English Heritage sites near Mortehoe Parish

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

32 miles from Mortehoe Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

32 miles from Mortehoe Parish

Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

33 miles from Mortehoe Parish

This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

33 miles from Mortehoe Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Penhallam Manor

PENHALLAM MANOR

33 miles from Mortehoe Parish

The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

36 miles from Mortehoe Parish

With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.



Pubs in Mortehoe Parish

Bar Electric

Beach Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BP
(01271) 870429

Very modern well appointed Bar, with lovely outside seating area. Good views of the Beach. Conveniently situated in the middle of the shopping & eating area of this popular seaside resort. Has limited opening hours out of season. Keeps thre...
Captain Jack's

Barton Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BA
(01271) 870648

Captain Jack's was converted from Woolacombe's original old farm buildings which have been on this site as early as the 12th Century. The circular stone pillars that form the central courtyard can be seen surrounding the Beer Garden. In 117...
Chichester Arms

Chapel Hill, Mortehoe, EX34 7DU
(01271) 870411
chichesterarmsmortehoe.co.uk/

Unique and popular 16th-centuryvillage free house in a picturesque location with seating at the front for dining and drinking alfresco. From here there are views of the expansive beaches of Woolacombe Bay nearby. Once the old vicarage, it s...
Fortescue Arms

Woolacombe, EX34 7HQ
(01271) 870871
fortescuewoolacombe.co.uk/

Owned & run by Father & Son Robert & Edward, the chef, since 1st June 2003, the Fortescue Arms dates back to the 1890’s when the original building was a station Hotel opposite the Mortehoe & Woolacombe railway station, until the days of Bee...
Jubilee Inn (Jube)

Woolacombe, EX34 7BB
(01271) 870487

Modern pub in the heart of Woolacombe.
Old Mill

Ossaborough Lane, Woolacombe, EX34 7HJ
(01271) 870237

The Old Mill' was converted into a pub in the early eighties, and the mill dates back as far as the 17th Century. Parts of the workings can be seen in the grounds with the mill stones at the front entrance. The working part of the mill was...
Red Barn

Barton Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7DF
(01271) 870264
redbarnwoolacombe.co.uk/

Situated at the North end of Woolacombe beach in an area that is a tourists paradise, hence it can get very busy in the holiday season. At one time this used to be a cafe and from the outside it still looks like one, but inside is a large w...
Ship Aground Inn

Mortehoe, EX34 7DT
(01271) 870856
shipaground.co.uk/

This an old seaside pub with a lovely atmosphere. Situated in the pretty village of Morthoe close to the National Trust path to Morte Hoe. Family & Dog friendly, good pub grub available all day, carvery on Sundays. One standard & two guest...
Smugglers Rest
Tides Inn

Beach Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BP
(01271) 871420

Open from Easter until October, The Tides Inn is more a restaurant than pub.