"Retreat Yourself"
The North Devon coast offers more than wild and rugged natural beauty for your retreat. it’s a foodie’s haven with delicious local delicacies that simple can’t be beaten.
Indulge in a Devonshire Cream Tea
It’s cream first in these parts. No question. The ultimate holiday treat, oven-fresh crumbly scones with clotted cream and jam alongside a large pot of tea. You can’t get more English, can you? There’s plenty of cute tea rooms to be enjoyed all over North Devon, especially if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Why not upgrade to a glass of Prosecco to really make it something special!
Chow down on Crab Sandwiches
You can’t beat the fresh taste of wild crab packed in a warm oven-baked granary baguette. Crab meat is a really delicate sweet flavour with a flaky texture, you’ll be dreaming about them forever more! Clovelly is a great place to go and try one and enjoy the picturesque, cobbled streets and harbour views. Sunsets and freshly-caught Appledore oysters are the order of the day at The Glorious Oyster, Sandhills, Instow.
Relax with a Botanical Gin
We love nothing better than a chance to relax and have a drink with friends - what’s even better is if we have a pretty and tasty beverage in our hand too! Why not try a local multi award winning artisan gin when out in one of our local pubs or restaurants? Wicked Wolf Exmoor Gin is so flavourful you can have it on its own served over ice with a sprig of thyme.
Taste our Dairy Farming Heritage
Cheeseboards aren’t just for Christmas!Take advantage while you’re here and sample delicious locally made cheeses -Devon’s dairy farming heritage is strong so you’re onto a winner with the choices available. Curworthy Devon Oke is a hard cheese will go perfectly with some sourdough crackers as you chew the cud (pardon the dairy farming pun!) with friends over a good bottle of red. Feeling more indulgent, opt for a slice of creamy Sharpham Brie and a bowl of olives. Nip into a delicatessen or farm shop and you’ll find a great selection.