The Barton

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The nearest large Supermarkets are in Ilfracombe or Barnstaple however they do deliver to the house. There are also a couple of smaller supermarkets in Lynton as well as some local stores where you are able to get the essentials.

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This is a community funded and run enterprise in the village with all proceeds being ploughed back into the community. They stock everything from basic groceries to local artisanal crafts. 

There is a small shop that is attached to the petrol station that is open till 7pm.

This is the closest shop that sells a good range of food & drinks. 

They have a shop in the Foyer which stocks a range of fresh produce such as bread, milk, eggs, bacon etc… 

They also stock basic staples such as cereal, flour, shampoo, toilet rolls etc..

The Farm Shop showcases the best of the West Country with top quality meat, fruit, veg, bread and more on offer. Everything is carefully chosen by them to offer customers the finest quality, from meat that is reared nearby at Besshill Farm to delicious local Devonshire cheese.

Dart Fresh is a family run business since 1957. The offer an extensive range of food drinks and essential items whilst trying to source as much local produce as possible. 

They offer Next day delivery Mon - Sat when ordered by 3pm.

Quince Honey Farm is so much more than somewhere to buy a jar of honey! This place is absolutely lovely! The views over the Devon countryside are gorgeous for a start, and there's plenty to do here - landscaped nectar gardens to explore, guided tours, candle rolling, Critter Encounters, indoor and outdoor play areas, beekeeping demonstrations, mini bee-keeping experiences, and a shop and cafe. You really ought to go.

This is a massive collection of military displays, mostly from World War II, but there are some from the Boer War and more modern times up to the Gulf War. If that's what floats your boat you'll enjoy looking at it all - tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades and bombs, gas masks, black out lamps, uniforms and even Home Front ration books. Take a picnic or have a snack in the NAAFI canteen wagon if it's open. 

A seriously good zoo with some very unusual creatures - the big hairy armadillo, rusty spotted cat, cotton-top tamarind and bat-eared fox for example! Stroke alpacas, handle a snake, hear the cacophonous black and gold howler monkeys and singing dogs. Take a picnic or go to the African Cafe.

Have a day out at Arlington Court! There are some pretty amazing things to see here - the collections in the house include over 3,000 shells, model ships and costumes and all sorts, all amassed by 11 generations of the same family who have lived here. You can also see over 40 horse drawn vehicles in the National Trust Carriage Museum and have a wander round the formal gardens or stretch your legs in the wider estate. Shop and cafe on site

They are a family run wildlife & dinosaur park set in a Combe Martin valley over 28 acres of spectacular gardens within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty! As well as lions, wolves, sea lions, primates, meerkats, penguins and more, they are well known for our impressive life sized animatronic dinosaurs & gigantic indoor soft play area for dinomite fun, whatever the weather!

The multi-award winning and famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world! This historic funicular Cliff Railway is a silver award winner in Devon's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2020, holds the Green Tourism 'Gold' award for sustainable tourism & several heritage and transport awards. The Cliff Railway connects the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit. This working heritage railway is grade II listed, the UK's only fully water powered railway and one of just three examples left in the World

The Valley of Rocks was formed when the natural recession of the cliffs dissected a former tributary of the East Lyne River. You can walk here from Lynton, it's only a mile or so; you'll be rewarded with spectacular sea views and you might even see the wild goats that feed here. Walk back for scones in one of the little tea shops in Lynton.

Fun, fun, fun at this castle and theme park where there are rides a-plenty in Adventure Land and Merry Go Land. Grab yourselves a taste of Victorian life, explore the Dungeon Labyrinths, and pay a visit to Gnome Land; the Hall of Mirrors and the Tilting House will have you chuckling, and there's also a Soft Ball Cannon Shooting Area. A brilliant day out for the whole family.

This small aquarium is right by the historic harbour at Ilfracombe, a very apt and charming setting. Go and find out about the wonderful underwater world of the North Devon area, see all kinds of aquatic creatures - over 75 fish species, starfish, anenomes, octopus, hermit crabs and oh, loads more! Quiz trails, interactive activities, talks; top it off with a pasty in the cafe and a gift from the shop.

Catch the boat from Ilfracombe or Bideford to Lundy Island and spend the day here; you might see seals and puffins whilst you're exploring. Join a rockpool ramble, find the Lundy Bunny on the letterboxing trail, go snorkelling or fishing. There's a shop and a pub on the island, but it's best to take a picnic. Dogs are not allowed on the island.

Have an intergalactic family adventure when you visit The Milky Way Adventure Park near Bideford. Ride the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster and the Milky Way Railway, have a whole load of fun on the Gravity Rider Donut Slide, the Jumping Jupiters and Ziggy's Blast Quest. See bird of prey displays, find your way to the middle of the maze, then fill your tummies at the Starlight Restaurant. There's a play area especially for the under 7s. 

What's nice about this place is that they have a designated Family Fishing pond, so you can take the kids along, they'll learn to catch their first fish, and you take them home ready to cook. You can also buy day tickets to fly fish on their stream fed lake for rainbow and brown trout. Lessons can be booked for beginners and groups, they have all the gear for hire or to buy, and overall, it's just a lovely place to be. 

Head over to Ilfracombe and hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards to play on the waters, or book lessons with very experienced instructors amidst the truly awesome scenery of the North Devon coast. Explore coves and secluded beaches, opt for kayak guided tours, or, something that's proving to be very popular, kayak steering - a mix of kayaking and coasteering - one for the adrenalin seekers. Tremendous fun for groups and families.

Quad biking, 4x4 Landrover Experiences, Battlezone Archery and Axe Throwing in the beautiful surroundings of the North Devon countryside. Brilliant fun for families, hen parties and corporate groups looking for exciting team building activities. Booking essential, check the website re age restrictions and what's supplied and what's not, and what to wear.

Adventure on the North Devon coast rib riding on the Lundy Explorer or the 11 metre Pioneer, and  wildife cruises on the Sea Swift Catamaran. A fantastic opportunity to see the sights, spot dolphins and swim with seals off Lundy island. Sunset Safaris along the Exmoor Coast, fishing trips and private charter available. Rides for all ages, dogs and all, but not for those who suffer from sea sickness. Trips last 1-6 hours. 

Book in advance with this surf school for lessons and coaching at Saunton or Croyde. All ages and abilities are welcome and they do groups sessions for up to 6 people, as well as stand-up paddle boarding and surfing safaris. All the gear is available to buy or hire from their sister shop in Croyde.

Woolacombe Surf Centre is Woolacombe's highest rated & qualified surf school & water sports provider! Professionally run & based in the heart of Woolacombe, North Devon. WSC is accredited as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ by Surfing England, the highest attainable level!

3 miles of gently sloping golden sands, and as in keeping with the beaches on this part of the North Devon coast, it's a good 'un for the surf, so every summer the village of Woolacombe gets very busy with families and people wanting to catch the waves. The beach huts and the backdrop of rolling hills add to the timeless charm, the lifeguards bring peace of mind.