Bideford is a thriving shopping centre with its historic Pannier Market holding both produce and crafts markets each week. A local centre for antique shops scattered among the narrow back streets and alleyways that lead away from the quay and the river.
Bideford is a small port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon and is served by the Atlantic Highway and A386 roads. The nearest railway station is at Barnstaple approximately 8 miles away. East-the-water area of Bideford has its own Primary school, local shops, medium sized supermarket, a small health centre and its own community centre. A key historical feature is Chudleigh Fort; build during the English Civil War. The area is surrounded by agricultural land.
Certain 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms homes on the development will have stunning views towards the estuary. The development boasts a wide range of facilities in the area for the new homes buyers including:- Water sports, fishing, canoeing, surfing and kayaking are very popular local sports.
The nearby Tarka trail has a series of footpaths and cycle paths around North Devon. Using public transport for at least part of their journey means that walkers can plan walks which start and finish at different places.
Clovelly is a very famous local village to visit. Bideford is fairly near to Exmoor and Dartmoor both within 30 minutes by car being very popular with beauty seekers and walkers alike.
The Atlantic Village provides a special blend of outlet shopping and family attractions in the ‘Atlantis Family Adventure Park’. There is a North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho. Hartland Abbey and gardens are a very popular place to visit, and the ‘Big Sheep’ family attraction.
The Bideford Railway Heritage Centre is in the area. A ferry operates between Bideford Quay and Lundy Island which lies about 22 miles away in the Bristol Channel, also providing evening cruises from Bideford along the River Torridge. Education locally is a primary school, Bideford College and Kingsley School.
There is a hospital at Barnstaple. In the Bideford area there are Doctors, Dentists, Vets, Chemists, Post Office and Library
- Train Station: 8 miles
- Main Roads: 1 miles
- Motorways: 37 miles
- Nearest Towns: 1 miles
- Primary Schools: 1 miles
- Secondary Schools: 1 miles
- Airport: 57 miles
- Hospital: 12 miles