27 Hartland Abbey (B2) www.hartlandabbey.com Activities 13 The Church Rooms Coffee Shop (C2) The Square, Hartland 33 Docton Mill Gardens & Tearoom (B2) www.doctonmill.co.uk 31 The Old Granary (B2) 01237 441918 Leigh Farm, Incredible Landscapes 01237 441234 EX39 6DT Beautiful stately house, gardens, EX39 6BL Genuine homemade food, delicious hot and cold drinks, 01237 441369 EX39 6EA Voted Best Cream Tea in North Devon. Hartland EX39 6DW Separate suite in friendly farmhouse. grounds, beachwalk & tearoom. Events and summer theatre. Open Coastal sports www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/coastalsports and a very warm welcome for residents and visitors alike in this Terrace and tearoom, with wood burner for colder months, set amidst Local produce breakfasts, cream teas, lunches. 1 room. Mar - Oct, Sun to Thu 11.30 - 5pm, House 2-5pm. Entrance fee. Coasteering, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, diving and much more. lovely, community coffee room.Open mornings throughout summer glorious gardens. Very high quality fish, seafood, meat and cheese Open all year. Services for walkers. Parking. Dogs welcome. Groups welcome. Family friendly. and Tues & Fri in winter. Parking. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. salads, pasties and sandwiches. Finest teas, coffees and sparkling Walking Cyling www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/cycling Quiet lanes, bridleways presses, delicious cakes and desserts. Open Mar - Oct, daily, 10am - 36 Great Philham House B&B (C3) and tracks offer glorious on and off-road routes. Bike hire available. 14 Hartland Farmers’ Market (C2) Parish Hall, The Square, 5pm. Free admission to tearooms. Parking. Dogs welcome. Groups www.philhamhouseshortbreaks.co.uk 01237 440244 EX39 The South West Coast Path 28 St Nectan’s Church (B2) Stoke EX39 6DU Hartland EX39 6BL 1st Sundays in Apr – Sep, 10am – 1pm and a welcome. Family friendly 6DL Fantastic views and walks from the doorstep. Lovely The coastpath encircles the entire Peninsula and offers some Known as "the cathedral of North Devon" for its size. 128ft tower. Heritage & Treasure Trails www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/trails special Christmas market 10am -1pm. Freshest local & artisan rooms, local breakfasts, many services. 3 rooms. Open all of the most dramatic sections of the whole 630 mile route. Services and events all year. Parking. Groups welcome. produce, local crafts too, excellent cafe serving delicious year. Services for walkers. Family friendly. Family friendly. Uncover hidden history or hunt for treasure. 4 Heritage Walks and Downloadable routes & trails the Hartland Treasure Trail. Sunday breakfasts. Parking. It’s a walkers’ paradise. Access walking resources and 40 Elmscott Farmhouse (B3) www.elmscott.org.uk download routes and Heritage Walks from our website 30 Hartland Quay (A2) www.hartlandquayhotel.co.uk Nature watching www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/nature 21 Cheristow Lavender (B2) www.cheristow.co.uk Beautiful Places to Stay 01237 441276 EX39 6ES Beautiful 4* period farmhouse www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/walking 01237 441218 EX39 6DU Dramatically beautiful, stunning Deers, foxes, badgers, birds of prey, dolphins, seals, basking sharks, 01237 440101 EX39 6DA Award winning tearoom set in a & garden. Wonderful breakfasts, lunches & evening meals. geology. Sand and rock beach, hotel, pub, museum, shop. Open all rare flowers & butterflies. beautiful lavender field & gardens using as much organic produce as 3 rooms. Open all year. Services for walkers. Family friendly. year (except for seasonal shop & museum Mar - Oct, daily, possible. Lunches, cakes and pastries, artisan local cheeses, own Touring, Camping & Hostels Beaches 11am-4.30pm £1 entrance). Parking (summer toll). Dogs welcome. Plantwalk www.plantwalk.co.uk 01237 441205 All year reared beef, home grown salads. Lavender cream teas & tiffin. Also Groups welcome. Family friendly. Fascinating & entertaining guided plant walks, geared to your family farm, shop, walks, talks and camping. Open Mar – Oct, Wed - Sat, 4 Hartland Camping Barn (D2) www.mettafordfarm.co.uk Self-catering Blegberry Beach (A2) Beautiful, rocky, secluded beach. or party (max 15). 11am - 5.30pm. Free entry. Parking. Dogs welcome (outside). 01237 441249 Mettaford Farm EX39 6AL Fantastic sleeping Groups welcome. Family friendly. rooms & facilities inc pool & sauna. Public transport outside. 