Excellent facilities, very dog friendly. Lovely walk in good weather. Enjoyed seeing Donkeys in nice surroundings; very well cared for and loved. Gorgeous coffee and cake in the cafe too.

Great place. Definitely recommend coming here. Free entry and you can donate to help out. Donkeys were lovely and funny when one started issues with another donkey for smelling poo. They do sound like they have sore throats from all the noises they make 😂. Beautiful place tho and good clean toilets

I just had to meet Walter! The donkey whom my husband had gifted an adoption from The Donkey Sanctuary. I was expecting an old fashioned set up but I was totally wrong. The entrance is modern, well kept and clean. It is all well organised and the lovely people who work and volunteer, are well informed and willing to answer questions. We sat through a lovely informative talk where we watched the donkeys like a heard of cattle go back into the main barn that had fresh hay. They are such gentle animals, well worth the visit. It caters for all ages and with plenty of car parking spaces too. Definitely would recommend

What a beautiful location! There are so many well-cared-for donkeys, and we enjoyed an informative talk from one of the staff members. The hedge maze and play area for children provide great fun for everyone. There is plenty of seating around the park and fields. The restaurant was very popular, with a big queue leading into the main area. The food is excellent and offers amazing value for money, with huge cups of coffee. All the staff were working very hard. How is this place free? The shop has a wide range of items, all at low prices. It’s just fantastic! We will definitely be back soon.

Wonderful example of conservancy & protection of these gentle creatures. See many donkeys living in grassy fields and close up in their pens. Great layout of viewing walks all signposted with donkey info. Children will love it. Tea rooms and lunches also served.

What a gem this is. A peaceful, tranquil site with c.200 donkeys roaming the many paddocks. Good restaurant, gift shop, educational area and things for kids including a surprisingly tricky maze. Highly recommended way to spend an afternoon, with your dogs if you like also. Just remember to donate as the place is free entry.

Amazing place to visit. Facilities are great for visitors and Donkeys! The staff are excellent. The talk at shelter 1 when we went was very interesting and also entertaining when one naughty Donkey nibbled and undid the shoelace of the handler doing the talk. I never knew Donkeys cannot take much weight at all despite everything you see on screen and TV! Its well worth a visit. Entry is free! But please donate to such a good cause. We were visiting our adopted Donkey, Ashley on the day but the walks around the massive grounds are great to do and the cafe is well worth a stop off after too!

A tranquil wooded and grass meadow running beside the River Sid from the edge of town up to Sidford. Public footpath and cycle routes give easy access through this nature reserve, which is beautiful!

A lovely place in the middle of Sidmouth to go for a walk and experience nature at its best. Green grass, large trees and a stream. Perfect for dog walkers and ramblers or anyone who wants to get a breath if fresh clean air.

Lovely area to walk your dog or just to walk or ride through as it has a bike path. Beautiful on hot days as your can explore more along the fields as it’s not to wet. 🐶🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐾

We visited the Byes on a hot day. There was plenty of shade to walk with our dog. She went in the River Sid a few times. Once, completely disappearing as it was deep. She made it out herself and shook herself off to chase her ball.

A beautiful place to walk and leads straight into Sidmouth town centre with lots of lovely shops, carry on walking and you arrive at the beach....what could be better. This area is simply perfect 👌

Great place for walking dogs. Lots of places for them to run and interact with other people and dogs. River nearby is easy to access, especially in the summer.

Well worth parking back from the seafront and taking a walk along the river. There is a footpath and cycle path that follows the river right down the the centre of Sidmouth so you can enjoy a bit of nature down through the Byes, and then enjoy the beach without having to drive through town!

