Braunton Travel Guide
Helping You Plan Your Holiday In Braunton North Devon
BRAUNTON NORTH DEVON
Holiday in Braunton, North Devon
The Braunton travel guide is packed with ideas to help plan a holiday in Braunton, North Devon. All self-catering holiday cottages in Braunton come supplied with leaflets and folders full of useful information on Braunton events and news to help maximise the holiday experience.
THIS GUIDE COVERS
Personal recommendations
Best Braunton holiday cottages
Interesting things to do
Shops
Places to eat
Dog friendly places to visit
Discover our very best selection of Braunton holiday cottages that appeal to every variety of visitor, whether you are searching for Braunton holiday lets that are homely and well equipped to provide comfort after a long day exploring the North Devon region or looking for Braunton holiday lets that are modern and stylish we have one to suit you.
EXPLORE BRAUNTON
Things to Do
Braunton North Devon has plenty of interesting things to do, including Crow Point and Braunton Burrows to explore, or the Museum of British Surfing.
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Museum of British Surfing
The Museum of British Surfing opened in 2012 and features a large collection of surfing memorabilia. Surfing in North Devon has become a generational sport, making it a top personal recommendation when visiting Braunton, North Devon.
📍 Caen Street, Braunton
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Crow Point Beach
Often a Braunton beach that is overlooked by guests as it is not well known but is adored by many of the local community. Follow the American road to the toll road and discover Crow Point Beach which is at the southern tip of Saunton Beach. This sandy unspoilt beach looks across the River Taw to Instow and Appledore.
🐾 Dog Friendly
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Braunton Burrows
Braunton Burrows is one of the most interesting things to do and explore when visiting Braunton, North Devon.
🌍 UNESCO Biosphere
BRAUNTON NEARBY BEACH
Braunton nearest Beach
🏄 Surfing & Beach - Saunton Sands
A huge stretch of golden sand backed by the Braunton Burrows dunes, Saunton is one of North Devon’s top surf beaches. It’s great for beginners and experienced surfers, as well as swimming, bodyboarding, and long beach walks. Lifeguards are on duty in peak season, and the beach has excellent facilities nearby.
🌿 Nature & Views – Crow Point
A quiet, natural spot where the rivers meet the sea, Crow Point offers wide-open views, sandy dunes, and peaceful walking routes. It’s ideal for wildlife spotting, photography, and escaping the busier beaches.
BEACH FACILITIES
🏖️ SAUNTON SANDS BEACH
🍽️ Café/restaurant
🚻 Toilets
🏄 Surfboard hire & beach equipment hire
⛑️ Lifeguards (seasonal)
♿ Disabled access to the beach
🅿️ Car parking
🌿 CROW POINT BEACH
♿ Limited access (natural terrain)
🅿️ Car parking toll road
FOOD DRINK
Eat & Drink in Braunton
🍽️ Restaurants
SQ Restaurant
For outstanding restaurants in Braunton, top choices include SQ Restaurant and The Duck and Dive, both providing outstanding food coupled with excellent service.
Wild Thyme Cafe
friendlycafé known for fresh breakfasts, lunches, and good coffee
🍺 Dog-Friendly Pubs
Williams Arms
🐾 Dogs welcome
Ebrington Arms
🐾 Dogs welcome
White Lion
🐾 Dogs welcome
The Aggi
🐾 Dogs welcome
Duck and Dive
🐾 Dogs welcome
North Devon has some of the best local produce, and a lot of it is even grown in Braunton itself, such as asparagus on the great fields.
DOG FRIENDLY
Dog Friendly Places in Braunton
The Tarka Trail was inspired by the route that was travelled by Tarka the Otter, This trail continues for miles with unspoiled countryside, passing beautiful beaches and dramatic sea cliffs which is a breathtaking experience. The southern loop has the longest off-road cycle path which is perfect for walking or cycling in Braunton.
Braunton beach Crow Point is a magical beach as often not discovered by many guests until years of visiting as its tucked away and hidden from general view. Follow the toll road to find Braunton beach which is dog friendly.
Braunton beach Crow Point is a magical beach as often not discovered by many guests until years of visiting as its tucked away and hidden from general view. Follow the toll road to find Braunton beach which is dog friendly.
DOG FRIENDLY PUBS
🐾 Williams Arms
🐾 Ebrington Arms
🐾 White Lion
🐾 The Aggi
🐾 Duck and Dive
EXPLORE BRAUNTON
Our Personal Recommendations
We frequently get asked by guests for things to do in Braunton so here are our top personal recommendations;
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Cross Tree Glass
Cross tree glass, not just for adults but children as well, explore the art of glass blowing and creating your very own or if your not feeling artistic you could always buy a piece of local art to take home.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
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Paint a Pot
Paint a pot in Braunton, where children can discover the magic of creating some amazing art work to take home, Not just pots they stock everything from ornaments, plates, mugs.... anything ceramic you can paint and glaze.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
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Museum of British Surfing
The museum of British Surfing opened in 2012 and features a large collection of surfing memorabilia, surfing in North Devon has become a generational sport that is loved by many near and far it was definitely an attraction we had to feature high on our list of personal recommendations when visiting Braunton North Devon.
