Eating Out & Other Interests
Horse Riding
Whatever your horse riding abilities, you will have a memorable experience riding through picturesque countryside with stunning coastal scenery.
Stunning beach rides and Exmoor rides as well as a relaxing ride around open farmland are available at Mullacott riding school a 5 minute drive from the backpackers and our guests get a 10%. www.mullacott.co.uk.
Or you can check out Woolacombe Riding Stables and take a ride with spectacular views over the stunning Woolacombe Beach. More experienced riders can take a ride on the Beach!
www.woolacombe-ridingstables.co.uk
Cycle Hire
Waterside bicycle hire are located near Braunton just off the Tarka trail which offers miles of traffic free cycling and amazing coastal views. They have electric bikes too, making so can cater for all abilities. They can also deliver to the hostel which is cost effective for groups.
Golf
Ilfracombe Golf Club boasts one of the most spectacular locations in the South West for an exhilarating round of golf
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor is not far by car from Ilfracombe on the A39. With its stunning landscapes and wild native ponies, you will not be disappointed.
Lynton Lynmouth & Valley of the Rocks
Lynton and Lynmouth are very pretty villages joined by a marvellous cliff top railway that is powered by water.
Valley of the Rocks is a short walk along the coast path and well worth it for the spectacular scenery.
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
www.10adventures.com/hikes/exmoor-national-park
Ilfracombe Aquarium
An award winning, all weather, educational attraction it provides a fascinating insight into the wonders the aquatic world found locally.
www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
Eating Out
Ilfracombe has a wide variety of restaurants and eateries, whether fine dining or enjoying freshly cooked food on the harbour on a sunny evening there is something for everyone. We recommend booking before your stay especially at the height of the season.
Michelin Guide Dinning you need to book well in advance
The Antidote – www.theantidoteilfracombe.co.uk/
Other recommended restaurants
The Terrace Tapas – https://www.terracetapasbar.co.uk/
LeVain – https://www.levainrestaurant.com/
The Brasserie at the Carlton – http://thecarltonbrasserie.co.uk
Italian/pizza
Giovani & Lucca – https://www.giovanniandluca.co.uk/
Fish & Shellfish
Take Thyme Fish Restaurant – https://www.takethymefishrestaurant.co.uk/
S & P Fish Shop – https://www.sandpfish.co.uk/
Take Outs
Bayside Burger – https://baysideburgerbar.co.uk/
Slice of Devon – https://www.slicedevon.co.uk/
Fish & Chips
Maddy’s Fish & Chip Shop
Lynbay Fish and Chips – https://www.lynbayfishandchipsilfracombe.co.uk/
Cafes/Delis
The Dinky Deli
Jonny C’s
Fikaboden
The Cookery – https://www.no28thecookery.co.uk/
Adeles Café
Wine Bars
11 The Quay
Santiago
If you prefer to cook your own food, there is a Lidl, a Co-op and Premier, all within walking distance.