In a sheltered valley on the Western edge of Exmoor National Park lies the large coastal village of Combe Martin. The peaceful cove has changed little over time, though the harbour provides a welcome to more pleasure boats than fishing crafts these days. The area is ideal for family holidays with low tides leaving bare large expanses of golden sand. Visitors can enjoy the coastal and inland footpaths and bridleways on foot or horseback. Combe Martin’s main street is 2 miles long and locals claim, the longest village street in England. The highlight of the village year is the Pagan Spring ceremony of the Hunting of the Earl of Rome. The Earl is chased through the woods and when caught, placed backwards on a donkey and lead in procession to the beach where he is dumped in the sea. The Pack of Cards Inn was built in 1626 by George Ley to celebrate a win at cards. It is said to resemble a pack of cards with 52 windows, 4 floors and 13 doors on each floor. A trek up the Little Hangman and the Great Hangman hills will be rewarded with spectacular views of the moors and Devon coastline.
Camping
Sandaways Holiday Park
Stowford Farm Meadows
Doctor
Holiday Park
John Fowler Parks
Manleigh Park
Sandaways Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Self-Catering
Taxi
Shops
Combe Martin Pharmacy Ltd
The Redwood Cafe & Gift Shop
Monicas Greengrocers
Coastal
Places to Stay near Combe Martin
Saffron House Hotel (0.40 miles)
Acorns Guest House (0.74 miles)
Situated in a beautiful and fertile valley, or Combe, on the western edge of Exmoor National Park, Combe Martin lies at the centre of some of North Devon's most spectacular ... More
Sandy Cove Hotel (1.30 miles)
Wherever you go in Sandy Cove, you cannot escape our wonderful view. With stunning views across the bay, the hotel is enviably nestled at the gateway to magical Exmoor and ... More
Coulscott Cottages (1.35 miles)
Perfectly positioned on coastal Exmoor in a south facing privately owned valley half a mile from Combe Martin village, surrounded by fabulous beaches and wonderful walks. Numerous tourist attractions and eateries, some overlooking the picturesque harbour, ... More | visit website
The Lodge Country House (1.61 miles)
Langleigh House (1.61 miles)
Langleigh Guest House is set in an acre of landscaped gardens with a southerly aspect in a pretty conservation village and offers a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere in which to ... More
Ettiford Farm Cottages (2.86 miles)
Ettiford Farm cottages are situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a secluded valley. They are within easy reach of the wonderful sandy Beaches of the North Devon ... More
The Towers (3.43 miles)
The Towers guest house is a landmark Victorian building in a superb position with beautiful sea views, overlooking Hillsborough nature reserve on the South West Coast path and Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour. A ... More
Varley House (3.43 miles)
Guest House delightfully situated, overlooking a nature reserve and the spectacular North Devon coast. Varley House was built at the turn of the 19th Century to revitalise and refresh officers returning ... More
Marine Court (3.60 miles)
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