Ilfracombe with it's attractive harbour is a family holiday resort having been popular since the 1830's and still retaining much of its Victorian character.

The area around the harbour is a hive of activity and small fishing boats use it as a base and cruises are avaiable along the dramatic coastline. In keeping with its Victorian background from the 9th to 17th June the town has a Victorian Celebration when many of the town people and shop keepers dress in trational Victorian costumes. Ilfractombe in an ideal centre for walking or touring and has a good variety of shops, and facilities, including the landmark theatre with a summer season of entertainment. From the harbour you can take a boat trip to lundy island, or try a fishing expedition.

Combe Martin has reputedly the longerst High Street in England, over a mile long. Originally a small silver mining town nestling in the valley down the sea. It has a small sandy beach, recently granted a seaside award, a motorcycle museum and the pack of cards inn, a pub with 4 floors and 52 windows. Combe Martin is surounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Devon and is the gateway to the Exmoor National Park.

There are many excellent areas and paths for walking, horse riding, cycling, including the tarka trail and many outdoor pursuits such as surfing, canoeing, fishing, hand gliding, rock climbing and water skiing.

 

 

   Ilfracombe Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Mini Golf with Sea Rock Apartments in background

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Train ride from Harbour

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

   Woolacombe Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Saunton Sands

 

 

 

 

   Surfing