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From its perfect arc of shingle beach to streets lined with fishermen’s cottages, or its history of smugglers and the caves where they stashed their hoard, its family friendly attractions and great places to eat, or its idyllic location and stunning coastal walks – there are no end of reasons to visit the East Devon village of Beer. 

Whether you base yourself in one of our self-catering cottages in Beer or just visit for the day, there's plenty to do to keep everyone happy. Found on Lyme Bay in the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage site, the beach is really the star of the show, where days are spent watching the fishermen hauling in their brightly coloured boats, taking a dip in the water or relaxing with a picnic. From the beach there are some lovely coastal walks to be had along the South West Coast Path, towards Seaton and Branscombe or the popular Hooken Cliffs, taking in stunning views of the Channel along the way. 

The village of Beer has a rich history of smugglers who hid their hoard at Beer Valley Caves which are today open to the public and fascinating to visit. As well as a smugglers hideout, Beer Caves have been quarried for centuries and the limestone used in masonry work at Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey. Other family attractions include nearby Pecorama, set high on the hillside above Beer, where visitors can enjoy beautiful themed gardens, play areas and a theatre, and rides on the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway.

Back in the pretty village streets there’s a local pub, The Anchor Inn, overlooking the beach, a choice of restaurants serving fresh local seafood and interesting independent shops and galleries to browse around.  All in all, Beer has to be the perfect spot for an East Devon cottage holiday.

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The seaside village of Beer is the perfect holiday package with pretty shingle beach, great places to eat and family friendly attractions.  

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From its perfect arc of shingle beach to streets lined with fishermen’s cottages, or its history of smugglers and the caves where they stashed their hoard, its family friendly attractions and great places to eat, or its idyllic location and stunning coastal walks – there are no end of reasons to visit the East Devon village of Beer. 

Whether you base yourself in one of our self-catering cottages in Beer or just visit for the day, there's plenty to do to keep everyone happy. Found on Lyme Bay in the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage site, the beach is really the star of the show, where days are spent watching the fishermen hauling in their brightly coloured boats, taking a dip in the water or relaxing with a picnic. From the beach there are some lovely coastal walks to be had along the South West Coast Path, towards Seaton and Branscombe or the popular Hooken Cliffs, taking in stunning views of the Channel along the way. 

The village of Beer has a rich history of smugglers who hid their hoard at Beer Valley Caves which are today open to the public and fascinating to visit. As well as a smugglers hideout, Beer Caves have been quarried for centuries and the limestone used in masonry work at Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey. Other family attractions include nearby Pecorama, set high on the hillside above Beer, where visitors can enjoy beautiful themed gardens, play areas and a theatre, and rides on the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway.

Back in the pretty village streets there’s a local pub, The Anchor Inn, overlooking the beach, a choice of restaurants serving fresh local seafood and interesting independent shops and galleries to browse around.  All in all, Beer has to be the perfect spot for an East Devon cottage holiday.

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Pecorama Gardens
(Less than a mile)

Set in 8 acres of beautiful gardens with stunning coastal views, Pecorama is home to the award winning ‘Beer Heights Light Railway’, a 71/4 inch gauge miniature railway with steam locomotives that carry passengers through the grounds along with the Peco Model Railway Exhibition and shop offering everything for the casual train enthusiast right up to the most dedicated railway modeller.  Younger visitors will also enjoy the outdoor play areas, zip wire, crazy golf and the ‘indoor soft play .

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Perfect for adults and children. Train rides, and soft play as well as crazy golf and lovely gardens. Well worth a visit.

October 2017

Really nice day out, lots to see and do, good exhibition of miniature railways and a bigger one to ride on. Pretty gardens and good play areas for the little ones

May 2018

Our 3rd time here & it was still very good! We spent time in the model railway exhibition, had 2 train rides, ate a good lunch in the café & laughed all the way round the crazy golf! Lovely place for kids - well laid out, clean & tidy. Would definitely recommend it for a day out with kids.

August 2018

Excellent morning or afternoon experience for toddlers, parents/grandparents and train enthusiasts. Good facilities and first class customer service.

June 2021

We walked here from Seaton . The gardens are pretty and the trains great .

July 2021

A great little find for gardeners and horticulturalists. It is very well kept and lots of interesting plants and little pocket gardens to look at. There is a lot for young children to clamber over. The facilities were clean and handy. Its not a commercialised franchise but a lovely British tourist attraction.

June 2022

A wonderful place for a family to visit. We loved it all from the playground, crazy golf, beautiful gardens, train rides and model trains. I didn’t expect our visit to last all day, but there was so much to see that it did.

