Explore The Williams Arms and its Surroundings

Woolacombe Sand (4.9 miles)
At first glance, Woolacombe appears to have been somewhat swamped by modern holiday facilities, with rows of hotels, shops and cafes. Once on the beach, however, it’s easy to ignore the tussle of commerce going on in the town - extensive dunes shield the development and leave you to enjoy three miles of flat, wide sand. Even on the busiest summer day, if you’re happy to take a stroll along the beach, you’ll find a quiet spot to lay your towel.

Putsborough Sand (4.5 miles)
Renowned for its cleanliness and vast expanse of golden sand, Putsborough Sand is paradise for both swimmers and surfers.
www.putsborough.com

Central Cinema (4.4 miles)
www.scottcinemas.co.uk

Tarka Trail Cycle Hire (4.2 miles)
Conveniently situated at Barnstaple station, so you can leave your car at home.
www.tarkabikes.co.uk

Biketrail (1.9 miles)
Family packages of hire bikes at a great price, delivered and collected from your holiday cottage.
www.biketrail.co.uk

Otter Cycle Hire (.7 miles)
Just 20 metres from the Tarka Trail…

The Appledore Crafts Company (3.8 miles)
Art in every kind of medium is on display in this artist's co-operative.
www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

Broomhill Art Hotel (4.5 miles)
An extensive sculpture garden with works in bronze and stone, and a gallery of contemporary paintings and sculpture.
www.broomhillart.co.uk

The Elliott Gallery (.7 miles)
A wide range of landscapes and abstract paintings alongside crafts, sculpture and stained glass.
www.theelliottgallery.co.uk

Waterside Gallery (3.6 miles)
Occasional exhibitions and, as you might expect, plenty of local seascapes.
www.watersideart.co.uk

Marwood Hill Gardens (3.3 miles)
So much to see here - three lakes and some excellent national collections of camellias (over 800 cultivars) and the Japanese Iris.
www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Saunton Golf Club (3.0 miles)
A magnet for the serious golfer, this links course is often rated as one of the finest in the country.
www.sauntongolf.co.uk

Decks (3.4 miles)
Classic dishes and great views over the River Torridge to Appledore.
www.decksrestaurant.co.uk

The Queen's Theatre (4.3 miles)
The pantomime season at Christmas is the highlight of the calendar here.
www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

Surf South West (4.4 miles)
The first surf schools in the UK to be awarded the highest standard of Level 4 by the British Surfing Association. Beachside surf centres on Saunton Sands and Croyde Beach.
www.surfsouthwest.com

Tarka Cruises (3.7 miles)
Wildlife viewing boat trips along the Torridge Estuary.

Blakewell Water Gardens and Trout Fishing (3.9 miles)
Fly fishing for rainbow trout all year and brown trout between April and September.
www.blakewell.co.uk

The North Devon Surf School (4.0 miles)
From a two hour lesson to two full days of tuition.
www.northdevonsurfschool.co.uk

Breathingspace (3.0 miles)
Choose from gentle activities like archery, clay pigeon shooting or falconry or try climbing, abseiling, coasteering or gorge scrambling.
www.breathingspace.uk.com

Skern Lodge (4.0 miles)
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

Point Breaks Extreme Watersports (1.0 miles)
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, mountain boarding and surfing… hope you’re feeling energetic.
www.pointbreaks.com

Tapeley Park (4.2 miles)
Utterly romantic formal gardens with terraces, sweeps of lawn and a walled kitchen garden.
www.tapeleypark.com

Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon (4.3 miles)
Exhibitions on the wildlife, culture, landscape and history of north Devon.

North Devon Maritime Museum (3.8 miles)
Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.

The Quay Cafe (1.9 miles)
Right on the Tarka Trail, this award-winning cafe serves wonderful cream teas.
www.fremingtonquaycafe.co.uk

Wild Thyme Juice Cafe (.8 miles)
Perfect for breakfast - the morning menu is astonishing.
www.wildthymecafe.co.uk

The Quay Gallery and Restaurant (3.7 miles)
Enjoy views of the estuary and local art as you eat.
www.9thequay.co.uk

Marshford Organic Foods (4.7 miles)
www.marshford.co.uk

Barnstaple (4.4 miles)
One of north Devon’s largest towns, Barnstaple is a hive of activity all year round. The popular Pannier Market is good for a browse, while the Green Lanes shopping centre has many big high street retailers if you feel the urge to shop.

Croyde Bay (4.5 miles)
Devon’s answer to Fistral Beach in Cornwall, Croyde Bay is one of the best known surf spots in the country. It draws a young and sporty crowd, and when the surf’s up, there’s a real buzz on this beach.

Croyde (3.8 miles)
Lots of old world Devon charm to be found here - Croyde is a tangle of narrow, twisty lanes and pretty cottages. The main attraction is, of course, the beach – a perfect v-shaped notch in the towering cliffs with fine, yellow sand. Croyde is a mecca for surfers due to the consistent waves that roll onto the shore, but even if you don’t fancy a dip yourself, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the location, from horse riding on the sand, walking the coast path or hiring a bike and setting off to explore the north Devon coast.