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A SPECIAL KIND OF PLACE
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East Prawle is situated in one of the most attractive and unspoilt parts
of the South West peninsula, in the temperate and much loved South Hams.
The surrounding area, within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
comprises farmland and some of the most beautiful coastline in the British
Isles. A paradise for walkers and bird watchers alike.
The rare Cirl
Bunting can be seen here, and recent visitors included a Rose-Coloured
Starling, a Red-Backed Shrike and a Buff-Breasted Sandpiper.
In the autumn of 2007 we were lucky enough to have a Black
Redstart visit us here at Welle House
Read Ian Chamberlain's article on Prawle in
Devon Life Magazine
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The Cirl Bunting
- to be seen at Prawle Point throughout the
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Black Redstart
- on the roof of Welle House October 2007
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Prawle Point
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Welle House is situated within walking distance of the South West Coastal Path
and Prawle Point, Devon’s most
southerly point. The local beaches at
Lannacombe Bay, Gara Rock and Millbay in East
Portlemouth on the Salcombe Estuary, are easily accessible, as are the
popular fishing beaches at Slapton Sands, Beesands, and Hallsands. We are
in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as within a Coastal
Preservation Area and much of the coastline forms part of the Heritage Coast.
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East Prawle is also well known for its local pubs. The
Pigs Nose (CAMRA Pub of
the Year 2005 - South Devon Area) particularly epitomises the local character of these parts.
Please note that, out of season, the Pig’s Nose is closed Sunday night and all
day Monday. Also in the village, the
Providence Inn serves excellent food, based on local produce. Other local Pubs serving food may be found on our
links page. Kingsbridge,
capital of the South Hams and centre for local shops and entertainment is only
10 miles away.
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East Prawle from the air
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Walking the dogs - in January! |
We are just on the fringe of the village (and within a short stagger of the
excellent Pigs Nose Inn and Providence Inn) and about ten miles south east of Kingsbridge,
which is the area centre for the South Hams and has a comprehensive range of
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The night sky is virtually free of light pollution, and on
a clear night can see the Milky Way in all it's glory, shooting stars and
satellites without ever trying too hard. But for those who require a
"better view", we have quite a good telescope which guests are welcome to use.
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Gammon Head |
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Kingsbridge Estuary |
The renowned sailing town of Salcombe is about fifteen miles by road or two
miles by passenger ferry across the Kingsbridge Estuary from East Portlemouth.
The historic naval town of Dartmouth with numerous shops and restaurants is
about fifteen miles distant. The beautiful River Dart provides excellent
opportunities for boating and sailing activities, and Dartmouth Golf and Country
Club and the Woodlands Leisure Park are both about twelve miles distant.
There are also golf courses at Bigbury and Thurlestone, flanking the mouth of
the River Avon. The rugged splendour of Dartmoor National Park is about
twenty miles to the north.
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