Local Area Information

The nearby village of Chulmleigh is well appointed. It has two pubs, Indian Restaurant, Kebab takeaway, bakery, florist, hairdresser, post office and a village shop. 

Chulmleigh has a par 3 golf course with a club house for drinks and food.

There are many small villages in the area which have lovely, friendly country pubs to visit, offering a variety of delicious menus.

Numerous walks are to be found in the area with Eggesford Forest just 10 minutes drive away. Local walks start at The Cottage gate, turn right, walk up onto the ridge and you have panoramic views of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Horridge Moor and Chulmleigh Beacon are also within walking distance.

We are extremely well located for excellent days out exploring all of Devon, parts of Cornwall and Somerset. A great combination of Beach visits, Countryside and Coastal walks;

A few examples;

1. RHS Rosemoor
2. North Devon Beaches Instow, Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Croyde, Westward Ho!- from 40 minutes away
3. Baggy Point
4. Lynton and Lynmouth
5. Valley of Rocks 
6. Clovelly 
7. Numerous spectacular cliff walks
8. Bude and Cornwall an hour away
9. Hartland Point
10. Dartmoor- 368 Sq miles to explore
11. Exmoor 
12. Tarka Trail
13. South Molton - Panier market Thursday and Saturday
14. Sports facilities Mole Resort (10 mins), Tarka Leisure centre in Barnstaple
15. Local pubs in Chulmleigh, Chittlehamholt, Kings Nympton and many more to explore in neighbouring villages
16. Running and Cycling routes
17. Golf - par 3 at Chulmleigh, Libbaton Golf course in High Bickington
18. Exeter (45mins drive)

Supermarkets are in South Molton, Barnstaple and Crediton. We tend to stop in one of these locations on our way home.

Major supermarkets deliver to the Cottage except for Ocado.