Jacqueline's recommendations
Restaurants and eateries
Dog friendly
Good atmosphere, historic pub, roaring open fire in the colder months & located near the Horse Bridge in Devon which is stunning and worth a visit in its own right - it’s also the oldest (dating back to 1437) crossing over the River Tamar. Dog friendly in the bar area where you can also eat. Dogs are not allowed in the separate restaurant area.
Located 2.2 miles from The Signal Box and The Sidings
Royal Inn
Good atmosphere, historic pub, roaring open fire in the colder months & located near the Horse Bridge in Devon which is stunning and worth a visit in its own right - it’s also the oldest (dating back to 1437) crossing over the River Tamar. Dog friendly in the bar area where you can also eat. Dogs are not allowed in the separate restaurant area.
Located 2.2 miles from The Signal Box and The Sidings
If you are visiting The Signal Box or The Sidings for a special occasion, the historic Endsleigh House Hotel, designed by Jeffry Wyatt and owned and run by Olga Polizzi, is our personal recommendation for somewhere special for dinner, lunch, afternoon tea or just a cuppa or an afternoon g&t followed by a stroll around the beautiful 100 acre grounds which were designed by Sir Humphrey Repton. It’s a very special place to visit, please be aware it’s also an expensive place to eat & drink but worth it in my opinion. Dog friendly
Located 4.2 miles from The Signal Box and The Sidings
Endsleigh House
If you are visiting The Signal Box or The Sidings for a special occasion, the historic Endsleigh House Hotel, designed by Jeffry Wyatt and owned and run by Olga Polizzi, is our personal recommendation for somewhere special for dinner, lunch, afternoon tea or just a cuppa or an afternoon g&t followed by a stroll around the beautiful 100 acre grounds which were designed by Sir Humphrey Repton. It’s a very special place to visit, please be aware it’s also an expensive place to eat & drink but worth it in my opinion. Dog friendly
Located 4.2 miles from The Signal Box and The Sidings
Another personal favourite, the food here is top notch and we highly recommend lunch or dinner here. This pub is highly regarded locally so if you fancy eating here, make sure to book in advance. Sunday dinner here is very good .
54 locals recommend
The Cornish Arms
15 West StAnother personal favourite, the food here is top notch and we highly recommend lunch or dinner here. This pub is highly regarded locally so if you fancy eating here, make sure to book in advance. Sunday dinner here is very good .
I recommend The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock mainly because, if you like an afternoon cream tea and you are interested in history, this is the place to go! The Devon cream tea was invented at the Bedford hotel in the mid 1840's by the then Duchess of Bedford Anna Maria Russell. It's a nice hotel and it's quite close to the pannier market so worth visiting if planning a trip to Tavistock. It's a dog friendly hotel too.
The Bedford Hotel
1 Plymouth RdI recommend The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock mainly because, if you like an afternoon cream tea and you are interested in history, this is the place to go! The Devon cream tea was invented at the Bedford hotel in the mid 1840's by the then Duchess of Bedford Anna Maria Russell. It's a nice hotel and it's quite close to the pannier market so worth visiting if planning a trip to Tavistock. It's a dog friendly hotel too.
Barbican
Nice spot for a cuppa, beautiful plants and lovely shop.
52 locals recommend
Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery
Cott RoadNice spot for a cuppa, beautiful plants and lovely shop.
The Springer Spaniel
The Horn of Plenty
We love this fabulous pub/restaurant in Crafthole, highly recommend for lunch or dinner, Sunday dinner is fabulous too, make sure to make a reservation first
20 locals recommend
Finnygook Inn
Cliff RoadWe love this fabulous pub/restaurant in Crafthole, highly recommend for lunch or dinner, Sunday dinner is fabulous too, make sure to make a reservation first
The Mote
9 Fore StreetLovely cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great coffee and cocktails too!
18 locals recommend
Church Lane
1 Church LnLovely cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great coffee and cocktails too!
If you're planning to cook/BBQ whilst staying we highly recommend a visit to this butchers shop - which most guests will pass on their journey to The Sidings or The Signal Box. We can highly recommend the meat and produce.
10 locals recommend
Philip Warren & Son
2 Pennygillam WayIf you're planning to cook/BBQ whilst staying we highly recommend a visit to this butchers shop - which most guests will pass on their journey to The Sidings or The Signal Box. We can highly recommend the meat and produce.
The Cafe serves take away food and drink in the downstairs area with a liscened bar and has a restuarant serving fabulous food in the upper area - all the tables have a sea view! there is an ice cream and snack van outside too, highly recommend for a day or evening out. 18 miles away from The Sidings and The Signal Box on the South Coast.
29 locals recommend
Seaton Beach
The Cafe serves take away food and drink in the downstairs area with a liscened bar and has a restuarant serving fabulous food in the upper area - all the tables have a sea view! there is an ice cream and snack van outside too, highly recommend for a day or evening out. 18 miles away from The Sidings and The Signal Box on the South Coast.
