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Bigbury-on-Sea is a small seaside village in South Devon, known for its wide sandy beach and views towards Burgh Island. The beach is popular with families, surfers and walkers, with rock pools, cafés and watersports facilities close to the shore. Our collection of Bigbury-on-Sea cottages by the sea includes beachfront apartments, coastal holiday homes and properties with sea views. Visitors can walk across the sand to Burgh Island at low tide, explore the nearby Avon Estuary or follow coastal paths towards Challaborough and Ayrmer Cove.

Featured Cottages in Bigbury-on-Sea

Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
3 Avon Quillet
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £656 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
3 Tarifa
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £575 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
1 Lower Sandbanks
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £643 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
23 Burgh Island Causeway
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Wifi
From £861 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
13 Burgh Island Causeway
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £817 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
Pond House
Sleeps 10
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No Pets
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Large Group
From £1,163 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
Wavelet
Sleeps 10
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £1,562 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
2 Burgh Island Causeway
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £879 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
4 Burgh Island Causeway
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £906 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
Marine Heights
Sleeps 8
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £1,302 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
The Beacon
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £843 per week
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
6 Burgh Island
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
·
Parking
From £819 per week

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Burgh Island and the South Devon Coast

Bigbury-on-Sea has a large sandy beach overlooking Burgh Island, with cliffs and coastal paths on either side of the bay. The village has beach cottages, sea view apartments and coastal holiday homes within easy reach of the waterfront. With parking, cafés and watersports facilities near the beach, it’s a popular destination for holidays in South Devon.

 

Bigbury Beach, Burgh Island and the Sea Tractor

Bigbury Beach has a wide stretch of sand at low tide, with shallow areas for paddling and rock pools to explore. The beach has toilets, parking, a café and seasonal lifeguard cover. Surfing and paddleboarding are also popular.

Burgh Island lies just offshore and can be reached on foot across a sandy causeway at low tide. When the tide covers the sand, a historic sea tractor provides crossings, subject to operating conditions. The island is home to the Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and the historic Pilchard Inn.

 

Coastal Walks, Challaborough and Nearby Beaches

The South West Coast Path passes through Bigbury-on-Sea, with walking routes towards Challaborough and Ayrmer Cove. Challaborough has a sandy beach surrounded by cliffs, while Ayrmer Cove is a quieter beach reached on foot from Ringmore.

Further east, Thurlestone has sandy beaches, coastal walking routes and views towards its distinctive offshore rock arch. Browse our selection of holiday cottages around Thurlestone for more places to stay nearby.

Hope Cove is another popular destination along this stretch of coastline, with two sheltered beaches, a small harbour and waterfront pubs. Explore our coastal accommodation in Hope Cove if you’re considering another South Devon village.

For more beaches and seaside destinations across the county, see our collection of Devon cottages by the sea.

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Bigbury-on-Sea large group holiday homes by the sea

Large Group

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Hot Tub

Unwind in a hot tub with sea views. Browse our coastal cottages with hot tubs in Bigbury-on-Sea for the ultimate beachside retreat.
Bigbury-on-Sea dog friendly holiday homes by the sea

Dog Friendly

Discover dog friendly cottages by the sea in Bigbury-on-Sea, perfect for coastal walks and salty-air adventures with your four-legged friend.

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