Things to do

Walking – there are over 70 miles of way marked trails on Exmoor. Nearby highlights include the wilds of Longstone ( ancient standing stone high on the moor ), Pinkworthy Pond, the Doone Valley and Heddons Mouth.

Beaches – North Devon has some of the most spectacular coastline in Europe. There are impressive cliffs, small coves and huge sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde, with good surfing too!

Golf – Saunton Sands, Barnstaple and Ilfracombe are nearest.

Sightseeing – West Somerset railway – 20 miles of restored steam branch line running from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard.

Lynmouth – Water powered cliff railway, coastal and sea fishing trips. Glen Lyn Gorge. The Valley of the Rocks. Cinema.

Horse drawn tours – Moorland trips by Shire horse pulled wagon.

National Trust – Arlington Court, Holnicote Estate and Dunster Castle all nearby.

Pony Trekking – several stables nearby.

Lundy Island – day trips from Bideford and Ilfracombe.

Barnstaple – regional centre with good shopping, pannier market and “butchers row”. Brannams pottery. Broomhill sculpture gardens.

Cycling – mountain bike hire in Lynton.

Children – Combe Martin Dinosaur and Wildlife Park. The Big Sheep. Watermouth Castle. Keypitts quads. Go karting and paintball.

Fishing – brown and rainbow trout fishing at Wistlandpound reservoir.

We can arrange fishing on our own stretch of the River Taw for salmon and sea trout.