Nestled in East Devon, Beer Beach boasts a picturesque shoreline of sand and shingle, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic coastal walks. With an Excellent water quality rating, as tested by the Environment Agency, visitors can enjoy the crystal-clear waters. Summer water temperatures in this region typically range from 18-20°C, making it perfect for a refreshing swim.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Beer (East Devon) & surrounds
Dorset Hideaways
From £418
Standing proudly on Beer Head Cliffs, and offering stunning views across the South Coast of Devon, this beautifully renovated Lookout Tower is the perfect place to unwind with y...
Rural Retreats
From £401
The Signal House, an historic former Custom and Excise house, sits in a wonderful position on the top of Beer Head Cliffs, and offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy a luxu...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £677
Set between the wild beauty of Dartmoor and the sandy beaches of Bude, North Beer Lodge is a handcrafted cedar eco-retreat featuring a private hot tub, wood-burning stove, under...
Rural Retreats
From £418
Standing proudly on Beer Head Cliffs, and offering stunning views across the South Coast of Devon, this beautifully renovated Lookout Tower is the perfect place to unwind with y...
Dorset Hideaways
From £401
The Signal House, an historic former Custom and Excise house, sits in a wonderful position on the top of Beer Head Cliffs, and offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy a luxu...
Rural Retreats
From £944
This excellent property is in the heart of Branscombe, approximately half a mile’s level walk to the wide pebble beach and sea. Branscombe is a delightful village and the histor...
Rural Retreats
From £950
This spacious, secluded and elegant 5* Gold detached Devon holiday cottage, is perfect for larger groups and sociable family gatherings, and is located on the beautiful Gitcombe...
Rural Retreats
From £677
Escape to this charming country-style stone cottage and explore the tranquil Devonshire countryside with the ones you love. Boasting an open-plan living area, warmed by the glow...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the East Devon area.
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