Clifftop South Devon spa stay with sea views

Gara Rock, South West

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Property details

Enjoy a restful escape to a gorgeous Devon retreat with coast and countryside on your doorstep - includes optional breakfast, spa access and a self-catered apartment option
  • Seaside haven: For dramatic English Channel views and coastal comforts, look no further than Gara Rock. Not far from idyllic Salcombe, this dreamy clifftop base boasts plush, homey vibes with a luxurious touch. Spend your days down at the beach, boutique shopping in Salcombe or stretching your legs on the South West Coastal Path, then retreat each evening to the warm, welcoming interiors of your stylish Devon pad.

  • Delighting dining: You'll find food for every mood at Gara Rock. The popular restaurant showcases the very best of local flavour with dishes crafted from Devon-sourced ingredients including tasty burgers, a sensational ploughmans, St Austell Bay mussels and a masala bouillabaisse. In good weather from April to September, there's stone baked, sourdough pizza on the terrace.

  • Slow days and spa bliss: When it comes to relaxation, the hotel has you more than covered; unwind with moments in the bubbling spa bath, steam sessions in the sauna and leisurely laps in the indoor or outdoor pools as you soak in sweeping sea vistas. You can indulge in a treatment from the pampering spa menu for added luxury (limited availability - fees apply). Relax beyond the spa with a laid-back movie night at the onsite cinema or even a drink in the cosy, sea view lounge.

How to get there

The hotel is located near East Portlemouth, roughly a 50-minute drive around the Kingsbridge Estuary from Salcombe (or around 45 minutes on foot taking the passenger ferry). The nearest train station is in Totnes, about a 50-minute drive away.

Good to know

The outdoor pool is heated and open from April to September.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • parking

    Parking

  • spa

    Spa

  • wi-fi

    Wi-Fi

  • swimming pool

    Swimming pool

  • bar

    Bar

  • restaurant

    Restaurant

  • reception

    Reception

  • room service

    Room service

  • transport and parking

    Electric vehicle charging

  • wellness

    Steam room

  • wellness

    Sauna

  • wellness

    Jacuzzi

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Gara Rock, Salcombe - East Portlemouth, Salcombe TQ8 8FA

The little cove of Gara Rock Beach is your closest access to sandy shores and bracing English Channel waters, just a few minutes’ walk down the cliffs along the famous South West Coast Path. For lovers of a good coastal walk, you really couldn’t be better placed to take in the beauty of Devon; follow the iconic trail left or right from your hotel and soak in the spectacular scenery of the South Devon National Landscape.
 
One walk you have to add to your itinerary is the moderate stroll into Salcombe, catching the passenger ferry across the estuary into the picturesque seaside town. An afternoon here is perfect for a spot of holiday shopping, offering boutique fashion, antiques, local art and beautifully crafted trinkets from homeware to jewellery. Finish off with a refuelling stop in a tea shop before making the walk back.