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Eating out in North Devon

Part of the fun of a self catering holiday is eating out! All of the following serve excellent food and come highly recommended.

 

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Winners of North Devons
FOOD PUB OF YEAR AWARD 1999

 The Rising Sun
3miles from Country Ways

 

 THE RISING SUN - Umberleigh Tel 01769 560447 T his traditional 13th Century inn overlooking the River Taw offers you a superb choice of dining. Choose, as you will, from the splendid Table d'Hote menu or, should you prefer, explore the more casual bar menu with additional daily specials. Whatever you decide, you will find a wonderful selection of excellent dishes to delight your palate made with the finest local produce. The chefs Mathew and Andrea will be at your service.
The elegant main restaurant, decorated in a style reflecting the association with salmon fishing and country life, is an ideal venue in which to sample the best of Devon cooking. Alternatively, the popular and cosy 'River Room' provides an intimate venue for those with a preference for low ceilings and beams. Both experiences are complemented by unobtrusive service and a comprehensive selection of fine wines from around the world.

For casual dining, there is always the 'Anglers Bar' where home made snacks featuring many local specialities are available. Choose from the extensive bar menu or go for one of daily specials... and, of course, for the kids, there is a special menu - well, chips are important.

Children and well behaved pets are welcomed at the inn and the languages spoken by the staff include French , German .

 

 THE OLD GEORGE - High Bickington Tel 01769 560513 Just over a mile from Country Ways is - The Old George - a small country pub in the village of High Bickington. Here you can be sure of a warm welcome and the food they serve in their small restaurant is excellent. It is also very reasonably priced. Children welcome.

 

 THE CRANFORD INN - St. Giles in the Wood, Torrington Tel 01805 623309
 A good range of beers and guest ales in a spacious and elegantly furnished farmhouse atmosphere of warmth and character with low beams and an inglenook fireplace. The restaurant provides a charming and intimate setting in which to indulge yourself in generous helpings of English fayre made from local produce. Approx. 4 miles from Country Ways.

 

 OLD COACHING INN - South Molton 01769 572526 The Old Coaching Inn has been a staging house and pub for over 300 years. It has of course grown in that time and was purchased by Victor and Sue in March 1997. They have brought the old pub back to life making it the "Inn Place" in South Molton. With a large bar area, ample parking, separate restaurant and function room, the Inn is ideal for both large and small parties. The menu has a full range of steak, game, poultry and fish, all produced in the West Country. Also with home cooked pastas, pies, curries,special dishes for children and vegetarians along with a fine selection of wines, Victor and Sue are confident that your meal will be a pleasure. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999. Places nearby

 

Stags Head Inn  

 STAGS HEAD INN - Filleigh nr South Molton Tel 01598 760250 Derek, Moira and staff offer a warm welcome to this delightful 16th century thatched inn. With old worldly features such as exposed beams and cosy inglenook fireplaces, it makes the perfect surroundings in which to enjoy a lunchtime drink, or wine and dine in the intimate dining areas. The chef offers a wide-ranging menu catering for all tastes, using the freshest local produce wherever possible. With delicious home made sweets, a fine selection of ales and wines the Stags Head Inn offers excellent quality and value. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999. Places nearby

 

 MANOR HOUSE INN - Croyde Tel 01271 890241 Don and Helen Feasey have owned the Manor House Inn for two years and run the business with their daughter Lindsay and local chef Jenny Allen. This 16th century former coaching inn is situated in the village of Croyde and offers an excellent range of beers and real ales. there is an extensive menu along with daily specials and traditional Sunday Lunches, which can be taken in the bar or old barn dining room. There is a large beer garden and childrens play area, ample parking and often live entertainment. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999. Places nearby

 HELE BAY - Nr Ilfracombe Tel 01271 867795 Pat and Mervyn Lethaby have run Hele Bay for nearly four years. It's a comfortably run "Local Pub" situated only yards from Hele Beach. The pub is open all day and offers a comprehensive menu (for adults & children), traditional ales, beer garden, childrens games room, ample parking and a very warm welcome. Sunday lunches are very popular and booking is advisable. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999.

 CHICHESTER ARMS - Mortehoe Tel 01271 870411 David and Jane Pugh have owned the Chichester Arms for over 4 years. Situated next to the church in the pretty village of Mortehoe near Woolacombe, this unique 16th century pub is gas lit and once was the old vicarage! The Chichester arms offer a variety of real ales, cider, foreign beers, ample parking, beer garden and outside terrace. Specialising in fresh seafood, steaks, roast meats, and fresh vegetables all cooked to order, a visit is most definitely worthwhile. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999. Places nearby

 FOX & GOOSE INN - Parracombe Tel 01598 763239 Parracombe, being an unspoilt village on the edge of Exmoor, makes the Fox & Goose an ideal lunch or evening destination. Menu specialities include fresh fish and game, Sunday roast, prime steaks, home made pies and deserts. So if you're thinking of somewhere different....think of the Fox & Goose. 2nd place in the Pub Food Awards 1999

 WEST COUNTRY INN - Burstone Moor Tel 01237 441724 Bob Sunley and staff offer a very warm welcome at this wonderful coaching inn. Whether you are situated in the very fine character restaurant or the bar area, you will be served with excellent home cooked cuisine from a varied menu. Real ales are a favourite too. Highly commended in Pub Food Awards 1999.

RESTAURANT at George Hotel - Hatherleigh Tel 01837 810454
george hotel restaurant The two bars and the main dining room abound with original oak panelling and the blackened beams ans, whether choosing from the a la carte menu, savouring a bar snack or enjoying cream tea, guests will experience Devon's finest produce.

The a la carte menu is constantly changing and features Cornish seafood, prime local beef and fresh garden vegetables, all prepared and served with the greatest care.

On the bar menu traditional choices like steak and ale pie appear next to vegetarian choices, such as spinach, mushroom and cheese roulades. www.georgehoteldevon.co.uk

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