Title: Abbotsham Travel Guide: Best of Abbotsham, Bideford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Abbotsham](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsham-Hotels.d553248635149820223.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Abbotsham](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsham-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149820223.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Abbotsham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Abbotsham.d553248635149820223.Car-Hire-Guide)[Abbotsham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsham.d553248635149820223.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Abbotsham Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![St Helen's church, Abbotsham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/3d539a93-1faa-48b1-935e-ecf6ae150b58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/3d539a93-1faa-48b1-935e-ecf6ae150b58.jpg) by [Dave Kelly](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/84364) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Helen's church, Abbotsham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/3d539a93-1faa-48b1-935e-ecf6ae150b58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/3d539a93-1faa-48b1-935e-ecf6ae150b58.jpg) by [Dave Kelly](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/84364) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![North side of Rickard's Down The Kenwith Castle Hotel complex can be seen in the valley bottom.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/f1bb13f0-885d-4556-a832-87eba790e6c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/f1bb13f0-885d-4556-a832-87eba790e6c2.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View to Rickard's Down West Devon pasture land.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/44dd80b4-fb25-4b02-873b-1e13e43c1f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/44dd80b4-fb25-4b02-873b-1e13e43c1f9d.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/822ec93c-ad5c-472e-bcb9-ab0f9ee3013d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4570/822ec93c-ad5c-472e-bcb9-ab0f9ee3013d.jpg) by [Crispin Purdye](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2784) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Abbotsham Things to do - Top hotels in Abbotsham - Top Holiday Rentals in Abbotsham ![The Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1723800/1723704/689db78b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Taw Vale Barnstaple England £75 28 Feb - 1 Mar 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! (475 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=1723704&PinnedHotelID=1723704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820223) ![Woodford Bridge Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928800/1928707/4c6417b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodford Bridge Country Club Milton Damerel Holsworthy England £69 8 Feb - 9 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) Amazing staff amaizng room Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1928707&PinnedHotelID=1928707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820223) ![The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551700/3551639/75c86c7f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England £94 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees 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! (385 reviews) Room very clean and comfy bed Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3551639&PinnedHotelID=3551639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820223) [See all 3,165 properties in Abbotsham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635149820223) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Westbeach Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50729400/50729318/9ed6672a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westbeach Holiday Apartments 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Westbeach-Holiday-Apartments.h50729318.Hotel-Information) ![The Mole Resort - Lodges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87363100/87363007/c6179648_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mole Resort - Lodges 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! (74 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Umberleigh-Hotels-The-Mole-Resort.h87363007.Hotel-Information) ![House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33747800/33747730/78396790_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (220 reviews) Very clean and cosy Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Woolacombe-Hotels-House-Above-The-Beach-Sleeps-4-With-Private-Parking.h33747730.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Abbotsham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149820223&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Abbotsham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820223&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A narrow cobbled street lined with pretty cottages at Clovelly in north Devon; Shutterstock ID 308796311; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561939275/1b25abdc-2e01-4e38-9607-e639d9caadbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Village-Bideford.d553248621561939275.Attraction) ![ 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182494/7c3c049b-a163-47f5-8a97-90069f6d2d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977993897.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490095/2b3e133f-938f-44bd-8df4-a4435c964931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Welcombe-Mouth-Beach-Bideford.d553248621532490095.Attraction) ![Beautiful reflections in the sand. Northam burrows is a huge sandy beach perfect for learning to surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010338/40077558-7dce-411f-9b3d-9496e2b58e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northam Burrows Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Northam Burrows Country Park, a lovely green space in Northam. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northam-Burrows-Country-Park-Bideford.d625041161029906432.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Instow-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977468360.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Harbour-Bideford.d6094359.Attraction) ## Cities near Abbotsham ![Clovelly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182494/39840a87-8ba6-417a-bbb7-675b09732d69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Robert Powell](https://www.panoramio.com/user/777952?with_photo_id=52766008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Bideford ![Stormy Sunset on the Beach - Westward Ho!, Devon, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009368/d3139a42-254d-4d88-aa9b-7265d97ef2b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westward Ho ![Perfect evening stroll to the beach. Head to the little museum on Northam Burrows and the steps are to the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010338/c2a0205e-8b57-4146-8442-e71d0bd0efee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Northam ![View over Yeo Vale From the Littleham road near Yeo Bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010753/467f98c1-0e49-4d3c-af2e-2201520e4ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Littleham - Cities near Abbotsham - Places of interest [Bideford](https://expedia.co.uk/Bideford.dx4570)[Westward Ho](https://expedia.co.uk/Westward-Ho.dx3000009368)[Northam](https://expedia.co.uk/Northam.dx3000010338)[Littleham](https://expedia.co.uk/Littleham.dx3000010753)[Alwington](https://expedia.co.uk/Alwington.dx653888991841406976) - [The Big Sheep ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Big-Sheep-Bideford.d553248621533024251.Attraction) - [Exmoor National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exmoor-National-Park-Devon.d6050529.Attraction) - [North Devon Coast ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Devon-Coast-Devon.d6049389.Attraction) - [Woolacombe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woolacombe-Beach-Devon.d6094349.Attraction) - [Saunton Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Saunton-Sands-Braunton.d6094357.Attraction) - [Ilfracombe Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Harbour-Ilfracombe.d6094347.Attraction) - [Croyde Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Croyde-Bay-Beach-Braunton.d6094355.Attraction) - [RHS Garden Rosemoor ](https://expedia.co.uk/RHS-Garden-Rosemoor-Torrington.d6263420.Attraction) - [Bude Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bude-Beach-Bude.d6094481.Attraction) - [Sandy Cove Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandy-Cove-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488701.Attraction) - [Clovelly Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Village-Bideford.d553248621561939275.Attraction) - [Crooklets Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crooklets-Beach-Bude.d6094487.Attraction) - [Exmoor Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exmoor-Zoo-Barnstaple.d678203698122801152.Attraction) - [Putsborough Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Putsborough-Sands-Braunton.d6094353.Attraction) - [Instow Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Instow-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977468360.Attraction) - [Clovelly Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Harbour-Bideford.d6094359.Attraction) - [Hele Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hele-Bay-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488303.Attraction) - [Barricane Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barricane-Beach-Woolacombe.d6094351.Attraction) - [Hartland Point ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartland-Point-Bideford.d6094363.Attraction) - [Combe Martin Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Combe-Martin-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635977471479.Attraction) - [Arlington Court ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-Court-Barnstaple.d6263415.Attraction) - [Queen's Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Theatre-Barnstaple.d553248621532490229.Attraction) - [Verity Statue ](https://expedia.co.uk/Verity-Statue-Ilfracombe.d553248622852657690.Attraction) - [Ilfracombe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Beach-Ilfracombe.d553248635978488702.Attraction) - [Hartland Quay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartland-Quay-Bideford.d553248635975977724.Attraction) - [Braunton Burrows ](https://expedia.co.uk/Braunton-Burrows-Braunton.d553248635975930703.Attraction) - [Summerleaze Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Summerleaze-Beach-Bude.d553248635977468357.Attraction) - [Clovelly Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clovelly-Beach-Bideford.d553248635977993897.Attraction) - [The Milky Way Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Milky-Way-Adventure-Park-Bideford.d553248621532490101.Attraction) - [Bude Sea Pool ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bude-Sea-Pool-Bude.d553248621532490091.Attraction) - [Sandy Mouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandy-Mouth-Beach-Bude.d6094489.Attraction) - [Fisherman's Cottage ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishermans-Cottage-Bideford.d553248621533023868.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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