Welcome To Hansard House Hotel

Above: The River Otter Saltmarshes

Above: Budleigh is surrounded by beautiful coastal paths

Above: A Lapwing at the Devon Bird Sanctuary

Walking holidays & trips near Hansard House Hotel

When staying with Hansard House Hotel you are literally yards from the coastal path - just one way to access the beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline of Devon. Based in the small and friendly town of Budleigh Salterton, with fishing boats resting on the pebbled beach and cliffs facing inwards towards the bay, you are already in the depths of Devonshire country.

The South West Coast Path is Britain's longest National Trail, running from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole Dorset. The path includes all 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Site. You can find more information at the South West Coast Path Association, or at the Explore Coast Path website.

With a coastal path that stretches along miles of cliff paths, the walking can be as complicated, adventurous or relaxing as you wish. The Jurrasic Coastline is a recognised area of natural beauty, and provides a spectacle all year round.

Trekking amidst Devon's outstanding natural beauty

Dartmoor, with it's many beauty spots, is a vast moorland which can be explored on foot or horseback. Information centres can provide maps and guides to the many walks available, there are guided walks and expeditions for those who wish, and the chance to spend all day rambling in the quiet and stunning Dartmoor landscape for those who prefer to navigate their own way. Detailed information on Dartmoor, the wildlife to be seen there and the conservation in action can be found on this site.

As well as numerous walking routes, the Devon countryside also provides many cycle paths for those who prefer to see the coastline and Dartmoor landscape by bicycle.
Hansard House Hotel provides storage and drying facilities, meaning walkers and cyclists alike can deal with wet, muddy or just ocean-sprayed clothes easily.

The Otter Estuary Bird Sanctuary

For the bird enthusiasts among us, there is no better place to stay than right next to the Otter Estuary, which has been turned into one of Britain's most populated bird sanctuaries. Frequently a feeding and resting site for over-wintering birds, as well as a home to numerous species in the summer, it offers a valuable chance to to see beautiful birds in equally stunning surroundings.

With a viewing platform on the West side and a hide on the East, the estuary reserve spans 57 acres of tidal mudflats and saltmarsh.
Within easy walking distance of the sanctuary, Hansard House Hotel is the perfect location for those wishing to take advantage of the bird watching in Devon. For more information on the sanctuary and access available, please see details here.