Experience Devon 2016

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In partnership with 

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Devon offers something 

for all ages, all year round 

Vibrant 

Waterfronts 

With over 50 

beaches to choose from 

Majestic 

Scenery 

Boasting five 

areas of natural beauty 

www.visitdevon.co.uk

A warm 

Welcome 

to the Experience Devon 2016 guide. 

The county of Devon offers something for all ages, all 

year round. In fact, one of the hardest decisions you 

will have to make about your trip to this diverse county 

is where to go first! In addition to beautiful golden 

beaches and stunning scenery, we are blessed with 

rustic villages and towns, historic buildings and two 

National Parks. 

Devon is proud to boast no less than 5 areas of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty, a UNESCO Biosphere 

Reserve, a UNESCO Geopark, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site and two National Parks. Possibly the 

most famous of which is Dartmoor with over 350 

square miles to explore. 

The famous historic cities of Plymouth, where Sir 

Francis Drake set sail to circumnavigate the globe in 

1577, and Exeter, where parts of the Roman Wall still 

remain, are both full of excitement and entertainment. 

Couple this with some superb shopping from main 

high street retailers to independent shops and 

boutiques, they are a must for the whole family. 

The gateway to the English Riviera and the UNESCOstamped 

Geopark is Torquay, a place teeming with 

maritime history and playing host to a number of 

sporting events including the Riviera’s own regatta. 

South Devon’s beautiful coast and undulating hills are 

backdropped by the dramatic wilderness of Dartmoor, 

making it a region of contrasts. Throughout South 

Devon, there is an abundance of galleries, music 

festivals and alternative lifestyle centres. 

North Devon has its own unique character, with the 

rugged beauty of Exmoor National Park, a perfect 

location for hiking or mountain biking, to golden sand 

beaches and excellent surf. It is also home to many 

stately homes, with their glorious grounds, through to 

the steep cobbled street and deep blue harbour in the 

timeless village of Clovelly. 

With so much to offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice 

wherever you decide to go; however, no trip would be 

complete without a traditional Devon Cream Tea and 

a healthy debate about whether the jam or clotted 

cream goes on first! 

CONTENTS 

4 English Riviera 

6 Plymouth 

8 South Devon 

10 Dartmoor National Park 

12 Exeter & Essential Devon 

14 North Devon & Exmoor 

16 North Devon Biosphere 

18 Exmoor National Park 

20 Devon’s Top Attractions 

22 Tourist Information 

24 Experience Devon 

26 Devon/Somerset Border 

27 Accommodation 

33 Attractions 

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ENGLISH RIVIERA 

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If you want all year round fun, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay is the perfect 

destination! Whether you’re looking for fantastic beaches, thrilling 

adventures or total relaxation, we’ve got everything you need. 

English The 

Riviera 

Out & About 

CREATE YOUR OWN LIFETIME OF MEMORIES in South Devon’s 

Beautiful Bay. With so much on offer when it comes to a seaside 

holiday the towns of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe 

Bay are the complete package. The birthplace of Agatha Christie, we 

have plenty of award winning beaches, exciting attractions and events 

for all the family. There’s also an endless variety of water activities from 

fishing trips to kayaking adventures plus the stunning scenery of the 

Global Geopark. With a great choice of accommodation, you can enjoy 

a holiday that’s friendly, fun and one that you will remember forever. 

NAMED AS 

ENGLAND’S 

TOP SEASIDE 

DESTINATION BY 

TRIP ADVISOR’S 

TRAVELLERS CHOICE 

AWARDS IN 2015! 

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Great Days Out 

Explore our stunning coastline in a plethora of ways 

including by heritage steam train, by canoe, by boat 

or on foot. Head down to Cockington for a traditional 

Devon cream tea, go wild at Paignton Zoo or discover 

all things miniature and marvellous at the Babbacombe 

Model village. That’s just the start of your adventure 

in South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. With more attractions 

than any other UK seaside resort, you’re guaranteed to 

keep busy all year round, whatever the weather! 

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Agatha Christie’s Riviera 

Agatha Christie, Queen of Crime, was born in Torquay in 1890. Her beloved 

Devon inspired more than 20 of her novels and you can follow in Agatha 

Christie’s footsteps along the Literary Trail or board a ferry to Greenway, her 

holiday home on the banks of the River Dart. Make sure you visit the Potent 

Plants Garden at Torre Abbey and Torquay Museum with its dedicated 

Agatha Christie Gallery. 

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Britain’s Seafood Coast 

From award winning fish and chip restaurants to Michelin starred fine dining, 

the English Riviera has a wide choice of culinary experiences to be had, all in 

stunning surroundings. Taste the highest quality local Brixham fish, served 

just hours after it was caught – you can’t get fresher than that! 

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2016 Event Highlights 

29 Apr - 1 May BMAD Bike & Music Festival 

30 Apr - 2 May Brixham Pirate Festival 

28 May - 1 June BrixFest 

10 – 12 June Torbay Air Show 

19 – 24 Aug Torbay Royal Regatta 

1. Goodrington Sands 

2. Living Coasts Zoo & Aquarium 

3. Cockington Court Craft Studios 

4. Ferry trips across the Bay 

5. Eating alfresco in Brixham 

6. Agatha Christie Plaque 

7. BMAD Music & Bike Festival 

8. Regatta fireworks. 

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www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on 

To book your trip to the English Riviera visit 

www.englishriviera.co.uk or call 01803 211 211 

to request a copy of our 2016 Official Destination Guide. 


PLYMOUTH 

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Plymouth 

Britain’s Ocean City 

ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST VIBRANT WATERFRONT CITIES. LOCATED BY A 

STUNNING WATERFRONT AND HARBOUR, PLYMOUTH IS THE PERFECT 

PLACE TO VISIT. WITH DAZZLING VIEWS, RICH HISTORY AND WORLD 

CLASS EVENTS YOU’LL WANT TO COME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN. 

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Plymouth is home to many attractions including the National Marine 

Aquarium, the UK’s biggest aquarium, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Plymouth 

Pavilions, Ski Slope and Snowboard Centre and Dartmoor Zoo, which inspired 

the making of the Hollywood blockbuster - ‘We Bought a Zoo’. 

The Barbican and Sutton Harbour is one of Plymouth’s most popular places 

to visit, with quaint cobbled streets, a picturesque harbour and a wealth of 

independent shops, galleries, bars, cafes and restaurants along the water’s 

edge creating a metropolitan feel. 

It’s also home to the Elizabethan House as well as the Mayflower Steps where 

the Pilgrim Fathers set sail on their voyage to the New World in 1620. 

