Location: Devon < England
Nearest Airport:
Bristol one hour at 60
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Bristol at 60
Miles
Nearest Train:
Taunton at 20
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
J23 M5 at 25
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 3.0
Miles
Car: necessary
Malmsmead is a tiny hamlet on the banks of Badgworthy Water with ford and packhorse bridge over the river. The unspoilt countryside of Lorna Doone country, of which Malmsmead forms the heart, is made up of unspoilt dramatic moorelands, wooded valleys, fast flowing rivers and gentle streams. This protected countryside of North Devon, was romanicised by R.D.Blakemore in the classic novel 'Lorna Doone' which is set in this stunning landscape. Close by is Lynmouth with its pretty harbour, with pubs and tea rooms along the waterside, and the cliff railway which links to Lynton, with museum, cafe's and craft shops. Other attractions include The Valley of the Rocks, Woolacombe bay with four miles of golden sands, the surfing beach at Croyde and the fishing village of Clovelly with cobbled streets that lead down to an ancient beautiful harbour and cottages that cling to the hillside. For walkers the coastal path with breathtaking views of land and sea is less than a mile away.