Welcome to Riverside Lodge at Gara Mill
Luxury holiday lodge near to the South Devon Coast
Coastal Lodges at Gara Mill is a unique holiday destination set in a beautiful destination in the heart of South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
There are only nine lodges on the site, making this is a very private and special place to stay.
Direct bookings attract an 18% discount.
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Coastal Lodges at Gara Mill
Coastal Lodges is a small holiday destination containing just nine individually owned luxury holiday lodges set in five acres of quiet woodland in the grounds of a 16th Century corn mill on the Gara river in South Devon.
There are only nine lodges on the site, making this is a very quiet and tranquil place to stay.
There’s plenty to explore in the area surrounding Gara Mill. Slapton Sands with its National Nature Reserve is just a short drive away or if you are feeling energetic you can join the surfers at nearby Bantham. A trip to historic Dartmouth is a must, and for something a little different, have a go at crab fishing on the jetty at Dittisham.
Riverside Lodge
Our lodge is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Dartmouth and the stunning South Devon coast. Anyone wanting to enjoy nature will appreciate this secluded riverside setting, with its own meadow, orchard and wildlife-rich river bank. It is the perfect setting for for a relaxing escape away from the madding crowds.
A river runs beside the lodge. Ever-changing through the seasons from powerful flow in winter, to a gentle trickle in summer. It’s a wildlife haven, with otters, brown trout and birdlife in abundance. Unique insects including dragonfly, numerous butterflies. Owls, buzzards, and hawks abound. The area is a designated Dark Skies Area, so light pollution is kept to an absolute minimum and it’s easy to observe the Milky Way on a clear night.
Get Close to the Action
When you stay at Riverside Lodge you’ll have a whole host of adventures on your doorstep.
We are just a few miles from Slapton Sands with it’s wide expanse of beach and National Nature Reserve. We are also close to the family-friendly Blue Flag beach at Blackpool Sands and the great surfing beach at Bantham.
There are miles of stunning coastline and countryside to be explored right on the doorstep and Dartmoor National Park is an easy drive.
We also have great attractions like Woodlands Leisure Park, Torquay’s Living Coasts and Plymouth National Aquarium nearby
From great beaches to superb attractions South Devon is the perfect location for your holiday.