Plymouth Hoe is where Sir Francis Drake is renowned to have played his last 

game of bowls before his sailing voyage to engage with the Spanish Armada. 

Also home to the iconic Smeaton’s Tower, Tinside Lido, Royal Citadel and the 

city’s war memorials, the Hoe is a large open space with 

jaw- dropping views. 

Take a trip to the Royal William Yard, which was designed by Victorian 

architect Sir John Rennie and constructed between 1825 and 1831. The Yard 

is considered to be one of the most important groups of historic military 

buildings in Britain; it is also the largest collection of Grade 1 listed military 

buildings in Europe. Stroll around the Yard and take in the atmosphere and 

imposing buildings as well as stop off at one of the many eateries for a spot of 

lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. 

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If you like to shop, the city centre 

features many independent 

retailers as well as national brands 

and high street names in its varied 

shopping areas. Regularly hosting 

outdoor markets visitors will often 

get to taste Devon’s fantastic local 

produce. Head to Plymouth City 

Market to find a great selection of 

clothes, food and gifts. 

Take your time wandering around 

the extensive range of independent 

and specialist retailers in the 

Independent Quarter, pick up 

unique pieces of art from the 

Barbican’s Historic Quarter or enjoy 

shopping in Plymouth’s landmark 

shopping centre, Drake Circus. 

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1. Tinside Lido 2. Plymouth Roya 

3. Barbican by night 4. Yachts 

5. Mayflower steps 6. Waterfront 

refreshments 7. Royal William 

Yard 8. Plymouth Hoe 

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2016 EVENT 

HIGHLIGHTS 

24 - 2nd May The Transat 2016 

14 - 15th May Plymouth Pirate 

Weekend 

3 - 5th June Favour Fest 

25 - 26th June Armed Forces 

Weekend 

16 - 17th August British Firework 

Championships 

Plymouth has a number of hotels, 

guest houses and B&B’s. To find 

your ideal accommodation visit 

www.visitplymouth.co.uk 

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SOUTH DEVON 

Visit 

South Devon 

Beautiful Beaches 

Stunning Landscapes 

Family Fun Adventures 

Delicious Food & Drink 

South Devon is home to many fantastic places to visit, 

from watching the boats come in at Dartmouth to 

exploring the unique shops of Totnes; or visiting the 

historic pier at Teignmouth to enjoying the stunning 

beach at Dawlish Warren. 

If you thrive on a holiday full of adventure then get 

amongst the waves at Bantham, ride a mountain bike 

through the wonderful woodlands in the Teign Valley 

or take a coastal hike to Start Point whilst enjoying the 

views and stunning landscapes of the region. 

If something more sedate appeals then relax by the 

harbour in Salcombe and watch the goings-on out to 

sea or try out one of the many fantastic restaurants 

around the area, many serving local produce, with our 

local fresh seafood being a speciality. 

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As well as the natural appeal of the region there are 

many lively festivals and events running throughout the 

year and fun family attractions to keep the little ones 

entertained. Hours of fun can be had simply exploring 

the rock pools of the many beaches or trying your luck 

at crabbing from one the historic town’s quaysides. 

If you’re interested in heritage and culture then South 

Devon also has lots to offer from a rare surviving 

monastery, striking castles, days out on a steam train 

and grand country houses with spectacular gardens. 

Whether you’re visiting for a romantic weekend away, 

a family summer holiday or a winter get-away with 

friends, the range of accommodation within South 

Devon means there will be something to suit you. 

From beautiful boutique hotels, to lodges in the woods 

and beachside camping sites to cosy countryside 

B and B’s, finding a place to relax at the end of a day 

exploring South Devon couldn’t be easier. 

Go to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk for information 

on the region, events taking place and to book your 

holiday to South Devon. 


13th – 15th May Dart Music Festival 

3rd – 5th June Kingsbridge Food 

and Music festival 

10th – 12th June Contemporary 

Craft Festival 

17th - 19th June Teignmouth 

Folk Festival 

15th – 17th July Glas-Denbury 

31st July Totnes & District Show 

6th August Shaldon Water Carnival 

25th – 27th August Dartmouth Regatta 

3rd September Kingsbridge Show 

Christmas Events 

Totnes Christmas Markets 

Candlelit Dartmouth 

www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/whats-on 

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1. Start Point 

2. Totnes 

3. Blackpool Sands 

4. Teignmouth Back Beach 

5. Dawlish 

6. Dartmouth 

7. Newton Abbot 

8. Bowcombe Creek 

9. Salcombe 

10. The Great Plantation, 

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DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK 

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Dartmoor 

National Park 

AT 368 SQUARE MILES (954km 2 ), DARTMOOR IS THE LARGEST OPEN SPACE IN SOUTHERN 

ENGLAND. IT HAS WILD OPEN MOORLAND, GRANITE TORS AND WOODED RIVER VALLEYS. AT ITS 

EDGE IS A LANDSCAPE OF SMALL FIELDS ENCLOSED BY STONE WALLS AND HEDGE BANKS. 

Dartmoor has a rich and varied cultural heritage, 

ranging from prehistoric remains, through buildings 

and settlements of medieval and later origin, to its 

customs and traditions, some, such as the famous 

Widecombe Fair, still thriving. All combine to give 

Dartmoor a distinctive character and make it a 

fascinating place to visit. Dartmoor’s landscape is 

among the richest in western Europe in terms of 

its archaeological remains. Dartmoor contains the 

longest stone row in the world and has the greatest 

number of archaeological sites out of all the UK 

National Parks. 

Dartmoor’s blanket bog, upland oakwood, caves 

and mines are among habitats of international 

importance. 

The National Park operates three Visitor Centres 

and these are great starting points to explore the 

area. The National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown 

has a superb free to enter exhibition area where you 

can find out about the Dartmoor story and discover 

more about the building’s connection with Conan 

Doyle and how he was inspired to write the Hound 

of the Baskervilles. Try out the new Sherlock 

Holmes interactive display, watch stunning films and 

learn about Dartmoor’s myths and legends. Children 

can enjoy exploring darkest Dartmoor in the centre’s 

spooky cinema. 

Dartmoor National Park is a place of contrasts with 

something to enable everyone to wind down and 

take a break from the daily grind. Whether you 

seek a place for quiet contemplation, away from the 

hustle and bustle, a great day out with the family, 

a gentle stroll, or the thrill of adrenaline sports - 

Dartmoor has it all. 

The open spaces and sheltered valleys give pleasure 

to millions of people every year while Dartmoor’s 

small towns, villages and settlements offer individual 

shops and a warm welcome 

after a great day in the hills. 

