Little Burston Guidebook
Food scene
Only 5 minutes drive from Little Burston. Lovely gardens by the river. Children and dogs can play in the water. Pub grub.
The Anchor Inn
B3222Only 5 minutes drive from Little Burston. Lovely gardens by the river. Children and dogs can play in the water. Pub grub.
Traditional tea room, friendly and good value. Eat in the nice garden at the back, weather permitting.
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The Copper Kettle
Fore StreetTraditional tea room, friendly and good value. Eat in the nice garden at the back, weather permitting.
Tongdam Thai Restaurant
26 High StDelicious food whether eaten in or take away
Excellent food, renowned wine cellar, not cheap, but worth it. Need to book.
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Woods Bar & Restaurant
4 Bank SquareExcellent food, renowned wine cellar, not cheap, but worth it. Need to book.
Tantivy Shop & Cafe
16 Fore StGift shop in Dulverton, indoor and outdoor cafe, good ice creams.
Delicious food. They deliver to Burston! Their website (not allowed here by Airbnb) with menu etc. is easy to find
Thai Herb Kitchen
Delicious food. They deliver to Burston! Their website (not allowed here by Airbnb) with menu etc. is easy to find
Good for a morning coffee or light lunch. In Bampton only 10 minutes drive from Little Burston
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Toucan Cafe Bistro
2 Brook StGood for a morning coffee or light lunch. In Bampton only 10 minutes drive from Little Burston
Spelt
42 Brook StQuite popular. You may need to book.
Great for walking along the Barle, crossing historic clapper bridge and enjoying good quality pub food inside or out, good weather or bad. We like the circular walk great for children.
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Tarr Farm Inn
Great for walking along the Barle, crossing historic clapper bridge and enjoying good quality pub food inside or out, good weather or bad. We like the circular walk great for children.
Perfectly acceptable garden centre food with options to eat inside or out, depending on the weather. With garden shop, bird watching, pets etc for the children.
Willowbrook Nursery and Garden Centre
West Buckland RoadPerfectly acceptable garden centre food with options to eat inside or out, depending on the weather. With garden shop, bird watching, pets etc for the children.
The Exmoor White Horse Inn
Chapel StreetThe Royal Oak Inn
Sparrow LaneUnique historic hotel in Dunster with choice of traditional pub, fine dining or light lunch in the pretty garden at the back. Only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston
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Luttrell Arms Hotel
32-36 High StUnique historic hotel in Dunster with choice of traditional pub, fine dining or light lunch in the pretty garden at the back. Only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston
For coffee and cake or light lunch waterside cafe with inside/outside eating options (catering to the Devon weather!) garden shop, aquatic centre, kids play area and easy parking.
Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre
Bow BridgeFor coffee and cake or light lunch waterside cafe with inside/outside eating options (catering to the Devon weather!) garden shop, aquatic centre, kids play area and easy parking.
The Thatch
14 Hobb's HillLively place to eat when in Croyde or Putsborough
Sands Restaurant is part of the (rather imposing) Saunton Sands Hotel, but more accessible as it is down by the beach car park. Perfect for a beach lunch indoors or on the terrace.
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Saunton Sands Hotel
Saunton RoadSands Restaurant is part of the (rather imposing) Saunton Sands Hotel, but more accessible as it is down by the beach car park. Perfect for a beach lunch indoors or on the terrace.
Great coffee, cake and cultured vibe (with a real fire!)
Six on Castle Artisan Coffee Shop & Boutique Stays
Great coffee, cake and cultured vibe (with a real fire!)
Sightseeing
Great views, great walking, free parking, children’s outdoor activity centre, cafe (check the hours)
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Wimbleball Lake
Great views, great walking, free parking, children’s outdoor activity centre, cafe (check the hours)
Fascinating history going back to 1106. Go to website to check viewing times. Tiverton is only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston.
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Tiverton Castle
Park HillFascinating history going back to 1106. Go to website to check viewing times. Tiverton is only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston.
The Original Exmoor Safari
Chapel StreetTiverton Canal Co
Canal HillBeautiful walking and views. Try Valley of the Rocks and the walk from Lynmouth along the Lyn Valley to Watersmeet
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Lynton
Beautiful walking and views. Try Valley of the Rocks and the walk from Lynmouth along the Lyn Valley to Watersmeet
Dunster is a historic, little town with some great medieval architecture and a fabulous Castle and fine views. Lunch at the Lutrell Arms (see above)
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Castelo de Dunster
Dunster is a historic, little town with some great medieval architecture and a fabulous Castle and fine views. Lunch at the Lutrell Arms (see above)
There is plenty to do and see here away from the Butlin’s holiday park including brilliant steam train rides along the coast .
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Minehead
There is plenty to do and see here away from the Butlin’s holiday park including brilliant steam train rides along the coast .
Nether Stowey and nearby Over Stowey are attractive little villages adjoining the magnificent Quantocks. Have coffee or light lunch at the Foxy Bean
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National Trust - Coleridge Cottage
35 Lime StNether Stowey and nearby Over Stowey are attractive little villages adjoining the magnificent Quantocks. Have coffee or light lunch at the Foxy Bean
Medieval Abbey beautifully maintained by English Heritage
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Cleeve Abbey
Abbey RoadMedieval Abbey beautifully maintained by English Heritage
Catedral de Exeter
1 The CloistersA Gothic jewel.
Killerton House
Good day out.
