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It was my first visit to Sidmouth. I liked it very much. There were plenty of cafes/ice cream parlours. Lots of restaurants and hotels along the sea front. A very pleasant promenade for strolling along. The town itself was nice too with plenty of independent shops. We stayed at The Bedford Hotel and mainly ate there. I will definitely stay there again. Couldn't have had a better short break. It is a good 'old fashioned resort'. I liked the fact that the car park on the 'front' had a real person looking after it!! No machines or parking apps.! very refreshing.

The scenery is beautiful with cliffs on both sides, and it’s a lovely walk round to the other beach at Jacobs Ladder. The shops are interesting & some really good independent cafes, shops & bars. The Marina bar did good food. I didn’t think there was much here for young children to do tho. The esplanade is really rather dreary, concrete with no flower tubs, green railings, & a couple of old black shelters. It really needs some investment & tlc

Sidmouth is small but charming. It seemed a little short of places to eat, even in mid-April - we had to search around on our first night to find somewhere that wasn't booked out. The town itself may not justify a long stay but it's a lovely and practical base for exploring other places in East Devon.

It was extremely busy being a bank holiday weekend and parking was impossible on the seafront and in the main car parks. However I parked in a residential street and walked into Sidmouth through the Byes, which was less busy and a very pleasant environment. You just had to be aware that part of the pathway was a cycle track. I could have spent time relaxing there and wished I'd brought a picnic to eat there. The beach was deep and wide with sand you could make sandcastles with and we were able to get refreshments and ice creams readily. There were pavement cafes where you could sit outside to eat and a very pleasant walk along the promenade. Unfortunately, the land train wasn't running as it was still out of season (I thought most attractions recommenced at Easter, but this one didn't) There were some paid activities for children - a roundabout and swings - but the beach was enough for hours of creative fun.

Sidmouth is a lovely seaside town with lots of interesting old buildings. A great beach and good shops and restaurants. We ate at The Marina and service and food was fantastic. It has some fabulous hotels and I would highly recommend a visit. We stayed at The Victoria which is an elegant luxurious stay and has beautiful rooms , great views and amazing service .

A lovely little town with a high street of independent shops, cafes and pubs, beautiful parks and a great promenade to stroll on. It's like stepping back in time to a more relaxed, friendly way of life. We are at the Anchor Inn and the Fort Café and the Cinnamon Tree, all good quality food. Pedestrianized shopping area makes it easy to get around safely.