Bensons on the Quay is located on the Appledore Quay in North Devon serving freshly caught local fish, prime cuts of meat and poultry and rounds off with fantastic home made puddings and great British cheeses. On the last Thursday of the month indulge in a light supper followed by "Bensons Pudding Extravaganza" which entails SIX home made puds, and after satisfying your sweet tooth vote for your best dessert. READ MORE

Appledore Library offers a selection of children's and adults books for loan and Audio Books (Spoken word) on cassettes are available as well. Services include Local Studies materials for research and PCs with Internet, email and word processing/Office. There is a display/exhibition space and activities and events for children.READ MORE

Mariners Cottage is a delightful fisherman's cottage in Appledore with fantastic views out over the estuary towards the sea bar. Accommodation sleeps up to six with a cot and there's a fully equipped kitchen with all amenities and dining area, the upstairs living room offers fantastic views through French windows. Visit the long golden sandy beach one mile away for swimming, surfing & sandcastles or indulge in a delicious meal at one of the local pubs nearby.READ MORE

9 The Quay in Appledore is a waterfront restaurant on the first floor with a licensed coffee shop downstairs and fine art from local artists displayed on both floors. Offering a fresh, bright and seasonal menu using only the best local produce one can be forgiven for not being distracted by the fabulous views with the delectable food on offer, the chef ensures a palate sensation. READ MORE

Hockings Dairy Cream Ices has been a family run institution since 1936 serving ice creams to the North Devon area, they now have 12 vans. The original vanilla dairy ice cream from an old recipe handed down through the generations also comes in freezer packs for home use which can be purchased from any of the vans.READ MORE

The Two Rivers Restaurant located in the Seagate Hotel in Appledore offers a spacious layout for luxurious eating. Vegetarians are catered for and local fish is served as well, there is always a Sunday Carvery with a choice of roasts and fresh vegetables. The Main Pub offers bar snack and Sunday carvery coupled with views overlooking the estuary from the patio in summer months. The Two Rivers Restaurant also caters for special occasions including birthdays, Weddings, funerals and more for up to 50 people.READ MORE

Raleigh House in Appledore is a high quality bed and breakfast that offers a completely private guest accommodation suite with ensuite shower room, and own private sitting room. Ideally situated just minutes from the Appledore quay Raleigh House serves a delicious traditional or vegetarian breakfast before you head out to explore all the attractions the area has to offer.READ MORE

Bradbourne House in Appledore is a Grade 11 listed Georgian residence which offers attractive character accommodation with all rooms having south-facing river views. Overlooking the Torridge estuary and adjacent to Appledore quay, Bradbourne House has one double room, one twin room, one single room and a communal sitting room with books and television. After a good nights rest enjoy a full English breakfast with home-made bread, served in the dining room with river views.READ MORE

The Beaver Inn in Appledore offers panoramic estuary views and a riverside patio and specialises in fresh local fish. Wherever possible fresh local and organic produce is used and the food is all home cooked from start, so relax, sip a real ale or fine wine while you wait for the delectable dishes to be served. Home made desserts are the fine end to a good meal and the Sticky Toffee Pudding is to die for!READ MORE

Lundy Charters Diving in Appledore offers dives of lesser known wrecks in Lundy, such as the 'Earl of Jersey' or 'Heroine' and as well as all the favourites. The skipper Colin is a qualified dive master and his boat the Lundy Murrelet is licensed for night diving excursions for unusual night life viewing. Enjoy many rare, warm water species to the island including five different types of corals with dives from 9 - 40 metres deep.READ MORE