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in the county of Devon

About Bantham

Bantham sits on the mouth of the Devon Avon. It is one of a host of pretty villages dotting the inlets and creeks of the lovely Devon coast.

It offers splendid cliff scenery for walkers, and mostly low tide reveals unspoilt sandy coves for sunbathers. In the tiny inlets visitors can see old boathouses, usually these are best explored by boat as some remain almost derelict, whilst others have been gloriously restored and put again to good use.

Bantham beach is an excellent surfing destination attracting keen surfers from all over, whilst its firm sands, glistening rock pools and dunes make Bantham equally ideal for families. There is a friendly village shop, and its pub, the Sloop Inn is famous for miles around.

The streets are lined with attractive properties, some hiding under thick thatches, others more typical of fishermen's cottages to be found all along the wild Devonian coast.

Golf and Tennis can be found near-by, and there are wonderful coast and valley views

Recommended towns & villages near Bantham

Bold Head

Salcombe (77 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE of Bantham)

Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea...

Newton Ferrers, Devon

Newton Ferrers (13 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W of Bantham)

A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored...

Torcross

Torcross (11 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E of Bantham)

In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl...

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Hallsands (20 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E of Bantham)

Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas...

Prysten House

Plymouth (134 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NW of Bantham)

This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past...

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island (23 Pictures)

(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)

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Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage in Yealmpton, Devon

Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW)

Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have.....

Start Point Lighthouse, Hallsands, Devon

Start Point Lighthouse (9 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E)

Designed in 1836 by James Walker..

Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NE)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

A picture of The Merchantant's House

The Merchantant's House (1 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)

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Old pottery in Dartmouth, Devon

Dartmouth Pottery (1 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)

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Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle (24 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction E)

Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII.....


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