about North Devon

Situated in North Devon along England’s western coastline, lie some of Europe’s finest and cleanest beaches, ideal for everyone young and old, active and non active.

The beautiful beaches of Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde can be found along this spectacular golden coastline of soft sandy beaches, flanked by the dramatic headlands of Baggy Point and Morte Point.

Woolacombe offers 3 miles of golden sands stretching to Putsborough in the south offering plenty of space for everybody.  While at Saunton if you are looking for something a bit wilder this is the place.  Saunton has miles of sand and miles of dunes to explore, this is a spectacular beach to get lost at.  Then there is Croyde, a small village with a small beach but a big reputation for it’s surf, all I will say is watch out when it’s low tide!

The small settlement of Mortehoe is a pretty stone built village mentioned in the Doomsday book. The village features several tea rooms and pubs, a thirteenth century church and Mortehoe heritage center which recounts the areas rich maritime history.  Morethoe is also the starting point for many scenic walks along this dramatic stretch of coastline.  Just north of the village and reached only on foot is Rockham Beach, lying at the base of 100ft cliff,  this is the ideal location for a peaceful day on the beach.  Picturesque villages on a surf spot, what more could you want?!

Gateway to the heritage Coast.  In an area  of outstading natural beauty, nestling snugly amongst the rugged cliffs of the majestic Atlantic coast lays the town of Ilfracombe.  The beautiful and breathtaking scenery of the North Devon coast surrounds this charming natural harbour.

The resort has been popular since the 1830′s when the Victorian started to visit the area and much of the architecture today is a reminder of the Victorian era.  Many of the large elegant buildings have since been converted into quality hotels.

The town has grown up around an ancient harbour where today fishing vessels share anchorage with pleasure craft, and from where M.S. Oldenburg regularly sails to Lundy Island, twelve miles off the coastline.  With its array of shops, cafes and bars Ilfracombe has an almost continental atmosphere.