North Devon holidays

North Devon is a diverse and wonderful holiday destination, and is blessed with spectacular sandy beaches and striking coastline, bustling market towns and sleepy villages.

The lush rolling hills of the Devonshire countryside, known as Tarka Country, and the wild dramatic moorlands of Exmoor offer stunning landscapes for walkers or cyclists, whilst the golden sandy beaches and coves dotted along the coastline provide surf for the sports enthusiasts and lazy beach days for families or those looking for a more relaxing holiday.

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Appledore holidays

This fishing village is a maze of quiet, cobbled streets, whitewashed cottages, and a picturesque quayside. Meander through narrow lanes, exploring the many art galleries or craft shops, showcasing a range of arts from ceramics to paintings and jewellery.
Perched on the estuary where the River Torridge meets the River Taw, and with breathtaking views of nearby Instow, you can stroll along the quayside, just stopping to watch the local fisherman land their catch, and enjoy a Hockings ice cream, a local speciality.

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Croyde holidays

Renowned as the surfing Mecca of the South West, Croyde has a glorious stretch of beach, pounded by rollers and perfect for those experienced surfers, who flock here to catch a wave. With stunning cliff top views, it’s the perfect location for lovers of the great outdoors, with rambling walks along the headland to Baggy Point and beyond.
The village itself is full of old-world charm, with thatched cottages and tea-shops, and a stream meandering through it, all nestled at the end of a picturesque valley.

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South Molton holidays

Known as the “Gateway to Exmoor” this flourishing market town is ideally situated between the spectacular North Devon coastline and the stunning Exmoor National Park. The town square is surrounded by unspoilt local shops, as it has done for many years, and a popular pannier market operates twice weekly, where locally grown produce and quality meats are on offer.

Places of interest include a honey farm, the largest in the country, and where you can watch the bees working their magic, a museum with an array of interesting artifacts of bygone eras, and a climbing centre.

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Westward Ho holidays
A traditional seaside resort, with a safe sandy beach that stretches for two miles, breath-taking views out to Lundy Island and the sea beyond, and access to the South West Coastal Path, makes this a popular destination.
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