Budleigh Salterton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Budleigh Salterton featuring flowers, a pebble beach and boating
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 Exeter. 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.

The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4 out of 5
Seafront, Torquay, England
The price is ฿2,462 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,462
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"May stay was great but my next booking didn't go well as I double booked a room at the ibis and hotels.com never done anything to get my £75 back I had to go the ibis and sort it myself. Which ended up me cancelling my reservation for the grand this week 🤔"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

The Grand Hotel
Kings Arms Otterton
Kings Arms Otterton
4 out of 5
Fore St, Budleigh Salterton, England
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 9 May to 10 May
฿3,454
per night
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Budleigh Salterton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
Hospitable village centre pub
"Welcoming, well -run local pub on a pleasant village main street. Good no frills accommodation and a more than adequate breakfast. Good choice of pub meals with a range of local ales also available"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Kings Arms Otterton
Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn
Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn
4 out of 5
Western Way, Exeter, England
The price is ฿2,586 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,586
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Helpful staff. Very clean."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Lovely location. Excellent staff and help available. We really enjoyed our apartment. Thank you."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2023

The Osborne Apartments
Number 18 Apartments
Number 18 Apartments
4 out of 5
Mary Arches Street, Exeter, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions St Nicholas Priory and 21 The Mint are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Comfortable and quiet
"Great centrally located apartment. Quiet area. Comfortable and excellent amenities."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2023

Number 18 Apartments
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
3 out of 5
Chelston Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Torre Abbey Sands and Livermead Beach are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Chelston Dene - would highly recommend
"Excellent hosts. Property is in perfect location to the seafront. Apartment very comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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