0 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.
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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.
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The nearest cities are Plymouth (28 miles) and Exeter (32 miles). They offer all the facilities you would expect from major cities including shopping, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and historic attractions.
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There are many historic and novel attractions in Devon and Cornwall. All the following attractions are in close proximity to Lobhill Farmhouse. From Dodgems to walking and Saxon history to bowling and surfing!
A traditional Devon market town nestling in the northern foothills of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast. There are cafés, takeaways and restaurants in the town centre with a super park.
Tavistock is an old stannary town and was once the world’s major tin producing area. There is a charming Devon country atmosphere in the town with its pannier market and many old fashioned specialist shops. Here we find The Wharf (music events and cinema) and world famous Crebers Grocery Store – well worth a visit.
Major annual events for locals and visitors alike include: the Goose Fair in October, the Dickensian evening in December and the Tavistock Music Festival in May.
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Facilities
Lewdown is a traditional Devon village and has a small store with selected provisions, newspapers and a Post Office. There is a pub, The Blue Lion and our very own comedian Jethro!
History
One of the earliest villages to be built by the Saxons in West Devon. It is rumoured that Athelstan (first King of all England and Alfred the Great’s grandson) held court here in 931AD. The Jacobean Manor, Lewtrenchard Hotel, was built in 1600.
Facilities
Lifton in Devon, about 5 miles from Lobhill Farmhouse, has a well stocked store with plenty of provisions, newspapers, an off-license and a Post Office. There are 3 places to eat and drink.
History
Lifton has ancient beginnings as it is one of the earliest villages in West Devon to be founded by the Saxons, and it was first recorded as Liwtune in the will of King Alfred (about 880 A.D.). It was of considerable strategic importance being so near the River Tamar and the Cornish border.
