Self catering holidays in Braunton - Devon

The village of Braunton is the gateway to North Devon's Golden Coast. It is situated in North Devon on the A361 5 miles to the west of Barnstaple, with its High Street shops, daily Pannier Market and leisure centre. 9 miles to the north lies Ilfracombe, with its picturesque harbour and regular passenger ferry to Lundy Island.

The excellent shopping facilities and good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants make Braunton an Ideal base from which to explore the varied attractions of North Devon. Braunton is recognised as one of the largest villages in England and has a good selection of restaurants and an award winning fish and chip restaurant in " Squires".

The dramatic coastline and spectacular beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough with their golden sands, safe bathing and excellent surfing are all within a short drive. So too is the magnificent scenery of the North Devon Area of Natural Beauty.

With easy access to the Tarka trail ,Braunton is an ideal place to enjoy cyling, following the estuary on a flat ,tarmacadam cycle trail. Velator Quay and Crow Point offer ideal walks , away from traffic and leading all the way down to the Burrows and the sea  at Saunton Sands, this is also an ideal area for birdwatching.