Welcome to The Lodge. This glorious garden offers a haven to escape and recharge.
Open plan living that is very light thanks to the dual-aspect windows. to the left of the kitchen you will find the stairs down to the bedroom and bathroom on the lower ground floor. The entire lodge floods with light.
The dining-area is perfectly positioned.
Wake up, open the door and enjoy the birds in song!
The beautiful gardens are a joy to behold in summer.
The Lodge, a beautifully restored Garde II Listed building in the tranquil village of Tawstock.
Sit back, breathe and let the holiday vibe take hold.
The Lodge has a driveway directly outside.
On entering The Lodge you will be greeted by a beautifully styled open plan living-room!
A perfect spot to sit back and relax.
And relax.....
The wood-burner will keep you toasty on those chillier nights after a day of walking.
The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking up a storm or the perfect first day breakfast.
Washing up with a view!
A verandah for enjoying all day sun.
At The Lodge you can truly relax and cook up a meal that makes you smile.
The bathroom is both spacious and well thought out, offering a bath with an electric shower.
A bedroom that will not fail to impress, which sits two steps down from the hallway opposite the bathroom.
You will be able to relax and recharge the this king-size bedroom.
A bedroom that will not fail to impress, with direct access on to the lower section of the garden.
The bedroom offers another way to access the garden, the morning coffee can also be enjoyed at the bistro set.
The garden in full bloom is a delight!
To the left of the front door, the utility/outhouse can be found through the gate to the garden.
There are washing and drying facilities plus another fridge/freezer.
No matter the season, The Lodge will see guests return year after year!
Time to relax.
The garden is fully enclosed from the driveway.
Wander through the garden and delight at the beautiful flowers and shrubs.
The windows are original Grade II Listed and add to the charm of the building.
The verandah makes the perfect cocktail spot.
The garden is oh so pretty in summer.
St Peter's Church, Tawstock.
Appledore, beautiful at any time of year.
The wilds of Exmoor waiting to be discovered.
Peace and tranquility in Exmoor.
Inquisitive locals!
Lynmouth is a lovely place to spend time.
Discover some beautiful spots like Lymouth Watersmeet.
Lunch with a view!
The pretty village of Lynton is connect to Lynmouth by a cable car.
Porlock is a short drive away.
Ilfracombe is a busy harbourside town with lots to offer.
Say hello to Verity, standing guard over the harbour at Ilfracombe.
Another pretty harbourside village in north Devon, Combe Martin.
You will be spoilt for choice in north Devon.
The pretty town of Bideford.
The Lodge
46892.2 miles S of Barnstaple | Sleeps 2 (no children under 16)
7 Nights from £567
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
This traditional thatched village pub is packed with rustic charm. Aiming to serve mouth-watering food concocted from the best local produce, the Chichester Arms is a popular choice for those looking for good pub-grub at reasonable prices. Parking is available and there is outdoor seating for those sunny days.
July 2023
Best fish and chips
Had a great meal here, my husband said was best fish and chips he'd had in years, and I enjoyed the roast dinner.
Our dog thought it was great too!
April 2023
Great food
Super meals, very friendly.
Lovely atmosphere
Will be back
September 2022
Friendly pub
Good food and service. Lovely old pub with lots of character. Not open Monday and Tuesdays
August 2021
Great food and service
A very old but homely pub - great food - very big portions- varied menu and very friendly staff.
March 2010
A traditonal thatched village pub with a good reputation for quality locally sourced food. A very good wine selection and local ales on tap. The pub suffered a fire in 2007 but has been sympathetically restored back to its former glory.
Nearby beach
A great beach for children with acres of sand at low tide, shallow waters and usually calm seas. There are plenty of facilities nearby in the village. Dog restrictions apply so please check locally.
October 2022
Very busy doggy beach
Nice beach but a little too busy for us. Great that it is dog friendly but I think everyone with dogs goes there. More dogs than people.
September 2022
Instow beach
Instow beach is a lot more than 3/4ml on foot or by car from Appledore! And it is not walkable because there is a river in between!
November 2021
A dog’s paradise
We came in November and there were so many dogs and owners on the beach. My little dog was in her element.
November 2021
Great to visit whatever the weather
Great walks based around a village with good pubs, a fantastic deli (John's) and an amazing fish shack near the beach and car park The Glorious Oyster, serving great no fuss fish dishes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
June 2021
John's of Instow
Chocolate brownies to die for. Melt In the mouth and very chocolatey.
Nearby walk
Situated on the edge of Barnstaple, Whiddon valley Woods is a small area of woodland with a plethora of wildlife to watch. A small clearing in the centre of the woodland provides the perfect spot to sit and watch the sqirrels and you can enjoy views over Barnstaple and the surrounding area.
Nearby town
One of north Devon’s largest towns, Barnstaple is a hive of activity all year round. The popular Pannier Market is good for a browse, while the Green Lanes shopping centre has many big high street retailers if you feel the urge to shop.
July 2024
Pannier Market
We visited Barnstaple Pannier Market on a Tuesday late June and were surprised by how few stalls there were. The stallholders didn't greet customers. The market area may be busier later in the week but we didn't bother returning. The bread and cheese shop in Butchers Row very helpful and we would have loved to support them more during our stay locally. However the parking and all the road diversions around Barnstaple made us decide to avoid the town centre
August 2023
Good town to stay in for a beach vacation
Barnstaple is well located for visiting the beaches of Devon while being near a good selection of restaurants and cafes for food
Also nearby
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
Dating back to the 15th century, this pub serves traditional grub for lunch and dinner.
