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Get together for a fantastic February short break in this wonderful 5 bedroom cottage (sleeping 10) with its own private pool for just £125 per night (min 3 night stay). Dogs are also welcome. Valid for any three available nights in February.

Horseshoe Cottage is part of West Tosberry Farm, an exclusive collection of just three beautifully restored and refurbished holiday cottages each with their own private pool, set amidst completely unspoilt tranquil countryside very close to the South West Coast path.

Despite it being a touch grey, wet, and blustery at times, it has so far been a mild winter. Snow looks very pretty and grey is a little drab, but freezing conditions make life really difficult for the local wildlife, not to mention local people who can often be stuck at home as single track roads become impassable.  Read our latest Hartland blog on feeding the local wildlife.

Sunday January 9th's showing of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow filmed during the summer of 2011 at Hartland Abbey showed not just a wealth of hidden treasures and fascinating objets d'art but also the beauty and grandeur of Hartland Abbey and the surrounding Peninsula landscapes.

Get all the latest info on the fantastic things to do and places to stay this Christmas in this beautiful part of North Devon and North Cornwall with our latest full length article.

For such a small place, the village of Hartland in picturesque North Devon has an amazing amount going on within its community, especially for those interested in a greener way of life, or a green or sustainable holiday within the stunningly beautiful North Devon/North Cornwall areas.  Our latest full length article in our blog magazine reveals how the businesses, community and visitors are

Read our latest article about the wide range of arts and crafts in and this part of North Devon and North Cornwall.  The outstanding natural beauty has long attracted high calibre artists and their patrons from around the world.   

North Devon locals in Hartland, Clovelly and Welcombe always look forward to the latest jottings from the Hartland Times which is rather like having a town crier. One of the surprising things about the newspaper is how unchanged and well-loved it is - like going back in time - and just how much happens within the village of Hartland.  Read all about it here.

It was a lovely, lively and energetic afternoon at the local primary school today when children and staff, dressed in their PJs, danced their way through half an hour of disco routines in aid of Children in Need. There was also a cake sale, and the children spent the day working on Children in Need related activities.  Read all about it here.

It seems that right on our doorstep, we have some local creative talent involving sewing, knitting, patchwork and other creative crafts. The Rowan Tree Studio is based at Higher Clovelly and also has its own blog where you can see some of the splendid work done by visitors. Read all about it here.

Today was a very moving Remembrance service at Hartland Town Square.  Read the entry from Ourladywhoblogs in our blog magazine.