What's on near our self catering cottage and lodges this weekend:
On Saturday 4 September Sarah Jane Morris plays at the Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, at 8.00pm. This sensual singer-songwriter straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with a goosebump-raising four octave range that rumbles from the heels of her size eight shoes to the tips of her flame-red mane. Torrington is about 13 miles from the cottage and lodges. Full £14.00 Concession £12.00 Supporter £10.00. Tickets 01805 624624.
On Sunday 5 September there's a Food Glorious Food Festival at another of Devon's National Trust property - Knightshayes Court. Celebrate the diversity of local food and drink at this summer food fair - from meats and cheeses to preserves and organic herbal teas. Browse, sample and buy from high quality producers in the glorious surroundings of Knightshayes Court. Children's event tent. Cookery demonstrations. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Runs from 11:00 to 17:00. Knightshayes Court is about 25 miles from your holiday accommodation.
On Sunday 5 September you can meet a Victorian laundry maid and discover more about her busy working life at Killerton House - that's about 21 miles from your self catering accommodation. Event runs from 2pm - 4pm. Normal admission charges.
Take a short break in Devon away from the crowds! Outside the peak season you can often arrive anytime Friday and leave at your leisure on Sunday (but please check with us!). Our self catering cottage and lodges are fabulously cosy and in the heart of glorious Devon countryside. Dogs are welcome. And you can often make a last minute booking when the weather looks good. Come and enjoy Devon's glorious autumns and early springs. If you've nothing planned, escape for a couple of days! Take off for a weekend of misty early mornings followed by crisp sunshine and clear skies. Stride out on Dartmoor, swish through autumn leaves in Devon's wooded combes, or marvel at the unfurling spring.
Not so keen on the self in self catering? The Kings Arms pub in Winkleigh is welcoming and does good food, as do several other local pubs. Or order a pie or quiche from Fiona's Farm Shop just up the lane. Hommity pie - mmmm yum!
Spot of quiet fishing take your fancy? We're close to excellent fly fishing on Devon's River Taw - day tickets often available through the Fox and Hounds country hotel in Eggesford. And just 6 miles away from the cottage and lodges you'll find Stafford Moor Fishery - one of the best know coarse fisheries in Devon.