Guidebook for Chulmleigh

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Guidebook for Chulmleigh

Drinks & Nightlife

The village pub. Good atmosphere. Bar food. Pizzas!
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The Red Lion Hotel
East Street
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The village pub. Good atmosphere. Bar food. Pizzas!
Excellent food. The best pub in the area. Pretty village with nearby walks along the river Torridge. Friendly.
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Duke Of York Inn
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Excellent food. The best pub in the area. Pretty village with nearby walks along the river Torridge. Friendly.
Good village pub in pretty countryside. Fish and chip night on Tuesdays.
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The Grove Inn
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Good village pub in pretty countryside. Fish and chip night on Tuesdays.
Thatched pub in village square. Good food. Village has post office, butchers, mini market, tea rooms and wet fish on Thursdays and Fridays.
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The Kings Arms
Chapel Street
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Thatched pub in village square. Good food. Village has post office, butchers, mini market, tea rooms and wet fish on Thursdays and Fridays.
Not much atmosphere but within walking distance, friendly landlord and good food Wednesday to Saturday Lunchtimes & Evenings. Can get very busy with locals coming for supper in the evenings. Sunday Lunchtime
The Lymington Arms
Lama Cross
Not much atmosphere but within walking distance, friendly landlord and good food Wednesday to Saturday Lunchtimes & Evenings. Can get very busy with locals coming for supper in the evenings. Sunday Lunchtime
Exmoor pub with good food. Walk from the pub to Tarr steps along the beautiful river Barle valley.
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The Royal Oak Inn
Sparrow Lane
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Exmoor pub with good food. Walk from the pub to Tarr steps along the beautiful river Barle valley.
Thatched 13th Century Inn and Michelin Restaurant01398 341231 Local pub with very good food. not cheap.
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The Masons Arms, Knowstone
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Thatched 13th Century Inn and Michelin Restaurant01398 341231 Local pub with very good food. not cheap.
The pub is on a hill overlooking the River Barle. Beautiful location. Sit outside and enjoy the views of the river. The pub has a good range of ales and excellent food
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Tarr Farm Inn
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The pub is on a hill overlooking the River Barle. Beautiful location. Sit outside and enjoy the views of the river. The pub has a good range of ales and excellent food
Dartmoor pub. Cosy, intimate bar, with benches and tables and a toasty open log fire. real ales, and an extensive wine list. The restaurant opens six nights a week Mon to Sat 6pm - 8pm. Sun 12pm-3pm
The Drewe Arms
Dartmoor pub. Cosy, intimate bar, with benches and tables and a toasty open log fire. real ales, and an extensive wine list. The restaurant opens six nights a week Mon to Sat 6pm - 8pm. Sun 12pm-3pm
Run by Taw fisherman Julian Zealey, this is an excellent place to meet locals and talk fishing or other country matters. Good pub food also available.
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The Rising Sun Hotel
Pound Lane End
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Run by Taw fisherman Julian Zealey, this is an excellent place to meet locals and talk fishing or other country matters. Good pub food also available.

