We are grateful if you make your booking via this web site. As an incentive, breakfast is only available if you book directly with us. We aim to offer you the best possible price, but we appreciate if you have a preferred online travel agent.

The entrance to Weirholme Annex is in Burlington Grove through a wooden gate. When turning into Burlington Grove from Landkey Road, park at the first opportunity on the right. The entrance to Weirholme Annex will be there through a wooden gate with the Weirholme Annex sign.

With a popular school nearby, it is advised to avoid the school run when travelling by car in the time between and during school terms.

Good news — Rock Park Bridge (a.k.a. Iron Bridge) has reopened after almost 3 year long closure. You can again arrive by foot from the train station or by bicycle along the trail. This puts us again onto the major cycle routes through Devon and cross country.

Breakfast inclusive bookings are only available for bookings from this website and only for the entirety of your stay. You can find alternative breakfast options nearby. If you booked with us directly (not via travel agent like Expedia or AirBnB), we can add breakfasts to your booking with one day notice and we are happy to consider special requests.

Weirholme Breakfast for two persons for £30 per day. Please note that we do not offer the breakfast for one person. The breakfast includes a selection of continental and hot options du jour and is available at an arranged time between and or, if preordered, at an earlier time from to .

If you are travelling on business, or if you prefer a lighter or flexibile option, we provide an in-room Express Breakfast (£6 for one and £12 for two).

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Express Breakfast: A simple coffeehouse style breakfast, for example fresh croissants or pains au chocolat or eggs rolls or sausage sandwich. Sweet, savoury as well veggetarien and continental alternatives are offered.
Historical

Weirholme Annex is an annex to Weirholme « historically referred to it as Burlington Villa » a late Regency villa in leafy area about one mile from the town centre of town and deep rooted in time. It is a fine Grade II listed building which has retained a lot of its original features. The spacious walled gardens with mature plants and trees provide an urban sanctuary for wildlife and birds.

Features

The accommodation is in an annex building over two floors. Downstairs is a garden room with access to a walled garden and upstairs a bedroom with a king-size bed. Many guests have commented that the situation and the furnishings ensure a peaceful rest at night.

  • Suite accommodation with a garden room and bedroom
  • Direct access to garden
  • Modern flat screen TVs in both garden room and bedroom
  • WIFI internet
  • Coffee and tea making facilities and a small fridge
  • King size bed with comfortable mattress and quality bedding

Activities

Activities we are in a conveniently located for a number of activities within a 15 minutes walk. These include:

We are directly on Sustrans Route 3 (locally the Tarka Cycle Trail) from Land's End in Cornwall to Bristol.

The Tarka Cycle Trail is part of NCN Route 3 Land's End to John o' Groats via Bristol and NCN Route 27 Devon Coast to Coast. Both routes are easily accessed 100 yards from the property. Route 3 is the old train line below the bridge and connects to Route 27 on either the Iron Railway Bridge or the Taw Bridge.

Additional information can be found here:

We provide safe storage for your bicycles. You can hire bycicles next to the train station Tarka Trail Cycle Hire (seasonal opening times) and other places along the Tarka Cycle Trail.

House Rules (Summary)
  • We may ask you to pay a deposit prior to your arrival. Failure to make this payment may lead to the cancellation of your booking.
  • We do not allow pets.
  • W do not offer daily maid service. If you require a towel changes, bins emptied or room cleaning, please let us know.
  • Foods prepared in our kitchen are exposed to ingredients that may affect those with food allergies. We cannot guarantee allergens to be totally absent and we do not assume liability for adverse reactions.
  • The property is over two levels with the lounge downstairs and the bedroom upstairs. The accommodation is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Prices quoted do not include any board unless indicated otherwise. Weirholme Breakfast and Express Breakfast options may be available for direct bookings.
  • We offer single or double occupancy. The sleeping arrangements in the poperty must not be altered.
  • Your accommodation is available to you to check in between and on the day of arrival unless arranged otherwise. Please be ready to leave your accommodation by on the day of departure. Contact us for alternative arrangements.

