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The Budleigh experience Cheek by jowl with the beautiful East Devon countryside and only 15 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter, Budleigh Salterton enjoys the twin privileges of being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as having beach and cliffs that are part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. Budleigh lies at the mouth of the river Otter where the estuary forms an area of reed bed which is a haven for migrating birds. As well as the beach and its attractions all sorts of activities are catered for in and around Budleigh including golf, bowls, cricket, archery and croquet, as well as miles of brilliant walking and cycle paths and tracks right on the doorstep. Looking for something less active? Whatever your age or taste, whether it be gardens, grand houses, tourist attractions or shopping you don't have to go far from Budleigh to find what you enjoy. See also our list of places you can visit around Budleigh. |
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The Coast Miles of unspoilt coastline for you to enjoy, by foot, by car or by boat! Recently becoming Britain's first Natural World Heritage Site, the 95 mile stretch of coastline from Exmouth to Swanage is one of the more important earth science sites in the world and its wonderful natural beauty contains many renowned features of tremendous significance to the geological history of the world. Budleigh Salterton lies at the western end, the oldest part of the Jurassic Coast. The more notable features of this section of The Jurassic Coast are the pebble beds and the magnificent red sandstone cliffs, which, at nearby Ladram Bay, are fashioned into dramatic sea stacks. A few miles to the east coastal landslides have created Undercliff areas at Beer and Lyme Regis, which are quite unique in the U.K. for their geological form and natural habitat. We provide guests with binoculars in each bedroom, from where it is possible to see as far as Start Point at Brixham on the far side of Torbay. |
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The town of Budleigh Budleigh Salterton is a small town with many quality and characterful properties that reflect the affluence that was drawn to this attractive seaside resort after the advent of the railway in the mid 1800s. Some of these properties sit on the hill to the north and paint an interesting backdrop to the town. The high street has all manner of interesting shops, galleries and eateries waiting to be explored Why not visit the town's interesting Fairlynch Museum and catch up on some of the town's history and afterwards pick up a delicious ice cream from the ice cream parlour just down the road? From there it's only a few steps to one of the many seats by the beach... |
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You are now entering Sir Walter Raleigh, the famous Elizabethan, was born only two miles from Budleigh hence the name 'Raleigh Country' given to the area from The Exe estuary to Sidmouth including the town of Budleigh Salterton. The town is referred to in the Domesday Book as Ottermouth as it sits at the mouth of the River Otter. Domesday records also show that salt panning was of great importance, hence the origin of the name ‘Salterton’. The remnants of a fine Roman villa near Otterhead suggests that this activity went on as far back as Roman or even Iron Age times. Up to the early 16th century, the River Otter was navigable as far as Otterton, but by Tudor times the build up of sand and the pebble bank at Otter mouth caused the gradual silting up of the river. Later, three kilns were built by the side of the river and used for the production of lime for agriculture and building in the region. The coming of the railway at the start of the 20th century gave a considerable boost to the popularity of Budleigh as a resort and the town continued to grow into the vibrant community and popular holiday destination it is today. More about the history of this interesting town can be discovered at the Fairlynch Museum in Fore St. |
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Browse before you buy Try these links to some of the establishments in Budleigh.
Fine ladies fashion, hats and accessories
Selling limited edition, original prints
A delightful collection of pre-owned clothing, linen and antiques
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