Branscombe is situated on the East Devon coast with Beer and Lyme Regis to the East and Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton to the West. It is a beautiful, picturesque village with easy access to the unspoilt beach and stunning coastal footpath.
Branscombe is a small village on the East Devon coast full of character. There is a National Trust farm, watermill and tearooms. The beach is unspoilt with just one thatched roof cafe serving good food. It is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and part of the famous Jurassic Coast. The impressive red sandstone cliffs of Devon meet the equally impressive limestone cliffs of Dorset making a walk along the long beach a must! The sea is clean and great for swimming in the summer, and can be spectacular when the weather is more inclement. The village itself is criss-crossed with footpaths and there is easy access to the South West Coastal Footpath of East Devon which has stunning views across the bay. And as an added extra there are 2 real ale pubs, both serving good food. Our self catering accommodation is ideally situated in the village square in walking distance of the beach at Branscombe mouth. It is an ideal base for exploring all of the surrounding attractions of East Devon. It is very competitively priced in this much sought after holiday area.
For more info see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/branscombe/
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Further afield
East Devon is full of picture postcard villages and towns. Beer and Lyme Regis are a few miles along the coast to the East and the more stately coastal villages of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth lie to the West. Inland are the pretty towns and villages of East Devon, with the historic city of Exeter 20 miles away.
Tourist attractions and activities
Nearby attractions for children, (and adults) include:
The South West Coastal footpath and East Devon Way, both of which are accessible for walkers: www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk
The Donkey Sanctuary: 2 miles: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Bicton Park: 5 miles : www.bictongardens.co.uk
Crealey Adventure Park: 10 miles: www.crealy.co.uk
Pecorama park and steam train: 5 miles: www.pecorama.info
Available leisure activities: walking, swimming, boat trips, fishing, go carting, golf, bird watching, fossil hunting:
Golf: www.thorngolfcentre.co.uk
Riding: www.devenishpitt.com
Inland East Devon and the adjacent county of Dorset are full of interesting villages, towns, and historic buildings: such as: Exeter cathedral, Killerton Gardens, Swanage castle to name but a few.
Local transport:
Exeter airport: 15 miles Exeter station: 20 miles Honiton station 8 miles
Buses: www.stagecoachbus.com