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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5 The Sands

Cornwall Coastal Stay

5 The Sands is a spacious detached house that has been meticulously designed with space and comfort in mind. The two bi-folding doors at the back of the property open up the who...

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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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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

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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Holly Cottage

Devon Coastal Stay

In the beautiful hamlet of Little Dunley, Holly Cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a tranquil holiday or relaxing hot tub break, all sitting with acres of stunning ...

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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 £1,793 Dorset Hideaways

All Views

Bridport And Burton Bradstock Coastal Stay

Located just steps away from popular Hive Beach on Dorset's stunning Jurassic Coast, magnificent All Views has been prepared to a 5-star standard with six bedrooms and six luxur...

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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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From £379 Rural Retreats

Owl House

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Hidden away in the peaceful hamlet of Treneague, Owl House is a tranquil Cornish retreat where stone walls, leafy gardens and the gentle rhythm of rural life create the perfect ...

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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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From £671 Rural Retreats

Apple Lodge

Devon Coastal Stay

Situated right on the edge of Dartmoor, Little Dunley is a beautiful hamlet, and Apple Lodge and its sister holiday cottages are set in 24 acres of tranquil countryside, just 20...

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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 £598 Rural Retreats

Shepherds Cottage

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

This characterful cottage seamlessly combines stunning features such as exposed walls, wooden beams and an original inglenook fireplace, with all the modern comforts you would e...

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Devon Poor