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

Watcombe

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Devon Excellent

Sidmouth Town

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Devon Excellent

Ness Cove

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Devon Excellent

Salcombe South Sands

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The Hawthorns

Cornwall Coastal Stay

The Hawthorns is a delightful and roomy cottage located in the tranquil stables of Roserrow, just a stone's throw away from Polzeath and the stunning North Coast, providing a pe...

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Devon Excellent

Slapton Sands Torcross

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Devon Excellent

Hollicombe

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Devon Excellent

Thurlestone North

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Devon Excellent

Woolacombe Village

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The Garden House

Lincolnshire Coastal Stay

Originally built to be an artist's studio, The Garden House is full of light and character. The 360 degrees of beautiful windows bring the outside in, and keeps you feeling conn...

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Devon Excellent

Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe

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Devon Excellent

Plymouth Hoe East

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Devon Excellent

Meadfoot

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Devon Excellent

Saunton Sands

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Lletty

Conwy Coastal Stay

Lletty is one of 10 self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower rea...

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Devon Excellent

Paignton Preston Sands

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Devon Good

Hope Cove

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Devon Good

Sandy Bay

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Devon Good

Teignmouth Town

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Ramson Lodge

Essex Coastal Stay

This delightful Lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award. Each lodge has the ultimate indulgence – a soothing hot ...

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Devon Good

Goodrington

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Devon Good

Shaldon

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Devon Good

Mothecombe

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Devon Good

Dawlish Town

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Splits

Polzeath Polzeath Coastal Stay

Perched above the Camel Estuary with sweeping Atlantic views, Splits is a luxurious coastal holiday home in North Cornwall. Sleeping ten guests, it offers five bedrooms, panoram...

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Devon Good

Wembury

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Devon Good

Paignton Paignton Sands

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$Ilfracombe Hele beach, Devon$ Devon Good

Ilfracombe Hele

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Devon Good

Budleigh Salterton

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High House (Sleeping 6)

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to six guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...

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Devon Good

Salcombe North Sands

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Devon Sufficient

Combe Martin

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Devon Poor

Coastguards Beach, Erme Estuary

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Devon Poor

Stoke Gabriel, Dart Estuary

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From £662 Suffolk Hideaways

Gothic House Cottage

Clare Coastal Stay

Located in Clare, the charming Gothic House Cottage is part of a Grade II listed building and combines cosy cottage character with a bright, airy extension overlooking the garde...

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Devon Poor