5 Great Ideas for a wonderful Autumn Escape to North Devon

It’s the perfect time to…

Take a surf lesson

After great guest feedback we can highly recommend Surfing Croyde Bay for fab coaches and the added attraction of free parking for National Trust members, hot showers & great coffee & hot chocolate at Café Croyde Bay

Try your hand at paddle boarding

Active Escape are now running paddle boarding sessions from the NEW Larkstone water sports centre at Ilfracombe harbour. It's also home to the Lime Kiln Cafe with amazing views across the harbour. Perfect for a post paddle refuel or for the land lubbers amongst us!

Go quad biking

Or axe throwing or take a 4 x 4 Landrover Experience. Guests and friends have enjoyed all of these activities at Keypitts Off Road Adventures. They're only a 20 minute drive from Butterhills and great fun in all weathers

Head to picturesque Clovelly

This captivating village is dog friendly and you’ll find a lobster & crab feast in early September as well as the apple day in October

Take a wander around the gardens at RHS Rosemoor

Learn a new skill as they also host craft workshops including willow basket making, wet felting and photography