Sarah’s Guidebook

Sarah
Sarah’s Guidebook

Walks and cycle paths

There is so much to discover on foot and on bike in this area, these are just a few of our local suggestions...
Popular places to visit include Fremington, Instow and the Puffing Billy near Torrington. Locations further afield include Meeth Reservoir and Croyde.
63 residents recomanen
Tarka Trail
63 residents recomanen
Popular places to visit include Fremington, Instow and the Puffing Billy near Torrington. Locations further afield include Meeth Reservoir and Croyde.
Car park available from Landkey. Nice options of easy to moderate walks, fantastic views from the very top for miles!
Codden Hill
Car park available from Landkey. Nice options of easy to moderate walks, fantastic views from the very top for miles!
Beautiful beach with walk to Putsborough - lovely coffee shop at the end, approx. 6 miles, there and back.
177 residents recomanen
Platja de Woolacombe
177 residents recomanen
Beautiful beach with walk to Putsborough - lovely coffee shop at the end, approx. 6 miles, there and back.
Beautiful woods, with picnic spot and river to play in for the children.
22 residents recomanen
Eggesford Forest
22 residents recomanen
Beautiful woods, with picnic spot and river to play in for the children.

Sightseeing

Beautiful visit for all ages - often family trails through the school holidays. Would recommend checking their website for all events!
193 residents recomanen
Jardí RHS Rosemoor
193 residents recomanen
Beautiful visit for all ages - often family trails through the school holidays. Would recommend checking their website for all events!
Lovely local beach with ferry to Appledore in summer - tides dependant. Instow Arms, The Glorious Oyster, The Boathouse and Johns of Instow all on main road.
111 residents recomanen
Instow Arms
Marine Parade
111 residents recomanen
Lovely local beach with ferry to Appledore in summer - tides dependant. Instow Arms, The Glorious Oyster, The Boathouse and Johns of Instow all on main road.
Beautiful local town, great day out - VERY steep!
277 residents recomanen
Clovelly
277 residents recomanen
Beautiful local town, great day out - VERY steep!
Hartland Abbey and gardens has been featured in many BBC programmes including Sense and Sensibility and Malory Towers. They have donkeys , peacocks and sheep - as well as the Old Kitchens Tea Room for afternoon tea.
65 residents recomanen
Hartland Abbey
65 residents recomanen
Hartland Abbey and gardens has been featured in many BBC programmes including Sense and Sensibility and Malory Towers. They have donkeys , peacocks and sheep - as well as the Old Kitchens Tea Room for afternoon tea.
Lundy island is just three miles in length. It is owned by the national trust and a visit can be spectacular. A multitude of wildlife including puffins, dolphins and seals often visible. https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/day-trips/
72 residents recomanen
Lundy
72 residents recomanen
Lundy island is just three miles in length. It is owned by the national trust and a visit can be spectacular. A multitude of wildlife including puffins, dolphins and seals often visible. https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/day-trips/

Family activities

Lots to do for children of all ages, here are a few ideas come rain or shine!
Brilliant family day out - with both activities inside and outside. Separate area for under fives also. Best to make a whole day out of this!
148 residents recomanen
El parc d'aventures de la Via Làctia
148 residents recomanen
Brilliant family day out - with both activities inside and outside. Separate area for under fives also. Best to make a whole day out of this!
Great family day out - indoor and outdoor activities available. Would recommend on a nice day to get maximum use!
185 residents recomanen
La Gran Ovella.
Abbotsham Road
185 residents recomanen
Great family day out - indoor and outdoor activities available. Would recommend on a nice day to get maximum use!
Fantastic restaurant for breakfast and/or soft play area for children with additional outside play area and tractor rides
51 residents recomanen
Quince Honey Farm
51 residents recomanen
Fantastic restaurant for breakfast and/or soft play area for children with additional outside play area and tractor rides
Lynton and Lynmouth - seaside towns. Lynmouth offers a pebble beach, with park at the bottom. Shops and restaurants visible with historic past.
52 residents recomanen
Funicular de Lynton i Lynmouth (Estació superior)
Lee Road
52 residents recomanen
Lynton and Lynmouth - seaside towns. Lynmouth offers a pebble beach, with park at the bottom. Shops and restaurants visible with historic past.
Locally owned zoo, approximately 40 minutes drive
86 residents recomanen
Exmoor Zoo
86 residents recomanen
Locally owned zoo, approximately 40 minutes drive
Local attraction for children with play areas
94 residents recomanen
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
94 residents recomanen
Local attraction for children with play areas
Indoor and outdoor tennis centre
8 residents recomanen
Tarka Tennis Centre
7 Seven Brethren Bank
8 residents recomanen
Indoor and outdoor tennis centre
Buy a glass bottle and fill it up with fresh pasteurised cows milk - even add your own flavours for a milkshake!
The Milkiosk
Unnamed Road
Buy a glass bottle and fill it up with fresh pasteurised cows milk - even add your own flavours for a milkshake!
Privately owned gardens with beautiful wisteria arch, lake and tea gardens.
31 residents recomanen
Marwood Hill Gardens
31 residents recomanen
Privately owned gardens with beautiful wisteria arch, lake and tea gardens.
Surfing lessons - all levels welcome!
11 residents recomanen
Surf SUP Academy - Westward Ho! North Devon
11 residents recomanen
Surfing lessons - all levels welcome!
Brand new leisure centre with swimming pool and indoor ski slope!
8 residents recomanen
Tarka Tennis Centre
7 Seven Brethren Bank
8 residents recomanen
Brand new leisure centre with swimming pool and indoor ski slope!
41 residents recomanen
Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden Close
41 residents recomanen

