Top tips!
Sightseeing
Take the coastal path to Lynton and enjoy some breathtaking scenery. You may also enjoy walking along the coast to Lynmouth and getting the cable railway back up the cliff to Lynton.
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Valle de las Rocas
South West Coast PathTake the coastal path to Lynton and enjoy some breathtaking scenery. You may also enjoy walking along the coast to Lynmouth and getting the cable railway back up the cliff to Lynton.
A beautiful coastal or country walk with stunning scenery. You can enjoy well earned refreshments at the Hunters Inn, or the National Trust cafe.
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Fideicomiso Nacional - Heddon Valley
A beautiful coastal or country walk with stunning scenery. You can enjoy well earned refreshments at the Hunters Inn, or the National Trust cafe.
North Devon has amongst the best beaches in the world, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde. Whether to walk, swim or surf, they're amazing.
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Saunton Sands
North Devon has amongst the best beaches in the world, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde. Whether to walk, swim or surf, they're amazing.
Ilfracombe has a bit of everything. Beautiful coastal walks, North Devons biggest harbour and some beautiful nearby coves to explore. We'd recommend a boat trip, or boat safari to enjoy this beautiful coastline, or visit to the seals. Lundy island is also just a short ferry ride away.
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Puerto de Ilfracombe
10A The QuayIlfracombe has a bit of everything. Beautiful coastal walks, North Devons biggest harbour and some beautiful nearby coves to explore. We'd recommend a boat trip, or boat safari to enjoy this beautiful coastline, or visit to the seals. Lundy island is also just a short ferry ride away.
If you enjoy walking or cycling the Tarka Trail across North Devon is well worth exploring.
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Tarka Trail
If you enjoy walking or cycling the Tarka Trail across North Devon is well worth exploring.
There are plenty of places to join the south west coast path in North Devon. There’s probably too many to choose from!
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathThere are plenty of places to join the south west coast path in North Devon. There’s probably too many to choose from!
Devon is the only county with 2 coast lines. Exmouth has 3 miles of sandy beach. Well worth a visit and it’s Steve’s home town so can highly recommend it! Eat outside at the Grove Pub on the seafront and walk down to the marina or along the beach towards Orcombe Point.
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Exmouth
Devon is the only county with 2 coast lines. Exmouth has 3 miles of sandy beach. Well worth a visit and it’s Steve’s home town so can highly recommend it! Eat outside at the Grove Pub on the seafront and walk down to the marina or along the beach towards Orcombe Point.
Go down on the Jurassic coast and explore Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton. You won’t be disappointed!
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Lyme Regis
Go down on the Jurassic coast and explore Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton. You won’t be disappointed!
Like fish and chips? You won’t be disappointed. It’s where the fish is landed and a beautiful fishing village.
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Brixham
Like fish and chips? You won’t be disappointed. It’s where the fish is landed and a beautiful fishing village.
Tarr Steps
It’s one of many beautiful spots on Exmoor.
One of 3 fabulous surfing beaches in North Devon. Take the stunning coast path around to Martinhoe and Lee beach.
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Playa Woolacombe
One of 3 fabulous surfing beaches in North Devon. Take the stunning coast path around to Martinhoe and Lee beach.
Instow is the polar opposite to the surf beaches in North Devon. It’s where the Torridge river meets the Taw estuary. There is no surf - it’s very calm! A long sandy beach with plenty of cafes and restaurants. On the other side of the estuary you can see Appledore and that’s worth a visit as well. It’s where the famous shipyard is.
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Instow Arms
Marine ParadeInstow is the polar opposite to the surf beaches in North Devon. It’s where the Torridge river meets the Taw estuary. There is no surf - it’s very calm! A long sandy beach with plenty of cafes and restaurants. On the other side of the estuary you can see Appledore and that’s worth a visit as well. It’s where the famous shipyard is.
Croyde Beach
You can get to Lundy from either Bideford or Ilfracombe depending on tides between March and October (or helicopter!).
Belonging to the National Trust it's a great place to go walking or see an array of wildlife including puffins.
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Lundy Island Harbour
Bideford - Lundy IslandYou can get to Lundy from either Bideford or Ilfracombe depending on tides between March and October (or helicopter!).
Belonging to the National Trust it's a great place to go walking or see an array of wildlife including puffins.
