Holiday in Devon...
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More Links Coming Soon so Please Call Back, Thank You for your Patience Beach Life Eating & Drinking www.decksrestaurant.co.uk Located right on Instow seafront with fantastic views. The Decks specialises in fine, fresh local food. The restaurant is Good Food Guide recommended, holds an AA rosette and is in the AA's Family Friendly Guide. www.seabreezebreaks.com/ A beachside cafe at Torcross, South Devon. A great place to come and chill, and an even greater place to eat. The seabreeze cafe provides fresh and simple food in a truly superb location. www.theboardwalkwoolacombe.co.uk You could be in the Mediterranean! Sit on our terrace and enjoy the beach views with a drink from the bar, a jug of Pimm's, a cream tea or an evening meal. From almost every seat in our restaurant you will have spectacular ocean views out over Woolacombe bay. Renowned for being family friendly & dogs are also welcome on the terraces and bar area. www.venuscompany.co.uk Cafes & beach shops located right next to the beaches of Blackpool Sands. East Portlemouth & Bigbury on Sea. Stunning views of the sea and cliffs. Serving hot and cold food and drinks all day. Outdoor seating and takeaway menu for lunch on the go or an easy supper back at camp. Activities www.trioceansurf.co.uk However you spend your time on the beach Triocean Surf has something for you – 250+ surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, skimboards, snorkelling and more. Along with our wide surf product range covering beach equipment and accessories we also provide surfboard and wetsuit hire all year round. Fancy shaping your own surfboard? We can even provide the surfboard blanks, resin and fibreglass for this too. You will find us in Churchstow (Kingsbridge) only five minutes away from Bantham, South Devon's finest beach. www.seakayakingsouthwest.co.uk Sea Kayaking Southwest is based on the beautiful and unspoilt North Devon coast. Typically running trips in the Bideford Bay and Exmoor coast area. We also run trips to the island of Lundy, off the North Devon coast which supports an amazing diversity of marine life. This year we are proud to be the only company offering our Sea Kayaking Adventures around this wonderful island. www.barefootsurf.com/ Barefoot Surf School is a BSA approved centre based in beautiful North Devon. Specialising in beginners, Barefoot put enormous emphasis on every learner having a great experience picking up the techniques of this exhilarating sport. Suitable for all ages from 8 to 80. Every group has a water's edge 'spotter' - The only school in Europe, that we know of who do! www.discoverysurf.com/ Based in Bigbury on Sea, South Devon (and Whitsand Bay, Cornwall). Discovery Surf School provides professional coaching for all ages and levels, from absolute beginners to experienced surfers. All equipment is supplied, we have a wide range of surfboards and an extensive range of wetsuits. www.pointbreaks.com/ These adrenaline junkies can be found across beaches in North Devon. They offer surf lessons, waterski-ing, wake boarding, paddle skis, kayak tours, pier jumping, speedboat & super screamer rides. If adrenaline is your addiction these are the guys for you! They also run Special Group Activity Weekends for Corporate Groups or Stag & Hen parties or special group events - e.g. an inter-office surf contest. www.nickthorn.com/ Surf Lessons have never been so much fun! Nick Thorn surf school, in Woolacombe, North Devon is focused on quality, safety and fun, in the perfect location. Girl's surf weekends, kids parties, dawn/sunset sessions and online surf shop makes this website worth a look. www.northdevonsurfschool.co.uk/ If Westward Ho! is your destination then visit North Devon Surf School. Here you'll find a really mellow uncrowded beach where we can surf as badly as we want! We don't have to worry about getting in the way of others, or worry about crashing into people. This is as good as it gets! www.surfingcroydebay.co.uk/ Amplify your "learn to surf" experience with the best 'Instructor to Student' ratio in any BSA (British Surfing Association) surf school. More attention for you, means you'll be learning faster - and progressing sooner! Check out our full surf lesson packages and book now for your 2009 surf lessons. www.surfsouthwest.com/ We are the first surf school in the UK to be awarded Level 4 status by the British Surfing Association and have been offering surfing lessons and holidays since 1996. Surf South West also offer 'girls on waves' weekends with qualified female teachers. Surfing lessons are held at Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands, North Devon. Camp Sites http://www.caravansitefinder.co.uk/parks/find/location/485-devon Does what it says in the name! A very useful resource for planning a camping holiday in Devon, user reviews of sites, great search facility and many useful links. East Devon www.forest-glade.co.uk A quiet, attractive park in a