Peter And Mary-Lou’s Guidebook
Sport and Recreation
Friendly Family run 18 hole par 3 golf course, no golf etiquette or handicap required. Jeans and trainers are fine, clubs available to hire. Beware more challenging than it sounds!!
Chulmleigh Golf Course
Leigh RoadFriendly Family run 18 hole par 3 golf course, no golf etiquette or handicap required. Jeans and trainers are fine, clubs available to hire. Beware more challenging than it sounds!!
Open air river fed public swimming pool heated with solar pool covers in the lovely town of Chagford on Dartmoor National Park
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Chagford Swimming Pool
RushfordOpen air river fed public swimming pool heated with solar pool covers in the lovely town of Chagford on Dartmoor National Park
Pay as you go golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a gym/spa set in the lovely countryside village of Chittlehamholt. Lovely setting with panoramic views.
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Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club
Pay as you go golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a gym/spa set in the lovely countryside village of Chittlehamholt. Lovely setting with panoramic views.
On the North Coast of Devon at Watermouth offering Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Coasteering amongst many other watersports.
Lessons and hire available.
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Active Escape
On the North Coast of Devon at Watermouth offering Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Coasteering amongst many other watersports.
Lessons and hire available.
Based on the canal in the historic Exeter Quay offering bike, paddle board, canoe and kayak hire for all the family. A great day out for those who like adventure. Cycle along the Canal Cycle route to Exmouth or follow the Exe Trail around the River Exe estuary.
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Saddles & Paddles
The QuayBased on the canal in the historic Exeter Quay offering bike, paddle board, canoe and kayak hire for all the family. A great day out for those who like adventure. Cycle along the Canal Cycle route to Exmouth or follow the Exe Trail around the River Exe estuary.
30 miles of tarmacked unused railway between Braunton and Meath it offers fairly easy traffic free cycling. Amongst other places bicycles can be hired at Barnstaple, Great Torrington, Bideford, Fremington and Braunton. Family and dog friendly great way to see the Devon countryside. For added adventure take the train from Eggesford Station and hire a bike at Barnstaple station.
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Tarka Trail
30 miles of tarmacked unused railway between Braunton and Meath it offers fairly easy traffic free cycling. Amongst other places bicycles can be hired at Barnstaple, Great Torrington, Bideford, Fremington and Braunton. Family and dog friendly great way to see the Devon countryside. For added adventure take the train from Eggesford Station and hire a bike at Barnstaple station.
Hire a bike at Okehampton station and cycle along the Granite Way across the Meldon Viaduct with stunning views of Dartmoor National Park. The track ends at Lydford and is mostly traffic free.
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Granite Way Cycle Hire Shop
Hire a bike at Okehampton station and cycle along the Granite Way across the Meldon Viaduct with stunning views of Dartmoor National Park. The track ends at Lydford and is mostly traffic free.
Local stables in Chulmleigh offering lessons and recreational rides.
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Bold Try Riding Stables
Leigh RoadLocal stables in Chulmleigh offering lessons and recreational rides.
Set on Dartmoor National Park with pony rides and lots of cute furry animals to enjoy. Free parking, indoor and outdoor play areas and a cafe where you can enjoy a Devon cream tea. Plenty of space to enjoy a picnic. Booking essential for pony rides.
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The Miniature Pony Centre
Set on Dartmoor National Park with pony rides and lots of cute furry animals to enjoy. Free parking, indoor and outdoor play areas and a cafe where you can enjoy a Devon cream tea. Plenty of space to enjoy a picnic. Booking essential for pony rides.
Free admission and dog friendly. Mix with all the resident donkeys. Gift shop and cafe.
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Donkey Sanctuary
Dunscombe LaneFree admission and dog friendly. Mix with all the resident donkeys. Gift shop and cafe.
Experience life on a typical Devon farm and get close up to the animals. Live shows, rides and the biggest roller coaster in Devon. On site cafe, shop, brewery and gin distillery. Great family day out but no dogs.
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The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadExperience life on a typical Devon farm and get close up to the animals. Live shows, rides and the biggest roller coaster in Devon. On site cafe, shop, brewery and gin distillery. Great family day out but no dogs.
