What is the water and sand quality of the Mill Bay?

The Mill Bay is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Mill Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mill Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Mill Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Mill Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Mill Bay is fully protected from waves.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Mill Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mill Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mill Bay?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mill Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Venus Company is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Mill Bay?

There are 212 places to stay in the Mill Bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Mill Bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5615266&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Victoria Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5483767&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Merchants House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4448317&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Booty</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6020370&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Leylands</a></li></ul>

How far is the Mill Bay from parking?

The Mill Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Mill Bay?

There are 4 attractions near Mill Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Salcombe outer beach located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Mill Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Mill Bay is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mill Bay (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mill Bay (Devon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Mill Bay with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Mill Bay with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Mill Bay with very clean level of cleanliness

Mill Bay

Salcombe, United Kingdom

#95 out of 570 in England 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

East Portlemouth • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

3.3km

Hiking Area Coast path

840m

Park National Trust - Overbeck's Garden

1.4km

Park Green Man Sanctuary

1.8km

Hiking Area Seating Area

2.1km

Park Moor Sand Cliffs.

2.7km

Park National Trust - East Soar

2.8km

Hiking Area Bolberry Down Devon

4.3km

Park National Trust - Bolberry Down

5.1km

Park South Huish Wetlands Reserve

6.9km

Restaurant Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 530m

Cafe The Venus Company

8 - Very good 530m

Restaurant Sailor V

9 - Excellent 630m

Bar The Ferry Inn

8.2 - Very good 630m

Restaurant The Salcombe Deli

9.4 - Excellent 650m

Bar dickandwills

7.8 - Very good 670m

Bar The Estuary Club

7 - Good 680m

Restaurant Captain Morgan's

8.2 - Very good 780m

Bar Victoria Inn, Salcombe

8.8 - Excellent 800m

Supermarket National Trust

4km

Tourist Attraction Salcombe outer beach

640m

Tourist Attraction Salcombe Maritime Museum

9.4 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Batson Creek Swing Moorings

890m

Tourist Attraction Sea grass Meadows

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Batson Slipway

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Rickham Sands

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Venerick’s Cove

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Allum Bay

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Kingsbridge Creek

5.6km

Historical Landmark Thurlestone Rock

7.3km

Historical Landmark Start Point Lighthouse

8.8km

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About

Mill Bay is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 8th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

East Portlemouth • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

3.3km

Hiking Area Coast path

840m

Park National Trust - Overbeck's Garden

1.4km

Park Green Man Sanctuary

1.8km

Hiking Area Seating Area

2.1km

Park Moor Sand Cliffs.

2.7km

Park National Trust - East Soar

2.8km

Hiking Area Bolberry Down Devon

4.3km

Park National Trust - Bolberry Down

5.1km

Park South Huish Wetlands Reserve

6.9km

Restaurant Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 530m

Cafe The Venus Company

8 - Very good 530m

Restaurant Sailor V

9 - Excellent 630m

Bar The Ferry Inn

8.2 - Very good 630m

Restaurant The Salcombe Deli

9.4 - Excellent 650m

Bar dickandwills

7.8 - Very good 670m

Bar The Estuary Club

7 - Good 680m

Restaurant Captain Morgan's

8.2 - Very good 780m

Bar Victoria Inn, Salcombe

8.8 - Excellent 800m

Supermarket National Trust

4km

Tourist Attraction Salcombe outer beach

640m

Tourist Attraction Salcombe Maritime Museum

9.4 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Batson Creek Swing Moorings

890m

Tourist Attraction Sea grass Meadows

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Batson Slipway

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Rickham Sands

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Venerick’s Cove

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Allum Bay

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Kingsbridge Creek

5.6km

Historical Landmark Thurlestone Rock

7.3km

Historical Landmark Start Point Lighthouse

8.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

670m from the beach

5.3 Tolerable

3 Melbury

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

East Portlemouth • 1km from center

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770m from the beach

6.5 Good

4 Blue View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

East Portlemouth • 930m from center

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770m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Harbourfield

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

East Portlemouth • 1km from center

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780m from the beach

7.7 Very good

The Crows Nest

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

East Portlemouth • 770m from center

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950m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Leylands

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

East Portlemouth • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

440m 6 min walk

Small's Cove

7 Good

450m 6 min walk

Sunny cove beach

8.8 Excellent

770m 10 min walk

East Portlemouth beach

7.2 Good

1km 14 min walk

Salcombe North Sands

7.3 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Gara Rock beach

7.6 Very good

2.8km

Moor Sand

8.1 Very good

3.5km

Maceley Cove

7.9 Very good

4.4km

Soar Mill Cove

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

East Portlemouth • 730m

Transport

Airport

PLH • 32.2km

Bus Station

Shadycombe Road • 1km

Train Station

Kingswear • 19.1km

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