Guidebook for Croyde

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Guidebook for Croyde

Essentials

Popular with Surfers, Holidaymakers & Locals alike is the in-house BAKERY. A delicious selection of Pasties, Pies, Bread, Cakes & Pastries are baked fresh all day long…… Traditional Devon Fare……Pasties, Lardy cakes & Scones. There is a well stocked OFF-LICENSE selling Wines, Beers & Spirits plus a large selection of Devon Scrumpy!!! There is also a terrific range of Gifts from Croyde Fudge & Rock, to Sweets, Biscuits & Preserves…..
Brook Stores
1W Saint Mary's Road
Popular with Surfers, Holidaymakers & Locals alike is the in-house BAKERY. A delicious selection of Pasties, Pies, Bread, Cakes & Pastries are baked fresh all day long…… Traditional Devon Fare……Pasties, Lardy cakes & Scones. There is a well stocked OFF-LICENSE selling Wines, Beers & Spirits plus a large selection of Devon Scrumpy!!! There is also a terrific range of Gifts from Croyde Fudge & Rock, to Sweets, Biscuits & Preserves…..
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Tesco Superstore
Rose Lane
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Drinks & Nightlife

The Thatch offers excellent pub food, real ales and fine wines. With superb menus and a daily choice of black board specials, offering local fresh fish and farm produce from across Devon and Exmoor. All served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere by our wonderful staff who are at the heart of this busy and popular Inn.
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The Thatch
14 Hobb's Hill
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The Thatch offers excellent pub food, real ales and fine wines. With superb menus and a daily choice of black board specials, offering local fresh fish and farm produce from across Devon and Exmoor. All served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere by our wonderful staff who are at the heart of this busy and popular Inn.
The Manor House Inn sits in the pretty village of Croyde with glorious sandy beaches and delightful countryside. The original pub in Croyde is a 16th century former coaching inn, where the old coach house still stands. There is a large restaurant & conservatory overlooking the courtyard and large children’s play area. The bar is spacious and in character with the building, where there is a wide range of local ales, ciders and beers along with an extensive wine list. A freshly prepared, locally sourced menu & specials board is available every day, from local fish, meats & vegetables to simple sandwiches. There is also a comprehensive children’s menu. We show all major sporting events via Sky & BT Sport on our large screens as well as regular live music, pool table, darts and skittles. You can be sure of a warm welcome at The Manor House Inn – just as it should be!!!
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The Manor House Inn
39 St Mary's Rd
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The Manor House Inn sits in the pretty village of Croyde with glorious sandy beaches and delightful countryside. The original pub in Croyde is a 16th century former coaching inn, where the old coach house still stands. There is a large restaurant & conservatory overlooking the courtyard and large children’s play area. The bar is spacious and in character with the building, where there is a wide range of local ales, ciders and beers along with an extensive wine list. A freshly prepared, locally sourced menu & specials board is available every day, from local fish, meats & vegetables to simple sandwiches. There is also a comprehensive children’s menu. We show all major sporting events via Sky & BT Sport on our large screens as well as regular live music, pool table, darts and skittles. You can be sure of a warm welcome at The Manor House Inn – just as it should be!!!

Food Scene

A friendly and welcoming food and drink dining experience at Hobbs Bistro in Croyde, licensed bar and beer garden.
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Hobb's Bistro
6 Hobb's Hill
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A friendly and welcoming food and drink dining experience at Hobbs Bistro in Croyde, licensed bar and beer garden.
Blue Groove is an atmospheric yet laid back cafe - restaurant. Situated in the heart of Croyde, a beautiful (and handy!) spot, in a wonderful part of the world. The flexibility of our dining encourages a variety of slap-up breakfasts, leisurely family lunches, vegetarian feasts or a full gastronomic evening experience. Our eclectic menus include freshly prepared curries and Mexican dishes; locally landed seafood and fish; as well as homemade Westcountry reared burgers and daily specials. If you don't fancy eating why not sit on the terrace with your choice of specialist coffee, experience a freshly prepared juice in the garden with the Kids, or enjoy a drink at the bar - the choice is yours!
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Blue Groove
2 Hobb's Hill
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Blue Groove is an atmospheric yet laid back cafe - restaurant. Situated in the heart of Croyde, a beautiful (and handy!) spot, in a wonderful part of the world. The flexibility of our dining encourages a variety of slap-up breakfasts, leisurely family lunches, vegetarian feasts or a full gastronomic evening experience. Our eclectic menus include freshly prepared curries and Mexican dishes; locally landed seafood and fish; as well as homemade Westcountry reared burgers and daily specials. If you don't fancy eating why not sit on the terrace with your choice of specialist coffee, experience a freshly prepared juice in the garden with the Kids, or enjoy a drink at the bar - the choice is yours!

