Lindsay’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A picturesque traditional fishing village built on a steep hill. Post and shopping is delivered to the villagers by sled! Entry is via the visitor centre and there is a charge.
You can wander down the steep cobbled streets and explore the passageways and quaint shops.
If you are less mobile there is a landrover to drive visitors up and down. If you are planning to walk back you you will want to save a bit of energy!
Donkey rides are available at the visitor centre.
Watch out for special events such as the East Fudge Hunt and the September Lobster Festival.
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Clovelly
A picturesque traditional fishing village built on a steep hill. Post and shopping is delivered to the villagers by sled! Entry is via the visitor centre and there is a charge.
You can wander down the steep cobbled streets and explore the passageways and quaint shops.
If you are less mobile there is a landrover to drive visitors up and down. If you are planning to walk back you you will want to save a bit of energy!
Donkey rides are available at the visitor centre.
Watch out for special events such as the East Fudge Hunt and the September Lobster Festival.
Lundy Island is a great place to go walking, learn about local history and watch wildlife. It's particularly famed for its seal colony and puffins. You can book a day trip to Lundy from Bideford Quay. Bring your sea legs as the crossing is sometimes a little rough!
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Lundy
Lundy Island is a great place to go walking, learn about local history and watch wildlife. It's particularly famed for its seal colony and puffins. You can book a day trip to Lundy from Bideford Quay. Bring your sea legs as the crossing is sometimes a little rough!
Beautiful little fishing village. A 5 minute drive or 12 minute cycle from Atlantic Lookout. Bring the children and go crabbing on the sea wall or enjoy coffee and cake in one of the lovely cafes. Wander the tiny lanes and find the independent gift shops.
If you get the timing right there is a small chain ferry that runs between Appledore and Instow. Boat times can be found at www.appledoreinstowferry.com. It doesn't run if the weather is inclement.
If you are visiting in mid September don't miss the Appledore Book Festival which always boasts an impressive line up of both nationally famous and local authors.
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Appledore
Beautiful little fishing village. A 5 minute drive or 12 minute cycle from Atlantic Lookout. Bring the children and go crabbing on the sea wall or enjoy coffee and cake in one of the lovely cafes. Wander the tiny lanes and find the independent gift shops.
If you get the timing right there is a small chain ferry that runs between Appledore and Instow. Boat times can be found at www.appledoreinstowferry.com. It doesn't run if the weather is inclement.
If you are visiting in mid September don't miss the Appledore Book Festival which always boasts an impressive line up of both nationally famous and local authors.
Beautiful village on the opposite side of the estuary from Northam.
Fantastic place to watch the sun set.
Enjoy a walk on the beach and an evening meal at one of the several good restaurants/ pubs.
Parking can be tricky. Please be aware that the 'cricket club' car park is operated by ANPR cameras and they are very quick to issue fines if you overstay your ticket.
If you get the timing right there is a chain ferry boat from Instow to Appledore and back which is fun. Boat times can be found at www.appledoreinstowferry.com (it doesn't run if the weather is inclement)
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Instow
Beautiful village on the opposite side of the estuary from Northam.
Fantastic place to watch the sun set.
Enjoy a walk on the beach and an evening meal at one of the several good restaurants/ pubs.
Parking can be tricky. Please be aware that the 'cricket club' car park is operated by ANPR cameras and they are very quick to issue fines if you overstay your ticket.
If you get the timing right there is a chain ferry boat from Instow to Appledore and back which is fun. Boat times can be found at www.appledoreinstowferry.com (it doesn't run if the weather is inclement)
The South West coast path runs all around the coast from Somerset all the way through Devon and Cornwall and back into South Devon and beyond. You can pick this up very easily in Westward Ho!. This section is pretty flat and well paved for walking or cycling.
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South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathThe South West coast path runs all around the coast from Somerset all the way through Devon and Cornwall and back into South Devon and beyond. You can pick this up very easily in Westward Ho!. This section is pretty flat and well paved for walking or cycling.
Lovely cafe on the Tarka Trail. Great place to hire bikes from and cycle in either direction along the estuary enjoying beautiful views.
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Fremington Quay
Lovely cafe on the Tarka Trail. Great place to hire bikes from and cycle in either direction along the estuary enjoying beautiful views.
Sandymere Beach is the closest beach to the apartment. There are several miles of beautiful golden sand. You can drive across Northam Burrows and park right behind the Pebble Ridge for very quick beach access. The pebbles are actually very large stones that were placed there to prevent coastal erosion. There is a walkway over them but take care with young children so they don't hurt themselves. At high tide the sea comes right up to the pebbles, at low tide it's quite a walk down to the sea.
