Gorgeous Devon village is like a 'time warp' with locals saying it's 'never changed'

The spotlight has finally been shone on one of England's most overlooked coastal destinations - a spot where visitors and residents are constantly amazed.

The village of Beer in Devon is sat among a charming stretch of coastline that has maintained its splendour and traditional English seaside character. And it's recently been recognised as one of the finest UK coastal towns.

This beautiful spot on Devon's Jurassic Coast - has secured second place in Which's ranking of Britain's top seaside destinations, pipped only by Bamburgh in Northumberland. It comes as ‘UK’s weirdest arcade with a robot that massages your feet is named the perfect day out'.

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One visitor on Tripadvisor commented: "This is a lovely place, as if time has passed it by. The overall setting is spectacular. It's a steep approach to a pebble beach with fisherman's boats and gear making a picturesque setting against the high white cliffs that surround the cove of Beer."

When you reach the hamlet of Beer via the South West Coast Path, it feels as though you've discovered something completely hidden. It's a location that appears stuck in time - and residents say that's precisely how they prefer it to remain.

Devon Live has previously described the village as a "time warp" and says the area remains very peaceful throughout most of the year. Residents say the hamlet "hasn't changed" over the years. The hidden gem surpassed many of its more celebrated competitors on the Which? list.

Nestled between white chalk cliffs, Beer is a functioning fishing community with extensive heritage and lots of appeal, reports the Express

If you're keen on exploring the great outdoors, the village is situated on the South West Coast Path, which offers a chance to stroll along this iconic route and soak in its breathtaking coastal views.

One visitor who has been to Beer wrote on Tripadvisor: "Wow what a fabulous little town. Beautiful beach, pubs, town and countryside. Also really easy to get to. Will definitely be going back soon."

For those seeking a tranquil coastal retreat, Beer is the perfect destination for a relaxing summer getaway.

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