3 Yapham Cottages (D2) www.yaphamcottages.co.uk Hartland Quay (A2) P (summer toll) Stunning sand and 33 Docton Mill Gardens & 15 bedspaces. Open 01237 441916 EX39 6AN Three, beautiful, 4* converted rock beach. Museum, pub, hotel, walks. Tearoom (B2) Easter – Oct. Family friendly. barns offering complete tranquillity and sweeping views. www.doctonmill.co.uk A B C D E Sleeps 2 - 4 (10 max). Open all year. Dogs welcome. Marsland Mouth (A4) Right at the border between 01237 441369 EX39 6EA 12 Hartland Caravan & Family friendly. Cornwall & Devon. Award winning gardens & Lundy Island Camping Park (C2) tearoom set around an old water www.hartlandcamping.co.uk 4 Mettaford Holiday Cottages (D2) Mouthmill Beach (D1) Fantastic rockpools and Black mill.Spectacular flower displays. Hartland Point 01237 441876 South Lane, www.mettafordfarm.co.uk 01237 441249 Mettaford Farm Church Rock. Open Mar - Oct, daily, 10am - Shipload Hartland, EX39 6DG EX39 6AL 8 flexible cottages with pool, sauna, games room 5pm. Entrance fee for gardens. 44 25 Bay Beautifully maintained, many & grounds in outstanding scenery. Sleeps 2-6 (30+ max). Shipload Bay (B1) View from the coastpath, grey seals are Parking. Dogs welcome. 1 44 SW Coast Path amenities, lovely lake & Open Easter – Oct. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. often seen. Groups welcome. Family friendly. East Titchberry NT fishing, close to village and 24 Exmansworthy NT Mouthmill bus routes.Open Mar – Sep. 11 Hartland Caravan Holidays (C2) (A2) (A1) 23 Services for walkers. Dogs www.hartlandcaravanholidays.co.uk 01237 441664 South Spekes Mill Mouth 44 Lundy Island 18 Windbury Hill Beach Black Church Rock Beautiful beach, great for experienced surfers. www.lundyisland.co.uk Fort welcome. Family friendly. Lane, Hartland EX39 6DG Two lovely caravans, pretty 01271 863636 Day trips or decor, great facilities, each sleeps 6, close to village & (A4) P stay on this wildly beautiful Beckland Woods 21 Cheristow Lavender transport.Sleeps 6 (12 max). Open all year. Services for Welcome Mouth Hartland 17 Angels Wings Beautiful secluded sand and pebble beach. car-free island. Crystal waters, 20 19 HouseSpa Brownsham Woods Campsite (B2) walkers. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. For experienced surfers. rare wildlife, shop, tavern. Open www.cheristow.co.uk 01237 Blegberry Beach Blackpool 26 Brownsham NT (C2) www.pattard.com all year, accessible by boat Mill 440101 EX39 6DA Stunning 16 Pattard Cottages (seasonal scheduled sailings on open views, friendly, unspoilt 01237 441311 EX39 6BY Three lovely barns, authentical- Beauty Spots the Oldenburg, or by charter) and 22 but with many facilities. ly converted, set in rolling countryside. Walks and views. helicopter. 21 Cheristow 3 Summer tea room. Open all Sleeps 4-8 (18 max). Open all year. Dogs welcome. Angel's Wings (E1) Wooden SWCP shelter, carved like The Warren Lavender Clovelly year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. angels’ wings. Hartland Village (C2) St Nectan’s 27 Hartland Abbey 16 1 Family friendly. www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk 29 Cheristow 20 Long Furlong Cottages & Spa (C1) Black Church Rock (D1) Dramatic rock formation, 28 Historic village, a rare rural Hartland Quay 30 Woods 15 5-10 Artists & 40 Elmscott Youth Hostel www.longfurlongcottages.co.uk 01237 441337 EX39 6AT tide-carved 'windows'. gem. Shops, galleries, studios, PH Artisans B3248 (B3) www.elmscott.org.uk A complex of truly exceptional, 5* Gold Award properties & pubs, events, Heritage Trail. PH Stoke Hartland 4 01237 441276 EX39 6ES luxury spa in beautiful grounds. Sleeps 4 -15 (60+). Open Blackpool Mill (A2) Setting for Barton Cottage, Free parking. Dogs welcome. 2 13,14 B3248 Top rated hostel, fabulous all year. Family friendly. Sense & Sensibility. Groups welcome. Family friendly. St Catherine’s The 11 12 views, lovely facilities & Tor Vale grounds, minutes from 22 Cheristow Farm Cottages (B2) Bursdon Moor (C3) P Beautiful upland with far reaching coastpath. 32 beds. Open all www.cheristow-cottages.co.uk 01237 441522 EX39 6DA views, stargazing. Spekes Mill year. Family friendly. Luxury, very family friendly AA 4* cottages with log fires, Arts & Artisans Spekes Mill 31 HIGHER CL Mouth 2 OVELLY grounds, spa, sauna and coastal views. Sleeps 2-5 (21 max). Waterfall B3248 Hartland Point (B1) P (summer toll) Dramatic views, 1 Clovelly (E2) 44 Lundy Island Campsite Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. iconic lighthouse, refreshments, walks. www.clovelly.co.uk 32 (A1) www.lundyisland.co.uk 01237 431781 EX39 5TA Docton Mill 01271 863636 Camp on this 23 East Titchberry Farm Cottage (B1) Hartland Quay (A2) P (summer toll) Watch skilled craftspeople at 33 unique wildly beautiful island. www.titchberry-cottage-devon.co.uk 01237 440053 Spectacular geology, sandy and rocky beach. Museum, pub, work and have a go yourself. 