A peculiar jellyfish has been discovered on the coastline of North Devon, not far from our holiday cottages near Ilfracombe, during a public rock-pool survey. A local man made the discovery of the unusual Staurozoan or Stalked Jellyfish while participating in the final Coastwise North Devon summer rock-pool survey at Hele Bay at the beginning of September. It’s quite impressive that this little guy was seen in the first place. The elusive creature, which is a mere couple of centimetres in length. It is also one of only a few shore animals that has been given biodiversity conservation status. A record of the discovery has been submitted to North Devon’s Biosphere Team, and it is anticipated that the discovery will assist in strengthening the case for a North Devon Marine Conservation Zone. Coastwise North Devon is a community group that aims to help care for the marine environment by learning about it and having fun putting that knowledge to work. If you would like any more information on the group then visit: www.coastwise.org.uk.
Honey Pot is a beautiful, compact cottage ideal for couples. Honey Pot is dog-friendly and fully equipped for a comfortable break in North Devon.
Primrose Lane cottage is a dog-friendly, compact cottage. Boasting a double bedroom, Primrose Lane cottage can sleep up to 3 with a pull out sofa bed ideal for children
Buttercup Cottage is an ideal cottage for families, especially those with fury members as its dog-friendly. Located in the courtyard, Buttercup cottage can sleep 4
Located in the courtyard, Honeysuckle Cottage is dog-friendly and ideal for families of up to 4.
Sea View cottage is a superb, dog-friendly holiday cottage with stunning views across the North Devon coast. Ideal for families of 5. The bedrooms have the amazing view across the Sterridge valley and the Bristol Channel to Wales
Sunalways Cottage is a spacious, family-friendly cottage sleeping 5 with beautiful views of the Sterridge valley. The vaulted ceilings give a large bright spacious living area
Fisherswood Cottage is a large and spacious cottage with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Sleeping up to 5 guests.
Forest View Cottage is a large, spacious cottage ideal for large families. This cottage is dog-friendly and can sleep up to 6 guests.
Meadow Sweet is dog friendly and the largest cottage at Smythen Farm. Book this cottage early as its well sort-after for large families or 2 families sharing. Meadow Sweet boasts stunning views across the Sterridge Valley.