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About Hartland

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". It rises to a dramatic 325 feet, and is the home of Hartland Point Lighthouse, built in 1874. The lighthouse, now fully automated, was for over a hundred years tended by three lighthouse keepers. It has one of the strongest beams, reaching 26 miles out to sea.

From this beautiful location there are extensive sea and coastal views, on a clear day it is possible to see Lundy Island and the mouth of the Bristol Channel. Below there is access to the beach, where the scattered remains of ships floundered on the rocks can still be seen.

In Hartland village, around one mile from the coast, visitors will find the historic abbey that is the home of the Stucley family. The abbey originally dates from the 12th century when it was built as a monastery. The abbey is an amazing house, it served as a monastery for over 400 years, but has never been sold since it passed into the hands of the Stucley's. It is full of family treasures, including collections of fine furniture, pictures and porcelain.

The grounds of the house offer much to delight, with Peacocks wandering at will, whilst in the Old Deer Park you can come across friendly donkey's and Black Welsh Mountain Sheep. There is an abundance of exquisite flora and magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

Anyone wishing to spend time exploring Hartland and its awe-inspiring coastline will find a good choice of nearby accommodation, this ranges from hotels to friendly bed and breakfast homes. The village itself has a few shops, a post office and a garage. Several pubs and inns can be found in leafy country lanes and along the coast.

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The steep narrow road into Clovelly.

Clovelly (320 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E of Hartland)

Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable...

Appledore, North Devon

Appledore (52 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction E of Hartland)

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..

Instow sunset

Instow (20 Pictures) in the county of Devon

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction E of Hartland)

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...

Croyde Cottage

Croyde (21 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE of Hartland)

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...

An old mill in Boscastle

Boscastle (133 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall

(23.0 miles, 36.9 km, direction SW of Hartland)

Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast...

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Lundy Island (52 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)

Lundy means "puffin island" in Norse. It is a place of rare enchantment and great natural beauty, a precious island populated.....

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RHS Garden Rosemoor (35 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction E)

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Entrance of Watermouth Castle, Near Ilfracombe, Devon

Watermouth Castle (9 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 37.9 km, direction NE)

Watermouth Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking Watermouth Bay in the lovely coastal resort of Ilfracombe. Here.....

Tintagel Castle - April 2004

Tintagel Castle (83 Pictures)

(25.3 miles, 40.8 km, direction SW)

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Inside Merlin's Cave, Tintagel, Cornwall.

Merlin's Cave (8 Pictures)

(25.4 miles, 40.8 km, direction SW)

This deep cavernous black slate hole, full of eyrie atmosphere is said to be the cave where the legendry King Arthur is purported.....

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Okehampton Castle (19 Pictures)

(27.4 miles, 44.2 km, direction SE)

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