Out and about

Beautiful National Parks and quaint towns and villages are all waiting to be explored… of course when you are in Devon, you must treat yourself to a yummy cream tea.

IMG_20141028_155215 View of Appledore from Instowe beach

There are so many places to explore ranging from sandy beaches, theme parks, shopping centres and more…

Our favourite beaches are

  • Instow – about 15 mins drive
  • Bude – about 25 mins drive
  • Saunton Beach – about 30mins drive
  • Westwood Ho! – about 15mins drive – Blue flag beach
  • Bucks cross – is a pebble beach about 5 mins drive or can be walked to – maps are available in the information folder

ipp      The Torrington cycle trail path

There are many more beaches to discover in North Devon and across the border to Cornwall – Please see the map on the wall in the holiday home and the information folder for details .

Saunton Beach                                                   ipp

In the holiday home i have left an information folder with leaflets and brochures to give you an idea of what is in the local area for you to do. I would suggest that you visit:

ipp  Instowe beach – lovely soft sand

  • Clovelly – just 3 miles away
  • Appledore – about 15 minute drive
    • Bideford – about 6 miles away
  • Crealy Adventure Park
  • The Big Sheep                                                                ipp

There are cycle routes along the coast and some excellent walking routes.

LOCAL EVENTS :

MAY:

  • Torrington Mayfair
  • Devon Country Show
  • North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival

JUNE                                                                                                                    Bideford town centre shopping area

  • Goldcoast Oceanfest

JULY

  • Clovelly Maritime Festival
  • Somersault Festival

AUGUST

  • North Devon Show
  • UK National Sandcastle Competition

SEPTEMBER

  • Bideford Carnival
  • Lobster and crab festival