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Walks in North Devon

North Devon is a must for walkers, we have many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to explore. We are especially blessed here at Putsborough Manor Holiday Cottages as the South West Coastal path runs past the door.  Several of the walks listed below are within a short walk from our cottages.

Whilst there are many opportunities to get off the beaten track and explore new grounds, there’s also plenty of well known and well loved routes which are perfect to walk, hike, stretch your legs.  Wander in a daydream, explore, sightsee and discover in North Devon! Many routes are also dog friendly and are perfect for families too.

Plus, due to our position on the coast, the gems of North Devon are right by the sea. So here’s our guide to some of the best coastal Walks in North Devon.  How many of these amazing routes and photo-worthy views have you enjoyed?

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PUTSBOROUGH TO WOOLACOMBE

Putsborough Holiday Cottages
Woolacombe Beach looking towards Putsborough and Baggy Point

We have to start with this one, the classic walk between the beaches of Putsborough and Woolacombe. It’s a simple idea; start from either end and follow the path overlooking the beach. Along the way you take in the sea, sand, surf and views out to Lundy and Morte Point,  – then on the way back take the same route or walk over the beach instead. Whether you’re in Woolacombe, or staying at Putsborough, this is a walk anyone can enjoy.  Putsborough and Woolacombe beach are dog friendly all year (restrictions apply in places).

BAGGY POINT

This walk can be commenced from the door of your cottage, just walk across our field and across the lane, the path starts there.  Walk the Coastal Path on National Trust land around the coast to Croyde. This walk includes an easier route and a steeper path for an alternative route back. It’s a great walk for taking in amazing, panoramic views of the coastline towards Bideford and Hartland, and on a clear day you can see the coastline of Wales as well as Lundy Island and the beautiful golden beaches of Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton. Children will love discovering the secrets along the way and everyone will enjoy the rocks and cliffs – a true, North Devon experience.

 

MORTE POINT

putsborough beach

A walk on the pathways of Morte Point will give you the chance to enjoy a dramatic and rocky coastline with sweeping views.  You can tag this on to the walk from Putsborough to Woolacombe if you are a keen walker (approx 6 miles each way). Stop at Woolacombe for lunch or dinner.  Or you can commence from Mortehoe village carpark and look out for the sign ‘coastal path’ and have a picnic on the point or visit one of the two lovely pubs in Mortehoe.

 

 

CROW POINT & BRAUNTON BURROWS

Braunton Burrows sand dunes at Saunton near Braunton on the North Devon coast, England, United Kingdom.

If you want to get away from the crowed beaches of Croyde or Woolacombe in the summer this is the place for you! Drive to Velator from Braunton, you’ll find carparks where the Burrows meet the estuary. From there it’s up to you, as there are no set paths, instead you can simply wonder. Drop down onto the beach and follow the water to the wrecked boat and Crow Point – with views of Instow, Westward Ho!, and Appledore – and then head towards the sea onto the far end of Saunton Sands. With the Burrows behind you, there’s plenty of dunes to be explored too.

 

HEDDON VALLEY

If you fancy a woodland walk alongside a river as it makes its way to the sea and then discover Heddon’s Mouth (a pebbly beach with an ancient lime kiln) then take a drive to Heddon Valley   On the edge of Exmoor the drive to Heddon Valley is worth the trip, as you drive into the valley you will discover a beautiful landscape of ancient lichen covered trees and fern forests that harken back to prehistoric times. Park near The Hunters Inn  and find the start of a beautiful walk through the woods alongside the River Heddon to where it meets the sea. These are some of England’s highest sea cliffs, framing an amazing view out to sea. Ideal.

Fantastic property, gorgeous garden, great location” 5 of 5 stars

Just returned from Putsborough Garden Cottage where we spent a lovely relaxing week. The property was lovely and had everything we could possibly need and more. We had lovely weather so we’re able to spend afternoons relaxing on the sun loungers in the beautiful garden when we weren’t on Putsborough beach or visiting the local villages and towns. I have been to a few properties in the Croyde area but this really was the best and we were also able to brush up on our tennis skills. Would not hesitate to recommend this property and look forward to returning.

Events – Croyde 2016 inc Oceanfest

Happening Events Croyde ( Goldcoast Oceanfest ) this summer!  Come and stay in one of our beautiful self contained cottages and enjoy …

GOLDCOAST OCEANFEST 2016

Oceanfest
Oceanfest 17 – 19 June 2016

Goldcoast Oceanfest held next to the beach in Croyde on midsummer weekend. It is all about good times, great music, keeping fit and looking after the environment. With competitions on the beach during the day and some great music from both local acts and headliners from afar.  Its a fun event for all the family. Musical acts include DJ Fresh, Reverend and the Makers, Sunset Sons and KT Tunstall plus many more.

