{"id":11646,"date":"2025-05-07T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=11646"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:50:02","slug":"bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","title":{"rendered":"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>The village of <a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/bigbury-on-sea-holiday-cottages.html\">Bigbury-on-Sea<\/a> is situated on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay, South Devon\u2019s largest sandy beach, and the iconic Burgh Island. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What was once a sleepy fishing village consisting of just a few fisherman\u2019s cottages is now a much-loved retreat for families, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and foodies alike. Here\u2019s our guide to Bigbury-on-Sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bigbury-on-Sea Guide<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for specific information about Bigbury-on-Sea? Use our quick links below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Bigbury Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Where is Bigbury-on-Sea?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Postcode<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Parking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Is it dog-friendly?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Things to do in Bigbury-on-Sea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Places to eat and drink at Bigbury-on-Sea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Beaches near Bigbury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Bigbury-on-Sea holiday cottages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Bigbury Beach<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-and-The-Pilchard-Inn-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bigbury beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bigbury-on-Sea is located in the heart of South Devon\u2019s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/bantham-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bantham<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/challaborough-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Challaborough<\/a>. Bigbury Beach is a large sandy expanse, joined by a causeway to the iconic Burgh Island. This beach is one of the region\u2019s most loved coastal boltholes.<\/p>\n<p>Reputed as being extremely family-friendly, the facilities are second to none. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sea tractor passenger ferry to Burgh Island<\/li>\n<li>Disabled access to the beach<\/li>\n<li>Well-managed toilets and showers<\/li>\n<li>A first aid room<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal lifeguards<\/li>\n<li>A thriving beach caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>A year-round surf school<\/li>\n<li>Well-stocked beach shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Its spacious sandy shores and shallow waters provide the perfect playground for eager explorers. And what\u2019s more, the beach is peppered with rock pools at low tide, that are teeming with wildlife which budding marine biologists of every age love to investigate!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Where is Bigbury-on-Sea?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Bigbury-on-Sea-feature-image-for-area-guides.jpg\" alt=\"bigbury-on-sea things to do\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3\">Bigbury-on-Sea postcode<\/h3>\n<p>For sat nav users, use the postcode TQ7 4AZ. Alternatively, should you wish to travel by bus, there is a service that runs between Plymouth and Bigbury-on-Sea. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelinesw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the Traveline South West bus times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4\">Bigbury-on-Sea parking<\/h3>\n<p>There is ample parking at Bigbury-on-Sea. The long-stay car park is situated at the edge of Bigbury Beach, with 315 parking spaces. Parking here costs \u00a34.50 for 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, check out the Bigbury Beach car park details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcpparking.com\/node\/2194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCP Parking website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, throughout the peak season, there is also an economy car park a short walk away.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5\">Is Bigbury-on-Sea dog-friendly?<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Bigbury.jpg\" alt=\"Bigbury beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bigbury-on-Sea operates a seasonal dog ban, and as such, dogs are permitted on the main beach from October to the end of May. However, dogs are allowed on the smaller beach to the west of the causeway all year round.<\/p>\n<p>For the full lowdown on exploring South Devon\u2019s dog-friendly beaches with your canine companion, read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches-in-south-devon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly beaches in South Devon.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/dog-friendly-holidays-in-devon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px;border-radius: 4px;background-color: hex code;color: hex code\">Click here for our dog-friendly holiday cottages<\/button><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"6\">Things to do in Bigbury-on-Sea<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/01\/Untitled-design-15.jpg\" alt=\"Surfers at Bigbury\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bigbury Beach is the ultimate natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Not only is it a mecca for watersports, such as surfing, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding, but the area is also a paradise for walkers, history buffs, artists, and Agatha Christie fans.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some top things to do in Bigbury-on-Sea:<\/p>\n<h3>Watersports at Bigbury Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Popular in both summer and winter, Bigbury Beach is a haven for those after an injection of adrenaline. The wide range of watersports available makes this beach a great spot for an adventure, regardless of age or ability.<\/p>\n<p>For surfers, the unique geography of the bay provides ideal wave conditions for beginners, and the neighbouring bays, angled slightly differently, present perfect backup waves for when the swell is a bit bigger. Surfing aside, windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular pastimes, particularly when the onshore wind is prevailing.<\/p>\n<p>On calmer days, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking are both popular activities. And if you\u2019re up for the challenge, why not circumnavigate Burgh Island? Regardless of what you choose to do, you can launch your vessel straight from the beach into crystal-clear waters. Don\u2019t forget to bring your snorkel and mask!