Create your own experiences and Saunton Moments

No matter how long you stay with us, there are no end of experiences to be had at Saunton Sands Hotel and its surrounding natural playground. Whether that’s children learning to swim in our heated outdoor pool with beach views, or youngsters and grown-ups thrilled by catching their first wave. 

In our busy modern lives, it can be hard to find time to reconnect, but that’s exactly what we offer – time with your partner, friends or family, where the attention is firmly on having fun together.

Saunton Sands is where wonderful experiences happen and magical memories by the sea are made. 

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Breaks

Breaks

North Devon paints a pretty picture throughout the seasons and there is nowhere better to stay to adore and explore the area than at Saunton Sands Hotel. Join us by the sea to make magical memories on a family break, steal your partner away for a romantic break, gather your girls for a spa break, assemble the boys for a golfing getaway or revel in the Saunton spirit at Christmas for a fun-filled festive break.

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Source Spa & Wellness

Source Spa & Wellness

North Devon’s finest coastal spa will take your breath away. Spa facilities include a marine Thermal Suite with a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the Atlantic ocean. Indulge a little further with a wide selection of spa treatments and after, saunter up to our rooftop sun deck and relaxation room for mesmerising views. Daily access to our ocean-view spa, timetable of exercise classes and state-of-the-art gym are included for all hotel guests. Spa memberships, spa days and spa treatments are also available for non-resident guests.

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Family

Family

The school holidays are for long days playing on the beach, building sand castles, rolling down sand dunes and jumping waves. The whole family can get involved in our jam-packed entertainment programme with surfing, go kart parties, laser clay shooting, crafting, baking, circus workshops and so much more. Take advantage of family accommodation, two hours free supervised childcare daily, Baby-Go-Lightly and listening services. Gather the family for the ultimate treat - afternoon tea, poolside fun and tennis tournaments with the beach as a backdrop. Beyond Saunton, we offer discounted entry to heaps of fun family attractions. Join us for generations of family fun.

Family fun at Saunton

Leisure

Leisure

Swim in our indoor & outdoor heated swimming pools (outdoor unheated Oct-May for cold water dips and swims) and unwind in our mineral-rich vitality pool in our ocean-view spa. Enjoy a game of tennis or play pitch and putt on the lawn. Hire a bike and cycle miles on the traffic-free Tarka Trail. Play golf on one of the finest courses in the world. Walk the South West Coast Path on our doorstep or head to the wilds of Exmoor. Hit the beach and ride the waves or paddleboard and explore the caves. Wind down or rev up with our daily fitness and wellbeing classes, including yoga, Pilates, Tai-Chi and full body conditioning.

Leisure in North Devon

Surfing

Surfing

Surfers know that waves roll in all year round at Saunton and along the North Devon coast. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking to hone your skills or ride your first wave, Saunton has a wave to suit all abilities. We offer locked board storage, outdoor shower, and if you want to hire surf gear, our friends at Saunton Surf Hire extend a discount to our guests. Staying June to September? You’ll even get a FREE surf lesson!* Post surf, feast down at the Beachside Grill or nurture paddle-weary arms in our spa’s Thermal Suite.

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Golf

Golf

Golfers love our location right next door to the acclaimed Saunton Golf Club and within easy reach of the historic Royal North Devon course. After a day on the golf course, return to award-winning food, great top-shelf spirits, Sky sports on the big screen and the warming embrace of Source Spa and Wellness for weary bodies and woozy heads!

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THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO

Beyond the hotel, explore quaint Devon villages, seaside towns, family-friendly attractions and even take a sea safari over to Lundy Island for dolphin spotting and swimming with the seals. ‘England’s Adventure Coast’ awaits thrill-seekers with surfing, walking, paddle boarding, wild swimming on our doorstep.

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