Surfing - Some of the best surfing in the country is done from Woolacombe and Croyde beaches. We have several glorious, blue flag, sandy beaches nearby. We can arrange surf lessons on your behalf.  www.walkingonwaves.co.uk

Beaches - North Devon has some of the finest beaches in the country including Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Woolacombe, Putsborough.                                       http://www.devon-holiday.co.uk/beaches.html

Fishing - Just two miles down the road is Blakewell Fisheries which caters for the experienced fisherman as well as for families wishing to cook their own catch. http://www.blakewell.co.uk

Wildlife - The sand dunes at Braunton Burrows are a haven for wildlife.  http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/biospher_reserves/braunton.htm There are beautiful rocky coves such as Lee Bay in the Fuschia Valley, a very special place. Baggy point offers wonderful views and some of the most amazing wild flowers.  Nature lovers may wish to visit Lundy Island which has an abundance of wildlife http://www.lundyisland.co.uk/

Historic Properties - There are many gardens and National Trust Properties to visit including Arlington Court http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-arlingtoncourt/ and Watersmeet, which is truly wonderful http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-watersmeet .

Walking - For walkers, footpaths can be enjoyed directly from the house alternatively there is a spectacular coastal footpath and there are many splendid walks to explore on Exmoor. http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/

Eating out - There are excellent restaurants offering local produce and some superb tea rooms to be enjoyed, the clotted cream is sensational. http://www.northdevonuk.co.uk/NDUKRestaurants.html

Golf - Golfers can play at Ilfracombe,  Morthoe and Woolacombe also Saunton Golf Club each approximately 20 minutes drive from here. At Westward Ho! there is the Royal North Devon Golf Club. http://www.sauntongolf.co.uk/  http://www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/

Barnstaple Pannier Market - Barnstaple's Pannier Market dates back to Saxon times when this then fortified town was considered important enough to be one of only four " Burhs" (or Boroughs) in Devon. The market evolved through Norman times, being held in the High Street and has continued to do so through to the splendid present day Pannier Market, which owes its very being to rather tragic circumstances. Voted one of the Top Ten Food Markets in the Independent. http://www.barnstaplepanniermarket.co.uk/  

Shopping - You can enjoy shopping nearby in Barnstaple, North Devon's commercial centre. Exeter is just over an hour away and Barnstaple's North Devon Hospital is only a very short drive away.  http://www.barnstapletowncentre.co.uk/shopping.htm