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North Devon ∣ Area of outstanding Natural Beauty
Day trips
Lundy Island
A day trip to Lundy Island. The ship sails from Bideford and Ilfracombe depending on tides with a bus transfer between ports available (see 2024 timetable). A Winter helicopter service is available near Hartland Point.
Exmoor Coaster
A open top bus hop on and off ride between Lynmouth and Minehead (in Summer between Ilfracombe and Minehead).
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Rosemoor Garden is located near Torrington (about a 30 minutes drive). For RHS members, entry (plus one guest) is free. It covers a large expanse and has a plant shop, visitor centre, restaurant and tea room. Allow a few hours to visit there.
A selection of Walks and hikes
Watersmeet

Park for free on Hillsford Bridge National Trust car park and walk towards Watersmeet and continue further to either Lynmouth or Rockford. This walk has opportunities to shorten or lengthen the distance.

Lynton via Valley of the Rocks

Park for free at Woody Bay car park and walk along the small and usually not busy road to Lee Bay, Lee Abbey and Lynton. You can avoid the road between Lee Bay and Lynton. Alternatively you can walk down to Woody Bay and immerse yourself in Colonel Lake’s failed vision of a grand tourist resort. The scenery is unique.

Hunter’s Inn

Walk from Woody Bay car park. Park for free at Woody Bay car park and walk down to Hill towards Woody Bay until turning onto the costal path on your left. Stop over at Heddon’s Mouth. From there it is an easy walk to Hunter’s Inn where you can get refreshments and return via the upper path (Colonel Lake's carriageway) back to Woody Bay. This walk can be strenuous.

The walk from Hunter’s Inn to Heddon’s Mouth is gentle. There is limited free parking at Hunter’s Inn in addition to a National Trust car park (free for members).

Lanacre Bridge
Park near and walk to Withypool. There you will find the Royal Oak Inn and a good but seasonal Withypool Tearoom. You can make this a round trip by walking back via Kitridge Lane. Lanacre Bridge makes a good picnic spot in summer although you won’t be the only ones.
A challenging walk from Withypool to the Tarr Steps

This leds you along the river Barle. Rest at the Tarr Farm Inn next to the Tarr Steps clapper bridge. You can also park at Tarr Farm (pay car park) and enjoy the area with a some gentle strolls along the local paths.

Visit Horner Wood

Horner Wood is near Porlock including Webber's Post. Use the National Trust pay car park at Horner or free parking at Webber's Post.

Bossington near Porlock.

Use the pay car park at National Trust Bossington. Alternatively, there is limited free parking at Allerford.

National Trust's Arlington Court estate and house.

Park on street for free at Loxhore and walk the grounds. In order to see the house and formal gardens, you will need purchase a ticket (free for members). You can park directly at Arlington Court (pay car park, free for National Trust members) with easy access to the grounds, house and gardens.

Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe beaches

Both beaches have convenient but expensive pay car parks. There is a free car park for National Trust members in Croyde with access to the beach or to walk the Baggy Point headland. Outside the season you may park free at North Walk in Woolacombe and walk towards Putsborough along the three mile beach.

Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows

… both with pay car parks. You can walk towards Crow Point. You can also park at Crow Point using the tool road (£2.50 at the time of writing). When walking the Braunton Burrows keep track of your path to find your way out.

Walk to Clovelly

Park at the smallish Brownsham National Trust car park for free (donations welcome) and walk to Clovelly (passing Clovelly Court Gardens). This can be a circular walk (ca 6 miles).

Restaurants and food

Barnstaple and the wider area has a good selection of places to east ranging from simple tea rooms to decent restaurants. We assembled a small selection of recommendations below.

St Johns Garden Centre's Conservatory Cafe
walking distance serving breakfast, lunches and tea.
The Vine
at Venn Valley Vineyard near Landkey (3 miles). Breakfast, Lunches and good Coffee. Also Sunday Lunches.
Jack Russel Inn
in Swimbridge (4 miles) is the for a relaxed evening meal. Also Steak and Burger Nights.
Fox and Goose
Paracombe (14 miles) with a small but tasty selection food (maybe South African specials). It’s a bit out of the way, but can be combined it with walks on Exmoor. Book ahead on weekends and during high season.
Pyne Arms
in East Down (9 miles) Award winning pub with good food. Book ahead.
Castle Inn
in Landkey (2 miles). The food is traditional pub grub. Check the food service times before you go.
Cedars Inn
lively, with a large beer garden and traditional pub grub in Barnstaple (3 miles)
Fish and Chips
the Pelican in Bickington (2 miles) or the famous Squires in Braunton (7 miles). Both do sit-in and take away.