34 35 36 Booking essential. Close to the Hartland Point EX39 6AU Beautiful thatched cottage on a hotel, walks. Silks, pottery, jewellery & more. shop and tavern. Open Apr – National Trust working farm, 200m from the coastpath. Open all year. Entrance fee. A39 Oct. Family friendly. Sleeps 4. Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. Lundy Island (A1) Wildly beautiful, car-free island with Parking. Groups welcome. 37 unique wildlife. (see also point 1 below that it’s missing its Family friendly. 32 Spekes House (B2) www.spekeshouse.co.uk accommodation/attraction spot) 38 Hotels and B&Bs 01458 850120 Spekes Mill Mouth EX39 6DY A beautiful, 5 James Morley Furniture 40 light-filled house in its own garden, unspoilt views from every Marsland Nature Reserve (A4) P Large, beautiful nature (C2) 39 window. Sleeps 9 (+1). Open all year. Dogs welcome. reserve: woods, valley, streams, meadows. 2 Southdown Cottage (D2) Family friendly. www.jamesmorleyfurniture.com 3 01237 431504 Higher 01237 441890 The Old Clovelly EX39 5SA Spekes Mill Waterfall (A2) Dramatic, high waterfall, Bakery, The Square, Hartland A39 34 Spekes Valley Cottages (B3) www.spekesvalley.co.uk beautiful valley & walks. Friendly 17th C house with 01237 441268 EX39 6EA Two tranquil, well equipped, 4* EX39 6BL Unique, bespoke, spectacular views, local contemporary wooden cottages in the outstanding Spekes Valley. Sleeps 4-12 (16 St Catherine's Tor (A2) Lovely, historic spot, breakfasts & lunches, lots of max). Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. furniture made with passion. extras. 3 rooms. Open all year. beautiful views. Visit the gallery. Open all year Bursdon Moor Services for walkers. Dogs 35 Copinger's Cottage (B3) www.galsham.co.uk 01237 (but phone first if making a welcome. Families welcome. The Warren (A2) Romantic skyline ruin on the SWCP. special trip). Parking. 41 42 KEY 441262 Galsham Farm EX39 6DN Luxurious, welcoming, ground floor detached cottage in an idyllic rural setting. 15 Two Harton Manor (C2) Windbury Hill Fort (D1) Site of an iron age hill fort on the 6 No 39 Fore St (C2) Sleeps 2-4. Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. SWCP. www.twohartonmanor.co.uk www.sarahjanelander.com PH Incredible Landscapes 01237 441670 The Square, 01237 441883 39 Fore St, 36 Great Philham House (C3) Hartland, EX39 6BL www.philhamhouseshortbreaks.co.uk 01237 440244 EX39 Hartland EX39 6BE. Beautiful Warmest welcome in historic Woodland/Parkland domestic stoneware from this Extraordinary Things to Do 6DL Sympathetically converted barn with fabulous country building. Farm-sourced views, paddock and play area. Sleeps 8. Open all year. townhouse studio. Watch it breakfasts & lunches. Art Beckland Woods (D1) P made, browse, buy, classes. Family friendly. Beautiful broadleaf woods, walks to Windbury. A39 Fabulous Food & Drink courses. 3 rooms. Open all Open all year, Sun – Thu, year. Services for walkers. Dogs normal shop hours. Parking. 4 Welcombe 37 The Shippen (C3) www.shippenbarn.com Brownsham Woods (D1) P PH Beautiful Places to Stay welcome. Family friendly. 07951 581330 EX39 6EG Spacious barn with log burner, Ancient broadleaf woods, walks to Mouth Mill Welcome 7 Shoreline Photography Mouth conservatory, garden & patio overlooking woodlands. Sleeps & Clovelly. 17 Copps Castle (C1) 4-5. Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. (C2) P Car Parks www.bandbhartland.co.uk www.robseymourphotography.co.uk Cheristow Woods (B2) Marsland 01237 441733 EX39 6AS 38 Peace & Plenty Cottage (C3) 01237 441590 10 Fore St, 43 PH Bespoke furnishings, great Parkland and steep sided woodland walks. Hartland EX39 6BD Rob Mouth Public House www.peaceandplentyholidays.co.uk 01237 440072 East breakfasts, lovely garden & Tosberry Farm EX39 6EH Stylish, very eco-friendly cottage Seymour’s stunning prints of the lounge. 1 mile from coast The Vale P (nearby) (C2) ever changing coast & Marsland Nature Reserve with pretty garden, paddock, orchard & views. Sleeps 4. Ancient parkland, lovely woodland walks & streams. path. 3 rooms. Services for Open all year. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. countryside. Ideal gifts & walkers. Dogs welcome. souvenirs. Available all year. Family friendly. (C3) Parking. Riding www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/riding Incredible scenery, a 25 The Point@Hartland Point (B1) www.thepointhartland.co.uk 39 West Tosberry Farm network of ancient bridleways and beautiful, quiet lanes. 