Follow us: www.dartmoor.gov.uk 

@dartmoornpa enjoy dartmoor 

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To find out what’s on 

visit the National 

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Visitor Centres 

National Park 

Visitor Centre 

Princetown 

Tavistock Road 

Princetown 

Yelverton 

PL20 6QF 

t 01822 890414 

National Park 


Postbridge 

Main car park on B3212 

Moretonhampstead to 

Two Bridges Road. 

PL20 6TH 

t 01822 880272 

National Park 


Haytor 

Situated at the lower car 

park on B3387 3 miles 

west of Bovey Tracey. 

TQ13 9XT 

t 01364 661520 

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1. Bel Tor 

2. Buckfastleigh 

3. Haytor 

4. Walking Haytor 

5. South Tawton 

6. Meadow Pipit 

7. Burrator Reservoir 

8. Hound Tor 

9. Dartmoor Ponies 

10. Higher Uppacott Longhouse 

11. Lydford Gorge 


EXETER & THE HEART OF DEVON 

UNDULATING GREEN HILLS, BEAUTIFUL SCENIC BEACHES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES FILLED WITH 

HISTORY AND CHARACTER; EXETER & THE HEART OF DEVON IS PACKED FULL OF FASCINATING 

PLACES TO VISIT AND GET AWAY FROM THE BUSY HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LIFE. 

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Exeter & The Heart of Devon is home to some stunning 

countryside such as the Blackdown Hills, an Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as more than thirty 

miles of dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Coastline. 

The Jurassic Coast offers majestic red cliffs, sandy 

dunes, coves and crashing blue seas, all waiting to be 

explored and a dinosaur to be found. 

The seaside towns of Exmouth and Teignmouth offer 

great days out with delightful sandy beaches. Then 

there’s the East Devon coastline which features 

Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Branscombe 

and Beer all home to picturesque coves, beaches as 

well as splendid shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. 

Heading inland, Ottery St Mary, Axminster, Tiverton 

and Honiton offer a varied and charming insight into 

Devon’s past whilst also providing a host of niche and 

bespoke shops, cafes and antique shops. 

Exeter takes pride of place in the centre of it all. A 

city with an incredibly rich history coupled with all the 

modern offerings such as fantastic shopping, brilliantly 

diverse places to eat and drink and home to 

award-winning attractions such as the Royal Albert 

Memorial Museum, the magnificent cathedral and the 

subterranean wonder of the Underground Passages. 

Exeter was a Rugby World Cup 2015 Host City, with 

Premiership matches being played most weekends at 

Sandy Park which is home to the Exeter Chiefs. 

Exeter & The Heart of Devon hosts a packed events 

calendar all year round including festivals for music, 

food, literature and much more! For a full list of what’s 

going on please visit www.heartofdevon.com. 

The Heart of Devon is a brilliant place to get active. 

Haldon Forest provides a stunning 360 degree view 

showing Devon at its finest and whilst you’re there you 

can swing through the trees, try alpine walking, enjoy a 

ride on a Segway or speed round the various off-road 

cycling tracks. For a gentler pace you can explore, on 

foot or by bike, the 26 miles of the pathways running 

along the Exe Estuary, either heading towards Exmouth 

or down to Dawlish. For walks with spectacular views 

make the most of the South West Coast Path, a 630 

mile coast path from Minehead in Somerset to Poole 

Harbour in Dorset. 

Whether you’re looking to relax and indulge or get 

active and explore Exeter & The Heart of Devon, it’s the 

perfect destination to get away from it all. 

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1. Jurassic Coast - Tony Howell 

2. Tiverton Canal 

3. Jurassic Coast - Tony Howell 

4. Exeter Quayside - Tony Howell 

5. Honiton 

6. Princesshay Exeter - Tony Cobley 

7. Sidmouth - Tony Cobley 

8. Beer - Tony Howell 

9. Devon County Show 

10. Ashclyst - Tony Cobley 

11. Cathedral Quater - Richard Austin 

12. Rugby World Cup Trophy 

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19 - 20th March Rock Solid Race, Exeter 

22 – 24th April Exeter Festival of SW Food 

and Drink Festival 

7th May Exeter Pride 

13 – 15th May Dart Music Festival 

19 – 21st May Devon County Show 

30th May Stockland Fair 

17 – 19th June GoldCoast OceanFest 

22 – 26th June Glastonbury 

22 – 23rd July Chagstock 

29 July – 5th August Sidmouth Folk Week 

19 – 21st August Beautiful Days 

10 – 25th Sept Devon Open Studios 

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To book your trip to Exeter and Heart of Devon visit 

www.heartofdevon.com or call 01392 665700 

to request a copy of our 2016 Official Destination Guide. 

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NORTH DEVON & EXMOOR 

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North Devon 

& Exmoor 

FROM SURFING TO SHOPPING, 

THEME PARKS TO FESTIVALS, 

NORTH DEVON HAS GOT IT ALL. 

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Come and experience our beautiful beaches at Woolacombe, 

Saunton and Croyde, or tour the Tarka Trail and delve further 

into the North Devon countryside. Explore Exmoor with its 

beautiful valleys and stunning coastline - don’t miss out on 

historical seaside towns such as Lynton and Lynmouth. If 

you’re looking for somewhere to keep the little ones 

entertained, visit The Milky Way Adventure Park, voted North 

Devon’s top day out with the kids for 2014! 

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After a day exploring North Devon and Exmoor, why not pay a 

visit to the Pier House in Westward Ho! and sample the locally 

caught Bideford Bay Crab, or if you just fancy a light bite, visit 

the Pavilion Dining Room in Lynmouth and enjoy a traditional 

Devon cream tea. If you prefer dining alfresco, be sure to order 

a tasty hamper from Johns of Instow - perfect for picnics! 

North Devon offers a great range of accommodation for 

exploring the area. For a fun packed holiday park for all the 

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21st January National Theatre Live: Jane Eyre (live) 

The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe. 

uk.patronbase.com/_NorthDevonTheatres 

26th February Snow drop valley walk 

Exmoor, Wheddon Cross. 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

21–26th March Agatha Christie’s’ A Murder Is Announced’ 

A Miss Marple Mystery - The Queens Theatre, Barnstaple 

uk.patronbase.com/_NorthDevonTheatres 

30th April – 8th May North Devon and Exmoor 

walking festival 

www.visitilfracombe.co.uk 

17, 18, 19th June Gold Coast Ocean Fest – Croyde 

goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk 

July Clovelly Maritime Festival 

www.clovelly.co.uk/clovelly-events/clovelly-maritimefestival-aid-n-devon-hospice 

3rd August The North Devon Show - Umberleigh. 

