Combe Martin is nestled in a sheltered valley on the western fringe of Exmoor National Park, five miles east of Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast.

Combe Martin has a rich industrial heritage, including mining for silver and iron, quarrying, fishing, farming, and horticulture. Today, it is a popular, welcoming and inclusive tourist destination.

Popular attractions include Combe Martin Beaches, the Bowhay Lane Silver Mines, Combe Martin Museum and Information Point, and the Wildlife & Dinosaur Park.

Key events include the annual August Carnival, and the Hunting of the Earl of Rone festival every spring bank holiday.

Yes, accommodation options include hotels, B&Bs, self-catering holiday cottages, and campsites. Enquire about Accessibility facilities. Combe Martin's dining and coffee options include pubs, takeaways, restaurants and cafés.

Yes, there are public car parks available. Charges may apply.

Signs of Bronze Age (2300–800 BC) and Roman habitation have been found in this region. Two Roman settlements have been identified in north Devon, both small coastal forts, at The Beacon, Martinhoe and Old Burrow near County Gate.

The village core name is derived from cym and combe, a low and deep valley surrounded by very high hills. The Martin suffix derives from Lord Martin de Tours, a Norman commander of much worth and assistance to William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. Martin was granted the manor of Combe Martin after the Norman Conquest.

The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes to Combe Martin, including mineral extraction, agribusiness and shipbuilding, and improvements in transportation and commerce.

Today, Combe Martin is a vibrant community with a focus on tourism, hospitality, and heritage preservation.