Bigbury-On-Sea
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The coastal village of Bigbury-on-Sea is in the South Hams district of South Devon, which is designated an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". It certainly deserves this moniker as it is filled with rolling green hills, scenic cliff top paths through copses of trees, babbling streams, banks of wild flowers and centuries-old farmhouses. This has to be one of South Devon's most picturesque locations, without being one of the most well known.
Burgh Island is only an island at high tide, but when the causeway is submerged the unique sea tractor carries visitors over to the island.
The island itself boasts the 1930's Art Deco Burgh Island, and the fourteenth century Pilchard Inn.
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Bigbury-on-Sea's Beach
Bigbury-on-Sea looks down on the largest sandy beach in South Devon, the main attraction to this area. The beach is popular with surfers, windsurfers and bathers and the soft sand is perfect for children to play on. Just 250 yards offshore is Burgh Island which is linked by a causeway at low tide, or for something different climb aboard the Sea Tractor for an unforgettable journey .
Bigbury-on-Sea's History
Historically, Bigbury-on-Sea was a small fishing community, with original fishermens cottages along the roadside with fish cellars for their nets and lobster pots. It has now grown in popularity and size with many holiday homes and has a couple of general stores, a Post office and several beach cafes. Just up the hill from Bigbury-on-Sea is the larger village of Bigbury, with its 18-hole golf course, famous for its breath stealing coastal views, the moors and the Avon Valley. It has a quaint pub, the Royal Oak, a shop and a 14th century Church.
The Hotel at Bigbury-on-Sea
The island has a private hotel, which incidentally serves wonderful clotted cream teas in grand style! It was built in 1929 by Archibald Nettlefold and has wonderful Art Deco features including a stained glass cupola above the aptly named Peacock Bar. The hotel was a favourite with Agatha Christie, who used it as the setting for two of her thrillers. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking seascapes, craggy coves, sandy bays and many birds before heading to the whitewashed Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island for refreshments.