Amazing food, friendly staff, good beer! Everything I think you need for an excellent pub. Loved the tall sunflowers! 🌻

L shaped room with an adjoining room to the right. Food being served which smelt amazing. Tap beers and a few real ales available. Cash or card payments. Most of the ceiling and walls are a wooden panelling which as been painted. Wooden floor in bar, adjoining room was carpeted more like a lounge where people dined. Marquee outside at the back of the premises for outside drinking. Staff were friendly and polite. Beer was good. Enjoyed my visit.

visited a few pubs in Sidmouth and based on the one pint view - the Swan was easily the best. Felt like the interior matched the character and history of the exterior (didn’t get that from some of the other pubs). We walked in at about 7ish on a Thursday night and it was pretty much full with a lovely atmosphere. Bar staff super friendly. Good beer.

Discovered this pub on our last visit to Sidmouth when searching for a cheeky beer. Came back again and enjoyed a lovely lunch & beer. Great pub, beer was spot on & food was fab. Bar staff could not be more friendly, made us and our dog feel super welcome. Love that as you walk in you're greeted by dogs chilling whilst their owners have a drink, sets the vibe for the pub. If authentic pubs with home cooked food & great beer selection are your thing you will not be disappointed here!

Superb home cooked food, good choice. Friendly, helpful staff, nice clean pub, outside seating to side & rear. Only criticism, and it is only a very slight one, is beer choice. Three hand pulls available on my visit; would have liked to see choice from brewers like Palmers of Bridport or Salcombe brewery, but this is a very minor niggle. Far and away the best pub in Sidmouth!

Absolutely delicious meal. Roasted mushroom and Ale pie and Handmade Chicken fillet burger. The salad was delicious with a whole variety of salad ingredients. Coleslaw was wonderful. Crunchy chips, and all piping hot. Service was wonderful and so friendly. Lovely old fashioned traditional pub. Can't recommend highly enough

Sidmouth was fully booked for food on a Saturday night. The Swan was close to our hotel and had good reviews. Fortunate to get the last table in a packed out pub. Very busy and loud but a friendly atmosphere. Was taken to a table and the menu selection was on boards on the wall. We went for deep fried whitebait and the lasagne. Huge amount of whitebait and good portion of lasagne. Both were nice. Fair price. Appreciate getting a table.

Great food and excellent staff. Well worth a visit (although please note, the desserts are over the top!)

Alot if the tables were reserved however we had a table ordered a tuna and cucumber sandwich which was doorstep thick accompanied with salad crisps and coleslaw my friend had a prawn sandwich she said it was one of the best she has ever had, also chips and onion rings. Definitely worth the money which we thought wasn't overly expensive as we also had a latte and pint of coke all for £29

Absolutely fantastic pub and restaurant with melt in the mouth and to die for food, very friendly and helpful staff really polite and courteous who went out of their way to make sure everything was just right and that we had a great experience. The service was outstanding the whole place was clean, smart and they served top quality food at very reasonable prices, we hadn't booked a table but many tables were reserved but they still accommodated us and many others too. This restaurant is very popular and I can see why we will definitely eat their again but we may book next time so as not to be disappointed if it's busy. Congratulations and hearty top marks to the management and staff for a really great experience, well done to the whole team. 👍👍👍

Great meal with my bestie. Home made lamb and red wine pie and prawn and crab salad, both delicious. Chips with blue cheese, yum. Followed by Biscoff cheesecake and lemon curd cheesecake, OMG both absolutely stuffed. Quick service, lovely staff and great food, what more could you ask for 😊

What a lovely venue. Staff so happy and friendly and genuinely look like they enjoy working there which creates a lovely atmosphere! The food is amazing and fantastic value for money.

I have been to The Anchor twice now for lunchtime meals with friends and have been really impressed with the food on offer and the service. I recently had their fish pie, which tasted great! My wife had cod and chips and didn't leave me any scraps whatsoever. Respect to the chef! They also provide smaller portions at a good price. I highly recommend this pub.

Always a joy to visit: the food is delicious, generous and well presented; the staff and service are excellent, very friendly and efficient; and it has a great atmosphere. It's often busy, understandably so given that it's so good, so it's wise to book a table.

My family are occasional visitors to this Theatre and have enjoyed a variety of performances including some classic comedies. Pre performance drinks and intermission ice creams recommended.