📍 Caen Street, Braunton
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The Quay Centre
The Quay Centre offers an indoor soft play area with a nautical theme, perfect for letting the little ones run wild on a rainy day. While the children play, adults can relax in the café with a coffee and arange of local treats.
☔ Rainy Day Activity
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The Tarka Trail
Tarka Trail - The Tarka Trail is a world-class cycling and walking path that passes right through Braunton. It follows the old railway line, making it incredibly flat and safe for families to cycle together while enjoying the estuary views.
🐾 Dog Friendly
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Crow Point
Crow Point, Often a Braunton beach that is overlooked as it is not well known but is adored by many of the locals. Follow the American road to the toll road and discover Crow Point Beach which is at the southern tip of Saunton Beach. This sandy unspoilt beach looks across the River Taw to Instow and Appledore.
🐾 Dog Friendly
SHOPPING
Shopping in Braunton
🛍️ Village Shops
We are lucky to have such a large diverse selection of Braunton shops here in North Devon, from the typical sea side stores to the more well known branded shops like Tesco, Co-op, Saltrock and Allied Pharmacy. You can find Braunton News shop on the corner by Caen car park, Pet shops for picking up the essential supplies, hair dressers and beauty salons.
Homehardware in the centre of Braunton village is supplied by a well known family that has been in business for generations at Slees Braunton and has real community spirit.We have a large selection of independently owned shops like Kittwakes Braunton, Benny's of Braunton sweet shop, Paint a pot, Cross tree glass, Nourish stores just to name a few.
Homehardware in the centre of Braunton village is supplied by a well known family that has been in business for generations at Slees Braunton and has real community spirit.We have a large selection of independently owned shops like Kittwakes Braunton, Benny's of Braunton sweet shop, Paint a pot, Cross tree glass, Nourish stores just to name a few.
Tiki
Second Skin
Salt Rock
🏘️ In the Village
Surfing shops
Takeaways
Food shops
Restaurants
Character pubs
Tourist Information Centre
Museum
Museum of British Surfing
North Devon has some of the best local produce, and a lot of it is even grown in Braunton itself, such as asparagus on the great fields.
GETTING AROUND
Parking in Braunton
If you’re visiting Braunton, the main car park is conveniently located right in the centre of the village on Caen Street. It’s ideal for easy access to local amenities, shops, and attractions, making it a great base whether you’re exploring the village or heading out towards the nearby coast. Caen Street car park offers good value and is within short walking distance of key spots like the medical centre, local museums, and the tourist information centre.
PARKING OPTIONS
🅿️ Caen Street car park — central location, close to shops and attractions
🅿️ On-street parking — available around the village centre (time restrictions may apply)
🅿️ Library car park — smaller option near the village centre
BRAUNTON VILLAGE
Braunton Shops
🛍️ Village Shops
We are lucky to have such a large diverse selection of Braunton shops here in North Devon, from the typical sea side stores to the more well known branded shops like Tesco, Co-op, Saltrock and Lloyds Pharmacy. You can find Braunton News shop on the corner by Caen car park, Pet shops for picking up the essential supplies, hair dressers and beauty salons. Homehardware in the centre of Braunton village is supplied by a well known family that has been in business for generations at Slees Braunton and has real community spirit.
We have a large selection of independently owned shops like Kittwakes Braunton, Benny's of Braunton sweet shop, Paint a pot, Cross tree glass, Nourish stores just to name a few.
We have a large selection of independently owned shops like Kittwakes Braunton, Benny's of Braunton sweet shop, Paint a pot, Cross tree glass, Nourish stores just to name a few.
WHAT'S IN THE VILLAGE
Tesco
Co-op
Saltrock
Allied Pharmacy
Braunton News shop
Kittwakes Braunton
Benny's of Braunton sweet shop
Paint a Pot
Cross Tree Glass
Nourish stores
DID YOU KNOW
Braunton History
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St Brannock
St Brannock an early Christain Saint landed at Saunton at the mouth of the River Taw during the 6th Century, he settled by the Caen stream, where he built the first church in Devon. During his time he gathered a sizeable following. The settlement grew up around the saint's church which was later changed to Braunton, and eventually to the current Braunton that we know of today. Braunton history has put this village on the map as it is also made famous for The Braunton Great Field, a medieval system of strip farming believed to be one of only two remaining in the country.
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Braunton Burrows
Braunton Burrows are originally named after the Normans the Braunton Burrows are one of the largest areas of sand dunes remaining in Great Britain and famous internationally for its picturesque walks, plants, wildlife and birds.
🌍 UNESCO Biosphere
Family favourites
Holiday Cottages
We offer family and dog-friendly holiday cottages in and around Croyde, North Devon. Based locally, our team is on hand to recommend the very best of North Devon - from hidden gems to must-see attractions.
Our cottages can be booked online 24/7 with high standards and a warm welcome.
We can’t wait to help you enjoy your next getaway!.