The Beach House
Fabulous restaurant with amazing view, booking essential and highly recommended
Farm shop
Fabulous farm shop with fresh local produce and ethically sourced. Lovely restaurant and coffee shop. Located 5.5 miles from The Signal Box and the Sidings, well worth a visit to stock up on quality food, browse their wine selection or enjoy coffee and a cake in their stunning cafe
27 locals recommend
Tre, Pol & Pen
Fabulous farm shop with fresh local produce and ethically sourced. Lovely restaurant and coffee shop. Located 5.5 miles from The Signal Box and the Sidings, well worth a visit to stock up on quality food, browse their wine selection or enjoy coffee and a cake in their stunning cafe
Garden & historic houses
Buckland Abbey
Stunning property and gardens, former home of Sir Francis Drake
National Trust - Saltram
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneMount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Sightseeing
Beautiful beaches and clifftop views out to sea, wonderful walking area, one of my favourite places in the area.
98 locals recommend
Whitsand Bay
Beautiful beaches and clifftop views out to sea, wonderful walking area, one of my favourite places in the area.
Polruan
Bodmin Moor
Burrator Reservoir
Lovely place to visit but can be very popular and busy in season. Book ahead if you wish to eat whilst here, some lovely unique shops to browse in. A must for Doc Martin fans and photographers paradise. Park in one of the car parks at the top of the village and walk down - it's steep and winding on the journey up and down but well worth the walk. It has lovely one off shops to browse in, we love Nathan Outlaws (expensive) for very special occasion and The Mote Seafood Restaurant for lunch or dinner.
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
Lovely place to visit but can be very popular and busy in season. Book ahead if you wish to eat whilst here, some lovely unique shops to browse in. A must for Doc Martin fans and photographers paradise. Park in one of the car parks at the top of the village and walk down - it's steep and winding on the journey up and down but well worth the walk. It has lovely one off shops to browse in, we love Nathan Outlaws (expensive) for very special occasion and The Mote Seafood Restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Stunning huge sandy beach, dog friendly and well worth a visit at low or high tide
52 locals recommend
Crantock
Stunning huge sandy beach, dog friendly and well worth a visit at low or high tide
Neighbourhoods
Tavistock
Cawsand
Set on a peninsular which can also be easily reached by ferry from Plymouth (Torpoint Ferry) or from the main A38 road turning off at Tideford. This beautiful unspoilt area fabulous for walking and amazing sea views all along this coastline. A personal favourite area, especially recommended when the weather is fine.
8 locals recommend
Rame
Set on a peninsular which can also be easily reached by ferry from Plymouth (Torpoint Ferry) or from the main A38 road turning off at Tideford. This beautiful unspoilt area fabulous for walking and amazing sea views all along this coastline. A personal favourite area, especially recommended when the weather is fine.
Great place to stop and have a browse, it's known as the 'antiques capital of Cornwall' locally. There are some lovely shops and restaurants and it's worth a visit to the Duchy Nursery and Restormel Castle which are both close by
49 locals recommend
Lostwithiel
Great place to stop and have a browse, it's known as the 'antiques capital of Cornwall' locally. There are some lovely shops and restaurants and it's worth a visit to the Duchy Nursery and Restormel Castle which are both close by
Mevagissey
Lovely fishing village on the South coast
Minions
Beautiful area with stunning little church on a hilltop, this church can be seen on the horizon from The Signal Box and The Sidings at Old Luckett Station. It's worth a visit to walk up to the church, the panoramic views are stunning.
9 locals recommend
Brentor
Beautiful area with stunning little church on a hilltop, this church can be seen on the horizon from The Signal Box and The Sidings at Old Luckett Station. It's worth a visit to walk up to the church, the panoramic views are stunning.
With it's beautiful harbour, it's the setting for many scenes from the series Poldark. It has a choices of good places to eat and drink and some lovely one off shops too. Highly recommended
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
With it's beautiful harbour, it's the setting for many scenes from the series Poldark. It has a choices of good places to eat and drink and some lovely one off shops too. Highly recommended
Experiences
National trust, beautiful walking area with stunning scenery. Dog friendly.
82 locals recommend
Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 SouthgateNational trust, beautiful walking area with stunning scenery. Dog friendly.
Tamar Trails Centre
Camel Valley
Alder Vineyard
Highly recommend for a day's golfing whilst staying at The Sidings or The Signal Box, the championship golf course is challenging, why not give its a go?
24 locals recommend
St. Mellion Estate - Hotel, Golf, Spa, Gym, Weddings, Meetings and Events near Plymouth
Highly recommend for a day's golfing whilst staying at The Sidings or The Signal Box, the championship golf course is challenging, why not give its a go?
Highly recommend this little zoo and animal sanctuary, well worth a visit. The tiger 'Dragan' in particular is totally stunning and such a special animal with an interesting story. Dartmoor Zoo in famed in the major Film " We Bought a Zoo" book signing at the zoo with Benjamin Mee from 2pm on 10th September 2022
83 locals recommend
Dartmoor Zoo
Highly recommend this little zoo and animal sanctuary, well worth a visit. The tiger 'Dragan' in particular is totally stunning and such a special animal with an interesting story. Dartmoor Zoo in famed in the major Film " We Bought a Zoo" book signing at the zoo with Benjamin Mee from 2pm on 10th September 2022