Find hotels and cottages in and around Sidmouth in
East Devon. Choose from a range of quality seafront hotels or base yourself further inland to explore this part of
South West England.
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Nearby National Park:
Dartmoor
AONBs:
East Devon and
Dorset. A little further away are the
Blackdown Hills and
South Devon AONBs
Nearby City:
Exeter
Select Towns/Villages:
Budleigh Salterton,
Beer,
Branscombe,
Exmouth,
Weston. Across the border in
Dorset, visit
Lyme Regis
UNESCO World Heritage:
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
Major East Devon destination
Sidmouth's essential visiting if you're exploring
East Devon. A gateway town on the
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, its location is stunning. To the east and west, the
South West Coast Path climbs red rock cliffs and provides extraordinary views of both the town below and the
Devon and
Dorset coastlines. Inland, there's hilly countryside and the impressive East Hill.
Beaches
If you're into beaches, there are plenty to choose from within the town and surrounding area. Our favourites here are
Sidmouth (Jacob's Ladder) Beach and
Ladram Bay Beach to the west and
Weston Mouth Beach and
Beer Beach to the east. In front of Sidmouth,
Sidmouth (Clifton to Port Royal) Beach is extremely popular and offers fine views of the high red
Sidmouth Cliffs (East). See our 'Top 10 Recommended Beaches in Sidmouth' list for additional ideas.
There's a super promenade walk behind
Sidmouth (Clifton to Port Royal) Beach leading to the delightful
Connaught Gardens and
Jacob's Ladder. Again, there are some top views of the high red
Sidmouth Cliffs (West).
Walking
There's some seriously wonderful coastal walking to be had in the area, too. The
South West Coast Path runs along the
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
To the west, you'll pass
Ladram Bay Sea Stacks on your way to
Budleigh Salterton Beach. The Jurassic Coast begins a little further west at
Exmouth Orcombe Point Geoneedle. To the east, if you're up for a big day's walking, head as far east as you can going towards
Beer Head. The views on the way, particularly down to
Weston Mouth Beach and
Branscombe Beach, are stunning. On sunny days, you'll discover blue seas and white beaches, thick vegetation and steep cliffs giving the area a Caribbean vibe.
A word of warning, the coastal path ascends and descends steeply around Sidmouth. Covering distance takes longer that you think and it's a lot more tiring than one would expect. One of the classic Sidmouth views can be had from
Salcombe Hill.
The local area
East Devon's a popular destination. Given the number of people that head in this direction for their holidays, the area has plenty of attractions and impressive destinations.
We'd recommend days trips to
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and
Escot,
Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park and
Powderham Castle and Estate.
Exeter Cathedral is glorious and the National Trust's
Exmouth A la Ronde well worth a visit. Take a
boat up the
River Exe and Estuary or out to sea. In addition to the
South West Coast Path, walk the
East Devon Way, or, across the water, the
Exe Valley Way.
For destinations, we'd suggest you visit
Budleigh Salterton and
Branscombe,
Beer and
Exmouth. A little further away, explore
Exeter and cross the
Dorset border to enjoy
Lyme Regis.
Further afield
If you don't mind travelling a little further away then
South West England is packed with things to do and places to visit. Check out our guide to the region by clicking on the link but here are some suggestions within relatively easy travelling distance from Sidmouth.
To the west of Sidmouth, head for
Dartmoor National Park. Take the A30 across the north fringe of the moors and drop down into the
Chagford area. Visit
Castle Drogo and Gardens and walk the
Teign Gorge. South west of Sidmouth, explore
The English Riviera. Beyond that, drop down into the
South Devon AONB.
Plymouth is, in our opinion, a remarkable city and from there, we'd suggest you cross the border into
Cornwall.
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Located in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England, England
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Pebble and at points sand beach running the length of the seafront at Sidmouth town. Port Royal is to the east of the beach by Sidmouth Cliffs (East). There are fishing boats here and the River Sid runs into the sea here...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 50; Rates: £110 - £180 Per Night
Sitting on the Regency seafront with wonderful sea views, The Belmont Hotel is one of Sidmouth's popular 4-star hotels It is a short level walk from the town centre...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 26; Rates: £104 - £332 Per Night
Superbly positioned on the seafront, 4-star Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth has an elegant regency fa ade, providing the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 65; Rates: £105 - £255 Per Night
This elegant hotel is often referred to as one of England's finest Standing in 5 acres of landscaped gardens, it has magnificent views over Sidmouth and its ever-changing coastline...
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