This area of outstanding natural beauty offers spectacular scenery, a variety of beaches, woodland and moorland.

The scenery of the North Devon coast is both rugged and dramatic, rocky outcrops, with emotive names such as Hangman Point, thrusting out into the sea.    

Hangman Point at Sunset   

In between nestle small tranquil harbours, such as Watermouth Cove, overlooked by the 150-year old Watermouth Castle.

Watermouth Cove is an ideal and peaceful base from which to explore the varied scenery, entertainment and activities offered by this relatively unspoilt corner of rural England. Click here for more information on the area.

When the tide is out you can walk out past the breakwater. Two streams run into the harbour so bring your jelly shoes or wellington boots!

For walkers in the West Country,  the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail are readily accessible, as they are combined at Watermouth Cove - only 200 yards from Watermouth Cove Cottages. The Tarka Trail, its name emanating from Tarka the otter whose exploits were based in North Devon, covers most of the county. 

Watermouth Cove is also on the fringes of Exmoor - Lorna Doone country. This beautiful moor teems with wildlife, from red deer to birds of prey, and of course the famed wild ponies.

The major surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde on the northwest tip of Devon are only a short 15 minute drive away. Surfers can take advantage of last minute special savers for short breaks when the surf is up! 

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