Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic fishing village only 6 miles from the property with outstanding views out to sea.
277 locals recommend
Clovelly
Beautiful historic fishing village only 6 miles from the property with outstanding views out to sea.
Only 20 miles from the property, Bude has beautiful beaches and a canal with lots of lovely places to eat.
196 locals recommend
Bude
13 Lansdown RdOnly 20 miles from the property, Bude has beautiful beaches and a canal with lots of lovely places to eat.
Beautiful beaches and sightseeing. If you love surfing this is an ideal area to be.
60 locals recommend
Croyde
Beautiful beaches and sightseeing. If you love surfing this is an ideal area to be.
Beautiful villages on the edge of Exmoor.
Enjoy cream teas and visit the Valley of Rocks.
Lots of places to eat and drink, including quaint tea rooms and galleries.
97 locals recommend
Lynton and Lynmouth
Beautiful villages on the edge of Exmoor.
Enjoy cream teas and visit the Valley of Rocks.
Lots of places to eat and drink, including quaint tea rooms and galleries.
Ilfracombe is situated on the edge of Exmoor and close to Woolacombe and Combe Martin. It has a lovely harbour and also Verity the statue created by Damien Hirst.
95 locals recommend
Ilfracombe Harbour
10A The QuayIlfracombe is situated on the edge of Exmoor and close to Woolacombe and Combe Martin. It has a lovely harbour and also Verity the statue created by Damien Hirst.
Neighbourhoods
Lovely walk down to Peppercombe beach. Secluded and beautiful.
Pub within walking distance and another thatched inn a couple mins by car.
Clovelly is only 6 miles away.
Horns Cross
Lovely walk down to Peppercombe beach. Secluded and beautiful.
Pub within walking distance and another thatched inn a couple mins by car.
Clovelly is only 6 miles away.
Westward Ho! is a 3 mile drive away with a huge sandy beach next to the oldest golf course in the UK.
Lovely to sit on the beach or just go for a walk.
Lots of places to eat and drink too.
172 locals recommend
Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is a 3 mile drive away with a huge sandy beach next to the oldest golf course in the UK.
Lovely to sit on the beach or just go for a walk.
Lots of places to eat and drink too.
City advice
Getting around
Cars are best transport to get out and about
Cars are the easiest transport to get you around.
Buses are more regular in the towns like Bideford and Barnstaple, but very irregular in villages.
You can get a train from Barnstaple to Exeter which takes just over an hour. Probably better for visiting Exeter, as parking is expensive.
Don't miss
The beautiful coastal walks and Tarka Trail
There are lots of coastal walks in the area, some easier than others.
You can also hire bikes from Bideford, Torrington and Barnstaple (plus other nearby towns) to access the Tarka Trail, which is car free and only allows bikes and pedestrians.
Customs and culture
Delicious Cream Teas
These are available in most eating places, including some pubs. Don't forget it's cream first then Jam!
Book before you go
Restaurants
To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book good restaurants before you arrive as these tend to get booked up very quickly, especially in the peak seasons.
What to pack
Comfortable walking shoes and a raincoat
There are lots of lovely places to walk, especially coastal walks. Also advisable to bring a raincoat, as North Devon is renowned for its showers.