You’ve found the perfect place to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy all of the beautiful wild nature our glorious coastline has to offer this season.
Hear the roar of the Atlantic waves roll in. Feast your eyes on miles of golden sand and unspoilt dunes laid out before you. Taste the delights of a proper Devon cream tea and abundant local produce. Feel the ocean kiss your toes and inhale the fresh sea air. And, above all, find yourself at peace in nature.
Wondering how spend your time with us when you visit during Early Summer? Keep on reading for our top tips for the season.
![Saunton Sands Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2023-04/panoptic_8_1.jpg?h=02fd1b3e&itok=mmTGhSBT)
Visit Saunton Sands Beach - one of the UK's most beautiful and unspoiled beaches.
![Outdoor pool with sea views](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2023-04/outdoor_pool_saunton_sands_hotel_1_1.jpg?h=0a8b6f8b&itok=Hq_Au5AX)
Enjoy a swim, sunbathing or a long walk along the shore.
![Saunton Sands Hotel Children Climbing Sand Dune on Saunton Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2022-09/bc-saunton-area_family-19-1.jpg?h=126cadbc&itok=m4HHzRVX)
Explore the nearby Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which offers stunning scenery, wildlife and nature trails.
![Surfing group walking to sea](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2023-04/saunton-050612-gh174_comp.jpg?h=0a8b6f8b&itok=vLSU2IXt)
Take a surfing lesson with one of the local surf schools or hire a board and ride the waves.
![Saunton Sands Hotel Local Area Saunton Golf Course](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2022-09/bc-saunton-area_golf-saunton-golf-club.jpg?h=e5831c8d&itok=tD7iedpn)
Play a round of golf at the Saunton Golf Club, one of the UK's top 100 golf courses.
![Croyde Beach North Devon](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2022-10/bc-location-ndevon_untitled-17-of-39.jpg?h=b032db07&itok=yK40BnY8)
Visit the nearby village of Croyde, a charming seaside village with plenty of pubs, restaurants and independent shops.
![Walking Group](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2023-03/group_2_1.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=bzBWeLym)
Take a stroll along the South West Coast Path, which runs along the coastline and offers spectacular views of the sea and countryside.
![Fountain and Clock Tower on Barnstaple Square North Devon](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2022-10/bc-location-ndevon_fountain-and-clock-tower-on-square-in-barnstaple.jpg?h=7e6a22d2&itok=dumx5REu)
Visit the nearby town of Barnstaple, which offers plenty of shops, museums, and historic sites to explore.
![Puffins on Lundy Island](/sites/default/files/styles/600x360/public/2023-01/bc-attract_lundy-atlantic-puffin_180103685.jpg?h=0a8b6f8b&itok=Xl9_ulPQ)
Take a day trip to Lundy Island, a remote and unspoiled island off the North Devon coast that's perfect for hiking, wildlife watching and exploring.