England
Burgh Island
Tidal island off the South Devon coast, famous for its 1929 art-deco hotel, the haunt of Agatha Christie, Noël Coward and the Beatles.
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- Typesea island
- GroupDevon
- Area0.105 km²
- Population0
- Location50.2795, -3.8998
- Highest point33 m
Part of the England islands map.
Geography
Linked to Bigbury-on-Sea by a sand causeway at low tide and an unusual sea tractor at high tide.
History
The Pilchard Inn dates to 1336. Agatha Christie wrote 'And Then There Were None' and 'Evil Under the Sun' here.
How to reach it
Walk across the causeway when the tide is out, or ride the sea tractor when it's in.
Accommodation
The Burgh Island Hotel (rooms include 'The Beach House' suite); also the Pilchard Inn for food and drink.
Nearby and related islands
Sources
- Wikidata · Q1014993 · CC0
Last reviewed: 2026-08-13.