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Discovery Surf School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Discovery-surf.jpg\" alt=\"Discover surf school at bigbury\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Discovery Surf School is a popular, well established family-run operation offering a variety of water-based lessons in surfing, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking. Don\u2019t want lessons? No problem, you can also hire equipment such as surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, kayaks, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/discoverysurf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discovery Surf School website<\/a>\u00a0to find out more, and book your lesson.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Burgh Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Bigbury-on-Sea-view-of-Burgh-Island-2.jpg\" alt=\"Burgh Island - view from Bigbury-on-sea\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An iconic tidal island,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/burgh-island-south-devon-beach-bible\">Burgh Island<\/a>\u00a0sits around 250 metres from the sandy shores of Bigbury Beach.<\/p>\n<p>The island has an abundance of interesting flora and fauna and is home to thousands of seabirds. Be sure to tread the myriad of footpaths that lead around the island. Keep your eyes peeled for butterflies, foxes, rabbits, badgers, and hedgehogs.<\/p>\n<p>It also hosts the famous art deco <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burghisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burgh Island Hotel<\/a>, the popular public house of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.burghisland.com\/dine-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pilchard Inn<\/a>, and three private houses.<\/p>\n<h3>Burgh Island sea tractor<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Burgh-Island-Bigbury-on-Sea-sea-tractor-1.jpg\" alt=\"Burgh Island to Bigbury-on-Sea sea tractor\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can walk to Burgh Island by foot at low tide. However, when the tide is in the sandy causeway disappears and the only way to access the island is via the ever-popular sea tractor. An adventure that everyone enjoys, regardless of age! Be sure to bring cash as it costs \u00a32 per person and they don\u2019t accept cards.<\/p>\n<p>Read our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/burgh-island-south-devon-beach-bible\">Burgh Island guide<\/a> for even more information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bigbury-on-Sea walking routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bigbury-on-Sea is well regarded amongst keen ramblers for its abundant walking opportunities. Situated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South West Coast Path<\/a>, the village enjoys walking routes in both directions, navigating coast paths, countryside, estuaries and more.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favourite routes heads west and passes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/challaborough-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Challaborough Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/ayrmer-cove-south-devon-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayrmer Cove <\/a>and also the remote and ruggedly beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/westcombe-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westcombe Beach.<\/a> We also love walking in the opposite direction, across the Avon Estuary towards the beaches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bantham-beach-south-devon-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bantham<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/south-milton-sands-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Milton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For something a little less strenuous, but equally as rewarding, why not loop around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burghisland.com\/about-us\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burgh Island<\/a>?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"7\">Places to eat and drink at Bigbury-on-Sea<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Pilchard Inn, Bigbury<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/The-Pilchard-Inn-near-Bigbury-on-Sea-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Pilcahrd Inn\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.burghisland.com\/dine-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pilchard Inn<\/a> resides on Burgh Island, and is one of the oldest pubs in England with a history dating back to 1336!<\/p>\n<p>The inn\u2019s patrons were once fishermen who lived on the island, as well as smugglers and wreckers who would lure ships onto the Western rocks. Nowadays, you\u2019ll see hotel guests and the public enjoying the Pilchard Inn!<\/p>\n<p>As you can imagine, the inn is steeped in tales. There is nowhere better to sit in front of a roaring fire and watch the tides \u2018meet\u2019 and \u2018part\u2019, while nursing a beverage and tucking into a sumptuous fresh crab baguette.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Venus Cafe, Bigbury<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Situated directly on the beachside and taking in panoramic ocean views, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovingthebeach.co.uk\/bigbury-on-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venus Caf\u00e9 Bigbury<\/a> offers a variety of food and drink options. Look no further for sumptuous ice creams on hot summer days!<\/p>\n<p>If you are desperate to get in on the action ahead of your visit, then take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovingthebeach.co.uk\/login.php?sender=L3ZpZXdjYW1lcmEucGhwP2xvY2F0aW9uPWJsYWNrcG9vbHNhbmRz&amp;message=In+order+to+view+our+webcams+you+need+to+register+to+become+a+%3Ca+href%3D%2Fusersignup.php%3E%26quot%3BFriend+of+Venus%26quot%3B%3C%2Fa%3E+or+login+below+if+you+have+already+done+so.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venus Cafe Bigbury-on-Sea webcam<\/a> to view the beach. This is particularly useful for surfers wanting an insight on swell conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"8\">Beaches near Bigbury<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Bantham-Beach-sand-dune.jpg\" alt=\"Bantham beach sand dunes near Bigbury\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>South Devon\u2019s coastline is peppered with beautiful beaches, from long sandy stretches to small, secluded coves and shingle bays.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of beaches close to Bigbury-on-Sea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bantham-beach-south-devon-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bantham<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/challaborough-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Challaborough<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/south-milton-sands-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Milton Sands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/thurlestone-beach-south-devon-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thurlestone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/ayrmer-cove-south-devon-beach-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayrmer Cove<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/westcombe-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westcombe Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All these beaches are a short drive from Bigbury and in some cases, like Challaborough, Ayrmer Cove and Westcombe, they can be accessed by walking the Coast Path.