Working honey farm with beautiful gardens, guided tours and a soft play area. And of course you can take a pot of honey home with you from the shop.
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Quince Honey Farm
Working honey farm with beautiful gardens, guided tours and a soft play area. And of course you can take a pot of honey home with you from the shop.
A conservation centre set on Exmoor National Park and home to the Beast of Exmoor, a black leopard, along with many other animals and birds. Onsite cafe and covered picnic area.
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Exmoor Zoo
A conservation centre set on Exmoor National Park and home to the Beast of Exmoor, a black leopard, along with many other animals and birds. Onsite cafe and covered picnic area.
Pay as you go 18 hole golf club near Umberleigh, although we don't play it has been recommended to us.
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Libbaton Golf Club
Pay as you go 18 hole golf club near Umberleigh, although we don't play it has been recommended to us.
Set on the North Devon Coast and home to the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster. Combine with a visit to the world famous fishing village of Clovelley with its cobbled streets and quaint harbour.
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
Set on the North Devon Coast and home to the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster. Combine with a visit to the world famous fishing village of Clovelley with its cobbled streets and quaint harbour.
With over 60 rides, live shows, animals galore and soft indoor play area. Located just off the M5 by Exeter and the biggest theme park in Devon.
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Crealy Freizeitpark & Resort
Sidmouth RoadWith over 60 rides, live shows, animals galore and soft indoor play area. Located just off the M5 by Exeter and the biggest theme park in Devon.
All year round tennis on either indoor or outdoor courts and located in Bideford. Lessons and coaching available.
Atlantic Racquet Centre
All year round tennis on either indoor or outdoor courts and located in Bideford. Lessons and coaching available.
All year round tennis on either indoor or outdoor courts. Lessons and coaching available and based in Barnstaple.
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Tarka Tennis Centre
7 Seven Brethren BankAll year round tennis on either indoor or outdoor courts. Lessons and coaching available and based in Barnstaple.
St James Park
Stadium WayHome to Exeter City Football Club and one hour by car or train from your cottage.
Home to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club and one hour by car or train from your cottage
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Sandy Park
Sandy Park WayHome to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club and one hour by car or train from your cottage
Venue for Mens and Ladies International cricket matches and home to Somerset Cricket Club. One hour away by car or by train from your cottage
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Cooper Associates County Ground - Somerset County Cricket Club
Saint James StreetVenue for Mens and Ladies International cricket matches and home to Somerset Cricket Club. One hour away by car or by train from your cottage
Fly fishing and lessons available on a 5 mile stretch of the River Taw within 5 minutes of your cottage.
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Fox and Hounds Country Hotel
Fly fishing and lessons available on a 5 mile stretch of the River Taw within 5 minutes of your cottage.
Coarse and carp fishing in 35 acres of heavily stocked lakes in the lovely Devon countryside. Ideal for beginners or experienced anglers.
Stafford Moor Fishery
Coarse and carp fishing in 35 acres of heavily stocked lakes in the lovely Devon countryside. Ideal for beginners or experienced anglers.
Food scene
Chulmleigh Bakery
East StreetDelicious local bakery with home made bread and cakes made on the premises
The Old Dairy - Tearoom and Deli
Fore StreetCharming local tea room and deli
Eat in or takeaway Indian Food
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Chulmleigh Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Takeaway ..
Fore StreetEat in or takeaway Indian Food
Visit Eggesford Station Cafe for a hearty full English breakfast and pick up provisions next door at The Plant Shed, local organic produce, vegetables and plants (5 minutes from your cottage)
Eggesford
Visit Eggesford Station Cafe for a hearty full English breakfast and pick up provisions next door at The Plant Shed, local organic produce, vegetables and plants (5 minutes from your cottage)
Family run butchers owned by Barry and his son Tom in Winkleigh, especially good beef and barbecue food as well as other meats.
Mad Butcher
Family run butchers owned by Barry and his son Tom in Winkleigh, especially good beef and barbecue food as well as other meats.
Famous local cider producer, buy some to drink whist your here or take some home as a souvenir of your stay in Devon. Great gifts.
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Sam's Cider Produced By Winkleigh Cider
Hatherleigh RoadFamous local cider producer, buy some to drink whist your here or take some home as a souvenir of your stay in Devon. Great gifts.
