Freshwater West has become a mecca for Harry Potter fans, as the location of Shell Cottage in the Deathly Hallows movies – where Dobby the house elf died and was buried. You can visit his “grave” on the beach and leave your own tribute – a definite bucketlist activity for any potterheads who visit Bluestone.

What is the beach called where Dobby dies?

If Freshwater West Beach looks familiar to you, then it may be because it has featured in several films such as 'Robin Hood' (the Ridley Scott version) and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. In the Harry Potter film the beach was where 'Dobby', the house elf dies and was buried.

Where is the beach in Harry Potter Deathly Hallows?

Freshwater West, a huge and remote beach, was chosen for both Nottingham and the seventh and final Harry Potter film (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) starring Daniel Radcliffe. The Pembrokeshire National Park Authority said while filming would cause some disruption, the beach and coastal path would be kept open.