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raquelitalarga Says: My other half used to holiday every summer at a welsh hill farm with a print on the wall by Sir John Millais. It's called 'The Boyhood of Raleigh' and he was excited to discover a blue plaque informing us this was the very wall depicted in the painting.
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cazz38 Says: Another lovely walk is along the Marine Parade heading towards the River Otter and is suitable for any age.There are seats along the way to sit and take in the breathtaking scenery.
cazz38 Says: On the west side of the beach is the River Otter with lots of wildlife.The pathway is suitable for anyone.Its a lovely small river and so peaceful.The other side of the river has some beautiful red cliffs with trees growing on them, a beautiful site,you can see all the birds...
cazz38 Says: This is the main beach at Budleigh Salterton and as you can see no sand just pebbles,Its a very safe beach and excellent for bathing,at the far end of the beach there is a lot of rock pools.To get into the water the pebbles go down in steps.
cazz38 Says: This is the beautiful thatched museum in the middle of Budleigh Salterton.Exibitions include History,Costumes,Lace and all about the Otter Valley.The displays are changed yearly.The famed painting of 'The boyhood of Sir Walter Raleigh' by the Victorian artist Sir John...
MarvintheMartian Says: At the end of the High Street and off just about every side street you will find the beach.Budleigh Salterton is a pebble beach and is not that long. You'll often find boats beached along the coastline.Views up the coast and towards the cliffs are great, I expecially like...
Beach, Cliffs and 185 Million Years of History!
MarvintheMartian Says: Something I didn't know until I did a bit of hunting about on the internet...UNESCO has named the 95 mile stretch of coast around Budleigh Salterton a natural World Heritage Site and "an outstanding example, representing a major stage of earth's history and the record of...
jayhawk2000 Says: Budleigh has no must-see attractions other than the beach in summer. Aside from an ice cream van there isn't your usual tourist tat crowding the shingles: no amusement arcades, no piers, no donkey rides, nothing. But you won't miss it.This thatched cottage is home to the...
A Slice of Lyme: A Slice Of Lyme
raquelitalarga Says: There was a lot on offer but we only wanted something light. We enjoyed our lunch of very tasty baguettes and panini with chips and side salad served with a smile. Having a baby with us in a cosy area didn't cause glum faces as sometimes happens. Being sweet toothed I...
The King William Hotel: Dont miss the fresh fish or steaks
foodcritic2008 Says: New venue and new owners. A must try.Food is amazing and all home cooked. 5* all round.A well run family pub that is friendly and welcoming. Seabass is the best i have ever had. The fish is all localy caught which i was very pleased with and it is supporting our town with...
Corleone's Ristorante Italiano: Italian restaurant in a grand old building.
MarvintheMartian Says: A new name to town (2004). Corleone's is a well priced Italian serving good food in a pleasant surrounding. The location is quite grand as it was one of the oldest tearooms in Budleigh Salterton which shut down earlier in the year, hence wooden panelling and an old fashioned...
MarvintheMartian Says: Budleigh Salterton is accessible by bus from Exeter, Exmouth and Sidmouth. Service number 57 operates three times an hour from Exeter, four times an hour from Exmouth and once an hour from Sidmouth, Mondays - Saturdays; on Sundays twice an hour from Exeter and Exmouth, four...
cazz38 Says: Fore street has some beautiful good quality shops,restuarants and cafe's there is also the creamery that sells the best ice cream topped with clotted cream in devon.Then you have the high street which runs parallel to the sea again with some wonderful shops,restuarants and...
MarvintheMartian Says: This is the high land near to Budleigh Salterton, mainly gorse, heather and trees. Fresh air and brilliant views. My Gran used to take us here when I was small to run about and do what kids do with woodland and space!The picture is best viewed in it's own window (it's...
MarvintheMartian Says: It you pass Corleone's Italian Restaurant in the High Street look down at the damaged tiles near the door. These tiles were damaged by the blast of a bomb which struck here during Second World War.I'm not sure what damage was done to the town, but I guess this is a now part...
cazz38 Says: Alot of people come down to Budleigh to wind surf and to sail their boats.The beach and water are known to be very safe.
cazz38 Says: Budleigh Salterton is a great place for fishing,we come here alot and have caught quite a few mackrel,we always get the local paper which tells you the tide times.
MarvintheMartian Says: If you are looking for a sandy beach then you need to go down the coastline towards Exmouth for the best sand in the area - soft, white and sandy. Sidmouth up the coast is also a pepple beach.However why not check out a pepple beach for a change! Budleigh Salterton has an...
MarvintheMartian Says: The cliff walk rises steadily from the beach - it's not that high up or much of a climb really. Some of the buildings along here are quite interesting, including the round summer house with the thatched roof in the picture.
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Budleigh Salterton is a great place for fishing,we come here alot and have caught quite a few mackrel,we always get the local paper which tells you the tide...
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Budleigh Salterton - East Devon Gem!
Budleigh Salterton is a quiet small town on the East Coast of Devon. Approximately 15 miles from the City of Exeter and between Exmouth and Sidmouth. Budleigh Salterton basically consists of a main...
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Budleigh Salterton is only 15 miles away from my home town of Exeter,Its a beautiful relaxing place to spend a holiday.With fantastic scenery looking over the East Devon coastline.
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A Last Day Of The Holiday Discovery
The local news reported a huge number of starfish had washed up on the beach at Budleigh so the next day we decided on a visit. Humans and seagulls were marvelling at the horde. It's a wonderful place...
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First off, a photo of the small stream at Budleigh that flows past the eastern end of the beach. It's a sandy wetland popular with birds and there's a trail from which you can do some bird watching.
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