England's only natural World Heritage coastline on your doorstep — fossil beaches at Beer, Georgian splendour in Sidmouth, and the red cliffs of the Jurassic Coast stretching east. East Devon is quieter, more traditional, and all the better for it.
Hand-picked stays
Of Jurassic Coast
Years of geology
Self-catering cottages along one of the world's great coastlines — fossil beaches on the doorstep, red sandstone cliffs, and charming seaside towns to explore. Dog-friendly options available throughout.
Affiliate link — we earn a small commission at no extra cost to youSidmouth is East Devon at its finest — a Regency seaside town of extraordinary character with colourful beach huts, boutique shops and excellent restaurants. Friendly B&Bs with charming period rooms a short walk from the seafront.
Stay in two of Devon's most unspoilt villages — Beer has a working fishing fleet and a pebble beach backed by white chalk cliffs. Branscombe is a mile-long valley leading to a secluded cove. Both are exceptional.
Exmouth has Devon's longest sandy beach and excellent watersports. Budleigh Salterton is quieter — pebble beach, red cliffs and the mouth of the River Otter. Good self-catering options for families in both towns.
Elevated hideaways among the Devon tree canopy — rustic-luxe tree houses and woodland cabins in the rolling hills behind the Jurassic Coast. Hot tubs, fairy lights, and breakfast hampers delivered to your door.
Convenient base for exploring the whole county — Exeter's cathedral city charm comes with good value chain and boutique hotels. Easy access to Dartmoor, the Jurassic Coast, and North Devon via the A361.
Where Devon meets Dorset — cottages near Seaton, the Axe estuary and the Undercliff nature reserve. Some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the entire Jurassic Coast, and surprisingly quiet outside summer.
Looking at North Devon's surf beaches, South Devon's Salcombe or the wilds of Dartmoor? Our main guide covers every corner of the county.