Arts & Culture

Permanent Art collection of paintings and traditional Devonshire ceramics. Summer show. Café and shop
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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley Road
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Permanent Art collection of paintings and traditional Devonshire ceramics. Summer show. Café and shop
Traditional Devon ware jugs, mugs and plates made by Harry Juniper and family
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Bideford Pottery
Ropewalk
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Traditional Devon ware jugs, mugs and plates made by Harry Juniper and family
Permanent collection of Barum pottery ware Tarka Devon countryside exhibition. Visitor information.
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The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The Square
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Permanent collection of Barum pottery ware Tarka Devon countryside exhibition. Visitor information.
Busy Café, Film screenings and Art exhibitions
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The Plough Arts Centre
9-11 Fore St
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Busy Café, Film screenings and Art exhibitions
Beaford promotes performing arts events in the area. Website features a database of 1,700 images of North Devon and people, photographed by James Ravilious. http://www.beaford-arts.org.uk/archive/
Beaford
Beaford promotes performing arts events in the area. Website features a database of 1,700 images of North Devon and people, photographed by James Ravilious. http://www.beaford-arts.org.uk/archive/
Arlington Court on the edge of Exmoor. Estate held by the Chichester family for 500 years. Regency house and impressive horse-drawn vehicles set in picturesque gardens.
Arlington Court
Arlington Court on the edge of Exmoor. Estate held by the Chichester family for 500 years. Regency house and impressive horse-drawn vehicles set in picturesque gardens.
The last castle built in England. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Castle staying open during the conservation work, giving you opportunity to go behind the scenes.
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National Trust - Castle Drogo
Drive
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The last castle built in England. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Castle staying open during the conservation work, giving you opportunity to go behind the scenes.
Privately owned Palladian house 1730. Home to the Fortesce family. Spectacular 18th century parkland landscape open to the public. Near South Molton.
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Castle Hill
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Privately owned Palladian house 1730. Home to the Fortesce family. Spectacular 18th century parkland landscape open to the public. Near South Molton.
Inspired by Michael Morpugo's book, War Horse. Farm showing World War 1 artifacts, history of farming, traditional animals, country walks, cream teas. Nr. Beautiful village of Iddesleigh
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War Horse Valley Country Farm Park
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Inspired by Michael Morpugo's book, War Horse. Farm showing World War 1 artifacts, history of farming, traditional animals, country walks, cream teas. Nr. Beautiful village of Iddesleigh
One of Britain’s finest regional museums. Exhibitions tell the story of Exeter and Devon from the prehistoric to the present, also tell a story of global exploration and collecting in the 18th and 19th centuries. Collections of internationally important world cultural artifacts and natural history collections.
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen Street
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One of Britain’s finest regional museums. Exhibitions tell the story of Exeter and Devon from the prehistoric to the present, also tell a story of global exploration and collecting in the 18th and 19th centuries. Collections of internationally important world cultural artifacts and natural history collections.

Entertainment & Activities

Horse and pony rides in local countryside. 01769 580 366
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Bold Try Riding Stables
Leigh Road
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Horse and pony rides in local countryside. 01769 580 366
Horse and pony trekking on Dartmoor. Near attractive town of Widecombe in the Moor.
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Shilstone Rocks Riding Centre
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Horse and pony trekking on Dartmoor. Near attractive town of Widecombe in the Moor.
Exmoor Experience Trek across wild Exmoor. Experienced riders aged 11 and above. Must be competent to trot and canter in open spaces. There is a weight limit of 12 stone / 76 kilos
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The Exmoor Pony Centre
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Exmoor Experience Trek across wild Exmoor. Experienced riders aged 11 and above. Must be competent to trot and canter in open spaces. There is a weight limit of 12 stone / 76 kilos
Based in Allerford at West Lynch Farm, this Grade II National Trust medieval farmhouse is home to a unique collection of owls from all over the world. Watch flying displays in the medieval barn; then try your hand at flying an owl from the fist.
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Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre
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Based in Allerford at West Lynch Farm, this Grade II National Trust medieval farmhouse is home to a unique collection of owls from all over the world. Watch flying displays in the medieval barn; then try your hand at flying an owl from the fist.
Exmoor National Park is one of the few corners of England where low levels of light pollution allow visitors to enjoy night skies that have long since disappeared elsewhere -designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve – the first place in Europe to receive this accolade. Best spots on Exmor for admiring the night sky: Holdstone Down, County Gate, Webber's Post, Dunkery Beacon, Wimbleball Lake, Molland Moor, Landacre Bridge and Brendon Two Gates. Download a free star chart and audio guide to the night sky from the BBC Stargazing Live website.
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Exmoor
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Exmoor National Park is one of the few corners of England where low levels of light pollution allow visitors to enjoy night skies that have long since disappeared elsewhere -designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve – the first place in Europe to receive this accolade. Best spots on Exmor for admiring the night sky: Holdstone Down, County Gate, Webber's Post, Dunkery Beacon, Wimbleball Lake, Molland Moor, Landacre Bridge and Brendon Two Gates. Download a free star chart and audio guide to the night sky from the BBC Stargazing Live website.
A long 18 hole parkland course, perfect for visiting golfers - (no handicap certificate required) - 6400yds par 73. Club house open to non-members, food served all day. Tel: 01769 560269
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Libbaton Golf Club
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A long 18 hole parkland course, perfect for visiting golfers - (no handicap certificate required) - 6400yds par 73. Club house open to non-members, food served all day. Tel: 01769 560269
Established in 1897 Saunton has a long history, voted 25th in the top 100 courses in the British Isles, the East course should not be missed when visiting the Southwest. West Links Course - 18 hole 6708yds Par 71 East Links Course - 18 hole par 73 No Club Hire. Tel: 01271 812436
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Saunton Golf Club
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Established in 1897 Saunton has a long history, voted 25th in the top 100 courses in the British Isles, the East course should not be missed when visiting the Southwest. West Links Course - 18 hole 6708yds Par 71 East Links Course - 18 hole par 73 No Club Hire. Tel: 01271 812436
Clay pigeon shooting at it's best at one of North Devon's oldest grounds (established 1979). Beautiful natural valley, targets for all standards with professional qualified instruction. Tel: 01271 863959 / 01271 850393
North Devon Shooting Ground
Clay pigeon shooting at it's best at one of North Devon's oldest grounds (established 1979). Beautiful natural valley, targets for all standards with professional qualified instruction. Tel: 01271 863959 / 01271 850393

