Guidebook for North Devon
Sightseeing by the Sea
Great place for a surf, arcades, games, ice creams, and picking up something to eat. Follow the Parking signs when you get in.
Defiantly try the Hockings Ice creams, at least once, if not more, there are more vans parked in Bideford and Instow.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Westward Ho!
Great place for a surf, arcades, games, ice creams, and picking up something to eat. Follow the Parking signs when you get in.
Defiantly try the Hockings Ice creams, at least once, if not more, there are more vans parked in Bideford and Instow.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
A lovely village to see with an amazing harbour and views across the North Devon coastline. The main village is quite steep!
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Clovelly
A lovely village to see with an amazing harbour and views across the North Devon coastline. The main village is quite steep!
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
You can pick up a boat, The Oldenburg, and have a day out to Lundy Island, 10 miles off the coast of North Devon.
You can see also see Damian Hurst's Sculpture - Verity on the Harbour.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Ilfracombe Harbor
10A The QuayYou can pick up a boat, The Oldenburg, and have a day out to Lundy Island, 10 miles off the coast of North Devon.
You can see also see Damian Hurst's Sculpture - Verity on the Harbour.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
Getaway from the crowds and go for a beach walk which is located at the end of Saunton Sand.
25 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Crow Point
Getaway from the crowds and go for a beach walk which is located at the end of Saunton Sand.
25 mins drive from the accommodation.
A well worth trip to visit the cliffs at Hartland Quay. If you like geography and the formation of land, this is a great place to visit. Pop in the pub for a quick drink whilst you're there.
50 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Hartland Quay
A well worth trip to visit the cliffs at Hartland Quay. If you like geography and the formation of land, this is a great place to visit. Pop in the pub for a quick drink whilst you're there.
50 mins drive from the accommodation.
If you are passing through, its a good place to stop. Lovely view of the sea, no shops, just a cobbled beach. Park in the car park and walk down.
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Buck's Mills
If you are passing through, its a good place to stop. Lovely view of the sea, no shops, just a cobbled beach. Park in the car park and walk down.
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
Take The Oldenburg and have a day out to Lundy Island, 10 miles off the coast of North Devon. Booking essential.
https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/
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Lundy
Take The Oldenburg and have a day out to Lundy Island, 10 miles off the coast of North Devon. Booking essential.
https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/
Croyde, lovely beach to surf and have a good day out. It does get busy at times.
40mins drive from the accommodation.
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Croyde Bay
Croyde, lovely beach to surf and have a good day out. It does get busy at times.
40mins drive from the accommodation.
My Auntie loves going here, its a lovely beach with its own natural swimming pool. If you know it's going to be busy at the other beaches, this is a good shout.
35mins drive from the accommodation.
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Tunnels ströndum
Bath PlaceMy Auntie loves going here, its a lovely beach with its own natural swimming pool. If you know it's going to be busy at the other beaches, this is a good shout.
35mins drive from the accommodation.
Massive Beach, Huge Sand Dunes, and plenty of space for yourself, friends, and family. Bring down a BBQ and enjoy a tasty snack down in the dunes. There's a small shop with some classic beach things, showers, toilets and a pub/restaurant for food although you probably need to wear something smarter than your cozies! You'll love it
40 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Saunton Sands
Massive Beach, Huge Sand Dunes, and plenty of space for yourself, friends, and family. Bring down a BBQ and enjoy a tasty snack down in the dunes. There's a small shop with some classic beach things, showers, toilets and a pub/restaurant for food although you probably need to wear something smarter than your cozies! You'll love it
40 mins drive from the accommodation.
A great beach to visit, it can get packed in the car park so get there early.
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Woolacombe strönd
A great beach to visit, it can get packed in the car park so get there early.
45 mins drive from the accommodation.