Food scene

We are spoilt for choice with local produce in North Devon, I would recommend booking, especially during the peak seasons.
5* food and service - booking advised!
6 residents recomanen
Hunters Inn
6 residents recomanen
5* food and service - booking advised!
5* gastro pub with Michelin star aims! Local food, check menu online to see if appeals! Beautiful pub inside and out.
46 residents recomanen
The Farmers Arms
46 residents recomanen
5* gastro pub with Michelin star aims! Local food, check menu online to see if appeals! Beautiful pub inside and out.
Beautiful restaurant in own grounds, previously owned in conjunction with Michael Caines.
7 residents recomanen
Kentisbury Grange Hotel
7 residents recomanen
Beautiful restaurant in own grounds, previously owned in conjunction with Michael Caines.
The BEST fish and chip restaurant - can eat in or take away! Would not recommend anywhere else, won best shop in country!
Pelican Fish Restaurant
1 Oakland Park
The BEST fish and chip restaurant - can eat in or take away! Would not recommend anywhere else, won best shop in country!
Thai restaurant - locally owned and the very best!
55 residents recomanen
Morans Restaurant & Bar
Golf Links Road
55 residents recomanen
Thai restaurant - locally owned and the very best!
Chinese Takeaway - menu can be found online. Approx 5 mins for collection, will deliver.
The Power
1 Bickington Road
Chinese Takeaway - menu can be found online. Approx 5 mins for collection, will deliver.
Located on Barricane beach, just next to Woolacombe, 5-7pm every night in the summer only (so long as it's not raining!) freshly cooked Sri Lanken curries. Check out their Facebook page!!
39 residents recomanen
Barricane Beach Cafe
Woolacombe Rise
39 residents recomanen
Located on Barricane beach, just next to Woolacombe, 5-7pm every night in the summer only (so long as it's not raining!) freshly cooked Sri Lanken curries. Check out their Facebook page!!
Super place for breakfast with parking and direct access to the Tarka Trail equidistant to Barnstaple and Instow - play area for children and picnic spaces.
37 residents recomanen
Fremington Quay
37 residents recomanen
Super place for breakfast with parking and direct access to the Tarka Trail equidistant to Barnstaple and Instow - play area for children and picnic spaces.
The best local food and coffee shop - lots of lovely local produce, thoroughly recommended!
29 residents recomanen
Johns of Instow
4 & 5 Marine Parade
29 residents recomanen
The best local food and coffee shop - lots of lovely local produce, thoroughly recommended!
19 residents recomanen
Westleigh Inn
19 residents recomanen
64 residents recomanen
The Boathouse, Instow
Marine Parade
64 residents recomanen
19 residents recomanen
Number Eight
49 Allhalland St
19 residents recomanen
21 residents recomanen
Chichester Arms
East Street
21 residents recomanen

City/town information

Lovely historic city - beautiful train ride from Barnstaple. Stunning Cathedral and green in centre. Museum, cinema, and large leisure centre.
409 residents recomanen
Exeter
409 residents recomanen
Lovely historic city - beautiful train ride from Barnstaple. Stunning Cathedral and green in centre. Museum, cinema, and large leisure centre.

Adventure

Great adventure for older children and adults!
46 residents recomanen
North Devon Wake Park
46 residents recomanen
Great adventure for older children and adults!
Good activity on rainy days! Very close to barn, and nice coffee shop for adults.
27 residents recomanen
Air Extreme Trampoline Park
1 Lauder Ln
27 residents recomanen
Good activity on rainy days! Very close to barn, and nice coffee shop for adults.
Ilfracombe Princess - coastal and wildlife cruises - contact number: 01271 879727/07837 569667
Ilfracombe Coastal Cruises
3 The Quay
Ilfracombe Princess - coastal and wildlife cruises - contact number: 01271 879727/07837 569667
Local golf club with driving range, also offers restaurant - nice Sunday lunches, booking advised.
9 residents recomanen
Portmore Golf Park
9 residents recomanen
Local golf club with driving range, also offers restaurant - nice Sunday lunches, booking advised.
Listed as one of the best courses in UK - 36 holes available, booking recommended - 01271812436
25 residents recomanen
Saunton Golf Club
25 residents recomanen
Listed as one of the best courses in UK - 36 holes available, booking recommended - 01271812436
All levels and abilities fo clay pigeon shooting
North Devon Shooting Ground
All levels and abilities fo clay pigeon shooting

Rainy Days

On a rainy day, small and local cinema
20 residents recomanen
Scott Cinemas
77 Boutport St
20 residents recomanen
On a rainy day, small and local cinema
Lots of great productions - especially the pantomime at Christmas time!
22 residents recomanen
Queen's Theatre
100 Boutport St
22 residents recomanen
Lots of great productions - especially the pantomime at Christmas time!
Great for rainy or quiet days with children - takes 2-3 days to glaze or can be posted back to home address.
Paint a Pot Studio
5 Exeter Rd
Great for rainy or quiet days with children - takes 2-3 days to glaze or can be posted back to home address.
14 residents recomanen
Funder Zone
14 residents recomanen