Bigbury

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Bigbury is a village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 582. The parish also includes Bigbury-on-Sea and St Annes Chapel (South Hams).

The village of Bigbury has a pub called the Royal Oak, and a shop called the Bigbury Village Stores.

The village of St Annes Chapel has the Chapel Inn and the Holywell Stores and Post Office

[edit] Bigbury Golf Club

Situated midway between Bigbury and Bigbury-on-Sea is the fine 18 hole course. From its fairways there are superb views of moor and sea in all directions. Until the 1980s the course had no sand bunkers and few trees. Today it is a challenging course. The first tee is adjacent to the main road, so a hook can lead you in trouble and a ball in the road. Alternative start tees are on Hole 5 and Hole 12. Hole 8 has wonderful views up the River Avon.

There is little that can beat a round here on a warm summer evening with the sun setting in the west, the skylarks overhead and a cold beer awaiting in the welcoming clubhouse.

[1] Bigbury Golf Club

[edit] Burgh Island

Linked to Bigbury-on-Sea by a short sandspit which is covered at high tide, Burgh Island is famous for its Pilchard Inn and art deco hotel. Famous guests have included Agatha Christie.

[2] Burgh Island website

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