Essentials

Great varieties of local wet fish straight off the boat. Situated in historic Butchers Row.
Passmores Wet Fish Shop
9 Butchers Row
Great varieties of local wet fish straight off the boat. Situated in historic Butchers Row.
Good local meat from local character Barry, "the Mad Butcher"
Mad Butcher
Good local meat from local character Barry, "the Mad Butcher"
Excellent fresh bread daily.
Chulmleigh Bakery
East Street
Excellent fresh bread daily.
The Old Dairy - tea room and delicatessen. Local Miles brand of Coffee and tea. Great local home made pasties and sausage rolls.
The Old Dairy - Tearoom and Deli
Fore Street
The Old Dairy - tea room and delicatessen. Local Miles brand of Coffee and tea. Great local home made pasties and sausage rolls.

Shopping

Friday produce market. A good chance to meet some locals and buy fresh produce from the area.
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Barnstaple Pannier -markkinat
Butchers Row
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Friday produce market. A good chance to meet some locals and buy fresh produce from the area.
Good selection of French and European wines at very reasonable prices
Bray Valley Wines
Good selection of French and European wines at very reasonable prices
Farmers store - food, hardware, country clothing etc. Good sausage sandwiches from van outside.
Mole Valley Farmers South Molton
Farmers store - food, hardware, country clothing etc. Good sausage sandwiches from van outside.
Gateway to Exmoor. Good shops and pubs, restaurants.
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Dulverton
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Gateway to Exmoor. Good shops and pubs, restaurants.
Lance Nicholson Fishing and Guns. Great local fishing and sporting shop - Flies, rods, reels, local fishing information and permits.
Lance Nicholson Fishing and Guns
9 High St
Lance Nicholson Fishing and Guns. Great local fishing and sporting shop - Flies, rods, reels, local fishing information and permits.
South Molton Market. Great local produce market Thursdays and Saturdays. Cattle market on Thursdays also.
Market station
South Molton Market. Great local produce market Thursdays and Saturdays. Cattle market on Thursdays also.