07977 010463 EX39 6AU Set above one of the most iconic www.countrycottageplus.co.uk 01237 441556 EX39 6EH Extraordinary Things to Do coastline spots, right on the SWCP. Extensive refreshment kiosk with 18 Gawlish Farm (C1) 01237 441320 EX39 6AT 4* farmhouse Three beautifully fitted and equipped cottages each with 8 Springfield Pottery (C2) www.springfield-pottery.com with Laura Ashley & Jane Churchill decor, en-suite rooms & their own private pool. Sleeps 4-10 (23 max). Open all year. 01237 441506 88 Springfield, Hartland EX39 6BG Distinctive, Star Gazing www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/stars outdoor seating in a stunning location with views to Lundy Island. Delicious and very high quality lunches, teas, coffees, cakes, soups, exceptional service. 4 rooms. Open all year. Services for walkers. Dogs welcome. Family friendly. individual tiles, pots and pottery from Phil & Frannie Leach's No night pollution means some of the best Dark Skies in the country. Family friendly. Attractions acclaimed studio. Open all year (but phone first if making a special shakes and much more. Open Easter- Sept, daily, 10am-5pm, Parking (summer toll). Dog heaven. Groups welcome. Family friendly. 41 Smudgers Cottage (A3) www.smudgers-cottage.com (E2) www.clovelly.co.uk 01237 431781 trip). Parking very nearby. Walking www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk/walking A walkers' (and dog 1 Clovelly walkers') paradise. Beautiful inland & coastal walks with 24 West Titchberry Farm (B1) 01237 441287 Hartland Point 01237 441911 Southole EX39 6HW Beautiful, tranquil, EX39 5TA World famous, timeless, car-free village. Steep 27 Hartland Abbey (B2) www.hartlandabbey.com 01237 441234 EX39 6AU Warm farmhouse welcome, fantastic breakfasts & evening private cottage, 200m from the coastpath with stunning cobbled streets and picturesque harbour. Open all year. 9 Two Harton Manor (C2) www.twohartonmanor.co.uk 01237 spectacular views. meals near iconic Hartland Point. 3 rooms. Open all year. Services for views. Sleeps 2. Open all year. Dogs welcome. 441670 The Square, Hartland EX39 6BL Art & woodblock print EX39 6DT Exceptional home made lunches, cakes, cream teas, Entrance fee. Parking. Dogs welcome. Groups welcome. snacks and drinks in a stately home setting. Voted 3rd in North walkers. Family friendly. Family friendly. courses with Merlyn Chesterman. Browse, buy original works & 42 Southole Barns (A3) www.southole.co.uk 01237 prints. Open all year (but phone first if making a special trip). Parking. Devon Food Awards 2013. Situated in the original old kitchens and adjoining courtyard or take a picnic box into the grounds. Also 26 Blegberry B&B (B1) www.blegberrybedandbreakfast.co.uk 441621 Southole EX39 6HW Four very high quality coastal 19 Hartland House Spa (C1) Fabulous Food & Drink historic house, walks, events. Open Mar - Oct, Sun to Thu, 11.30 - 01237 441713 EX39 6AY Secluded luxury lodge right on the barns in beautiful grounds with hot tub & amazing views. www.hartlandhouseretreat.com 01237 441407 EX39 6AT 10 White Hare Studio~Gallery (C2) www.whitehare.co.uk coastpath. Uninterrupted sea views, BBQ, deck & garden. 1 room. Sleeps 2-4 (14 max).Open all year. Family friendly. 01237 441539 67 The Square, Hartland EX39 6BL Clive & 5pm, House 2-5pm. Entrance fee. Parking. Dogs welcome. Groups Luxury boutique rural spa & full treatments in beautiful welcome. Family friendly. Open all year. Services for walkers. Dogs welcome. grounds. Pools, swim spa, jacuzzi, sauna. Open all year. Caroline Brocklehurst’s unique gifts, paintings, prints, books, 1 Clovelly (E2) www.clovelly.co.uk 01237 431781 EX39 5TA 43 Berry Park (A4) www.berrypark.com 01288 331329 Various prices, packages & times. Parking. Groups welcome. furniture and jewellery. Open all year (but phone first if making a Choice of eating places in world famous Clovelly with its steeply 29 No. 1 Coastguard Cottages (B2) Welcombe EX39 6HH Relaxed coastal Victorian special trip). Parking. Tourist information and advice. 30 The Wreckers Retreat (A2) www.hartlandquayhotel.co.uk Family friendly. cobbled streets and pretty historic harbour. Visitor centre cafe and the 01237 441 218 EX39 6DU Dramatically situated right on Hartland www.coastguardcottagestoke.com 01237 441011 Stoke EX39 6DU apartments with 6 acres of grounds, views, pool & onsite village hostelries. Also many food events and festivals like Celebration Beautiful decor, warm welcome, all local or home produce breakfasts, restaurant. Sleeps 2-9 (20 max).Open all year. Dogs welcome. 