Celebrating 50th Anniversary 

www.northdevonshow.com 

16th October The North Devon Food Fest 

Barnstaple Pannier Market 

www.northdevonplus.com 

November Fore street Christmas Fair - Ilfracombe 

www.northdevon.com 

December 2016 Christmas Farmers Market 

(annual event) The Big Sheep, Bideford 

www.thebigsheep.co.uk 

www.northdevon.com 

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1. Clovelly harbour 

2. Appledore from Instow 

3. Bideford 

4. Exmoor heather 

5. Woolacombe beach 

family, try Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks, or escape from the 

hustle and bustle of modern life entirely and try camping at 

Stowford Farm Meadows or Lobb Fields. For something more 

relaxing why not stay at the luxurious Saunton Sands Hotel 

and wake up to the glorious view of Saunton Sands beach. For 

a unique alternative, try Hartland Forest Lodges and stay in a 

traditional Nordic lodge in secluded woods, and enjoy 

exclusive access to their coarse fishing lakes. 

No matter what time of year there’s always plenty going on 

in North Devon. Once spring has sprung, browse through the 

wonderful selection of flowers in the stunning gardens located 

at Hartland Abbey. 

When the season turns to summer, join in the GoldCoast 

Oceanfest, featuring a wide range of music and entertainment. 

Clovelly in the autumn hosts the annual Clovelly Herring 

Festival, with cookery demonstrations, seaside shanties, and 

tasty food and craft stalls. If you fancy doing some Christmas 

shopping while you’re on holiday, and want to avoid the rush 

of the high street, then be sure to visit the Christmas Markets 

at The Big Sheep. There’s a wide variety of stalls selling a huge 

range of local food throughout December - just in time 

for Christmas! 

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NORTH DEVON BIOSPHERE 

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A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve 

Reaching to the heights of Dartmoor and 

Exmoor and via the sea to Lundy, North 

Devon’s Biosphere is one of 651 Reserves 

in 117 countries designated by UNESCO 

(The United Nations Educational, 

Scientific and Cultural Organization) 

for their wonderful environment and to 

inspire a positive future by connecting 

people and nature. We invite you to have 

a great experience in our magnificent 

natural areas and feel replenished. 

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Enjoy a car-free journey on the 48km 

Tarka Trail, on foot, by bicycle, wheelchair, 

or even on horseback. Suitable for all the 

family, the former railway line has much 

to offer including, picnic areas, nature 

reserves, circular walks, local history, 

railway heritage, wooded valleys, and 

some truly magnificent views. Hire bikes, 

trikes or even a tandem along the route 

from cycle hire shops at Barnstaple, 

Fremington, Bideford and Torrington. 

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Find out more in the Tarka Trail Guide. 

www.tarkatrailguide.co.uk 

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WHATEVER YOUR CHOICE, NORTH 

DEVON’S WORLD BIOSPHERE HAS 

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 

Explore the stunning scenery and take an exhilarating 

hike along any part of the South West Coast Path 

between the villages of Lynmouth in Exmoor and 

Welcombe that lies in an Area of Outstanding 

Natural Beauty. Cruise on the Oldenburg for a day 

trip between March and October across to the iconic 

Lundy Island where the protected waters team 

with amazing wildlife. Do not miss the UK’s most 

impressive sand dune system at Braunton Burrows, 

which is also the heart of our Biosphere. 

If it is outdoor living you crave there is camping 

on Exmoor or glamping in a yurt at Hartland or a 

fabulous luxury pod in Holsworthy. 

The summer months offers no shortage of great 

activities including the popular GoldCoast Oceanfest 

& Music Festival in Croyde, Clovelly’s Lobster & Crab 

Feast, Ilfracombe’s beer and cider festivals or further 

inland at the Chulmleigh town fair or Hatherleigh 

carnival. 

Whatever your choice, North Devon’s World 

Biosphere has something for everyone 

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1. Braunton Burrows 

2. Saunton Sands Dunes 

3. Cattle on Bursden Moor 

4. Edge of the Biosphere near 

Dartmoor 

5. Dog Walking on the Tarka Trail 

6. Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve 

- Tarka Trail Guide 

7. Horse Riding in Woolacombe 


8. Surfing 

9. Vintage Cycle ride on the 

Tarka Trail 

10. Meet the locals 


EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK 

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Exmoor 

National Park 

STRADDLING THE BOUNDARY OF SOMERSET AND DEVON, 

EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK IS RECOGNISED AS ONE OF 

THE FINEST LANDSCAPES IN THE UK. 

Whether you are looking for a place to walk, 

followed by a drink in a country pub, adrenalin 

pumping activities or just somewhere to chill and 

admire the views – you’ll find plenty to enjoy in 

Exmoor National Park. 

Straddling the boundary of Somerset and Devon, 

Exmoor National Park is recognised as one of the 

finest landscapes in the UK. Its deep wooded 

valleys, high cliffs, wide open moorland and clear 

streams provide inspiration and enjoyment to both 

locals and visitors. The farms and villages that have 

developed over hundreds of years combine to 

create a rich landscape that belies the National 

Park’s relatively small size of 267 square miles 

(693 square kms). 

Exmoor is also an amazing place to marvel at the 

wonders of the night sky and in recognition of its 

dark skies and the work that the National Park is 

doing to keep them that way, Exmoor was 

designated Europe’s first International Dark Sky 

Reserve in autumn 2011. 

Exmoor National Park supports a fascinating variety 

of wildlife including herds of wild red deer and free 

living Exmoor ponies, rich lichen communities, rare 

fritillary butterflies, bats and other species 

uncommon in southern Britain. 

Exmoor National Park Authority works with others 

to protect the special qualities of the National Park. 

It also provides a number of services from planning 

and conservation to high quality visitor information 

and maintaining Exmoor’s excellent network of 

waymarked footpaths and bridleways. 

The amazing Lynmouth Pavilion is well worth a visit 

and is home to the National Park Centre and the 

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which is set to deliver another fun programme 

of events. Their theme this year is the History 

of Tourism. 

For all of our 2016 BIG 

Adventure Events visit: 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

The Pavilion has a mix of high tech and more 

traditional exhibits with everything from a huge 

touch screen table and iPads to a traditional seaside 

photo board. There are also National Park Centres in 

Dulverton and the medieval village of Dunster with 

displays related to the local area – you can also hire 

a telescope to get an even better view of Exmoor’s 

starry skies. 

