Places to stay in Shirwell, Devon

Shirwell is a village, civil parish and former manor in the local government district of North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was also formerly the name of a hundred of Devon. The village lies about 3.5 miles north-east of the town of Barnstaple, to the east of the A39 road to Lynton. The parish is surrounded clockwise from the north by the parishes of East Down, Arlington, Loxhore, Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh, Barnstaple, West Pilton and Marwood. In 2001 its population was 333, little changed from the 1901 figure of 338. Places to eat in the region include The Muddiford Inn, The Ring O Bells, Graylings, and The Pilton Fryer Ltd.

The center of Shirwell ( which is at is longitude -4°0'50.420 and latitude 51°6'57.391 ) is located 4 miles away from Barnstaple, 4 miles away from Bratton Fleming, 4 miles away from Sticklepath and 5 miles away from Bickington.

Available Shirwell lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Shirwell.

Shirwell Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

The Imperial Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Barnstaple:

Set in an ideal riverside location in the heart of Barnstaple, the four star Imperial Hotel combines the old style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel with the high standards of comfort and service associated with staying at a Brend .....

Taw Vale Parade

Barnstaple, Devon

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Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Barnstaple:

Golden sands or green fields? At the Premier Inn Hotel Barnstaple, you're spoilt for choice. You'll find five fab beaches and the wilds of Exmoor all just 30 minutes away.

Whiddon Drive

Barnstaple, Devon

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Barnstaple:

Our Barnstaple hotel is just a short trip away from the scenic town of Barnstaple on the banks of the River Taw.

Roundswell Services, A39 North Devon Link Road

Barnstaple, Devon

Shirwell Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Self Catering Properties

Yetland Farm Cottages

Approx 5 miles away in Combe Martin:

Yetland Farm Cottages consists of six 4 Star well equipped cottages formed from the old 18th Century farm barns situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are all surrounding a pretty paved courtyard.

Berry Down

Combe Martin, Devon

Campsites

Brightlycott Barton Camp Site

Brightlycott Barton is a 4 acre south facing caravan and camping site near Barnstaple in North Devon with excellent panoramic views. We have 23 pitches with electric hook up and the campsite is part of an all grass farm.

Brightlycott Farm

Shirwell, Devon

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Stowford Farm Meadows

Approx 5 miles away in Ilfracombe:

Located in the heart of North Devon, a mile from the nearest main road along its own private drive, Stowford Farm Meadows has a superb rural setting.

Berrydown

Ilfracombe, Devon

North Hill Cottages

Self Catering Property

North Hill Holiday Cottages: Eight 3-star rated, self-catering cottages, lovingly furnished and sleeping 2-6 people set in peaceful surroundings with glorious views of the North Devon countryside..

Shirwell

Barnstaple, Devon

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