DULVERTON, EXMOOR
DUXHAMS, EXMOOR
Where traditional character meets modern luxury – that’s where you’ll find Duxhams. This former hunting lodge promises sumptuous comfort for groups of up to 19 and its breathtaking location on the edge of Exmoor means you don’t have to choose between coast or country. Head to the rolling hills, strike out for the seaside or just kick back in the house’s expansive grounds, whatever suits your mood.
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BRENDON MANOR STABLES, LYNTON
To see the moor from a different perspective, take to the saddle and be guided to hard-to-reach places by an expert from Brendon Manor. If you’d like to experience Exmoor in the company of your own horse, we offer bed-and-breakfast livery at Duxhams’ own stables. www.brendonmanor.com
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EXMOOR DISTILLERY
Just two miles away from Duxhams, you’ll find Exmoor Distillery. Take a tour, sample the artisanal wares and come home with a bottle of locally made gin, rum or vodka to sip at cocktail hour in the garden.
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HEAD TO THE BEACH
When the surf’s up, there’s no better place to be than Croyde Bay. Watch the experts catch an A-frame, barrel or roller – or pull on your wetsuit and have a go yourself. If things get too busy, find a family-friendly place to set up camp on the vast expanses of golden sand at Woolacombe Beach to the north or Saunton Sands to the south.
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TARR STEPS, DULVERTON
Visit an Exmoor icon and marvel at the medieval ingenuity of the stone clapper bridge crossing the River Barle. The vast rock slabs balanced on heaps of smaller stones are reputed to be the handiwork of the devil. Once you’ve dared to cross it, dipped a toe in the shallows and taken a stroll along the wooded banks, he
TARR STEPS, DULVERTON
Visit an Exmoor icon and marvel at the medieval ingenuity of the stone clapper bridge crossing the River Barle. The vast rock slabs balanced on heaps of smaller stones are reputed to be the handiwork of the devil. Once you’ve dared to cross it, dipped a toe in the shallows and taken a stroll along the wooded banks, head up to the Tarr Farm Inn to soak up the scenery from the terrace and enjoy a locally brewed ale.
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EXMOOR OWL AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, ALLERFORD
Meet owls and hawks – from boobooks to buzzards – and enjoy a hands-on experience, flying these spectacular birds in a medieval barn. There are regular displays to watch, as well as a tranquil garden and wildlife area to explore, where you can visit rescued owls in their aviaries. www.exmoorowlhawkcentre.co.uk
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TAKE TO THE WATER AT WIMBLEBALL LAKE
There’s an activity for everyone in, on or beside the water at Wimbleball Lake. It’s a 530-acre site where you can kayak, paddleboard or windsurf with an instructor, or hire equipment and head out on your own. Prefer to stay on dry land? There are plenty of paths to walk or cycle around the lake’s edge, as well.
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THE MASONS ARMS, KNOWSTONE
Thatched pub with exposed timber beams? Tick. Panoramic views over the wilds of Exmoor National Park? Tick. Michelin starred dining? Tick. Add in a local pub atmosphere and the finest local ingredients, and it’s clear why The Masons Arms is a go-to choice for enthusiastic foodies. www.masonsarmsdevon.co.uk
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WOODS BAR AND RESTAURANT, DULVERTON
Local ingredients – including meat from the restaurant’s own farm – are treated honestly and elegantly at Woods. Choose to eat in the pub or dining room and soak up the welcoming atmosphere of hand-crafted wooden interiors and roaring fires.
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THE BRIDGE INN, DULVERTON
When you want a proper pub, head to The Bridge Inn. Local ales from Exmoor and Dartmoor are on tap and the kitchen turns out hearty and imaginative food. There are sharing platters to tuck into if you’re peckish and the burgers are not to be missed – so make sure you book a table, as things can get busy.