Overlooking the Beach at the popular surfing destination at Saunton Sands on the North Devon Coast
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Beachside Grill
Overlooking the Beach at the popular surfing destination at Saunton Sands on the North Devon Coast
Delicious Eat in or Takeaway traditional fish and chips in Braunton, close to Saunton sands and Croyde
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Squires
1 Exeter RdDelicious Eat in or Takeaway traditional fish and chips in Braunton, close to Saunton sands and Croyde
Delicious locally caught fresh fish and chips. Close to Fremington Quay and the beach at Instow, which is very dog friendly.
Graylings
2 Higher RdDelicious locally caught fresh fish and chips. Close to Fremington Quay and the beach at Instow, which is very dog friendly.
Deli and cafe in the seaside village of Instow, great place to go after a dog walk on the beach.
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Johns of Instow
4 & 5 Marine ParadeDeli and cafe in the seaside village of Instow, great place to go after a dog walk on the beach.
Deli and cafe in the village of Appledore on the River Torridge estuary with gift shops and galleries.
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Johns Of Appledore
7 The QuayDeli and cafe in the village of Appledore on the River Torridge estuary with gift shops and galleries.
Devon's equivalent to Daylesford Organic. Locally sourced produce, especially the meat and vegetables, with a great cafe, gift shops and outdoor play area.
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Darts Farm Restaurant
Devon's equivalent to Daylesford Organic. Locally sourced produce, especially the meat and vegetables, with a great cafe, gift shops and outdoor play area.
Enjoy a spot of lunch or a drink on the terrace overlooking Instow beach, stunning views
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The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeEnjoy a spot of lunch or a drink on the terrace overlooking Instow beach, stunning views
Delicious locally caught fish at this seafood restaurant in Exeter Quay overlooking the canal and River Exe.
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Rockfish Exeter
9 Haven RdDelicious locally caught fish at this seafood restaurant in Exeter Quay overlooking the canal and River Exe.
Delicious locally caught fish at this seafood on the River Exe estuary and English Channel with great beaches. Take the train from Eggesford to Exmouth and restaurant is close by.
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Rockfish - Exmouth
Pier HeadDelicious locally caught fish at this seafood on the River Exe estuary and English Channel with great beaches. Take the train from Eggesford to Exmouth and restaurant is close by.
Delicious locally caught seafood in this fish restaurant on the Quay in the historic naval town of Dartmouth on the River Dart estuary. Combine with a visit to the National Trust property of Colton Fishacre, crossing the River Dart on a small car ferry.
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Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentDelicious locally caught seafood in this fish restaurant on the Quay in the historic naval town of Dartmouth on the River Dart estuary. Combine with a visit to the National Trust property of Colton Fishacre, crossing the River Dart on a small car ferry.
Take a river taxi from Exmouth to the River Exe Cafe, moored in the middle of the estuary. Very popular so early booking essential.
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River Exe Cafe
Take a river taxi from Exmouth to the River Exe Cafe, moored in the middle of the estuary. Very popular so early booking essential.
Grape & Grain Wine Merchants
130 High StGreat selection of Wines, beers and ciders
Bray Valley Wines
Comprehensive collection of reasonably priced wines
Non profit workers co-operative made of of farmers selling sustainably produced local organic fruit, vegetables and other products. Situated in the Red Lion Yard in Okehampton.
Harvest Workers' Co-op
5 Red Lion YdNon profit workers co-operative made of of farmers selling sustainably produced local organic fruit, vegetables and other products. Situated in the Red Lion Yard in Okehampton.
Retail Therapy
Hilary Johnson Handmade
15 Fore StHilary hand makes unique hand bags and gifts
Catkin Blooms
Exeter RoadLocal flower shop with wonderful gifts
Old fashioned Hardware store where you can find literally anything, if they do not stock it then you probably don't need it!!! Good selection of walking clothes and boots.
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Bowdens
50-54 The SquareOld fashioned Hardware store where you can find literally anything, if they do not stock it then you probably don't need it!!! Good selection of walking clothes and boots.
Watch skilled glass blowers in action in the only remaining large scale glass factory in the UK . Shop in their showroom for glassware, or in their seconds outlet for pieces with slight imperfections.
