West Down is a pleasant village, set about four miles inland from the North Devon coast. The busy market town of Barnstaple is just nine miles away.

450 feet above sea level, the village sits in a bowl in the hills on the edge of one of the steep wooded valleys which slice through the hills of this part of North Devon.

It is the largest of the inland villages that support the scattered farms that have moulded the landscape.

Substantial farmhouses and smaller cottages are packed tightly around the 14th century Church. Many of the older buildings are of cob with slate roofs, and date back to the 17th century.

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The Foxhunters Inn
A 300 year old coaching Inn situated on the north Devon coast within easy reach of all main beaches and coastal towns.

We welcome guests old and new to our 300 year old Inn. An extensive menu alongside log fires (in winter). Children are welcome, and there are play facilities during the summer. There is a large car park opposite and a terrace at the front of the property. Our rooms are all ensuite with a welcome tray and colour tv.

Rooms: 12. EX34 8NU

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Sunnymeade Country Hotel

Charming, small, friendly, and comfortable country hotel with own large enclosed garden set in beautiful countryside. Award-winning home cooked traditional English food, using fresh local Devon and organic produce.

A few minutes away from Woolacombe's blue flag beaches, Ilfracombe and Exmoor. Special diets can be accommodated. Vegetarian choice always available. Cosy private licenced bar. Twelve rooms, most en suite. Countryside activity centre conveniently close by: Horse riding, fishing, golf, clay pigeon shooting, surfing etc. Lage car park; plenty of free parking.

Rooms: 12. EX34 8NT

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