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Well-behaved dogs and other pets are welcome in our self catering holiday cottages.
Watermouth Cove
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An area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Devon coast. Romantic Watermouth Cove is a rocky inlet, situated on the unspoilt North Devon coast, two miles to the east of Ilfracombe, and two miles west of Combe Martin, close to the village of Berrynarbor. It is sheltered from the prevailing south westerly winds and offers a peaceful anchorage for small boats. No doubt in past centuries it was an ideal isolated landing point for smugglers wishing to avoid the ‘Revenue Men’. |
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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 |
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In the inlets 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. View of Watermouth Castle and Hangman Point |
Watermouth Cove is full of boats and dinghies. You can park your own boat here and use the slipway.
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.
Berrynarbor, just a few minutes drive from Watermouth, is a prize winning village overlooking the beautiful Sterridge Valley - with a first class restaurant and an historic Inn.
Ilfracombe, a couple of miles west of Watermouth Cove, has Rapparee, Hele Bay and Tunnels beaches, with delightful walks and gardens. There is an exceptionally scenic coastal golf course and boat trips
are available for fishing and to visit Lundy Island. Ilfracombe has a swimming pool and tennis courts.
Close by are the beautiful sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands.
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!
Weather in Watermouth - 5 day forecast
Further information on the area Watermouth Cove click here
Watermouth Cove offers visitors a wide range of accommodation, including self-catering cottages and lodges, camping, caravanning and hotel.
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Watermouth Cove Cottages are situated beside the grounds of Watermouth Castle, just 200 yards from Watermouth Cove. A rural idyll yet within a few minutes drive of the resorts of Combe Martin and Ilfracombe with a wide choice of pubs and restaurants.
Pets Welcome at Watermouth Cove Cottages: Our cottages are pet friendly. Well-behaved dogs and other pets are welcome in our self catering holiday properties.
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