Getting Here
By Road
East Devon can be easily be reached from the M5, the nearest motorway junction to Seaton is Junction 29 which is 17 miles away. After exiting junction 29 take the A30 to Honiton, at Honiton turn off onto the A38 to Axminster and then onto the A358 to Seaton.
Alternatively come off the M5 at junction 30 and take the A3052, the East Devon Heritage Coast Way which passes through some beautiful scenery via Sidmouth and onto Seaton.
Motorists from London and the South East can travel via the M4 to join the M5 at Bristol or as an alternative use the A303 and A30 which is mainly dual carriageway.
By Coach and Bus
There are National Express Services from all parts of the country to Exeter.
From Exeter Bus Station it is possible to take the Jurassic CoastLinx X53 Service, a fleet of modern double decker buses which run every 2 hours from Exeter to Weymouth. The Route takes these buses through Sidford, Beer, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Bridport and onto Weymouth.
A further X53 Service then carries on along the coast as far as Bournemouth.
Allow an hour for the bus journey from Exeter to Seaton. For further details of this service call Traveline on: 0870 608 2 608.
For on-line details of bus timetables in Devon including East Devon, go to www.devon.gov/devonbus
By Rail
There are fast trains from the Midlands and the North to Exeter St David's and from Paddington Station in London to Exeter.
There is also a slower train service from London Waterloo to Exeter Central stopping at Axminster, Honiton, Feniton and Whimple. The train station at Axminster is 6 miles from Seaton and there is a local bus and taxi service between the two towns.
The telephone number of the National Rail Enquiry Service is: 0845 748 4950.
The national train operators have a web site giving details of train services and timetables at www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Air
Exeter Airport is in East Devon off the A30, 5 miles east of Exeter and 16 miles west of Seaton. From Exeter Airport it is possible to fly to major UK, European and Worldwide destinations. Telephone: 01392 367433.
For online details of the services from Exeter Airport go to: www.exeter-airport.co.uk
Hotels in
Guest Houses in
Beachcroft. Seaton
Beachcroft is situated in a quiet, private road 60 yards from the Esplanade and beach.
Colebrooke House Beer
Colebrooke House is located right on the main street, about 500 yards from the beach.
The Dolphin Hotel
We are a privately owned, family run hotel and bed and breakfast situated in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Beer.
Harbour Retreat
A one bedroom self-catering apartment for two, Harbour Retreat is on the second floor of a landmark Edwardian house, overlooking the historic Axe harbour entrance.
Pebbles Seaton
Pebbles is an elegant, 3 storey Victorian house in Seaton. Recently awarded 4 stars and a Silver Award by 'Visit Britain' and 'Enjoy England'. An exceptional B & B with views of sea & cliff yet within the town centre
Milkbere Cottage Holidays
Milkbere Cottage Holidays offer an excellent selection of self catering accommodation – Cottages, Houses, Bungalows, Apartments and Caravans by the sea at Seaton, Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and surrounding countryside. All of our properties are very well situated to explore the Jurassic Coast.
BEAUMONT Seaton
"Bed and Breakfast by the Sea" An elegant Victorian guesthouse in an unrivalled location
Wellfield House. Seaton
Wellfield House is a lovely detached property standing in its own grounds in a quiet residential area of Seaton.
The Yeomans Acre Hotel. Colyford
The Yeoman's Acre Hotel is an attractive private licensed hotel, situated in the delightful village of Colyford.
The Baytree Seaton
A very warm welcome awaits you here at The Baytree in Seaton. Our Victorian Home has six spacious rooms, most en-suite, some with seaviews.
Badgers Holt. Seaton
Badgers Holt is a detached Canadian cedar wood chalet situated on a small select level and traffic free private country park.
Sandpiper Seaton
Sandpiper provides quality self catering accommodation in Seaton. It is a one bedroom bungalow with a double bed that sleeps two