AROUND CAPE COD
Pocasset
nine miles away, the conveniences of a bigger town are easy to access. The Pocasset Golf Club has a reputation as one of the Cape’s finest golf courses. Originally built in 1916 and restored over the past five years, this pristine Donald Ross-designed course features rolling, natural terrain. Wings Neck peninsula is a 400-acre tract of bucolic land that extends into Buzzards Bay. Residents of this exclusive 100-year-old community enjoy a private beach, tennis courts, an association dock, and moorings. Prospective homeowners can find properties that range from marshside cottages to historic homes to grand oceanfront estates, all of which enjoy the serene and charming atmosphere of Pocasset village.
One of the nine villages of Bourne, Pocasset is located on Buzzards Bay, not far from the Bourne Bridge. The name comes from the Wampanoag and means “by the small cove.” Both residents and visitors have numerous ways to connect to the water. Barlow’s Landing and Hen’s Cove provide pleasant beach areas for swimming and relaxation, and the public Pocasset River Boat Ramp allows local residents with small boats, kayaks, or paddle boards access to the scenic salt marshes of the Pocasset River, charming Little Bay, and the waters off Wings Neck. With a population of approximately 3,000 residents, Pocasset retains the feel of a small seaside village with a few shops and cafes, but with Falmouth only
Barlow’s Landing Beach is a popular and spacious beach on Pocasset Harbor with rock jetties, calm water for swimming, and a spectacular view.
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