Crossways Holiday Cottages Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation in North Devon
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  • What to do and where to go
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  • Availability and Online Booking
  • Online enquiries
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Dogs at Crossways
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Outdoor activities

The Tarka Trail

North Devon Holiday Cottages close to The Tarka Trail at nearby Torrington
  • Over 30 miles of the Tarka Trail is available to cyclists and walkers between Braunton and Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon. Passing through the largely unspoilt countryside as it was described by Henry Williamson in his classic novel ‘Tarka the Otter’ first published in 1927.

Tarka Trail Torrington to Meeth

This is the least well known but most peaceful and tranquil part of the Tarka Trail, in North Devon.  It’s a really wonderful, quiet and scenic stretch that heads south on the old railway path through East Yarde towards Petrockstowe and Meeth. Ahead you will see some great views of Dartmoor National Park as you travel through beautiful North Devon, wooded countryside.

Route Distance: Great Torrington to Meeth – 10 miles / 16km

Torrington

Torrington has a superb hilltop location, giving extensive views up and down the Torridge valley. Access to the town is via a network of paths across Torrington Commons.

Cycle Hire
  • Torrington Cycle Hire

Places to see/ things of interest
  • The complete guide to Devon
  • Devon Holiday Directory

  • Check out this excellent website for ideas if you want to spend a Dayout with the kids!

Places to visit:

  • Dartington Crystal, Torrington
  • Torrington 1646 Museum
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington
  • The Gnome Reserve
  • Cobbaton Combat Collection
  • Atlantic Village


Local Pubs and Restaurants

  •  The Rising Sun
  • The Cranford Inn
  • The Old George (High Bickington)
  • The Golden Lion (High Bickington)
  • The Bell Inn (Chittlehampton)
  • Weirmarsh Farm  Restaurant
  • High Bullen Hotel and Health Spa
  • The New Inn, Roborough

Outdoor Activities:

  • North Devon Quads and Clay pigeon shooting at South Down adventure park
  • Survival paintball
  • Libbatton Golf Course (open to non-members)
  • Brannams Pottery
  • Horse Riding
  • The Big Sheep
  • Monsters Mansion - Childrens Indoor Soft Play and Party Centre
  • The Milky Way  -  Indoor and Outdoor Activity Centre a Family Day Out


Beaches in North Devon:

There are many beautiful sandy beaches to choose from, for those guests with dogs the beaches below are dog friendly.

  • Beaches in North Devon that accept dogs all year round

    Barricane Beach
     Nr Woolacombe dogs on a lead May to Sept 
    Crow Point Nr Braunton 
    Cheyne Beach Nr Ilfracombe 
    Grunta Beach Nr Morthoe.  
    Instow Beach The Quay to Boathouse.
    Lee Beach Nr Ilfracombe. 
    Lynmouth Beach
    Morthoe / Rockham Beach
    Northam Burrows Near Westward Ho! 
    Saunton Sands Sat Nav: 
    Watermouth Bay and Widmouth Beach 
    Welcombe Mouth Beach near Kilkhampton 
    Woolacombe Beach

    Beaches in North Devon that welcome dogs between October and April

    Combe Martin Beach 
    Combesgate Beach nr Woolacombe
    Croyde Beach 
    Hele Bay nr Ilfracombe
    Putsborough Sands nr Georgeham
    Westward Ho! Beach

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Northam Burrows Beach as photographed by Simon James
For those that prefer to chill-out and relax in either Exmoor Cottage or Dartmoor Cottage you may simply wish to have a barbecue or picnic in the guest's garden, barbecues, and utensils are provided.   If you would like to play a few ball games in the paddock we have a small selection of beach ball games and outdoor activities in the garden shed, so please feel free to help yourselves.
There is very little light pollution here, we are just on the edge of one of the officially darkest areas in England.  We issue torches with each set of keys and a night-light on the landing because it is so dark at night!  This makes us a near perfect venue for astronomers.  On a clear night the vast range of brightly lit stars is just amazing, we have been able to view so many stars with our naked eyes than was ever possible in a town, so feel free to bring your telescope if you are a keen stargazer.  
Sally and Michael South, Crossways Holiday Cottages, Langridge Cross, Atherington, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX379HP, England.
E-mail:  info@crosswaysholidaycottages.com
Telephone: 01769-560840, Mobile: 07906-070169
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