Theatre/Cinema
Theatre shows throughout the year! Have a look at the website for more information.
https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Landmark Theatre
Theatre shows throughout the year! Have a look at the website for more information.
https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
Theatre performances, Cinema nights, Gallery and cafe in the heart of Torrington. Check the website to see the latest news and events. I go there to wind down for a good event out.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Plough Arts Centre
9-11 Fore StTheatre performances, Cinema nights, Gallery and cafe in the heart of Torrington. Check the website to see the latest news and events. I go there to wind down for a good event out.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
Some great evening shows in the centre of Barnstaple. It's free parking after 6 pm so no need to worry about parking. Check the website for events and news.
20mins drive from the accommodation.
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Queen's Theatre
100 Boutport StSome great evening shows in the centre of Barnstaple. It's free parking after 6 pm so no need to worry about parking. Check the website for events and news.
20mins drive from the accommodation.
If you fancy something different one night pop into Barnstaple and watch a movie.
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Scott Cinemas
77 Boutport StIf you fancy something different one night pop into Barnstaple and watch a movie.
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
Pub Grub
Nice places to eat out close to your accommodation.
Lovely thatched Pub 10 minutes drive from your Rooms.
Filleigh, Barnstaple EX32 0RN
(01598) 760 250 | ask@stagshead.co.uk
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Stags Head Inn
Stags HeadLovely thatched Pub 10 minutes drive from your Rooms.
Filleigh, Barnstaple EX32 0RN
(01598) 760 250 | ask@stagshead.co.uk
Lovely local pub in a thriving village. Good ale and pub food at a reasonable price.
01769540368
10mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Bell
Lovely local pub in a thriving village. Good ale and pub food at a reasonable price.
01769540368
10mins drive from the accommodation.
A lovely pub for an evening meal, drink or lunch
10 mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Castle Inn
A lovely pub for an evening meal, drink or lunch
10 mins drive from the accommodation.
Lovely pub for drinks and food. It's almost walking distance if you don't mind walking up a massive hill!
01271 830366
5 mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Jack Russell
Lovely pub for drinks and food. It's almost walking distance if you don't mind walking up a massive hill!
01271 830366
5 mins drive from the accommodation.
Another pub close to the accommodation. Serves lunch and dinner and can hold small parties. 01769 560447
10mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Rising Sun Hotel
Pound Lane EndAnother pub close to the accommodation. Serves lunch and dinner and can hold small parties. 01769 560447
10mins drive from the accommodation.
Nice local pub not too far from the accommodation.
15mins drive from the accommodation.
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Chichester Arms
East StreetNice local pub not too far from the accommodation.
15mins drive from the accommodation.
Fine Dining
Fine Dining for Lunch or Dinning in the evening. An array of sculptures around the garden you can walk around for a small charge.
25 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Broomhill Art Hotel
Fine Dining for Lunch or Dinning in the evening. An array of sculptures around the garden you can walk around for a small charge.
25 mins drive from the accommodation.
Lovely Place for a meal and fine dining.
01271 345861
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
The Imperial Hotel
Taw ValeLovely Place for a meal and fine dining.
01271 345861
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
Family Attractions
These can be enjoyed if the weathers' a bit wet :)
Great for family days out close to Exmoor.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
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Exmoor dýragarður
Great for family days out close to Exmoor.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
If your going to Ilfracombe for the day then check this place out if you like seeing fish.
25mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Ilfracombe Aquarium
The QuayIf your going to Ilfracombe for the day then check this place out if you like seeing fish.
25mins drive from the accommodation.
If the weather is a bit wet then this could be an option to have a bit of fun climbing!
15mins drive from the accommodation.
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Rock and Rapid Adventures
If the weather is a bit wet then this could be an option to have a bit of fun climbing!
15mins drive from the accommodation.
When I was young we used to go here with my brothers, sister and friends for a whole day of indoor and outdoor adventure! It was really fun
40mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
When I was young we used to go here with my brothers, sister and friends for a whole day of indoor and outdoor adventure! It was really fun
40mins drive from the accommodation.
Another fun place to visit when your on holiday with the kids and want a fun, full-day out! Lots of stuff to do for the kids.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Stóri Fjárhundurinn.
Abbotsham RoadAnother fun place to visit when your on holiday with the kids and want a fun, full-day out! Lots of stuff to do for the kids.
