Holiday lettings and rentals in Budleigh Salterton

Come away to Budleigh Salterton in the remarkably lovely East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and discover a beautiful, peaceful, seaside town with a wonderful pebble beach near to the East Devon section of England's famous Jurassic Coast! This charming town is home to the very interesting Fairlynch Museum that showcases decades of East Devon’s heritage in a beautiful thatched cottage and is a great place to enjoy quintessential fish and chips on the beach!

With the entirety of the spectacular East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that extends inland, right on your doorstep there are so many reasons to have a wonderful holiday in Budleigh Salterton! Find a stunning, fully equipped, upmarket holiday rental from a selection of lovely options dotted about in and around Budleigh Salterton. Most of these spacious, refurbished rentals with fully furnished, fully equipped, contemporary interiors are under 1 km from the beach and feature a lovely garden for relaxing. Browse a selection of properties and find a perfect holiday getaway for 2, 4, or 6 or 8 guests or size up for a big group of up to 18 guests!

You will find the tranquil, historic, seaside town of Budleigh Salterton halfway between Exmouth and Sidmouth in the western corner of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town’s lovely pebble beach is backed by dramatic Triassic Age red sandstone cliffs. Here you are perfectly located to discover the stunning golden sand beaches along the beautiful Jurassic Coastline headed east. Just 40 minutes east lies the idyllic seaside town of Lyme Regis known as the Pearl of Dorset where you can enjoy sublime views, fantastic swimming and wonderful local eateries.

With driving times of under 4 hours from London and under 2 hours from Portsmouth this is a fabulous destination for a tranquil bank holiday getaway or a longer summer holiday. Although the East Devon Jurassic Coast is a very popular destination for holidaymakers there are plenty of off the beaten track, secluded spots to find where you can have peace and quiet and get away from it all. Budleigh Salterton is a wonderful base for families seeking easy access to safe, quiet beaches with golden sand perfect for paddling and building sandcastles!

Budleigh Salterton´s location offers you breathtaking days out along the Jurassic Coast of England where extraordinary fossils and dinosaur footprints can be observed along spectacular walks near plunging cliffs overlooking quaint coves. Inland the wooded combes, vast tracts of stunning heathland, lush river valleys and dramatic cliff tops of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are yours to explore on foot, by bike or on a scenic drive through the countryside!

Here you can lace up your walking shoes and head out on a nature trail like no other! All 114km of Dorset´s stunning Jurassic Coast can be explored on foot via the East Devon section of The South West Coast Path! In the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find 55 km of coastal paths and an expansive network of bridleways and trails through woodland, open heath and river valleys! If you are very adventurous you can tackle the famous 2-3 day East Devon Way where you can walk the linear East West route from Exmouth to Lyme Regis or try shorter circular routes.

Hop on board a cherry red, vintage, narrow gauge tram for a perfect, whimsical ride along a 4.8km route alongside the Axe Estuary and the River Coly. The route runs between the quintessential English seaside resort of Seaton, the adorable village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton. Stop for fish and chips, an ice cream cone and a beach walk en route!

Plan a delightful day out exploring this 64 acre horticultural wonderland located just 5 minutes north of the town of Budleigh Salterton. Here you can admire plant displays that encompass 300 years of horticultural history! Admire dozens of rare plant species collected from around the world. Enjoy stunning displays in impressive, colossal glass conservatories such as the Palm House, ride the Bicton, Woodland Railway and browse a huge collection of fantastic vintage artefacts in the museum before heading for lunch or a coffee at the cafe overlooking the ornate Italian garden!

Be an amateur history sleuth for the day and immerse yourself in 600 years of history at this beautiful, imposing 14th century manor house that is set amidst acres of magnificent sprawling parkland that was once a deer park on the banks of the River Exe close to the historic cathedral town of Exeter. Stroll about on the magnificent grounds that include fabled rose gardens. Inside you can admire the exquisite, ornate elegance of rooms such as the Staircase Hall and Music Room.

Enjoy a splendid day out to this wonderfully eclectic all weather, family attraction just 6 minutes west at Sandy Bay. Here a range of fascinating exhibition halls take you on a trip down memory lane to the Victorian era where you can visit an authentic recreated Victorian street and admire vintage memorabilia. Visit the fascinating hall of transport packed with vintage cars and vehicles, have a blast interacting with hilariously cute farm animals, play at the tower of slides, hand feed deer on the deer train, play crazy golf and ride electric cars!

Fancy a visit to the quirkiest house you have ever seen? Just 12 minutes west of Budleigh Salterton you will find the National Trust historical treasure of A la Ronde, a whimsical, 16 sided, 18th century house where you can admire a fascinating collection of artefacts and unusual, vintage interior decor. Be amazed by the gorgeous shell encrusted friezes in the shell gallery and the cabinet of curiosities. Have afternoon tea outside on the sunny lawn where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Exmoor and admire the lovely vintage apple orchard.