Activities Archive - The Old Rectory Hotel

Cherryford Hill

A bracing walk around a rocky headland high above the sea and into ancient hanging...

Exmoor Zoo

A unique zoo, combining a relaxed and informal atmosphere with many of the birds and...

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Visit the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple railway at Woody Bay Station. A mile of the...

West Somerset Railway

Enjoy a steam or diesel train ride through 22 miles of stunning Somerset Coast and...

Clovelly

Visit the cobbled, traffic-free, high street of this world famous fishing village in North Devon,...

Hartland Peninsula

Wild, beautiful and untouched. Visit Hartland Abbey and Docton Mill. The entire Peninsula is designated...

Ilfracombe Aquarium

Ilfracombe Aquarium is an award-winning, all-weather, educational, family attraction located in the Old Lifeboat House...

Lundy Island

Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the Bristol...

Dartington Crystal

Dartington Crystal is not only the leading UK glass manufacturer but an award-winning visitor attraction...

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park

A family run wildlife & dinosaur park set in over 28 acres of spectacular gardens...

RHS Garden Rosemoor

Rosemoor is the Holy Grail of gardens and is the most visited garden in the...

Marwood Hill

We took a lot of inspiration for the garden here at The Old Rectory from...

Castle Hill Filleigh

Start with a walk through the Millennium Garden with its striking water feature and onto...

Tapeley Park

There is a fascinating organic ethos at Tapeley Park overlooking the River Torridge The walled...

Greencombe Gardens

Crafted since 1966 by the late Joan Loraine, the organic Greencombe Gardens is well worth...

Arlington Court Gardens

The grounds at Arlington Court are largely informal, with large clumps of rhododendron, hydrangeas, and...

Hestercombe Gardens

Three historic periods meet and complement each other - a Victorian Shrubbery, a Georgian Landscape...

The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Situated in the grounds of a medieval priory, many of whose structures remain, including the...

Docton Mill and Garden

The pools, leats and other watercourses round an old mill have been made into a...

Dunster Castle Gardens

The result of 100s of years of planning, building and restoration a walk around the...

Knightshayes

A wonderful gothic house. The fabulous post war garden and The restored Walled Kitchen Garden is...

Lynmouth circular via Watersmeet & Countisbury

A lovely varied walk. The East Lyn is home to a variety of birds including...

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