We walked the coastal path from Hope Cove to Bantham and had lunch and a needed bottle of wine at the Sloop. Lovely and cosy pub with great food and superb service. Dog and children friendly, really relaxed feel. It was incredibly busy at New Year but its the kind of place where you can squeeze on to a table with others and have a great time

If you are looking for no nonsense bed and breakfast accommodation that provides the basics really well then this place is for you. The location is fantastc and great place to take your four-legged friend in particular. The staff are all friendly and efficient and the excellent and varied menu makes The Sloop a a great choice for a long weekend.

First visited The Sloop [a dog friendly pub] during the New Year holiday in 2009. We were seated in the dining room at rear and side of pub which felt rather bare and uninviting however the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. [Our accommodation was at the very comfortable Owl Barn 2 miles inland from the Sloop.]

We returned to Bantham in November 2010 staying at Bantham Cottages[also very comfortable]' which are behind the Sloop. Initially staying for the weekend we had two excellent meals with good beers in the Sloop however my husband returned home and I stayed on for the week. As a female on my own, I wasn't too sure about dining alone at the Sloop however the staff welcomed me warmly with "you're still here" and ensured that I was well looked after as I sat at "my table" and read a book whilst sipping one of the superb white wines on offer [sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio]. Over the week, I indulged in delicious and well cooked meals including fish and chips, the Sloop fish pie [full of flavours], ham egg & chips [tender tasty ham] and salmon [salmon simply melted in the mouth]. The other clientele were very friendly too so never felt lonely.

July 2011 found me back at the Sloop for a lunch of fish and chips washed down with superb NZ sauvignon blanc. Again, the staff were welcoming, fellow guests chatty and the food was fantastic.

I have no hesitation in recommending the Sloop which is situated in a wonderful thatched cottage row set along a busy street when in season though quiet non season times. There is parking available at the rear of the Sloop which is fortuitous as there is no parking on the street. However, if the Sloop car park is full drive on down the street into the beach parking. There is a fee to be paid during the season - prices vary according to how long you are likely to stay and the time of day you are wanting to park.

To walk the cliff tops and to be on Bantham beach looking over to Burgh Island [one of the Poirot locations] is to be in paradise. Thoroughly recommend a walk over to Thurlestone, South Milton and Hope Cove, returning to the Sloop for superb dinner washed down by a pint or two or a bottle of wine chosen from the extensive listing.

Will be back at the Sloop New Year holiday 2011. See you there!

Nice surprise, room clean and warm,food high quality pub food ,beer well kept,staff/owner friendly and helpful.Extra choice of cask ales would top it off nicely.Location fantastic , best beach in Devon /uk 150 metres.