Weare Giffard Travel Guide

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Weare Giffard: Wear Mills. On a leat by the river Torridge; in the 18th and 19th century barges would bring grain ‘on the top of the tide’ from Bideford. By 1889 the mill was fitted with a turbine and roller milling machinery by Henry Simon of Manchester; the turbine was appropriate as the Torridge is liable to flood. The mill has been converted to a private residence
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Weare Giffard: Wear Mills. On a leat by the river Torridge; in the 18th and 19th century barges would bring grain ‘on the top of the tide’ from Bideford. By 1889 the mill was fitted with a turbine and roller milling machinery by Henry Simon of Manchester; the turbine was appropriate as the Torridge is liable to flood. The mill has been converted to a private residence
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River Torridge Looking north across the valley to the wooded river cliff beyond.
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View from Huntshaw Mill Bridge Looking south-west, downstream, towards this brook's confluence with the Torridge.
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View over Hallspill A hamlet nestled on the east side of the Torridge valley.
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The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is £74 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
£74
13 Feb - 14 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! (477 reviews)
The hotel room was spotlessly clean with excellent amenities. Check in and check out were smooth, and I was particularly impressed by the man I found before breakfast who helped me sort out a medical issue. He was kind and thoughtful and a great asset to the hotel.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Park Hotel
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is £67 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
£67
12 Feb - 13 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! (1,001 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 Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

4 out of 5
Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England
The price is £94 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
£94
11 Feb - 12 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

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! (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

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! (220 reviews)
Very clean and cosy

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking
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Clovelly Village

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
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Northam Burrows Country Park

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

Northam Burrows Country Park

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

Clovelly Harbour

5/5(4 reviews)

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

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