Anna’s guidebook
Garden / nature
This is a magical and very special 20 acre private garden with three lakes, set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple. They also have a lovely cafe which you can visit for free (but paying for the gardens are worth it).
See here for opening times and entry prices:
https://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk/opening-times-and-entry-prices.html
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Marwood Hill Gardens
This is a magical and very special 20 acre private garden with three lakes, set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple. They also have a lovely cafe which you can visit for free (but paying for the gardens are worth it).
See here for opening times and entry prices:
https://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk/opening-times-and-entry-prices.html
My favourite beaches
Mortehoe is a lovely little village on the cliff edge, walking distance (up hill!) from Woolacombe. There is a magic little beach called the Grunta - tricky to find but absolutely worth the fairly steep climb down, however check that the tide is out before making the trek down and be careful with dogs and children on the path, some of the cliff edge is not fenced!
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Mortehoe
Mortehoe is a lovely little village on the cliff edge, walking distance (up hill!) from Woolacombe. There is a magic little beach called the Grunta - tricky to find but absolutely worth the fairly steep climb down, however check that the tide is out before making the trek down and be careful with dogs and children on the path, some of the cliff edge is not fenced!
Lovely village - try to seek out the secret beach through the rock path (only when the tide is out!!).
Pub in Lee is called the Grampus. It's quaint and cosy but I think unfortunately at the moment they are only serving drinks outside in the garden
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Lee Bay
Lovely village - try to seek out the secret beach through the rock path (only when the tide is out!!).
Pub in Lee is called the Grampus. It's quaint and cosy but I think unfortunately at the moment they are only serving drinks outside in the garden
Great walks
Here I've listed a couple of my favourite walks:
The walk to Baggy Point is fantastic. You can park in Putsbourough or at the very end of Marine Drive, and then climb up the hill from Puts. beach and follow the path to Baggy Point.
All of the coastal walks are stunning. A good place to start off is Mortehoe - you can walk to Lee Beach where you pass through Bennets Mouth.
At Lee Beach don't miss the secret and quiet second beach (if the tide is out) by passing through the rocks. You can also reach it by going up the hill, through a gate and following the cliff edge until you see steep steps down.
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National Trust - Baggy Point
Moor LaneHere I've listed a couple of my favourite walks:
The walk to Baggy Point is fantastic. You can park in Putsbourough or at the very end of Marine Drive, and then climb up the hill from Puts. beach and follow the path to Baggy Point.
All of the coastal walks are stunning. A good place to start off is Mortehoe - you can walk to Lee Beach where you pass through Bennets Mouth.
At Lee Beach don't miss the secret and quiet second beach (if the tide is out) by passing through the rocks. You can also reach it by going up the hill, through a gate and following the cliff edge until you see steep steps down.
Neighbourhoods
A scenic roundtrip drive via Saunton is:
From Woolacombe go via Braunton towards Saunton. Follow the coast road to Croyde which is a nice stop off place for pub and cafes. Return via. Georgeham via the back lanes to Woolacombe
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Saunton
A scenic roundtrip drive via Saunton is:
From Woolacombe go via Braunton towards Saunton. Follow the coast road to Croyde which is a nice stop off place for pub and cafes. Return via. Georgeham via the back lanes to Woolacombe
Food scene
Book to guarantee a table
Separately, the S&P fish Shop, Ilfracombe does a good lunch and you can buy fish there. https://www.sandpfish.co.uk
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Relish Bar & Bistro
10 -11 Fore StBook to guarantee a table
Separately, the S&P fish Shop, Ilfracombe does a good lunch and you can buy fish there. https://www.sandpfish.co.uk
Mortehoe Fish & Chip Shop
Mortehoe Station RoadThe closest decent fish & chippy
The Rock Inn
Rock HillA cosy pub with good food - Georgeham
Gobblebox Woolacombe
1-3 South StGreat for takeaway lunches (especially the burgers!)
Squires
1 Exeter RdThe best local fish and chips - Braunton
Block
12-14 Butchers RowTakeaway only now - Barnstaple
The Beach House Restaurant
3 West RdIn Woolacombe
Good takeaway lunches, coffees and cakes for walks (on marine drive).
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The Porthole
Marine DriveGood takeaway lunches, coffees and cakes for walks (on marine drive).
Miss Fea's Cafe
North Morte RoadIn Mortehoe
The Siam Bistro
4 Caen StIn Braunton
The Stores
1 St Mary's RdGreat coffee and breakfasts and deli - Croyde
Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co
12 South StIf you want delivery..
Blue Groove
2 Hobb's HillAn extensive menu - Croyde
Have not tried it..but new restaurant opened by Devon Michelin star chef - Ilfracombe
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Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room
63 Fore StHave not tried it..but new restaurant opened by Devon Michelin star chef - Ilfracombe