Bigbury On Sea, Devon

Flower Delivery to Bigbury-on-Sea with Clare Florist

Blessed with beautiful sandy villages, Bigbury-on-Sea is one of the seaside villages you'll definitely want to visit when going on holiday. The village has a tidal causeway which links the mainland to Burgh Island. Plus, you can even experience the seas tractor, which is the only one of its kind in the world.

So, whether you want to go on a romantic trip or just go on holiday with the family, Bigbury-on-Sea offers the kind of activities you want. There's history as evidenced by the presence of the Burgh Island Hotel, which is an art-deco building and iconic landmark in Devon. It also has some literary connection as this is where Agatha Christie wrote her books.

Those who like golf can head to the Bigbury Gold Blub, which is a really lovely golf course located above the Avon Estuary and offers great views across the bay.

ATTRACTIONS

Bigbury on Sea Beach – a lovely sandy beach located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is joined by a causeway to Burgh Island. The waters are shallow, which is good for paddling and the rock pools are great for exploring.

The beach is a popular one with families. Lovers of windsurfing and kitesurfing can also enjoy their passions on this beach.

So, whether you come here with the family or choose to have a romantic picnic on the beach, know that you will be blessed with outstanding views and will surely have a good time. When you do take a date, make sure to buy flowers in Bigbury-on-Sea to present to them.

For dining options, there's the Venus Cafe which serves local and organic food.

Burgh Island – can be visited on a unique sea tractor. However, those who choose not to go by tractor can opt for a walk across the causeway during low tide.

IN AND AROUND BIGBURY-ON-SEA

Exploring further allows you to see a whole lot more. Here are some of the best attractions near Bigbury-on-Sea:

Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum – contains displays of artefacts from the early history of Kingsbridge up to the present day.

Salcombe Maritime & Local History Museum – a wet weather attraction featuring collections of portraits of 19th century Salcome-built ships. There are also items recovered by divers from shipwrecks around the world, as well as around the local coast. The museum also features boat-building tools dating back to the olden times and items from the two World Wars.

Overbeck's – an Edwardian house and garden located in Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon. It got its name after its last owner, Otto Christop Joseph Gerhardt Ludwig Overbeck. It serves as a museum and YHA youth hostel.

Inside the house, you get to see displays of some of the inventions and collections made by Overbeck, as well as a collection of stuffed animals. In addition, there are exhibitions of model sailing ships and various nautical and shipbuilding tools as well.

The garden is where you can see different Bigbury-on-Sea flowers from flowering plants that Overbeck himself planted. Some of these include a Magnolia Campelli, Chusan Pam trees and Echium pininana.

Restaurants

The Seven Stars – serves food sourced from local produce; offers a home-made menu that changes with every season; cuisine is best described as Modern British.

Avon Mill Garden Centre – a place to shop for your garden and home; also offers food courtesy of its deli.

Buckland Touts Saints Hotel Restaurant – this 17th century manor retreat is a great place to head to for a romantic dinner. The setting is romantic enough: set in a valley and enveloped by beautiful gardens and woodland. You can even send flowers to Bigbury-on-Sea to present to your date to set a romantic mood.

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