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/category\/beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"9\">Bigbury-on-Sea holiday cottages<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36462\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36462\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/01\/Untitled-design-14.jpg\" alt=\"Tinkers Cottage, Bigbury\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/cottage\/Devon-Bigbury\/Tinkers-Cottage-1173082.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinkers Cottage, Bigbury<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Coast &amp; Country Cottages have a fantastic selection of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/bigbury-on-sea-holiday-cottages.html\">Bigbury-on-Sea holiday cottages<\/a>. Ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/coastal-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coastal cottages<\/a>\u00a0to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/country-escapes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">country escapes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/sea-river-view-properties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">properties with sea views<\/a> &#8211; and, not forgetting the dog-friendly holiday homes too, there really is something for all requirements!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"in-copy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/bigbury-on-sea-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book your Bigbury-on-Sea holiday cottage today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is situated on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay, South Devon\u2019s largest sandy beach, and the iconic Burgh Island. What was once a sleepy fishing village consisting of just a few fisherman\u2019s cottages is now a much-loved retreat for families, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and foodies alike. Here\u2019s our guide [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":27923,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1732],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-area-guides","location-south-devon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay &amp; Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay &amp; Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Coast &amp; Country Cottages\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-07T12:00:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-07T12:50:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"950\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Maria Makepeace\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Maria Makepeace\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible\",\"name\":\"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-07T12:00:17+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-05-07T12:50:02+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/feb9f8c7db83b28fd94b3488b6643486\"},\"description\":\"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay & Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":950,\"caption\":\"Bigbury-on-Sea beach\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Coast &amp; Country Cottages\",\"description\":\"Coast And Country\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/feb9f8c7db83b28fd94b3488b6643486\",\"name\":\"Maria Makepeace\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fa52d2f28a5bbf0a732ade32ae0c89e51798f614dad14a6eb51489142fc8dc33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fa52d2f28a5bbf0a732ade32ae0c89e51798f614dad14a6eb51489142fc8dc33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Maria Makepeace\"},\"description\":\"I love the South West and ensuring visitors to the region have the best experience possible. That's why I love sharing local tips and recommendations, as well as promoting local businesses. I am equally passionate about offering valuable holiday letting advice to second home owners, helping them create exceptional guest experiences and maximise their property's potential.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/author\/maria\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages","description":"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay & Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages","og_description":"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay & Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","og_site_name":"Coast &amp; Country Cottages","article_published_time":"2025-05-07T12:00:17+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-05-07T12:50:02+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1400,"height":950,"url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Maria Makepeace","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Maria Makepeace","Estimated reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible","name":"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible | Coast &amp; Country Cottages","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg","datePublished":"2025-05-07T12:00:17+00:00","dateModified":"2025-05-07T12:50:02+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/feb9f8c7db83b28fd94b3488b6643486"},"description":"The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is set on South Devon\u2019s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay & Burgh island, a popular spot for surfers.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/Bigbury-on-Sea-beach-2.jpg","width":1400,"height":950,"caption":"Bigbury-on-Sea beach"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/bigbury-on-sea-south-devon-beach-bible#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/","name":"Coast &amp; Country Cottages","description":"Coast And Country","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/feb9f8c7db83b28fd94b3488b6643486","name":"Maria Makepeace","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fa52d2f28a5bbf0a732ade32ae0c89e51798f614dad14a6eb51489142fc8dc33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fa52d2f28a5bbf0a732ade32ae0c89e51798f614dad14a6eb51489142fc8dc33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Maria Makepeace"},"description":"I love the South West and ensuring visitors to the region have the best experience possible. That's why I love sharing local tips and recommendations, as well as promoting local businesses. I am equally passionate about offering valuable holiday letting advice to second home owners, helping them create exceptional guest experiences and maximise their property's potential.","url":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/author\/maria"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11646"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36465,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646\/revisions\/36465"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}