Appledore, a fishing village at the mouth of the Torridge Estuary is typical of many Small Villages along the North Devon and Cornish coastline, with gaily painted Houses and narrow winding streets. There is Sailing, Sea and Fresh Water Fishing or just messing about in boats.
The view of Instow from Appledore is beautiful, at high tide a Ferry Service operates every 20 minutes between the two villages proving easy access to the duned sandy beach. There is always something interesting to see salmon boats at work, gravel barges, rowing fours, water skiing and various classes of local racing yachts, or cargo vessels and small trawlers en route to Bideford or the open sea.
Appledore is situated 3 miles from an active market town, Bideford, and 1½ miles from The Golden Sands of Westward Ho! A beautiful, safe, sandy, beach ideal for Surfing and all the family, backed by 600 acres of Country Park, Golf Links and Bird Sanctuary.

Local towns and villages to visit

Appledore
Barnstaple
Bideford
Braunton
Great Torrington
Instow

Brannams Pottery. C H Brannam Ltd
Roundswell Industrial Estate, Barnstaple
Devon . Tel: 0127143035

Docton Mill & Gardens, Docton Mill, Spekes Valley, Hartland, Bideford. Tel: 01237441369

The Big Sheep The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237472366 Family entertainment park. With sheep racing.

The Milky Way and North Devon Bird Of Prey Centre, Bideford A galaxy of entertainment for the whole family, 18 acres of outdoor fun and the biggest undercover adventure facilities in the south west.
Tel: 01237 431255

Hartland Abbey Hartland, Bideford
Devon . Tel: 01237441264 Hartland Abbey, lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast only a mile away. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander freely around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to the rocky cove. Peacocks and bantams roam at will whilst donkeys and Black Welsh Mountain sheep graze the Old Deer Park.

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Bideford Bicycle Hire, Torrington Street, East-the-Water, Bideford Tel: 01237 424123

Devon Tourist Information Line
P.O. Box 55
Barnstaple
EX32 8YR
Tel: 0870 6085531

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Bideford Bay Bideford Nr Clovelly North Devon. Centred around an old Manor House makes a perfect base for exploring this wonderful corner of Devon. There's something for everyone on the park, from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and crazy golf to the challenge of a mini assault course. Bideford Bay. Static Caravans for Holiday Rent

Bulworthy Forest Lodges, Webbery Woods, Barnstaple. Situated between the North Devon towns of Bideford, Barnstaple and Torrington, the lodges are set down a picturesque tree lined woodland drive at the entrance to Bulworthy Forest and offer the perfect environment for a relaxing and memorable holiday.

North Devon Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

The Royal Hotel Bideford. As 'The Little White Town's' finest hotel, The Royal sits proudly at the eastern end of Bideford's ancient stone bridge. The bridge may have been here longer but it's still no surprise that this comfortable, cosy hotel has been welcoming and inspiring guests for over 200 years. As a base, The Royal Hotel is great for exploring the winding streets of Bideford, cycling the Tarka Trail or the beaches and countryside of Tarka country. You can visit Westward Ho!, the only town in Britain to be named after a novel.

Durrant House Hotel Bideford. From the moment you step into our lush beautiful Mediterranean style lobby and experience the beauty of marble floors, lush greenery and colourful flowering plants, with the soothing sound of running water from our stunning copper Willow Tree water feature, you'll know you've come to the right place to relax. The Durrant House Hotel is situated near the little white town of Bideford North Devon.

Tantons Hotel Bideford. Located at the heart of the historic market town of Bideford, adjacent to the town centre and situated on the river front opposite the ancient stone bridge. The hotel is perfectly situated for both business and pleasure. An historic, grade II Listed building, gracefully brought into the 21st Century whilst retaining its 18th Century features and charms, Including salvaged oak beams and bay sash windows.

North Devon Hotels

Devon Cottages

Cosy properties in delightful settings,

town or country. 0845 268 1255

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Broomhill Hotel, Muddiford, Barnstaple Tel: 01271850262

Penang Restaurant, Taw Vale, Barnstaple Tel: 01271374223 Fax: 01271324602

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The Royal Hotel
Bude St, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PS 01237 474305

Royal George Inn
Irsha St, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 01237 474 335