How special is Sidmouth to have a very good live theatre repertory! We try to catch at least a show when we visit, and last night's rendition of Dial M for Murder was definitely quite well done. Kudos to the cast and production crew!

Lovely venue, staff and hospitality. Highly recommended. Very professional. An excellent evenings entertainment and great value.

Went to see Noel Coward play last week. Just ok. Bit slow lacking that sparkle but better after interval. Small bottle of 0% beer cost me £5.10.

Very enjoyable evening listening to 'The Carpenters Experience'. The theatre is informal, quaint, easy to access with everything on hand, i.e. bar and toilets.

A great place to see some really good drama. We saw a fantastic performance of 'Dial M For Murder' at a really reasonable price. A great evening.

Summer repertory company. Great fun.

Lovely meal on a Saturday in November. A warm dry space out of the cold. On the first floor looking down on the main street, good for people watching. We had fish and chips, freshly cooked, katsu curry and the special of monkfish in a lobster sauce, all delicious. One bailies cheesecake. Recommend a visit. Patient service

Had dinner which was so good we went back for lunch with the family the next day. Over the 2 days in order of best dishes (and they were all good!): Mussels, scallops, fish and chips, gnocchi, prawn bruschetta, burger

We called today last minute and a table was arranged short notice. The reception on arrival was welcoming and lovely. The food was exceptional, and outstanding. We were shown the outside area which was modern and contemporary, cannot fault anything and we will definitely revisit. Great staff, and owner was a great guy and helpful with our food choices.

I had two of my bestest and long term friends come and stay who I dont get to see often, they wanted to go somewhere nice for a meal and I didnt hesitate to book The Loft Sidmouth never have I had a bad meal or poor service here. Last night we went and they certainly did not disappoint! The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday and although short staffed they communicated this to us with politeness and a happy disposition. The meal was absolutely outstanding 👏 my friends ordered confit of duck and teriyaki salmon and I had prawn pappadele, compliments to the chef are an absolute must. The front of house service was brilliant with happy vibes and someone who has a small chat and makes you feel welcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 👌 Thanks to all the hardworking team at the Loft. The food was so good I forgot to take a photo 📸!

Another tasty lunch with new owners. Menu to suit all tastes and appetites, we only had starters today but there’s a light appetite menu as well as a full menu with specials, and a kids menu. Already becoming popular in the evenings but it’s a great place for lunch too, sit by the window and “people watch” to the street below or sit on a secluded terrace enjoying the sunshine. Watch for their announcements as weekend breakfasts are starting soon too!

The Loft is in a gorgeous location, hidden in the streets of Sidmouth. The staff greeted you with open arms as you stepped into the restaurant. The food was out of this world (I had the gnocchi dish) you can tell they really put their everything into executing a wonderful dish. If you're in the area, then I would highly recommend visiting this restaurant.

Excellent local food cooked to order and presented well (with great care taken for allergies, which is very relaxing for those who suffer!). Great service. Thanks for a lovely evening

we had a prawn dumpling and also rootbeer as our dinner. We decided to try something different with our son and he liked it! Will come again.

We ordered a takeaway, the staff we spoke to were lovely and delivery was prompt which was great. Unfortunately the food that arrived was not to our taste. Everything was dark brown, even the sweet and sour sauce! I can only presume it had all been doused in copious amounts of soy sauce. Unfortunately I was unable to eat more than a few mouthfuls of each dish ordered. I’m not usually one to leave a bad review, however I feel our £30 was totally wasted and wouldn’t want others trying this Chinese for the first time to be left disappointed and hungry as we have been. Real shame, as the staff we spoke to seemed lovely, just unfortunate the food let them down!

The food here is amazing! Every dish was full of flavor, and you can really taste the freshness of the ingredients. Highly recommend the fried rice and sweet & sour chicken!

Will definitely come again! Chill atmosphere and perfect for dining in. Clean and tidy too!!

The food here was delicious. We came here after reading the many reviews left recently. We were unfortunately the only people to be eating in. There were however lots of people getting takeaways.

