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Hartland Abbey & Gardens

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Hartland, Bideford EX39 6DT England
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Hartland Abbey is a privately owned, historic estate situated in a secluded valley in North Devon. The estate comprises a 16th-century abbey, extensive gardens including a notable walled garden, and picturesque woodland walks that lead down to a rugged and private beach. The abbey remains a family home and is open to visitors for guided tours, offering a glimpse into centuries of history. A tea room provides refreshments, and the grounds are known for their tranquil atmosphere and occasional wildlife sightings. The estate's natural beauty and historical significance make it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful and immersive day out.

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  • Hartland, Bideford EX39 6DT England
  • +44 1237 441234

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SteinlaugIndridadottir
Bideford
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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JodieWatt
Bideford
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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LenkaSkrivanova
Bideford
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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JesperNMathiasen
Bideford
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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ClaireLeclair
Bideford
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Me and my wife stayed there over a weekend and were greeted by the kindest people ever. The city has an alluring charm to it and the locations are so raw and beautiful. All the historic landmarks are just well preserved and are enriched with stories and history. The people of this city are the warmest people i have ever known and overall this place is a magical experience.

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DrugiRutkowski
Bideford
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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SilleTSorensen
Bideford
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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PaulineLennert
Bideford
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This park is amazing and has beautiful scenery. It is a perfect spot to take a good walk or even go for a run. There is a dedicated trail, well managed in the park. The trees by the trail are just beautiful and provide a lot of good air. There are also benches in the park where you can sit and relax.

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ArchieMorgan
Bideford
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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FridaMKnudsen
Bideford
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The cafe is a little place situated in the middle of the buzzing market of the city and is a cute little place with a really warm ambience and very nice and friendly people and staff. The food was great and had a lot of amazing local flavors. It was totally worth the visit and we really enjoyed the food and hospitality.

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DanusePavlikova
Bideford
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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BethanyJones
Bideford
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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AlexandraKolkova
Bideford
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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LeaTKrogh
Bideford
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If there is one way to describe my visit, it would be unbelievable. This place was just extraordinarily amazing and beautiful. The gorgeous locations, the history associated with the places, the super fun tourist spots, the delicious cuisine, warm and friendly people and to top it all, the kind hospitality we received, I am just so happy and joyful about my vacation here.. Our trip to this magnificent city was unbelievable. We had a wonderful time enjoying the various beautiful sites of the city. The location and the scenery here is stunning and the people are warm and welcoming. We stayed at this beautiful place where everyone made our time special. The local cuisine is a must try.

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Veli-PekkaOllila
Bideford
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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ZandraBlomqvist
Bideford
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We went to this amazing place and loved the view and the scenery. The place was really crowded as it is one of the most famous tourist attractions but you need to look out for pickpockets here because apparently a lot can happen here if you don’t pay much attention.

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ChristopherHaddeland
Bideford
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The beautiful walks at this [sight.name] were just amazing. The scenery is absolutely stunning and the place is filled at really nice walking trails. Be sure to wear your hiking boots as the walks could be a little long here.. The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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IzaakKowalski
Bideford
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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CharliOlsen
Bideford
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This is a beautiful city which is so nice to visit. The location here is stunning and the views are beautiful. The city is blessed with a lot of ancient buildings and historic places which makes this place really beautiful and nice to go around. We really enjoyed this city and will definitely come back again.

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IzaakKowalski
Bideford
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The beautiful walks at this [sight.name] were just amazing. The scenery is absolutely stunning and the place is filled at really nice walking trails. Be sure to wear your hiking boots as the walks could be a little long here.

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