Budleigh Salterton bed and breakfast
Budleigh Salterton bed and breakfast

Budleigh Salterton - LOCAL INFORMATION

Budleigh Salterton is an unspoilt seaside town, where the River Otter meets the sea.

Until 1894 Budleigh Salterton was part of the parish of East Budleigh, originally a far bigger village than Budleigh Salterton.
The name ‘Salterton’ means the town of the salters who worked the saltpans on the estuary in ancient times. The main approach to Budleigh Salterton from East Budleigh was along an ancient trackway leading down to what is now Fore Street Hill.

Budleigh Salterton is the ideal place for a totally relaxing holiday. You can forget the hassle of driving, just park the car and you will find all that you need locally.

The High Street is full of independent and interesting shops with numerous eating places to suit all tastes.

Budleigh Salterton pebble beach stretches for over a mile, and the cliffs on either side of the town are the unique Red Devonian Sandstone which form part of the Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site.

Stroll along the sea front, relax and admire the view from one of the many benches. Enjoy Morning coffee or Afternoon tea at one of the cafes. Or take a gentle walk from Budleigh Salterton up the River Otter Estuary to Otterton Mill for lunch and watch for the rare and migratory birds on the estuary. You might even take the town walk to learn its history.

For the more energetic there is the South West Coast path on the doorstep providing an interesting walk to Exmouth with spectacular sea views.

If you feel the need to go further afield then Sidmouth, Exmouth and Exeter are only a short distance away.
THE FOLLOWING LINKS WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Budleigh Salterton bed and breakfast Tourist Information Centre
Situated about halfway between the shops and the seafront, the TIC Office is a veritable Aladdin's cave of information.
The Budleigh Salterton Diary
the Budleigh Diary, the community magazine and website for Budleigh Salterton, Bicton, East Budleigh, Otterton & Yettington
Budleigh Salterton Festival site
Their mission is to establish and run music, science and arts festivals for the benefit of the people who live in East Devon and particularly for those who live in the town of Budleigh Salterton.
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival 2010
This is Budleigh Salterton's second literary festival.
Building on the success of last year's event in which some of Britain's best known writers visited the town to share their writing experiences.
Budleigh Salterton Drama Club
There is a long tradition of successful amateur dramatics since the group was founded in 1938, it has gone from strength to strength, finally acquiring its own theatre - the Salterton Playhouse - in 1970.
Brook Gallery in Budleigh Salterton
The Brook Gallery came into existence in June 1997 and since then has moved from strength to strength gaining an excellent reputation across the UK, selling limited edition, original prints.
A Walk around Budleigh Salterton - 21 sites of interest around the town in a downloadable pdf leaflet.
Budleigh Salterton Mums
the site was setup to allow local women in Budleigh Salterton (and surrounding areas) somewhere to come to chat with other locals, see what events are taking place in Budleigh, pass on / sell unwanted goods such as childrens' clothes / toys etc
Geology of Budleigh Salterton beach Budleigh Salterton area
Southampton University survey University of Washington survey
Budleigh Salterton Fossils Budleigh Salterton Pebble Beds
RIVER OTTER ESTUARY
The Otter Valley Association
The OVA is an amenity society founded to interest residents and visitors in the history, geography, natural history, architecture and future planning of this area of Devon.
Budleigh Salterton to Otterton Walk
A superb walk, not too energetic, but very rewarding, offering excellent views and bird watching opportunities. Walk along Budleigh Salterton esplanade in an easterly direction and out alongside the estuary.
A Walk around East Budleigh
East Budleigh is an ancient village, just a short distance from Budleigh Salterton, dating from before the Norman Conquest in 1066.
This downloadable leaflet gives details of a village trail.
 Guide to the Common Wild Flowers of the Lower Otter Valley
an aid to the identification of the flowering plants commonly found along the riverside footpath.
GENERAL LOCAL COASTLINE INFORMATION
South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path National Trail - totals 630 miles of superb coastal walking and passes through Budleigh Salterton.
East Devon's Jurassic Coast
UNESCO awarded Natural World Heritage Status to the coast of Dorset and East Devon in December 2001.
The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) landscape is characterised by intimate wooded combes, vast areas of heathland, fertile river valleys and breathtaking cliffs or hilltops. It includes the East Devon section of the Jurassic Coast - England's first natural World Heritage Site.
PLACES TO VISIT A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD
Bicton Gardens (3 miles from Budleigh Salterton)
Devon’s most magnificent historic gardens. Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley. The superbly landscaped park combines 18th century tranquility with modern amenities to provide all year round enjoyment for everyone of all ages including historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf, indoor and outdoor children’s play complexes, ice-free skating, restaurant and shop.
Escot (13 miles from Budleigh Salterton)
The roots of this East Devon estate lie in Norman times and it has been the home of the Kennaway family for over two hundred years. The Escot of today is a place of great natural beauty for visitors to enjoy. It retains its role as a family home and is increasingly a flourishing centre of rural enterprise.
Powderham Castle (less than 20 miles from Budleigh Salterton)
Powderham Castle is located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary. Six hundred years of history.
AND FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year.
Simcoe House - luxury bed and breakfast guest house accommodation in Budleigh Salterton, Devon