Parracombe Travel Guide

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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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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.
Photo by Roger Gittins (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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
Photo by Martin Bodman (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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
Photo by Martin Bodman (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

The Mole Resort - Hotel rooms

4 out of 5
Chittlehamholt Umberleigh England
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
Had no hot water on 2 days of our 3 days stay. Servicing of room not carried out as towels were not changed each day, beds were not made up and coffee and tea were not replenished until we phoned reception. The room bin was not emptied during our stay. We paid £472.50 for 3 nights stay.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Northfield Hotel

Northfield Hotel

3 out of 5
Northfield Road Minehead England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minehead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
The room was clean enough but was ready for a makeover. All the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is NZ$183 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$183
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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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! (482 reviews)
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
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4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
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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! (255 reviews)
What an amazing stay, this is a beautifully kept property, with nice beach views and the host provided outstanding welcome gifts (wine, chocolates, pastries) and was very responsive.I look forward to visiting again.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Pannier Market which includes markets and interior views

Pannier Market

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

Queen's Theatre

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

Queen's Theatre

Arlington Court

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

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

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

Cities near Parracombe

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

Barnstaple

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

Minehead

Shopping!!

Lynton

A view of the valley of the Heddon river, with the mouth of the Heddon to the lower right (out of view). Peter Rock can be seen on the opposing cliff. Photographs taken from Highveer Point on the South West Coast Path, North Devon.

Martinhoe