August 2022

Great day out. The ride around the gardens on the miniature steam railway is a must!!! The gardens are beautiful with great areas for picnics and a great play areas for children. Cream tea is a must from the cafe area.

June 2023

Beer Quarry Caves
(Less than a mile)

Like an underground cathedral, the Beer Stone Caves are awe-inspiring caves with mighty halls of vaulted roofs and pillars.  The likely source of the stone for many of the cathedrals, buildings and monuments you have visited throughout the UK, the vast man-made complex of underground caverns was created by centuries of quarrying, and now you can take a guided tour to find out more about their history.  The entrance leads directly into the Roman section, which now houses a small museum containing pieces of Beer stone carved centuries ago by skilled masons, the tools used by the Quarrymen and copies of ancient documents and photographs.  From there, it’s a journey through the centuries, not to mention the setting for seasonal events as well.  

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Very interesting and worth a visit.

October 2017

Really enjoyable and informative. Caves are cold but there were warm ponchos provided. Not too difficult to get round and no real steep areas so ok for people who are not mega fit.

June 2018

Excellent!

July 2021

what a wonderful place to visit.The guide was so Knowledgeable and the tour took over an hour Remember to wrap up warm .

June 2022

Family within our party visited and were so impressed by the tour of the caves. Very interesting and informative.

August 2023

Seaton Labyrinth
(Less than a mile)

To celebrate Seaton’s 1000th anniversary in 2O05, the Axmouth Spiral Centre constructed a Labyrinth in the cliff field above the West Walk.  A 60ft diameter spiral, the walk, which measures 453 yards from start to centre, connects with the way in which the 95-mile coastline reveals 185 million years of evolution.  It has an eleven-circuit form based on a combination of designs, the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France and the one at Saffron Waldron in Suffolk, and as you wander along the artistic installation, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding scenery as well.

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The Buzzard Cycle Route
(2 miles)

Cycling in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a wonderful way to get outside and explore the area.  With miles of National Cycle Network across it, it’s also a comparatively easy way for cyclists to explore safely and really get to see the remarkable landscape that the area has to offer.  With plenty of rural pubs, riverside taverns and tea shops along the routes to sit and enjoy, it’s a great day out for the while family.  The Buzzard Cycle Route in particular (otherwise known as Sustrans regional route number 52) is a firm favourite amongst cyclists in the area, and is an opportunity to explore glorious East Devon on a regional 80-mile circular route around Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Honiton and Woodbury. Some of the route follows the National Cycle Network Route 2 along the south coast of Devon.

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Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve
(2 miles)

One of three local nature reserves including Colyford Common and Black Hole Marsh, the Seaton Marshes can be reached with a short walk from the Harbour Road car park, providing views of the estuary and its mud flats as well as the creeks and adjacent flood plain.  It’s an impressive sight at any time of the year with flocks of wigeon, teal, shelduck and curlew as well as other native and migratory species.  A beautiful location to really enjoy the peace, quiet and natural habitat, in the Summer Kingfishers are often seen fishing from a perch directly in front of the hide, and a bird table provides close-up views of birds that you wouldn’t find in your garden.  There’s even a pond dipping platform at Borrow Pit, it features built in benches from which to enjoy the beautiful views and special adjustments to allow larger groups to pond dip together.

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Very well maintained and interesting nature reserve.

June 2018

Super, friendly and helpful volunteers.

April 2019

lovely spot but wrong time of year for us as there wernt too many birds

July 2021

Been to Seaton before and enjoyed it as before

October 2021

Just 4 minutes walk away What a great place

June 2022

We had evening walks and they were delightful. We walked to the Sand Martin wall and that surrounding area was very special. So peaceful.

June 2022

Within easy reach of the property. Lots of interesting wildlife to view. Also the river and the tramway.

May 2023

Visited x3 during my week in Seaton. Gorgeous reserve with good hides and opportunities to see a variety of birds. Easily accessed from Seaton on foot, by car or via the tramway.

June 2023

Absolutely great place to visit. Beautiful walls around the nature reserve and some amazing hides to sit in. We were very lucky to see the Kestrel in her nest with the eggs! Lovely information hut over drinks and snacks with very knowledgable volunteers who shared so much information about the site and birds that could be seen.

June 2023

Excellent well worth a visit. Lots of birds to see.

September 2023

If you like birdwatching you will enjoy this venue. The hides are well positioned to make the most of the estuary.

March 2024

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