Clovelly
Lovely picturesque village (out of season!)
You will not forget a day trip to Lundy Island (or you can stay the night). Take the Oldenburg from Ilfracombe
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Lundy Island Harbour
Bideford - Lundy IslandYou will not forget a day trip to Lundy Island (or you can stay the night). Take the Oldenburg from Ilfracombe
Activities
Dulverton Heritage Centre
Fore Street
Dunkery Beacon
Great walking, great views, free off road parking.
Exmoor Adventures
We enjoyed sea kayaking.
The Exmoor Pony Centre
North Devon coast only an hours drive from Little Burston. Wonderful beach for swimming, surfing or just lazing
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Saunton Sands
North Devon coast only an hours drive from Little Burston. Wonderful beach for swimming, surfing or just lazing
Croyde
Famous surfing beach. Also great ice creams!
Our favourite beach. A bit wiggly to get to, just beyond Croyde, but worth it.
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Putsborough Beach
Vention LaneOur favourite beach. A bit wiggly to get to, just beyond Croyde, but worth it.
Horner Wood
Wonderful walks
Red Stag Safari
Not done it ourselves, but guests have loved it
This walk and cafe is one of our family favourites.
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Confiança Nacional - Watersmeet
Watersmeet RoadThis walk and cafe is one of our family favourites.
Vale das Rochas
South West Coast PathAmazing (and rather famous) walking.
Dog friendly, coastal views, fun for all the family.
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Bishops Lydeard Station
Dog friendly, coastal views, fun for all the family.
Woolacombe
Great beach.
Lovely walking among ancient oaks and with views over the sea
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Quantock Hills AONB
Lovely walking among ancient oaks and with views over the sea
Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre
Hire bikes and head out on the Tarka Trail, go on a marine wildlife cruise aboard theIlfracombe Princess, take a lifeboat trip on the RNLI Hampshire Rose or sign up for sea kayaking
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Porto de Ilfracombe
10A The QuayHire bikes and head out on the Tarka Trail, go on a marine wildlife cruise aboard theIlfracombe Princess, take a lifeboat trip on the RNLI Hampshire Rose or sign up for sea kayaking
Our children loved this when they were younger.
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Parque de Aventuras The Milky Way
Our children loved this when they were younger.
Fun for al the family. Maybe combine with visit to Clovelly
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O Grande Carneiro.
Abbotsham RoadFun for al the family. Maybe combine with visit to Clovelly
Exmoor Zoo
Nice manageable little zoo.
Not been to this activity centre, but the little port of Appledore is worth a visit in its own right
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Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre
Not been to this activity centre, but the little port of Appledore is worth a visit in its own right
Tarka Trail Guide
Torridge HillOne of our favourites.
Ilfracombe SeaSafari
11 The QuayNot done it yet, but would like to.
Devon Activity Centre - Devon Country Pursuits
Saint Marys ParkUnless you brought your own, you need to hire bikes for the Tarka Trail, which is a must.
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Bideford Bicycle Hire
Torrington StreetUnless you brought your own, you need to hire bikes for the Tarka Trail, which is a must.
Parque de Vida Selvagem e Dinossauros de Combe Martin
The Ilfracombe Aquarium
The QuayTeach your kids to surf. From here you can hire your boards and find a surf instructor.
Saunton Break
Teach your kids to surf. From here you can hire your boards and find a surf instructor.
North Devon Wake Park
Quad World
Exeter RoadParque Temático e Resort Crealy
Sidmouth RoadThis was a regular for our kids.
The Original Exmoor Safari
Chapel Streetwildaboutexmoor
Shopping
Co-op Food - Dulverton
Fore StreetRemarkably good selection of groceries
Wonderful (and quite famous) second hand bookshop in Dulverton for buying or just browsing.
Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd
6 Bridge StWonderful (and quite famous) second hand bookshop in Dulverton for buying or just browsing.
Usual Tesco’s superstore offering. Only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston.
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Tesco Superstore
Blundell's RoadUsual Tesco’s superstore offering. Only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston.
Marks and Spencer
Usual M&S food hall offering. Only 30 minutes drive from Little Burston.
Morrisons
Winter
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Cathedral YardGreat Christmas market and celestial Carols in the Cathedral
Rock and Rapid Adventures
Indoor fun.
Fishing
Exe Valley Fishery
5 minutes drive from Little Burston
Wimbleball Lake
Food fishing
Beautiful walking, boating and fishing. 25 minutes drive from Little Burston.
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Clatworthy Reservoir
Beautiful walking, boating and fishing. 25 minutes drive from Little Burston.
Walking, birdwatching and brown trout fishing
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Wistlandpound Reservoir
Walking, birdwatching and brown trout fishing
Gardens
Lovely gardens, good walks and excellent cafe.
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Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Lovely gardens, good walks and excellent cafe.
Grand house setting. Gardens and tea rooms 11am till 4pm. Check their website
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Castle Hill
Grand house setting. Gardens and tea rooms 11am till 4pm. Check their website
Powderham Castle
Romantic castle and grounds
Cothay Manor
Sunday guided house tours. Check their website.
Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens and cafe.
Tapely Park
Greencombe Gardens
Small, peaceful gardens near Porlock. Open from 1 April to 31 July 2~6pm
Jardim RHS Rosemoor
Marwood Hill Gardens