Dawlish
Things to do in Dawlish, Devon
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Dawlish is a seaside town in Devon, situated on the South Devon coast between Exeter and Torquay. The town centre sits on a clifftop above a sandy beach, with the Dawlish Water, a small stream, flowing through the town and down to the seafront where it meets the sea. The town developed as a holiday resort in the 19th century and retains much of that character.
Where to stay in Dawlish(6)
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Accommodation in Dawlish ranges from hotels to guest houses and self-catering cottages. The Blenheim and Lammas Park House are both B&Bs with strong guest reviews. The Langstone Cliff Hotel overlooks the seafront, while The Railway Inn offers pub accommodation in the town centre.
Things to Do in Dawlish(1)
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The Dawlish Spy Mission Treasure Trail offers a self-guided activity around the town, combining exploration with a puzzle-solving element.
Where to Eat in Dawlish
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Attractions Near Dawlish
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1 mi
The Paint Hub
Dawlish Warren · ⭐ 4.6
Dawlish Warren Beach
Dawlish Warren · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Arty Boat
Exmouth · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Teignmouth Lido
Teignmouth · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Pavilions Teignmouth
Teignmouth · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Devon Leisure Off Road Activities
Dawlish Warren · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Powderham Castle
Exeter · ⭐ 4.5
Topsham Swimming Pool
Exeter
Camping in Dawlish
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Lady's Mile Holiday Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £37/night
Leadstone Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £25/night
Five Trees Camping
⭐ 4.7 · from £33/night
Golden Sands Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £64/night
Oakcliff Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5
Hazelwood Park
⭐ 4.4
Welcome Family Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5
Dawlish Sands Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Dawlish
All cottages in Dawlish →Crows Nest
4 bed · sleeps 8
Coastguard Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
Seaspray
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £927
Hillside Caravan
3 bed · sleeps 6
13 Great Cliff
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £387
1 Red Rock
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £303
10 Red Rock
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £303
11 Red Rock
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £423
Common questions about Dawlish
Where can I stay in Dawlish?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dawlish.
What is there to do in Dawlish?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Dawlish.
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