SOME MUCH TO SEE, DO AND EXPLORE
The beach front village of Combe Martin is just a 10 minute walk from the property along the south west coast path. The sheltered beach stretches out wide during low tide and offers the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, rock pooling and exploring. Due to the bay's calm waters the beach is also the perfect spot for kayaking and paddle boarding with hire shops in the village offering instruction and tours. There are several shops, cafes and pubs near to the beach and along the high street.
The coastal harbour town of Ilfracombe is just a 10 minute direct drive away or a 2-3 hour walk on the south west coast path. Here you will find a traditional fishing harbour, beaches, visitor attractions and many shops, pubs and restaurants. Famously you will also discover the statue of 'Verity' standing proudly at the end of the quay, an impressive bronze artwork on loan to the town by former resident artist Damien Hirst.
The expansive sandy beaches of Woolacombe (pictured) and Saunton sands are just a 20 minute drive from the guesthouse. Woolacombe offers all you will need for a day at the beach including plenty of shops, restaurants and beach bars. These beaches are also famed for surfing and body boarding with places to hire equipment and book lessons. Not far from here you will also find the charming town of Croyde and the beautiful sandy beach of Croyde bay.
Exmoor national park lies directly on our door step giving you an ideal position to begin your exploration of this unique landscape. In fact it is possible to go by foot from the guesthouse and up to top of Great Hangman hill (which is the highest sea cliff in England) in about 60 minutes. Whether you are hiking, driving or making use of the brilliant open top bus tour which operates during peak season and stops directly opposite the house there are many places to enjoy a whole range of activities.