The Area and Things to Do
Higher Darracott Farm is a quality place to stay just one and a half miles from Great Torrington one of Devon's most popular tourist destinations, our B&B is in a tranquil and beautiful setting where you can enjoy the peace of the exceptional Devon countryside and the friendliness of Devon people.
The new Millennium Walk passes by the farm, a circular walk of 20 miles around the town of Great Torrington which incorporates some of the 365 acres of commons around the town (open to everyone) and the Tarka Trail (Tarka the Otter a famous children's story written by Henry Williamson who stayed in the area).
Within 5 minutes walking distance is Darracott Reservoir, offering coarse fishing in an attractive 3 acre reservoir.
Nearby Great Torrington, set high on an inland clifftop, with spectacular views of the countryside, is a friendly town which celebrates its past. Most of the town streets are closed for their major festivals – the 1646 Civil War Re-enactment on the 16th February and May Fair, celebrated on the first Thursday in May, with the Carnival being held on the following Saturday evening.
There are several excellent places to eat out in Great Torrington as well as a large number of ancient pubs in the surrounding villages, many thatched and dating to medieval times, serving excellent food, local real ales and cider.
The many local places to visit include historic Barnstaple and Bideford, with their pannier markets, Clovelly with its donkeys, Instow, Appledore, Westward Ho!. And spectacular Hartland Quay and Hartland Point on the North Devon Coast as well as Adventure Parks such as The Milky Way and The Big Sheep for children just a short drive away. For the grown ups and children alike there is Atlantic Village in Bideford an out of town famous names discount stores and adventure area.
Dartmoor and Exmoor with their quiet villages and megalithic monuments are also within easy reach (30 mins. by car). No wonder this area has attracted famous authors and journalists!
River Reads, Great Torrington - Not your ordinary every day book shop, proprietors Keith and Sandra Armishaw specialise in fishing books past and present the mecca for true anglers. Some of our guests have traveled far and wide to include a visit to this aladins cave of fishing nostalga. Keith an avid fisherman and Sandra a writer and publisher have gathered a wealth of fishing history and memorabilia making there bookshop unique for Torrington. For the non-angler there is a whole host of interesting books from local history to wherever your interests lie there must be a book for you.
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