 

NORTH DEVON MARATHON 26th June 2016
THE NORTH DEVON AONB MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

The North Devon AONB Marathon and Half Marathon has quickly established itself as one of the most challenging and visually stunning events in the UK. As in previous years, places are expected to sell out months in advance. The coastal route is tough, which is part of the appeal, and the scenery is incomparable.  Taking you through the breathtaking North Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Runner’s World reviewers rated this run at an amazing 93%, with an incredible 100% saying that they would do it again.

CROYDE OCEAN TRIATHLON 3RD JULY 2016

BASED AT THE BEAUTIFUL, AWARD-WINNING PUTSBOROUGH SANDS – JOIN US IN 2016 FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE A FUN AND CHALLENGING EVENT.

Croyde TriathlonCroyde Ocean Tri is back, for its second year on Sunday 3rd July 2016. Based at the beautiful, award-winning Putsborough Sands, takes in some of the South West’s most stunning scenery.

This Olympic distance Triathlon is a course to be reckoned with and certainly not for the faint hearted. Join us in 2016 for what promises to be a fun and challenging event.

 

CROYDE’S BEER FESTIVAL @ DOWN END 12th – 14th August 2016

LIVE MUSIC – LOCAL ALES & CIDER – FOOD STALLS – CHILDREN’S INFLATABLES & FERRET RACING!

Beer Festival in Devon: 3 day summer festival of beers, cider and music overlooking the beautiful Croyde Beach, North Devon. With a host of beers from local breweries and a selection of the finest acts all we need is some sunshine this summer! On the edge of the beach next to one of the best surfing spots makes it a brilliant spot for a Devon Beer Festival!

WOOLACOMBE NATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY  23 – 26 September 2016

Woolacombe is the largest of our rallies. Set at Golden Coast Holiday Parc in Woolacombe Bay North Devon. We pride ourselves on the fact that this rally is like no other!  Giving the best of both worlds with all the onsite accommodation and facilities plus buses that ship over 1000 of the scooterists attending into the local village of Woolacombe.  We have 3 rooms running each night with The Bowling Alley a child friendly venue that is open until midnight with DJ’s, a large bar, various kids facilities and FREE bowling all weekend. Our child policy at Woolacombe is that all under 18′s must be out of the other two venues by 9pm so this is a safe venue for kids to be able to enjoy the evening in safety. Sunday is our party night with all our normal rally DJ’

events in croyde Croyde Craft Market – Every Thursday on the Green in Croyde Village

Whilst in Croyde visit the stalls of the craft market where local vendors sell their wares.

 

 

Regular live music is to be found in Croyde at our local pubs (The Thatch or the Manor Inn) and sometimes in the village hall.  Great live music can also be heard at the Kings Arms in Georgeham and Saunton Road Studios in Braunton.  Check the websites for more information on when and where:

Putsborough Manor Barn – A Bona Fide Winner! 5 Stars!

We stayed in Putsborough Manor Barn with our dog for a long weekend in November. It is a perfect little place to get away, go for windswept walks on the beautiful nearby beach, sit back and relax and venture out to some of the area’s fine drinking/eating establishments. The cottage is fantastically presented with everything you need and feels like home straightaway. Indeed, you feel like you are missing out when you are not spending time there! In a very convenient location, we don’t have a bad word to say about it. Well worth a stay and definitely requires a re-visit. Spot on!!

Another fantastic holiday at Garden Cottage 5*

Another fantastic holiday at Garden Cottage 5*

Came back for the second year running, and just as lovely as last year. The cottage is of a very high standard and a beautiful location. We took our elderly parents who both use wheel chairs and there was plenty of room to get them about. The dogs loved the walks and the beach is one of the best I have ever seen.

Thanks to the owners, they are available if you need them, but you do feel very private and can be left alone if you want.I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to anyone that is thinking of booking.

The Beaches

The Beaches

North Devon is blessed with some of the countries best beaches, most look out towards the West and the Atlantic Ocean with the island of Lundy set on the horizon. There is plenty to do on our beaches, whether it be walking or water sports or just to feel and see Nature at her finest!

Multi award winning Woolacombe and Putsborough Sands is a 2.5 mile stretch of golden, gently sloping sandy beach, with glorious sand dunes to walk and explore.

Croyde Bay is popular with surfers all year round and is busy in the summer months with holiday makers.