Cozy atmosphere and aesthetic. Loved the food n service too!

The place is tidy and well organised!! Super comfy place

This is a full afternoon tea review only. This is a great location and you overlook the seafront, the surroundings are comfortable and a bit old fashioned (I guess it suits the guests as 80 looked average…). The afternoon tea was unremarkable, lacking inspiration, not even competent really. The sandwiches were freshly made but lacked interest (just cucumber, plain smoked salmon, plain ham) only the egg was ‘tasty’. Scones with and without fruit - good. Cakes, only three types not dainty but like individual servings you would get it ordered with a hot drink (they were available to order like that). Carrot, crumbly, dry tasteless. Brownie, heavy and sticky. Raspberry tart, very nice but not at all subtle. We took the scones home we did not eat but left the cakes… The staff were excellent, toilets very good and clean, car parking very limited but level access for mobility.

From a well appointed, spacious room. Friendly, polite and attentive staff and good food. What can say other than when visiting Sidmouth or the surrounding area our choice of accommodation by far would be the Belmont Hotel. Thank you Belmont Hotel for making our autumn break most enjoyable.

Had a two night stay. Lovely breakfast but service was a little slow and my order was incorrect 3 times (it wasn't bad I just expected maybe a little more for 4*). I didn't feel as though we were important enough or that we had as much attention as others maybe because we chose not to have an evening meal. The afternoon tea was yummy. The waiters were perfectly lovely although at one point we had a rather unfortunate incident with a plate of toast being dropped on us totally by accident and sadly that meant crumbs everywhere including in our coffee. I visited the spa in the sister hotel next door which was fabulous and very quiet. We had amazing views and enjoyed watching various watersports in the sea. Interesting to note that everyone got extremely busy cleaning just before the big boss arrived and cauliflower soup was mentioned (iykyk)

Fabulous hotel, superbly positioned by the sea front and nice flat walk into Sidmouth town centre. Everything about this hotel is top notch. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here and would highly recommend it.

A wonderful, relaxed and inviting place to have an evening drink and take in the beautiful seafront views. All hotel staff were professional and friendly in their approach. Particular praise must be given to both Stewart and Larry who were notably personable, engaging and highly customer-focused, ensuring that our requests were met to a high and efficient standard. Thank you for making our visit to The Belmost so memorable and enjoyable. Hope to see you again.

The staff are excellent. Unfortunately the room was so small it was difficult to move around. The draws for clothes are so shallow they caused shirts and underwear to be crunched up. The soap dispensers in the shower have been installed for 6 feet plus people rendering them unusable. The hand shower control was so tight it was almost impossible to use. Overall a very disappointing experience

Had a business lunch there. Lovely place, staff all super helpful and happy. Good very good. A very relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

I’ve eaten at Neil’s Restaurant on a number of occasions, and it’s always been a fantastic experience. Neil, the chef, goes out of his way to please – my wife is dairy-free, and he created special dishes just for her. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, in a lovely location, and the staff are amazing: friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. All the fish and vegetables are locally sourced, and you can really taste the quality. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone

If you are looking for a seafood restaurant serving salmon, tuna, cod or prawn then this is not the place for you. The quality of the locally caught fish speaks for itself and it is truly cooked to perfection. While the fish is the star turn the quality of the desserts surprised me (in a good way). I only hope to find somewhere this good just a bit closer to home.

An eating experience is what we had. Friendly staff. Cleanliness that I couldn't fault. An amazing array of delicious seafood. For the quality of food served up, I'd say that Neil's pricing is spot on. Thank you to all at Neil's for making a good day GREAT.

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Neil's, lovely place with outstanding service, from walking in to leaving they do take care of you with smiles on their faces. The food is nothing short of amazing. I'm not mad on fish and had it twice and I'll definitely go back for more.!!! We have recently been back (2025) and as above everything is still magical and delicious!! What a special place to go for any occasion.

