Rough shooting is available over the surrounding 300+ acres. Two wooded valleys extend either side of the farmhouse and are well accessed by forest tracks. The woodland is varied with oak, fir and scrub On Sunday morning you will be taken by land rover (with the family if they wish), around the boundaries. You may shoot all vermin viz. crows, jackdaws, pigeons, rooks, jays, squirrels, foxes, and rabbits. Rough shooters must not shoot red or roe deer, buzzards or badgers. This must be said because there are often a great many of these species in the wood!

Walk out with gun and dog anytime you like. As we have a pheasant shoot in the winter, good dog control must be exercised from the end of July when the young birds are on the feed rides.

Rough Shooting is included in the Cottage rental for One Gun Only. Additional Guns are charged at £30 per week.

We have access to some five farms nearby and from about mid July, decoy shooting from hides can be arranged. This is usually over barley. Decoys and hides supplied but guests may bring their own. Sometimes the farm owner makes a small charge per day, payable direct to him, usually £20.00.  Accompanied decoy shooting over a 3000 acre estate near Barnstaple is charged at £30 per day per gun. (Rape, Barley, Wheat).

Guests may shoot clays at any time (except Sundays). An auto trap is available and can be used (after instructions on safety and operation) unsupervised for a charge of £10 per day. Clays (standard only pse) and cartridges are available locally in South Molton (6 miles) - Don’t forget to take your Certificate with you. The owners have found that this set up is ideal for experienced guns to teach newcomers on a one to one basis without the pressure of an audience!

More testing formal clay shoots can be arranged with the owner (with trappers if necessary) for a charge of £20 per 100.

There are several clay grounds within 25 miles and the owner will be able to help you book a day on one of these for a change!

Lamping by arrangement locally - Free.

Deer Stalking is available locally and over some 3000 Acres of North Devon. A professional stalker is available as a guide. Please enquire for further details

The owners arrange 4-6 shooting Parties between Nov - Jan. Usually parties of 6 Guns. A typical weekend would include an evening Duck flight (Wild Duck), A small driven Pheasant day (20 - 50 Birds) and a Clay Shoot. Prices depending upon requirements but as a guide prices start at £250 per gun inclusive of all Sport and Accommodation with Breakfast.
Please enquire for further details.

 

Occasionally rough Shooting can include walked up Pheasant. In this case a charge of £15.00 per Bird is usual.

Instruction in all aspects of shooting gun handling, safety, field care, quarry identification etc. is available with an 'introduction to shooting', over clays in a one to one situation where no one need feel uncomfortable! Many youngsters and ladies have fired their first shot at Beaples!! Tuition rate £10.00 per hour.

SALMON AND SEA TROUT

The owners can arrange Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing on the Rivers Taw, Torridge and Mole. River Fishing is sold by "Beat" most Beats cater for 2 Rods fishing at any one time. Prices vary a little but as a guide £25 will buy a good Beat on the lower or middle Taw (some Beats with Huts). The Beat is yours for 24 Hours.

Excellent Coarse Fishing is available locally from Bleak Bashing to Specimen Carp fishing. There is a very good Tackle and Bait shop at Tiverton.

Still Water:

OAKTREE FISHERY (3 MILES) CARP, ROACH BREAM

RIVERTON LAKES (5MILES) CARP, BREAM, ROACH TENCH ETC

WEST PITT FARM (11 MILES) CARP, BREAM, ROACH, TENCH ETC

LOWER SLADE RESV. (15 MILES) CARP, BREAM, PERCH, RUDD ETC

JENNETTS RESV. BIDEFORD (25 MILES) CARP TENCH

DARRACOTT RESV. TORRINGTON (20 MILES) CARP, ROACH, RUDD, BREAM, TENCH

MELBURY RESV. BIDEFORD (25 MILES) ROACH, RUDD, BREAM

CREEDY LAKES CREDITON (20 MILES) CARP, TENCH

Canal:

TIVERTON ANGLING CLUB WITH 11 MILES ON THE GRAND WESTERN CANAL.
CARP, TENCH, ROACH, PERCH & PIKE.

 

Visitors are welcome to bring their Own horses during the summer months by arrangement, and ride out on the miles of forest trails and bridleways. Alternatively, visit the local riding stables and ride out straight on to Exmoor (5 miles). West Anstey Farm Stables tel: 01398 341354.
Ideal for mum and children.

night time walk with lamps to see badgers coming out to feed - £10 per trip.

Stalk red and roe deer with your camera or, if just lazy, sit in one of several high seats at down or dusk at own risk - Free!

Regular BBQs on terrace, or by the lake, Music - Party Time. Visitors supply own food and drink but otherwise free.

For the children are sometimes available.