AROUND CAPE COD
Pocasset
Sagamore Beach
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
Those who are looking for a quieter seaside lifestyle while still having convenient access to Boston and other Cape towns will find it in the village of Sagamore Beach. Located north of the Cape Cod Canal in the town of Bourne, this area has six miles of sandy shoreline that are hardly ever crowded. Charming homes are located throughout restful neighborhoods. Many come with sizeable lots and are minutes from the coast. In Sagamore Highlands, residents can find Victorian-style homes on the cliffs overlooking Cape Cod Bay. Some of the homes were built by the Christian Endeavor Society at the turn of the twentieth century.
The Sagamore Beach Colony Club connects neighbors and organizes events throughout the year, such as a Fourth of July parade and golf tournament, as well as dances and reading circles. In the summer, the club hosts a day camp for the children and grandchildren of members—it has been in operation for over 100 years. While dining options are limited within the village, great shopping and restaurants are a quick ride north to Plymouth’s Cedarville or over the bridge to Bourne, Sandwich, and Falmouth.
Sagamore Beach is Bourne’s only northern beach. Beachgoers have scenic views of Cape Cod Bay from its sandy shoreline.
Barlow’s Landing Beach is a popular and spacious beach on Pocasset Harbor with rock jetties, calm water for swimming, and a spectacular view.
“While many of the houses of Sagamore Beach have weathered more than one hundred years, so also have the traditions of family and neighborhood support,” writes the Sagamore Beach Club. The club’s facilities include an assembly hall, tennis courts, and a pavilion, and committee members put together a number of events throughout the year.
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