For more information about what to see and do pick 

up a free copy of Exmoor 2016 from a National Park 

Centre or visit: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

where there is more information and an events diary 

with hundreds of ideas of what to do on Exmoor. 

Go to www.visit-exmoor.co.uk to find Exmoor 

hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages plus check 

out 60 Top Experiences to enjoy around Exmoor. 

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1. Red Deer by Nigel Stone/ENPA 2. Bogtastic Event, photo by Steve 

Guscott/ENPA 3. Lynmouth Harbour, photo by Steve Guscott/ENPA 

4. Pony Running, photo by Dan James/ENPA 

5 & 6. Big Adventure Nutcombe & Hadden Hill by Steve Guscott 

7. Stars above Dunkery Beacon by Adrian Cubitt 

8. Way Markers by Andrew Player 9. MTB Quantocks by Nick Wills 

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DEVON’S TOP ATTRACTIONS 

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TOURIST INFORMATION 

TOURIST INFORMATION Centres 

Devon has many Tourist 

Information Centres (TICs) 

whose staff have excellent local 

knowledge and are able to help 

and advise you about your visit 

to the county. Please see below: 

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1 . Dartmoor, Cobblestone Tor 

2 . High Street Sign 3 . Exmoor signposting 

4. Petrockstow - Tarka Trail 

5. Woodland Walkers 6. Exmouth 

7. Sidbury Harvest 8. Exeter Estuary Trail 

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(TORQUAY, BRIXHAM & PAIGNTON) 

English Riviera Visitor Information 

t 01803 211211 

e holiday@englishriviera.co.uk 

PLYMOUTH 

Plymouth Mayflower 

t 01752 306330 

e barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk 

SOUTH DEVON 

Dartmouth 

t 01803 834224 

e holidays@discoverdartmouth.com 

Dawlish 

t 01626 215665 

e dawtic@teignbridge.gov.uk 

Kingsbridge 

t 01548 853195 

e info@welcomesouthdevon.co.uk 

Modbury 

01548 830159 

e enquiries@modburytic.org.uk 

Newton Abbot 

t 01626 215667 

e natic@teignbridge.gov.uk 

Salcombe 

t 01548 843927 

e info@salcombeinformation.co.uk 

Shaldon 

t 01626 873723 

e info@shaldon-village.co.uk 

Teignmouth 

t 01626 215666 

e teigntic@teignbridge.gov.uk 

Totnes 

t 01803 863168 

e enquire@totnesinformation.co.uk 


Haytor 

t 01364 661520 


Postbridge 

t 01822 880272 


Princetown 

t 01822 890414 


DARTMOOR & WEST DEVON 

Ashburton 

t 01364 653426 

e info@ashburton.org 

Bovey Tracey 

t 01626 832047 

e boveytraceyinfo@gmail.com 

Buckfastleigh 

t 01364 644522 

Ivybridge 

t 01752 897035 

e info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk 

EXETER, EAST DEVON 

& MID DEVON 

Axminster 

t 01297 34386 

e axminstertic@hotmail.co.uk 

Budleigh Salterton 

t 01395 445275 

e info@visitbudleigh.com 

Exeter 

t 01392 665700 

e tic@exeter.gov.uk 

Exmouth 

t 07591 127740 

e exmouthtouristinformation@gmail.com 

Honiton 

t 01404 43716 

e honitontic@btconnect.com 

Lyme Regis 

t 01297 442138 

e lymeregis.tic@westdorset-weymouth.gov.uk 

Ottery St Mary 

t 01404 813964 

e info@otterytourism.org.uk 

Seaton 

t 01297 21660 

e visit@seaton.gov.uk 

Sidmouth 

t 01395 516441 

e ticinfo@sidmouth.gov.uk 

Tiverton 

t 01884 230878 

e tivertontic@tivertonmuseum.org.uk 

for more information please 

visit www.visitdevon.co.uk 

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TOURIST INFORMATION 

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NORTH DEVON & 


Barnstaple 

t 01271 375000 

e info@staynorthdevon.co.uk 

Bideford 

t 01237 477676 

e bidefordtic@torridge.gov.uk 

Braunton 

t 01271 816688 

e info@brauntontic.co.uk 

Combe Martin 

t 01271 889031 

e combemartinmuseum@gmail.com 

Dulverton 

t 01398 323841 

e npcdulverton@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

Dunster 

t 01643 821835 

e npcdunster@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

Exmoor National Park 

t 01398 323665 

e info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

Great Torrington 

t 01805 626140 

e info@great-torrington.com 

Holsworthy 

t 01409 254185 

e vic@visitholsworthy.co.uk 

Ilfracombe 

t 01271 863001 

e info@visitilfracombe.co.uk 

Lynton & Lynmouth 

t 01598 752225 

e info@lyntourism.co.uk 

Minehead 

t 01643 702624 

e minehead.visitor@hotmail.com 

Porlock 

t 01643 863150 

e visit@porlock.co.uk 

South Molton 

t 01769 574122 

e info@visitsouthmolton.co.uk 

Woolacombe 

t 01271 870553 

e info@woolacombetourism.co.uk 

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EXPLORE DEVON 

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Explore 

Devon 

...the naturally active way 

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Devon is a fantastic place to visit. With two distinctive coastlines, two 

National Parks, two World Heritage Sites, a World Biosphere, five Areas of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty and countless woodlands, forests, rivers, parks 

and open spaces, there is something for everyone. There is also a great 

network of cycleways, footpaths and bridleways to help you explore this 

fabulous countryside and get active at the same time. 

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Devon’s environment has something to offer 

throughout the year, indeed many sites are 

best visited out of season. Nothing can beat an 

exhilarating cliff top walk on a blustery winter’s 

day, the vivid autumn colours as you stroll through 

woodlands or the activity in the estuaries, teeming 

with migrating and wintering birds. Our heaths and 

moorlands take on their own unique beauty during 

the winter months and the stunning displays of 

spring flowers such as wild daffodils and bluebells are 

simply breath-taking. 

Devon provides endless opportunities for all ages 

and abilities to get out and active. Leave the car 

at home and use the integrated bus and train 

network to access multi-use routes, ideal for safe 

and easy walking or cycling. A number of accessible 

trails are suitable for families with young children 

and pushchairs or the elderly and those who use 

wheelchairs. So why not take a week’s holiday to 

walk a section of the South West Coast Path or cross 

the County from north to south coast along the Two 

Moors Way? Or take a day out with a leisurely cycle 

ride around the Exe Estuary or for the more active 

go mountain biking in the Tamar Valley. 

