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A CAFE overlooking one of the UK's best beaches has been compared to being in Ibiza.

In a review, one visitor dubbed the South Beach Cafe on Sandy Bay Beach in Devon as having the "feel of an Ibiza chill out bar", sat overlooking the beach.

Ocean view from a patio with tables and chairs.
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South Beach Cafe overlooks Sandy Bay BeachCredit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe
Exterior view of South Beach Cafe at Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park.
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The cafe sits on the top of the cliffs, at a Haven siteCredit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe
Sandy beach with a lifeguard hut and red cliffs under a blue sky.
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Sandy Bay Beach has previously won Blue Flag awardsCredit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe

The cafe itself is located at Haven's Devon Cliffs site.

There is a cliff top terrace that plays a "pleasant mix of music" according to one visitor.

The same visitor also noted how they "could not fault the food".

Another visitor added: "You'd be mistaken for thinking this could be in Ibiza.

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"[There is a] sanded play area right outside for the kids too which is handy."

The venue has an extensive menu, with a lot of different seafood dishes and sharing plates, including a seafood platter.

The cafe also serves breakfast, for those who are out for an early morning stroll.

The privately owned Exmouth beach has previously won Blue Flag awards and been recognised for its beauty, safety and amenities.

The long stretch of sand is a preferred spot for water sports enthusiasts, as well as people who enjoy rock pooling.

Visitors can also fossil hunt and sunbath at the beach.

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For those who like to go for a walk or hike, the beach is also conveniently located on the South West Coast Path - which provides stunning views of the bay, its rugged cliffs and sealife.

Lucky visitors may even get the chance to spot seabirds or seals.

In the summer months, the beach is the ideal spot for families as the RNLI provides lifeguards to the beach.

Amenities at the beach also include places to grab refreshments, such as the South Beach Cafe.

Away from the beach itself, Devon is home to dozens of charming villages and rolling countryside.

Illustration of a bar with wooden bar top and tables and chairs.
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There is also a new Wetherspoon's pub at the Haven Devon Cliffs site

The Haven Devon Cliffs site is one of the biggest parks in the Haven family and is home to tube slides, an inflatable arena, an aerial adventure and bouncy bungee trampolines.

Caravans cost from £49 for four nights, or you can stay in a lodge for £345 for four nights.

The park also recently gained a J D Wetherspoon pub called The Red Rocks.

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Family walking near South Beach Cafe and Stores at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park.
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The beach is popular with familiesCredit: Graham Oliver
South Beach Cafe at Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park.
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Many visitors head to the beach for sunbathing, water sports and fossil huntingCredit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe
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