Torridge
North Devon's coast and countryside, cottage by cottage
Photo © Andy P, Google Maps
With 265 self-catering cottages on our books, Torridge is a district that people come to for very different reasons, and the range of places to stay reflects that. Names like Ocean Escape and Ocean Serenity point to the coastal draw, while Oldiscleave Farm Cottages and Old Torrington Cottage hint at the quieter, more rural side of the district, where converted barns and farm buildings sit well back from the sea.
Properties like Oak Cottage, Oak Lodge and Oak sit somewhere in between, the kind of solid, traditional Devon cottages that work as a base for exploring either direction. Whether you fancy a coastal day or an inland one, having a fixed cottage in a village or small town means both are within easy reach.
What you do with your days in Torridge depends on where you've pitched up. Along the coast, the appeal is straightforward: beaches, sea air, and dramatic stretches of Atlantic coastline. Inland, it's a gentler pace, with market towns, farmland, and the kind of rural Devon scenery that rewards slow driving and longer walks.
Where to stay in Torridge
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The Coach and Horses
Horns Cross, Bideford
Frizenham Farmhouse
Frizenham Farmhouse, Torrington
Stibb Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast
Langtree, Torrington
The Hoops Inn and Country Hotel
Horns Cross, Bideford
Premier Inn Bideford
Clovelly Road, Bideford
Tarka View
Bideford, Bideford
Wyburn House
15 New Street, Great Torrington
Lower Winsford Apartments & Room
Abbotsham Road, Bideford
Things to Do in Torridge
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Torridge covers a good stretch of North Devon, taking in Atlantic-facing coastline as well as inland countryside around towns like Torrington. That spread means your choice of base shapes your trip: stay near the coast and you're set up for beaches and clifftop walks, while an inland cottage puts you closer to the rolling farmland and market towns that make up the rest of the district.
Where to Eat in Torridge
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Eating out follows the same pattern. Coastal spots tend to lean into fresh, local seafood, while inland towns like Torrington have their own pubs and cafés serving hearty, unfussy food. Either way, self-catering means you're not tied to set mealtimes, so a morning on the coast can easily roll into an evening cooking up whatever you've picked up from a local farm shop back at the cottage.
Attractions Near Torridge
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4 mi
Dartington Crystal Glass
Great Torrington · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
The Big Sheep
Bideford · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Great Torrington · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Milky Way Adventure Park
Bideford · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Survival Laser Tag
Barnstaple · ⭐ 4.8
Westward Ho! Beach
Bideford · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Monster Slip and Slide - North Devon
Barnstaple · ⭐ 4.8
9 mi
North Devon Falconry
Newton Tracey · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Torridge
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Broad Park Camping and Glamping
⭐ 4.8 · from £22/night
Dyers Meadows Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £37/night
Owl Valley Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £55/night
Livit Adventures and Glamping
⭐ 4.9 · from £55/night
Westacott Farm Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £23/night
Smytham Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Adventure Camping
⭐ 4.3
Skern Adventure - Abbotsham
⭐ 4.3 · from £21/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Torridge(262)
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49 Sea Valley
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £343
Beaford House
9 bed · sleeps 21 · from £5,595
Bideford Retreats - No.29
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £423
Bridge Farm Country Stays - Bridge Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Bridge Farm Country Stays - Brook Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Bridge Farm Country Stays - Torridge Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
Chiddlecombe Holiday Cottages
2 cottages · from £817
Clematis Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £487
Common questions about Torridge
How many holiday cottages are there in Torridge?
We list 262 self-catering cottages in and around Torridge.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Torridge?
Yes — 169 of the 262 Torridge cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Torridge for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Torridge sleeps 21.
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