14 Hartland Art & Craft Fayres (C2) Parish Hall, Hartland Quay, nestled between the spectacular granite cliffs with 21 Cheristow Lavender (B2) www.cheristow.co.uk of Local Ales & Ciders, Lobster & Crab Feast and Herring uninterrupted sea views. Open all year for coffee, cream teas, lunches & meals. 2 rooms. Open all year. Services for walkers. Family friendly. 01237 440101 EX39 6DA Award-winning tearoom, EX39 6BL Spring, Summer & Autumn fayres showcasing a fantastic Festival.Open all year. Entrance fee. Parking. Dogs welcome. array of local talent. Parking. generous pub food and local ales. Sit inside or out overlooking the lavender field, gardens, nursery, shop, talks, farm & Groups welcome. Family friendly. bay. Great in all weathers and all seasons. Open all year. Parking 30 Hartland Quay Hotel (A2) www.hartlandquayhotel.com 44 Lundy Island Accommodation (A1) campsite. Open Mar - Oct. Weds to Sat 11am - 5.30pm. (summer toll). Dogs welcome. Groups welcome. Family friendly. 01237 441218 EX39 6DU Spectacularly located, very welcoming, www.lundyisland.co.uk 01271 863636 Lundy Island 23 Free entry. Parking. Dogs welcome. Groups welcome. historic hotel & bar, right on the coastpath & beach. 13 rooms & very special, diverse Landmark properties in magical settings Family friendly. cottage. Open all year. Services for walkers. Dogs welcome. on Lundy Island. Sleeps 1- 14 (Suitable for very large Family friendly. groups). Open all year.
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www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk Fabulous Food & Drink Events & the Hartland Year Beautiful Places to Stay
For full details, maps, walks, routes & much more: much & routes walks, maps, details, full For For full details, maps, walks, routes & much more: much & routes walks, maps, details, full For With a long farming, foraging and fishing heritage, fabulous NB: this is a guide only, wildflowers are highly affected by See overleaf and visit our website for detailed listings food and drink is quite simply a way of life here. seasonal conditions and events can also change – please check on our website. Tearooms & cafes Award-winning Cheristow Lavender uses much organic produce and meat, eggs, honey, fruit and Jan: Catkins, first snowdrops, first lambs are born veg from its own farm. Delicious cakes, lunches, and cream Feb: Celandine, first primroses and daffodils, early garlic, teas - try Lavender Tiffin and Cheristow Blue tea. lambs being born, Snowdrop Day at Hartland Abbey Free entry, dogs welcome. Mar: Primroses, garlic, violets, lambs being born, Daffodil Enjoy award winning cream teas at Docton Mill Gardens and Days at Hartland Abbey, Lentshard at Clovelly, Easter Events, Tearoom. Picturesque tea terrace and Mill House tearoom
Hartland Arts & Crafts Spring Fair .
with logburner for cooler months. Much is homegrown or very Apr: Last lambs being born, Bluebell Days at Hartland Abbey, summer. during runs 502 Express National village. Hartland to
locally sourced. Great seafood platters, crab sandwiches, salads Farmers Market, Easter Events. 217 Stagecoach for Stratton or 219 Stagecoach for Post Red at change The Hartland Peninsula is totally unspoilt. There are no Bude, for X9 Stagecoach Davids: St Exeter from day), a buses 7 or (6
and desserts. Free entry, dogs welcome. May: Thrift, sea campion, early honeysuckle, Farmers Market,
urban areas and no main roads so everywhere you stay has 319 Service /Bideford/Bude: Barnstaple from Buses miles). (44 Davids
Public Transport: Public Hartland Hartbreaker, Clovelly Ale & Cider Festival St Exeter miles), (22 Barnstaple stations Railway Hartland Abbey Tearoom has also won accolades for its direct access to the wonderful landscapes and walks right from
delicious homemade lunches, cream teas, coffees and cakes. Jun: Foxgloves, dog roses, honeysuckle, Farmers Market, the door. Whatever time of year you visit, the area is
The tearoom is in the old kitchens and courtyard, or take a Hartland Abbey Summer Theatre, Lundy Gig Row spectacularly beautiful and winter or summer you'll always Peninsula. Hartland the and
picnic box out into the grounds. Entrance fees, dogs welcome. Jul: Wild strawberries, Hartland Festival, Farmers Market, get a very warm welcome. And, because there are so few B3248 onto left turn miles 7 after and Kilkhampton then Bude, Pass From the Southwest: the From
Hartland Abbey Summer Theatre, Woolsery Agricultural Show providers on the Peninsula, all year long you are always Bude/Bideford. for Highway Atlantic A39 Take
The Point@Hartland Point is spectacularly sited on a most Aug: Heather, early blackberries, Farmers Market, Hartland far from the madding crowd, even in high season.
