Lovely stay in a quality. Lovely stay in this very nice and comfortable B & B. The room was very comfortable with everything you need and some nice small touches. The location is lovely with a picturesque view from the room. Jane was extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious and piping hot. I would 100% recommend.
5/5 | Sightseer | January 2022 | TripAdvisor
Lovely stay at this B & B, would 100% recommend. Lovely property, beautiful location, friendly and helpful owner. Excellent breakfast.
10/10 | Dominic | January 2022 | Booking.com
The perfect place for your next adventure. Wonderful accommodation in a gorgeous setting. Location is perfect for discovering what Devon has to offer.
10/10 | Donna | December 2021 | Booking.com
In the centre of Tavistock you will find the ancient Pannier Market. This bustling indoor market offers a wide array of local produce and wares. Open daily Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4.30pm.
On Saturdays there is often a number of craft and plant stalls outside the Town Hall and occasionally a very interesting Continental Market.
About 20 minutes from Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, Tavistock is a old stannary town with both high street and small independent shops, lovely cafes and a beautiful park and canal walk. Remember to take some bread with you to feed the ducks !
Devon and Cornwall boasts some of the finest coastline in the country. There are hundreds of fine sandy beaches and picturesque coves to be discovered. From the dramatic North Coast, exposed to westerly storms and pounding surf to the South Coast where the climate is more gentle.
For surfers, from groms to experienced alike, check out Widemouth Bay Surf Co
There are so many beautiful places… here are a few of my favourites.
Croyde Bay in North Devon, simple magnificent.
Holywell Bay, North Cornwall has the most wonderful sand dunes. This glorious place was used for most of the beach scenes in Poldark.
Millook with its incredible recumbent chevron folds (zig-zag rock formation to you and me). Photograph: Geoff Lewis
Polzeath Beach… many happy childhood memories.
The Lizard, Cornwall’s most southerly point.
We are blessed with an abundance of excellent local pubs, hotels and award winning restaurants close to Lobhill Farmhouse bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation.
Here are a few local suggestions.
The Dartmoor Inn, Lydford
Lydford, Tavistock, Devon EX20 4AY | 01822 820221
Regarded by many as a special place. The cooking is fantastic, the bar is warm, the style, which owes a bit to Sweden and a bit to New England, will make you feel at home. The restaurant is made up of a series of cosy, stylish dining rooms, each with its own identity. Although there are linen cloths and sparkling glassware on every table the feeling is relaxed.
The award-winning cooking is based on seasonal ingredients and much work has gone into forging links with local farmers and food artisans to ensure the best local produce. The bar has a great gin selection, wines and local ales. You’ll find a menu ranging from fabulously light fish and chips with green mayonnaise to a fillet of duck, vanilla apple purée, prunes and toasted almonds or a glorious Dexter rump steak.
The Cornish Arms, Tavistock
15 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AN | 01822 612145
The Cornish Arms is set in the heart of Tavistock at the foothills of Dartmoor in the rolling countryside of Devon.
Found in the heart of this Stannary town, The Cornish Arms is so called as it was the last Coaching Inn before Cornwall. Run by proprietors husband and wife team John and Emma Hooker the Cornish Arms is a great British pub serving good honest food and drink in warm welcoming surroundings.
Clovelly Inn
Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4JZ | 01837 871447
Bratton Clovelly is a rural village on the North Western edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is notable for its Norman period church, St Mary the Virgin, which contains a series of very rare 17th Century wall paintings.
The Clovelly Inn serves a wide selection of hot and cold food, seven days a week. All their meat comes fresh from a local butcher in Tavistock. The sweets are either home made or sourced from a local patisserie.
They take beer seriously at the Clovelly Inn and go out of their way to source a diverse range of fine brews, many from the the local area, store and serve them with painstaking care. Their efforts have been recognised by the award of the Cask Marque, a national, independent accreditation of excellence in the service of cask ale.
