Things to do

Here are some suggestions of local attractions and things to do!

On arrival there is a welcome pack in your cottage with more details and leaflets.

Parks & stately homes

  • Exmoor National Park
  • Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves including Halsdon or Meeth Quarry
  • National Trust walks including Heddon Valley (rare butterflies June/July) or Baggy Point
  • Arlington Court - National Trust
  • Watersmeet - National Trust (Near Lynmouth)
  • Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of the Rocks - Lovely day out with the famous cliff railway linking the two villages of Lynton with Lynmouth. Plus the Valley of the Rocks coastal walk (steep walk) or for an easier walk the lovely woodland/waterfalls of Glen Lyn Gorge.
  • Clovelly Fishing Village
  • Hartland Quay, Hartland Point and Hartland Abbey
  • Wistlandpound Reservoir Walk

Parks & stately homes

  • Exmoor National Park
  • Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves including Halsdon or Meeth Quarry
  • National Trust walks including Heddon Valley (rare butterflies June/July) or Baggy Point
  • Arlington Court - National Trust
  • Watersmeet - National Trust (Near Lynmouth)
  • Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of the Rocks - Lovely day out with the famous cliff railway linking the two villages of Lynton with Lynmouth. Plus the Valley of the Rocks coastal walk (steep walk) or for an easier walk the lovely woodland/waterfalls of Glen Lyn Gorge.
  • Clovelly Fishing Village
  • Hartland Quay, Hartland Point and Hartland Abbey
  • Wistlandpound Reservoir Walk

Zoos & Aquariums

  • Exmoor Zoo
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium (Small but informative aquarium)

Zoos & Aquariums

  • Exmoor Zoo
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium (Small but informative aquarium)

Boat Trips

  • Boat trip to Lundy Island on the MS Oldenburg ferry
  • Ilfracombe Sea Safari Caves, Seals, waterfalls and lighthouses
  • Ilfracombe Princess - Coastal and wildlife cruises

Boat Trips

  • Boat trip to Lundy Island on the MS Oldenburg ferry
  • Ilfracombe Sea Safari Caves, Seals, waterfalls and lighthouses
  • Ilfracombe Princess - Coastal and wildlife cruises

Water Sports

  • North Devon Surf School, Westward Ho!
  • North Devon Wake and Aqua Park at the Milky Way, Bideford
  • Dive or swim with seals! Wild Frontier Charters, Ilfracombe

Water Sports

  • North Devon Surf School, Westward Ho!
  • North Devon Wake and Aqua Park at the Milky Way, Bideford
  • Dive or swim with seals! Wild Frontier Charters, Ilfracombe

Fishing

  • Blakewell, Barnstaple - Family fishing suitable for children too
  • Fly Fishing at Blakewell, Barnstaple
  • Sea fishing Bluefin Charters, Ilfracombe

Fishing

  • Blakewell, Barnstaple - Family fishing suitable for children too
  • Fly Fishing at Blakewell, Barnstaple
  • Sea fishing Bluefin Charters, Ilfracombe

Cycling

Tarka Trail - Explore North Devon by bike. Cycle to Fremington Quay for a lovely cream tea/lunch. Hire bikes at Barnstaple Train Station. Or hire bikes at Torrington and cycle to Bideford.

Cycling

Tarka Trail - Explore North Devon by bike. Cycle to Fremington Quay for a lovely cream tea/lunch. Hire bikes at Barnstaple Train Station. Or hire bikes at Torrington and cycle to Bideford.

Indoor swimming

  • High Bullen Golf and Country Club Hotel - Lovely pool with steam room and jacuzzi, families welcome
  • Bude Leisure Centre, Cornwall - An hours drive away but good fun with Flume/Wave machine. Combine with the beach/Clovelly or Little Stars soft play at Milky way for a rainy day out for little ones
  • North Devon Leisure Centre - with café and playground

Indoor swimming

  • High Bullen Golf and Country Club Hotel - Lovely pool with steam room and jacuzzi, families welcome
  • Bude Leisure Centre, Cornwall - An hours drive away but good fun with Flume/Wave machine. Combine with the beach/Clovelly or Little Stars soft play at Milky way for a rainy day out for little ones
  • North Devon Leisure Centre - with café and playground

Gardens

  • RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Torrington - Royal Horticultural Society (Lovely play areas for children too)
  • Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Muddiford, Barnstaple
  • Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh near South Molton

Gardens

  • RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Torrington - Royal Horticultural Society (Lovely play areas for children too)
  • Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Muddiford, Barnstaple
  • Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh near South Molton

Everything else!

  • Golf - Large choice of Golf Courses including Libbaton, Portmore and Saunton
  • Clay Pidgeon shooting - North Devon Shooting Ground, Ilfracombe
  • Dartington Crystal Factory Tour, Torrington
  • Quince Honey Farm, South Molton (Find out how honey is made, lovely restaurant and shop, large soft play for children)
  • Cobbaton Combat Collection, Chittlehampton - private collection of tanks and military vehicles
  • Keypitts Off Road Adventures, Ilfracombe (Land Rover driving, Quad Biking etc)
  • Delicious Ice Cream - Devon's famous Hockings ice cream vans located at Westward Ho! Beach, Instow Beach, Victoria Park at Bideford, Torrington Common, Appledore, Ilfracombe and Sainsburys Barnstaple. Get extra clotted cream on the top for an extra treat!

Everything else!

  • Golf - Large choice of Golf Courses including Libbaton, Portmore and Saunton
  • Clay Pidgeon shooting - North Devon Shooting Ground, Ilfracombe
  • Dartington Crystal Factory Tour, Torrington
  • Quince Honey Farm, South Molton (Find out how honey is made, lovely restaurant and shop, large soft play for children)
  • Cobbaton Combat Collection, Chittlehampton - private collection of tanks and military vehicles
  • Keypitts Off Road Adventures, Ilfracombe (Land Rover driving, Quad Biking etc)
  • Delicious Ice Cream - Devon's famous Hockings ice cream vans located at Westward Ho! Beach, Instow Beach, Victoria Park at Bideford, Torrington Common, Appledore, Ilfracombe and Sainsburys Barnstaple. Get extra clotted cream on the top for an extra treat!