sea.

Sleeping ten across five beautifully styled bedrooms, Salt Meadow has room for everyone without ever feeling crowded. Light spills through the house, while generous living spaces invite long, lazy mornings and evenings spent together after salt-air adventures. There are quiet corners to curl up with a book and plenty of space for the whole party to gather, making it just as lovely for multi-generational family holidays as it is for a long-awaited escape with friends.

The kitchen and dining spaces sit at the heart of the home, made for leisurely breakfasts around the table, seafood suppers and bottles opened as evening drifts in. On warmer days, take life outside, fire up the barbecue and settle in for long lunches and summer evenings in the garden. When the temperature drops, retreat indoors, light the woodburner and sink into the sofas for a cosy evening together.

Beyond the house, the gardens bring another layer of country calm, although there’s plenty of fun to be had too. Challenge the family to a game of croquet on the lawn or a lively table tennis tournament, while children play and four-legged guests explore the garden. Doggies are very much part of the holiday at Salt Meadow, with their own treats waiting on arrival to make them feel suitably welcome. For those seeking some peace escape to the garden snug room with that holiday book or relax in the hot tub in the Devon air.

Upstairs, further spacious bedrooms are light, restful and wonderfully inviting, while three large bathrooms in this home mean there’s plenty of room for everyone to prepare for the day ahead. The main bedroom is particularly special, opening onto its own private balcony overlooking the garden. Slip outside with a morning cup of tea, listen to the birdsong and breathe in the country air while the rest of the house slowly begins to stir, a lovely little ritual to start the day.

And then there is the location. From Salt Meadow, some of the loveliest South Hams days can begin on foot. Wander through winding country lanes towards beautiful South Milton Sands for breakfast by the beach, before padding across the sand or joining the South West Coast Path for a day of exploring. Thurlestone Rock rises from the water nearby, while hidden coves, sweeping headlands and glorious sea views make this stretch of coastline endlessly tempting.

Return home with sandy toes, windswept hair and perhaps a sleepy dog or two. There might be time for one last croquet challenge before the barbecue is lit, or on chillier evenings, gather around the warmth of the woodburner and make plans for tomorrow’s adventures.

Spacious yet wonderfully welcoming, luxurious without feeling formal, Salt Meadow is a home for those precious holidays when everyone comes together, with the sea close by, the countryside all around and plenty of room to simply enjoy being on holiday.

Need to know:

There is WiFi throughout the property so if you need to stay in touch with the outside world you can

Up to two well behaved dogs welcome at an additional charge

Parking on gated driveway for up to 4 cars

Hot Tub available