Mortehoe Is Often The Missed Jewel Of The North Devon Coastline

By Author: Brenda Guinan
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Mortehoe is often the missed jewel of the North Devon coastline. This pretty stone built village, full of history is an idyllic location for a break. You will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome at The Smugglers Rest all year round by Brenda, Penny and staff who will make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible.

The smugglers accommodation is beautifully decorated with pleasant en-suite facilities and traditional natural pine furniture. The rooms are designed to provide maximum flexibility to suit your needs, from a quiet romantic retreat to a large family suite. All of our room have En-suite with showers, Televisions, Wi-Fi, Tea and Coffee making facilities. There is an iron and ironing board available and also hairdryers.

Opening daily for the lunchtime session, and again in the evening, the inn attracts a clientele of all ages from the local villages as well as seasonal visitors to the area. The bar offers traditional hand pull cask ales, cool lagers and ciders on draught. We also have a large selection of soft drinks available. Alternatively if you have been out walking we serve fresh coffee or ...
... tea. Wi-Fi is available throughout The Smugglers Rest.

Offering an extensive menu with good old pub favourites and ever-changing specials boards and our very popular Sunday lunch. All our meals are prepared on the premises and can be enjoyed in the Bar, Restaurant, Sun terrace and Beer Garden. Children and dogs are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead.

Mortehoe is a small and very picturesque village in North Devon, you can trace its origins back to the Domesday Book, and beyond. In former years it was the haunt of smugglers and wreckers, It really is an area of outstanding beauty with many fantastic walks. Many people comment on the unmistakable beauty of ancient Morte Point. The headland offers stunning views South across Woolacombe Bay or North to the Welsh coast on a clear day. You can walk to Woolacombe by coast from Morte Point or by road which ever you choose. If you go the Morte Point route you will stand a good chance of spotting seals and the occasional dolphin. There is also access to Rockham Beach taking you down a coastal path surrounded with wild flowers and often sheep grazing, so please keep dogs on a lead.

The village also contains a fascinating old church - St Mary's - the first records of which date back to 1258. The Church dates back from Norman times in the churchyard there are several interesting graves including those of ship wrecked sailors. In one winter - that of 1852 - five ships were lost.
Each year in August there is a Scarecrow competition as well as tractor rides from the Mortehoe Heritage Centre. There is so much to do in the area with 2 golf clubs, shops, surfing, walking plus lots more to keep you entertained.

For the latest Mortehoe Accommodation special offers at The Smugglers Rest visit http://www.thesmugglersrest.co.uk/ or Tel: 01271 870191