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a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

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About Mortehoe

An attractive coastal village set on a steep hill above the glorious sweep of Woolacombe Bay. From Morte Point, beneath which there are treacherous reefs, you get the most amazing views of Baggy Point and sometimes, on a clear day, views extend to lonely Hartland Point.

This is a superb holiday destination, a perfect place for families to enjoy an idyllic summer break amidst lovely open countryside with wonderful coastal scenery. It has its eyrie side, tales abound of wreckage and plunder - Mortehoe, is said to have been the haunt of smugglers for centuries. On a lighter note, there is a host of things to do in the area, visitors can take their choice of fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, and even hang-gliding. If none of these appeal, then you can simply laze on a beach watching the daring antics of energetic surfers. This is a great place for surfers, competition is keen and so are the creamy Atlantic rollers! Fascinating places to see include; Bull Point Lighthouse, the mysterious Doone Valley, picturesque Clovelly and a wealth of gardens, wildlife parks, potteries and museums are open for public view.

On an historic note - Mortehoe is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, it has a delightful 13th-century church which shows exquisite bench ends carved appropriately with sea monsters and it has a Heritage Centre where the visitor can learn all about the resorts seafaring traditions.

There are plenty of cafe's, pubs and restaurants, a good selection of holiday accommodation including pleasant caravan and camping parks.

Places to visit include: Bull Point Lighthouse, Croyde Gem Museum, Baggy Point, Woodside Gardens at Barnstaple, Hartland Point, enjoy a sea fishing trip or take a trip to Lundy Island.

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

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Mortehoe

Once Upon a Time, Woolacombe	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Watermouth Castle	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Crow Point Lighthouse	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park	(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Northam Burrows Country Park	(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Arlington Court	(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Valley of Rocks	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly	(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Glen Lyn Gorge	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
RHS Garden Rosemoor	(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Watersmeet House	(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse	(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lundy Island	(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Mortehoe

Croyde, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
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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Combe Martin, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
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Appledore, in the county of Devon (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
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 (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction S)
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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Clovelly, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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High Bickington, in the county of Devon (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction SE)
High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
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Hartland, in the county of Devon (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction SW)
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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Chittlehamholt, in the county of Devon (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction SE)
Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw.
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Hartland Quay, in the county of Devon (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SW)
The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it.
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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction E)
Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone.
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (22.7 miles, 36.6 km, direction SE)
This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream.
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Nearby travel help

Barnstaple Station	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE)
Chapleton Station	(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)
M4 Junction 37	(31.7 miles, 51.0 km, direction NE)
M4 Junction 38	(32.7 miles, 52.6 km, direction NE)
Cardiff International Airport	(39.7 miles, 63.9 km, direction E)
Exeter Airport	(46.2 miles, 74.3 km, direction SE)
Mortehoe to London	(177.8 miles, 286.1 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Mortehoe

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Mortehoe center
Watersmeet Hotel	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
The Narracott Hotel	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
Sunnymeade Country Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)
Westwell Hall Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)
Norbury House Stylish Accommodation	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)
Westaway	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction NE)
Sea Breeze House	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E)
The Dorchester Guest House	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E)
St Brannocks House Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
Foxhunters Inn	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE)
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