Combe Martin in general

Combe Martin is a coastal village located in North Devon. It is situated at the bottom of a valley, formed by the small River Umber. Combe Martin stretches for 2 miles along the A399 and is often argued as the longest village in the country. The village has a vast array of ammenities, including five pubs; a range of shops; numerous camping and caravan sites nearby; and of course, its beaches. The Focsle Inn is located on the seafront, with outdoor seating overlooking the pebbled main beach. It appeals to families whilst also having a bar area where children are not permitted. The Dolphin Inn and Castle Inn also overlook the sea, but neither of these have ...  Read the complete review

Combe Martin is a village on the north Devon Coast. Combe Martin is just west of Illfracombe on the A399. I noticed no review on Combe Martin and since it is holiday time and Combe Martin is a lovely seaside village to visit I thought I would tell you about it. I had a holiday here when I was 18/19 in 1973. A group of 6 of us 4 boys 2 girls hired a cottage for 2 weeks in the summer. I have passed through this village since then and it seems to have changed very little This village is a very quiet peaceful place so why did a group of 4 boys and 2 girls choose to stay there in there youth? Well although we love music we did not want discos /pubs and ...  Read the complete review