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The old farmhouse Hescott is lucky to be situated in a region with so
much to do and is only 1.5 miles from the main A39. Those active souls
amongst you might like to hire a bike, cycle the Tarka Trail or walk the
coastal paths. Others may prefer water sports, golf, fishing or riding,
all of which are well catered for.
The village of Hartland is only a short drive away
with stores selling fresh bread and local produce. The local post office
has a cash point & off licence, there are several pubs offering good
food, a pottery as well as arts and crafts workshops. We are also
situated within easy reach of sandy beaches of Westward Ho and Sandymouth, the fishing village of Instow and Appledore as well as
Clovelly with its steep cobbled streets that can only be accessed on
foot. There are also leisure centres, activity parks, historic houses,
shops, restaurants, art galleries and the well known surfing centres of
Bude and Widemouth Bay, to mention but a few.
From November to the end of March a helicopter service to Lundy flies
from Hartland point. We are located on the road to Hartland point and
are conveniently placed for the night before or after.
Useful North Devon Links
Clovelly
Clovelly Visitor Centre
Near Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA
Tel:
01237 431781
Fax: 01237 431644
E-mail:
visitorcentre@clovelly.co.uk
Web:
www.clovelly.co.uk
Set into a steep hillside, Clovelly
is one of the most famous villages in the world. The single cobbled
high street winds its way down the hillside through traditional
whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums.
Traffic is banned from the high street with visitors parking at the
top of the hill adjacent to the Visitor Centre. The high street
drops through the 16th century cottages to a small harbour and for a
small fee, a Landrover service ferries visitors up and down the
steep hill via a back road. |
Hartland Quay Hotel
Hartland Quay Hotel,
Hartland, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 6DU
Tel: (+44) (0)1237 441 218 / 441 371
E-mail:
info@hartlandquayhotel.com
Web:
www.hartlandquayhotel.com
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Coming down the hill on your approach to Hartland Quay Hotel you may
well be in awe of quite what you have come across, but we are
certain that when you have to go home again, you will be looking
forward to the next time that you will see that sight. Situated at
the bottom of a steep hill, this fantastic place is steeped in
history. |
Hartland Abbey
Tel: 01237 441234
E-mail:
Hartland Abby
Web:
www.hartlandabbey.com
Only one mile from
Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey lies across a narrow, sheltered valley
which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast. Within a
designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander
around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to the rocky
cove. Peacocks and guinea fowl roam at will, whilst donkeys and
Black Welsh Mountain sheep graze the Old Deer Park.
Hartland Abbey is the lived-in family home of
the Stucley family. Although it was built in the 12th century,
remaining as a monastery for 400 years and passing through the
female line three times, it has never been sold. Consequently, 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. It has a friendly and
lived-in atmosphere, so often absent in many of our nation’s
historic houses, a point continually remarked upon by those who
visit us. |
Docton Mill & Gardens
Lymebridge, Hartland,
Bideford, Devon, EX39 6EA
Tel: 01237 441369
E-mail:
doctonmill@tiscali.co.uk
Web:
www.doctonmill.co.uk
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Docton
Mill Wild Flower Gardens are situated in North Devon (UK) in a
stunning valley, 1000m from the coast. The Garden started in the
1930’s but fell into disrepair in the 1970’s. 1980 saw the Mill
renovated and Garden cleared with extensive planting and the
creation of a new Bog Garden and borders, vast numbers of trees were
planted. The start of the new Millennium saw developments including
a new Magnolia Garden with large Herbaceous borders, Woodland Garden
and Greenhouse area enabling more extensive plant propagation. |
Eden Project
Eden Project, Bodelva,
Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811 911
E-mail:
contact us
Web:
www.edenproject.com
Less than 2hr away is the Eden project with its giant bio domes
nestled in the Cornish countryside .
Here you will find crops, landscapes and wild plants which reflect
the amazing diversity of our planet. There's also internationally
famous architecture and art which draw inspiration from nature and a
stage on which people working to make our world a better place can
tell their stories.
From Bulb Mania in Spring, to Summer Den Building or our magical
Christmas ice rink, find out how Eden changes through the year. |
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
Higher Clovelly, Bideford,
Devon, EX39 5RY
Tel: 01237 431255
E-mail:
info@themilkyway.co.uk
Web:
www.themilkyway.co.uk
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For the BIGGEST rides and the Best Shows! Acres of outdoor fun and
the BIGGEST all weather adventure facilities in the South West. Ride
the Clone Zone - An alien encounter awaits you on Europe's first
interactive adventure ride, beam aboard... Explore an alien ship...
Fly away on the suspended ride... If you dare!! Go wild in our HUGE
indoor play area - built for adults as well as children. Watch the
amusing and fascinating bird of prey shows. Test your aim at archery
and laser target shooting. Amazing ride "Droid Destroyers". Take a
ride on a train. Watch little ones play in safety in toddler town &
Fantasy Farm. Devon's longest, tallest and fastest coaster is OPEN!
Come and have a ride, all included in the entrance fee, as many
times as you like. |
The Big Sheep
Abbotsham Barton, Bideford,
Devon, EX39 5AP
Tel: 01237 472366
E-mail:
info@thebigsheep.co.uk
Web:
www.thebigsheep.co.uk
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Situated on the North Devon coast just off the A39 Atlantic Highway
two miles west of Bideford, The BIG Sheep is a leading member of
Devon's Top Attractions. Hours of entertainment is guaranteed for
all ages whatever the weather - huge undercover areas! |
Burton Art Gallery & Museum
Kingsley Road, Bideford,
Devon EX39 2QQ
Tel:
01237 471455
Fax: 01237 473813
E-mail:
burtonartgallery@torridge.gov.uk
Web:
www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
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The Burton Art
Gallery and Museum has three exhibition spaces, a museum, craft
gallery, shop, workshop and lecture area and Coffee Shop. The
Bideford Tourist Information Centre. successfully re-located
here at the beginning of April 2008. The Museum houses
artefacts and information on the town's history, its trades and
personalities. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Café, gift shop,
toilets, lift to first floor. Admission Free.
The Burton Art Gallery, situated in Bideford's Victoria Park, hosts
a wide range of national touring and local artists' exhibitions
throughout the year. |
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