The gentle beauty
of Exmoor and the drama of it's coastline may be enough for many people. Information about the National Park and it's many walks can be found on the Exmoor National Park website. There are many excellent walks from Lynmouth including Watersmeet and the Valley of Rocks in Lynton.The best way to the Valley is via the unique Victorian Cliff Railway.

There are boating and fishing trips from Lynmouth Harbour, but why not visit Lundy Island, home to unique wildlife, pirates and the Kingdom of Heaven.

If you are in need of pampering then Shiatsu and Swedish Massage are both available locally - please ask at Reception for details.

Google Map of Things to Do during your stay at Rock House Hotel.

Houses and gardens
Arlington Court - home to the Chichester family (Sir Francis Chichester being one of them) and to a unique collection of horse drawn carriages.
Dunster Castle - dating from the 13th century and home to the National Collection of Strawberry Trees and Britain’s oldest lemon tree.
Knightshayes Court - designed by William Burges in 1869 with a celebrated garden featuring a water lily pool and topiary, specimen trees, rare shrubs and delightful seasonal colours.
RHS Garden Rosemoor - Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS 11 years ago, since when the original eight acres have been greatly developed.
Marwood Hill Garden - created by Dr Jimmy Smart MBE VMH when he moved there in 1949.

Golf and horse riding
Portmore Golf Park - a nine hole and an eighteen hole course on the outskirts of Barnstaple - ideal for beginners and challenging for the more experienced.
Ilfracombe Golf Club - spectacularly located on the cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel and the Welsh Coast. The course, though not long, is challenging for all abilities. A members club that welcomes day and evening visitors.
Willingcott Valley Golf Course - a parkland golf course with fantastic panoramic views. The course is a tough test off the competition tees, but the day tees offer all the visual impact, whilst allowing the visiting golfer a more relaxed game.
Saunton Golf Club a superb links location with two Championship Courses that are listed in Golf World & Golf Monthly magazine's 100 Best Courses in the UK. Not to be missed by the serious golfer.
 
Outovercott Riding Stables - offer horses and ponies to suit all ages and abilities with little or no roadwork. Riding can be one of the most enjoyable ways of seeing our part of Exmoor and the coast.

For children
Exmoor Zoo - the zoo specialises in smaller animals, providing living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. It is an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation.
The Big Sheep - farm based attraction with indoor play area and two restaurants.
The Milky Way - adventure park voted one of the best 50 theme parks in the world by Independent Newspapers (1999).
Ilfracombe Marine Aquarium - a fascinating collection of marine inhabitants of the Bristol Channel.

Shopping!
Green Lanes Shopping Centre - Barnstaple.
Atlantic Village - Bideford - outlet shopping and exciting visitor attractions.
Mole Valley Farmers - South Molton - country shopping for all.
The Stove Centre & Global Gallery - South Molton - they sell much more than stoves.

Further afield - as a day trip.
Tate Gallery, St Ives
The Eden Project