Estuary View
Exmouth, Devon
BEACHES
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Exmouth – A beautiful sandy beach that is known for two miles of golden sand. The rock pools are great for both children and adults. It is a great place for water sports like kite surfing, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking and windsurfing. The promenade running along the beach has crazy golf and attractions.
Sandy Bay – Also in Exmouth, a half-mile long privately-owned sandy beach set in a secluded bay. It is ideal for families, with deckchairs and pedallos to hire!
Budleigh Salterton – A 2.5-mile-long pebble beach that runs along the Jurassic Coast from Litteham Cove to Otterhead. Great for exploring and a brilliant spot for fishing, with beach huts to hire.
Dawlish Warren – This popular sandy and shingle beach is situated the other side of the estuary to Exmouth. It is part of a seaside resort that also incorporates a nature reserve.
Sidmouth – The main beach is largely made up of hand-sized pebbles, however at low tide a strip of rich red sand appears with some interesting rock pools to explore.
EXMOUTH
Exmouth, Devon’s oldest seaside resort, has a busy little harbour to the west and high red cliffs with coastal paths to the east. Exmouth’s main attraction is the 2 miles of beach, and there is also the Exe Estuary, home to numerous species of wildlife and a favourite with birdwatchers. There are walks close by, including the Jurassic Coast with its stunning views. From the coastal path, you can experience sheer cliff faces and rock formations.
Exmouth is famous for its Christmas Day beach swim, which has taken place every year since 1970. The swim attracts thousands of swimmers, often in fancy dress,
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The local area is home to a range of natural and cultural attractions. The house is just half a mile from the beautiful National Trust property, A La Ronde, with many other National Trust locations close-by. Powderham Castle is also just across the Estuary. Other attractions include the Darts Farm shop and Cafe and the Crealy theme park.
At Topsham, the luxury farm shop Darts Farm sells local produces, with an assortment of artisan shops, a cafe and a children's play area.
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Both Lympstone and Exmouth have rail stations, so it is easy to reach Exeter or to go further afield to Plymouth or Bristol. The Exeter Chiefs rugby ground is also easy to reach.
The house is also close to the Lympstone marine base, making it the perfect accommodation for passing-out parades.
SPORTS
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Watersports - With its sandy beach and the Exe Estuary nestled in Lyme Bay, Exmouth is the ideal location for all watersports; sailing, kite surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, rowing, swimming, or snorkelling and diving. Exmouth Marina is based at the River mouth, which also forms the base for Stuartline Cruises, the Ferry across the Exe and Exmouth’s Water Taxi.
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Running and cycling - This is an ideal spot for runners and cyclists, with routes of all lengths from the house. There is National Trust parkland between the house and the Exe Estuary trail, the entrance to which is only 200 yards from the house. Once on the trail it is a fairly level run or cycle to Lympstone, Exton or Topsham, with great coastal views. It is possible to take this path the full way into Exeter Quay.
Every Saturday, there is the free Exmouth Parkrun, a 5km fun run along the seafront.
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FOOD AND DRINK
The village of Lympstone, just a two-mile walk along the estuary footpath, has a number of quaint pubs with indoor and outdoor seating. Plus, a ten-minute walk from the flat is a pub with a carvery every day.
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Close to the house is the luxurious country hotel, Lympstone Manor, which is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurant. It also offers afternoon tea and has a vineyard with wine tasting.
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Exmouth has numerous restaurants, pubs, cafes, and takeaways, catering to all tastes and cuisines.