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The pebble beach (one of England's finest), the Otter Estuary nature reserve, the East Devon AONB, Sir John Everett Millais's painting The Boyhood of Raleigh (set here), and a small Devon resort of exceptional Edwardian character
A little history
Budleigh Salterton's long pebble beach was immortalised by Sir John Everett Millais in his 1870 painting The Boyhood of Raleigh — showing the young Sir Walter Raleigh listening to a sailor's tales. The town's Edwardian character is remarkably preserved. The Otter Estuary is one of Devon's finest nature reserves.
The pebble beach is genuinely beautiful — the distinctive red pebbles are unique. The Otter Estuary at the western end for birdwatching. The town centre for excellent independent shops. The East Devon Way walking route passes through.
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The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. Local Devon produce — cream, seafood and cider — is outstanding. The seafront has good food options.
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Budleigh Salterton is a place in East Devon known for the pebble beach (one of England's finest), the Otter Estuary nature reserve, the East Devon AONB, Sir John Everett Millais's painting The Boyhood of Raleigh (set here), and a small Devon resort of exceptional Edwardian character. Budleigh Salterton's long pebble beach was immortalised by Sir John Everett Millais in his 1870 painting The Boyhood of Raleigh — showing the young Sir Walter Raleigh listening to a sailor's tales. The population is around 5,500.
The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. Local Devon produce — cream, seafood and cider — is outstanding. The seafront has good food options.
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Roam covers Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area in East Devon, including Otterton, East Budleigh, Colaton Raleigh, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Woodbury, Lympstone and Knowle.
