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Yelland is a small village close to the North Devon coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for its rugged cliffs, hidden coves and sandy beaches.

Yelland is located between Instow at the coast and Fremington a little further inland. This unique river and estuary landscape is rich with wildlife, and can be taken in by the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail (a 180 mile walking and cycling route named after the famous otter), both of which are on the village’s doorstep.

Nearby Instow Beach has stunning stretches of sand dunes, and views of Appledore across the water where the estuary opens out to the sea. Up the river towards Barnstaple is Fremington Quay — historically a significant and busy port, which now holds a Heritage Centre and café in the former railway station.

Local amenities can be found in Fremington, which has a Co-op supermarket, Post Office, pharmacy and two pubs, plus a primary and nursery school. Within a short driving distance of Yelland are the popular beaches of Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands, plus celebrated surfing beaches Croyde Bay and Woolacombe.

More extensive facilities, including larger supermarkets and secondary schools, can be found in Barnstaple —North Devon’s largest town just over four miles away. The train line from Barnstaple to Exeter (the scenic Tarka Line) provides onward connections to Plymouth, Bristol, London and beyond, plus to Exeter International Airport.