Jo's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful beaches to walk, explore, relax and revitalise! Coastlines to see and seas to surf!
Our favourite beach- vast, wild and spacious. Great surf too!
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Saunton Sands
Our favourite beach- vast, wild and spacious. Great surf too!
Awesome beach! Little bit of paradise and excellent surf!
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Putsborough Beach
Vention LaneAwesome beach! Little bit of paradise and excellent surf!
Croyde Bay
National Trust - Baggy Point
Moor LaneStunning walk- whatever the weather!
Braunton Burrows
Incredible place!
Appledore
Pretty little village, hosts an annual literature festival.
Instow
Mortehoe
Striking coastal scenery
Walk out of the village and escape to the breathtaking beauty of Exmoor. Hike up the hills of ‘Great’ and ‘Little’ Hangman Hills.
Combe Martin Bay
Walk out of the village and escape to the breathtaking beauty of Exmoor. Hike up the hills of ‘Great’ and ‘Little’ Hangman Hills.
Ilfracombe Harbour
10A The QuayWoolacombe
Lynton and Lynmouth
Rapparee Cove, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ, Vereinigtes Königreich
Food scene
Cosy pubs, cool cafes , fish and chips, cream teas, Sunday roasts and a Michelin Star restaurant.
The Porthole
Marine DriveLocated on marine drive in woolacombe
We think this is one of the best Sunday roasts in North Devon. Lovely old, friendly pub.
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The Rock Inn
Rock HillWe think this is one of the best Sunday roasts in North Devon. Lovely old, friendly pub.
Squires
1 Exeter RdAbsolutely the best sit down fish and chips there is!
Cream tea in a National Trust cafe by Croyde bay👍👍👍
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Sandleigh Tea Room & Garden
Moor LaneCream tea in a National Trust cafe by Croyde bay👍👍👍
Brilliant pub, highly recommend for a day time meal and pint or an evening out!
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The Kings Arms
Chapel StreetBrilliant pub, highly recommend for a day time meal and pint or an evening out!
Johns of Instow
4 & 5 Marine ParadeCream teas, crab sandwiches and much more in this cute boat cafe in a quiet little harbour.
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STORM IN A TEACUP * BOAT CAFE * ILFRACOMBE
Cream teas, crab sandwiches and much more in this cute boat cafe in a quiet little harbour.
Highly recommended, delicious authentic Sri Lankan curry on beautiful little beach.
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Barricane Beach Cafe
Woolacombe RiseHighly recommended, delicious authentic Sri Lankan curry on beautiful little beach.
Stunning pub now owned by the National trust in the middle of Exmoor.
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Hunter's Inn
Stunning pub now owned by the National trust in the middle of Exmoor.
The Grampus
Great place for burgers, prawns, ribs and salads or a post surf beer or luxury hot chocolate.
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Beachside Grill
Great place for burgers, prawns, ribs and salads or a post surf beer or luxury hot chocolate.
I love the fresh, strong coffee and delicious sandwiches they make with their homemade bread.
No 28 The Cookery
4 St James PlI love the fresh, strong coffee and delicious sandwiches they make with their homemade bread.
Roots Braunton
1 Exeter RdFalafels, smoothies and salads. Yumz.
New Coast Kitchen
1 St Mary's RdStacc
13-14 The Promenade51 Degrees North Coffee Company
8 Velator DriveThe Appledore Bakery
13 Allhalland StTarko Lounge
20 Green Lanes Shopping CentreHeartbreak Hotel Coffee
4 Caen StThe beach cafe downend
Down LnCafe Croyde Bay
Cook Island
Stunning views of Ilfracombe harbour from this cafe attached to the new water sports centre at Larkstone, Ilfracombe.
Open morning- eve, for breakfast, lunch and dinners .
Coffees and cocktails! Amazing place!
The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar
Stunning views of Ilfracombe harbour from this cafe attached to the new water sports centre at Larkstone, Ilfracombe.
Open morning- eve, for breakfast, lunch and dinners .
Coffees and cocktails! Amazing place!
The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar
Art and museums
Must see when in North Devon- Damien Hirst’s long term loan to Ilfracombe; Verity. Love it or loathe it it’s certainly striking!
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Verity
Must see when in North Devon- Damien Hirst’s long term loan to Ilfracombe; Verity. Love it or loathe it it’s certainly striking!
Amazing, quirky sculpture gardens and great tapas aka “slow food.”
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Broomhill Art Hotel
Amazing, quirky sculpture gardens and great tapas aka “slow food.”
Lovely little gallery in Victoria Park in Bideford. Make sure you visit the tres bien French cafe attached!
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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadLovely little gallery in Victoria Park in Bideford. Make sure you visit the tres bien French cafe attached!
Lynton Toy Museum and Shop
29A Lee RdIlfracombe Museum
Wilder RoadThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The SquareMortehoe Museum
Museum of British Surfing
Caen StreetPamper
Salt Hair/Beauty
4 Caen StStylish hair salon, great for wedding guests and those in need of a revamp!
Boho Beauty, Braunton
6 Chaloner's RoadEye brows, facials, massages and manis - this place has it all and more.
Hands On Clinic
Caen GardensFloatation tank and massages. Blissful!
Saunton Sands Hotel
Saunton RoadFor decedent pampering book a spa date here.
Shops
Our favourite local independent shops.
Independent health food emporium, stock up on food, supplements, eco products and sour dough.
Nourish Stores
Exeter RoadIndependent health food emporium, stock up on food, supplements, eco products and sour dough.
Wanderlust Life
14 Caen StJosie's Interiors
10 Cooper StHigh Street Barnstaple
Parks and open spaces
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Arlington Court
Bicclescombe Park
Bicclescombe ParkKnightshayes Gardens National Trust
Active activities
Tarka Trail