Sandymere
Sandymere Beach is the closest beach to the apartment. There are several miles of beautiful golden sand. You can drive across Northam Burrows and park right behind the Pebble Ridge for very quick beach access. The pebbles are actually very large stones that were placed there to prevent coastal erosion. There is a walkway over them but take care with young children so they don't hurt themselves. At high tide the sea comes right up to the pebbles, at low tide it's quite a walk down to the sea.
take a wander to the sea pool in Westward Ho! and enjoy a sea dip out of the waves. Great for children. Not recommended at high tide or when there is big swell. The pool is not lifeguarded.
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Westward Ho! Sea Pool
40 S W Coast Pathtake a wander to the sea pool in Westward Ho! and enjoy a sea dip out of the waves. Great for children. Not recommended at high tide or when there is big swell. The pool is not lifeguarded.
Slightly more off the beaten track. Another beautiful North Devon Beach. Shale rather than sand. This beach has RNLI cover in high season.
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Sandymouth Bay Beach
Slightly more off the beaten track. Another beautiful North Devon Beach. Shale rather than sand. This beach has RNLI cover in high season.
Truly stunning gardens that are really pleasant to walk around. There is a restaurant here and several children's play areas. Check online for children's entertainment and craft days during the summer months.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Truly stunning gardens that are really pleasant to walk around. There is a restaurant here and several children's play areas. Check online for children's entertainment and craft days during the summer months.
Entertainment
Sheep themed family fun. Some small rides. Lots of animals and opportunities to pet them. Cheer on your favourite sheep in the sheep race! Great family fun for younger children.
This is a great place to visit on any day but there is plenty of indoor space and a giant soft play area for if the weather isn't great.
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The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadSheep themed family fun. Some small rides. Lots of animals and opportunities to pet them. Cheer on your favourite sheep in the sheep race! Great family fun for younger children.
This is a great place to visit on any day but there is plenty of indoor space and a giant soft play area for if the weather isn't great.
A small theme park with some fun rides. Great family fun.
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
A small theme park with some fun rides. Great family fun.
For more adventurous water lovers. The wake park offers wakeboarding on zip lines for all levels from complete beginners to world champions.
There is also an inflatable assault course which is brilliant fun.
Be sure to book in advance
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North Devon Wake Park
For more adventurous water lovers. The wake park offers wakeboarding on zip lines for all levels from complete beginners to world champions.
There is also an inflatable assault course which is brilliant fun.
Be sure to book in advance
Great outdoor activity centre. You can book children into outdoor activity days and sometimes half days. Outdoor heated pool and lots of other outdoor activities. Pre booking essential.
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Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre
Great outdoor activity centre. You can book children into outdoor activity days and sometimes half days. Outdoor heated pool and lots of other outdoor activities. Pre booking essential.
This fab shop is the premier place for kitesurfing kit. It is also the location for the FREE2HIRE bodyboard scheme that operates in Westward Ho! They have 6 adult and 6 kids wooden belly boards which you can book to use.
Westward Ho! is the first village in the UK to ban the sale of polystyrene bodyboards because of their negative environmental impact. Every year thousands of polystyrene bodyboards are abandoned in the South West and they break down and do untold damage to marine environments. Definitely worth a visit!
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Kitemare Surf & Kite Shop
This fab shop is the premier place for kitesurfing kit. It is also the location for the FREE2HIRE bodyboard scheme that operates in Westward Ho! They have 6 adult and 6 kids wooden belly boards which you can book to use.
Westward Ho! is the first village in the UK to ban the sale of polystyrene bodyboards because of their negative environmental impact. Every year thousands of polystyrene bodyboards are abandoned in the South West and they break down and do untold damage to marine environments. Definitely worth a visit!
Great rainy day fun! Houses a cafe overlooking the trampoline area. Booking essential.
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Air Extreme Trampoline Park
1 Lauder LnGreat rainy day fun! Houses a cafe overlooking the trampoline area. Booking essential.
Book surf lessons whatever level you are. Friendly, well run surf school.
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North Devon Surf School
1 Pebbleridge RdBook surf lessons whatever level you are. Friendly, well run surf school.
A sea pool with a difference and worth a trip along the Atlantic Highway to Cornwall. 92 metres long and very deep in places. Have a sea water swim without the waves. Always open, but not recommended 2 hours either side of high tide.
