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Things to Do

The Boathouse offers the perfect bolthole to relax and unwind, and with Lee Bay Beach and the South West Coast Path on the doorstep you'll be surrounded by wildlife and nature. If you do fancy venturing out there are plenty of activities and attractions in the local area, and we have listed just some of our favourites below.

(Where bookings are required please get in touch with the companies directly, and note that some activities and attractions are seasonal so please check in advance of your stay!)

South West Coast Path

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH

Enjoy breathtaking views from Englands longest way marked footpath.
On the doorstep

Sea Safaris

ILFRACOMBE SEA SAFARI
Take a tour of the coast, swim with the seals, go dolphin spotting or enjoy a sunset cruise!

15 minute drive

Horse Riding

HORSE RIDING

Spectacular scenery with a variety of rides across open fields, valleys, sand dunes and the beach.

13 minutes drive

ATV off roading

OFFROAD ADVENTURES

Keypitts Offroad Adventures offers quad biking, Battlezone archery

& 4x4 Land Rover experiences.

20 minute drive

Lundy Island

LUNDY ISLAND

Explore the island by walking or climbing, discover the incredible wildlife, dive with the seals.

2 hours by boat, 7 mins by helicopter

Ilfracombe aquarium

ILFRACOMBE AQUARIUM

Quaint aquarium offering local fish exhibits & feeding demonstrations along with a gift shop & cafe.

15 minute drive

Surfing

SURFING

Surf lessons for all abilities and equipment hire in the heart of Woolacombe.

15 minutes drive

Broomhill

SCULPTURE GARDENS

Broomhill Estate is home to an ancient woodland forest where

art & nature coexist. 

25 minutes drive

Barricane Beach

BARRICANE BEACH
Enjoy a Sri-Lankan curry on the beach watching the sun set.

(April - September, on dry days).

15 minutes drive

Kayaking

KAYAKING

 Explore the rugged coastline, spectacular sea cliffs and remote rocky headland with an instructor.

15 minutes drive

Woolacombe Beach

WOOLACOMBE BEACH

Beautiful golden sandy, award winning beach with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

15 minutes drive

Clay Pigeon Shooting

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Award winning, family friendly shooting ground welcoming all levels and abilities.

13 minutes drive

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