Weare Giffard

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Weare Giffard: Wear Mills. On a leat by the river Torridge; in the 18th and 19th century barges would bring grain ‘on the top of the tide’ from Bideford. By 1889 the mill was fitted with a turbine and roller milling machinery by Henry Simon of Manchester; the turbine was appropriate as the Torridge is liable to flood. The mill has been converted to a private residence
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Weare Giffard: Wear Mills. On a leat by the river Torridge; in the 18th and 19th century barges would bring grain ‘on the top of the tide’ from Bideford. By 1889 the mill was fitted with a turbine and roller milling machinery by Henry Simon of Manchester; the turbine was appropriate as the Torridge is liable to flood. The mill has been converted to a private residence
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Flooded Torridge at Weare Giffard Invading the valley road and cutting the village in half. This isn't the river; it's the road!
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River Torridge Looking north across the valley to the wooded river cliff beyond.
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View from Huntshaw Mill Bridge Looking south-west, downstream, towards this brook's confluence with the Torridge.
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Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is ￥12,556 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
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Jan 24 - Jan 25
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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Woodford Bridge Country Club
The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Bickington Road Barnstaple England
The price is ￥11,482 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
￥11,482
￥13,778 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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8.4/10 Very Good! (549 reviews)
The staff were incredibly friendly and the stay was lovely… super festive. The chef even gave my dog a sausage for breakfast, we’d definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Taw Vale Barnstaple England
The price is ￥13,289 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
￥13,289
￥15,947 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
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8.8/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
All lovely, except, greatly miffed by the fact that the King room / bed was exactly the same as the Double room / bed, yet I paid £50 more for the King room / bed.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

The Park Hotel
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The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Very friendly staff, hot tub wasn’t up to temp on our arrival but staff were very apologetic and we were not charged for it that evening. The Lodge was very clean, good quality bedding and toiletries.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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Westbeach Holiday Apartments

Westbeach Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
Nelson Rd Bideford England
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Bideford. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions North Devon Coast and Royal North ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Second stay at these apartments. Everything you need, lovely and clean. Will stay here whenever we visit family. Would love to see and electric car charger in the future.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Westbeach Holiday Apartments
House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

House above the beach sleeps 4 with private parking

Mortehoe
Stay at this vacation home in Woolacombe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)
Easy parking, fabulous views, warm and comfy. Cake and prosecco left by a very generous host.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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