Without a doubt, one of the main attractions of this fantastic location is its proximity to Westward Ho! Beach. This coastal delight is just a 10-minute drive away, so you can enjoy of the luxury of having this quaint slice of seaside paradise right on your doorstep. Take a tranquil coastal walk along the shore, treat the family to some of Torridge’s finest locally sourced fish and chips after a long day at the beach, or simply put down a picnic blanket on a weekend and listen to the soothing sounds of the waves lapping against the shore as you get lost in the pages of a good book.
If you enjoy treating yourself to some retail therapy now and then, you’ll be able to make great use of the Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping centre, just two miles down the road from The Pastures housing development. Affinity is home to plenty of brands famous for outdoor adventure gear, such as Nike, Mountain Warehouse, Saltrock and Trespass, so you can grab everything you need to make the most of the wonderful nearby hiking trails and seaside activities that you can try out in your new home of Bideford.
If you need ways to keep the children entertained, you’ll be spoilt for choice with many great selections of attractions for all ages just a short drive away – including The Big Sheep Farm & Theme Park, Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, the Ultimate Adventure Centre and many more!
If you’re more of a foodie at heart than an adventurer, you’ll be pleased to hear of the countless culinary delights that Bideford and its surrounding areas have to offer. Whether it’s the tasty full English fry-up at Cafe Collective, unbeatable pub grub at The Coach & Horses Inn, or five-star fine dining at the sophisticated Number Eight restaurant.
Education
If good schools are high on your priority list for your move, The Pastures new builds are in close proximity to an array of highly rated schools that promise an excellent education for your children.
There are four Good-rated local primary schools, including East-the-Water Community Primary School, St Helen’s Church of England School, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and St George’s Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School, as well West Croft School, which offers specialised SEN support for all children who require it.
There are a selection of high-rated secondary schools from which to choose, including Kingsley School, The Shoreline Academy and Bideford College.
Transport and travel
No new location is complete without excellent transport links – and, on this front, The Pastures will not let you down.
For all drivers, there are great road links to our North Devon new builds for sale via the A39. This provides easy access north towards Barnstaple in just 18 minutes, or south towards the picturesque coast of Cornwall in 1hr 45 minutes.
With a well-connected bus service that runs throughout Bideford, access to neighbouring towns and villages couldn’t be easier. Simply hop on the 21A for access to and from Ilfracombe and Barnstaple (35 minutes), the 5B to and from Torrington (17 minutes) or the 85 to take you to and from Bude (1hr 45 minutes). For local rail services, make the most of the Tarka Line, running directly from Barnstaple to Exeter. From here you can access London in as little as just two hours. The Tarka Line stops at many destinations along the way for you to choose from, including Chapelton, Portsmouth Arms, Kings Nympton, Eggesford, Lapford, Okehampton, Morchard Road and Copplestone. For flights abroad, Exeter airport is accessible from all of our new builds for sale, in just 1hr 15 minutes.