Outstanding fish restaurant. Excellent food and service and very good value for money. Lovely homegrown vegetables and perfectly cooked fish dishes with some meat/veggie options too.

Fabulous meal this evening..we are on holiday and picked it because it served fish..it was sensational. We did 3 courses and a bottle of wine .well worth it..if we lived in the area we would be here every week. Thank you all so much for your care and attention to detail with my husbands allergy

The fish was perfect, the service was great, the wine was lovely. Well done to the team at Neil’s you couldn’t have done it better 👍 From the three old guys doing the SW Coast Path hope to visit you again.

This is one of Devon's best-kept secrets. It is not a National Trust property, so it doesn't benefit from their exposure and marketing. It is truly a spectacular experience. If you want to appreciate all its wonderful trees, plants, different garden styles, and plant 🪴 houses, you could easily spend a few days here. This is a botanist's paradise with some of the rarest trees and plants from all across the globe. This garden is in the top 60 for species diversity and density worldwide. There are over 1500 different tree species alone, with many among the largest in the country. Among the many attractions are a miniature railway that will take you around the estate, a museum of horticultural artefacts, and a picturesque lake. If you are visiting the West Country, this is the one attraction you must visit. There's a cafe for refreshments but only a limited selection. If you are coming for a whole day ( recommended ), I would advise having a hearty breakfast beforehand.

This is a beautiful garden set in a landscaped area and dates back over 200 years. There is a charge to enter but you can easily spend a full day here exploring the different gardens and features. There is a narrow gauge train that takes you through the park and gardens with an additional charge but worth the cost. For younger members of the family, there is a soft play area which if you come with young children they provide a free pass and here you will also find refreshments. In the park you will find a Country museum which has some very interesting exhibits and audio visual displays. There is a good value cafe area with a wide selection of hot food and the obligatory Devon cream tea should you wish.

A beautifully maintained garden and grounds. So much interest especially the museum. Cafe serves a wide range of food and beverages at reasonable prices. Lots of activity areas for children. The miniature railway is well worth a ride for adults and children alike. Some lovely walks which are well signposted. Overall a really great place to visit.

Wow, what a beautiful place 😍 loved our visit. Stunning grounds. Loads for kids to do, including a miniature train. Really friendly staff. Dog friendly. My only one negative is the cafe, it was expensive for what you got, my JP had minimal filling.

We used to visit here when my children were young and it was great for them to return as adults. Expensive entry fee, but worth it if you can spend most of the day here. Beautiful gardens, arboretum and glasshouses. Shame the trees around the car park have been filled. Good food in the cafe but limited choice. Friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely wonderful collection of trees from around the world including some many national champions, veteran oaks, beeches, chestnut and others.

9 Oct - brilliant sunshine- fantastic staff - pleased to greet "recycled Teenagers" Why would'nt you buy an annual entrance ticket. The Italian gardens in splendid colours and manicured lawns, dahlia beds a picture. Yes, the Autumn sunshine enhanced the colours of trees, most notably, encouraged all visitors to be cheerful and friendly. Look forward to next visit.

Large beautiful garden's and woodlands,grow rare and endangered tree's and plants various hot houses ,kids play area's disabled friendly and parking,good cafe plenty of choices eat in or out, good paths,well worth the money.

Lovely quirky little golf club with plenty of hills and par threes. Though only 5000 yards, the course is no push over. Spectacular views. Nice friendly clubhouse and great staff

First time we played here and won't be the last. Probably In the top 3 clubs I've played. We had a corporate deal with bacon roll and coffee, 18 holes, and a 2 course meal after. The food and the excellent service were great. The course was in great condition and very challenging. We will definitely be back soon. Another great game today and great food before and after at a good price. Always very welcoming.

Challenging undulating course with sloping fairways and tight greens that are tricky to land on in dry conditions. Some landscaping and drainage improvements since we last played… friendly staff.

The friendliest welcome in Devon and unique and quirky golf course. The course plays along the side of a hill so there's lots of side slopes and accuracy is at a premium. The greens were great, and a real challenge. And the views over Sidmouth and the Devon coast are magnificent.

