Eco Lodges in Devon
Devon is famous for it’s great food and chefs. Let someone else take the strain out of self catering and try one of the local pubs and restaurants. Or if you’re happy to be in the kitchen, try ingredients from a local supplier…
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 is another lovely local pub, serving traditional pub food attentively made. Continue reading “The George Inn in Hatherleigh”
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”
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”
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.
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”
Eggesford Garden Centre makes a colourful place to visit at any time of year and is well placed for good walks on nearby forestry land. Its lovely restaurant has seating inside and out (where dogs are welcome on leads) and offers a menu to rival any other local venue. Continue reading “Eggesford Gardens Restaurant, open on a Monday when many pubs are shut”
Here’s a local pub whose sign outside actively welcomes muddy boots and paws. It’s the New Inn in Roborough, about 7 miles from the eco lodges. Continue reading “The New Inn at Roborough, another lovely pub serving good food”
Kirsty’s Kitchen in North Tawton: a lovely place for a reviving coffee. Continue reading “Cakes and Coffee at Kirsty’s Kitchen, North Tawton”
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”
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, 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”
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 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 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”