Magnolia View Cottage
Places to visit
Barricane beach has a small beach cafe, during the day they serve a selection of freshly made baguettes, ciabattas and homemade cakes and by evening (from June until September) they serve authentic homemade Sri Lankan curry whilst you sit on the beach watching the sunset. Curry is served from 5pm -7.30 every evening when the weather is dry.
74 locals recommend
Barricane Beach
Barricane beach has a small beach cafe, during the day they serve a selection of freshly made baguettes, ciabattas and homemade cakes and by evening (from June until September) they serve authentic homemade Sri Lankan curry whilst you sit on the beach watching the sunset. Curry is served from 5pm -7.30 every evening when the weather is dry.
Docton Mill (near Hartland) – wonderful tea room and gardens (April-October). One of our favourite walks is nearby to Speke’s Mill Mouth waterfall, either from Docton Mill (a short flat 20 min walk each way) or park at Hartland Quay and walk over the top, down to the Speke’s waterfall and onto Docton Mill (hilly walk of around 1 hour each way)
32 locals recommend
Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms
LymebridgeDocton Mill (near Hartland) – wonderful tea room and gardens (April-October). One of our favourite walks is nearby to Speke’s Mill Mouth waterfall, either from Docton Mill (a short flat 20 min walk each way) or park at Hartland Quay and walk over the top, down to the Speke’s waterfall and onto Docton Mill (hilly walk of around 1 hour each way)
Fremington Quay Café (10am-5pm) free parking and café on Tarka trail with walk and biking towards Barnstaple or Instow.
37 locals recommend
Fremington Quay
Fremington Quay Café (10am-5pm) free parking and café on Tarka trail with walk and biking towards Barnstaple or Instow.
Instow - located on the estuary where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet. It’s a peaceful and charming place to visit. There are numerous pubs, and places to eat, one of our favourites is The Oyster Cafe.
88 locals recommend
Instow
Instow - located on the estuary where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet. It’s a peaceful and charming place to visit. There are numerous pubs, and places to eat, one of our favourites is The Oyster Cafe.
South Molton has a wonderful pannier market with fresh produce on Thursday and Saturday mornings 8am-1pm.
12 locals recommend
South Molton Pannier Market
Broad StreetSouth Molton has a wonderful pannier market with fresh produce on Thursday and Saturday mornings 8am-1pm.
Food scene
Our local pub serves excellent home cooked food, five days a week and is open from 6pm - 11pm. Booking is essential; it is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Justin and Julia are the lovely hosts.
39 locals recommend
The New Inn
West RoadOur local pub serves excellent home cooked food, five days a week and is open from 6pm - 11pm. Booking is essential; it is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Justin and Julia are the lovely hosts.
Beaches
Woolacombe Beach lies between Morte Point and Baggy Point. The three-mile long stretch of golden sand is renowned for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. Lifeguards ensure safe family swimming during the summer and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.
177 locals recommend
Woolacombe Beach
Woolacombe Beach lies between Morte Point and Baggy Point. The three-mile long stretch of golden sand is renowned for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. Lifeguards ensure safe family swimming during the summer and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.
Croyde Bay is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes. Croyde Bay is very popular with swimmers and surfers. Rated as one of the best surfing beaches in the world.
83 locals recommend
Croyde Beach
Croyde Bay is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes. Croyde Bay is very popular with swimmers and surfers. Rated as one of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Saunton Sands is a long straight sandy beach backed by the impressive Braunton Burrows a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular beach with surfers and families due to the long stretch of water perfect for swimmers and surfers, and it is much more suited to beginners and intermediate surfers than the northern Croyde Bay.
195 locals recommend
Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands is a long straight sandy beach backed by the impressive Braunton Burrows a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular beach with surfers and families due to the long stretch of water perfect for swimmers and surfers, and it is much more suited to beginners and intermediate surfers than the northern Croyde Bay.
Walks
The Valley of Rocks, a stunning dry valley with a cliff top path tracing along the coastline, approximately one kilometre west of the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth. Renowned for its beautiful sea views and rugged landscape (and wild goats!). It has a truly beautiful and dramatic landscape, with various walking options, from a 20 minute circular walk along the cliff top path, to a longer steeper walk to a little cove, to a few miles down a path through the valley to a small beach and then back again to the car park.
There’s also the option to park in the sweet villages of Lython or Lynmouth, which are connected by a funicular railway. You can join the coastal path part way up the hill that links these villages and walk about 15 mins to the Valley of the Rocks, joining the cliff top coastal path and do the circular walk before heading back to Lynton or Lynmouth (depending if you go up or down the hill when you return). We’d recommend parking in Lynton, enjoying the little shops and cafes, walking part way down the hill by the church, joining the coastal path, doing the loop around the Valley of the Rocks, walking back and then rejoining the path and heading down the hill to explore Lynmouth, on the water’s edge, with more pubs and shops, and then ending with a trip on the funicular railway back up the hill to Lynton.
Valley of the Rocks is about a 30 minute drive from the cottage and there is a car park and excellent cafe. There is also parking in Lynmouth and Lynton, which has a small cinema in one of its historic buildings.
115 locals recommend
Valley of Rocks
South West Coast PathThe Valley of Rocks, a stunning dry valley with a cliff top path tracing along the coastline, approximately one kilometre west of the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth. Renowned for its beautiful sea views and rugged landscape (and wild goats!). It has a truly beautiful and dramatic landscape, with various walking options, from a 20 minute circular walk along the cliff top path, to a longer steeper walk to a little cove, to a few miles down a path through the valley to a small beach and then back again to the car park.