Lovely well kept golf course. Tricky but plenty of fun course to play. Plenty of views of surrounding countryside. Members & staff very welcoming & friendly.

Had a friendly match here. I like the course even though it is very slopey! It's challenging. Great club and course. And the food was nice too.

Great course! Full credit to Collin in the pro shop who really looked after us and also a great man who is really down to earth! Really looking forward to returning to Sidmouth GC some point this year!

Really beautiful place , glad we went there. I didn’t like the beach area near by but up above in Jacob’s ladder area it was so different and beautiful. Caunnaught gardens ( near by) was like a beautiful Spanish garden. So nice

Nice beach and great scenery from all around. Can get rather busy at peak times but overall great. It's even nice to take a detour through between the main carpark and Sidmouth town centre.

A beautiful place regardless of the weather, so relaxing once walking down the steps onto Jacobs Ladder beach or nearby Chit Rocks, if you prefer, you could walk further upwards to see the most amazing views or even walk around the Connaught Gardens, so peaceful whatever you decide to do, plenty of chargeable parking close by too & a great place to spend the day exploring.

We had a wonderful day in Sidmouth starting with coffee at the Clock Tower Cafe, no cake, too early. A walk along the front and lunch at Selleys Cafe which was very good. Will return, Ian, Pat & Margaret. 01/06/2019.

I love walking up Jacob's Ladder with my Partner in the evenings when we stay in Sidmouth. We walk around there every day after dinner. There are lovely gardens and pretty lit up areas to explore.

Beautiful part of sidmouth, a great little snack shop at top of first stairwell then walk up Jacob's ladder to find a wonderful restaurant...the clocktower cafe serving all sorts of wondrous food ! The view from the top is gorgeous at all times of the year come rain or shine. Finish off with a stroll through connaught gardens and the view across sidmouth beach and town.

Really nice beach, great for kids, flat sand after tide went in, good rock pools and parking wasn't far either. Spent the whole day pretty much here.

First visit to this café and can’t believe we’ve never been before, truly a hidden gem. Beautiful views from the seating area inside of the sea and red cliffs (not included to protect fellow customer privacy) and a lovely little garden with seating outside. It was quite busy, we were lucky to be able to snag a table inside on lower floor but there is more seating upstairs. As it was busy we could tell the staff were in a hurry taking orders etc but everyone we interacted with were perfectly pleasant and friendly despite the rush. I can understand some might not like feeling rushed but it was so busy and is quite a small space by the tills I don’t know what else you expect. We really liked our food, cakes and bakes all looked so good and the ones we got tasted amazing. Not the cheapest but generous portions and clearly fresh and perfectly made. We’ll definitely be back 😊

Nice cafe with stunning views. Cakes are delicious and the service is very good. It is dog friendly place. When we were there at least two clients came with their dogs. The cafe offers nice seating options outside, in the garden itself

This cafe and location are breathtaking and the outside and indoor seating let you enjoy both. We ordered an English breakfast tea, Cappuccino, flat white and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate can with a choice of dark, white or milk and all the drinks were perfect! There were plenty of cakes but we opted for the scone, Victoria sponge and raspberry and white chocolate blondie. The portions were satisfying and the raspberries in the blondie were full or flavour. Staff were friendly and attentive and the seating inside and outside was comfortable. Will definitely be returning when in the area.

Neat little cafe. Nicely presented seating in conservatory with coastal view and sunny outdoor walled gardens. Glad they served matcha. Generous sized pieces of cake, but the pistachio cake had too much almond essence for my liking. Coffee and walnut cake definitely recommended!

