Budleigh Salterton

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Budleigh Salterton showing heritage architecture and a coastal town
Budleigh Salterton featuring boating, a pebble beach and flowers
Budleigh Salterton featuring heritage elements
Budleigh Salterton showing a sandy beach as well as an individual male
Budleigh Salterton showing rocky coastline and a beach as well as a large group of people

Nestled on the western side of the Jurassic Coast, this unspoiled town is one of the most beautiful in Devon.

Visit Budleigh Salterton and relax on the unusual pebble beach and walk the pretty coastal paths. The town has historic churches, art galleries and museums. Take a boat trip out into the bay and see the Jurassic Coast. Explore the woodlands and countryside and watch for birds on the estuary.

Budleigh Salterton is in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit the town to explore one of the most gorgeous spots on the Jurassic Coast. See the rust-red rocks rise up over the sea, with the town running down the slope of the cliffs to the beach below. The pebbles of the beach are over 400 million years old. Formed from sandstone in what is now Brittany, they were subsequently transported by rivers during the Triassic period to form the Budleigh Salterton Pebble Beds.

Visit the Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre to see archeological and geological specimens from the Lower Otter Valley, all housed in a beautiful thatched marine cottage. View other exhibits, including displays on period toys and local art and a Smuggler’s Den. The Local History exhibit contains a large amount of information on the town and surrounding area.

Take a trip back to the 18th century at Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Relax in this 300-year-old landscaped garden and enjoy the other attractions on offer. Visit the historic glasshouses and the countryside museum, ride the Bicton Woodland Railway or play a round of mini-golf.

Enjoy walks through the wonderful surrounding countryside. Take the path alongside the River Otter and visit the village of Otterton. Watch for beavers here. Despite being hunted to extinction in Britain five centuries ago, a number of beavers have mysteriously shown up and made their home here.

Reach Budleigh Salterton by taking a bus from Exmouth, Sidmouth or ExeterOpens in a new window. The nearest train stations are at Honiton and Exmouth. Choose from a variety of options for accommodations. There are self-catered cottages, hotels and guest houses and a range of RV parks and camping sites.

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street, Exeter, England
The price is P4,501 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P4,501
P5,401 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (940 reviews)
"Its located in a good place. Close to all the shops and amenities which I liked. Good size bed and wonderful reception"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
The Imperial Torquay

The Imperial Torquay

4 out of 5
Park Hill Road, Torquay, England
The price is P5,792 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,792
P6,951 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
A July Stay
"Breakfast was excellent. Bar meal was good but not great selection. Main Restaurant was too expensive. The room was great, very comfortable. the Seaview was obscured bey vegetation, but after some discussion, the gardener cut the offending vegetation back which mad the view perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

The Imperial Torquay
Mercure Paignton Hotel

Mercure Paignton Hotel

4 out of 5
Esplanade Road, Paignton, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,097 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,097
P6,117 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Paignton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (333 reviews)
Amazing Hotel
"Thank you for a wonderful 2 day stay at The Mercure Hotel in Paignton, Devon. My husband and i stayed in a Classic Double room with a lovely big shower, they also provided towels, hair shampoo, shower gel all organic and great quality along with the hand soap. Our bed was amazing very comfortable, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Mercure Paignton Hotel
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Trust House

Trust House

2 out of 5
Exeter Trust House, Blackboy Road, Exeter, England
Stay at this apartment in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Exeter Livestock Market and Exeter's Underground ...
Trust House
Astor House

Astor House

4 out of 5
Warren Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
Fantastic apartment
"Fantastic accommodation and very dog friendly with a lovely welcome"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Astor House
The Osborne Apartments

The Osborne Apartments

3.5 out of 5
5 Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Meadfoot Beach and Little Theatre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Lovely holiday at the osbourne apartments
"Wonderful place to stay although parking can be an issue and when its lovely weather and sat outside the bar closes at 10 and you're no where near another venue But overall excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

The Osborne Apartments
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