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Southwest Coast Path stage 38: Budleigh Salterton to Seaton (25.5 km, 900 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 38

Stage 38 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 38: Budleigh Salterton to Seaton

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 8h
Ascent: 900 m
Descent

Stage 38 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Budleigh Salterton to Seaton. It covers 25.5 km with 900 m of ascent and 900 m of descent, around 8 h of walking. There are 74 places to sleep where the stage ends (37 guesthouses, 28 hotels, 8 campsites, 1 hostel). The next stage continues to Seatown.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Seaton

74 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 37 guesthouses, 28 hotels, 8 campsites, 1 hostel.

GuesthouseMonks Thatch
GuesthouseLower Pinn FarmRated 4.8 out of 54.8(20)

Previous: stage 37Shaldon to Budleigh Salterton Next: stage 39Seaton to Seatown

Part of the Southwest Coast Path (843 km, 45 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

900 m

Distance

25.5 km

Harbour Hotel Sidmouth

HotelHarbour Hotel SidmouthRated 4.3 out of 54.3(845)Classic rooms in a Victorian seaside hotel with a restaurant, pools & a spa.

GuesthouseRock CottageSidmouth

The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa

HotelThe Victoria Hotel & Source SpaRated 4.7 out of 54.7(520)Elegant rooms & suites in a stately Victorian hotel with a pool & a spa, plus entertainment.

Royal Glen Hotel

HotelRoyal Glen HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(155)Traditional rooms in a laid-back hotel with an indoor pool & a restaurant, plus a putting green.

HotelLD & RT SERVICES LTDSidmouth

The Belmont Hotel

HotelThe Belmont HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(372)Grand Regency-era seaside hotel with traditional rooms, some with balconies, plus fine dining.

Littlecourt Cottages

HotelLittlecourt CottagesRated 4.9 out of 54.9(27)

Woodlands Hotel Sidmouth

HotelWoodlands Hotel SidmouthRated 4.6 out of 54.6(189)Storied manor featuring traditional rooms, English breakfast and lush gardens with a stream.

GuesthouseHolmleighRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelBedford HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(355)Airy, modern rooms, some with balconies & bay views, plus a refined restaurant/bar & free breakfast.

HotelHotel RivieraRated 4.5 out of 54.5(279)Grand seafront hotel offering refined rooms, upscale dining and a cocktail bar, plus free breakfast.

The Kingswood Hotel

HotelThe Kingswood HotelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(220)Airy rooms in a beachfront hotel offering included dining in a sea-view restaurant and a lounge/bar.

The Elizabeth Hotel

HotelThe Elizabeth HotelRated 4.4 out of 54.4(201)Vintage lodging offering free breakfast, plus an upscale restaurant and a lounge with sea views.

Dukes Seaside Inn

HotelDukes Seaside InnRated 4.4 out of 54.4(1,457)Quaint waterfront hotel offering pub grub in a restaurant that has a sea-view patio.

Sidmouth Hotels

HotelSidmouth HotelsRated 3.7 out of 53.7(7)

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel

HotelRoyal York & Faulkner HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(366)Regency-era seafront inn with classic rooms & suites, plus a restaurant, a spa & 3 lounges.

GuesthouseBerwick HouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(90)

Canterbury House B&B

GuesthouseCanterbury House B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(48)Laid-back B&B in an elegant 19th-century house, with full English breakfast and free parking.

Cheriton Guest House

GuesthouseCheriton Guest HouseRated 4.6 out of 54.6(70)Vintage property with airy rooms, offering full English breakfast, a lounge and a riverside garden.

HotelHunters Moon

HotelHunters MoonRated 4.7 out of 54.7(125)Genteel family-run hotel with 2-acre gardens, offering warm rooms & dining, plus free breakfast.

Mount Pleasant Hotel

HotelMount Pleasant HotelRated 4.8 out of 54.8(101)

And 50 more. See all on the trail page.

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