Short Breaks
| The area is ideal for a short break. With walking on the doorstep you can leave the car in the car park at The Grange and walk to your hearts content in any direction. We are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a piece of National Trust land adjoining the property where sheep graze. | |
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A short drive from The Grange you will find |
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Clovelly - One of the most picturesque fishing villages, steep cobbled street lined with lovely old white houses descends 400ft to the harbour in a series of steps. With no vehicular access through the village you can wonder in and out of the dwellings and little shops and galleries in peace and quiet. Once down to the harbour there is time to sit and look at the beauty of the coastline and enjoy an ice cream, cream tea or a drink. |
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Golf - There are plenty of golf courses in the area, with Willingcott Valley close by. This course is a stunning Par 72, 18 hole course. Also Royal North Devon – www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.cu.uk England's oldest golf club, a famous links course with a rich history, and in the top 100 of courses in the World. Pitch and Put Course for less serious golfers and children, there is an 18 hole Pitch and Putt course within 10 minutes drive of the Grange. This is to found on the road from Mortehoe to Mullacott Roundabout on the right hand side of the road. |
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Horse Riding is a worthy activity, why not try trekking on Exmoor. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider you will be accommodated at one of the many riding schools in and around Mortehoe and Woolacombe. Booking is recommended during the peak season to avoid disappointment. |
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Cycling or walking along the famous Tarka Trail Created in response to interest in the popular story of "Tarka the Otter". It is a 180 mile long (290 km) walking and cycling route which follows a figure of eight course mapping out Tarka's journeys through the rivers of north Devon. It's a path through ever-changing scenery, traversing the best countryside that Devon has to offer, including quiet farmlands, lush river valleys covered in forests, inspiring moorland and dramatic coastlines. The waymarking is carefully maintained so that you can follow long or short sections easily, short sections of the Trail, or circular walks based around it, are just right for day and half day walks. |
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For history and shopping – nearby Barnstaple is the largest town in northern Devon and has all the facilities likely to be needed. It is the centre of a fairly extensive bus network throughout the area, including a route through Mortehoe, and is also the terminus of the ‘Tarka Line’, the branch line railway at Exeter. Barnstaple is a fascinating town to explore and locations such as the castle, pannier market, Butcher’s Row and lanes around the church are well worth investigating. |
