Sylvie's Country Cottage guidebook

Chris & Sylvia
Chris & Sylvia
Sylvie's Country Cottage guidebook

Food scene

Local pubs / restaurants highly recommended
If you are looking for somewhere new and exciting, visit this much sought after Michelin Guide restaurant in the Grade II listed Farmers Arms!
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The Farmers Arms
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If you are looking for somewhere new and exciting, visit this much sought after Michelin Guide restaurant in the Grade II listed Farmers Arms!
Another option for your evening meal - highly recommended
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Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
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Another option for your evening meal - highly recommended

Sightseeing

A picturesque world famous village with its cobbled streets lined with pretty cottages, meandering down to the harbour.
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Clovelly
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A picturesque world famous village with its cobbled streets lined with pretty cottages, meandering down to the harbour.
Stunning cliff formation, crashing waves, 'end of the world' experience. Wonderful sunsets - photographers paradise
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Hartland Quay
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Stunning cliff formation, crashing waves, 'end of the world' experience. Wonderful sunsets - photographers paradise
Historical ancestral home of the Stucley family, a stunning house and garden in a beautiful setting with walks through the grounds to the beach.
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Hartland Abbey
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Historical ancestral home of the Stucley family, a stunning house and garden in a beautiful setting with walks through the grounds to the beach.
The Island of Lundy lies 10 miles off the coast of North Devon where the Atlantic meets the Bristol Channel. A place of outstanding natural beauty. Skies full of birds, pirate haunts, seals, Lundy ponies and the lovable puffin.
Lundy, Reino Unido
The Island of Lundy lies 10 miles off the coast of North Devon where the Atlantic meets the Bristol Channel. A place of outstanding natural beauty. Skies full of birds, pirate haunts, seals, Lundy ponies and the lovable puffin.

Neighbourhoods

Friendly village featuring outstanding transformation of village pub by multimillionaire Bebo founder Michael Birch. Grade II listed church of All Hallows with a Norman tower and monument to Richard Cole.
Woolfardisworthy
Friendly village featuring outstanding transformation of village pub by multimillionaire Bebo founder Michael Birch. Grade II listed church of All Hallows with a Norman tower and monument to Richard Cole.
Steeped in history, the church has a Norman tower and inside a monument to Richard Cole who died in 1614. The 15th century bench ends include one which has a very rare carving of the Crucifixion.
Woolfardisworthy
Steeped in history, the church has a Norman tower and inside a monument to Richard Cole who died in 1614. The 15th century bench ends include one which has a very rare carving of the Crucifixion.

Activities

A perfect all weather day out for all the family. Little Stars play for under 7s, Roller coasters, dodgems, North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. Something for everyone!
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Parque de Aventuras da Via Láctea
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A perfect all weather day out for all the family. Little Stars play for under 7s, Roller coasters, dodgems, North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. Something for everyone!
Previous guests have enjoyed surfing at Croyde Bay and other stunning locations within easy reach of Sylvie's Country Cottage.
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Croyde Bay
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Previous guests have enjoyed surfing at Croyde Bay and other stunning locations within easy reach of Sylvie's Country Cottage.
In the same location as the Milky Way Adventure Park. This stunning lake is situated in the beautiful fields and countryside, just 5 minutes drive from the cottage. It doesn't matter if you have never experienced wakeboarding, Ringo rides, knee-boarding (10+), wake boarding (like skateboarding except on water) with special slow speed sessions with their coaches and loads of child-oriented fun.
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North Devon Wake Park
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In the same location as the Milky Way Adventure Park. This stunning lake is situated in the beautiful fields and countryside, just 5 minutes drive from the cottage. It doesn't matter if you have never experienced wakeboarding, Ringo rides, knee-boarding (10+), wake boarding (like skateboarding except on water) with special slow speed sessions with their coaches and loads of child-oriented fun.
A short walk from the cottage Merry Harriers is now home to an award winning North Devon restaurant, Edinburgh Woollen Mill Outlet, a large Indoor and Outdoor furniture shop, Hair Salon and Local Crafting Shop. Home of 2000+ little people - The Gnome Reserve offers FREE entry 7 days a week (Easter to October/November) and for little ones and adults alike, we recommend you go exploring to find these endearing little people.
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Merry Harriers Garden Centre
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A short walk from the cottage Merry Harriers is now home to an award winning North Devon restaurant, Edinburgh Woollen Mill Outlet, a large Indoor and Outdoor furniture shop, Hair Salon and Local Crafting Shop. Home of 2000+ little people - The Gnome Reserve offers FREE entry 7 days a week (Easter to October/November) and for little ones and adults alike, we recommend you go exploring to find these endearing little people.
APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL Just a short drive away. If you have a passion for reading or writing, don't miss this wonderful event where authors and readers can meet together and you can return to curl up in our cosy cottage with your latest book!
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Appledore
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APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL Just a short drive away. If you have a passion for reading or writing, don't miss this wonderful event where authors and readers can meet together and you can return to curl up in our cosy cottage with your latest book!

Gardens to Visit

One of the best gardens in the country to visit whether Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, there is so much to see at any time of the year.
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Jardim RHS Rosemoor
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One of the best gardens in the country to visit whether Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, there is so much to see at any time of the year.
Drive direct, or park at Hartland Quay and take a lovely walk along the South West Coast Path via the waterfall before turning inland for a tour of the gardens and a scrumptious Devon Cream Tea!
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Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms
Lymebridge
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Drive direct, or park at Hartland Quay and take a lovely walk along the South West Coast Path via the waterfall before turning inland for a tour of the gardens and a scrumptious Devon Cream Tea!

Conselho para os viajantes

Transporte

A car is advisable.

The Atlantic Highway (A39) to Bideford, Barnstaple, Bude and beyond. SAT NAV REF: EX39 5QH WHAT 3 WORDS: (app worth downloading) rigs.quiet.grape
Não perca

Clovelly Village and Hartland Quay

World famous cobbled streets of Clovelly village just 5 minutes by car. Pretty harbour, good pubs/restaurants. Experience an 'end of the world' feeling when reaching the waves crashing on the fantastic rock formations at Hartland Quay. Perfect location of sunsets.
Costumes e cultura

Local meat, eggs, baked goods

Local suppliers - The Little Pantry and Honey Butcher's will deliver to Sylvie's Country Cottage.
Reserve antes de ir

Local pubs, family attractions

Pre-book online advisable
Viajar com crianças

Rock pools, sandy beaches, family attractions

3 miles of golden sandy beach at nearby Westward Ho! Rockpools to explore. Milky Way Adventure Park - Woolsery Big Sheep Family Day Out - Abbotsham