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Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden CloseWatch skilled glass blowers in action in the only remaining large scale glass factory in the UK . Shop in their showroom for glassware, or in their seconds outlet for pieces with slight imperfections.
Pub
The Red Lion Hotel
East StreetLocal Pub with delicious home made pizzas
Local pub to drop in for drink, but average food and a 25 minute walk from your cottage.
The Lymington Arms
Lama CrossLocal pub to drop in for drink, but average food and a 25 minute walk from your cottage.
Local thatched roof pub in Winkleigh with good decent pub food.
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The Kings Arms
Chapel StreetLocal thatched roof pub in Winkleigh with good decent pub food.
Seven Stars
High StreetLocals pub with sky sports in the village of Winkleigh
The Old Malt Scoop Inn
Lapford BridgeLocal pub serving traditional pub food
Thatched roof pub in the charming village of Kings Nympton. Run by Robert and Deborah, great food, cask ales and ciders. Definitely worth a visit.
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The Grove Inn
Thatched roof pub in the charming village of Kings Nympton. Run by Robert and Deborah, great food, cask ales and ciders. Definitely worth a visit.
Scene of where Michael Morpugo got inspired to write War Horse talking to World War I veterans by the inglenook fireplace. Thatched roof, good beer and cider with traditional pub food. Lovely place to have a drink outside in the evening looking out across Dartmoor National Park. The famous Devon photographer, James Revillious, is buried at the local church.
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Duke Of York Inn
Scene of where Michael Morpugo got inspired to write War Horse talking to World War I veterans by the inglenook fireplace. Thatched roof, good beer and cider with traditional pub food. Lovely place to have a drink outside in the evening looking out across Dartmoor National Park. The famous Devon photographer, James Revillious, is buried at the local church.
Very good pub food, especially Sunday lunch in the quaint village of Yeoford near Crediton. Family and dog friendly.
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The Duck at Yeoford
Very good pub food, especially Sunday lunch in the quaint village of Yeoford near Crediton. Family and dog friendly.
Family pub and restaurant with lovely gardens and an indoor play area for small children set in the rolling hills of the Devon countryside
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The Waie Inn
Family pub and restaurant with lovely gardens and an indoor play area for small children set in the rolling hills of the Devon countryside
Great food, cask ales and cider in the quaint village of Roborough, close to the RHS Garden at Rosemoor.
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The New Inn
West RoadGreat food, cask ales and cider in the quaint village of Roborough, close to the RHS Garden at Rosemoor.
Popular pub with surfers and holiday makers in the North Devon seaside village of Croyde
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The Thatch
14 Hobb's HillPopular pub with surfers and holiday makers in the North Devon seaside village of Croyde
Good pub food after a walk on Instow beach, especially for Sunday lunch.
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Instow Arms
Marine ParadeGood pub food after a walk on Instow beach, especially for Sunday lunch.
Set in the charming Dartmoor village of North Bovey, this thatched roof pub serves delicious food indoor or outside.
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Ring Of Bells Inn
Set in the charming Dartmoor village of North Bovey, this thatched roof pub serves delicious food indoor or outside.
Relax with a drink by the historic pack horse bridge at Fingle Inn and enjoy a walk along the banks of the River Teign. Average food, big portions but expensive.
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Fingle Bridge Inn
Relax with a drink by the historic pack horse bridge at Fingle Inn and enjoy a walk along the banks of the River Teign. Average food, big portions but expensive.
Enjoy good quality food at this pub after a walk around Lydford Gorge or a walk up to the stone cross at Brat Tor
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The Dartmoor Inn
Enjoy good quality food at this pub after a walk around Lydford Gorge or a walk up to the stone cross at Brat Tor
Situated in the middle of Exmoor National Park, great spot for lunch or a drink after a walk up to Dunkery Beacon. In spring walk from the pub through the incredible Snowdrop Valley.
Rest & Be Thankful Inn
Situated in the middle of Exmoor National Park, great spot for lunch or a drink after a walk up to Dunkery Beacon. In spring walk from the pub through the incredible Snowdrop Valley.