Castle Hill
Jardín RHS Rosemoor
The beach is superb. The slight downside is the parking charge in peak season. £12 flat rate peak season and £6 off peak.
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Putsborough Beach
Vention LaneThe beach is superb. The slight downside is the parking charge in peak season. £12 flat rate peak season and £6 off peak.
If you’re the adventurous type - it’s somewhere to go coasteering!
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Hele Bay
If you’re the adventurous type - it’s somewhere to go coasteering!
Westward Ho!
Exeter
Food scene
A 40 minute scenic walk, or 10 minute car drive will take you to this friendly village pub. Good food options and real ale.
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The Jack Russell
A 40 minute scenic walk, or 10 minute car drive will take you to this friendly village pub. Good food options and real ale.
The Exeter Inn
They do the best Sunday lunch!
Situated in Shebbear this pub does great food and drink and lovely hosts. Dogs are welcome with a spacious beer garden out the back. Good stop off on the way to or from Dartmoor
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The Devil's Stone Inn
Situated in Shebbear this pub does great food and drink and lovely hosts. Dogs are welcome with a spacious beer garden out the back. Good stop off on the way to or from Dartmoor
You won’t be disappointed! Large menu and outside eating area situated in the village of Chittlehampton
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The Bell
You won’t be disappointed! Large menu and outside eating area situated in the village of Chittlehampton
This pub is on the northern edge of Dartmoor. It has a great garden out the back of the weather is good. Belstone is a short drive away and the walk down to the river from the village is well worth doing. Mind the free range sheep!
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Bearslake Inn
LakeThis pub is on the northern edge of Dartmoor. It has a great garden out the back of the weather is good. Belstone is a short drive away and the walk down to the river from the village is well worth doing. Mind the free range sheep!
Great food - highly recommend the Sunday roast and very friendly bar staff.
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The Chichester Arms
The Square East StreetGreat food - highly recommend the Sunday roast and very friendly bar staff.
The Black Venus Inn
Stags Head Inn
Stags HeadDarts Farm Restaurant
Neighbourhoods
Castle Hill is the home of Lord and Lady Arran who own the Fortescue Estate. Illers Leary was a very small part of the estate until we bought it from them in 2020. The main house that you see in the pictures is now used mainly for wedding functions. For a small charge you can walk around the grounds of the house and enjoy a picnic or there is a cafe at the entrance. From the ruins of a castle at the top of the estate you can see Dartmoor and Exmoor on a clear day. It is a 5 minute drive from us.
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Castle Hill
Castle Hill is the home of Lord and Lady Arran who own the Fortescue Estate. Illers Leary was a very small part of the estate until we bought it from them in 2020. The main house that you see in the pictures is now used mainly for wedding functions. For a small charge you can walk around the grounds of the house and enjoy a picnic or there is a cafe at the entrance. From the ruins of a castle at the top of the estate you can see Dartmoor and Exmoor on a clear day. It is a 5 minute drive from us.
City/town information
A short 45 minute drive away, or scenic rail ride from Barnstaple will take you to this beautiful city. The Cathedral, array of eateries and shops will keep even the hardiest of city goers busy.
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Exeter
A short 45 minute drive away, or scenic rail ride from Barnstaple will take you to this beautiful city. The Cathedral, array of eateries and shops will keep even the hardiest of city goers busy.
One not to miss. A picturesque and ancient fishing village on the North Devon shore. The steep, narrow cobbled main street with traditional architecture takes you down to the harbour. Plenty of cafes and pubs on the way down (and back). It’s very steep and cobbled so wear sensible footwear! Well worth the entrance fee in our opinion!
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Clovelly
One not to miss. A picturesque and ancient fishing village on the North Devon shore. The steep, narrow cobbled main street with traditional architecture takes you down to the harbour. Plenty of cafes and pubs on the way down (and back). It’s very steep and cobbled so wear sensible footwear! Well worth the entrance fee in our opinion!
Fremington Quay
A lovely market town with artisan shops. Try the pannier market on a Thursday or Saturday between 9-1.
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South Molton
A lovely market town with artisan shops. Try the pannier market on a Thursday or Saturday between 9-1.
Barnstaple
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Clovelly is a steep, pedestrian fishing village.
If travelling to Clovelly, please note that parking is at the top of the hill and an entrance fee to the village is payable. Check Closely.co.uk for events and further details. Whilst a visit to the village is recommended, please do check beforehand if you have mobility issues.