Our wildish act today for #30DaysWild no. 2 was to paddle the Exeter Ship Canal, hiring a Canadian style canoe from Kayak Hub at the canal basin.
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Double Locks Pub, Exeter Canal
Some pubs are for escaping to when it rains, some are for enjoying the sunshine with family and friends, and the Double Locks Pub on the Exeter Canal is one of those.
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Here’s a tip for a Devon eatery you might not otherwise find – the Boatyard Bakery on the western side of Exeter Quay. Exeter is the nearest big town / city to Wheatland Farm, and makes a good day out by train, bus or car.
Continue reading “Boatyard Bakery, Exeter”Afternoon tea for vegan guests staying at Wheatland Farm
Guests coming to Wheatland Farm this summer are asking where they can get a vegan cream tea. So we’ve started the search…
Continue reading “Afternoon tea for vegan guests staying at Wheatland Farm”The Railway Inn at North Tawton
This is a genuine local Devon pub – the perfect antidote to manufactured shabby-chic. The scuffs and scratches on the bar stools at North Tawton’s Railway Inn are testament to their long use, and the worn menu covers tell you people have been choosing to eat here for years.
Try here for lunches Friday-Sunday, or an evening meal any night but Thursdays. The Railway Inn is about 10 miles from Wheatland Farm.
Continue reading “The Railway Inn at North Tawton”A Luxurious Lunch at the Mason’s Arms
Fancy a fancy lunch? The Michellin Star rated Mason’s Arms, at Knowstone, is about 18 miles from Wheatland Farm. You’ll find a warm and unpretentious welcome and excellent food.
Continue reading “A Luxurious Lunch at the Mason’s Arms”Cafe du Ville in Hatherleigh – fab for coffee
If you’re looking for a treat, the Cafe du Ville in Hatherleigh should be high on your list. They serve the best coffee we’ve found anywhere in Devon, and the cake is high up the ranking too. Continue reading “Cafe du Ville in Hatherleigh – fab for coffee”
The George Inn in Hatherleigh
The George Inn in Hatherleigh is another lovely local pub, serving traditional pub food attentively made. Continue reading “The George Inn in Hatherleigh”
A walk at Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge woods makes a lovely walk with a great pub for lunch or a snack. It’s about 19 miles from the eco lodges and combines well with Castle Drogo. In fact, the National Trust’s Castle Drogo land goes all the way to Fingle Bridge, and meets up with Woodland Trust land. It’s now under joint management. Continue reading “A walk at Fingle Bridge”
The Grove at Kings Nympton
Lunch at the Grove at Kings Nympton! Yay, we reached escape velocity and got out for a lovely Devon pub lunch. Continue reading “The Grove at Kings Nympton”
Real Devon icecream!
Even on a grey day you can’t beat a Hocking’s Ice Cream! Made in Appledore, they are an integral part of a Devon holiday. There are almost always vans on the Torrington Commons, on Bideford Quay (car park end) and at Northam Burrows Country Park, among many other places.
The Copper Key Pub, North Tawton
Here’s another local pub: the Copper Key in North Tawton. The pub does Sunday lunches and sandwiches in a traditional setting. There’s a beer garden out the back, and a pool table. Continue reading “The Copper Key Pub, North Tawton”
Cakes and Coffee at Kirsty’s Kitchen, North Tawton
Kirsty’s Kitchen in North Tawton: a lovely place for a reviving coffee. Continue reading “Cakes and Coffee at Kirsty’s Kitchen, North Tawton”
Cycle to the New Inn, Sampford Courtney, for lunch
This post is mainly about another of our ‘big bike out’ videos – to Sampford Courtney for lunch at the New Inn. But of course you could drive too – the New Inn is a lovely traditional Devon pub serving good food Continue reading “Cycle to the New Inn, Sampford Courtney, for lunch”
Lunch at the Lymington Arms, 2 miles from the eco lodges
One of our nearest pubs is the Lymington Arms in Wembworthy. It has a great reputation for food and is open Weds through Saturday form lunch and evenings, and Sunday lunch. There should be a menu in your accommodation but if not just ask at the house. Ring and book a table on 01837 83572. Continue reading “Lunch at the Lymington Arms, 2 miles from the eco lodges”
Belstone Cleave and the Tors Pub
Belstone Cleave, on the edge of Dartmoor, is beautiful even when it’s raining or cold. And unlike the moor itself, is sheltered from the worst of the wind. Belstone also boasts a welcoming pub serving 50 kinds of whiskeys – should you need re-warming after your walk. Continue reading “Belstone Cleave and the Tors Pub”
Winkleigh Cider Factory
If you want a really local brew, and a taste of Devon, try the cider made at the Winkleigh Cider Factory. You’ll find it in the local pubs, and the factory has a shop too, where you can try the different varieties and buy some to take home. Continue reading “Winkleigh Cider Factory”
Climb the hill to Torrington for tea and cakes
Climb the hill to Torrington and reward yourself with a coffee at the Plough Arts Centre or perhaps a cake from our favourite bakery, Sandford’s in the square.. Continue reading “Climb the hill to Torrington for tea and cakes”
Broomhill sculpture gardens
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens is a great place for a bit of peace and quiet in beautiful and thought provoking surroundings, and a leisurely lunch. Continue reading “Broomhill sculpture gardens”