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Downe is an idyllic collection of Downe Health Spa, a luxury full treatment spa and eight luxury cottages providing 5 star accommodation on a self-catering or part-catered basis. Downe is set in absolutely unspoilt countryside with stunning views of the coastline and Lundy Island beyond. Perfectly private and secluded and with no noise or light pollution, by day Downe is a luxurious, tranquil oasis and by night it rests beneath a completely unbroken starry sky.

   Treatment at Downe Health Spa and Cottages, Hartland, North Devon

The cream tea at Downe Health Spa and Cottages, Hartland, North Devon

The conservatory at Downe Health Spa and Cottages, Hartland, North Devon

The spa at Downe Health Spa and Cottages, Hartland, North Deon
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Sun 21st and Sun 28th April, Bluebell Days at Hartland Abbey, Hartland

The bluebells at Hartland Abbey stretch from the Walled Gardens to the sea. This year, the Abbey is holding two Bluebell Days so everyone can choose the best day to visit and see the beautiful house and grounds enhanced by the glorious bluebell haze.

Sun 5th May, Hartland Hartbreaker - Charity Half Marathon

11am - 3pm. 

Hartland Hartbreaker - Charity Half Marathon starting and finishing at Hartland Abbey, Hartland. 13 (ish) miles of intense running including some of the toughest parts of the SW Coastpath to raise money for local causes. Take part or come and support the brave runners. To find out more see the Hartland Hartbreaker website: http://www.hartlandhartbreaker.com/

Sat 25th - Mon 27th May, Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Ciders, Clovelly

Enjoy a range of tasty local brews created with passion by small North Devon brewers.  You're bound to find a tipple to suit your palate and there'll also be some live musical entertainment too, so come along and raise a glass.  Normal admission applies. See: http://www.clovelly.co.uk/events.php

Have you seen a Great spotted woodpecker around the Hartland Peninsula?

Great spotted woodpecker courtesy of Devon Wildlife (Neil Bygrave)

Most of us have heard woodpeckers... but how many of us have seen one? The Great spotted woodpecker can be seen all year round in our woodlands and hedgerows, although they are quite shy and will often play 'hide and seek' with watchers! Up to 23cm they are black and white with a distinctive crimson area under the tail. They live on insects and grubs living in dead trees - pecking and boring for them produces that distinctive drumming sound.

They are not particulary endangered but you can still report sightings to the Devon Biodiversity Records Centre.

For more information, photographs and a video of this lovely bird, see this page of the Devon Wildlife Trust website.

Mon 29th Jul, Woolsery Agricultural Show, Clovelly Court

Summer in North Devon would not be complete without a visit to this ever popular show.

Sat 3rd and Sun 4th August, Lifeboat Weekend in aid of the RNLI, Clovelly Harbour, Clovelly

10am onwards.  Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly.  The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public.

Sun 1st Sep, Lobster and Craft, Clovelly.

Alll day. In support of the National Lobster Hatchery.
We pay tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, quay kitchens, prize cookery competition, beer tasting, prize draw, arts and crafts stalls and cookery demonstrations.  For the children there's street theatre, walkabout magic, balloon modelling, and N. Devon A.O.N.B.'s event-themed craft activities.  Normal admission applies. See: http://www.clovelly.co.uk/events.php

Sun 17th Nov, Clovelly Herring Festival, Clovelly.

All day.  As feature on Countryfile and Channel 4.  Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing.  This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the 'Silver Darlings' of the sea.

Sun 1st Dec, Clovelly Christmas Lights, Clovelly.

In support of the RNLI.  Christmas is a magical time at Clovelly.  A local brass band leads the procession down to the harbour and accompanies Christmas carols sung with the Torridge Male Voice Choir.  A hog roast, punch and mince pies follow and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit.  At about 5 p.m. the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up.
 
It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off.
 

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