Links & Useful Information

Links

Forest Park Lodges
Luxury Holiday homes in a peacefull woodland setting, stunning views, a relaxing place, lots of walks, golf close by, easy reach of Exmoor and Dartmoor.
http://www.forestparklodges.co.uk/



North Devon and Exmoor
This website may give you an idea of what you can do when you have settled into your new Holiday Home at Forest Park Lodges.
http://www.northdevon.com/



North Devon Focus
Summer or Winter the North Devon region is home to a multitude of attractions for the walker, the cyclist, the motorist or those who are looking for the pleasures of the seaside.
http://www.thenorthdevonfocus.co.uk/



North Devon Theatres
North Devon Theatres produces an entertainment programme for people of all ages.
http://www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/



The Plough Arts Centre
A centre for arts in Great Torrington.
http://www.plough-arts.org/

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Useful Information

Location: 
The site is about twelve miles south of Barnstaple, 5 miles from Umberleigh and 10 miles from South Molton.
 
Beaches:
Local beaches include – Westward Ho, Croyde Bay, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.

Shops:  
There is a good sized Sainsburys in 
New Road, South
Molton (off the High Street).   There is a small ‘Costcutter’ store attached to a petrol garage on the A377 as you go through Umberleigh, towards Barnstaple (go past ‘The Rising Sun’ pub/hotel and the garage/’Costcutter’ is about one mile along on the left).   There are numerous shops in Barnstaple.

Petrol/Diesel: 
As above – the nearest garage is on the left hand side about a mile past The Rising Sun in Umberleigh.

Pubs/Restaurants:    
The Rising Sun - in Umberleigh.
The Portsmouth Arms (excellent meals) – Down to the bottom of Kingford Hill and turn right. The Portsmouth Arms is about 500 metres along on the left hand side (opposite the entrance to Northcote Manor).
Northcote Manor - Down to the bottom of Kingford Hill and turn right. Northcote Manor is about 500 metres along on the right hand side (opposite the Portsmouth Arms).

NHS Direct: 
Telephone –  0845 46 47.

Hospital
North Devon District HospitalRaleigh ParkBarnstapleEX31 4JB
Telephone - 01271 322577.

Doctors:  
Old Stables Surgery, High Street, High Bickington, Umberleigh EX37 9AX
Telephone - 01769 560111 
  or    Boutport Medical Centre, 110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Telephone - 01271 324 106.

Chemists:   (All in Barnstaple
Boots - 01271 326 772, 
Superdrug 01271 378 657,
Lloyds 01271 342 076,
Bear Street Pharmacy 01271 342 549.


·        Access to the property is not permitted until 3pm on the day of arrival,
·         Departure Time is 11am,
·         Sorry - no pets are permitted and the accommodation is NO SMOKING (if there are smokers in your party, then please do NOT smoke near the front door and NOT on the balcony as it will spoil the lodge for other users – please walk away from the lodge and smoke elsewhere on the site and dispose of cigarette ends carefully due to the forest),
·         Quilts are provided but please be aware that you will need to take with you the following dependant on beds being used:-

Main bedroom – ‘king size’ or ‘double quilt’ cover (both are available), double base sheet and pillow cases (x4 pillows available),
Second bedroom – 2 x single quilt covers, single base sheetsand pillow cases (x4 pillows available),
Upstairs Lounge – double quilt cover (if using sofa bed), double base sheet and pillow cases (x2 available)
·         Guests are required to supply their own tea towels, towels, beach towels and toilet rolls,
·         Some cleaning products are provided, however, it is suggested that you take washing up liquid and a small amount of washing powder should you wish to use the washing machine,
·         This is predominantly a private family holiday home and we expect guests to look after the property. There are a number of items available for you to use at the Lodge including:- iron and ironing board,  deck chairs and a high chair. All that is asked is that you take care of them and leave them in good order for the next guests.