iconic part of the SWCP. Refreshment kiosk with al fresco Farmers markets For local produce straight out of the Abbey Summer Theatre, Hartland Carnival, Arts & Crafts Peninsula. Hartland the and B3248 onto right turn Clovelly
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Can also drive and park (small summer toll), cycle, or walk Sep: Blackberries, elderberries, mushrooms, Farmers Market, apartments, converted barns, thatched cottages, restored has a great little cafe. In Hartland on 1st Sunday of every DIRECTIONS down from nearby free NT car park. Dog heaven. No toilets. Clovelly Crab & Lobster Feast farmhouses... even properties with luxury spas and private month, 10-1pm at the Parish Hall, Easter to October plus an Oct: Autumn foliage, sloes, conkers, gorse, Hartland Arts & is open for business pools. The hotel and B&Bs pride themselves on warmth, The Church Rooms Coffee Shop Xmas one in Dec. In Bideford on the 2nd & 4th Satur- Crafts Autumn Fayre summer mornings and Tues & Fri in winter. Run by local friendliness, quality, exceptional breakfasts from the finest days on the Quay, Easter to October and in Bude, every Nov: Autumn foliage and berries, Clovelly Herring Festival ladies, everything is served with a generous helping of rural local produce, and lots of extra services for walkers, cyclists, Friday, 10am-3pm, April to October on the canal wharfside. Dec: Early snowdrops, Xmas events, Craft Fayre & Farmers Devon hospitality. They even have Wi-Fi. Free parking. surfers, families and pets. If you’re touring, camping or Markets, Carols in the Square, Clovelly Christmas Lights Food and drink festivals Three great foodie events are hostelling you’ve got many options: peaceful, well equipped The Wrecker’s Retreat pub is right on the SWCP at right on the Peninsula’s doorstep. In May Clovelly Celebra- caravan & camping sites; luxury indoor ‘camping’ at the astonishing Hartland Quay. Generous pub food and also tion of Local Ales & Cider showcases brews from small Camping Barn, and the top rated youth hostel. The scenery coffees, teas, cream teas, cakes and ice creams all year round. North Devon brewers, plus Devon wines. In September the and walking make it doggy heaven, so it’s the ideal destination Great all weather, all year pit stop, also drive and park famous Clovelly Lobster & Crab Feast has quayside to holiday with your dog and many providers actively
(summer toll) or by foot or bike via the hairpin road.
kitchens, cookery demonstrations, live folk music, stalls and welcome well behaved pets.
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fires in winter and gardens or outdoor seating. Some of note are In November the Clovelly Sheep on the Warren May Celebrations in Hartland and celebrations
Herring Festival converted cottages sleeping up to sixty, and Lundy Island able things to do to things
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Incredible at Hartland Quay for spectacular sunsets, town band concerts history with these ‘Silver For disabled visitors there are places to stay with increased reach: to easy is Peninsula the but be, and wild weather wave watching; the 17th C West Country Inn Darlings’ with quay
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terrain, there are readily explorable lanes, bridleways and paths The Hartland Peninsula Hartland The Old Smithy Inn at Welcombe for rave reviewed food, great exhibitions, live singers and the salty sea air, carpets of flowers, tasty local produce, Here Getting atmosphere and huge program of events. and more. Entrance fees birdsong, waves and wind in the trees delight all the senses. in all cases. Clovelly Hartland Abbey's Alhambra Corridor The Vale (snow)
Incredible Landscapes Walk 20 mins south from Hartland Quay to picturesque St Extraordinary Things to Do and artisans, St John’s, with one of the oldest working civic Catherine’s Tor, much-visited by geologists, perhaps once clocks, farmers markets, arts & craft fairs, big carnival The entire Hartland Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding It’s easy to spend a whole holiday here just enjoying the topped by a chapel, then Spekes Mill Mouth with its long and the village hostelries. Step down into The Vale for Natural Beauty. On the spectacular Atlantic coastline, landscapes: walking, taking photographs, picnicking, playing curving beach and famous waterfall (the tallest of the beautiful parkland and woodland walks, follow the Harton headland after headland of soaring granite cliffs tower over games, watching wildlife or just enjoying the views and soaking Peninsula’s many falls). Lastly, right on the Cornish border is Borough Heritage Walk to see hidden history. Free Atlantic rollers before dipping down to deserted beaches. up the atmosphere. But there are also many other, wonderful parking. Toilets. Welcombe Mouth beach, sandy from mid-tide