Good food and drinks in this friendly pub on Exmoor National Park. Lovely spot to stop after a walk along the River Barle with its wild swimming pool. Be sure to visit the historic Landacre Bridge which is close by on the River Barle.
The Exmoor Forest Inn
Good food and drinks in this friendly pub on Exmoor National Park. Lovely spot to stop after a walk along the River Barle with its wild swimming pool. Be sure to visit the historic Landacre Bridge which is close by on the River Barle.
Chagford is a delightful historic town on Dartmoor National Park with its gift shops, galleries and delis, the Globe Inn is a great pub for a drink or spot of lunch. Combine with a walk around Fernworthy Reservoir or walk up Hound Tor.
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The Globe Inn Chagford
9 High StChagford is a delightful historic town on Dartmoor National Park with its gift shops, galleries and delis, the Globe Inn is a great pub for a drink or spot of lunch. Combine with a walk around Fernworthy Reservoir or walk up Hound Tor.
Set in the middle of Dartmoor, stop here for a drink or lunch after a walk to the famous stunted oak trees at Wistman's Wood
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Two Bridges Hotel
Set in the middle of Dartmoor, stop here for a drink or lunch after a walk to the famous stunted oak trees at Wistman's Wood
Lovely pub in the rural countryside village of Chittlehamholt. Good food indoor or outside. Great place to have drink after playing golf or tennis at High Bullen Hotel.
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The Exeter Inn
Lovely pub in the rural countryside village of Chittlehamholt. Good food indoor or outside. Great place to have drink after playing golf or tennis at High Bullen Hotel.
Highest pub on Dartmoor, lovely spot to stop for a drink and look out across the moors of the National Park.
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Warren House Inn
Highest pub on Dartmoor, lovely spot to stop for a drink and look out across the moors of the National Park.
Markets
Every Thursday and Saturday Morning. Exceptional market for food and unusual local gifts, especially John Wilkinson's book stall and paintings by the famous Exmoor artist, Ken Hildrew.
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South Molton Pannier Market
Broad StreetEvery Thursday and Saturday Morning. Exceptional market for food and unusual local gifts, especially John Wilkinson's book stall and paintings by the famous Exmoor artist, Ken Hildrew.
Neighbourhoods
Fantastic Surfing Beach on the North Devon coast. Wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
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Saunton
Fantastic Surfing Beach on the North Devon coast. Wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
Stunning sandy beach at Woolacombe. Favourite of surfers where wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
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Woolacombe
Stunning sandy beach at Woolacombe. Favourite of surfers where wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
Popular surfing beach on the North coast of Devon. Wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
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Croyde Bay
Popular surfing beach on the North coast of Devon. Wetsuit, surf board hire and lessons available
Visit the world famous North Devon fishing village of Clovelly with its steep cobbled streets and picturesque harbour
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Clovelly
Visit the world famous North Devon fishing village of Clovelly with its steep cobbled streets and picturesque harbour
Situated on the Exeter Canal and River Exe, the historic Quays are a bustling area with shops and restaurants. Hire a bicycle, kayak, canoe or Paddle board and explore the area.
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Exeter Quay
Haven Banks - The QuaySituated on the Exeter Canal and River Exe, the historic Quays are a bustling area with shops and restaurants. Hire a bicycle, kayak, canoe or Paddle board and explore the area.
Gallery and Museum
Community museum and art gallery with French bistro cafe and shop in Victoria Park in the centre of Bideford
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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadCommunity museum and art gallery with French bistro cafe and shop in Victoria Park in the centre of Bideford
Located in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is an exhibition space and gallery showcasing contemporary craft and design from all over the South West. If you are in the area then definitely worth visiting, with pieces to suit all budgets.
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Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Fore StreetLocated in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is an exhibition space and gallery showcasing contemporary craft and design from all over the South West. If you are in the area then definitely worth visiting, with pieces to suit all budgets.
Museum and art gallery with a collection of local and international artefacts and paintings. It holds significant and diverse collections in areas such as zoology, anthropology, fine art, local and oversea archeology and geology. Admission is free.
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen StreetMuseum and art gallery with a collection of local and international artefacts and paintings. It holds significant and diverse collections in areas such as zoology, anthropology, fine art, local and oversea archeology and geology. Admission is free.