Are you a fan of the TV Series Vera or Shetland? If so, you probably also watched the series Two Rivers the latest adaptation of an Ann Cleeve’s crime novel, The Long Call, and perhaps you read the book too? Read More
Braunton Saunton Sands & Croyde
Nature Walks, Bat Trails and Bird Song
The Gallery Lodges are a great base if you just want to immerse yourselves in nature, hear the birds sing, watch butterflies in the grass, discover wild places for nature photography or search for bats at dusk. This feature is Read More
Golfing in North Devon
North Devon has two of the finest links golf courses in England. Some of our guests come to stay especially to play these courses, whether for championship matches, competitions, or just for pleasure. I’m not a golfer but I drive Read More
Appledore and Northam Burrows
Across the River Taw Estuary is the historic fishing village of Appledore with a lively community spirit and home to the RNLI lifeboat station and the ‘Mollie Hunt’ lifeboat, which it often seen moored just off shore in the estuary. Read More
Our Food Tips for Braunton Area 2022
To make your stay a bit more fun, here are our food and coffee tips from the area near the Gallery Lodges, including some gluten free options. Happily the list of good food grows longer year on year and the Read More
Our Guide to Romantic Sunsets in North Devon
Treat your partner to a romantic break at The Gallery Lodges. Braunton is the gateway to North Devon’s sunset coast. As I finished some hedgerow maintenance today, I was greeted by a stunning winter sunset over the reed grasses in Read More
It’s Autumn – come and pick your own apples!
Autumn Apple Picking – share in our autumn fruit harvest during your stay. by Julie The Gallery Lodges are set in 7 acres of land and since Pete started his art studio about 12 years ago, he has been planting Read More
Tunnels Beaches and Wedding Venue at Ilfracombe
When the sea is calm and the sun is out how about visiting Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe’s hidden seaside? These private beaches charge £2.50 for adults. Accessed by tunnels carved in 1823, you can step into a secluded area beneath the Read More
The Tarka Trail Cycle Trail
The Tarka trail from Braunton to Instow and back is about a 20 mile round trip, or just 10 miles if you just go to Barnstaple and back. You can extend this trail with options at both ends, but I’ve Read More
Walks at Crow Point
If you stay at the Gallery Lodges Braunton, then don’t forget your bikes and take this epic evening bike ride out to Crow Point from the Lodges down beautiful ancient lanes, dirt tracks, beaches and a private toll road. Bays, Read More