July 2022
Great pub
Enjoyed good food and service - great pub!
July 2021
Super pub
Excellent service and excellent pub grub.
This welcoming bistro sits just off the High Street and offers a very warm welcome. It has bright and airy feel and is ideally situated for those seeking a quick coffee or light lunch. It offers an evening menu for those looking for a contemporary eattery.
September 2014
Superb service
On my recent visit to Barnstaple, we decided to stop here for a bit of lunch. Being set just off the High Street - it is ideally located for those in need of a quick pick-me-up. The service we received was second to none, the staff were very warm and welcoming. The lunches were delicious, generously sized and very reasonably priced. I would definitely visit again if I was I the area.
A retro delight, to take tea back in the forties and fifties close to the seafront at Westward Ho!. A traditional tearoom with cakes and light bites to be washed down with a variety of teas and coffee. This lovely little cafe was voted the best for 2011/2012 in the North Devon Food Awards.
September 2024
Brilliant
Really lovely, old fashioned, tea shoppe. We had afternoon tea for four at 11am in the morning (the only slot available). If you want to go please be sure to book weeks in advance. Plenty of savoury rolls (cheese, chicken, ham, tuna), cheese savoury scones, plain scones with jam and clotted cream and about six different home made cakes. We did our best but ended up taking most of the cakes away with us to eat for tea (and breakfast the next day). £20 per head and well worth it
July 2024
Tea on the green
Nice little cafe but beware of the Bueno Hazelnut slice,
July 2024
Mahoosive scones
You only need one scone on their delicious cream tea. My favourite cake is malteser cake. Never lets me down.
June 2019
You need to feel hungry before you call in here.
Fantastic small retro café serving hot and cold light meals along with cream teas to die for. Sit outside looking at the sea and town green on inside and wallow in an era gone by. Food excellent, portions enormous and staff were efficient and friendly.
August 2015
Still fantastic!
We first found Tea on the Green in 2012, and whenever we've been anywhere close (that means within a 1 and half hour drive!!) we've always spent the day at Westward Ho! and included something to eat here. The lunches are great, with excellent choices (you won't go hungry) and the cakes are magnificent. It's always busy though, so you have to be prepared to wait or maybe sit outside.
September 2014
The cream teas really are to die for!
September 2012
A visit a must if you are in Westward Ho
What a lovely little place to stop for tea and cake. Although it was next to where we were staying whatever time of day we walked past it was always full and we determined to try it during our week in Westward Ho so waited across the road until a table outside was empty and ran across before another lucky person was able to sample their lovely food and surroundings. Just amazing.
April 2012
WOW!!!! The MOST incredible tea shop!
You MUST visit this tea shop! From the outside it's easy to miss or walk past as its not big but once inside it is just fantastic. all decor and music is 1950's and there is so much attention to detail especially the lovely crockery. But best of all the menu is amazing. Cakes are delicious and such a great choice of drinks and food. I'd recommend booking a table to avoid any disappointment!
Two miles of sand stretching into the distance backed by a pebble ridge which divides the beach from Northam Burrows Country Park, a magnificent stretch of salt marsh, grassland and dunes.
October 2024
Beautiful
Had a lovely day out here. Weather was nice and sunny for October. Beach was fantastic, bit rocky to get onto the sands but once on the sands dogs loved it. Lots of people with dogs on the beach. Nice walk along the front too and a couple of bars and eating places but a lot were shut as it’s probably end of season.
September 2024
A step back in time
It’s seen better days, quite dated, feels like you’ve gone back to the seventies. Most of it was closed (late September), but the amusement arcades were open and provided us with an hours entertainment. Not sure I’d want to sit in the beach, it looked very pebbly but maybe if the sun was shining I might feel differently.
August 2022
Clean
Parking at this beach is £5 a day to pay for the toll road. From the car park, it is a short walk to the sandy, lifeguard patrolled beach. It is clean with decent waves for jumping and/or body boarding . Be warned that the tide comes in quickly and there is a warning tannoy giving all beachgoers 20 minutes to pack up and clear off! There is a good choice of places for lunch
May 2022
Beautiful beach
A beautiful, slightly windswept beach. Brilliant for surfing or a walk, with a lovely beach cafe in the dunes. Although the access from a private toll road comes with a (fair) price, this is much easier than getting to the beach by parking in the town (which makes a slightly run-down and shabby impression). Great beach to spend half a day with a picnic!
September 2016
the pier house
Gorgeous restaurant serving lovely food. Stunning views while you eat.
April 2012
Awesome beach for surfers/bodyboarders!
This beach is incredible...2 miles of the most incredible surf I've ever seen and however busy it gets it never seems crowded.
September 2011
Felt like I was a kid again
The beach is huge....3miles of it! Although it's a sandy beach, the sand never actually dried out during our visit. But that was great for sandcastle building. Plenty of surfers make use of the beach and the rock pools are fantastic. Great fish and chip shop just up from the beach. Parking is easy. Definitely worth a visit.
September 2010
Vast expanses of golden sand
Westward Ho! beach is a 'Blue Flag' beach, offering vast expanses of golden sand. Good for surfing, it is patrolled by lifeguards and is one of the safest in the area. An added attraction for youngsters are the many rock pools to explore at low tide.
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