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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Pillar Box House

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Pillar Box House is a timber-framed property tucked away in the hamlet of Hackford in the mid Norfolk countryside. With a characterful wooden beamed living area and inglenook fi...

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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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From £670 Rural Retreats

Chy an Mor

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Once a coastguard cottage, Chy an Mor now stands as a delightful retreat nestled along the South West Coast Path within the picturesque village of Coverack and provides captivat...

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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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Bumblebee Cottage

Norfolk Coastal Stay

The perfect option for those looking to escape to the country, Bumblebee Cottage is nestled in the discrete location of Culford Heath, Suffolk, close to the Norfolk border, with...

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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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From £607 Suffolk Hideaways

Myrtle Cottage (4)

Friston Coastal Stay

Located in the picturesque village of Friston, Myrtle Cottage is a beautifully restored two-bedroom Suffolk cottage that blends traditional charm with contemporary comfort. Beau...

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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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Eden

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Eden is a fabulous venue to bring generations together for the most incredible holiday. Sleeping up to eleven guests in six beautifully styled bedrooms, guests can take full adv...

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Devon Good

Wembury

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Devon Good

Paignton Paignton Sands

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Ilfracombe Hele

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Devon Good

Budleigh Salterton

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Gardener's Cottage

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Gardener's Cottage is a beautiful house hidden amongst the grounds of Longleat Estate. This cottage will wow you with its history, comfort, and natural beauty.

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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 £516 Rural Retreats

The Stone Barn

Shropshire Coastal Stay

The Stone Barn is a charming barn conversion that has been refurbished to an exceptional standard while still retaining its original charm and character, to make the perfect lux...

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Devon Poor