Braunton

Braunton is situated 5 miles west of Barnstaple, Devon, England and is claimed to be the largest village in England.It is home to the nearby Braunton Great Field and Braunton Burrows, a National Nature and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

There are a number of churches of various denominations with St. Brannock's being the parish church. The tower of St. Brannock's Church is over 700 years old and the chancel which has an arch and three lancets is about the same age. The 16th-century benches are richly carved. The 15th century south chapel has a curious brass palimpsest, hinged so that both sides are visible. There is a chest that may have come to England with the Spanish Armada.

The village had a railway station on the now closed Ilfracombe Branch Line.

The South West Coast Path National Trail links to the village and gives access to walks along the spectacular North Devon coast. The Tarka Trail also passes through the village. The nearby Braunton Burrows marsh has been designated as a biosphere reserve, the first place in the country to gain this status.

The coastal part of the parish lies within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village boasts a number of pubs which include the Agricultural Inn in Wrafton; the Mariner's Arms on South Street; and the Black Horse on Church Street. The village holds a carnival each year near the end of May.

In recent years, the village has become a hub for surfing as it sits at the gateway to North Devon's surf beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe. A number of major surf brands were created in the village including Tiki and Salt Rock.

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Long Cottage Bed and Breakfast 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Long Cottage Bed and Breakfast has three bedrooms,a lounge for guests with MP3/ipod player, TV and refreshment facilities located in Braunton. Long Cottage Bed and Breakfast offers surf facilities for surfers and lots of recreation facilities for other guests in Braunton.READ MORE
Caen Byre Cottage 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Self catering holiday cottage, Caen Byre Cottage, is a pet friendly, delightful, detached converted stone barn offering bedrooms for 4/5 guests visiting Braunton. Caen Byre Cottage's sun trap terrace is ideal for outdoor dining or sundowners at dusk overlooking the delightful landscaped gardens of the Little Comfort Farm on Braunton. READ MORE

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Caen End Self Catering Cottage 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Caen End Self Catering Cottage is a spacious single storey self-contained wing of the farmhouse that are pet friendly, on the Little Comfort Farm in Braunton. Caen End Self Catering Cottage has its own terrace and landscaped garden area running down to the River Caen, and offering 3 bedrooms for guests to Braunton. READ MORE
The Granary Cottage 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Granary Cottage (sleeps 4/5) located on the Little Comfort Farm in Braunton, is a super, single storey character cottage, ideal for young children and those not wishing to negotiate stairs. The Granary Cottage offers 1 double, 2 single bedrooms, Barbeque facilities and views over the organic vegetable garden in Braunton. READ MORE
Williams Arms2009-10-21
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Williams Arms Pub and Restaurant in Braunton, North Devon, United Kingdom is popular, family friendly and serves the most amazing food. Judging by the car park always being full, you need to get to Williams Arms either early or late and join the queue, it is well worth the wait. The carvery is great and so are the many vegetables served with it.READ MORE
Lobb Fields Caravan and Camping Park 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Lobb Fields Caravan and Camping Park is a friendly site for all; we welcome families and their dogs!, senior citizens, active sportsmen and those just seeking a peaceful rest in Braunton. Lobb Fields Caravan and Camping Park facilities include 180 large pitches, 91 with electric hook up, 6 on hard standingREAD MORE
Green Gates Bed and Breakfast2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Green Gates Bed and Breakfast is ideally located in Braunton in England to explore North Devon's fantastic coastline. The stunning golden beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Putsborough are all nearby Green Gates Bed and Breakfast in Braunton. READ MORE
Limetree Nursery Bed and Breakfast2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Limetree Nursery Bed and Breakfast offers a choice of two rooms, one ground floor twin and one a double/family room located in Braunton. Limetree Nursery Bed and Breakfast is a non-smoking B&B, provides various breakfast options including vegan and vegetarian and is open year-round in Braunton in England.READ MORE
Little Comfort Farm Self-catering holiday cottages 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Little Comfort Farm Self-catering holiday cottages offer five self-catering cottages. Four converted from original stone farm buildings and the fifth is a self-contained, private wing of the farmhouse. Little Comfort Farm Self-catering holiday cottages in Braunton is located near numerous designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunning coastline including miles of golden sands, pretty harbours, secret coves, dramatic cliffs and the wilderness that is Exmoor.READ MORE
The Brookfield Bed and Breakfast 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Brookfield Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful Georgian property is a boutique inspired bed and breakfast located in Braunton. The Brookfield Bed and Breakfast offers storage for golf and surf equipment and is 200 metres from the South West Coastal Path in Braunton, and will happily arrange onwards transport of walkers? luggage.READ MORE
Fullabrook Mill Farm Cottage2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Fullabrook Mill Farm Cottage is a farm house style self catering cottage in Braunton, a house that sleeps 12-14 guests in 7 bedrooms, ideal for great family or group holiday get-to-gathers. READ MORE
Mill House Cottage2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Mill House Cottage is a very sociable and versatile holiday home providing plenty of flexible accommodation for group gatherings in Braunton. Enter the Mill House Cottage from the private, beech-hedged garden via a large tiled entrance porch - ideal for dogs, wellies, buggies and beach gear, a great family with pets stay in Barunton.READ MORE
Bloomfield House Holiday Cottages 2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
The Cob, The Courtyard and The Coach House Cottages at Bloomfield House Holiday Cottages, located in Braunton, are well furnished and fully equipped. The Coach House Cottage is pet friendly. Bloomfield House Holiday Cottages facilities include an utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, a games room with pool table and darts and ample car parking in Braunton.READ MORE
Woodlark Self Catering Cottage2009-10-27
Located in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Woodlark Self Catering Cottage, a delightful and quaint, country style pet friendly cottage has ground floor bedrooms and upstairs open plan living overlooking Braunton countryside. Outside Woodlark Self Catering Cottage is a pretty courtyard garden with lawned area and terrace with garden furniture for alfresco dining and barbeques in Braunton.READ MORE