Pictures of Watermouth
in the county of Devon
About Watermouth
Watermouth is a picturesque little inlet that turns inland from the coast. It has a fine beach of shingle and sand through which little streams trickle to complete their journey to the sea. The summertime sees the little bay full of yachts, fishing boats, and colourful sailing boats, all jostling for position as they head towards the sea. This is an area where sailing is greatly enjoyed by almost everyone.
Towering above the bay, is the Neo-Gothic Watermouth Castle which these days has become a pleasure park and offers family entertainment for the young and not so young. In the castle museum are relics from the days when smuggling was rife all along this fine coast.
Interestingly, this quiet little place was used during the second world war to test 'pluto' the pipeline under the sea that was used to supply fuel to the Allies following the D-Day landings.
Watermouth is in a favoured spot on a stretch of coast that is clustered with interesting little coves and bays. It is a picturesqe area and well worth a visit.
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 Watermouth
| Watermouth Castle | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Once Upon a Time, Woolacombe | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Arlington Court | (6.2 miles, 10.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Valley of Rocks | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Glen Lyn Gorge | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Crow Point Lighthouse | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Watersmeet House | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Northam Burrows Country Park | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Exmoor National Park | (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| RHS Garden Rosemoor | (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly | (21.0 miles, 33.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tarr Steps | (22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Ogmore Castle | (27.6 miles, 44.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in WatermouthAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Watermouth
Combe Martin, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (2.5 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)
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Croyde, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)
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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Instow, in the county of Devon (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
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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Appledore, in the county of Devon (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW)
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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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (15.5 miles, 25.0 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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High Bickington, in the county of Devon (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction S)
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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Chittlehamholt, in the county of Devon (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction S)
Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw.
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Culbone, in the county of Somerset (18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction E)
A small hamlet that is not accessible by car. St Culbone's Church is the smallest parish church in England.
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Withypool, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (19.9 miles, 32.1 km, direction SE)
R.D.Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak in Withypool and the famous artist Alfred Munnings had a...
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (20.2 miles, 32.6 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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Clovelly, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (20.5 miles, 33.1 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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Porlock, in the county of Somerset (20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction E)
Once, long before the 11th-century when the sea receded the village of Porlock was a Port..
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Hartland, in the county of Devon (23.5 miles, 37.8 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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Hartland Quay, in the county of Devon (25.1 miles, 40.4 km, direction SW)
The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it.
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Southerndown, in the county of Glamorgan (26.0 miles, 41.9 km, direction NE)
The village of Southerndown is set back from the dramatic dry-stone cliffs surrounding Dunraven Bay, these are mostly formed by alternate layers of limestone and shale, which give the cliffs their unusually regular pattern.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Barnstaple Station | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S) |
| Chapleton Station | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction S) |
| M4 Junction 37 | (26.5 miles, 42.7 km, direction NE) |
| M4 Junction 38 | (27.9 miles, 44.9 km, direction NE) |
| Cardiff International Airport | (33.8 miles, 54.4 km, direction E) |
| Exeter Airport | (43.7 miles, 70.4 km, direction SE) |
| Watermouth to London | (172.0 miles, 276.8 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Watermouth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Watermouth center |
| The Towers | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction SW) |
| Combe Lodge | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW) |
| Varley House | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW) |
| The Collingdale | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction W) |
| The Crescent House Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W) |
| Grosvenor Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction W) |
| Bath House Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction W) |
| St Brannocks House Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW) |
| The Dorchester Guest House | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW) |
| Sea Breeze House | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Watermouth |
