Parracombe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Minniemoor View Composite of three images looking easterly across the square from a gateway on Minniemoor Lane hence the tracks in the foreground. The A399 skirts around the hill (Kentisbury Down) to the left.
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Parracombe: Heddon Hall. Open to the public on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from May to July. The walled garden seen here was designed by Penelope Hobhouse. Looking west-south-west. See also http://www.heddonhallgardens.co.uk
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Martinhoe: near Mannacott Lane Head. Looking north west. The tractor is clearing brush away from the recently trimmed hedge
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Martinhoe: towards Killington. Looking west-north-west from the A39 road. Towards the foreground, by the tree, the narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway now runs from Woody Bay Station to Killington Lane, outside Parracombe (summer 2006). In the distance are Trentishoe Down, 324m high, and Holdstone Hill at 349m
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Parracombe: below Rowley Down. On the bridleway to Brockenbarrow. Looking south
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The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is £87 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£87
22 Mar - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Beautifully clean and well appointed room. Excellent breakfast in lovely dining room and staff were all friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Park Hotel
The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

4 out of 5
Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England
The price is £94 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£94
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms
The Barnstaple Hotel

The Barnstaple Hotel

3 out of 5
Braunton Road Barnstaple England
The price is £95 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£95
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barnstaple. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
Only had time for the gym and sauna- both very clean. My room was spotless. This is a really good hotel

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Barnstaple Hotel
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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, rainfall showerheads and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
Check in instructions were great and What 3 Words took me right to the door. Apartment was warm, spacious and clean, with a great shower and everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s super handy for the beach. There are some unfinished apartments nextdoor which are unsightly. However, they ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Really great standard of accomodation, beautiful lodge & spotlessly clean. Great hot tub

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden

18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden

Appledore, nr Bideford North Devon
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Bideford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and West Appledore ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
A charming cottage with a superb view of the estuary. We enjoyed sitting in the garden watching the boats go back and forth. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

18th Century Cottage On Waterfront, Panoramic Sea Views, Courtyard Garden
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Popular places to visit

Pannier Market which includes markets and interior views

Pannier Market

5/5(1 review)

Built by the Victorians over 150 years ago, this charming marketplace is still open for business, with craft, antiques and fresh produce on offer.

Pannier Market

Exmoor Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Exmoor Zoo home during your travels in Bratton Fleming.

Exmoor Zoo

Arlington Court

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Arlington when you take a trip to Arlington Court. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Arlington Court

Queen's Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Queen's Theatre during your stay in Barnstaple. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Queen's Theatre

Woody Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Woody Bay Beach during your trip to Martinhoe? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Woody Bay Beach

Heddon's Mouth Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Heddon's Mouth Beach during your trip to Barnstaple? Discover the countryside and bars in this relaxing area.

Heddon's Mouth Beach

Things to do

RHS Garden Rosemoor

RHS Garden Rosemoor

£15
per adult
RHS Garden Rosemoor
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Cities near Parracombe

Barnstaple featuring a small town or village as well as a small group of people

Barnstaple

Minehead which includes a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Minehead

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Ilfracombe

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