Discover the picturesque village of Beer in Devon

Beer is a delightfully quaint place. And while there is plenty to see , you should probably start with Beer Beach. While it is far from being the most populated with tourists, it is part of East Devon's "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". For the best views of the beach, you should head to the Jubilee Memorial Gardens, where you will also find some information about the history of the village, and great dining spots with amazing views over the bay. On top of all this epic natural beauty, you can also go underground and visit Beer Quarry Caves, which are surprising man-made caves with vaulted roofs and pillars, making the village the perfect place for smugglers in the past. The many gardens sprinkled around the town also make for fantastic picnicking spots.

Beer is obviously a great place to try some delicious seafood given its proximity to the coast. Pay a visit Beer Fisheries which offer freshly caught fish, but there are also some snack shacks on the beach if you want to keep things more casual with some schips to be enjoyed on the stony beach. You could also go on one of the many mackerel fishing boat trips for that authentic fisherman experience. So if you love fish or seafood, you are bound to find something amazing, from sole, turbot, red mullet or plaice, as well as prawns, mussels, scallops, crabs, and even lobster. But it is not just about food - the county of Devon is great for beer and wine lovers as well, offering plenty of breweries such as Riviera Brewing Co, Red Rock Brewery, as well as New Lion Brewery, which won many awards for its craft beers.

While Beer offers a welcome break from big cities such as London, it is still a thiving place for cultural activities. Check out the Beer Regatta, which takes place every summer, as well as the Beer Rhythm and Blues festival. On the hillside over the village, you will also find Pecorama, which features railway exhibitions, allowing you to operate the train and to board on a miniature steam locomotive, offering wonderful views over the gardens and Lyme Bay. Besides, there are plenty of other interesting events to attend in Devon not far from Beer. For instance, you might enjoy the Story Tram at Seaton Tramway in February, in particular if you are going on a family holiday and looking for some magical stories featuring puppets and props. You might also love the Brixham Pirate Festival at the end of April, as well as the Food and Music Festival in Kingsbridge, and the Kingsbridge Agricultural Show in September.

Given its position, Beer is the perfect place to make a replenishing pit stop while exploring the South West Coast Path. The path spans a whopping 630 miles in total, going from Minehead to Poole. The impressive distance explains that it is estimated you can walk the whole path in 30 days if you go quickly, while you will need approximately 55 days taking the time to make all the stops and to admire the most gorgeous sites. Since it demands such a long time though, you might need to separate the adventure into several routes, splitting it over different holidays. We recommend the walking trails which run between the villages of Seaton and Branscome for a shorter trip without compromising those stunning views. Be aware that the route includes plenty of ups and downs across moors and woods, so you will need to prepare for it carefully and make sure you practise safe hiking measures.

Given its small size, there won’t be that many options of places where to stay in you want to be in the exact village location, but we would wholeheartedly recommend Bay View Guest House, which is ideally located on the seafront, but also just a kilometer away from Seaton Beach, and walking distance from Hooken Beach. Besides, it is only 30 kilometres away from Golden Cap, and about 50 kilometres away from Woodlands Castle.