There can be no denying that the Clock Tower serves up some fantastic food in a fantastic setting - with incredible views. But it was the service today that left a bit of sour taste for us. Walking into the empty cafe, there were no less than five staff behind the counter, and not a single customer in sight. Whether the café had just opened or not, I’ve no idea, but we stood there waiting like lemons to be served or for any sort of acknowledgement. We even contemplated walking away. Even if not ready for us, a quick “bear with us” would have made the world of difference - and would have been preferred to being ignored entirely. Understandably, food and drinks are paid for in advance, and staff asked us to choose a tip amount. The quality of service wasn’t deserving of a tip, however. The food was very good and the prices acceptable. But based on the less than brilliant service, we would be unlikely to return.

As usual as per our at least annual visits to Sidmouth, a visit to the Clock Tower (CT)represents a highlight and must do each trip. Situated within the beautiful Connaught gardens with their abundance and wide range of flowers, The CT provides the perfect place to relax with good coffee, tea( wide range of choice) and delicious cakes, before or after ( or both) a walk around the fauna or for the more adventurous, a walk down Jacob's ladder to the sandy beach with waves lapping onto the red sands. Equally welcoming if the tides out are the numerous rock pools to explore and very large expanse of sand to enjoy, children especially love the experience. The CT is perfectly placed to offer respite at any point during your day at the seaside, offering a wide array of home baked cakes, scones and savouryfoodstuffs that will delight any connoisseur of tasty fare. I love good coffee and that's guaranteed here.

A stunning venue with a wonderful view of the coast. Lovely staff who were very helpful. A great menu with plenty of veggie and vegan options. I was slightly disappointed to find the "vegan breakfast " had drastically changed from years previous which I had held as the best breakfast I'd had (especially missing the homemade beans), with a better description now being scrambled tofu and mushrooms on toast. Having said food was still nice, and would fully recommend to anyone in the local area and can't wait to visit again.

Lovely gardens even in the winter months. The views are beautiful from the top and it is a lovely spot to sit and relax in the sun. Lots of benches and clean toilets. Really enjoyed our visit.

Always loved visiting these gardens since I was very small with my grandparents and they are still as good as ever. Absolutely beautiful

Very nice area Lots and lots of benches to sit.Great views and plenty of history of the area.The walk under the cliffs from Jacobs ladder is good looking up at the sandstone cliffs are huge and you can see fossilised plant remains.

Lovely location above the coastline of west Sidmouth. Nice views of the beach. Café with outdoor seating. Beautiful flower beds and a statue of the fiddle player with an information plaque behind him. Accessed from steps down from Manor Rd Car Park. Public convenience in a great location!

Lovely gardens on the coast. Large car/coach parking nearby.

Stopped to see Jacobs Ladder and found this gem adjacent. Beautiful, peaceful gardens. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

A haven of peace and gardens. Great cafe. Busy but large range of goods

Nice beach. Sand gives a lot of fun for children. The cliffs on the background offer picturesque views. Wonderful place for having fun and making great photos as well. But be careful with the tides

Excellent Sandy and Rocky beach for families. Lovely views, good access. Tide changes beach access considerably over the day so plan accordingly. Can be quite busy, but lots of spots to set up.

Lovely and clean pebble beach. Pet friendly. Very short walk from the car park. Plenty of photo opportunities and Nice places to sit at Jacobs ladder beach view point and Connaught Gardens to enjoy the scenery of cliffs and the sea.

The scenery is breathtaking. The streets are clean and tidy, with ample parking. The award winning Ice Cream shop lived up to it's reputation and everyone I met seemed friendly and helpful.

Lovely quiet beach. Not much to do on the actual sea front. There was a small section of beach that was dog friendly which was nice. Car park a short walk away up a hill and clean toilets on the beach and just as you go in to town too

Stunning Scenery 💙 Beautiful Beach ⛱️ Highlights are Cliffs either End & Jacob's Ladder 🪜 + Connaught Gardens 🌳💐

Sidmouth beach is a brilliant place at anytime of the day. It varies between pebbles and sand as the tide rises and falls and the views, especially at sunset and sunrise are spectacular. I also sighted two dolphins swimming about 200 yards off the beach but they swam back and forth for a full twenty minutes. Dolphins in the wild. Incredible. The sea is still fairly warm in October and a swim will help your body and brain regenerate it's power and throw off the fug of normal life.

