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Shillingford

Shillingford

Shillingford

Shillingford is a peaceful little hamlet in Mid Devon, two miles (3km) northeast of Bampton on the River Batherm.  Close to the border with West Somerset. It is near the Exe Valley. Surrounded by farms and farm land. Your sure to come across some friendly locals and their livestock being moved from field to field, and the many horses that

Shillingford is a peaceful little hamlet in Mid Devon, two miles (3km) northeast of Bampton on the River Batherm.  Close to the border with West Somerset. It is near the Exe Valley. Surrounded by farms and farm land. Your sure to come across some friendly locals and their livestock being moved from field to field, and the many horses that trot around these country lanes. This lovely village has a real community feel, where everyone looks out for one another. The local village hall offers the community and surrounding villages with some fantastic events. Keeping the essence of community spirit. 

You can follow the many footpaths and enjoy some lovely gentle strolls, or for the more enthusiastic ramblers wanting a challenge opt for a long-distance hike. Whatever your preference you can find some lovely walks to suit everyone.

Also in Shillingford we have a beauty and wellbeing clinic. If you're interested in any treatments whilst on holiday www.remotetherapies.co.uk

A shooting school, giving lessons to suit both clay shots and game shots and cater for shooters of all levels

www.shaldenshootingschooldevon.co.uk

 and Carp and coarse fishing, a mature fishery with fish of outstanding quality, colouration and size

www.fourpondsfishery.com

 There is a good bus service from the village taking you into Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton and Dulverton.


Bampton

Shillingford

Shillingford

Bampton 2.3 miles (5 min drive or a short walk), with ample free parking.

 Bampton has much history. Dating back to 1067 and one of the best preserved in Devon is a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle, offering wonderful views of the town below. A raised mound of earth and stones that was used to build a Medieval castle, built for defence and a

Bampton 2.3 miles (5 min drive or a short walk), with ample free parking.

 Bampton has much history. Dating back to 1067 and one of the best preserved in Devon is a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle, offering wonderful views of the town below. A raised mound of earth and stones that was used to build a Medieval castle, built for defence and as symbol of lordship.

 Stay at The Elms Holiday Home on the last Thursday in October and visit our annual Ancient Charter fair, over 750 years old. Traditionally Exmoor ponies were traded. Today you will find locals gathering to enjoy locally made beers and ciders, fine wines, arts and crafts, food stalls and local theatre groups offering surprising stories on the streets. Lively fun entertainment for all ages. 

Bampton is a well-deserved regular winner of Britain in Bloom.

 Once a thriving wool town, Bampton's Georgian houses are built of locally quarried stone. The whole town centre is a conservation area, and Bampton boasts almost 100 listed structures including two telephone boxes.

It has a surprising range of local amenities, including some lovely shops, tea rooms, a post office, butchers, green grocers, pubs, restaurants and chemist. 

Visit St Michael All Angels Church, grade 1 listed with a 13th century tower, and contains many interesting features including a unique rhyming epitaph that tells of a story of an unfortunate death by icicle! The Church holds a heritage and visitor centre and offers a warm welcome with information boards, displays, videos and children's activities. Book a town trail and discover more of Bampton's History.


Exmoor

Shillingford

Exmoor

Adventure out onto the vast expanse of Exmoor National Park, and see it's many offerings, perfect for those wishing to walk or cycling enthusiasts wanting to enjoy this awesome landscape.  

The expansive heather and gorse moorland provide a habitat for many species of insect, winged butterfly, flitting and gliding close to the ground. 

Join

Adventure out onto the vast expanse of Exmoor National Park, and see it's many offerings, perfect for those wishing to walk or cycling enthusiasts wanting to enjoy this awesome landscape.  

The expansive heather and gorse moorland provide a habitat for many species of insect, winged butterfly, flitting and gliding close to the ground. 

Join the many footpaths and bridleways, through oak woodlands and steep wooded valleys.

On Exmoor you are never far from the sound of water and rivers and streams that flow from the high ground cutting many deep combes, defining characteristics of the National Park.

Magnificent herds of red deer and native ponies can be seen across the rolling farmland.   

Exmoor is Europe’s first international dark skies reserve. One of the best places for star gazing. On a clear night the milky way, shooting stars and thousands of glittering stars and constellations are clearly visible with the naked eye.    

Farmers working the land in Shillingford.

Farmers working the land in Shillingford.

Common summer views from the countryside in Shillingford.

Common Summer views from the countryside around Shillingford.

Shillingford Devon.

Our beautiful countryside.

Shillingford Devon, countryside views in the summer season.

Bringing in the harvest.

Shillingford, curious neighbours.

Some curious neighbours.

Bampton, Tiverton, high street with local shops.

