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Is Flete House open to the public?

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Is Flete House open to the public?

Until this year, as part of the Flete Estate, the beach was open to the public on only three days a week in the summer, preserving its unspoilt character and making it one of Devon’s best-kept secrets. It is now open every day.

Who owns Mothecombe house?

In 1872 it was acquired by Henry Bingham Mildmay (d. 1905) of nearby Flete House in the parish of Holbeton and of Shoreham Place in Kent, a partner in Barings Bank. In 2016 it remains the property and main residence of his descendant Anthony Mildmay-White (born 1948), owner of the Flete estate.

Who owns the Flete Estate?

Anthony Mildmay-White
In 2015 the owner of the Flete estate is Anthony Mildmay-White (born 1948), son of Lt-Cdr (Richard) John Bramble Mildmay-White (died 1969). He lives at Mothecombe House, a (comparatively) small historic Queen Anne mansion on the estate, built by John Pollexfen in the 1720s.

Is Mothecombe car park open?

Mothecombe car park is open daily, last entry at 5pm (gates will be closed and locked at 7pm) and there is plenty of parking for up to 500 cars.

Who owns Little Dartmouth?

Owners Edward and Sally Benthall bought the 300-acre farm 14 years ago and have remodelled the house, outbuildings and landscape – working with 6a Architects and garden designer Dan Pearson.

Is Mothecombe beach private?

Mothecombe Beach is privately owned (part of the Flete Estate), and is situated at the mouth of the Erme Estuary.

Is Mothecombe Beach Sandy?

Mothecombe Beach is a nice sandy beach on the South Devon coast. The car park and facilities are a 10-15 minute walk from the beach. Also within walking distance from the car park is Coastguards Beach. Coastguards Beach is a sandy beach on the west shore of the river Erme, with rock pools by the river mouth.

Is Mothecombe beach safe?

Despite being privately owned, Mothecombe Beach is open to the public every day, year-round. This large, enclosed sandy beach is backed by sand dunes, rolling farmland, and sheltered woodland. At low tide, the beach really comes into its own, with fine sand and safe, shallow bathing waters.

Is Mothecombe beach accessible?

Access: Access to Mothecombe beach is via a path across a field, not suitable for wheelchairs. Coastguards Beach is accessed via a slipway, but the beach is too far for wheelchairs.

Are the toilets open at Mothecombe Beach?

1 car park, which is open all week. Toilets: Yes, in the Mothecombe car park.