35 mins drive from the accommodation.
Learn how honey is produced, it's run by a local family who has built it up over the years, with a big new development in 2019. If you don't fancy doing it all you can just have a meal in the restaurant. They even sell honey cake :)
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
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Quince Honey Farm
Learn how honey is produced, it's run by a local family who has built it up over the years, with a big new development in 2019. If you don't fancy doing it all you can just have a meal in the restaurant. They even sell honey cake :)
15 mins drive from the accommodation.
When you know its going to be busy at the beach, our family used to go here, it's up Exmoor and is a lovely spot for a picnic, swims in the river and sunbath.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
Landacre Bridge, Landacre Ln, Minehead TA24 7SD
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Landacre Bridge
Landacre LaneWhen you know its going to be busy at the beach, our family used to go here, it's up Exmoor and is a lovely spot for a picnic, swims in the river and sunbath.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
Landacre Bridge, Landacre Ln, Minehead TA24 7SD
Good day out for the kids!
35mins drive from the accommodation.
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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Good day out for the kids!
35mins drive from the accommodation.
Museums
Indoor museum with real artifacts of WW2.
10mins drive from the accommodation.
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Cobbaton Combat Collection
Indoor museum with real artifacts of WW2.
10mins drive from the accommodation.
When its a bit wet you can always have a look at some art in Bideford. They have a good range of work throughout the year including some quality touring shows. At the end of the gallery, there's a cafe which serves french style food, yummy! Parking is right by the gallery. It has a Tourist Information so you can pick up some ideas of what you fancy doing.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadWhen its a bit wet you can always have a look at some art in Bideford. They have a good range of work throughout the year including some quality touring shows. At the end of the gallery, there's a cafe which serves french style food, yummy! Parking is right by the gallery. It has a Tourist Information so you can pick up some ideas of what you fancy doing.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
A place to go to get a sense and history of North Devon. There a new gallery space, cafe, shop, and Tourist Information Centre to get some ideas of what you like to visit.
15mins drive from the accommodation. Park in town and just walk in.
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The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The SquareA place to go to get a sense and history of North Devon. There a new gallery space, cafe, shop, and Tourist Information Centre to get some ideas of what you like to visit.
15mins drive from the accommodation. Park in town and just walk in.
I've not been but heard good things about this place. There are lots of history of sailing in Appledore so if you want to know more have a look!
30mins drive from the accommodation.
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North Devon Maritime Museum
5 Odun RdI've not been but heard good things about this place. There are lots of history of sailing in Appledore so if you want to know more have a look!
30mins drive from the accommodation.
Gardens
A place you could visit if you are on your way back from your trip to North Devon. It's only a few minutes off the A361 on the Tiverton roundabout.
40mins drive from the accommodation.
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Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
A place you could visit if you are on your way back from your trip to North Devon. It's only a few minutes off the A361 on the Tiverton roundabout.
40mins drive from the accommodation.
I nice place to have a walk around some gardens.
5mins drive from the accommodation.
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Castle Hill
I nice place to have a walk around some gardens.
5mins drive from the accommodation.
Amazing Garden to visit, a really special place for anyone wanting to see the variety of trees and flowers.
They have a restaurant that serves really yummy Sunday Lunches. Afterward, you can walk it off with a walk around the garden. Its just outside Torrington.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Amazing Garden to visit, a really special place for anyone wanting to see the variety of trees and flowers.
They have a restaurant that serves really yummy Sunday Lunches. Afterward, you can walk it off with a walk around the garden. Its just outside Torrington.
30mins drive from the accommodation.
Nice gardens for a gentle walk around the grounds. Don't forget to pick up a cream tea!
25mins drive from the accommodation.
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Marwood Hill Gardens
Nice gardens for a gentle walk around the grounds. Don't forget to pick up a cream tea!
25mins drive from the accommodation.
A lovely walk around the gardens of Hartland Abbey. In the Spring the Blueberry walk is fantastic.
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Hartland Abbey
A lovely walk around the gardens of Hartland Abbey. In the Spring the Blueberry walk is fantastic.