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Bude Sea Pool
A sea pool with a difference and worth a trip along the Atlantic Highway to Cornwall. 92 metres long and very deep in places. Have a sea water swim without the waves. Always open, but not recommended 2 hours either side of high tide.
James is an experienced, friendly and enthusiastic surf and paddleboard instructor. Give him a call and he will organise a great lesson or paddleboard tour for you.
Sandy Sup & Surf, North Devon
James is an experienced, friendly and enthusiastic surf and paddleboard instructor. Give him a call and he will organise a great lesson or paddleboard tour for you.
City/town information
Barnstaple is the largest local town, and boasts a thriving pannier market. It has a good high street and several large supermarkets. There is a small museum which is interesting for adults and children alike. There are several bars, cafes and restaurants.
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Barnstaple
Barnstaple is the largest local town, and boasts a thriving pannier market. It has a good high street and several large supermarkets. There is a small museum which is interesting for adults and children alike. There are several bars, cafes and restaurants.
Just over an hours drive, Exeter is the county capital. It has a beautiful old cathedral situated on a lovely green. There is also Exeter Quay which has independent shops, restaurants and cafes where you can pass an enjoyable hour or 2. You can also find river based watersports to book such as kayaking and SUP as well as Clip n Climb which is great safe indoor climbing fun for children in particular.
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Exeter
Just over an hours drive, Exeter is the county capital. It has a beautiful old cathedral situated on a lovely green. There is also Exeter Quay which has independent shops, restaurants and cafes where you can pass an enjoyable hour or 2. You can also find river based watersports to book such as kayaking and SUP as well as Clip n Climb which is great safe indoor climbing fun for children in particular.
Food scene
This is a local favourite cafe, serving delicious cakes and drinks! Booking in advance is highly recommended!
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Tea On The Green
Golf Links RoadThis is a local favourite cafe, serving delicious cakes and drinks! Booking in advance is highly recommended!
Tea By The Taw
The StrandPopular cafe serving lovely cakes and snacks.
Upmarket deli selling an amazing array of food. Enjoy a takeaway coffee or sit down for a snack in the cafe.
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Johns of Instow
4 & 5 Marine ParadeUpmarket deli selling an amazing array of food. Enjoy a takeaway coffee or sit down for a snack in the cafe.
Upmarket deli and cafe selling an amazing array of food to take home. Enjoy a coffee to take away or sit down for a hot snack.
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Johns Of Appledore
7 The QuayUpmarket deli and cafe selling an amazing array of food to take home. Enjoy a coffee to take away or sit down for a hot snack.
Great pub. Good range of food. Highly recommended. Best to book in advance if possible
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The Pig On The Hill
Pusehill RoadGreat pub. Good range of food. Highly recommended. Best to book in advance if possible
The Coffee Cabin
22 The QuayDelicious coffee, cakes and snacks
The Royal George
Irsha StreetGourmet dining and great views! Booking recommended.
The Thatched Inn
Hillsborough RoadTraditional pub serving good pub food.
Amazing gastro pub. Gets rave reviews. Booking is essential.
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The Farmers Arms
Amazing gastro pub. Gets rave reviews. Booking is essential.
Lovely Thai restaurant. Great range of authentic thai food.
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Morans Restaurant & Bar
Golf Links RoadLovely Thai restaurant. Great range of authentic thai food.
Lovely bar and restaurant with panoramic views from the upstairs balcony. A great place to enjoy a sunset drink. Quite pricey for a meal!
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The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeLovely bar and restaurant with panoramic views from the upstairs balcony. A great place to enjoy a sunset drink. Quite pricey for a meal!
The Wayfarer Inn
Lane End RoadNice pub/restaurant in Instow.
This isn't just a wedding venue and is a stunning location for a nice meal or a sunset drink on the terrace overlooking the water.
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Pier House Wedding Venue North Devon
Merley RoadThis isn't just a wedding venue and is a stunning location for a nice meal or a sunset drink on the terrace overlooking the water.
Instow Arms
Marine ParadeFamily friendly pub with quirky upstairs area
Family owned wood fired pizza restaurant. Absolutely delicious pizzas. Please check opening hours if visiting out of season and book ahead if possible as it's popular!
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Flame Factory
9 The QuayFamily owned wood fired pizza restaurant. Absolutely delicious pizzas. Please check opening hours if visiting out of season and book ahead if possible as it's popular!