Shelley's Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic bar and restaurant in nearby Dulverton. The wine list has won numerous national awards and the food is fab!
30 habitants recommandent
Woods Bar & Restaurant
4 Bank SquareFantastic bar and restaurant in nearby Dulverton. The wine list has won numerous national awards and the food is fab!
A lovely local pub - you'll be there in under 10 minutes. The food can always be relied upon to be delicious.
26 habitants recommandent
The Black Venus Inn
A lovely local pub - you'll be there in under 10 minutes. The food can always be relied upon to be delicious.
A firm local favourite which is full of hunting memorabilia. You are guaranteed to find something you like on the menu and it is always tasty. We like to go when its sunny and sit outside by the river.
The Exmoor White Horse Inn
Chapel StreetA firm local favourite which is full of hunting memorabilia. You are guaranteed to find something you like on the menu and it is always tasty. We like to go when its sunny and sit outside by the river.
The Royal Oak Inn
Sparrow LaneA cosy pub which offers good food and a warm welcome.
A lovely inn which sits just above Tarr Steps. Good food and a fantastic setting.
19 habitants recommandent
Tarr Farm Inn
A lovely inn which sits just above Tarr Steps. Good food and a fantastic setting.
Worth the drive for their fantastic seafood. The Boathouse sits on the seafront at Instow and there is a upstairs outside deck which is perfect on a clear day.
64 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeWorth the drive for their fantastic seafood. The Boathouse sits on the seafront at Instow and there is a upstairs outside deck which is perfect on a clear day.
The food is here is head and shoulders above anywhere else locally - it's seasonal, local and just two minutes away.
The Exmoor Forest Inn
The food is here is head and shoulders above anywhere else locally - it's seasonal, local and just two minutes away.
Our local pub – a must visit. Off grid, quirky landlord, cash only. A one-off experience and the best beer for miles! Left at the end of the drive, and two miles down the hill towards South Molton.
Poltimore Arms
Our local pub – a must visit. Off grid, quirky landlord, cash only. A one-off experience and the best beer for miles! Left at the end of the drive, and two miles down the hill towards South Molton.
Delicious, locally sourced food. Well thought through menus often featuring produce from the on site kitchen garden. Not far from Porlock. Beautiful interiors.
Cross Lane House Hotel
Delicious, locally sourced food. Well thought through menus often featuring produce from the on site kitchen garden. Not far from Porlock. Beautiful interiors.
The best fish and chips for miles! Well worth the queue on busy summer days. Check ahead in winter months so that you’re not caught out by their annual closure.
The Esplanade
The EsplanadeThe best fish and chips for miles! Well worth the queue on busy summer days. Check ahead in winter months so that you’re not caught out by their annual closure.
City/town information
South Molton (9 miles)
Dating back to Saxon times, this market town is formed around a central square with historic buildings to either side which now house a number of independent shops. The town is also home to two quality butchers, a cheese larder and the brilliant pannier market which opens at 8am every Thursday and Saturday.
30 habitants recommandent
South Molton
South Molton (9 miles)
Dating back to Saxon times, this market town is formed around a central square with historic buildings to either side which now house a number of independent shops. The town is also home to two quality butchers, a cheese larder and the brilliant pannier market which opens at 8am every Thursday and Saturday.
Dulverton (15 miles)
The historic market town of Dulverton is the southern gateway to Exmoor. With plenty of old houses and shops, there is lots to explore including antiques and galleries.
39 habitants recommandent
Dulverton
Dulverton (15 miles)
The historic market town of Dulverton is the southern gateway to Exmoor. With plenty of old houses and shops, there is lots to explore including antiques and galleries.
Lynton & Lynmouth (8 miles)
The Victorians named these two villages ‘Little Switzerland’, they are situated at the mouth of the River Lyn. From Lynmouth you can access Lynton (the higher of the two villages) either via a Victorian water-powered cliff railway, or a coast path. You will find traditional fisherman’s cottages, shops and cafes. Along the coast nearby you will find the magnificent rugged setting of the Valley of the Rocks.
20 habitants recommandent
Lynton
Lynton & Lynmouth (8 miles)
The Victorians named these two villages ‘Little Switzerland’, they are situated at the mouth of the River Lyn. From Lynmouth you can access Lynton (the higher of the two villages) either via a Victorian water-powered cliff railway, or a coast path. You will find traditional fisherman’s cottages, shops and cafes. Along the coast nearby you will find the magnificent rugged setting of the Valley of the Rocks.
Porlock (18 miles)
Porlock has a shingle beach, museum, weir, gardens and aquarium. Porlock oysters are a must!
19 habitants recommandent
Porlock
Porlock (18 miles)
Porlock has a shingle beach, museum, weir, gardens and aquarium. Porlock oysters are a must!
Ilfracombe (21 miles)
The Victorian town of Ilfracombe has a good selection of pubs, shops and restaurants all sat around an attractive harbour. Visitors can also hop on board one of the daily boat trips to Lundy Island. Tunnels Beach is a Blue Flag family beach steeped in history where visitors reach the beach through tunnels carved out of the Cliffside rocks. The UK’s tallest statue can be found here, Verity, created by Damien Hirst.
80 habitants recommandent
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe (21 miles)
The Victorian town of Ilfracombe has a good selection of pubs, shops and restaurants all sat around an attractive harbour. Visitors can also hop on board one of the daily boat trips to Lundy Island. Tunnels Beach is a Blue Flag family beach steeped in history where visitors reach the beach through tunnels carved out of the Cliffside rocks. The UK’s tallest statue can be found here, Verity, created by Damien Hirst.