Sidmouth Bed and Breakfasts

The little well-to-do East Devon seaside resort of Sidmouth sums up a bygone era of British holidays. The stately esplanade overlooking the shingle beach is backed by a handsome row of listed Georgian buildings, dotted with window boxes and roofed balconies, that house many of the Sidmouth bed and breakfasts. It lies along the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile stretch renowned for having one of the densest concentrations of prehistoric remains in the world. The rust-coloured cliffs bookend the town and provide a hunting ground for avid fossil hunters. Come in the summer months and you can immerse yourself in the vibrant folk festival, where street performers, live music and local food make for some serious family fun.

Clifftop cottages and regency oceanfront Georgian B&Bs, Sidmouth

Staying in a bed and breakfast in Sidmouth just feels right. Maybe it's the feeling of staying in a home away from home or the close proximity of most B&Bs to the beach. It could be the cost saving over hotel bills or the owners' knowledge about the best things to do and see during your stay. Either way, you can find your perfect bed and breakfast in Sidmouth on Expedia, which lists every property, along with detailed descriptions and candid photos. Just search by budget and location, scan through the listings and book in just a few clicks. Arranging your travel doesn't get any simpler than that. You'll find some of the B&Bs occupy the stately Georgian listed houses along the seafront, which ooze old-world charm. Other traditional B&Bs are found in the red-brick Victorian properties that line Sidmouth's leafy streets. If you pick right, you could even nab one of the cottages up on the cliffs, next to the town, where extraordinary views over the glistening English Channel can be enjoyed from your guestroom window. Whichever you pick, you can always be assured a stress-free seaside break when you book with Expedia.

Guestrooms differ greatly from one bed and breakfast in Sidmouth to the next. When you check in to your room you'll likely find everything you would expect from a hotel, like a comfortable double bed wrapped in freshly pressed sheets and a spacious modern bathroom stocked with luxury towels and toiletries. Some have Freeview-enabled flat-screen TVs on the walls, while others might have facilities for making tea and coffee. If you're looking for specific features, like secure private parking spots or pet-friendly rooms, you'll easily find what you're after on Expedia. After waking up to the sounds of the ocean lapping onto Sidmouth beach, you can head downstairs to the sunny dining room where you can fuel up on things like scrambled eggs, pancakes, or toast and homemade jams. If you've got special dietary requirements, the B&B owners are always happy to accommodate. Have you thought about complementing your seaside break with a few days in the South West capital of Bristol?

Petting farms, long stretches of beach and wild coastal walks near your B&B, Sidmouth

Most families staying in Sidmouth bed and breakfasts make a hasty dash to the beach to stake out a spot with a parasol. The adults can lap up the Devonshire sunshine while the kids splash around in the calm waters. If you're feeling active, there are several beautiful coastal walks that wind up and around the cliffs towards the picturesque villages of Branscombe and Beer. There's also a range of family-friendly attractions nearby, like the Donkey Sanctuary, which is home to more than 500 rescued donkeys, or the activity-packed World of Country Life.

• Stay at the heart of the Jurassic Coast
• Amble down to the nearby beach in minutes
• Score a guestroom with views over the glistening sea
• Fuel up with a hearty breakfast every morning