Torcross lies in front of Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, which boasts the largest freshwater lake in South Devon. A veritable delight for birdwatchers, naturalists and walkers, this 180 acres reserve is a designated Site of Scientific Interest with ongoing courses and studies held at the Slapton Ley Field Centre. Here you can spot residents as well as migratory birds such as geese, grebe, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler, osprey, bittern, buntings, swans, and purple herons. Besides, it is also home to some 2,000 varieties of fungi, 450 flower species while animals such as dormice, otters and badgers can also be spotted. Most of the holiday rentals Torcross UK and cottages provide an easy access to the excellent walking and cycling trail that passes through the ruins of Hallsands, (an abandoned village, which was washed away in 1917) and continue to the magnificent lighthouse at Start Point where you can feast your eyes to spectacular views of Start Bay. You can also enjoy a leisurely promenade around the Slapton Sands Nature Reserve leaving from Slapton Sands Car Park. Visit the Torcross Memorial Tank - a Sherman Duplex Drive Tank which sank during the disastrous turn of Operation Tiger held at Slapton Sands Beach. It was revived from the sea through the efforts of a Torcross hotelier, Ken Small and it now stands majestically as a tribute to those who lost their lives at Torcross in WWII. The lovely towns of Torquay, Dartmouth, and Jacobstowe are some noteworthy places near Torcross that you can visit while vacationing in Torcross.

Torcross has myriad of cafes and restaurants which serve an eclectic array of sumptuous delights ranging from local regional specialties to international delicacies and desserts. Just few minutes’ walk from holiday homes Torcross and self catering Torcross are two lively pubs where you can sip your favorite wine while interacting with locals in a vibrant ambiance. Shopping enthusiasts will surely have wonderful time browsing through a variety of shops selling stylish clothing, jewelry, flowers, fresh produce, books, leatherwear, and beautiful handmade gift items and souvenirs.