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County - Devon | Map
Tel code: 01271 | code search
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Postcode: EX33 | code search
Population: 6800
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Folk Customs:
Burning the Ashen Faggot
Hatherleigh Carnival Tar Barrels
Kingsteignton Ram Roast
Passing the Port
Pretty Maid’s Charity
Tar Barrels & Rock Cannons of Ottery
The Barnstaple Shilling
Turning the Devil’s Stone

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Agricultural Inn
"the Aggi is by far the best pub in the area. The staff are friendly and fun and there is always something going on there. The pool table is free ..." More

Squire’s Fish Restaurant
"Squires is probably the best chip shop in the uk. simple as that. the food is amazing , fastly served by a cheerful and polite waitress/waiter. The atmosphere is friendly and ..." More

Mariners Arms
"EXCELLENT TRADITIONAL VILLAGE PUB. WONDERFULL FOOD AND VERY WARM WELCOME. THE MARINERS HAS A HUGE BEER GARDEN AND FUNCTION ROOM. LOTS OF QUALITY BEERS INCLUDING SUPERB REAL ALES. THIS PLACE ..." More

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A guide to Braunton | 10 Places to Stay

Accountant | Attraction | Camping | Care Home | Cottages | Dentist | Doctor | Estate Agent | Inn | Performing Arts | Pub and Bar | Restaurant | Self Catering | Solicitor | Taxi | Vet | Activities | Shops | Sports Clubs

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Reportedly the largest village in England, Braunton in North Devon is in matter of fact more like a town these days. Dissecting the centre of the village is the Caen stream, a tributary of the river Taw. Braunton took its name from St Brannock, a Welsh missionary who converted the locals to Christianity in the 6th Century. St Brannock founded a chapel in Braunton at a place where, in a dream, he was told he would find a sow with a litter of piglets. The later 13th Century church pays tribute to this with a carving of a sow with her litter on one of the carved roof bosses. The 16th Century carvings on the bench ends in the church are said to be the finest surviving in England today. Braunton has a small museum celebrating and commemorating the old local occupations of farming, fishing and sea faring. At Braunton Burrows not far from the village is a nature reserve, golf course and rifle range. Saunton Sands provide reasonable surfing opportunities. There are dangerous currents at the Southern end of the beach, so bathing is safer at the Northern end, where there are also toilet facilities, a shop and café.

Accountant

Green Room Office Services
J Pinnock & Co
Professional Financial Partnerships

Attraction

Braunton and District Museum
Croyde Gem Rock and Shell Museum
Elliott Gallery

Camping

Lobb Fields Caravan & Camping Park

Care Home

Tyspane Care Home

Cottage

Farm & Cottage Holidays
Welcome Cottages
Huish Cottage
Kingfisher Cottage
Marsdens Cottage Holidays
Reed Cottage

Dentist

Heddonscroft
Riverside Dental Practice

Doctor

Hill SR

Estate Agent

Benning James
Faviell & Co
Webbers Property Services

Inn

FoxHunters Inn

The George Hotel

Performing Arts

Artscape Children's Drama Academy

Pub and Bar

Agricultural Inn
Black Horse Inn
Ebrington Arms
Kings Arms
London Inn
Mariners Arms
New Inn
Rock Inn
White Lion Inn

Restaurant

Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
Raggamuffins Bistro
Royal Bengal Restaurant
Squire’s Fish Restaurant

Self-Catering

Farm & Cottage Holidays
Huish Cottage
Marsdens Cottage Holidays

Solicitor

Slee Blackwell

Taxi

Braunton

G Rs Taxis
P & P Taxi
Peach Taxis
T & T Taxis & Minibuses

Vet

Argyll Veterinary Clinic

Sports Clubs

Braunton CC (Cricket)
North Devon Athletic Club (Athletics)
North Devon Wheelers (Cycling)

Shops

Teasels The Florist
Melian Pet Supplies
Perrigo
Mark Adams
Two Ways Footwear
Top N Tails Pet Nutrition Centre
Elliott Gallery
Little Comfort Farm
Topside Butchers
Reed & Son
Saunton Sands Beach Shop
Warrens Bakery

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Cheers Bottle Shop
Surfed Out
Blacker Surf Designs
Loose-Fit Surf Shop Ltd
Gulf Stream Surfboards
Elliott Gallery
Ocean Harvest

Activities

Devon Adventures(Airsports)
Otter Cycle Hire(Cycling)

Places to Stay near Braunton

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Marsdens Cottage Holidays (0.07 miles)

Marsdens Cottage Holidays
Marsdens Holiday Cottages are the largest agency in the Westcountry with all of their properties inspected and graded by VisitBritain, the national grading scheme. Specialising in the North Devon, North Cornwall and North Somerset coastline and Exmoor they ... more | visit website
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The George Hotel (0.13 miles)

The George Hotel
The George Hotel is a small comfortable hotel situated in the heart of the village of Braunton, with ample and easy parking in our own managed car park, which is situated opposite the hotel. The ... more | visit website
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Saunton Sands Hotel (2.62 miles)

Saunton Sands Hotel

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One of North Devon's premier hotels, Saunton Sands overlooks five miles of golden beach. This truly breathtaking setting is complemented by the warmest of West Country hospitality, fine wines, exquisite food ... more

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Foxhunters Inn (3.13 miles)

Foxhunters Inn

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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 ... more

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April Cottage (3.16 miles)

April Cottage
April Cottage is a quaint 16th Century cottage with pretty gardens, set in a secluded part of the village of Fremington, North Devon. It has a wealth of charm including a woodburner and an original ... more | visit website
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Sea Valley Holiday Chalets (3.64 miles)

Sea Valley Holiday Chalets
Seavalley Holiday chalets is a small privately owned complex of 5 chalets situated on a hillside location overlooking Bideford Bay; distant headlands of Hartland and Croyde. We are situated above the little fishing village ... more | visit website
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Sunnymeade Country Hotel (3.79 miles)

Sunnymeade Country Hotel
Charming, small, friendly, 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 ... more | visit website
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Huish Cottage (4.04 miles)

Huish Cottage

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Dating from the late 18th century, this picturesque, semi-detached thatched cottage stands in a quiet hamlet just 10 minutes' walk from the pub and within 10 miles ... more

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Appledore House (4.09 miles)

Appledore House
Welcome and thank you for looking us up. Appledore House is a family run business set in the beautiful unspoilt fishing village of Appledore. Established in Jan 2011 we have unrivalled views across the picturesque ... more | visit website
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Barnstaple Hotel (4.10 miles)

Barnstaple Hotel

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This hotel is situated on the outskirts of town, within easy reach of North Devon's renowned beaches, the hills of Exmoor and Lorna Doone country. It has an excellent restaurant and ... more

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