Best Beaches in South Devon
One of the best bits of an English summer holiday is finding the perfect beach with something for everyone and somewhere to make memories that last.
Read on for our top 5 recommendations in South Devon. Find some inspiration that can be enjoyed by all.
Coryton Cove
One of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the area is Coryton Cove, which is only a five-minute drive from the hotel. With golden sand and a backdrop of iron-red Devon rock cliffs, this beach is perfect for any budding beachgoers. Complete with a Cafe and Beach huts to be hired, this beach is great for swimming and splashing about, although there is no lifeguard service available even in peak season. A special feature of Coryton Cove though, is that visitors to the beach have a chance of spotting Dolphins while enjoying the soft sand and stunning surroundings.
Distance from hotel 5 minutes drive
Sandy Beach
Blackpool Sands
If sand isn’t for you, then how about the shingle beach at Blackpool Sands, which is a frequent winner of the Blue Flag Award. Even though the beach is not sandy, there are sandpits for children to build Sand Castles until their hearts are content, offering the best of both worlds. Additionally, Blackpool Sands has Paddle Boarding and Kayaking for water sports enthusiasts to make lasting memories.
Distance from hotel 1 hour drive
Shingle Beach
Dawlish Warren
If you are looking for a beach with activities to keep your children entertained all day then Dawlish warren is the perfect spot for you and your family. Backed by sand dunes, Dawlish Warren has plenty of entertainment on offer with Go-karts, Mini Golf and amusement rides, as well as lots of water sports to try whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Moreover, in Summer lots of special events are hosted such as open-air events, fireworks displays and Children’s entertainers. If all of this wasn’t enough, Dawlish Warren has held the Blue Flag award for the last 20 years running and has a lifeguard service during the summer season to put your mind at ease and allow your children to have fun safely. Additionally, Dawlish Warren is dog-friendly year-round meaning your furry friends can join in the memory-making.
Distance from hotel 13 minutes drive
Family & Dog Friendly
Teignmouth Beach
When you feel like staying nearer then look no further than Teignmouth’s own Beach, which is just a 7-minute walk from the Cliffden Hotel. Boasting a vast expanse of beautiful sand for building sandcastles, playing beach games, or just taking in your beautiful surroundings while soaking up the glorious rays of the sun, feeling safe knowing there is a Lifeguard service in operation. If this convenient little piece of paradise doesn’t seem idyllic enough, there is also the chance to spot dolphins from the beach and an award-winning Den play area for the little ones.
Distance from hotel 7 minutes walk
Our local beach
Bigbury-On-Sea
When you are looking for a beach offering everything, then Bigbury-on-Sea is an ideal place to take your family for a day of sea and sand. A unique feature of Bigbury is that the water is of good quality and shallow, making it perfect for children to splash about safely, especially with Lifeguards present from May to September and a First-Aid room on site. With Rockpools to be explored and Kitesurfing and Windsurfing on offer, there is something for people of all ages to enjoy.
A further special factor of Bigbury-on-Sea is Burgh Island, which plays host to a multi-award-winning Art-deco Hotel and the Pilchard Inn Pub, which was established in 1336 and is one of England’s oldest Taverns. If this wasn’t unique enough, the island is only accessible by foot at low tide when a causeway link to the beach is revealed by the waters. When this causeway is hidden under the Sea, the only method of crossing is by hitching a ride on a third-generation hydraulic Sea Tractor, the only one of its kind in the world. While Bigbury-on-Sea is a 70 minutes drive from the Cliffden, with so many unforgettable memories to be made it’s well worth the journey.
Distance from hotel 70 minutes drive
A little bit of everything
