• Around The Devil's Stone Inn

  • Around The Devil's Stone Inn

Shebbear is a beautiful village set in the heart of the Devonshire countryside.

With the nearest train station, stunning Cornish coastline and Dartmoor national park all just a short drive away - The Devil’s Stone Inn is the perfect base for visitors to enjoy days out at the beach, countryside walks and adventure activities. We welcome guests with dogs and/or children and can accommodate most needs. Our local village shop - South View Stores - is a fantastic general store with a wide selection of local and branded produce, fresh bread, newspapers and wine.

We have plenty of wonderful activities and places to visit in this part of the world. Below is a small selection of places to visit & things to do - for more ideas just ask us when making your booking.

  • Beaches

    The stunning North Devon and Cornish coastlines are easily accessible from the pub - Bude, Westward Ho! and Instow are all just a 35-minute drive. Surf schools and other water sport activities are plentiful in these locations. More information can be found here:

    North Devon Beaches
    https://www.visitdevon.co.uk/northdevon/things-to-do/attractions/beaches

    Cornwall Beaches
    https://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/

    Walking

    South West Coastal Path The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is 630 miles long and is the longest established National Trail in the country. Starting at Minehead in Somerset, it runs along the coastline of Exmoor and continues along the coast of North Devon and into Cornwall. It follows the entire coastline of Cornwall, goes across the mouth of the River Tamar and back into Devon. After running along the south coast of Devon it then follows the Dorset coastline before finally ending at Poole Harbour.

    https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walk-coast-path/south-west-coast-path-national-trail/ area/north-devon/#heroCarousel

    The Tarka Trail
    The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best way to experience the beauty of North Devon.
    https://tarkatrail.org.uk/

    National Parks & Gardens

    Devon boasts not one but two national parks. On clear days, Dartmoor National Park can be seen in the distance as you exit Shebbear. A bit further afield is Exmoor’s National Park, which is also fantastic for walking & bird watching.

    Dartmoor National Park
    https://visitdartmoor.co.uk/

    Exmoor National Park
    https://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/

    Bodmin Moor is one of Cornwall's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A remote & beautiful landscape, the area is still grazed by moorland ponies and bisected by the main A30 road. https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/bodmin/bodmin_moor.htm

    Golf

    There are several award winning golf courses in the area worth visiting.

    Holsworthy Golf Course
    http://www.holsworthygolfclub.co.uk/

    Great Torrington https://www.torringtongolfclub.co.uk/

    Ashbury Hotel Golf Course
    https://www.manorandashburyresorts.co.uk/

    Bude Golf Course
    http://www.budegolf.co.uk/

    Okehampton Golf Course
    http://www.okehamptongolfclub.co.uk

    The Royal North Devon – the oldest golf course in England.
    https://www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/

    Fishing

    Simpsons Lakes and Coarse Fishery https://www.facebook.com/simpsonvalleycoarseandtroutfishery/

    Anglers Paradise
    https://www.anglers-paradise.co.uk/

    Yeomadon Farm Carp & Coarse Fishing – Holsworthy
    https://www.yeomadon.com/coarse-fishing/8.html

    Additional Links

    National Trust – Devon
    https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/devon

    RHS Rosemoor Gardens
    Nestled in the North Devon Torridge Valley, Rosemoor is an enchanting place to visit and blends formal and informal planting to magical effect.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor