Bed And Breakfast in Ash Mill

Our 17th century Longhouse, nestled amongst rolling Devonshire hills, is packed full of original features and rural Devon character. The spacious lounge and dining room have oak beams and huge inglenook fireplaces; the houe is set in 1 acre of landscaped gardens providing the ideal country retreat . We offer superb evening meals with an adventurous touch ensuring a special dining experience. We are fully licenced and offer a well stocked bar and extensive wine list. After a blissfully quiet and peaceful night’s sleep, wake up to an excellently prepared breakfast with fresh eggs from our own free range hens and home-made bread just waiting to be spread with local Devonshire butter and a dollop of jam! Our farmhouse is ideal for business or leisure. It has 5 double, charming and individually decorated en-suite bedrooms and 1 twin bedded room with private bathroom. Sampson Barton is in a super location, just three miles from South Molton, gateway to Exmoor National Park. This is perfect for the professional walker or those just out for a casual stroll to take in the wondrous views. If you prefer a bracing walk along the sands then Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Croyde Beaches are just a 30 minute drive away. Golfing, fishing and horse riding facilities are available in abundance and with many RHS Gardens and National Trust properties in the region, there is definately something for everyone! Whatever you choose to do, we want you to feel at home and come and go as you please.

The Exmoor Forest Inn. Set in the heart of beautiful Exmoor, one of the smallest National Parks covering about 265 square miles With its long and spectacular coast line, high moorland with wild ponies and red deer, steep valley with tumbling streams and picturesque villages, all together a lovely place to be. Ideally situated for walking, riding, fishing, shooting or just enjoying the beautiful surroundings. We have fly fishing for wild trout & salmon on a 1½ miles stretch of the River Barle. Day tickets are available. We are perfectly positioned for a first or last nights stay on the "Two Moors Walk" linking Exmoor to Dartmoor. We are a Visit Britain 4 Star Silver Award Rated Inn. We are also in the 2010 Good Pub Guide and the 2010 Good Beer Guide.

Overlooking the Barle Valley on Exmoor, our 350 year old country house hotel or self catering cottages offers the perfect setting for friends and family to enjoy a winter break. Walk the magnificent Exmoor countryside and coastline and then return to roaring log fires and a warm welcome. All rooms ensuite and non-smoking. Dogs Welcome. Guided walks by arrangement

The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel is located in the glorious North Devon Countryside, perched on the River Taw and amongst the scenic landscape of the Tarka Trail. The hotel offers a comfortable retreat to nature where you can enjoy the outdoor life amongst the surrounding natural beauty. Fox and Hounds boasts access to some of the best country sports in the country and boasts rolling gardens that meet the riverbank, where on a lucky day you can find salmon leaping and otters frolicking. Rooms offer the traditionally comfortable furnishings and decor one would expect of a country hotel, allowing guests to truly relax after an exhilarating day spent enjoying the delights of the countryside. In addition, rooms boast an excellent range of modernised features to enhance your enjoyment, including flat screen television and free wireless internet access. For an extra sense of grandeur in your stay, the hotel’s four poster bedrooms complete with antique furnishings are the perfect treat for those special weekends away. Food is a passion at the Fox and Hounds and under the guidance of the Head Chef, the hotel has been granted a high commendation at the prestigious Publican Food & Drink Awards. From traditional home made classics, such as Proper Steak & Kidney Pudding with hand cut chips, to the most beautifully presented a la carte dish, your meal will be freshly prepared to order. The bar has a choice of local ciders and fine real ale, drawn from original beer engines with Royal Doulton handles depicting hand painted hunting scenes. Warm your back by the log fire and take a glance at the art on the walls - all commissioned by local Devonian artists. The hotel is one of the very few in the country that offers their own in-house Fly Fishing school, with full time AAPGAI instructors on hand for experienced fly fishing tutorials. For the more advanced angler, the lake is the perfect spot to perfect your casting and perhaps add a few more techniques. The local area boasts many sites of interest and country pursuits, including the famous national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. There is an amazing array of activities on offer at the hotel or in the nearby countryside. The hotel is famous for its fishing with a rich history associated with trout and salmon fishing and currently has over five miles of fishing available on the River Taw with concessions at a number of other local rivers. If you fancy something more energetic there is great riding, seasonal shooting, walking and numerous golf courses within a few minutes drive. Slightly further afield are the beaches of North Devon with Saunton Sands and Croyde, rightly famous for its surfing, about 35 minutes drive.

Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club is beautifully set in a richly wooded 200 acre parkland estate. Boasting breathtaking views towards the romantic Devon landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the 42 bedroom hotel is truely a hidden treasure, nestling between the Mole and Taw Valleys in mature wooded seclusion. Your stay at Highbullen can be virtually whatever you want it to be. The scope and range of experiences are designed to provide the things that especially interest you. All are expected to banish the stree and strains of modern life. From the 18 hole par 68 golf course, extensive salmon, sea-trout and brown trout fishing, indoor and outdoor tennis courts (including four new grass courts), leisure centre with indoor and outdoor pools, steam room and jacuzi, health and beauty spa, indoor bowls, croquet, snooker, all of which are on site! For those who yearn for the wide open space for their exercise and leisure pastimes, Highbullen provides an ideal base for all the Westcountry has to offer. Locally, scenic walks, painting courses, horseriding and clay shooting are all available. If you need a bit more of a challenge, rock climbing, sailing, surfing, hiking and moutain bike trails across the rugged moorland, are all just a short drive away. Whatever you fancy Highbullen is that breath of fresh air you need to experience.