Gardens of North Devon
North Devon is England’s fourth largest county and has so much to offer visitors, including an array of beautiful gardens. Here at Travellowdown We’ve chosen four of our favourites ones to visit.
Watersmeet Hotel – Woolacombe
This fabulous boutique hotel on the outskirts of Woolacombe in North Devon has recently been crowned Best Waterside Hotel 2024 by Condé Nast Johansen’s. As soon as you experience an overnight stay here, you’ll understand why. Paula and I were lucky enough to check out this four-star hotel which enjoys one of the finest coastal [...]
Hub Box – Exeter
If you fancy a delicious vegan burger - or any kind, for that matter - I’d recommend heading to Hub Box. I had the pleasure of eating at the Exeter branch a few days ago and wasn’t disappointed. Sat outside watching the world go by while I munched through my tasty burger and scrummy fries [...]
Byron at Woolacombe Bay
From whichever direction you approach the North Devon seaside resort of Woolacombe, it’s hard to miss Byron, a development of stunning, contemporary holiday apartments just a stone’s throw from the award-winning beach. The imposing building facing towards Woolacombe Bay (among the most appealing locations along this stretch of coastline) offers self-catering accommodation in a range [...]
Watersmeet Tea Garden – Exmoor
Nestled deep within a densely wooded valley at the confluence of two of Exmoor’s rivers you’ll find Watersmeet Tea Gardens – and what a discovery it is, too. Surrounded by towering oak, beech and ash trees, tranquillity is the name of the game at this wonderful haven within a short distance of Lynmouth, the North [...]
Beyond Escapes – Devon
Nestled in the Devonshire countryside, Beyond Escapes offers a range of accommodation to suit all needs from baby and dog-friendly lodges to mansion house suites and apartments. We were lucky enough to sample a three-bedroom lodge with hot tub and as we pulled in to the grounds of BE Devon (the company own a similar [...]
Manor House Hotel – Devon
Before arriving for our three-day activity break at Manor House Hotel, situated close to Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor, we couldn’t imagine how one hotel could offer so many activities. Virtually every sport you can name is offered and, if I’m honest, we were a little concerned as to whether everything would run smoothly. [...]
Bovey Castle Hotel
Set in acres of lush, rolling countryside on the slopes of Dartmoor, Bovey Castle Hotel has something to offer everyone. Built in 1907 by the Smith family – of WHSmith fame – as a lavish neo-Elizabethan styled manor house, it’s now an impressive hotel offering over 60 comfortable and spacious bedrooms – many with sweeping [...]