The Cottage
42536.7 miles SE of Bideford / Sleeps 7 (no children under 8)
7 Nights from £696
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
Only one mile away from the famous Tarka Trail, this pub is the perfect stopping place for traditional English pub food. Fires keep you toasty in winter and a secluded garden is the perfect place to sit in summer.
Nearest beach
A great beach for children with acres of sand at low tide, shallow waters and usually calm seas. There are plenty of facilities nearby in the village. Dog restrictions apply so please check locally.
October 2022
Very busy doggy beach
Nice beach but a little too busy for us. Great that it is dog friendly but I think everyone with dogs goes there. More dogs than people.
September 2022
Instow beach
Instow beach is a lot more than 3/4ml on foot or by car from Appledore! And it is not walkable because there is a river in between!
November 2021
A dog’s paradise
We came in November and there were so many dogs and owners on the beach. My little dog was in her element.
November 2021
Great to visit whatever the weather
Great walks based around a village with good pubs, a fantastic deli (John's) and an amazing fish shack near the beach and car park The Glorious Oyster, serving great no fuss fish dishes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
June 2021
John's of Instow
Chocolate brownies to die for. Melt In the mouth and very chocolatey.
Nearest walk
An inland route along the River Torridge, start from Castle Hill in Great Torrington, looking across the valley towards the RHS Rosemoor Garden in the distance. Walk to the Waterloo Obelisk, built to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, and explore the path returning to the town through the Commons, 350 acres of land donated to the public in the 12th Century.
Nearest town
Perched on an inland clifftop over the River Torridge, there are some fabulous views in all directions and lots of history to discover as you wander the Pannier Market and bump into historical reenactments along the Tarka Way.
Also nearby
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
Quad biking, clay shooting and zorbing are some of the activities on offer here, guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping.
April 2012
Love this place!
Very friendly owner and staff. Had several quad biking sessions here which we've enjoyed every time. A great day out is to go here in the morning, pop up the road to the Laser Games and finish with a meal in the local pub in Newton Tracey...The Hunters Inn. Superb!!!
Run amock in 20 acres of woodland.
April 2012
Love the laser games for a great family activity!
We really love this place and always enjoy a 2 hour laser session as a family. It's a fun activity you can do with the kids. Where else can you legally shoot the stuffing out of each other?! Really friendly staff who make the games and whole experience great fun. My son loves it so much he didn't want to go anywhere else for his 10th birthday this year which involved us all having a week's holiday in Devon as we are from Basingstoke!!!
A retro delight, to take tea back in the forties and fifties close to the seafront at Westward Ho!. A traditional tearoom with cakes and light bites to be washed down with a variety of teas and coffee. This lovely little cafe was voted the best for 2011/2012 in the North Devon Food Awards.
June 2019
You need to feel hungry before you call in here.
Fantastic small retro café serving hot and cold light meals along with cream teas to die for. Sit outside looking at the sea and town green on inside and wallow in an era gone by. Food excellent, portions enormous and staff were efficient and friendly.
August 2015
Still fantastic!
We first found Tea on the Green in 2012, and whenever we've been anywhere close (that means within a 1 and half hour drive!!) we've always spent the day at Westward Ho! and included something to eat here. The lunches are great, with excellent choices (you won't go hungry) and the cakes are magnificent. It's always busy though, so you have to be prepared to wait or maybe sit outside.
September 2014
The cream teas really are to die for!
September 2012
A visit a must if you are in Westward Ho
What a lovely little place to stop for tea and cake. Although it was next to where we were staying whatever time of day we walked past it was always full and we determined to try it during our week in Westward Ho so waited across the road until a table outside was empty and ran across before another lucky person was able to sample their lovely food and surroundings. Just amazing.
April 2012
WOW!!!! The MOST incredible tea shop!
You MUST visit this tea shop! From the outside it's easy to miss or walk past as its not big but once inside it is just fantastic. all decor and music is 1950's and there is so much attention to detail especially the lovely crockery. But best of all the menu is amazing. Cakes are delicious and such a great choice of drinks and food. I'd recommend booking a table to avoid any disappointment!
Watch the famous crystal being hand-blown on the factory tour.
June 2011
See teamwork combined with skill and the results of it!
If you've ever wondered how all the crystal glassware you see is made , then this is your opportunity to see it first hand. A fascinating process to watch - you will be impressed how the teams of craftsmen manufacture glasses, vases, jugs etc. The factory shop offers the chance to buy both seconds or perfect examples, and a nice cafe offers basic fayre
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