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.
Attraction
Braunton and District Museum
Croyde Gem Rock and Shell Museum
Elliott Gallery
Camping
Lobb Fields Caravan & Camping Park
Care Home
Cottage
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Huish Cottage
Kingfisher Cottage
Marsdens Cottage Holidays
Reed Cottage
Dentist
Heddonscroft
Riverside Dental Practice
Doctor
Estate Agent
Benning James
Faviell & Co
Webbers Property Services
Performing Arts
Artscape Children's Drama Academy
Pub and Bar
Agricultural Inn
Black Horse Inn
Ebrington Arms
London Inn
Mariners Arms
New Inn
Rock Inn
The George Hotel
White Lion Inn
Restaurant
Raggamuffins Bistro
Royal Bengal Restaurant
Squire’s Fish Restaurant
The Riverside
Self-Catering
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Huish Cottage
Marsdens Cottage Holidays
Solicitor
Taxi
Braunton
G Rs Taxis
P & P Taxi
Peach Taxis
T & T Taxis & Minibuses
Vet
Sports Clubs
Braunton CC (Cricket)
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
Cheers Bottle Shop
Surfed Out
Blacker Surf Designs
Loose-Fit Surf Shop Ltd
Gulf Stream Surfboards
Ocean Harvest
Activities
Devon Adventures(Airsports)
Otter Cycle Hire(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Braunton
Marsdens Cottage Holidays (0.07 miles)
Saunton Sands Hotel (2.62 miles)
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
Foxhunters Inn (3.13 miles)
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
April Cottage (3.16 miles)
Sunnymeade Country Hotel (3.79 miles)
Huish Cottage (4.04 miles)
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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
Barnstaple Hotel (4.10 miles)
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
Ossaborough House (4.15 miles)
Cedars Inn (4.19 miles)
Elegance, a traditional atmosphere and friendly service are all key features at the Cedars Inn, which offers lodge style accommodation. In fact, the inn was formerly an elegant country house and ... More | visit website
Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel (4.24 miles)
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