The Classic Guide

Hartland

 
Once a busy Georgian market town, Hartland is now a beautiful, peaceful idyll set in stunning surroundings. It’s a rare visitor who leaves without seeing Hartland Abbey; built 850 years ago, the Abbey is a magnificent residence (it is still a family home to this day) which exhibits a variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne and Regency. Hartland Quay, a short distance from the village, is known for the immense rock formations that rear out of the sea; storms battering the north Devon coast here are invariably a dramatic sight. More »
 

Clovelly
A beautiful, unspoilt fishing village enveloped in green countryside. From Clovelly it is easy to take a boat trip across to Lundy Island, a pristine little wilderness just off the coast.
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The Old Smithy
Once the local blacksmiths, this friendly local now hosts monthly folk nights. Drop in for a bite to eat in the beer garden or enjoy a pint of real ale in front of the log fire.
www.theoldsmithyinn.co.uk
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The Hart Inn
At the centre of the outstanding peninsula of Hartland, this traditional olde world inn overlooks the village square and serves great food sourced locally where possible and a wide range of real ales and fine wines. In the Summer you can enjoy a meal in the beer garden.
www.thehartinn.com
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Clovelly Court Garden
This Victorian walled kitchen garden has magnificent greenhouses where melons, apricots, figs, peaches and nectarines grow. Take a stroll on the terraced lawns for fantastic views out to Lundy Island, or take a longer walk through the rhododendrons and woodlands to Clovelly village. The herbaceous borders are ablaze with colour in midsummer. Open March to October.
www.clovelly.co.uk/clovelly-court-gardens.php
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Docton Mill Gardens
These unique gardens include wild flowers, a riverside walk and an unusual bog garden. Catch the spectacular display of narcissi in spring when bluebells carpet the woods, or come in summer to see the rosebanks in full bloom. Treat yourself to an award-winning cream tea at the Docton Mill Tea Room, voted Best Cream Tea in Devon at the 2007 North Devon Food & Drink Awards, or try some of the local homegrown produce - the Brixham crab sandwiches and homemade chutneys are firm favourites. Open March to October.
www.doctonmill.co.uk
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Hartland Point
The South West Coast Path provides some of the most stunning scenery including Lundy Island from the high cliffs in north Devon. Try starting at Hartland Point and walking towards the lighthouse and then the radio mast, looking out for the rusting remains of the Johanna shipwreck on the beach. A circular route along Blagdon Cliff and then Upright Cliff (where there is a small waterfall) will take you inland to Blagdon Farm and eventually your starting point.
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The Farmer's Arms
The Farmer's Arms is the historic local pub in Devon's 'village with two names'. The original name, Woolfardisworthy, is a bit of tongue twister, so locals shortened it to Woolsery; one village, two names, one great pub. Stop by and visit the resident ghost.
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
Five major rides, plus loads of shows, including Merlin from Britain’s Got Talent with his death-defying escapology act, make the Milky Way an excellent family day out in North Devon. Ride Devon’s biggest roller coaster, pilot the droid destroyer dodgems and brave the Clone Zone interactive alien ride. There's plenty for the little ones too, including the Big Apple rollercoaster, plus soft play, ball pools, and mini ride-on tractors. Take a leisurely trip on the Milky Way Railway or have hours of fun on the slides and assault course in the Time Warp, the area's biggest indoor adventure play area. Challenge the family to archery, golf and laser shooting or just kick back and enjoy the amazing bird of prey displays. There's lots to see and do here, and all the rides and shows are included in the entrance fee.
www.themilkyway.co.uk
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Hartland Forest Golf Club
This gently sloping course without hills at first looks easy - but beware the many water hazards waiting to trip you up.
www.hartlandforestgolf.co.uk
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Barton Farm Shop
Home-reared beef and lamb and local pork, chicken veg.
www.bartonfarmshop.co.uk
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Gooseham Barton Riding Stables
Situated on the spectacular North Cornwall/North Devon coast, Gooseham Barton is a 50 acre holding offering riding for all ages and levels of experience in beautiful, unspoilt countryside.
www.riding-holidays-cornwall.co.uk
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50.926
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Hartland Abbey and Gardens
Set in stunning countryside, Hartland Abbey has a deer park within which peacocks, donkeys and guinea fowl roam and graze.
www.hartlandabbey.com
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Marshland Mouth
Marshland Mouth is situated at the edge of the Welcombe and Marsland Valleys Nature Reserve, a large reserve encompassing diverse fauna and flora, including a wooded valley, coastal heath and bracken-covered slopes. A small stream that runs down to the beach marks the Cornwall and Devon border.
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Red Lion Hotel
Perched at the harbourside, the Red Lion Hotel specialises in seafood.
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Welcombe
The majority of those holidaying in North Devon never stumble across Welcombe, yet they are missing out on one of the area’s prettiest villages. Straddling a deep valley, Welcombe is divided by a stream which winds its way to the cliff edge and drops to the sea in a picturesque waterfall. A few miles down the coast is Bude, with half a dozen beaches and pubs, cafes and restaurants galore, but the idyllic atmosphere of Welcombe may prove difficult to leave.
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Welcombe Mouth Beach
To the north of Marshland Mouth on the edge of the Welcombe and Marshland Valleys Nature Reserve. There's a diverse range of flora and fauna here and some stunning scenery.
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