=== Vacation in Bideford === Bideford is a Devonshire resort with a difference. Straddling the River Torridge and only a few miles from Sandymere, one of Devon’s best beaches, Bideford offers a chance to sample local culture with modern activities. The town’s attractions feature several notably active pursuits, the Atlantis Adventure Park, Ultimate Wipeout and, for those who would rather not get wet, between Bideford and Sandymere is the country’s oldest golf course, the Royal North Devon Golf Club, known for its outstanding natural beauty. A particularly great attraction for families seeking both excitement and education is Watermouth Castle and Theme Park, bringing together excitement and education for children and parents alike. More natural beauty is on the table for those interested, as Bideford offers boats to the nearby Lundy Island, voted one of Britain’s greatest natural wonders and one of Britain’s national landmarks, home to flora and fauna not to be found anywhere else in the world. To add to all this, Clovelly, one of the country’s most beautiful settlements, famous for its flowers in summertime, is separated from Bideford only by woodland and can be reached with a ten minute drive. Staying in Bideford sets you directly among these outstanding sites of natural beauty, giving you the chance to experience all the different activities and landscapes this beautiful part of the country offers. It offers visitors the chance to experience a unique part of the country first-hand and on their own terms, to visit tucked-away resorts and hidden treasures to their hearts’ content and at their own pace and pleasure.    View holiday homes and cottages in Bideford