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About Hartland Quay

The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it. Gazing on the quay today when the ocean is becalmed, it is hard to imagine what it must have been like in the day's of great sailors such as Sir Francis Drake, who together with friends paid for the building of a harbour here in the 16th-century. The grandeur of the gleaming ocean flowing gently against the towering cliffs, draws the eye away from the all too often scene of a turbulent, rain lashed sea, pounding wildly against the cliffs, it is this awesome sight which time after time has caused brave sailors to be wary of this daunting part of the north Devonshire coastline.

A few enchanting cottages remain from yester-year, some at one time, occupied by coastguards and their families. Apart from fabulous walks above the harbour which offer outstanding views of the wild coast and swirling ocean, the best views from a building must be those from the Hartland Quay Hotel. The building has been a hotel since 1886, it has many original features and modern day facilities and although the building belongs firmly to the past, it looks to the future and is licensed for weddings. It is hard to imagine a more idyllic spot in which to tie the knot! It rivals scenery from anywhere in the world.

Of the area around Hartland Quay, Stoke is interesting for its fine 14th-century church built with a massive tower used in by-gone days as a day-mark for ships. It is a lovely old church and worthy of a visit, it shows many relics from an ancient past including a memorial to the founder of Penquin Books, Sir Allen Lane. Other inland villages include; Milford, Philham and Elmscott, all are set in the surrounding spacious countryside and show an interesting array of picturesque properties and lovely meadows grazed by sleepy cattle and sheep.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Hartland Quay

Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Northam Burrows Country Park	(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lundy Island	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Crow Point Lighthouse	(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
RHS Garden Rosemoor	(17.6 miles, 28.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Once Upon a Time, Woolacombe	(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Watermouth Castle	(25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Hartland Quay

Hartland, in the county of Devon (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules".
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Clovelly, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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Stratton, in the county of Cornwall (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction S)
Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643.
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Bude, in the county of Cornwall (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers.
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Appledore, in the county of Devon (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)
Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay
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Instow, in the county of Devon (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction E)
Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside.
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Croyde, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction NE)
Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay.
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Boscastle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction S)
Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast.
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Nearby travel help

Barnstaple Station	(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction E)
Chapleton Station	(22.1 miles, 35.5 km, direction E)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(43.4 miles, 69.9 km, direction SW)
Plymouth City Airport	(43.5 miles, 70.0 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 31	(49.5 miles, 79.6 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 29	(50.3 miles, 80.9 km, direction SE)
Hartland Quay to London	(194.3 miles, 312.7 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Hartland Quay

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Hartland Quay center
The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)
Bude Haven Hotel	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction S)
Camelot Hotel	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)
Edgcumbe Hotel	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S)
Atlantic House Hotel	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S)
Elements'	(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction S)
Durrant House Hotel	(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)
Tantons Hotel	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction E)
Widemouth Manor	(14.6 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)
The Royal Hotel	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)
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