Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the beautiful unspoilt North Devon coastline, Hartland Quay provides refuge and refreshment for walkers on the South West Coast Path, day visitors or those wanting to get away from it all.
Stay
The main building has been a hotel since 1886 with its original stables now converted into The Wreckers Retreat Bar. Above the stables were the old corn and hay lofts, now en-suite bedrooms! The family run hotel encompasses 13 bedrooms (12 en-suite) broken down into a combination of Standard & Sea View Double Rooms, Read More …
Eat
Located in what was originally the stables, the Wreckers Retreat bar and restaurant serves locally sourced food and ales all year round from 11.00am daily. Recently refurbished and full of character, the bar and restaurant feature memorabilia charting the history of Hartland Quay, the many films and TV shows filmed here over the years as Read More …
Explore
Hartland Quay is situated on the South West Coastal path and the surrounding area is designated as ‘Heritage Coastline’ and as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The cliff walks are next to none and with their extensive coastal panoramas and wealth of wild flowers are on a par with walking anywhere in Europe. Peregrine Read More …
History
Hartland Quay was built towards the end of the 16th Century being one of many quays along the coast. A pier of very similar construction can still be seen in Clovelly to this day. Heavy goods such as lime, slate and coal were shipped in from across the Bristol Channel and local produce such as Read More …