Our village of Shirwell is one of the old "One Hundreds" being the birthplace of the "Round the World" Yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester who's family were the "Landed Gentry" of the area, his cousin owning the National Trust property "Arlington Court"
( about 4 miles up the road ).

Gardens to visit include: Marwood Hill and RHS Rosemoor, both a short drive away. There are many picturesque villages and hamlets to be discovered. From the dramatic cliffs of Lynton and Lynmouth to the quaint cobbled streets of Clovelly, North Devon truly has 'something for everyone'.

Barnstaple, with its famous butchers row, offers the visitor a wealth of cultural and historic interest. From the Queens theatre to the museums and shopping centres the town can both inform and entertain. A few miles from Barnstaple lies the magnificent beaches of Saunton Sands and Woolacombe, voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world.