Bampton 

Spelt, fine dining in Bampton.

Fine dining in Bampton.

Spelt - Bampton fine wines.

Fine Wines

Spelt - Bampton fine wines and dining experience.

Bampton 

Spelt - Bampton

Enjoy great food with great company.

Capture some lovely photos of Exmoor.

Exbridge. The border between Devon and Somerset.

River Exe

Stop for a while and enjoy a beer.

Ample pubs and restaurants for guests wishing to eat out.

Explore all that Devon and Somerset has to offer.

Haddon Hill, Exmoor vast moorland. Views of Wimbleball Lake.

Wimbleball Lake

Pretty Market Towns

Wimbleball Lake

Wimbleball lake, 6 miles away. A reservoir open to the public for water sports, walking and other outdoor activities. Miles of footpaths trace the bridleway to suit all ages and abilities. With The Elms having easy assess to Exmoor national park you can take in the delightful scenery, watch out for the roaming Exmoor ponies, a highlight o

Wimbleball lake, 6 miles away. A reservoir open to the public for water sports, walking and other outdoor activities. Miles of footpaths trace the bridleway to suit all ages and abilities. With The Elms having easy assess to Exmoor national park you can take in the delightful scenery, watch out for the roaming Exmoor ponies, a highlight of any trip to Exmoor. Along the way why not stop at a Country Inn and enjoy it's light refreshments.

Dunster

Pretty Market Towns

Wimbleball Lake

Photo shows The Medieval village of Dunster with it's fairy tale castle and water mill perched high on the hill. Exmoor inspired Maurice Bishop's art gallery lies at the foot of castle Hill.  Walk along the cobbled stone streets and look inside it's charming shops and cafes.  Only 18.3 miles from The Elms Holiday Home and well worth a visit.

Dulverton bridge over the River Barle.

Pretty Market Towns

Pretty Market Towns

Pretty Market Towns

The Elms is very close to the pretty market towns and villages of Dulverton, South Moulton, Withypool and Exford.


Photo shows The River Barle in the beautiful historic town of Dulverton. Home to Lorna Doone


Tarr Steps, Exmoor

Tarr Steps, ancient clapper bridge spans across the River Barle. 

Tarr Steps, Exmoor.

Tarr Steps, Exmoor.

River Barle, Exmoor

River Barle on Exmoor.

Exmoor.

At Marsh Bridge Exmoor

Exmoor

One of Exmoor's many beautiful bridges over the River Barle.

Marsh Bridge, Exmoor.

Marsh Bridge, Exmoor. Lovely walks can be taken through the woodland and alongside the picturesque River Barle.

Landacre Bridge, Exmoor

Landacre Bridge Exmoor. Ancient monument. Grade 2 listed. 5 arches of 9ft each span the width of the river.

Landacre, Exmoor.

Walk along the meandering river through Exmoor's beautiful countryside.

Exmoor.

Exmoor's vast expanse of natural flora and fauna and nature.

Wimbleball Lake reservoir views.

Wimbleball Lake Reservoir, nestled amongst the rolling hills of Exmoor

Haddon Hill, South Eastern corner of Exmoor. Wimbleball Lake in the distance.

Haddon Hill, South Eastern corner of Exmoor. 

Take a gentle stroll down to the Reservoir.

Haddon Hill, roaming Exmoor ponies.

Haddon Hill above Wimbleball Lake with a range of trails across the moor.

Haddon Hill, Exmoor. Home to the Exmoor ponies and their foals.

Exmoor home to the Exmoor ponies and their foals.

  

Lower Willingford Bridge Exmoor.  Fantastic views what’s not to like.

Exford on the banks of the River Exe. Another scenic spot.

Wimbleball Lake water sports.

Water sports available at Wimbleball Lake.

Wimbleball Lake, views of the reservoir sports activities.

Sit and enjoy the views across the Lake. 

Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor water sports.

Wimbleball Lake Exmoor Water sports.

Dunkery Beacon, highest point on Exmoor.

Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor.

Dunster and it's historical yarn market.

Yarn Market sits in the middle of Dunster.

make those special memories.

West Somerset Steam Railway.

Steam Train

Fishing Villages

Fishing Villages

West Somerset steam railway takes on some 20 miles of stunning Somerset countryside and coast. There are many stations to visit along the line, one station is at the seaside resort of Minehead, 20 miles from Shillingford.

Fishing Villages

Fishing Villages

Fishing Villages

Head to the traditional fishing villages of Appledore, Lynton, Lynmouth, Clovelly and Porlock. Many with characterful shops, pubs, cafes and tea rooms.

Photo here shows the picturesque town of Lynton, described as the 'Mini-Switzerland' of England.

