Clovelly Beach

25-minute drive – Clovelly has a small pebble beach below this historic village. The area is good for snorkelling and the beach is protected from the strongest waves by the old harbour wall.

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Instow Beach

Instow Beach – 12 minutes by car or a 15 minute boat ride - Located on the edge of the Torridge estuary, Instow beach is blessed with fine, soft sand. As the beach doesn’t face directly into the Atlantic its sheltered from the surf.

North Devon Maritime Museum

Here you can discover more about the fascinating seafaring history of Appledore. Great for a rainy day!

The Champ

Great atmosphere with home cooked food and regular live music

Royal North Devon Golf Club

Between Appledore to Northam Burrows Country Park you will find the Royal North Devon Golf Club which was founded in 1864, the oldest golf course in England and is regarded as the St Andrews of the South.

The Big Sheep

The Big Sheep is only four miles away, with its fun rides, pets’ corner, adventure park and famous sheep racing.

Northam Burrows Country Park

One of our favourite treks starts at Appledore’s main car park on the seafront and follows the coast path for several miles to Northam Burrows Country Park, and an opportunity to view its diverse range of coastal habitats.

The Royal George

Known for its menu of innovative dishes with twists on traditional classics

Flame Factory

Notable for delicious stone-baked pizzas and meat from the grill.

The Seagate

Family atmosphere and Mediterranean-style walled garden

Gray Sands

6 minutes drive – This is an idyllic spot to while away a quiet afternoon. Just around the corner from the glorious sandy stretch of Westward Ho! It’s quieter and still has sand to stroll along even when the tide is in.

The Royal Plaice

One of Appledore’s finest fish and chips shops.

Lee Bay

40 minute drive - 2 Miles to the West of Ilfracombe is Lee Bay a charming sand and shingle beach backing onto an equally charming village.

Clovelly Beach

25-minute drive – Clovelly has a small pebble beach below this historic village. The area is good for snorkelling and the beach is protected from the strongest waves by the old harbour wall.

Skern Lodge

For those wishing for something more energetic, with its climbing walls, high ropes course, rafting, kayaking and surfing, something for all.

Westward Ho!

9 minute drive – it is also a beautiful walk from Appledore along the South West Coastal Path. There is a long sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge with Northam Burrows Country Park accessible at one end of this…

John’s of Appledore

Directly below the apartment, is a well-respected local establishment with a grocery shop, a mouth-watering selection of deli food and a welcoming café.

Sylvester’s

One of Appledore’s finest fish and chips shops.

South West Coat Path

The South West Coat Path winds its way through Appledore offering scenic walks along North Devon’s dramatic coastline.