onwards, Roe deer on Bursdon Moor Bluebell day at Hartland Abbey Inland sheltered valleys end in tumbling waterfalls, ancient things to do, on the Peninsula: secluded and quiet even in high season. Can be reached by car woodlands give way to rolling farmland and upland heaths. Visit the artists and artisans - and have a go. In Hartland at the end of a bumpy track where there is a small car park. Unwind in a spa session at Hartland House Retreat. Walk the South West Coast Path. Whether a keen walker village visit, browse and buy all year round. The lively White or just to stroll, picnic or photograph don’t miss this most Lovely spa in an unspoilt 5* Gold Award setting. Indoor pool, Protected landscapes The incredible landscapes, clean Hare Gallery and Studio for Clive and Caroline Brockle- Inland, unmissable beauty spots are: Brownsham and dramatic part of the path. Routes, maps & info on our website. relaxation room, sauna, jacuzzi, and outdoor swim spa and waters and protected valleys are teeming with plant, marine hurst’s totally original paintings, prints, cards, jewellery and Beckland woods for beautiful woodland walks, carpets of deck. Extensive treatments by fully qualified therapists. and wildlife, some of it very rare. This is why it is part of Black Church Rock Bluebells in Cheristow Woods gifts, jewellery and paintings to order, art classes and the flowers in spring and summer; Bursdon Moor for rare plants, Spend a day at the beach. Best are Hartland Quay, Assander books and walking routes (inspired by local legends). UNESCO’s North Devon Biosphere, there are four Sites Follow a Heritage Walk or Treasure Trail. Four Heritage birds and butterflies, brooding upland beauty, incredible Spekes Mill and Welcombe. All year round: At painter and woodblock printer of Special Scientific Interest and, around Lundy Island, Two Harton Manor Walks uncover hidden history across the Peninsula, free stargazing; The Vale for lovely 18th C parkland, wood walks go rockpooling, beachcombing and crabbing. In windy, wet Merlyn Chesterman provides courses (beginner and England’s only Marine Nature Reserve. download. Family Treasure Trail (£5, download or from local and medieval deer park; Marsland Nature Reserve, a Site of weather go wave and storm watching, particularly at Hartland experienced) and sells paintings and prints inspired by local to experience the awesome, pounding power of the sea. providers) search by car and foot for One Eyed Jack's treasure! Special Scientific Interest, for its streams, ponds, heath, Quay scenery. Rob Seymour at Shoreline Photography sells A walkers’ paradise It’s a walkers’ paradise. There’s inspirational original photographs, striking images that are the meadows, woody glades and abundant wildlife. Stay up for star gazing. With absolutely no light pollution dramatic coastal walking and 17,000 acres of outstanding Go for picnics. All the places described in Incredible essence of sea, sky and shore. Watch Phil & Frannie Leach (of natural beauty for you to explore. The Hartland section of Landscapes are perfect picnic spots with beautiful views.Also every clear night here brings an astonishing celestial display. Lastly, clearly visible 12 miles offshore is magical Lundy the acclaimed West Country dynasty of Leaches) work in the South West Coast Path (SWCP) is generally regarded watch for wildlife, esp deer, foxes, buzzards, badgers, Just gaze up or take a ‘midnight’ picnic, walk or drive to Island. Daytrips or stays by boat (regular summer sailings or Springfield Pottery creating very beautiful, functional tiles Bursdon Moor for uninterrupted 360° night sky views, or to the as the toughest of the whole walk, yet richly rewards the effort butterflies and seals, play games, take photos, and pots. charter) or thrilling 6 min helicopter ride from Hartland Point. James Morley Furniture Gallery & Workshop car park above Hartland Quay for moonlight on the water. with unparalleled scenery. But many gentler sections, sketch or paint. makes and displays bespoke contemporary wood furniture, No cars or roads, walk anywhere on the island. Breathtaking connecting footpaths and easy access on and off the route from cufflink boxes to 20 seat dining sets, for supply all over beauty, seals, puffins, basking sharks, amazing wildlife and Go for woodland walks at Brownsham and The Vale. Surf, dive, climb, abseil, kayak or coasteer. Local mean everyone can enjoy it. Inland, it’s very easy to just Blackpool Mill and Berry Beach from above c Peter Keene the world. At No. 39 Fore St Sarah J Lander produces all timeless, almost spiritual atmosphere. One shop & tavern. Adults and kids alike love to explore the pathways, see carpets charters, equipment hire and tuition from Bude. Experienced explore: all the footpaths, bridleways, permissive paths and kinds of domestic pottery. Watch her work, informal