Food Scene

Tea shop with good home made cakes.
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The Corn Dolly
115 East St
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Tea shop with good home made cakes.
Nearby Indian restaurant and take - away
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Chulmleigh Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Takeaway ..
Fore Street
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Nearby Indian restaurant and take - away
Walk through the woods and find your way to the Eggesford Garden Centre which has a restaurant, sells ice creams, and overlooks the Taw valley.
Eggesford Garden & Country Centre Ltd
Walk through the woods and find your way to the Eggesford Garden Centre which has a restaurant, sells ice creams, and overlooks the Taw valley.
“Artistic country tea-room”. Lunches teas. Local banter. An experience.
Wright & Proper Cafe
South Street
“Artistic country tea-room”. Lunches teas. Local banter. An experience.
"Devon's oldest pub" Quite hard to find, drive through Chawleigh, Witheridge along country lanes. Easy to get to from A361 Good food. Tel. 01884881639
The Stag Inn
Town Lane
"Devon's oldest pub" Quite hard to find, drive through Chawleigh, Witheridge along country lanes. Easy to get to from A361 Good food. Tel. 01884881639
One of the the best Fish and Chip restaurants/take aways in UK. Very busy but great food. Pop in after the beach.
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Squires
1 Exeter Rd
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One of the the best Fish and Chip restaurants/take aways in UK. Very busy but great food. Pop in after the beach.
If you can spend only one evening on Exmoor, this is the place to go for dinner. The menu features Exmoor lamb and Gloucester Old Spot pork from his own 100-acre farm. The bar where the locals drink is joined at the hip to the adjoining restaurant, whose log fires and candlelight illuminate a pleasing clutter of antlers, salmon rods and historical photos.
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Woods Bar & Restaurant
4 Bank Square
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If you can spend only one evening on Exmoor, this is the place to go for dinner. The menu features Exmoor lamb and Gloucester Old Spot pork from his own 100-acre farm. The bar where the locals drink is joined at the hip to the adjoining restaurant, whose log fires and candlelight illuminate a pleasing clutter of antlers, salmon rods and historical photos.
Exeter's Award Winning Seafood Restaurant serving the very best of 'Devon on a plate'. With stunning views over the River Exe estuary
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The Galley Restaurant
41 Fore St
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Exeter's Award Winning Seafood Restaurant serving the very best of 'Devon on a plate'. With stunning views over the River Exe estuary
Controversial artist Damien Hirst is the man behind this quayside restaurant and bar. Hirst’s works decorate the interior of this restored Victorian Inn with its two first floor dining rooms, each with magnificent quay or bay views. A selection of fresh seafood, pastas, salads, and meat dishes are on offer over lunch and dinner, with nibbles being served in the bar area all day. Open 7 days a week from 10am.
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The Quay Restaurant
11 The Quay
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Controversial artist Damien Hirst is the man behind this quayside restaurant and bar. Hirst’s works decorate the interior of this restored Victorian Inn with its two first floor dining rooms, each with magnificent quay or bay views. A selection of fresh seafood, pastas, salads, and meat dishes are on offer over lunch and dinner, with nibbles being served in the bar area all day. Open 7 days a week from 10am.
The New Inn is a traditional 16th Century thatched Inn situated in the picturesque village of Roborough, - approx 6 miles from Winkleigh, 8 miles from Chulmleigh. Good menu, with local fish and meat, local ales and freshly baked bread. Tel : 01805 603247 Email: info@thenewinnroborough.co.uk www.thenewinnroborough.co.uk
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The New Inn
West Road
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The New Inn is a traditional 16th Century thatched Inn situated in the picturesque village of Roborough, - approx 6 miles from Winkleigh, 8 miles from Chulmleigh. Good menu, with local fish and meat, local ales and freshly baked bread. Tel : 01805 603247 Email: info@thenewinnroborough.co.uk www.thenewinnroborough.co.uk
An elegant former Victorian Gentleman's Manor House set on a hill above the Taw Valley. A good place for a cocktail on your way back to the cottage. With a choice of two restaurants, The Manor House Restaurant and The Walled Garden Restaurant. Tel:01769 560501
Northcote Manor
An elegant former Victorian Gentleman's Manor House set on a hill above the Taw Valley. A good place for a cocktail on your way back to the cottage. With a choice of two restaurants, The Manor House Restaurant and The Walled Garden Restaurant. Tel:01769 560501

Getting Around

One of the nearest places for Petrol. Also late night grocery /wine etc shopping,
Lapford Cross MOT Service Centre & Car Sales
One of the nearest places for Petrol. Also late night grocery /wine etc shopping,
Will pick up from Exeter Station
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Exeter North
Pinhoe Road
Will pick up from Exeter Station