Just got back from an absolute superb weekend at Welcombe Cottage. We were a party of 18 - 11 adults & 7 children & the cottage suited our needs perfect! The cottage is stunning & there was plenty of space, both in & outdoors, so that old & young kept themselves amused - the trampoline & hot-tub was a big hit with all the under 5's!!! The location is fab & we went on numerous 'walks' (or should i say expeditions!!) which would always end up at The Old Smithy Inn - fabulous!!! Big thanks to Mark & Tracey for allowing us this experience.
Justine 3rd May 10'
Just to say, on behalf of all the families, what a wonderful week!
The accommodation at Welcombe Cottage was absolutely perfect..both kids and adults had plenty of space to amuse ourselves and we all took full advantage of this!
Our surfing lessons went well and many of us are now looking to get some more practise so we can visit next year and enjoy the delights of Devon again.
Thank you so much...we really didn't want to leave!
Regards
Heather
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Places to Eat
If you prefer to treat yoursleves rather than cooking Tracey and I can recommend a number of local Pubs and Restaurants which we have discovered and subsequently frequented over the last 6 years!
Our local pub is The Old Smithy Inn Just 10 minutes walk away!!.
Please click www.welcombe.org.uk/oldsmithy.htm
Lee and Chris serve a top notch Sunday Roast! Huge portions with lots of fresh vegatables.
For a real local cosy atmosphere and a to get a true flavour of Welcombe go the The Old Smithy Inn .
Food is served everyday along with a good selection of wine and beers. They can accommodate from 2 - 20 plus. Please say you are staying at Welcombe Cottage.
Ring Lee on 01288 331305
PLEASE NOTE SADLY THE OLD SMITHY IS CURRENTLY FOR SALE AND WE HOPE THE STANDARD REMAINS HIGH!
www.lifesabeach.info/ in Bude is a great place to eat during the day as a bistro or at night as a top restaurant. On the beach!!
An informal bistro serving fine local food is the Castle Restaurant with an aa rosette for culinary excellence with spectacular views. More details at
www.thecastlerestaurantbude.co.uk
The Bush Inn is a just a few miles away.
www.bushinn-morwenstow.co.uk
The Boathouse in Instow is one of our favourites. Situated accross the road from the beach and the fantastic sea views The Boathouse offers a great selection of meat and local fish dishes to be washed down with a large selection of wines and beers. Tel no 01271 861292.
10 mins drive from Beaconside
Decks Restaurant is next door to the Boathouse.www.decksrestaurant.co.uk .
This restaurant offers a real treat. For that special romantic meal there is nowhere better!
Tel no 01271 860671 . 10 mins drive from Beaconside.
The Hoops Inn on the A39 towards Bude is a beautiful old thatched pub with a stunning menu. They offer bar meals and a restaurant area.hoopsinn.co.uk .
Tel no 01237 451222.
15 mins drive from Beaconside.
A nice afternoon walk at nearby Bucks Mill or Clovelly followed by a meal at Hoops to round off a perfect day.
Broomhill Restaurantwww.broomhillart.co.uk and Sculpture Gallery is a novel place in which to eat. Not only will you enjoy fabulous food but you can then take a stroll through the delightful grounds and enjoy some of the most unusual sculpture in this country.
40 mins drive from Beaconside. tel no 01271 850262
Although Padstow is about an hour and a half drive it is a great day out and whilst you are there you could go to reputedly the best fish restaurant in the South West ,Rick stein's
Seafood Restaurantwww.rickstein.com
We are sure you will have a memorable meal . I can highly recommend the fresh oysters with chilli sausage washed down with a glass of Chablis to start!
There are many more pubs and restaurants in the area and listed below are some we have visited and can recommend:
Coach and Horses - Buckland Brewer 01237 451395. 5-10 mins drive.
The Royal George - Appledore 01237 474335. 5-10 mins drive.
Cyder Press -Weare Gifford 01237425517. 5 mins drive.
Kings Arms Bideford - 01237 475196. 5 mins drive.
The Quay -instow - 01271860624 - 5- 10 mins
We will be adding many more place to eat shortly.
Our local pub is The Old Smithy Inn Just 10 minutes walk away!!.
Please click www.welcombe.org.uk/oldsmithy.htm
Lee and Chris serve a top notch Sunday Roast! Huge portions with lots of fresh vegatables.
For a real local cosy atmosphere and a to get a true flavour of Welcombe go the The Old Smithy Inn .
Food is served everyday along with a good selection of wine and beers. They can accommodate from 2 - 20 plus. Please say you are staying at Welcombe Cottage.
Ring Lee on 01288 331305
PLEASE NOTE SADLY THE OLD SMITHY IS CURRENTLY FOR SALE AND WE HOPE THE STANDARD REMAINS HIGH!
www.lifesabeach.info/ in Bude is a great place to eat during the day as a bistro or at night as a top restaurant. On the beach!!
An informal bistro serving fine local food is the Castle Restaurant with an aa rosette for culinary excellence with spectacular views. More details at
www.thecastlerestaurantbude.co.uk
The Bush Inn is a just a few miles away.
www.bushinn-morwenstow.co.uk
The Boathouse in Instow is one of our favourites. Situated accross the road from the beach and the fantastic sea views The Boathouse offers a great selection of meat and local fish dishes to be washed down with a large selection of wines and beers. Tel no 01271 861292.
10 mins drive from Beaconside
Decks Restaurant is next door to the Boathouse.www.decksrestaurant.co.uk .
This restaurant offers a real treat. For that special romantic meal there is nowhere better!
Tel no 01271 860671 . 10 mins drive from Beaconside.
The Hoops Inn on the A39 towards Bude is a beautiful old thatched pub with a stunning menu. They offer bar meals and a restaurant area.hoopsinn.co.uk .
Tel no 01237 451222.
15 mins drive from Beaconside.
A nice afternoon walk at nearby Bucks Mill or Clovelly followed by a meal at Hoops to round off a perfect day.
Broomhill Restaurantwww.broomhillart.co.uk and Sculpture Gallery is a novel place in which to eat. Not only will you enjoy fabulous food but you can then take a stroll through the delightful grounds and enjoy some of the most unusual sculpture in this country.
40 mins drive from Beaconside. tel no 01271 850262
Although Padstow is about an hour and a half drive it is a great day out and whilst you are there you could go to reputedly the best fish restaurant in the South West ,Rick stein's
Seafood Restaurantwww.rickstein.com
We are sure you will have a memorable meal . I can highly recommend the fresh oysters with chilli sausage washed down with a glass of Chablis to start!
There are many more pubs and restaurants in the area and listed below are some we have visited and can recommend:
Coach and Horses - Buckland Brewer 01237 451395. 5-10 mins drive.
The Royal George - Appledore 01237 474335. 5-10 mins drive.
Cyder Press -Weare Gifford 01237425517. 5 mins drive.
Kings Arms Bideford - 01237 475196. 5 mins drive.
The Quay -instow - 01271860624 - 5- 10 mins
We will be adding many more place to eat shortly.