Saunton Sands is 4 miles of golden sandy beach stretching from Saunton Ridge and the famous deco Saunton Sands Hotel to the mouth of the River Taw. Crow Point sits at the far end of Saunton Sands and is a great place to get away from the summer crowds. Behind Saunton Sands dunes is the world famous Braunton Burrows and Saunton Golf Club.

Putsborough Manor Barn (sleeps 4)

Putsborough Manor Barn (sleeps 4)

 


Our beautiful award winning thatched Putsborough Manor Barn was recently and stylishly converted into high quality holiday accommodation.  It has underfloor heating, wifi, Full SKY TV, Private Tennis Court and walk to our award winning Putsborough Beach…

Our Barn has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4 + cot) with 2 ensuite bathrooms and  open plan lounge with kitchen and dining area, all finished to a high standard and with top quality fittings and appliances, to make your holiday a happy one!

The Barn is a thatched Grade II listed building with lots of character and some low beams in the bedrooms and bathrooms of 190cm, upstairs the roof height is 2.2m.

Overview

2 Bedrooms, 2 with ensuite shower rooms, heated towels rails – master with spa bath

Full SKY 32″ TV package, integral DVD player, Wifi, TV in master 

Bosch Induction Hob and Extractor, Bosch multi function Cooker, Bosch Microwave, Integrated Fridge &Freezer, Dish washer, Washing Machine/Dryer, Utensils, Crockery, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Iron Board, Dust pan, Hairdryer

Single beds (2), Kingsize (1) Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, High Chair (1) Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4 plus cot

Towels, Bed Linen and Kitchen Linen included, Highchair and Travel Cot available.

Tennis court on site • Private enclosed garden & patio • Gas BBQ • Bicycles available to hire locally • Parking (2) • Dog Friendly

Putsborough Manor Barn
 Prices Per Week 4 Persons

Please use our on line booking search for up to date pricing. 

Prices range from £450 pw  in low season to £1400 pw in high season. Short breaks of 3 nights or more are available.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner’s discretion. All Prices are per week and include towels,heating, hot water, kitchen and bed linen.  Dogs are welcome (terms apply) at a small charge of £35.

A damage/security deposit will be payable.

Long weekends and mid week short breaks are available  – please call for further details and pricing.

Weeks generally run from Friday to Friday, weekend breaks are Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. 

Christmas and New Year flexible start options available to first guest to book.

 

Putsborough Manor Cottage (sleeps 4 )

Putsborough Manor Cottage (sleeps 4 )

 

Our beautiful award winning thatched Putsborough Manor Cottage, with its own private secure garden and play area.  Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty a couple of minutes walk from the golden sandy beach of Putsborough Sands.

Our Grade II listed Cottage has 2 bedrooms, a sofa bed for 1 person and 1 bathroom – sleeps 5 plus cot.  It is fully equipped with quality appliances, Full SKY TV, WiFi, Private Tennis Court, Spa Bath and a Log Burner.

 

Putsborough Manor Cottage is full of character with lots of original features like flagstone floors, beamed ceilings and wood burner. It has been well equipped and fully refurbished is a country style which compliments the character of the cottage.

The entrance leads to the large lounge and dining area on one side and the kitchen on the other (a step down) and there is a guest cloakroom off.  The large lounge is very comfortable with two leather sofas (one a sofa bed). A log burner in the fireplace with lovely aspects over the adjoining gardens and a dining area with table and seating for 6. (TV and DVD player and freeview channels, full Sky TV package ).  Beautifully appointed kitchen with Neff appliances and granite work surfaces also have a south facing window overlooking garden. The downstairs bathroom is finished in green slate with a spa bath and shower over.

Upstairs there are two cosy bedrooms overlook the gardens. One with a super kingsize bed, dressing table, wardrobe and TV.  The other with either two singles or a zip and link super king bed and a large chest of drawers .

The garden is peaceful, with children’s play area and use of a private tennis court, a bbq.  A sheltered seating area completes the picture and gives you a great place to holiday and chill out after a busy day on the beach a few hundred yards away.

Overview:

Spa bath, Log wood burner, DVD player, free Wifi, full Sky TV, TV in master bedroom, Central heating.

Dishwasher, Neff Cooker, Neff Induction Hob and hood, Neff Microwave,Integral Fridge, Integral Freezer, Washing machine/dryer, Kettle, Toaster, Iron and Board, Hair dryer.

2 Bedrooms, Large Lounge with sofa bed and Dining Area with Wood Burner, Entrance with Cloakroom, Fully fitted Kitchen, Downstairs Bathroom with Spa Bath/Overhead Shower.

1 Kingsize bed, 2 Singles (or zip & link for 1 Super Kingsize – please specify) and a sofa bed for 1 person bedding must be pre ordered for this. Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5 plus cot. Bed and Kitchen Linen and Towels provided.  Highchair and Travel Cot available.

