Location
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, EAST DEVON
The Area:
The South West coast path is within 200 metres of Abele and this provides miles of beautiful walks.
The newly completed wetlands along the river otter estuary is a lovely walk from Budleigh to Otterton. The circular river walk is one of the most popular in Devon ending up at the Otterton Mill , a convenient location for lunch or tea. The River Otter Estuary overs a large area with SSSI recognition with the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust manage the area. These new wetlands are increasingly home to a wide range of saltmarsh birds and everyone is excited that new families of birds are coming to Budleigh.
Budleigh Salterton is renowned for its long pebble beach where you can enjoy a stroll along the front, have a swim and try out your paddle board or canoe. Beach hut hire is available in the summer season or you can just pop back to Abele for a shower before heading out again for dinner.
The cycle path along the old railway line offers safe access to Exmouth and further afield into Exeter whilst there are regular buses that run from the town. Budleigh hosts a very popular Literary Festival in September which attracts a wide range of international authors and commentators as well as a Music Festival held in July with live classical music concerts at lunchtimes and evenings with venues a few minutes walk of Abele.
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Eating:
In the evening, you can enjoy several excellent restaurants or the local pub for your evening meal. Or grab a 'take aways' of fish and chips or pizza and take it down to the beach. Both BBQs and campfires are allowed on the beach and when the tides are right, you can buy your super straight from the boats which fish in the bay. If the weather isn't inviting enough, you are welcome to take it back to the Abele Dining room and eat it in the warm and dry.
The town and sea front also offers a wide variety of tea and coffee venues with delicious menus as well as a wide range of independent shops.
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