Devon’s Ancient Rainforests
When we think of rainforests, our minds often drift to the lush, tropical jungles of the Amazon or the Congo. However, rainforests can also…
Devon Days Out Series – Lynmouth, Lynton, The Valley of the Rocks and the Lorna Doone Valley
Lynton and Lynmouth Family friendly Dog friendly Parking Public toilets Lynton and Lynmouth is a picturesque coastal resort on the North Devon Coast. Perched…
Devon Days Out – Croyde and Baggy Point
Family friendly Parking Public Toilets Dog Friendly From October to the end of April Croyde beach is set in a wide sandy bay between…
Two Great Days Out: Cow Castle (Simonsbath) and Porlock Weir
The walk along the Barle Valley from Simonsbath is beautiful, and ends with a fantastic meal at a genuine country pub. Porlock Weir is…
Devon Days Out Series – Instow and Appledore
Appledore An historic fishing village with winding narrow streets and colourful houses, Appledore is full of maritime history and cute pastel houses. As well…
A Day at Home on the Farm
For the days you just can’t be bothered to leave Tangled Bank, there’s still plenty to fill the day. The sun shines on the…
Devon Days Out Series – Combe Martin and Ilfracombe
Our Devon Days Out series is here to provide you with some inspiration for day trips around North Devon. This blog looks at the…
Devon Days Out Series – Heddon’s Mouth and Woody Bay
Our Devon Days Out series is here to give you some inspiration for day trips and good eating across North Devon. This blog looks…
Devon Days Out Series: Tarr Steps and Pinkery Pond
Our new Devon Days Our series is here to provide some inspiration for day trips and delicious food across North Devon. In this blog…
Devon Days Out Series – Kings Nympton and South Molton
Our Devon Days Out series is here to provide some inspiration for day trips and delicious food across North Devon – this article focuses…
The Old Packers and the New Packers
Those of you who have been to Tangled Bank before will be familiar with our two resident alpacas, Virgil and Raisin. Raisin has lived…
Wilderness Immersion; why cutting off from modern life and getting back to nature is good for you
In the pale grey half-light before sunrise, shadowy charcoal forms start to emerge from the gloom. It’s probably around 4 o clock in the…
The Wonder of Trees; creating woodlands at Tangled Bank
‘Be still my heart these great trees are prayers’ Rabindranath Tagore At Tangled Bank, there is an ancient woodland clustered around the Colley Lake…
A Tale of Six Chicks
When we moved here back in November 2019, we were lucky enough to inherit a healthy flock of chickens with the property. Twelve hens,…
Welcome, From Zoë & Steve
I’m sitting on the patio with a warm coffee, gazing out across the valley where the morning sunshine is casting long lavender shadows across…
Untangling a hedgerow
We have always been inspired by the beauty and complexity of the natural world. We chose the name for our business, Tangled Bank, from…
What’s New – emerging from lock down Covid-Secure
A Delayed Grand Opening! We took over the holiday cottages at Venn Farm in November 2019, and have been working hard over the winter…
Camp Fire Cooking
At Tangled Bank, we can’t get enough of our outdoor camp kitchen set-up. Whether it’s burgers fired up on the BBQ or a one…