forest clearing with well-kept grounds and beech hedge screening, set on the Blackdown Hills, an AONB in rural mid Devon. The 16-acre site has 80 touring pitches including 40 hardstandings, there is also a separate camping field for those who prefer space and freedom to pitch where they choose. Facilities include a free indoor heated swimming pool. Open 27th March until 2nd November 2009. www.kingsdowntail.co.uk The park is set in five acres of level ground and sheltered by mature trees. All of our camping and touring pitches are generous and level and with electric hook-ups and hard standings available. An ideal location for the holidaymaker who appreciates peace and serenity throughout the year, yet not far from the many attractions East Devon has to offer. www.ladrambay.co.uk We have all the amenities on site that you’ll ever need. With our own private sheltered beach just a short stroll away from anywhere on the park, you’ll find Ladram Bay the perfect location for that unforgettable family holiday in Devon. Whether you prefer pure and simple camping or to connect to mains electricity - whatever your individual requirements, we're geared up for them. So just relax and enjoy our top touring facilities. www.webberspark.co.uk We welcome you to a tranquil corner of East Devon, with our breathtaking views of Dartmoor and the river Exe, only a few miles outside the historic city of Exeter. There is a well equipped play area popular with children of all ages and plenty of grassy open space on the park. The surrounding fields and hedges are abundant with wild life. Well behaved pets are welcome on leads at all times and there are a number of designated dog walks around the park. www.salcombe-regis.co.uk Covering 16 acres, Salcombe Regis Camping and Caravan Park offers unrivalled space and tranquillity, beautiful views of the combe, with the sea beyond, can be seen from our camping field. Paths lead to the world heritage coast, where Salcombe Mouth boasts a delightful pebble beach, forming part of the Jurassic Coastline, which at low tide gives access to Weston and Sidmouth beaches. The Hook Family Welcomes You. North Devon www.northmortefarm.co.uk Our family run caravan park, adjoining National Trust land, is only 500 yards from Rockham Beach and set in some of the most spectacular countryside in the south-west. North Morte Farm has direct access to the south-west coast path and is only 5 minutes walk from the village of Mortehoe with pubs, shops, Post Office and restaurants. www.bayviewfarm.co.uk If you value the simple pleasure of resting in the beautiful countryside, rather than on-site bars and entertainment, then Bay View Farm is just the place for you. Non family groups aren't allowed on site, we like to ensure all our guests have a relaxing stay at Croyde. The reception sells some camping essentials and there is a fish and chip shop on site. South Devon Eating Out & Pubs East Devon www.theholt-honiton.com Welcome to The Holt, Honiton. As one of the best places to eat in this beautiful market town, everything is produced from the open kitchen so there is always an extra buzz to eating here. Under the watchful eye of Head Chef Angus McCaig, menus changes every six to eight weeks and showcase a plethora of local suppliers. Drop in for a leisurely lunch, some exciting tapas or just to catch up with friends. www.jackinthegreen.uk.com/ Don’t be fooled by its pub guise, this is one of the most accomplished restaurants in Devon. Drop in for a pint of Otter, a ploughman’s or braised belly of pork from our ever popular ‘Totally Devon’ menu and we guarantee an unforgettable experience. www.saltymonk.co.uk/ A haven of luxury, we offer an exceptional dining experience in beautiful surroundings using the best local produce, our menus have a strong seasonal bias and are complimented by a balanced wine list. As well as the main restaurant we have a courtyard patio for alfresco dining or Devon Cream Teas. North Devon www.williamsarms.co.uk The Williams Arms, Wrafton, Braunton is a 16th Century thatched Free House of distinction. We pride ourselves serving mainly English cuisine from our menu providing high quality, combined with value for money. Our Carvery has built a reputation for being one of the finest in the South West, with it’s selection of local meats and abundance of fresh, local, seasonal vegetables, served every lunchtime and evening. www.fremingtonquaycafe.co.uk This award winning cafe is housed in a renovated railway station on the Tarka Trail overlooking the beautiful Taw estuary, next to the RSPB reserve. Our innovative menu responds to the availability of fresh local vegetables, fish and game, accompanied by West Country wines, beers and ciders. Our cream teas, probably the best in Devon, comprise freshly made scones, organic cream and home-made jam. Our visitors’ book says “Wonderful food, friendly staff, great music and fantastic views”. www.ringofbells.co.uk Lying at the heart of the thriving village community of Cheriton