Location
South Molton offers a wealth of shops, eateries and pubs. In the neighbouring village of Kings Nympton, pop into
The Grove Inn or head to the village of
Dunster with its shops, restaurants and the National Trusts’
Dunster Castle, with its subtropical gardens which has four different micro-climates is home to a diverse range of plants and wildlife.
Within the surrounding area is a large selection of pubs and restaurants including the well-known Michelin stared,
The Masons Arms. The lovely towns of
Great Torrington, set on an inland cliff top with steep drops down to the River Torridge below and bustling
Barnstaple, are within a 30 minute drive with an abundance of shops and eateries.
Visit
Exmoor with its spectacular scenery and enjoy peaceful walks over the moors where you may catch sight of the wild Exmoor ponies. A must is also the
Tarr Steps or try some of the 51 miles of the
Coleridge Way.
Slightly further afield you can stroll along the beach at
Ilfracombe or take a coastal cruise from the harbour and look out for seals, porpoises and dolphins. Another recommended beach can be found at
Saunton Sands.
Play a round of golf at
High Bullen Hotel Golf & Country Park, and for the sporting enthusiasts there are ample activities to try such as kayaking, fishing, riding or rock pooling.
Fishing is very popular in this area with lakes and reservoirs for coarse and still water trout fishing, plus rivers for wild trout and salmon.