Links & Area Information

There is so much to see in this area, so please take the information below as a very small selection.  For further info do contact the tourist information centre - www.woolacombetourism.co.uk

 

Check out North Devon in all it's splendor, summer, winter or spring, by viewing photographs of North Devon on Neville Stanikk's website - www.northdevonpics.co.uk

 

If the Quarry isn't big enough we have a fantastic, contemporary & luxurious B&B right next door to cope with any extras - www.west-wood.co.uk

For a wonderful gite holiday in Normandy, France visit www.anormandygite.com - the British owners, Emma & Simon Voysey, have restored their beautiful 18th Century farmhouse & now offer 2 well appointed gites for lets throughout the year.

 

Beaches

Tunnels beach – just at the end of the road, a beach complete with Victorian bathing pool carved out of the rocks, rock pools, seaview tikki bar, sea kayaking, café & childrens play area www.tunnelsbeach.co.uk

 

Woolcombe Beach – 10 min drive, 3 miles of golden sand & highly regarded surf (check out the surf on www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk)

 

Puttsborough – slightly quieter than Woolacombe, good beach café, rock pools

 

Croyde – golden sand, surf & a quaint village

 

Also, if you are brave White Pebble beach is the nearest beach – located just at the back of the house.  The descent down to this is slightly perilous (steep steps), but once you’re there you’ll probably have it to yourself.

Golf

Saunton Sands Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the top links courses in the country.  The magnificent course follows the dramatic UNESCO protected Burrows site along the shoreline. www.sauntongolf.co.uk

 

Ilfracombe Golf Club – a beautiful course set into the hills with magnificent views out to sea www.ilfracombegolfclub.com

 

Willingcott golf courses – www.willingcott.co.uk

Kids

Aside from the beaches…

The sea

Boat trips from Ilfracombe harbour – www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

 

Sea Kayaking Southwest

www.seakayakingsouthwest.co.uk

Films / Theatre

We have a new cinema on the high street in ilfracombe – www.merlincinemas.co.uk

 

Ilfracombe is blessed with a great theatre & art house cinema complex  - The Landmark, housed in a controversial (but we think very stylish!) 1970’s building. www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

Food

If you don't want to cook, we have a fantastic lady who can come in & prepare & serve wonderful meals.  Or she can just pre-prepare food for you to reheat.   Ann's delicacies include freshly caught local lobster, homemade beef wellington, delicious cakes & roulades.  She is happy to cook whatever you request (within reason!).  All details supplied on booking.

 

For those who wish to cook themselves, this area has the most magnificent locally produced produce, and some great local shops.  To make your holiday even better we’d recommend ordering food in advance from some of these local shops, all deliver to your door. 

 

Mike Turton Butcher, 146 high Street, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX35 9EZ Tel 01271 863643.  Game, home made pies, homemade sausages, free range chicken, Ruby Red beef, clotted cream, cheese & coffee

 

Normans fruit & veg, 40 High Street, ilfracombe, EX34 9DA, Tel 01271 863105. Lots of delicious locally grown fruit, vegetables & flowers.

 

Smiths meals on legs, recently opened, Smiths offers homemade dishes to take away, all fresh (never frozen), all cooked using local produce.  They will happily make up whatever you wish (fish pies, cottage pies, curries etc) for however many are in your party.  01271 862299.

 

Passmores fishmongers – the Barnstaple based fishmongers deliver to Ilfracombe every Wednesday.  10.30 – 11.30am outside the Collingwood Hotel.  Phone in advance if you wish to order a large amount / have a special order.  Great locally caught fish.  Tel 01271 343677

 

The Pannier Market in Barnstaple – farmers market with local produce every Tuesday & Friday, also Butchers Row is a MUST with its fresh fish, fresh meat & delicatessens.

 

Restaurants

No 11 The Quay - Damien Hirst's highly acclaimed restaurant overlooking Ilfracombe Harbour.  Open all day for coffees, light lunches & tapas, and a la carte.  Worth a visit for the wonderful buiding & artwork alone. 15 min walk from The Quarry. Booking advised.  www.11thequay.co.uk Tel 01271 868090

 

Espresso cafe bar & grill - informal restaurant & bar serving coffees, drinks, patisseries, grilled local meats, fresh seafood & snacks.  Large sunny terrace.  Simple, but delicious menu. 1 St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BH. Tel 01271 855485

 

The Electric - Contemporary bar & restaurant in Woolacombe.  Wonderful sunny garden & front terrace.  Fantastic food from Andy Bird (who featured in Rick Stein's Food Heroes). Open for coffees, lunches & evening meals. West Road, Woolacombe, Tel 01271 878411.

 

Barricane Beach Cafe - small beach cafe on Barricane Beach which serves Sri Lankan curries in the evening. Take a picnic rug & a bottle of wine (its unlicensed) & watch the sunset whilst enjoying a plate of homemade curry.  No tel no, no bookings.  Turn up early (c.6pm) to put your order in.  Just 4 tables, but masses of space on the beach.  Not open in bad weather. Barricane Beach, The Esplanade, Woolacombe.

 

Mortehoe Shellfish - Mortehoe Shellfish supply many of the local restaurant with their fresh lobsters & crabs, and have been doing so for years.  At their house in Mortehoe (Ilfracombe side of Woolacombe), they've converted their front room & garden into a fish restaurant. Its quirky, but you won't find fresher shellfish anywhwere. Open for lunch & dinner. 01271 870633  www.mortehoeshellfish.co.uk

 

La Gendamerie - Lovely bistro serving modern British food. Situated on Ilfracombe's oldest street, and housed in the former police station. 63 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED.  Tel 01271 865984

 

The Terrace Tapas Bar - well established Tapas bar & restaurant.  Family owned & run, with a pretty outside terrace. 62 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED.  Tel 01271 863482

 

 

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