Sidmouth is a lovely town by the sea. When I visited there were lots of cultural things happening, so it was even more fun. It was the first Sunday of August. Apparently the celebration is happening every year. The beach is pebble. Definitely worth a visit.

We are visiting the area and enjoyed the Sidmouth Folk Festival 2022. Great atmosphere in the whole town, with street entertainment and street food everywhere. The people attending the festival are all enjoying themselves and having a great time.

Great beach as long as the tide is out far enough to see sand. Lifeguards are on duty during busy months, so a safe place for everyone to enjoy the water.

This is a nice wide beach with nice laid back atmosphere with some decent shops. Plenty for all the family to do including body boarding and surfing in high season. There is also the Jacob’s laser and also some nice gardens to stroll around or have a picnic added to this parking is not too expensive and can also get some free street parking if out of season or early.

Really lovely day here. From Kent , so was only a visitor passing through. But along promenade bit there are buskers dotted about singing every genre it felt like. Market was lovely. Couple of stalls I really wish I’d come back to. Seemed to be a few more locals about here. You know who’s local with how friendly they are and willing to give information and local advice. We’d wanted to walk along the bit that’s closed off at mo. Obviously we wouldn’t have gone in there as was closed off but a local man did just explain it was closed due to cliff falls in recent weather and that we’d be better off the opposite end of the town. We did walk up to the other end (not far) and had a lovely time (even saw some Morris dancers)

This is a great seaside town with a lovely beach it is mainly large pebbles but there is some sand when the tide goes out towards the Jacobs ladder end...The beach always looks clean,we actually see some locals litter picking...Well done you,it a shame that there is litter to pick up in the first place there are a lot of people in this country that do not respect our beautiful island and leave rubbish everywhere they go..I would love to dump it back in there gardens...Now back to the beach the sea is lovely and clear also...Overall a great place to visit......Another visit on a very stormy day,as you will see by my photos the sea was quite rough throwing sand and pebbles across the promenade....With people and children standing there and getting soaking wet.....A bit silly if you ask me as they could have been hit on the head with some of th pebbles being thrown into the air....

Stunning every time such an amazing colour and views. Large pebbles and sand at one end when the tide is out. Toilets nearby. Lots of cafes and places to eat. Local shops and parking all within easy walking distance. Suitable for wheelchairs as it has a long wide promenade with seating.

wonderful regency hotel on the esplanade. immaculately clean and excellent quality table cloths and silverware. efficient and helpful staff. wonderful room with a sea view. dinner and breakfast were both excellent. wine list has styles, regions and prices to suit all tastes. a faultless experience. i cannot recommend too highly

What a great hotel! The room was spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Delicious 5 course dinner with excellent friendly service . Incredible location right on the esplanade with some parking at the rear. Can't wait to return !

Had a lovely couple of nights at the Riviera Beautiful room with sea view,staff really friendly and helpful.Delicious food and great location on the seafront. Highly recommend having a massage with Rachel.She was very sensitive and intuitive Great massage-such a treat that really helped make my stay even more relaxing.

I haven't actually stayed in the hotel but I enjoyed tea and lunch on the terrace with a friend who did stay there. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful, and it was a lovely place to sit, relax and watch the Sidmouth life go by.

Just had 2 lovely days at the Riviera Hotel… Very welcoming, staff extremely helpful, rooms spotless!! I would definitely recommend this hotel 👍

This hotel has declined as they cut corners. Something never done by the previous owners. The owners need to read their audience more accurately. It is quite marked that numbers of visitors have declined. They need to look to previous successful practice. It would be such a pity if the business failed.

Went in for a quick drink , service v slow , tariff states prices , so ordered 2 drinks Came to £21 , when queried price it was pointed out they were happy hour prices !! There was a slogan on the drinks menu saying happy hour but not at this time , when I said it’s very misleading I was met with I no understand !!!! Beware false pricing