HOLSWORTHY
Holsworthy is a small market town set amidst rolling green hills in the North Devon countryside.
Holsworthy boasts a heated swimming pool, Pannier market, museum, sports hall ,
park with bowling green and
cricket club plus tennis court. An ideal base for visiting the many attractions of North Devon.
SOUTH MOLTON area
Full of charm and interest this is an area of scenic beauty away from the hustle and bustle with clean air, sheltered valleys, tumbling hills, bubbling waters, luscious meadows, rich hedgerows and friendly people with
a relaxed way of life. At he hub is South Molton with shops offering old-fashioned standards and service a
twice weekly market when the farm comes to town as much animal stock changes hands. Much to do
and see, rural villages and towns, wild expanse of Exmoor.
BARNSTAPLE area
The town has a fine estuary setting, with a 16 arch bridge. A large covered Pannier market and beside it Butchers Row can be found in its centre. Shopping in Barnstaple is a must as old and new merge together. Probably the most famous structure is Queen Anne's Walk, originally built in 1609 and rebuilt in 1708. it is a small arcade, much carved and topped by a statue of
Queen Anne. A library and museum is in the main square and a visit to the famous pottery can also be made.
BIDEFORD area
Bideford is a Market Town with old Pannier Market, thriving shopping centre, discount shopping outlet at
Atlantic Village and a working harbour from where you can sail to Lundy Island.
Appledore is a quaint fishing village along the estuary. Home to North Devon Maritime Museum
Westward Ho along the coast offers a popular seaside resort with sheltered sands, backed by two mile
ridge of pebbles.
CLOVELLY & HARTLAND
Clovelly - Set on the North Devon coast Clovelly is one of the prettiest villages in Britain. Its famous narrow cobbled, traffic free streets tumble down the cliffside to a 14th Century harbour.
Hartland - The Hartland provides stunning cliff top walks along the South West Coast Path.
Affording excellent views of the rugged Atlantic coastline.
OKEHAMPTON area
Okehampton with its narrow lanes that converge onto a wide, main street offers a 1685 Castle ruin on a beautiful site above West Okement River, picturesque Simmons Park on the riverbank and is also the
gateway to the wild north moor. It provides an ideal base for walkers and cyclists.
There are numerous towns and villages within the area well worth a visit including the ancient town of
Hatherleigh with its cob and thatch cottages in the heart of Ruby Country.