Frithelstock is a quiet, convenient base from which you can easily explore the North Devon coastline, the Tarka Trail, Exmoor and Dartmoor.

 

The nearest town is Great Torrington and has historic links to the Civil War.  The “Torrington 1646” attraction at Castle Hill in the town gives an interesting insight to the Roundheads and Cavaliers. Another leading tourist attraction is Dartington Crystal where visitors can see craftsmen blowing and shaping glass, follow the history of glassmaking and buy some beautiful pieces.

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Approximately 2 miles from Cloister Park are the spectacular RHS Rosemoor Gardens with arboretum and herbaceous borders in a breathtaking setting by the River Torridge.

 

There are many villages to visit on the North Devon coast including picturesque Clovelly built on a steep hillside above the sea, beautiful Appledore with it’s colourful fishermen’s cottages, famous Lynton and Lynmouth with the cliff-top railway, and Hartland Point with its breathtaking sea and coastal views.

 

The diverse beaches of North Devon are not far away including; Westward Ho!, Instow, Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde, to name a few.  Don't miss out a visit to Braunton Burrows, which is one of the largest sand dune systems in the British Isles. These dunes are at the heart of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and are an UNESCO designated Biosphere reserve. What makes Braunton Burrows unique is its rich diversity of plant and animal life, with 470 species of flowering plant

 

Lundy Island, lying just 10 miles off the coast of North Devon is home to a fascinating array of birds and seals, and can be reached on Lundy's own boat from Bideford Quay.