For those who enjoy wildlife Devon has an 

abundance and variety that few other parts 

of Britain can rival. From wintering avocets to 

Dartford Warblers and cirl buntings, even the most 

enthusiastic bird watcher will find something to 

excite. 

Our landscape also tells a fascinating story, don’t 

miss the Jurassic Coast in East Devon, Slapton 

Ley in the South Hams, the towering cliffs of the 

Hartland coastline or the awesome granite tors 

strewn across Dartmoor, to see geology in action! 

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So why not explore more at www.exploredevon.info 

new routes are being added all the time! 

1.East Devon by Jenny Bowden 2. Cliff Path near Kingswear 

3. Kayaking, River Torridge 4. Seaton Tramway 

5. Jurassic Coast near Branscombe by Tom Hurley 

6. Exeter Canal 7. Ashclyst Tony Cobley 

8. Combestone, Dartmoor 9. Cycling on the Meldon Viaduct 


DEVON / SOMERSET BORDER 

Exmoor 

The 

Coastline 

Exmoor National Park, partly in North 

Devon and partly in Somerset, has 

an amazing variety of landscapes 

encompassing high cliffs that plunge 

down to the sea, gorse and heather 

covered moorland, ancient woodlands, 

valleys and rivers. 

 

Theo Molenaar www.theomolenaar.nl 

The coastline within the National Park stretches for 37 miles and ranks amongst the 

most scenic, unspoilt and best protected stretches of coastline in the country. At 

the highest point it rises to 1421 feet at Culbone Hill. At Great Hangman near Combe 

Martin the cliff plunges 800 feet to the sea below and is the highest sea cliff in 

England and Wales. 

England’s longest national trail The South West Coast Path starts at Minehead 

and passes first of all through the Exmoor section of the coastline on its 630 mile 

route to its finish at Poole Harbour. This initial part of the coast path encompasses 

some wonderful locations, rising up from Minehead over North Hill with its wild 

ponies and heather clad moorland landscape it drops down to the pretty village 

of Porlock, then over marshland to Porlock Weir harbour. From there it climbs 

again through ancient woodland, passing the small and totally remote church at 

Culbone, then along paths winding in and out of wooded valleys interspersed by 

breathtaking views when the path climbs to the high ground, only to descend again 

to the picturesque village of Lynmouth, scene of a disastrous flood in 1952. This is 

linked to the town of Lynton high above by a unique Victorian water powered cliff 

railway. The path continues from Lynton passing through the Valley of Rocks with 

its wild goats, then climbing and plunging down through deep combes to its final 

destination within Exmoor at the village of Combe Martin, with its history of silver 

mining and of smuggling in the Bristol Channel. A walk on the coastpath will give 

opportunities for nature lovers to see a wide variety of plants and wildlife, and the 

elusive red deer can often be seen. 

The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster is an ideal location for its close proximity to the 

coastline at Dunster beach and the start of the South West Coast Path at Minehead. 

Starting at Easter 2016 the hotel will be running coast path walking breaks in 3 

sections, starting with Minehead to Combe Martin, followed by Combe Martin to 

Bideford, and the last and challenging stretch from Bideford to Bude. Each walking 

holiday is for 5 or 6 nights and includes all meals, guiding and transport to and from 

each walk each day, so please contact the hotel for more information. 

Yarn market hotel, dunster, Exmoor 

Visit Britain 3* hotel with 28 ensuite bedrooms. 

Pets welcome. Walkers and cyclists welcome. 

Boot and drying room. Walking holidays. Groups welcome. 

Special interest breaks for artists, singers and musicians. 

Restaurant open each evening from 5.30 pm. 

High Street, Dunster, TA24 TA25 6SF. 

Tel: 01643 821425 

email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk Web: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk 

The Yarn Market Hotel also runs a number 

of other walking breaks during the year and 

regularly welcomes walking groups as well. 

For those that simply want to spend a few days 

sampling the delights of Exmoor the hotel is 

happy to provide a guide for their coach or 

arrange minibus transport for those wishing to 

park up and forget their car. 

£25.00 off any booking with this voucher. 

Please quote ED2016 when booking and bring this voucher with you 

Only one voucher valid per booking. Valid until 31/12/2017. 

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GUIDE TO ADVERTISING 

A GUIDE TO ADVERTISING LISTINGS 

BARNSTAPLE 

Somewhere Cottage 

1 The Street, Town CA10 1AA 

Tel: 01768 123456 

Email: info@email.com 

www.website.co.uk 

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England star grading 

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Pidusan diciat optae perat. 

No. of rooms: 2 Ensuite: 2-4 | Open: All year 

Rates: B&B PPPN £30 - £75 

 

 

Rates 

Hotels, guesthouses & B&B’s 

The minimum and maximum charge, either Per Room Per Night (PRPN) or by 

Per Person Per Night (PPPN). If PPPN for bed and breakfast and/or dinner, based on 

two people sharing a twin or double room. Single rooms may be more. 

Self Catering 

The rate for the smallest or only unit for one week, minimum and maximum. 

Camping and Caravanning 

The minimum and maximum for a tent or tourer with 2 people (pitch only). Also the 

minimum and maximum charge for one week in a static caravan or mobile home (Pitch 

price only. Electric hook up and awnings may be extra).*see prices notes. 

B4 

*Prices 

Price information in the adverts in this guide was checked by the advertisers at 

the time of going to print in January 2016. The prices quoted should be honoured 

by them for the duration of this guide (up to January 2017). Some alterations 

due to renovations or improvements in the quality of facilities may not have been 

anticipated at the time the adverts were placed. Prices quoted may also include 

several different quality grades ranging from standard to luxury, so please check 

charges with your accommodation provider at the time of booking. Once you have 

booked your accommodation, you will have entered into a legally binding contract so 

please check their cancellation policy carefully before requesting changes. 

Deposits 

Most operators will ask for a deposit when a reservation is being made. Some 

establishments may request payment in advance of arrival. 

Cancellation Insurance 

When you confirm a holiday booking, please bear in mind that you are entering into 

a legally binding contract, which entitles the proprietor to compensation, if you 

fail to take up the accommodation or depart earlier than planned. It’s always wise 

to arrange holiday insurance to cover you for cancellation and other unforeseen 

eventualities. If you have to alter tour travel plans, please advise the holiday 

operator or proprietor immediately. 