It's cliff railway, a unique Victorian totally water-powered lift opened in 1890. Ascending 8

Head to the traditional fishing villages of Appledore, Lynton, Lynmouth, Clovelly and Porlock. Many with characterful shops, pubs, cafes and tea rooms.

Photo here shows the picturesque town of Lynton, described as the 'Mini-Switzerland' of England.

It's cliff railway, a unique Victorian totally water-powered lift opened in 1890. Ascending 862ft it's the highest and steepest railway in the world! And offers awe-inspiring views over the bay. A "must see and do".





North Devon Coastline with spectacular beaches.

Beaches

Fishing Villages

Beaches

Discover the string of sandy beaches on Devon's North Coast. An area of outstanding natural beauty. These beaches are some of the largest, unspoilt and memorable. 

These beaches are highlighted by the iconic blue flag symbols, making them a wonderful place to visit during your trip to Devon. Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolcombe and Westward Ho

Discover the string of sandy beaches on Devon's North Coast. An area of outstanding natural beauty. These beaches are some of the largest, unspoilt and memorable. 

These beaches are highlighted by the iconic blue flag symbols, making them a wonderful place to visit during your trip to Devon. Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolcombe and Westward Ho! Great for body boarding, Surfing, swimming and rock pooling

Or venture to South Devon for Dawlish Warren, Torquay and Exmouth just a few examples of our stunning coastline and beaches with ample things to offer for all ages.


West Somerset Railway steam train.

West Somerset Steam Railway.

Beautiful Somerset Coastline.

Beautiful Somerset coastline.

Minehead beach.

Minehead, nestled between Exmoor and the Quantock Hills.

Minehead's' charming harbour

Mineheads' charming harbour.

Blue Anchor beach.

Blue Anchor Beach.  A possibility of finding fossils.

Valley of the Rocks, on the dramatic North Devon and Exmoor coastline.

Valley Of Rocks, on the dramatic North Devon and Exmoor coastline.

Valley of the Rocks.

Valley Of Rocks boasts some of England's highest sea cliffs.

Valley of the Rocks, across the Bristol Channel.

Valley of Rocks. Gaze across the Bristol Channel.

Valley of the Rocks, known for it's feral goats.

Valley Of Rock, known for it's feral goats.

Woolacombe beach- North Devon

Woolacombe - North Devon. Sandy beach, and rock pools.

Instow Beach - North Devon. Looking across to Appledore.

Verity stands in Illfracombe - North Devon. 


Dawlish Warren - South Devon. Scenic cliff top views.

Dawlish Warren. Walk along the beach to the Exe estuary.

Dawlish Warren. Golden Sands, Sand Dunes and beautiful nature.

Exmouth - South Devon. Golden sands.

What's a holiday without the odd ice cream.

Lots to see and do for all ages.

Tiverton Canal, barge - Tivertonian.

Tiverton

National Trust Properties

Entertainment Parks

Tiverton, 9 miles away has the big supermarkets a selection of shops, restaurants, takeaways and pubs. Home to the grand western canal a tranquil recreational waterway for walking, cycling, boating and fishing.   Home to Devon's' last horse drawn barge. With crew dressed in clothing of a bygone era experience a friendly boat trip on the 'Tivertonian' along the peaceful canal (seasonal).

  

Entertainment Parks

National Trust Properties

Entertainment Parks

There are ample entertainment parks, such as Diggerland, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Creally Theme Park. These offer a range of entertainment, with both indoor and outdoor activities to interest both children and adults' alike. 

Knighthayes Court National Trust Property, Bolham, Tiverton.

National Trust Properties

National Trust Properties

National Trust Properties

There are lots of National Trust properties. 

Pictured here is Knightshayes Court In Bolham, Tiverton.

Grand Western Canal Tiverton, trip on the 'Tivertonian', horse drawn boat.

Tiverton. Horse Drawn Boat Trip along the tranquil Grand Western Canal.

Tiverton Canal, picturesque bridges.

Tiverton Canal. A recreational waterway for walking, cycling, boating and fishing.  

The Big Sheep Theme Park, Bideford, North Devon.

The Big Sheep Farm and Theme Park - Bideford, North Devon.

The Milky Way Adventure Park. Rollercoaster ride.

The Milky Way Adventure Park - Bideford, North Devon.

Creally Theme Park, Exeter. Action packed slides.

Crealy Theme Park - Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Arlington Court, National Trust, Exmoor.

Arlington Court National Trust. Exmoor - North Devon.

Killerton House National Trust, Exeter.

Killerton House National Trust. Broadclyst, Exeter.

Castle Drogo National Trust, Exeter.

Castle Drogo National Trust - Drewsteignton, Exeter.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

Just a few of the many highlights. The West Country will keep you wanting to return year after year.

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