South Sands Apartments

LodgeQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Cockington, South Sands Apartments is a lodge. It sits close to Institute Beach and Livermead Beach, about 0.9 km from Torquay, about 0.2 km from Institute Beach. The area has 3 places to eat and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Cockington is generally July to September.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Institute Beach0.2 km
Livermead Beach0.4 km
Hollicombe Beach0.6 km
Corbyn Beach0.8 km
Preston Sands1.1 km
Preston Sands1.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Halwell — 14.9 km
Nearest station: Torquay — 0.9 km
Nearest beach: Institute Beach — 0.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink