North Devon Cottage
self catering accommodation
Bishop's Tawton
The village of Bishop's Tawton is well served with two pubs which provide excellent food, a Post Office, a Butcher and a welcoming parish church. Tesco and Sainsbury's are 3 miles away just off the link road.
Things to see and do
Head for one of the spectacular local beaches for sand, sea and surf. Sign up for a surfing course Explore the coastal villages or the rugged wilds of Exmoor
Play a round of golf at a number of excellent local courses, including the Royal North Devon, the oldest links course in the country. Enjoy horse riding or pony trekking locally. Sea and freshwater fishing are within easy reach.
Cycle
the Tarka Trail. Bring your own bike, or hire one and enjoy safe cycling on
40 miles of traffic free trails.
For
the green-fingered
RHS
Garden Rosemoor, Tapely Park, Marwood, Docton Mill, Hartland Abbey and
Clovelly Court Gardens are all within easy driving distance. From June to
September towns and villages vie with each other to create floral displays
to win Britain in Bloom
Shop
till you drop
Visit
the traditional Pannier Market and unique Butchers Row, both in Barnstaple.
Experience the Dartington Crystal factory and Visitor Centre or Brannams
Pottery. Atlantic Village offers outlet stores packed with discounted
goodies, plus fun for kids in Discovery Island.
Culture
club
Enjoy
a day out a National Trust’s award-winning house and gardens, Arlington
Court. Visit the Broomhill Sculpture Garden and Appledore’s many art and
craft shops and galleries. Take in a play at the Queen’s Thaeatre in
Barnstaple or the Landmark Theatre in nearby Ilfracombe
Fun
for kids
Barnstaple boasts The North Devon Leisure Centre, a cinema, ten-pin bowling alley and go-kart track. The Milky Way Adventure Park is the place for adventurous active kids to spend the day. Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur park has a T-Rex that moves and roars. Scarey! Watch the sheep racing or duck trials at The Big Sheep family entertainment park. Commune with nature at Exmoor Zoo or the Ilfracombe Aquarium
Ilfracombe. Appledore
The North Devon coast from Lynmouth round to Bude is easily accessible, as is Exmoor and Dartmoor and the Cathedral City of Exeter and the town of Barnstaple.