Tarka Pottery is not your average pottery experience. In this homely art studio overlooking the hills around Torrington you can create some magic to take home.
Hartland Point and Speke’s Mill Mouth – Walk Idea
Not a walk for the faint hearted! The steep South West Coast Path around Hartland is challenging, but the scenery is equally as rewarding.
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Country Cousins – Restaurant Review
A fantastic carvery is available every day at Country Cousins, and the traditional touches make it a very special place for a meal out.
The Williams Arms – Restaurant Review
Carveries aren’t just reserved for Sundays at the Williams Arms in Braunton. This is a fantastic place for a roast whenever you find yourself in the mood for a British classic.
Escape Down the Rabbit Hole – Activity Idea
Escape Down the Rabbit Hole is a magical new attraction in Barnstaple. It certainly had me spellbound when we tried to escape from one of their challenging escape rooms.
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Town Farmhouse Tea Garden, Mortehoe – Food Review
A freshly baked, delicious Devon cream tea is a thing of great joy, and a great place to experience this joy is the Town Farmhouse Tea Garden in Mortehoe. Definitely one of the best cream teas in North Devon.
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Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room – Restaurant Review
Update 17.12.2025 – Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room became Thomas Carr 1873, but then sadly in 2022 he announced that the restaurant was closing. It looks like he has now relocated to Scarborough and is offering fine dining there instead.
The Olive Room in Ilfracombe is the jewel in North Devon’s foodie crown. Thomas Carr’s culinary genius is guaranteed to deliver a very special meal.
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The Corn Dolly Tea Shop – Cafe Review
Update 17.12.2025 – The Corn Dolly is sadly now closed.
A teashop worth making a special journey for can be found in the North Devon market town of South Molton – the food at The Corn Dolly Tea Shop is fit for a king!
North Molton and South Molton – Walk Idea
See what makes quaint British villages and market towns so charming on this circular walk between South Molton and North Molton, complete with hills, fields and countryside views.
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Air Extreme trampoline park – Attraction Review
Jump around and get down at Air Extreme in Barnstaple – a great attraction for a variety of ages that gets the adrenaline pumping.
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Heddon’s Mouth and Trentishoe Down – Walk Idea
Heddon’s Mouth is a favourite with walkers, offering a country pub, easy riverside walk and a pebble beach. Extend it to include Trentishoe Down and you can also enjoy some fabulous coastline and a challenging uphill.
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Watersmeet, Countisbury and Lynmouth – Walk Idea
Watersmeet has got to be one of the most popular walks in North Devon, but if you’re looking for something a little bit longer, make a great walk even better by adding a slight detour to Countisbury.
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