Nicola’s Guidebook
Eating out
Located in Appledore. Great little cafe, with truly yummy cakes! fantastic staff and situated just a stones throw from the estuary.
45 locals recommend
The Coffee Cabin
22 The QuayLocated in Appledore. Great little cafe, with truly yummy cakes! fantastic staff and situated just a stones throw from the estuary.
Located in Appledore. Deli with delicious produce. There is also a cafe attached, if you want to sit in and watch the relaxed day-to-day Appledore life go by.
21 locals recommend
Johns Of Appledore
7 The QuayLocated in Appledore. Deli with delicious produce. There is also a cafe attached, if you want to sit in and watch the relaxed day-to-day Appledore life go by.
Located in Appledore. Scrumptious cheese toasties! and a very sweet garden to sit in with quirky little shop selling handmade and vintage bits and bobs.
9 locals recommend
Susie's Tea Rooms
25 Market StreetLocated in Appledore. Scrumptious cheese toasties! and a very sweet garden to sit in with quirky little shop selling handmade and vintage bits and bobs.
The Beaver Inn
85 Irsha StLocated in Appledore. Frequently have live music.
Located in Appledore. Characterful little pub in the heart of Appledore. Live music.
11 locals recommend
The Champ
Meeting StreetLocated in Appledore. Characterful little pub in the heart of Appledore. Live music.
Located in Instow. Gorgeous balcony that overlooks the beach and estuary - perfect for a sunny evening.
64 locals recommend
The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeLocated in Instow. Gorgeous balcony that overlooks the beach and estuary - perfect for a sunny evening.
Instow Arms
Marine ParadeDecent food, cosy fire in Winter.
Johns of Instow
4 & 5 Marine ParadeGreat deli and cafe, delicious produce.
*temporarily closed* Located in Bideford. Rustic and cosy. Delicious pizza baked on an open pizza oven.
8 locals recommend
The Italian Kitchen
21 Bridgeland St*temporarily closed* Located in Bideford. Rustic and cosy. Delicious pizza baked on an open pizza oven.
Located in Hartland. 13th Century thatched pub in a beautiful rural location! Must experience...
35 locals recommend
The Old Smithy Inn
Located in Hartland. 13th Century thatched pub in a beautiful rural location! Must experience...
Located in Westward Ho! This is a bar/restuarant, don't be put off by the Wedding Venue title. The balcony here sits overlooking the sea with views across the bay. Stunning on a sunny evening with a G&T.
58 locals recommend
Pier House Wedding Venue North Devon
Merley RoadLocated in Westward Ho! This is a bar/restuarant, don't be put off by the Wedding Venue title. The balcony here sits overlooking the sea with views across the bay. Stunning on a sunny evening with a G&T.
Located in Appledore. Recently renovated to excellent standard. Lots of character, quite rustic and 'beachy'. Get a window seat as it overlooks the estuary...you won't want to leave.
57 locals recommend
The Royal George
Irsha StreetLocated in Appledore. Recently renovated to excellent standard. Lots of character, quite rustic and 'beachy'. Get a window seat as it overlooks the estuary...you won't want to leave.
Located in Bideford. Yummy Italian food, previous guests have enjoyed the food here.
15 locals recommend
Belluno Bideford
84 Silver StLocated in Bideford. Yummy Italian food, previous guests have enjoyed the food here.
Mr Chips
6 The QuayLocated on Bideford quay. Fish n Chips takeaway
Lovely little cafe attached to the gallery, on Bideford quay - French themed ... croissants, crepes etc. Located in the park, lovely setting.
55 locals recommend
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadLovely little cafe attached to the gallery, on Bideford quay - French themed ... croissants, crepes etc. Located in the park, lovely setting.
Sylvesters Fish and Chips
3 Meeting StIn Appledore. The best fish and chips 👌
In Bideford. Fab lifestyle shop with coffee bar and cakes made by the Exploding Bakery.
Sunshine & Snow
40 Mill StIn Bideford. Fab lifestyle shop with coffee bar and cakes made by the Exploding Bakery.
Number Eight
49 Allhalland StIn Bideford...Something more special
Sightseeing & Activities
Unbelievably romantic at Christmas time - twinkly fairy lights lead all the way down the cobbled path that is lined with sweet tiny cottages, and cats! - at the bottom is the harbour and a pub. Not just for Christmas time, this place will enchant you year round. Warning: steep climb back up the hill, or you can jump on the landrover to bring you back up if that's too much.
277 locals recommend
Clovelly
Unbelievably romantic at Christmas time - twinkly fairy lights lead all the way down the cobbled path that is lined with sweet tiny cottages, and cats! - at the bottom is the harbour and a pub. Not just for Christmas time, this place will enchant you year round. Warning: steep climb back up the hill, or you can jump on the landrover to bring you back up if that's too much.
