For the ultimate country escape, staying in a rural retreat, a barn conversion or country cottage in the charming, relaxing and scenic village of Umberleigh in North Devon could be perfect.
What Umberleigh offers for Cottage Breaks
The village of Umberleigh is a great base for exploring some of the best of Devon, especially since it’s conveniently located just off the A377. The nearest big town, Barnstaple, is just 15 minutes away by car and there are plenty of other small villages and settlements close by waiting to be discovered and the coast is within a half hour drive too.
Umberleigh offers plenty of things for visitors to experience. There’s an art gallery, where you can see works by all sorts of local artists, an antique shop home to all sorts of wonderful trinkets and centuries-old objects of value, an of course the village pub, which has a pleasant, inviting atmosphere and serves a range of delectable food. Over at North Nethercleave Farm you can see one of the only snail farms in the UK.
If you’re a fan of scenic railway rides, you’re in for a treat as Umberleigh is one of the stations on the Tarka Line, which stretches for nearly 40 miles between Barnstaple and Exeter. If country walks are your cup of tea, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many in the surrounding area, offering intrepid explorers the chance to discover the raw and rugged beauty of the Devon countryside.
You can enjoy days out by the seaside too, not too far away when holidaying at Umberleigh. The lovely golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! is just 16 miles from Umberleigh.
Umberleigh is an ideal place to stay on your country cottage getaway as it’s peaceful and quiet, with plenty to see and do, plus it’s really well connected, so exploring the surrounding area is very easy too.
Book a Umberleigh cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Devon on holiday.
