Treetops Bungalow:
Treetops is peacefully located in a quiet cul-de sac just a short walk to the village centre - turning left at road and a short distance to the Croyde Bay beach -turning right at road end. Further on is National Trust Land with magnificent views of the ocean and surrounding farmland. The coastal walk leads on to Baggy Point and more wonderful views. The surfing at Croyde Bay is among the best available and the award winning beach is fine and flat and well suited to children and adults alike. Backing up the beach are many sand dunes and rock pools and several different walking routes back to Treetops and the village. There is parking for two cars at Treetops with front gate and enclosed rear garden. The rear garden is also accessible from the rear of the bungalow through a patio door located in the conservatory room (22'x10') This is a real bonus. there is a picnic table and chairs in the rear garden. Internet access is available in the Surf shop in Croyde village- 5 minutes walk away.
Croyde Bay Beach:
Croyde beach is a short distance from Treetops- about 5 to 10 minute walk. There is also parking available very close to the beach. The beach itself is of fine white sand with safe bathing with plenty of room for kite flying, games, or simply enjoying the wonderful views of the sea and Croyde bay, level and with rock pools and sand dunes. There are several stores in the village and one on the beach where surfing boards can be hired plus a restaurant. Further on adjacent to the beach is the Baggy Point Coastal walking path in National Trust Land with wonderful ocean views and craggy rocks about half mile away. This walking path continues on to Woolacombe and another fine beach (for the more adventurous) about 2 miles away. There are walks over the hills overlooking farmland and the bay. Along the coastal path near the beach are some tearooms serving meals and of course the famous Devon cream teas.
Scenic ares:
Going in the other direction, Croyde village-few minutes walk away from Treetops. The village is totally unspoiled with thatched cottages, fine restaurants and a babbling brook running along St. Mary's Road down to the sea. There is a riding stables and tennis courts locally - also the village post office and quaint little shops selling items of local interest. Braunton is an excellent shopping centre -5 miles away and then Barnstaple market town is 10 miles away with some fine shops and the Pannier Market open Tuesdays and Fridays. There are walking tours in Barnstaple with experienced guides describing the colourful and historic past of one of the oldest market towns in Britain-bus service runs from Croyde to Barnstaple every hour. The new bridge from west side of Barnstaple across the estuary to Instow & beyond provides a good route for those wishing to visit Clovelly, Bideford etc avoiding traffic in Barnstaple centre. Famous Saunton Sands Golf Course a short scenic drive 2 miles.
Golf:
Saunton Golf Club-2 miles tel: 01271 812436 at Braunton Burrows at Saunton Sands. There are two 18 hole courses both are traditional links courses and the East being the recognised Championship course. The West although shorter in many ways offers a more exacting test of golf. There are two putting greens as well as practice grounds to brush up on your swing.
Barnstaple Portmore Golk Club-2 miles southeast of Barnstaple tel:' 01271 374028
Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho near Bideford Tel: 01237 473817 (Needs membership proof of other club(s))
Ilfracombe Golf Club, Hele near Ilfracombe Tel: 01271 863328
Guest Book:
Guest book details to follow
Other Activities:
All kinds of nice eating places and shopping places