Attractions

Fabulous coastal setting with spectacular views and wonderful cliff top walks, Hartland Quay is a ‘must see’ for every tourist visiting the area.

At Hartland Quay, two major types of rock, sandstone and mudstone, have been folded to form some of the most spectacular coastal scenery and geology in North West Europe.

The quay was built in the 16th century but destroyed by storms and the area is known to have been frequented by smugglers. Its history can be explored by visiting the Shipwreck Museum which contains some amazing artefacts and reports of shipwrecks around the local area.

We welcome visitors to our home and hope very much that you have an enjoyable time in this special place.

There are important collections of paintings, fine furniture, porcelain, family memorabilia, early photographs, documents and seals which have accumulated over the generations. The museum, gallery of local art and gift shop are of great interest to visitors. 

Delicious light lunches and home made cream teas are served in the old kitchens in aid of St Nectans church. In good weather there is lots of seating in the courtyard.

Hartland Abbey was built in the 12^thC,  in a very beautiful valley leading to the sea, for the canons of St Augustine of Hippo.

Docton Mill Gardens : 9 Acres of beautiful gardens surrounding original working mill and mill pond. 1000M from coast and Spekes Mill Mouth where North Devons tallest waterfall tumbles into the sea.
Voted best Cream Tea in North Devon

Docton Mill is situated in a stunning valley location 1000m from the coast and famous waterfall at Spekes Mill Mouth. The Garden started in the 1930’s but fell into disrepair in the 1970’s. 1980 saw the Mill renovated and Garden cleared with extensive planting and the creation of a new Bog Garden and borders, vast numbers of trees were planted. The start of the new Millennium saw developments including a new Magnolia Garden with large Herbaceous borders, Woodland Garden and Greenhouse area enabling more extensive plant propagation.

Fosfelle Lakes consist of two separate lakes set deep in the North Devon countryside. One is generously stocked with trout for the fly and angler and the other is equally stocked for the coarse angler.

In the grounds of Fosfelle Country House Hotel there are two fishing lakes offering both Fly and Coarse fishing.

Fosfelle Lakes offer a tranquil location for those who need a break from a hectic lifestyle. They are generously stocked with Rudd, Tench, Roach and Carp for the coarse angler and Trout for the fly angler.

Ideally located close to full restaurant and bar facilities together with a full range of accommodation from full board in Fosfelle Manor House Hotel to both caravan and camping.