Lewtrenchard Manor
Lewdown, Near Okehampton, EX20 4PN | 01566 783 222
Diners are treated to a special dining experience created by Head Chef, Tom Browning. The quality of the cuisine attracts many non-resident diners to the restaurant and the atmosphere is cheerful and relaxed, with a lively buzz of conversation. This is partly due to the friendliness of the chef and staff, but the excellence and diversity of the cellar, which features modestly priced bottles from every wine producing region in the world, obviously helps.
Bearslake Inn
Lake Sourton, Nr Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HQ | 01837 861334
The restaurant specialises in local produce. The South West of England is blessed with wonderful supplies of fresh meat, fish and vegetables direct from the farmer, fisherman or grower as well as a host of small artisan producers of cheese, ice cream, chocolates and smoked products to name but a few. In the snug bar, they primarily stock ales from the Otter Brewery in Honiton and Teignworthy Brewery Newton Abbot.
The Blue Lion Lewdown, Okehampton , EX20 4DL | 01566 783238
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The nearest public house to Lobhill Farmhouse, the Blue Lion is located in Lewdown village. Generally attended by Lewdown locals, you can grab a pint here and a game of pool. It’s about a 20 minute walk from Lobhill Farmhouse into the village.
The Blue Lion, Lewdown, offers simple basket meals and fabulous Sunday roasts, all within easy walking distance.
The Arundel Arms
Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AA | 01566 784666
Fine-dining, Brasserie style, or hearty pub-classics, delicious food to suit every occasion from different restaurant areas at the Arundell Arms. All use fresh produce from local suppliers and all are lead by Head Chef, Steven Pidgeon – internationally recognised for modern British cuisine and 1 of only 80 Master Chefs in Great Britain. A fine place to dine.
The Dartmoor Railway runs from Mid-Devon to the edge of Dartmoor, providing car free access to the Dartmoor National Park for walkers and cyclists.
Walking from Meldon station you can gain access to the Dartmoor National Park or simply stroll to Meldon Viaduct to take in the views of Yes Tor and High Willhays and Cyclists will be able to continue their journey on Route 27 of the National Cycle Network.
Passenger train services will resume again between Okehampton and Meldon at Easter, however, the buffet is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the West Country model shop is open as normal.
You can visit the Dartmoor Railway website here.
UPDATE: As of January 2021 the railway is closed but we hope it will open as soon as restrictions are lifted. There are plans to run a service between Okehampton and Exeter which will offer a great journey for locals and visitors to the area. Read the Devon Live article by clicking here.
Fur Tor: one of the deepest parts of Dartmoor.
Just 4 miles from Lobhill Farmhouse you will find glorious Dartmoor. There are many ways to explore Dartmoor National Park – choose from a range of activities including walking, cycling, riding and climbing. With over 730 km of public rights of way and 47,000 hectares of open access land, Dartmoor National Park has an extensive network of paths and trails to help you explore the Dartmoor countryside.
Home of the Ten Tors Challenge, Dartmoor is world famous offering stunning flora and fauna and would take a lifetime to explore in detail. Why not start at nearby Sourton or Lydford where there is easy access and parking.
The Dartmoor National Park Authority has a highly detailed website dedicated to the history, care and facilities of Dartmoor.
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The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile figure-of-eight walk and partial cycling route in north Devon based around Barnstaple; a stretch of the route utilises the Tarka Line railway. The Trail follows the route taken by Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. The route is comprehensively waymarked in most places.
More information about walking the Tarka Trail and cycling parts of it.
It passes through numerous towns, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Lynmouth and Ilfracombe.
Read More»Managed by the SW Lakes Trust, Roadford Lake near Lifton offers something for everyone; from gentle walks along the shoreline of the lake to cycling, sailing, archery and wall climbing.
The forest cycle route provides miles of safe off-road paths dotted with picnic areas, viewing points and benches with information about local wildlife, flora and fauna.
The Lakeside Cafe and Gift Shop take advantage of the stunning views across the water. Enjoy a scrumptious cream tea or a hearty roast lunch using the best of local produce.
Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay near Roadford Lake and Reservoir. Why not book now?[contentblock id=3 img=php.png]
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