Which Devon beaches are best for swimming?

Sheltered bays like Bantham, Blackpool Sands, and Goodrington Sands offer calm waters ideal for open water swimming and paddling.

Best Beaches in Devon | North & South Coast Swimming Spots

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Devon Excellent

Exmouth

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Devon Excellent

Bovisand

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Devon Excellent

Putsborough

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Devon Excellent

Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded

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From £1,051 Cornwall Hideaways

Pentewan

Polzeath Polzeath Coastal Stay

Pentewan is an attractive, modern holiday home, furnished to a stylish and high standard with many facilities. The front-facing rooms boast panoramic windows which are perfect f...

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Devon Excellent

Seaton (Devon)

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Devon Excellent

Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone)

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Devon Excellent

Hartland Quay

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Devon Excellent

Croyde Bay

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Heron House

Newquay Newquay Coastal Stay

Indulge in ultimate coastal luxury at Heron House, a stunning waterside retreat offering ample space for up to fourteen guests and direct access to the glistening Gannel Estuary...

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Devon Excellent

Dittisham, Dart Estuary

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Devon Excellent

Mill Bay

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Devon Excellent

Teignmouth Holcombe

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Devon Excellent

Bantham

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Maristow Cottage

Devon Coastal Stay

This newly refurbished end of terrace cottage is situated on the beautiful Gitcombe Estate, and boasts breathtaking views of the Devon Countryside, and offers a wonderful select...

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Devon Excellent

Slapton Sands Monument

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Devon Excellent

Oddicombe

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Devon Excellent

Dawlish Coryton Cove

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Devon Excellent

Anstey's Cove (Torquay)

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Potter's Barn

St Agnes St Agnes Coastal Stay

Perfect for a romantic Cornish break, this single-storey barn conversion is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque seaside village of St Agnes and is just a mile and a hal...

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Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

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Devon Excellent

Torre Abbey

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Devon Excellent

Thurlestone South

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Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

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The Dairy

Devon Coastal Stay

Situated just ten minutes away from the stunning North Devon coastline, with the beaches of Putsborough, Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands close by, The Dairy is ideally situ...

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Devon Excellent

Bigbury-on-Sea North

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Devon Excellent

Beacon Cove

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Devon Excellent

Plymouth Firestone Bay

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Devon Excellent

St Mary's Bay (Devon)

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Wreay Mansions

Cumbria Coastal Stay

This unique property near the hamlet of Watermillock, Ullswater, was once the hunting lodge for the Duke of Norfolk. Its elevated site provides exceptional views of Lake Ullswat...

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Devon Excellent

Beer

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Devon Excellent

Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder

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Devon Excellent

Maidencombe

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Devon Excellent

Ladram Bay

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Scala Glen Cottage

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

All you need for a romantic hideaway, Scala Glen Cottage is a classic Dales cottage sleeping two guests. Deep in the heart of Wharfedale, just two miles from Grassington in one ...

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Devon Excellent

Bigbury-on-Sea South

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Devon Excellent

Westward Ho!

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Devon Excellent

Dartmouth Castle Cove

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Devon Excellent

Blackpool Sands

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From £443 Cornwall Hideaways

The Seahouse

Portreath Portreath Coastal Stay

?Situated within the picturesque coastal village of Portreath, you'll discover The Seahouse, a charming three-bedroom property with beautiful sea views. By utilising 100% renewa...

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Devon Excellent