AA VisitEngland Other 

THE COLOURED PANELS INDICATE 

THE TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: 

SELF CATERING 

SERVICES 

ATTRACTIONS 

DEVON SYMBOLS 

Accessible by public transport 

Internet access 

Wireless internet access 

DVD/VCR 

Satellite TV 

Baby sitting 

Children welcome (min. age) 

Family rooms available 

Cots available 

Highchair available 

Ground Floor bedrooms 

Lift 

Accessible Facilities 

Suitable for disabled 

Licensed 

Café/Restaurant on site 

Breakfast available 

Local produce served 

Special diets catered for 

Tea/coffee facilities in room 

Residents lounge 

Swimming pool (indoor) 

Swimming pool (outdoor) 

Entertainment 

Coastal location 

Spa facilities 

Conference facilities 

Garden/outdoor play area 

Pets by arrangement 

Private parking 

On street parking 

Special Breaks/Rates 

Coach parties 

Open for Christmas 

Open for New Year 

Credit cards accepted 

Euros accepted 

Foreign languages spoken 

Bed linen for hire 

Bed linen inclusive 

Laundry on site 

Refrigerator 

Washing machine in all/some units 

Microwave in some/all units 

Games room on site 

TV in some/all units 

Licensed bar on site 

Café/Restaurant on site 

 

Special diets catered for 

Shower/toilet block on site 

Shop on site 

Non Smoking 

Surfboard/wetsuit storage 

Green Tourism 

Business Accreditation 

Walkers Welcome (VisitEngland) 

Cyclists Welcome (VisitEngland) 

Walker Friendly 

(self-assessed) 

? Cyclist Friendly 

(self-assessed) 

ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS 

Ò Accessible to a person with suffi cient 

mobility to climb a fl ight of steps 

Ú Accessible to a person with restricted 

walking ability 

Æ Accessible to a person who depends on the 

use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to 

and from the wheelchair in a seated position 

» Accessible to a person who depends on the 

use of a wheelchair in a seated position. They 

can require personal / mechanical assistance to 

aid transfer 


SERVICED ACCOMMODATION 

Exeter Hotel HHHH 

Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club 

Woodbury Castle, Woodbury, Exeter EX5 1JJ 

Tel: 01395 233382 Email: enquiries@woodburypark.co.uk 

www.woodburypark.co.uk 

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Welcome to Woodbury Park, a beautifully situated luxury 

hotel, leisure complex and golf club in a breathtaking 

location. Close to Exeter, Woodbury Park is where a 

world-class hotel and extensive leisure facilities blend 

seamlessly with quality service and the warmth and 

hospitality that Devon and the West Country is renowned 

for. With 56 bedrooms in our 4-star hotel, 5 Swiss-style 

lodges, 2 golf courses, on-site spa, 7 flexible function 

rooms and some of the best leisure facilities in the region, 

we really do have something for everyone. So why wait? 

Come and explore Devon’s hidden jewel for yourself. 

No. of rooms: 56 Ensuite: 56 | Open: All year 

Rates: B&B PPPN £95 - £120 DB&B £125 - £170 Weekly £665 - £840 

PLYMOUTH 

Raleigh’s Style 1 Raleighs Stile, Hexton Hill Road, 

Plymouth PL9 9WA Tel: 01752 492232 

E: enquiries@raleighstile.co.uk www.raleighstyle.co.uk 

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No. of rooms: 3 Ensuite: 2 | Open: All year 


B&B 

BARNSTAPLE B&B HHHHH 

No 2 Broadgate 

2 Broadgate, Barnstaple EX31 1QZ 

Tel: 01271 373229 

Email: no2broadgate@aol.com 

www.no2broadgate.co.uk 

Stunning Boutique B&B in Barnstaple offering luxury 

accommodation in North Devon close to Barnstaple 

town centre. This five star B&B is perfect for short breaks, 

romantic getaways and business trips. 

No. of rooms: 3 Doubles | Open: All year 


£37 

All bedrooms have ensuites 

Kingsbridge 

8 

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SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION 

ILFRACOMBE 

Self Catering 

NR NEWTON ABBOT 

Self Catering 

HHHH 

Middle Lee Farm Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe 

Devon EX34 9SD Tel: 01271 882256 

E: middleleefarm@gmail.com www.middleleefarm.co.uk 

No. of units: 4 Sleeps: 2/4 | Open: Mar - Oct 

Rates: PUPW £230 - £720 

ILFRACOMBE 

Chadfield 

8 Avenue Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AT 

Tel: 01271 866622 

Email: email@jasminejones.plus.com 

www.chadfieldholidays.com 

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Central Ilfracombe, minutes walk from beaches, High Street 

and historic harbour. Spacious apartment on 2 floors with 

large balcony. Dogs welcome. 

No. of units: 1 Sleeps: 4 | Open: All year 

Rates: B&B PUPW £350 - £650 

Beer, Tony Howell 

Wooder Manor Holiday Homes 

Widecombe-In-The-Moor, South Devon TQ13 7TR Tel: 01364 621391 

Email: woodermanor@gmail.com www.woodermanor.com 

Cottages, Coachhouse and ground floor converted stables nestled 

in picturesque valley - a patchwork of fields, hedgerows, stone walls, 

woodland moors & granite tors. Walking, cycling from the doorstep. 

Clean, well equipped, central heating. Sleeps 2-4, 4-6. Gardens, easy 

parking, bike storage. Resident owner. Widecombe village, cafés and 

pub level half mile. Short Breaks. 

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No. of units: 5 Sleeps: 2-4, 4-6 | Open: All year 

Rates: PUPW £320 - £650 Short breaks available 

lection of charming period cottages, converted 

nts and elegant town houses in and around 

uth, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth, many 

e coastal path and glorious countryside. 

spected by Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, 

cy. 

Come and sample the flavours of East Devon. 

Extensive and exclusive selection of charming period cottages, 

converted barns, delightful apartments and elegant town houses in and 

around Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth, 

many with sea views, close to the coastal path and glorious countryside. 

All personally chosen and Inspected by 

Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, 

a small, family-run, local agency. 

Come and sample the 

flavours of East Devon. 

Extensive and exclusive selection of charming period cottages, converted 

barns, delightful apartments and elegant town houses in and around 

Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth, many 

with sea views, close to the coastal path and glorious countryside. 

All personally chosen and Inspected by Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, 

a small, family run local agency. 

Contact us 

for a FREE 

brochure 

Come and sample the flavours of East Devon. 

Call us now on 01395 512130 

Or visit our website www.sweetcombe-ch.co.uk 

Email us at enquiries@sweetcombe-ch.co.uk 

Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, Rosemary Cottage,Weston, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 0PH. 

