Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, Visitor & Tourism Guide
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Nearby National Park: Dartmoor
AONBs: South Devon and, nearby, Tamar Valley, Cornwall
Select Towns/Villages: Salcombe, East Portlemouth, Challaborough, Outer Hope, Kingsbridge, Thurlestone, Dartmouth, Totnes and the towns of The English Riviera
Perhaps Devon's most famous view
Arrive at Bigbury-on-Sea by car, on foot or in a boat and you'll experience what is arguably Devon's most famous view: Burgh Island Hotel on Burgh Island.
Burgh Island
Connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand at low tide, a walk to Burgh Island's summit is a must. To your west, Cornwall. To your east, Inner and Outer Hope leading around to Salcombe.
We'd then suggest having a drink at 'The Pilchard Inn' to watch the tide rise before taking one of Devon's sea tractors back to the mainland.
For the more adventurous, and flush, book a meal at the hotel, dress in black tie or cocktail dress and spend an evening as if in the glamour of the 1930s.
Beaches
Most people head down to Bigbury-on-Sea for the area's beaches. Bigbury-on-Sea Beach and Challaborough Beach, Ayrmer Cove and Thurlestone Sands/South Milton Sands (Beach) are all wonderful. Bantham Beach and Dunes is special.
Walking
Clearly, given its location, Bigbury-on-Sea offers super coastal walking. We particularly like the section of the South West Coast Path that runs west to Thurlestone. Lovely beaches, there, too.
Surrounding area
The village is a short distance south of Dartmoor National Park, so if you're into the great outdoors then we'd suggest a trip to the moors. Plymouth's to the west, Dartmoor Zoological Park to the north west and Salcombe to the east.
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 Less than a mile away. Rates: £353 - £696 Per Week For the past 400 years this Grade II listed thatched cottage has overlooked the green in the heart of a village that boasts a good pub and shop. One of a pair and full of character with low beams and antique pine furnitu... |
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 Approximately 1.5 miles away. Total Bedrooms: 2; Maximum Occupants: 4; Rates: £439 - £1,059 Per Week A beautifully finished and well appointed contemporary mews house located just minutes from the golden sands of Bigbury and Bantham.... |
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Approximately 1.7 miles away. Total Bedrooms: 2; Maximum Occupants: 4; Rates: £459 - £1,129 Per Week The Bay is a beautifully presented property overlooking the beach at Bigbury-on-Sea, with a balcony benefiting from breathtaking sea views. The property is close to village centre and at low tide is within walking dist... |
