I did mean pubs. I haven't seen a lauderette in Barnstaple, having kept to the main roads in the commerical district in my walks. I guess the advantage of a weekend in as small a place as Woolacombe was how easy it was to find the lone launderette - all of 4 washers and 4 dryers.

Funny, there was a combination pub/launderette I used to frequent years ago back in Massachusetts before we had our own washer and dryer. The all-purpose name over the door was SUDS. It's amazing how many husbands are willing to do the washing when you offer beer and sports on tv.