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

Combe Martin has a long history of seaside hospitality, and 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 with several unique traditions. Visitors can experience our beaches and local sightseeing, our pubs, food and beverages, shopping, and our holiday accommodation. You can find out more from the Visit Combe Martin website.

Popular attractions include Combe Martin Beaches, the Bowhay Lane Silver Mines, and Combe Martin Museum and Information Point. Also the iconic Pack o' Cards Inn ('the jewel in the centre of the village') and the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Visit Watermouth Family Theme Park and Castle at Berrynarbor.

Traditional events include the occasional Combe Martin Summer Carnival, and the Hunting of the Earl of Rone festival in Combe Martin over the last four days of every spring (May) bank holiday. The Earl of Rone festival finale traditionally takes place at Combe Martin's harbour beach, on the Monday evening.

There are several local events in 2025. Go to our Combe Martin events page and pick up the Shammickite magazine from local outlets.

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. See map below. 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.