Fitzpaine, the fourteenth century Ring 'O' Bells Inn is a quintessential Devon country pub serving outstanding, locally sourced food in a traditional environment. South Devon Things to Do www.southwestadventures.co.uk Southwest Adventures provide rock climbing, mountaineering, navigation, hill walking and coasteering instruction in the South West UK. If you are in the South West on holiday, escape for the day; book a climbing instructor and have some fun! www.livemapuk.co.uk/devon/home.html A fantastic new website with monthly updates on what is on when in Devon featuring Concerts, Shows, Theatre Productions, Childrens Events, Town Shows, Carnivals, Farmers Markets, Exhibitions plus much more. East Devon www.devenishpitt.co.uk Horse riding for all ages and abilities. Devenish Pitt is situated in the picturesque East Devon Coly valley. A family run 260-acre farm and Riding School we offer hacks and lessons from a friendly team of very experienced and/or qualified instructors. We stress the safety of our riders and horses and have a superb family of reliable horses and ponies to suit all sizes and abilities of riders. www.escot-devon.co.uk Escot is a place for people who love Nature - here are paths, trails, vistas, places to picnic, things to enchant and delight, and everywhere beautiful flowers, shrubs and specimen trees. Children love the freedom, running through the woodland discovering something new in each clearing. Escot is a wonderful day out for all ages. North Devon www.mullacott.co.uk/ Mullacott Equestrian Centre, Ilfracombe. Whether its a fast gallop across the beach or a confidence giving hack around our farm, whatever your riding experience, come and enjoy yourself at Mullacott. Don't worry if horse riding isn't your thing, have a go on our quad bikes. We have been told we have one of the best courses in the country. www.tarkatrail.co.uk Tarka Trail Cycle Hire, The Railway Station, Barnstaple, Devon. Up to 21 Miles of Level Scenic Traffic Free Cycle Track. We have an extensive range of over 130 cycles with large or small wheels, children's cycles and cycles with plastic full harness child seats. In short, the whole family can be accommodated from the age of Six Months upwards. South Devon www.canoeadventures.co.uk/ Canoeing is the perfect way to enjoy the peace of South Devon’s rivers. You can power yourself along or travel at the pace of the tide. The itinerary is up to you. You can enjoy slow tourism with wooden engines, power-assisted by the silent tide, and leaving only ripples behind you. Popular with families, groups, birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. www.pennywellfarm.co.uk Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! There's lots to do and see for the whole family. Ponies and piglets, slides, go-karts, quad bikes and train rides, eagles and owls, walks and mazes, goats and guinea pigs, reindeer and rides, hedgehogs and bunnies, trampolines and tractors, ice creams and a licensed restaurant. Places of Interest East Devon www.visitsidmouth.co.uk/ "Sunk deep in a deckchair on the seafront at Sidmouth, I began to reflect that essentially there are two types of seaside resort: Sidmouth, and all the rest." David Mckie The Guardian. www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk Pilgrims and visitors have been making their way to Exeter Cathedral since medieval times. It is one of the most visited places in the west country. Built in the decorated gothic style, it has the longest uninterrupted medieval gothic vaulting in the world. Visitors have always been made welcome, and we invite you to come and share its beauty and unique atmosphere. www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk A vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. The underground quarry first worked by the Romans, supplied stone for 24 cathedrals including Exeter and St.Pauls, parts of Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. North Devon www.rhs.org.uk/WhatsOn/Gardens//rosemoor/ Welcome to Rosemoor Royal Horticultural Society garden. Relaxing and inspiring, a gem set in the enchanting Devon countryside. www.hartlandabbey.com Hartland Abbey is the lived-in family home of the Stucley family. It contains collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain which have accumulated over many generations. The story of the Abbey mirrors local and national history at every turn and has a friendly and lived-in atmosphere, so often absent in many of our nation’s historic houses. Andrew Davies's adaptation for the BBC of Sense And Sensibility was filmed at Hartland Abbey. South Devon www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk The South West's great big miniature park! Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself! www.buckfast.org.uk Home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. Visit the Abbey and beautiful gardens and learn about monastic life, beekeeping, the monk's world famous tonic wine and the arts & crafts of the monks throughout history. |