Braunton Engineering, North Devon

BY CAR:  Braunton Engineering is easy to find being right in the heart of Braunton village, Postcode: EX33 2JP, Tel 01271 814144

The garage is on the main street which runs through Braunton, on the right hand side if you are heading towards Ilfracombe, or on the left hand side if you are heading towards Barnstaple. The garage is a large white building clearly signed opposite the main shops with a tall blue Bosch sign. The reception includes a small waiting area with WiFi facility.

If you are travelling from further outside Devon, head for junction 27 on the M5. Then take the main North Devon Link Road all of the way from the motorway to Barnstaple. When you reach Barnstaple, follow all signs for Braunton, Saunton and Croyde until you reach Braunton. You will see Braunton Garage clearly on the right hand side as you enter the village of Braunton.

BY TRAIN: Barnstaple Railway Station is five miles from Braunton - we offer a shuttle to and from the railway station - Please ask for this service. Barnstaple Railway Station

OVERNIGHT STAY: If you vehicle requires more than a major service which cannot be turned around within one day, one option is to stay overnight in a guest house or B&B to allow the workshop a second day to continue with your car. The cost may be similar or less than rail travel! There are many sources of accommodation locally or at local beaches; Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe. Please see the list of accommodation below.

BY COLLECTION: Telephone or email and we will do the rest... Braunton Engineering offer a vehicle collection service @£1.25/mile,suitable for vehicles that require a Major service, replacement brakes etc, or are not roadworthy and require work before MOT or for restoration projects etc. Collection is chargeable at £1.25 per mile +vat with either a specially adapted low-loading lorry suitable for very low sports cars, or a trailer - both with winches and equipment. Vehicles are fully insured whilst in the care of Braunton Engineering. Telephone to discuss arrangements and which method of collection suits your requirements.

Things to do:

1. "HANDS ON" - floatation and treatment centre in the heart of Braunton, Devon. North Devons only floatation room. Many treatments from sports injury treatment, chinese massage, acupuncture to name but a few of the services offered. Hands On is only a couple of minutes walk from Braunton Engineering - a superb place to pass a couple of hours with a floatation and soft tissue massage whilst your Porsche, Ferrari is being serviced, repaired in Devon. For bookings and prices please click www.handsonclinic.co.uk

2. Walking and running - Braunton area boasts some terrific paths and tracks. One can pick up the coastal path and walk through the Braunton Burrows, along Saunton beach, over the top to Croyde Bay, around the headland to Putsborough and along the beach to Woolacombe... A days walk for the regular walker/hardy soul. Link to a useful site dedicated to North Devon walks - Walk North Devon

3. Cycling - Devon offers great cycling opportunities from exploring the hills of Exmoor to leisurely flat cycling on a cycle path the Tarka Trail which starts in the heart of Braunton on the old disused railway track - The tarka trail cycle path  which once used to be the railway line from Ilfracombe, Braunton, past Barnstaple, Freminton, Instow, Bideford, Torrington and onwards to Meeth. The Tarka trail is a terrific, 30 miles, mostly flat cycle path with outstanding views across the estuary, the river and rolling Devon countryside. Further info with a download map - Link Tarka Trail Link Tarka Trail info Link wiki Tarka Trail 

4. Sport - some of our customers pass the day at North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple - swimming pool, gym, squash, tennis courts, a variety of keep-fit classes etc: North Devon Leisure Centre

5. Retail therapy - shopping in Braunton boasts no fewer than seven surf shops ranging from the awesome Tiki surf shop in Caen street with a hug selection of surfing goods through to the internationally renowned custom surfboard manufacturer Gulf Stream in Caen street... from custome boards through to surf wear and gifts. Braunton is a large village and has some nice places to eat with The Bistro and At One located at the crossroads with Caen Street. Estate Agents, Butchers, Bakers and Candlestick makers... Braunton is good for two to three hours at best. Barnstaple is the Capital of North Devon, a large town with a lively High Street and shopping mall, a pannier market and butchers row. Some great restaurants and coffee shops ranging from Pizzarias, Mexican, Italian, Indian & Chinese eateries. Cinema, leisure centre with pool, tennis, squash courts etc.

6. Beach - Saunton is the closest beach to the garage, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe are within a ten mile radius of Braunton and regular bus services/taxi run to the golden sandy beaches. 

7. Surfing - why not try surfing lessons at Croyde Bay whilst your vehicle is service/repaired? Link Surfing Croyde Bay for information of one of the countries leading surf schools.

8. Attractions in North Devon: Saunton Sands Hotel, Saunton Golf Club, Royal Devon Golf Club in Northam, Westward Ho! Instow Yacht Club with their regular regattas on the estuary and Bideford Rowing Club and Bideford Athletic Club 

Places to visit – Clovelly, Hartland, Bucks Mills, Appledore, Instow, Saunton & the Burrows, Croyde Bay, Woolacombe & Mortehoe, Ilfracombe, Exmoor. Link North Devon

Children - there are many attractions locally from The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, The Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Watermouth Castle theme park, Ilfracombe Aquarium. Link Day Out with the Kids