If you're using this trip down to the south west as an opportunity for a short break, here's some inspiration below on some of our favourite things to do.

Links here to our top recommendations: Esplanade Fish Bar, Morte Point to Bull Point Walk, Roast dinner at The Rock Inn in Georgeham, RHS Rosemoor, Day trip to Lundy Island, The Rising Sun, Damien Hirst's Verity in Ilfracombe, Watersmeet Walk, Watermouth Cove Storm in a teacup cafe, Broadsands Beach, Best sausage roll going at the Porthole, Peacock spotting at the Hunter's Inn, Mother Meldrum's Tea Room, then hike up Valley of the Rocks! If it's raining head to the Neo Cinema in the Woolacombe Bay hotel.

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September 05, 2025