North Devon Holiday Cottages

North Devon Holiday Beaches
Our nearest beaches are Saunton Sands, Putsborough and Croyde Bay with Woolacombe not much further beyond. Saunton is ideal for novice surfers with a beach shop, Cafe and large car park. With 3 miles of golden sand it is perfect to wander and forget the stresses of everyday life and give your dog a good run at the same time. Behind the beach is Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve, a world recognised site of special scientific interest (SSI).

Croyde & Putsborough are smaller family beaches with very pretty villages that are well worth a visit, with many thatched cottages and a teashop in Croyde that does great cream teas. The Thatch Inn serves good food and beer.

Surfboards and wetsuits can be hired in Croyde and Braunton (on the main road to Saunton Sands) and usually in Saunton Sands carpark as well.

Walking, Cycling and Riding in North Devon
North Devon has a dramatic stunning coastline with countless walks over the heather-covered cliffs. Exmoor National Park is a world of its own filled with wonderful country side and wildlife urging you to explore. Lower Hearson Farm is surrounded by quiet country lanes that are ideal for shorter walks. Just right for the dogs early morning walk.

Horse riding is available from a number of stables. Details are available in your cottage.

The Tarka Trail, named after Henry Williamson's book "Tarka the Otter", runs through the North Devon countryside. Part is a cycle path and walking route following the old railway line from Braunton on the North Devon coast around the river estuary to Instow, Bideford, and if you are feeling really energetic, Petrockstowe in the heart of Devon. The Trail offers easy, flat, traffic-free cycling suitable for families of all ages. Bicycles can be hired from a number of places in the area. Details will be available in your cottage.

Days Out in Devon

There are many attractions, too numerous to list in full here. Below is only a sample. Details of most of the attractions in the area will be available in your cottage ready for your arrival so you can spend your first evening planning your holiday over a glass of wine.

Exmoor Zoo , Wildlife & Dinosaur Park , The Big Sheep

A number of outstanding formal gardens are nearby including RHS Rosemoor, Marwood Hill, Tapeley Park, Docton Mill and Arlington Court.

Golf courses are nearby at Portmore in Landkey and Chulmleigh.

Cobbaton Combat Collection - the largest private collection of military vehicles & wartime memorabilia in the South West only two miles away.

Take a day trip from Bideford, Ilfracombe or Clovelly to Lundy Island a remote and atmospheric island off the North Devon coast.

Lower Hearson Farm tel: (+44) 01271 830 702
e-mail: info@hearsoncottagesdevon.co.uk
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