Call us now on 

01395 512130 

Or visit our website 

www.sweetcombecottages.co.uk 

Call us now on 01395 512130 

Or visit our website www.sweetcombe-ch.co.u 

Email us at enquiries@sweetcombecottages.co.uk 

Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, Email Leigh us at Farm, enquiries@sweetcombe-ch.co.uk 

Weston, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0PH 

Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays, Rosemary Cottage,Weston, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 0PH. 


...where memories are made 

Gorgeous cottages and contemporary apartments in 

stunning locations throughout North Devon and Exmoor 

For more information call 01271 813777 or visit 

www.marsdens.co.uk 

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SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION 

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Golden Coast Holiday Village 

Station Road, Woolacombe EX34 7HW 

Tel: 0844 7700 369 

Email: goodtimes@woolacombe.com 

www.woolacombe.com/ed 

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Twitchen House Holiday Village 

Station Road, Woolacombe EX34 7ES 

Tel: 0844 7700 369 



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Voted Britain’s best Holiday Park 

next to Britain’s best beach! Fabulous 

entertainment day and night, excellent 

facilities and all-weather activities. 

Superb selection of Caravan Holiday 

Homes, Lodges, camping and touring. 

Surfing simulator and more! 

Picturesque countryside retreat with 

stunning sea views next to Britain’s best 

beach! Recently redeveloped family 

entertainment centre, loads of FREE 

activities, superb Caravan Holiday 

Homes plus camping and touring. 

No. of units: 342 | Open: 12 Feb – 07 Nov 2016 

Rates: PUPW £209 – £2799 Caravans/Motor Caravans/Tents £21 - £82 

No. of units: 249 | Open: 18 Mar – 31 Oct 2016 

Rates: PUPW £199 - £1899 Caravans/Motor Caravans/Tents £10 - £79 

⊲⊲⊲⊲ 

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Woolacombe Bay Holiday Village 

Sandy Lane, Woolacombe EX34 7AH 

Tel: 0844 7700 369 



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Easewell Farm Holiday Village 

Mortehoe, Station Road, Woolacombe EX34 7EH 

Tel: 0844 7700 369 



 

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Panoramic sea views overlooking 

Britain’s best beach! Massive £4 

million investment in new facilities and 

accommodation in 2016. All-weather 

activities plus a great selection of 

Caravan Holiday Homes, Surf Lodges 

with hot tubs, camping and touring. 

The perfect location with unforgettable 

views and a great selection of sea view 

all-weather pitches with immaculate 

facilities and cosy Farmhouses. 

There are activities for all ages plus a 

professional golf course! 





Where the 

FUN Always 

Shines! 

Great 

Shows 

Amazing 

Value 

Beautiful 

Beaches 

For the best prices 

book online at... 

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Come and see why 2 out of 3 

of our customers return! 

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South Devon 

03451 65 62 65 


SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION // COMPETITION 

CROYDE 

Self Catering 

Exe Estuary Trail, Tony Cobley 

Croyde Holiday Bungalows Stock Farm Brayford Devon EX32 7QQ 

Tel: 01598 710498 Email: enquiry@croydeholidaybungalows.co.uk 

www.croydeholidaybungalows.co.uk 

Luxury accommodation in Croyde, a magical location with sandy 

beaches and great surf. Seashells is a newly built, 3 bedroom luxury 

residence just a few minutes walk to Croyde Bay. Relax and 

unwind in peace and comfort in one of the South West’s premier 

holiday destinations. 

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No. of units: - Sleeps: 8 | Open: All year 

Rates: PUPW £400 - £1600 

WIN 

£100 

of 

Marks & 

Spencer 

Vouchers 

We would like to invite you to take part in our 

2016 Experience Devon visitor survey. 

Our questionnaire takes just a couple of minutes to 

complete and automatically enters you into our prize 

draw to win £100 worth of Marks & Spencer Vouchers. 

To enter, visit www.theukexperience.com/devonsurvey 

or telephone 01271 336035. 

Good luck! 

Congratulations to 

Mrs Pengelly who won 

the vouchers in 2015 

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DEVON ATTRACTIONS 

West Somerset Railway 

Between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) & Minehead 

Download our Heritage Hunter App before you visit! 

20 miles of Steam Train travel through the Quantock Hills and along the 

Exmoor Coast. 

En 20 route MILES trains call OF at STEAM historic Watchet, TRAIN Washford TRAVEL (for BETWEEN 

Cleeve Abbey), 

medieval BISHOPS Dunster LYDEARD with its castle, (near before Taunton) arriving at the AND seaside MINEHEAD. of Minehead. 

Lots of Special Events available. Family Events, or catering Specials. For 

added value why not try one of our attraction combined expresses to Dunster 

En route trains call at historic Watchet, Washford 

Castle, or Hestercombe Gardens. 

For (for bookings Cleeve call 01643 Abbey), 704996 medieval or visit www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 

Dunster with its castle, 

before arriving at the seaside of Minehead. Lots of 

special events available. Family Events, or catering 

Specials. For added value why not try one of our 

attraction combined expresses to Dunster Castle, or 

Hestercombe Gardens. 

For bookings call 01643 704996 

or www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 

South West Lakes 

Escape to the country for a variety of great activities... 

walking•cycling•café•play area•archery 

climbing•sailing•windsurfing•wakeboarding 

canoeing•rowing•fishing•camping 

Wimbleball Lake 

near Dulverton 

TA22 9NU 

01398 371460 

Fun for all the family 

Roadford Lake 

near Launceston 

PL16 0JL 

01409 211507 

Siblyback Lake 

near Liskeard 

PL14 6ER 

01579 346522 

www.swlakestrust.org.uk 

Tamar Lakes 

near Bude 

EX23 9SB 

01288 321712 

WE CAN’T WAIT 

TO MEET YOU 

EXPLORE AND 

DISCOVER 

DARTMOOR 

Pixieland Dartmeet, Dartmoor PL20 6SG 

Tel: 01364 631412 

E: enquiries@pixieland.co.uk Space 

www.pixieland.co.uk 

Rock pooling, English Riviera 

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01395 578222 Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU 

A charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales No. 264818 


DEVON ATTRACTIONS 

UK’s 

NO.1 

FOREST 

ADVENTURE 

10 

PER PERSON * 

at Haldon Forest Park, 

Nr. Exeter 

Book at goape.co.uk 

or call 0845 643 9522 † 

quote EDG64 

*Offer valid until 30th November 2016. Excludes Saturdays and Corporate Events. Discount code must be entered at time of booking. Only valid at Haldon Forest Park. 

† 

Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Participation and supervision ratios apply - please see our website. 

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