classes, surfers at Hartland Quay, Spekes and Welcombe, otherwise of flowers (spring and early summer) pick up leaves, conkers browse and buy. lanes are clearly marked and the Walkers are Welcome Cornish coast. The Point seasonal cafe. Drive down and park and cones and play hide and seek. drive to Sandymouth, Westward Ho! or Bude. Excellent diving Accolade (WaW) means the whole community actively (summer toll) or cycle or walk from nearby free NT carpark. No at Lundy (Marine Conservation Zone) with rare coral reefs. Visit world renowned Clovelly. Recognised the world over welcomes you here. Use Explorer Map 126, download toilets. Hartland Abbey. A beautiful stately house, grounds, beach- for its white houses, picturesque harbour and steep cobbled and access the and Go cycling. The whole Peninsula is crisscrossed with quiet routes, maps and info SWCP Explore walk and award winning tearoom. Still lived in home of Sir streets tumbling down to the lively quayside. Privately owned the Coast pages from our website. Walk north from Hartland Quay on the coastpath to: the Hugh and Lady Angela Stucley. Wandering peacocks, flock of country lanes, bridleways and unmetalled roads offering and car-free, residents still use sledges to carry goods. superbly scenic on- and offroad cycling. Plus, nearby is the Warren, a picturesque folly set in clifftop grassland; black sheep and donkeys. Extensive collections, children’s quiz Donkeys, crafts, many events. Entrance fee, dogs welcome. Beautiful locations & beaches Here are the unmissa- Blackpool Mill Cottage and beach, where The Shellseekers and many events. Admission charges, dogs welcome. Tarka Trail (30 miles of dedicated cycle path on disused railway lines). Hire bikes (inc local drop off) from Bideford or Bude. ble places to see, walk, picnic, watch for wildlife, play games and Sense & Sensibility were filmed; Blegberry Beach and Take a daytrip or stay on Lundy Island. The jewel in the or simply relax and take in the view...all for free: waterfall and nearby fortified Blegberry Farm, reputedly the Cheristow Lavender. Award winning tearoom, gardens, shop Atlantic, a magical, car-free island. Go by boat (regular (own range of culinary goods and toiletries), nursery, Go riding. Similarly, the Peninsula is perfect for horse riding. site of a medieval castle, also accessible from inland via lanes. seasonal sailings) or thrilling 6 minute helicopter ride. Experienced riders and holiday hackers can hire locally for Hartland Quay, one of the most dramatic coastal points in traditional farm (guided walks) and campsite. The large, Coast path near Catherine's Tor gravelled lavender field is a little bit of Provence in Hartland rides and lessons. Some accommodation providers offer stabling the UK. Incredible cliffs and rock formations, a beautiful Walk east from Hartland Point to Shipload Bay, view from (full bloom Jun, Jul, Aug). Free entry, dogs welcome. to accommodate you and your own horse together. sand and rock beach, ancient quay, Hartland Quay above (no foot access due to erosion) hence grey seals are often Right on Hotel, Wreckers Retreat Bar, small museum. seen; Windbury Hill Fort, an Iron Age compound Docton Mill Gardens and Tea Room. Award winning, Sea and freshwater fishing. Shore or boat sea fishing (local the SWCP, or walk, cycle or drive down via the hairpin road. (also reached via beautiful woodland walk from NT’s Brownsh- gardens & tearoom (Best Cream Tea in North Devon). Set in a charters) for bass, mackerel, pollock and wrasse. Hartland Point Plenty of parking (summer toll) for vehicles of all sizes. Toilets. am car park); Mouthmill Beach (also by woodland walk from sheltered valley around the old watermill, leat, pond and Thrift on the cliffs© - Clive Ormonde is well known for sea bass. Some accommodation providers Brownsham) and amazing Black Church Rock with its vast terrace. Starts with 20,000 daffodils in spring and ends in a have own stocked ponds. Nearby Tamar Lakes. Hartland Point, right on the SWCP, is also iconic. From ‘windows’ carved out by the tide. A little further on, near blaze of autumn glory. Free entry to tearoom, dogs welcome. 350ft above sea level, the land dramatically tumbles down to famous Clovelly (another must-see), find Angels Wings, a Golf. Crazy golf, pitch & putt at Bude, full courses at Bude, the water, where the beautiful lighthouse is perched. beautiful shelter, carved like angels’ wings, nestled amidst the Spend a day in Hartland Village. Classic rural gem, centre Kilkhampton, Westward Ho!, Saunton and Ilfracombe. Breathtaking views to Bideford Bay, Lundy Island and the woodland right on the coastpath, with lovely views. of community life for over a 1000 years. All the village amenities – shops, post office, doctors etc – plus many artists Spekes waterfall Coastal walking Surfing at Spekes Mill Lundy lighthouse in winter