A charming Regency seaside resort located on the south coast of Devon, Dawlish is attractively nestled between steep hills, with a sandy beach backed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s railway line which opened in 1846. Narrow streets lined with character cottages add to Dawlish still feeling like a Victorian resort, going back to the days when it was first popular. The delightful Lawn area of gardens, with pretty waterfalls and black swans, still give enjoyment to visitors as they have for almost 200 years. Dawlish reached its zenith of popularity in the 1960’s, when hardly a room could be had in the town during the summer months, it is a little quieter these day but still very popular with tourists, who come to enjoy the pleasant weather conditions, the sandy beach and the general feel of the place. To the north east of the town is the even smaller resort of Dawlish Warren, home of many holiday camps and caravan parks, and also home to a golf course and Nature Reserve. Dawlish Warren is connected to Dawlish itself by the aforementioned railway, and is also worth a visit if you in the area. Dawlish Warren has miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes, a great place to take the kids when the weather is sunny.
September 6, 2010
September 2, 2010
Budleigh Salterton Devon
Located between the towns of Exmouth and Sidmouth in the north of Devon, the small town of Budleigh Salterton has a population of just under 5,000 and sits at the mouth of the Otter river, in an area of great natural beauty. The estuary around Budleigh Salterton is a significant area for migratory birds and attracts many “twitchers” to this tranquil residential town. The town does attract some holidaymakers, as it has a decent beach, and the surrounding coastline is popular with walkers and hikers as well as fossil hunters who are attracted to the Jurassic World Heritage Site. When the weather is fine, it welcomes many day trippers from nearby Exeter and other surrounding towns, though for most of the year it is a peaceful place. Nearby towns include Seaton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary and Exeter
September 1, 2010
The Devoncourt Hotel Exmouth
If you are visiting Exmouth in Devon this year, and planning more than just a day trip, you will probably be looking for a hotel of guest house for your accommodation in the town. A good candidate that you might want to consider is the Devoncourt Hotel in Douglas Avenue. Standing in extensive grounds (it even has its own golf course) the hotel offers excellent leisure facilities and comfortable rooms. A good base for touring this part of Devon, Exmouth is just nine miles south of the city of Exeter and its International airport. A port and popular holiday resort enjoying some fine weather conditions, Exmouth is at the mouth of the Exe river and has some decent beaches and a good range of amenities. Rooms in the Devoncourt Hotel are available from around 92 euros per night (£76). Exmouth can be accessed by road, rail or air (via Exeter airport), and stands on the A376.
August 28, 2009
Sidmouth, Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton
Close to the estuary of the River Exe in Devon are some popular seaside towns which you might consider visiting if you are in the area. One of the best known is Sidmouth, which has also become a desirable town in which to retire (similar to Eastbourne in that respect). An ancient settlement, Sidmouth was mentioned in the Domesday Book and spent most of its life as a small fishing village until is became a well known holiday destination during Georgian and Victorian times. Between Sidmouth and Exmouth lies the residencial town of Budleigh Salterton, a quiet town with around 5,000 inhabitants. Budleigh Salterton lies beside the estuary of the River Otter, an important conservation area and haven for migratory birds, it also attracts holidaymakers during the summertime and like Sidmouth has a pebble beach. Right at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is another historic settlement which became popular as a holiday destination, in fact it is claimed to be the oldest holiday resort in Devon, attracting many visitors during the 18th century, who came to enjoy the healing salt waters and the beautiful coastline. Map of Devon.