Entertainment & Activities

Go wild in Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool and have hours of fun on the big blue slide and water rapids. Enjoy the great outdoors with the adventure play, beach activities and more or challenge the family to a game of football on the playing fields.
Cascades Family Adventure Pool
Go wild in Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool and have hours of fun on the big blue slide and water rapids. Enjoy the great outdoors with the adventure play, beach activities and more or challenge the family to a game of football on the playing fields.
Run from a big blue double decker bus in Down End Car Park, looking over Croyde Bay we run comprehensive Surf & SUP lessons for all ages and abilities.
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Croyde Surf Academy
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Run from a big blue double decker bus in Down End Car Park, looking over Croyde Bay we run comprehensive Surf & SUP lessons for all ages and abilities.
Whether you are looking for structured and progressive horse riding lessons, a fun family holiday activity, a new twist to your Hen or Stag weekend, children’s birthday gathering or just the opportunity to try something new and different, Roylands Riding Stables offers safe and enjoyable horse riding, beach rides and pony trekking experiences to meet your needs.
Roylands Riding Stables
Moor Lane
Whether you are looking for structured and progressive horse riding lessons, a fun family holiday activity, a new twist to your Hen or Stag weekend, children’s birthday gathering or just the opportunity to try something new and different, Roylands Riding Stables offers safe and enjoyable horse riding, beach rides and pony trekking experiences to meet your needs.
36 Holes of beautiful championship links golf, set in the heart of North Devon. The land at Braunton Burrows has hosted golf since 1897 and given us today’s premier golf course in the West Country since Herbert Fowler (famed designer of Walton Heath, The Berkshire, and Delamere Forest to name just a few) created the East course in the 1920s. This venue has been used ever since for major amateur championships,notably the 1937 English Amateur when Frank Pennink was victorious. The West course emulates the general characteristics of the East course but has its own distinctions and offers no weak hole. They all require clever and strong placing of your ball off the tee to get at the greens with your approach. The green complexes demand 100% commitment but are perfectly fair if you choose the right line on which to run in your ball.
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Saunton Golf Club
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36 Holes of beautiful championship links golf, set in the heart of North Devon. The land at Braunton Burrows has hosted golf since 1897 and given us today’s premier golf course in the West Country since Herbert Fowler (famed designer of Walton Heath, The Berkshire, and Delamere Forest to name just a few) created the East course in the 1920s. This venue has been used ever since for major amateur championships,notably the 1937 English Amateur when Frank Pennink was victorious. The West course emulates the general characteristics of the East course but has its own distinctions and offers no weak hole. They all require clever and strong placing of your ball off the tee to get at the greens with your approach. The green complexes demand 100% commitment but are perfectly fair if you choose the right line on which to run in your ball.

Parks & Nature

The footpaths around the Baggy Point promontory make for a pleasant walk; with very little effort you can experience the rugged feel of the area. Crashing waves and steep cliffs help to create this dramatic scenery.
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National Trust - Baggy Point
Moor Lane
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The footpaths around the Baggy Point promontory make for a pleasant walk; with very little effort you can experience the rugged feel of the area. Crashing waves and steep cliffs help to create this dramatic scenery.
Croyde Bay is very popular with swimmers more experienced surfers and sunbathers and rated as one of the best surfing beaches in the world. There is an RNLI Lifeguard service available from May to September throughout Easter weekend all October weekends and October Half Term. There are good rock pools at either end of the beach several public footpaths around the village and in particular walks to Baggy Point which offer spectacular views. With dogs allowed October to April activities such as swimming surfing fishing and surfboard/canoe hire all available and a range of food outlets toilets shops a slipway and beach car park with disabled parking Croyde is the perfect holiday destination.
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Croyde Beach
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Croyde Bay is very popular with swimmers more experienced surfers and sunbathers and rated as one of the best surfing beaches in the world. There is an RNLI Lifeguard service available from May to September throughout Easter weekend all October weekends and October Half Term. There are good rock pools at either end of the beach several public footpaths around the village and in particular walks to Baggy Point which offer spectacular views. With dogs allowed October to April activities such as swimming surfing fishing and surfboard/canoe hire all available and a range of food outlets toilets shops a slipway and beach car park with disabled parking Croyde is the perfect holiday destination.

Shopping

The Little Pink Shop is a family run surf shop in Croyde Bay established for over 25 years. (the oldest continually owned surfshop in Croyde). We're dedicated to getting you in the water with the best gear at the best price! We hire and sell surf equipment. We offer good honest advice about the products we stock as well as all aspects of surf safety and surf culture. We have a wealth of surfing experience both locally and internationally. We are open all year round although we do concentrate on weekends in the colder months.
Croyde Surf Hire
7 Moor Ln
The Little Pink Shop is a family run surf shop in Croyde Bay established for over 25 years. (the oldest continually owned surfshop in Croyde). We're dedicated to getting you in the water with the best gear at the best price! We hire and sell surf equipment. We offer good honest advice about the products we stock as well as all aspects of surf safety and surf culture. We have a wealth of surfing experience both locally and internationally. We are open all year round although we do concentrate on weekends in the colder months.

Arts & Culture

The Walter Elliot Gallery is based in Braunton and showcases the work of artist and author Walter Elliott. Walter's Pastel Painting 'The Ascent of Man' which is believed to be the largest pastel in the world is on permanent display in the Elliott gallery. Walter's work has been exhibited throughout Great Britain, France and Italy including in the Salon de Nations, Paris. Prints of some of Walters work are available for sale including pieces created using Pastels, Oils and Watercolours you can browse the available pieces here.
Seagrass Wellness
23 Rectory Cl
The Walter Elliot Gallery is based in Braunton and showcases the work of artist and author Walter Elliott. Walter's Pastel Painting 'The Ascent of Man' which is believed to be the largest pastel in the world is on permanent display in the Elliott gallery. Walter's work has been exhibited throughout Great Britain, France and Italy including in the Salon de Nations, Paris. Prints of some of Walters work are available for sale including pieces created using Pastels, Oils and Watercolours you can browse the available pieces here.