High above the red cliffs of the East Devon coast, lies the resort of Dawlish. The popular resort has many good shops, cafes and restaurants for year-round tourists. In early times the area was known as “Deawisc”, Celtic for “Devil water”, Attributed to the strong waters of Dawlish Water, a rivulet which runs through the town out to sea and occasionally swept away livestock. Running alongside Dawlish Water is a park with bowling green, bandstand and hatchery for waterfowl. During the 19th Century, Dawlish became a popular watering place among the aristocracy, who would arrive for the Summer with their entire households. Growing so fashionable, it was mentioned in the novels of Charles Dickens and Jane Austin. The encroachment of the railway towards the end of the Century brought the working class to Dawlish, forcing the wealthy to abandon their fine villas, many converted to hotels and guest houses. Today, Dawlish still depends very much on the tourist industry, though many of the hotels have been converted into private houses. Out of the town for some peace and quiet and the visitor will find Dawlish Warren, 3 miles of some of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the Devon coast.
Attraction
Coryton Cove
Dawlish Museum
Dawlish Warren Beach
Camping
Cofton Country Holidays
Golden Sands Holiday Park
Leadstone Camping
Cottage
Biscay
Lyme Bay View
Mustard House
The Railway Carriage
Dentist
Old Dispensery
Terrace House Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Estate Agent
Bradleys Estate Agents
Fulfords Estate Agents
Wilsons Estate Agents
Holiday Park
Cofton Country Holidays
Dawlish Sands Holiday Park
Ladys Mile
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Exeter Inn
Railway Inn
Smugglers Inn
Swan Inn
Welcome Inn
White Hart
Self-Catering
Cofton Country Holidays
Ladys Mile
Mustard House
Portmile Lodges
The Railway Carriage
Solicitor
Taxi
Arrow Cabs
Dawlish Taxis
Holden Cars
Vowden
Shops
Lloyd Maunder
Park Road Pets
Bill & Taylor Partnership
Graham's
Bags Of Value
Tillys Tea Room
The Terrace Cafe
Presents
Home Made Bakers
Jens Sweet Shop
Charles Salt Fine Wines
Activities
Ashcombe Adventure Centre Ltd(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Dawlish
Lyme Bay House (0.23 miles)
Lyme Bay House is a friendly and comfortable licensed Guest House centrally situated and close to the centre of the historic South Devon town of Dawlish. It is only 11 ... More
Cofton Country Holidays (2.13 miles)
A Glorious Corner of Devon
A family-run four star holiday park in a Glorious Corner of Devon. Nestled in a secluded valley, this award-winning park lies in rolling hills, open parkland and mature woodland. Brimming with ... More | visit website
Cliffden Hotel (2.55 miles)
The Cliffden Hotel is a mere 200 yards from one of the finest blue flagged beaches in South Devon. Complete with a 15 metre heated indoor swimming pool and seven ... More
Thornhill Hotel (2.63 miles)
Ash Hotel (3.05 miles)
Cavendish (3.16 miles)
This delightful hotel is wonderfully situated on the level seafront next to Exmouth's fine golden sands, a few minutes' walk from the shops. All 76 rooms have central heating, bath ... More
Imperial Hotel (3.26 miles)
Manor Hotel (3.32 miles)
Potters Mooring Hotel (3.35 miles)
The Swallows Guest House (3.38 miles)
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