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.
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
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 .
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:
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
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