Abbotsham Travel Guide

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St Helen's church, Abbotsham
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St Helen's church, Abbotsham
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North side of Rickard's Down The Kenwith Castle Hotel complex can be seen in the valley bottom.
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View to Rickard's Down West Devon pasture land.
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Opening the South West Coastal Footpath - Cornborough 1978. This view looking south towards Cornborough Cliff was taken on the occasion of the formal opening of this N Devon section of the SW coastal footpath, by the first Government Minister for Sport (Denis Howell, previously Minister for Drought!)hence the "mass ramble" on an otherwise normally quiet Sunday. The path follows the line of a dismantled railway trackbed that ran from Westward Ho! along the coast round the cliff then inland to Bideford. It's clearly marked on the current OS Explorer map
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Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is AU$152 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$152
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Excellent stay. Well recommended. Peacocks roaming freely. Good gym and spa and pool facilities. Would visit again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Woodford Bridge Country Club
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is AU$156 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$156
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (479 reviews)
Greater by a very polite and helpful member of staff and given a beautiful clean room with all lovely view.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Park Hotel
The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

4 out of 5
Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (387 reviews)
I was a guest at The Mole checking out on Monday, 2 February. When I returned home I realised that I had misplaced my stainless steel Rolex. I spoke that evening to Steve Parfitt on reception who immediately checked the pool locker and kindly called me back to inform me that he had found it. Steve ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments

Westbeach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Nelson Rd Bideford England
Stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, balconies and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal North Devon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
Brilliant

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Very friendly staff, hot tub wasn’t up to temp on our arrival but staff were very apologetic and we were not charged for it that evening. The Lodge was very clean, good quality bedding and toiletries.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

Mortehoe
Stay at this holiday home in Woolacombe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
What an amazing stay, this is a beautifully kept property, with nice beach views and the host provided outstanding welcome gifts (wine, chocolates, pastries) and was very responsive.I look forward to visiting again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking
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Clovelly Village

Enjoy an outing to Clovelly Village during your stay in Bideford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Clovelly Village
Clovelly set into a steep hillside, is one of the most famous villages in the world. Clovelly has a single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside to the ancient Clovelly harbour, through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums - the street dropping 400ft

Clovelly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clovelly Beach during your trip to Clovelly? Stroll along this quaint area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Clovelly Beach
A hidden Devonshire gem, secluded beach off the beaten track - literally, access is via a steep, narrow coastal road. It's a popular spot with the locals that hasn't yet been discovered by the tourists.

Welcombe Mouth Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Welcombe Mouth Beach during your travels in Bideford? Wander the marina or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Welcombe Mouth Beach
Beautiful reflections in the sand. Northam burrows is a huge sandy beach perfect for learning to surf

Northam Burrows Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Northam Burrows Country Park, a lovely green space in Northam.

Northam Burrows Country Park

Clovelly Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Clovelly with a trip to Clovelly Harbour. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Clovelly Harbour

Instow Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Instow Beach during your trip to Instow? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Instow Beach

Cities near Abbotsham

Stormy Sunset on the Beach - Westward Ho!, Devon, England

Westward Ho

View over Yeo Vale From the Littleham road near Yeo Bridge.
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Littleham