Melanie’s guidebook
Food scene
Great pub in a great location. If you like walking, try the cliff walk prior to lunch or dinner. Good ale, good food and both reasonably priced.
18 locals recommend
The Blue Ball Inn
Countisbury HillGreat pub in a great location. If you like walking, try the cliff walk prior to lunch or dinner. Good ale, good food and both reasonably priced.
Nice food, if not a fraction over priced. Usually offers decent vegetarian options and the meat, fish and game is locally sourced. Good choice of beer and wine and outside seating. Dogs welcomed
13 locals recommend
The Fox & Goose
Nice food, if not a fraction over priced. Usually offers decent vegetarian options and the meat, fish and game is locally sourced. Good choice of beer and wine and outside seating. Dogs welcomed
Picturesque pub with food. Decent food and ale. Nice atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
The Black Venus Inn
Picturesque pub with food. Decent food and ale. Nice atmosphere.
The New Inn
West RoadExcellent pub food and ale.
Great local meat, cheese and vegetables. Open Monday to Saturday and only a 10 minute drive from The Coach House.
7 locals recommend
Besshill Farm Shop
Great local meat, cheese and vegetables. Open Monday to Saturday and only a 10 minute drive from The Coach House.
Pyne Arms
Good food and drink. Dogs welcome in the bar.
Pub with good food and lots of outdoor seating
Recently opened. We had a meal here a couple of weeks ago and it was good if not a little expensive. Drinks are very expensive.
The Muddiford Inn
Dog walks
A lovely round walk of 45 minutes - longer if you prefer. Good pathways and very safe for animals and children.
Wistlandpound Reservoir
Crow Point
Wild Pear Beach
South West Coast PathBraunton Burrows
National Trust property and tea rooms
A lovely walk from the front door of The Coach House. Lunches served throughout the summer season.
Arlington Court
Sightseeing
A lovely seaside town. Lynton is at the top and Lynmouth at the bottom of the cliff. Superb views and great walks.
97 locals recommend
Lynton and Lynmouth
A lovely seaside town. Lynton is at the top and Lynmouth at the bottom of the cliff. Superb views and great walks.
Fabulous Sri Lankan curry available most evenings during the summer season.
74 locals recommend
Barricane Beach
Fabulous Sri Lankan curry available most evenings during the summer season.