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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Rivington Barn

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Rivington Barn is one of three converted barns situated around a traditional farm style courtyard. Nestling between the beautiful Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, enjoy beauti...

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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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From £554 Cornwall Hideaways

Spring Tide

St Agnes Porthtowan Coastal Stay

Spring Tide is a stunning four-bedroom beach house situated in the scenic Porthtowan, nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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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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The Lookout Tower

Devon Coastal Stay

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...

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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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From £686 Rural Retreats

Hill Top Farm

Cumbria Coastal Stay

Hill Top Farm is a charming and newly renovated farmhouse, retaining original features and treasured family furniture blending seamlessly with modern comforts, creating a warm a...

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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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83 Gills Cliff Road

Isle Of Wight Coastal Stay

83 Gills Cliff Road is prominently located in an elevated position in Upper Ventnor, it has glorious uninterrupted sea views of Ventnor Haven and the English Channel. 83 Gills C...

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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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Hill Top

Rutland Coastal Stay

A beautifully crafted shepherd's hut for two, set amidst rolling countryside with far-reaching views, a private fire pit and all the comforts needed for a peaceful rural escape.

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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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From £813 Dorset Hideaways

The Donkey Shed

Sherborne And Sherborne Coastal Stay

Nestled in the picturesque village of Alweston, The Donkey Shed enjoys a peaceful countryside setting, just a short drive from the charming market town of Sherborne. The excelle...

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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 £444 Dorset Hideaways

Hope Cottage

Bridport And Shipton Gorge Coastal Stay

Situated in the centre of the pretty village of Shipton Gorge, and just a short distance away from Burton Bradstock and popular Hive Beach, Hope Cottage is an attractive, cosy a...

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Devon Excellent