What an amazing location; snuggled in the North Devon countryside, yet only minutes from the sea. Sandy beaches, secret hidden coves and Exmoor National Park, all within easy reach. Surfing beaches, vibrant beach huts, unique sculptures, fishing harbours, rock pool coves and breathtaking walks.
"The beaches are fantastic. Truly an amazing location to explore the North Devon coastline. Within minutes you can see the sea and it's an easy drive to so many stunning beaches. We loved body boarding, both in the sea and on the dunes at Woolacombe and kayaking around to Broadsands. Alex and Nick are like a walking talking local guide book, with great ideas of where to go. One week was not long enough...we have already booked again for next year!"
Rob 2018
Rob 2018
North Devon has so much to offer, breathtaking scenery and a plethora of activities for all ages and abilities. You will love discovering the local area, whatever the weather.
There is something for everyone; including exploring beaches, walking the coastal path and biking the Tarka Trail. Many local family friendly attractions like the Ultimate Adventure Centre, The MilkyWay, The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo, Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe Tunnel Beaches, Marwood Gardens, Ilfracombe Aquarium and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, are all close by.
There is something for everyone; including exploring beaches, walking the coastal path and biking the Tarka Trail. Many local family friendly attractions like the Ultimate Adventure Centre, The MilkyWay, The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo, Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe Tunnel Beaches, Marwood Gardens, Ilfracombe Aquarium and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, are all close by.
There is much to see and do, including four wonderful golden sandy beaches, along with many coves and rock pooling beaches. It is a great place for walking, sand castle building, body boarding, kayaking, surfing, SUP, dune sledging, horse riding, biking, quad biking and coasteering. Close by the Tarka trail offers a family friendly bike riding route,
whilst for the more adventurous the North Devon mountain bike trail is only a few miles away.
whilst for the more adventurous the North Devon mountain bike trail is only a few miles away.
Woolacombe Sands
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Woolacombe is a beautiful beach, 3 miles of golden sands which has been voted one of Britain’s best. Popular with surfers and body boarders and renowned for it’s water quality, cleanliness and facilities. Lifeguards are present to ensure safe family swimming during the summer.
If you prefer more secluded spots, there are plenty of other beaches around Woolacombe to explore such as Combesgate and Barricane, tasting their famous Sri Lankan curries is a must! The National Trust coastline has some breathtaking walks with stunning views. The South West Coastal Path from Mortehoe to Baggy Point and beyond. These walks suit all abilities, novice or keen ramblers. |
Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. Don't miss Damien Hirst's world renowned sculpture of Verity in this seaside town full of curious coastal charm and delicious local food.
You will find plenty to do in and around Ilfracombe with a terrific range of activities available to suit all tastes including walking, swimming, fishing, horse riding, cycling, surfing, clay pigeon shooting, sub-aqua diving, golf, quad biking or simply exploring. Jump on a boat to Lundy Island for an amazing day out and see if you can spot the dolphins and seals along the way. |
Exmoor National Park
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Exmoor is an amazing place, you can walk along the highest cliffs in England and soak in the stunning views, or relax and enjoy a cream tea by the side of a babbling brook.
Family friendly footpaths and secret swimming holes, there really is so much to find and do. Exmoor is recognised as one of the best locations for walking in Europe and has fanastic road cycling with amazing views and challenging hills to cycle up. Tough enough for the The Tour of Britain 2018. Tarr Steps is a great circular walk with rope swings across the river, huge stone steps across the ford and good luck money trees to be found. Have a go at placing your penny onto the tree trunk and see what good luck it brings you! Explore the mysterious and very special woodlands, or park up in the many view points on the heather topped moorland. You will see the Exmoor ponies, you may even be lucky enough to see the wild red deer. |
Broadsands
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Broadsands is a total hidden gem. This beach is only accessible by the adventurous, a fairly precarious steep climb down 220 steps and watch out for the missing steps on the way down.
Definitely an adventure to be had and you are rewarded by a beautiful sheltered beach, perfect for exploring and swimming. Or hire a kayak or SUP from Combe Martin and arrive at the beach by paddle! Or for the more adventurous, head around to Watermouth Cove to try some coasteering and feel the adrenaline pump as you jump from 30ft rocks into the sea below. |
"A fantastic place in the middle of the outstanding beauty of North Devon. A perfect holiday spot - at any time of the year - with many highly worthwhile places -north-south-east-west - within a short and easy drive."
James 2018