A wild and stunning place. Take the coast path from here to soak up the Atlantic. Great pub overlooking the sea situated on the Quay.
109 locals recommend
Hartland Quay
A wild and stunning place. Take the coast path from here to soak up the Atlantic. Great pub overlooking the sea situated on the Quay.
Showing contemporary and traditional work in a variety of forms including ceramic, jewellery, painting, illustration, printmaking. Great shop to get books, greetings cards and hand produced items. Consistently inspiring exhibitions. See their website for current displays. Situated in Victoria Park, and has a french themed cafe attached to it where you can devour crepes!
55 locals recommend
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadShowing contemporary and traditional work in a variety of forms including ceramic, jewellery, painting, illustration, printmaking. Great shop to get books, greetings cards and hand produced items. Consistently inspiring exhibitions. See their website for current displays. Situated in Victoria Park, and has a french themed cafe attached to it where you can devour crepes!
Old Bridge Antiques Centre
Kingsley RoadGreat for a browse on a rainy day.
Welcombe Pottery
Gorgeous local pottery. Stop by on the way back or to Welcome beach.
Brownsham National Trust Car Park
Beautiful woodland walk. Donation box for parking.
National Trust property, with everything you would expect from the National Trust - beautiful grounds to walk around and great tea shop.
75 locals recommend
Arlington Court
National Trust property, with everything you would expect from the National Trust - beautiful grounds to walk around and great tea shop.
Stroll around these stunning gardens by The Royal Horticultural Society. If you are visiting in June/July/August you are in for a treat as their rose gardens are beautiful. Year round events and activities (see their website), and a shop to satisfy your green fingers when you get home.
193 locals recommend
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Stroll around these stunning gardens by The Royal Horticultural Society. If you are visiting in June/July/August you are in for a treat as their rose gardens are beautiful. Year round events and activities (see their website), and a shop to satisfy your green fingers when you get home.
Fascinating little bookshop selling a variety of reads, much of it local history and relating to the sea...but not all! Lovely and interesting owner.
Appledore Bookshop
2 Bude StFascinating little bookshop selling a variety of reads, much of it local history and relating to the sea...but not all! Lovely and interesting owner.
Explore the area on two wheels along the Tarka Trail. The hire centre is located just metres away from the house.
10 locals recommend
Bideford Bicycle Hire
Torrington StreetExplore the area on two wheels along the Tarka Trail. The hire centre is located just metres away from the house.
Kayaking sessions available from here, amongst a host of other outdoor activities.
22 locals recommend
Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre
Kayaking sessions available from here, amongst a host of other outdoor activities.
Literally soak up the sea with this fun packed experience. Surfing will 100% put a smile on your face!
22 locals recommend
North Devon Surf School
1 Pebbleridge RdLiterally soak up the sea with this fun packed experience. Surfing will 100% put a smile on your face!
Waves a bit much for you? Do some laps instead or just soak up the views from this sea pool (how lucky to have this on the doorstep!). The water is replenished with each coming tide.
9 locals recommend
Westward Ho! Sea Pool
40 S W Coast PathWaves a bit much for you? Do some laps instead or just soak up the views from this sea pool (how lucky to have this on the doorstep!). The water is replenished with each coming tide.
Shared with roaming horses, sheep, golfers, walkers and their dogs. Entrance to the beach (note: no beach at high tide, but a gorgeous vast beach at low tide!), or walk around the dunes. New and lovely cafe at the visitor centre. Summer parking charges apply at the entrance gate.
58 locals recommend
Northam Burrows Country Park
Sandymere RoadShared with roaming horses, sheep, golfers, walkers and their dogs. Entrance to the beach (note: no beach at high tide, but a gorgeous vast beach at low tide!), or walk around the dunes. New and lovely cafe at the visitor centre. Summer parking charges apply at the entrance gate.
Relax and Pamper
Fancy getting your hair done whilst you're here? Call Simon and see if he has availability for you. Great views across the river from the salon. Also holistic treatments available from professional practitioners, including massage and reflexology. Regular yoga sessions also held here, if you fancy a stretch out in the evening.
The River Rooms
8A The QuayFancy getting your hair done whilst you're here? Call Simon and see if he has availability for you. Great views across the river from the salon. Also holistic treatments available from professional practitioners, including massage and reflexology. Regular yoga sessions also held here, if you fancy a stretch out in the evening.
Pilates and yoga sessions. Great little contemporary shop selling all things natural and wonderful, including Neal's Yard Remedies.
The White Room Practice
3 Market PlPilates and yoga sessions. Great little contemporary shop selling all things natural and wonderful, including Neal's Yard Remedies.
In Northam. Lots of organic produce; fresh fruit & veg, teas, treats, wine, shampoo etc!
6 locals recommend
Marshford Organic Foods
Churchill WayIn Northam. Lots of organic produce; fresh fruit & veg, teas, treats, wine, shampoo etc!