Hotel The Pines At Eastleigh in Bideford 

Breakfast is served in the drawing room, where a log fire burns on dewy early mornings. The view from the window stretches from Hartland Point to Lundy Island, over the little white town of Bideford. Breakfast is freshly prepared using home-produced and locally sourced ingredients, including fruit from the garden, homemade yoghurt and prize-winning local meats. Those with special dietary needs can be accommodated by prior request.

There is so much to see and do in the surrounding area. We can help to organise cycling on the Tarka Trail, cliff walking, surfing, canoeing and other water sports. There is a different beach for each day of your holiday within easy reach, as well as Dartmoor and Exmoor to explore, the beautiful gardens at RHS Rosemoor and Tapeley Park and the fishing villages of Clovelly and Appledore. With its magnificent coast, moorland and rolling farmland, the diversity of landscapes within this unique area combine to offer visitors to the area an almost limitless range of activities to enjoy while on holiday. North Devon has over 850 square miles of some of England's finest coast and countryside. The Pines at Eastleigh is centrally located in this unique environment. From the hotel, there are many walks along quiet lanes and footpaths with fine views. The interesting ancient port of Bideford, the fishing village of Appledore, the estuary at Instow and the sweeping beach at Westward Ho! are only a few minutes’ drive away. Clovelly, Tintagel, Lynton, Exmoor and Dartmoor are within an hour's drive. Golf, cycle hire, water sports (notably surfing) and horse riding are within easy reach. You could also enjoy the region’s food and drink. Whether you choose a traditional pub like the nearby Westleigh, or opt for speciality seafood at Instow, eating in North Devon is reassuringly inexpensive. Let us know what you like and we'll provide a gastronomic tour; everything is close at hand.

Car: Well connected, North Devon can be approached by road from the M5 Junction 27. The new North Devon link road the A361 takes you directly into the centre of North Devon. At the new Torridge Bridge on the A39, take the A386 south (signed East-the-Water) and watch for signs to Eastleigh in half a mile. Turn left on to this new road and take the first left on to an unclassified road signposted Eastleigh. This climbs for 2 miles, and The Pines is on the brow of the hill, the first house on the right entering the village. Rail: Central London is just 2 hours away if you use the Intercity rail links which serve Tiverton and Exeter. Air: London Heathrow is approximately 3 hours by road. There are also regional airports at at Bristol and Exeter.

Selected by the AA as 'One of Britain's Best in 2009', the Pines at Eastleigh is a Georgian country house, set in 7 hilltop acres with views over open countryside to Lundy Island. Log fires, king-size beds and a garden-room bar with library maps and a warm welcome await our guests in this award-winning country house.All rooms are en suite and have TVs, well-stocked hospitality trays with tea/coffee making facilities, telephones, hairdryers, and central heating. Ground-floor rooms around the peaceful courtyard garden are also available. The courtyard rooms offer completely independent access, so you may come and go as you please throughout your holiday. Free wireless internet access is available in all bedrooms. The Pines is a non-smoking establishment. Pets are welcome by arrangement.

Payment Information:The Pines At Eastleigh will add an additional cost to all payments made by credit card.American Express cards are not accepted.