Tennis court on site, Private enclosed garden and patio with table and chairs for 6, Gas BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set.  Parking (2), dog friendly. Bicycles available to hire locally.

Putsborough Manor Cottage
 Prices Per Week 4 Guests

Please use our on line booking search for up to date pricing. 

Prices range from £500 pw  in low season to £1540 pw in high season. Short breaks of 3 nights or more are available.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner’s discretion. All Prices are per week and include towels,heating, hot water, kitchen and bed linen.  Dogs are welcome (terms apply) at a small charge of £35.

A damage/security deposit will be payable.

Long weekends and mid week short breaks are available  – please call for further details and pricing.

Weeks generally run from Friday to Friday, weekend breaks are Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. 

Christmas and New Year flexible start options available to first guest to book.

 

Putsborough Garden Cottage (sleeps 8)

Putsborough Garden Cottage (sleeps 8)

 

devon_tourism_bronze_2016Our beautiful multi award winning Putsborough Garden Cottage boasts an eco friendly air source heating system providing underfloor heating and eco hot water. Our location is excellent; 400m from Putsborough beach and surrounded by your very own fantastic walled garden. Walk to the highly acclaimed blue flag beach of Putsborough/ Woolacombe.  Full SKY TV, WiFi, Spa bath and use of the Private Tennis Court.  Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

A vaulted entrance hall leads to a spacious vaulted open plan kitchen dining and lounge with large folding patio door onto the sunny dining patio with gas BBQ, outdoor shower.  A large picture window overlooks the private and peaceful garden with views west towards the coast and the setting sun.  Steps from the patio lead to a sun terrace with sun loungers and then on to the rest of the garden.

Off the hall is the utility room where you will find a washer/dryer, clothes airer, board and iron etc and plenty of storage.  Two steps down from the hall leads to 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One bedroom has a kingsize bed and ensuite shower room, with large shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail. The other bedroom has a comfy super kingsize bed.  Both rooms have a dressing table and chair. wardrobe and mirror. All bedrooms have TV’s. The main bathroom has a spa whirlpool bath, large corner shower, oak sink unit, WC and heated towel rail.

From the hall an oak staircase goes up to the first floor ensuite family bedroom. This room sleeps 4 and holds a double bed and 2 singles (some restricted head height over the singles), there is a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room with WC, wash basin and heated towel rail. 

Putsborough Garden Cottage is located in the beautiful walled garden, originally the kitchen garden of the Manor. The garden is approximately an acre and is a pleasure to behold, there are many specimen plants and trees, an amazing apple arbour, and lots of little paths meandering through the garden. On a sunny day you can enjoy a barbeque, relax in the garden and watch the sun go down towards the beach. There are sun loungers and an outdoor shower. There is a private tennis court for the use of our guests.

Overview:

Eco Underfloor Heating, Eco Hot Water, Double Glazed, Spa Bath, 3 Parking Spaces.

Full SKY package 42″ TV, DVD player, surround sound in lounge, IPOD/IPAD docking station, free Wifi, TV’s in bedrooms.

Siemens Induction Hob and Extractor, Siemens multi function cooker, Siemens Combination Microwave, Integrated Fridge, Integrated Freezer, Integrated Dish washer, Washing Machine/Dryer, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Iron Board, Hairdryers (2)

3 Bedrooms, 2 with ensuite shower rooms and heated towel rails, 1 family bathroom with spa bath, power showers (3). Large Entrance Hall, Utility Room, Very Spacious Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Area with table and seating for 8.

Single beds (2), Double beds (1) , Super King (1), Kingsize (1) Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Highchair available. Sleeps maximum of 8 plus travel cot (bring your own linen). Bed, Towels and Kitchen Linen included.

Tennis court on site, Private large garden, patio and sun terrace with 4 loungers. Outdoor dining area with table and chairs for 8, Gas BBQ, Outdoor shower, Storage Area (uncovered). Bicycles available to hire locally.

 

Putsborough Garden Cottage
 Prices Per Week 8 Persons

Please use our on line booking search for up to date pricing and availability. 

Prices range from £875 pw  in low season to £2700 pw in high season. Short breaks of 3 nights or more are available.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner’s discretion. All Prices are per week and include towels,heating, hot water, kitchen and bed linen.  Dogs are welcome (terms apply) at a small charge of £35.

A damage/security deposit will be payable.

Long weekends and mid week short breaks are available  – please call for further details and pricing.

Weeks generally run from Friday to Friday, weekend breaks are Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. 

Christmas and New Year flexible start options available to first guest to book.