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Bideford

Just what you want in a seaside village - whitewashed cottages, higgledy-piggledy narrow lanes, a quaint harbour and plenty of cosy pubs and cafes to linger in.

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RHS Rosemoor
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a for
www.rhs.org.uk/whatson/gardens/rosemoor
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The Bell Inn
A classic thatched Devon inn, complete with roaring log fire in the winter.
www.thebellinnparkham.co.uk
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Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire
Take an amble down the coast or a potter along the banks of the River Torridge. Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire offer hire and sale of cycles, kayaks, surfboards, body boards and wet suits.
bidefordbicyclehire.co.uk
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Biketrail
Family packages of hire bikes at a great price, delivered and collected from your holiday cottage.
www.biketrail.co.uk
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Coach and Horses
A friendly family pub with a garden and a games-room.
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Dartington Crystal
Watch the famous crystal being hand-blown on the factory tour.
www.dartington.co.uk
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Decks
Classic dishes and great views over the River Torridge to Appledore.
www.decksrestaurant.co.uk
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Great Torrington Golf Club
Well over 100 years old, this course has a reputation for great quality greens.
www.torringtongolfclub.co.uk
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MS Oldenburg
A day trip to Lundy Island to amble around its its pristine shoreline, 13th Century castle and lighthouse is a lovely way to spend the day. Cruise over on Lundy's own ship, the MS Oldenburg. Everything you need is on board: bar, buffet, shop and information centre. From Bideford and Ilfracombe the sailing time is under two hours.
www.lundyisland.co.uk
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North Devon Maritime Museum
Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.
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Royal North Devon Golf Club
An historic course, the oldest links course in England, with fabulous views out to sea towards Lundy Island.
www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk
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Skern Lodge
Bridge jumping, rafting, high ropes, zip wires - whatever activities you fancy trying, Skern Lodge will put together a family day for you.
www.skernlodge.com
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South West Extreme
Adrenalin-fuelled fun including moutain boarding, moutain biking, climbing, coasteering, high ropes and kayaking.
www.theultimatehigh.com
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Tapeley Park
Utterly romantic formal gardens with terraces, sweeps of lawn and a walled kitchen garden.
www.tapeleypark.com
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Tarka Cruises
Wildlife viewing boat trips along the Torridge Estuary.
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The Appledore Crafts Company
Art in every kind of medium is on display in this artist's co-operative.
www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk
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The Big Sheep
Lots to do here, from feeding lambs and watching sheepdog trials to pony and tractor rides.
www.thebigsheep.co.uk
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The Burton Art Gallery
Home to the Bideford Museum, a large crafts gallery and historic paintings.
www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
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The Quay Cafe
Right on the Tarka Trail, this award-winning cafe serves wonderful cream teas.
www.fremingtonquaycafe.co.uk
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The Quay Gallery and Restaurant
Enjoy views of the estuary and local art as you eat.
www.9thequay.co.uk
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The River Torridge
An inland route along the River Torridge, start from Castle Hill in Great Torrington, looking across the valley towards the RHS Rosemoor Garden in the distance. Walk to the Waterloo Obelisk, built to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, and explore the path returning to the town through the Commons, 350 acres of land donated to the public in the 12th Century.
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Waterside Gallery
Occasional exhibitions and, as you might expect, plenty of local seascapes.
www.watersideart.co.uk
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Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is one of possibly only two place names in the world that features an exclamation mark; it’s almost impossible to say it without breaking into a smile. Once dominated by holiday camps, Westward Ho! has been updated in recent years and although it remains a lively resort, it now has a thriving permanent population. The big draw, of course, is the beach – two miles of sand stretch into the distance, backed by a pebble ridge that forms a dividing line between the beach and Northam Burr
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