There’s also the option to park in the sweet villages of Lython or Lynmouth, which are connected by a funicular railway. You can join the coastal path part way up the hill that links these villages and walk about 15 mins to the Valley of the Rocks, joining the cliff top coastal path and do the circular walk before heading back to Lynton or Lynmouth (depending if you go up or down the hill when you return). We’d recommend parking in Lynton, enjoying the little shops and cafes, walking part way down the hill by the church, joining the coastal path, doing the loop around the Valley of the Rocks, walking back and then rejoining the path and heading down the hill to explore Lynmouth, on the water’s edge, with more pubs and shops, and then ending with a trip on the funicular railway back up the hill to Lynton.
Valley of the Rocks is about a 30 minute drive from the cottage and there is a car park and excellent cafe. There is also parking in Lynmouth and Lynton, which has a small cinema in one of its historic buildings.
Heddon Valley offers an enchanting walk suitable for all ages and abilities. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it’s full of diverse wildlife, including rare butterflies, birds, and otters. The Woodland Path meanders towards the sea, treating walkers to breathtaking views. At Heddon’s Mouth, there is a gorgeous cove with oversized pebbles and rocks and a freshwater river merging into the sea. Dogs are welcome year-round, and visitors can unwind at the excellent Hunters Inn, a lovely historic hotel and pub or the National Trust cafe nearby.
Heddon Mouth is around a 20 minute drive from the cottage on the way to Lynton. The last mile or so is down a winding lane and there is a car park (which is free to National Trust members).
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National Trust - Heddon Valley
Heddon Valley offers an enchanting walk suitable for all ages and abilities. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it’s full of diverse wildlife, including rare butterflies, birds, and otters. The Woodland Path meanders towards the sea, treating walkers to breathtaking views. At Heddon’s Mouth, there is a gorgeous cove with oversized pebbles and rocks and a freshwater river merging into the sea. Dogs are welcome year-round, and visitors can unwind at the excellent Hunters Inn, a lovely historic hotel and pub or the National Trust cafe nearby.
Heddon Mouth is around a 20 minute drive from the cottage on the way to Lynton. The last mile or so is down a winding lane and there is a car park (which is free to National Trust members).
The Northam Burrows walk is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who love beach walks.
There are options from the full 6 mile walk starting in Appledore, through Northam, around the Burrows, and along the coast back to Appledore.
You can also park at Northam Burrows, entering the car park via a little toll road and then walk along the beach and burrows starting at the cafe, along the beach to Westward Ho! with its shops and cafes, before heading back on the beach or along a path - probably around a mile each way.
There’s lots of wildlife including birds and sheep, with lovely views of Instow, Westward Ho!, and Appledore from Crow Point. It has natural beauty and local charm and is pretty flat and easy with a huge dog friendly beach.
58 locals recommend
Northam Burrows Country Park
Sandymere RoadThe Northam Burrows walk is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who love beach walks.
There are options from the full 6 mile walk starting in Appledore, through Northam, around the Burrows, and along the coast back to Appledore.
You can also park at Northam Burrows, entering the car park via a little toll road and then walk along the beach and burrows starting at the cafe, along the beach to Westward Ho! with its shops and cafes, before heading back on the beach or along a path - probably around a mile each way.
There’s lots of wildlife including birds and sheep, with lovely views of Instow, Westward Ho!, and Appledore from Crow Point. It has natural beauty and local charm and is pretty flat and easy with a huge dog friendly beach.
Saunton Sands is a huge dog friendly beach, around 20 mins drive from the cottage. There’s a car park, cafe and surf school and shop, with a long and wide flat beach, ideal for dog walks from a short stroll to a longer walk.
On the way to Saunton Sands you pass through Braunton with its shops and famous fish and chip restaurant and takeaway (Squires).
195 locals recommend
Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands is a huge dog friendly beach, around 20 mins drive from the cottage. There’s a car park, cafe and surf school and shop, with a long and wide flat beach, ideal for dog walks from a short stroll to a longer walk.
On the way to Saunton Sands you pass through Braunton with its shops and famous fish and chip restaurant and takeaway (Squires).
Exmoor is a haven for walkers, offering picturesque paths and diverse routes catering to all abilities. Families can explore the area on foot, from the serene Quantock Hills to the rugged terrain of Exmoor. Challenging trails await older children, while gentler rambles younger children and of course our four legged friends. Exmoor's breathtaking landscapes, where tranquillity and natural beauty abound.
Exmoor is around 30 mins from the cottage, with multiple walks.
Further details can be found on the Visit Exmoor website.
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor is a haven for walkers, offering picturesque paths and diverse routes catering to all abilities. Families can explore the area on foot, from the serene Quantock Hills to the rugged terrain of Exmoor. Challenging trails await older children, while gentler rambles younger children and of course our four legged friends. Exmoor's breathtaking landscapes, where tranquillity and natural beauty abound.
Exmoor is around 30 mins from the cottage, with multiple walks.
Further details can be found on the Visit Exmoor website.
Activities
Tarka Trail Cycle Hire
Hire a bike and cycle along the Tarka Trail.
Surf Saunton, a local surf school used by a number of guests and friends all of which have had a fantastic time surfing.
7 locals recommend
Surf Saunton
Surf Saunton, a local surf school used by a number of guests and friends all of which have had a fantastic time surfing.
The Big Sheep Farm and Theme Park in North Devon has lots of opportunities for animal lovers to get up close with their farm animals, it's a great day out.
185 locals recommend
The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadThe Big Sheep Farm and Theme Park in North Devon has lots of opportunities for animal lovers to get up close with their farm animals, it's a great day out.
Challenge yourself, on the high ropes, climbing, coasteering, mountain boarding, plus so much more.
26 locals recommend
The Ultimate Adventure Centre
Abbotsham RoadChallenge yourself, on the high ropes, climbing, coasteering, mountain boarding, plus so much more.