Combe Martin
Things to do in Combe Martin, Devon
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Combe Martin is a Devon coastal town with a solid cluster of family-friendly accommodation: six hotels and guest houses, plus a campsite and holiday park for those wanting a more informal break. The guest houses are particularly well-regarded—Channel Vista, The Poplars, and Newberry Beach Lodge all rate above 4.8. The Pack o Cards, rated 4.4 from over 1,200 reviews, offers a longer track record of welcoming visitors. Silver View Camping, rated 4.9, suggests the campsite holds its own against the other options.
For eating, the town's two listed restaurants are both strong performers. The Black and White Cafe rates 4.6 from 425 reviews, while Sherwoods Catering sits at 4.2 from a much larger base of nearly 1,200. Between them they should cover most casual dining needs.
The Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park is the main organised attraction, rated 4.3 from over 3,000 reviews—a decent enough pull for families wanting an afternoon out. Beyond that, the seaside setting itself is the draw: a town built around its beach, where most visitors will be looking for a base to settle into rather than a busy itinerary of activities.
Where to stay in Combe Martin(6)
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Channel Vista Guest House
Channel Vista Guest House 4 The Woodlands, Combe Martin
Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park
Woodlands, Combe Martin
Combe Martin - Stylish Seaside Apartment
1 Borough Road, Combe Martin
Newberry Beach lodge
Newberry Road, Combe Martin
The Pack o Cards
High Street, Combe Martin
The Poplars Guest House
Woodlands, Combe Martin
Things to Do in Combe Martin(1)
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1 mi
OSKC Watersports
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Watermouth Castle and Theme Park
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Dean Riding Stables
Parracombe · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Keypitts Quads
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 4.9
Ilfracombe Sea Safari
Exeter · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
The Ilfracombe Princess Cruises
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Ilfracombe Aquarium
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Bicclescombe Park
Ilfracombe · ⭐ 3.6
Camping in Combe Martin(1)
All campsites in Combe Martin →Self-Catering Cottages in Combe Martin
All cottages in Combe Martin →Corner Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £297
Ashley Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
Elmstone Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £956
Foxglove House
8 bed · sleeps 15
Sea Drift
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £2,647
A Beach Bedroom
2 cottages · from £957
Sunset
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £557
Lynton Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £695
Common questions about Combe Martin
How many campsites are there in Combe Martin?
We list 1 campsites in and around Combe Martin, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Combe Martin?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Combe Martin.
What is there to do in Combe Martin?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Combe Martin.
Where can I eat in Combe Martin?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Combe Martin.
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