Devon food and drink is pure pleasure, and visitors to Devon can expect a choice of superior local produce in Devon hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs. Devon has numerous farmers markets across the county as well, for hooking into for a choice of organic produce and more. A number of renowned chefs and celebrities own restaurants in Devon, sometimes within hotels. There's also a choice of exquisite restaurants with rooms in Devon holiday hotspots like Exeter, Sidmouth and Lynton and Lynmouth.
Get ready to wine and dine, whether it's in one of Devon's many luxury hotels with fine restaurants and leisure facilities, or in one of Devon's many historic coaching inns and pubs where you can sample delicious Devon cider and Devon Real Ale. The West Country is renowned for it's food, and here in Devon hotels and guesthouses you can sample some of the West Country's choice of fruit, vegetables, meat, cream and cheese, as well as beer, cider and wine. Thriving Devon farming communities supply Devon accommodations, and often you'll see that Devon guesthouses and hotels state they use local produce, which is often organic. Vegetarians and vegans are particularly well catered for in the South Hams area - check out Totnes for a vegetarian and vegan hotspot, with a bohemian alternative edge too!
Devon hosts a number of food festivals throughout the year, especially in the heart of Devon and farming country. There's a choice of local shops as well selling fine Devon local produce, and farms often open their doors to guests (they may have B&B accommodation on offer too), so you can buy fresh Devon food direct! It's all here in Devon, celebrity chefs, delicious gourmet menus, hearty homemade food, organic local produce and that Devon cider - the best!
Greenhill Cottages - Newton Abbot
Two luxury self catering cottages, formerly a barn. Lovingly renovated to a very high standard. Close to Newton Abbot and stunning countryside. Sleeps 4-6
£280 to £950 Per week (seasonal)
Vegetarian and vegan diet requirements are the norm these days so hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation venues will usually offer menus to suit all tastes, vegetarian alternatives at breakfast as standard across Devon, from Torquay to Ilfracombe.
Healthy options abound in Devon hotel restaurants. If you've opted for a Devon self-catering holiday then get ready for some of the best restaurants and historic country inns offering superb Devon food! Look to South Hams and historic Totnes for some of the best vegetarian and vegan choice of restaurants and guesthouses and hotels catering for specialist diets. Check out the choice of restaurants in Exeter, Plymouth, Sidmouth and around Dartmoor in charming Devon spots like Ashburton and Okehampton for superb restaurants.
Guesthouses are increasingly springing up offering vegetarian and gluten free breakfasts - we need more of them!! Check out the Vegetarian Society UK's website at www.vegsoc.org for further info. Also, www.vegdining.com has a most useful database of vegetarian and vegan eating houses across the UK, including Devon.
Many restaurants within Devon B&B guesthouses and small hotels are family run, offering a sumptuous choice of fresh local produce, often organically grown. So, if you're looking for romantic dinners for two, or hearty homecooked Devon produce, fresh from one of the many local farms and farmers' markets, choose from many Devon B&B guesthouses and character hotels.
There's some fabulous large character historic country manor hotels in Devon offering excellent catering facilities for large parties including banquet services with private bars - perfect for celebrations and weddings. Expect an extensive menu choice ranging from A La Carte/Table d'hote menus to more traditional menu choices. In such venues everything's 'all in', including catering and restaurant facilities, entertainment, and of course your accommodation is just upstairs as you'll be wanting to sample excellent choices of Devon wines and real ales and of course a selection of Devon Cider!
The 'restaurant with rooms' experience is highly recommended, and you'll find a selection of these across Devon. Some superb restaurants provide luxury accommodation above select restaurants, often because they are located off the beaten track, perhaps in superb walking country. No need to rush fine dining - it's a great idea!
The AA Rosette Awards are given to UK restaurants annually which achieve the highest standards in food quality. Many Rosette Awards are given to restaurants within hotels, or increasingly to restaurants which provide rooms. The awards are recognised as prestigious by leading chefs, a sure sign that they hint at fine dining excellence.
Check out the AA Restaurant Guide in book form or also on the web at 'theaa.com'. This guide lists 1800 of the best places to eat in Britain, and is based on AA inspections and Rosette Awards. There's also plenty of information on wines, prices and where to find restaurant venues. For advice on smoke free restaurants and guesthouses, hotels and other accommodation types check out www.smokefree.co.uk.
A growing trend is the growing number of restaurants that provide a Bed & Breakfast service, offering a small number of rooms. You can enjoy your good 'knees up', and then tottor upstairs to your room! Check out the choice in cultural centres such as Exeter where you'll find a few restaurants with rooms, or indeed Plymouth and the South Hams area. We're talking luxury B&Bs here, with the odd four poster as standard. Devon restaurants with rooms are the perfect romantic Devon getaway. Many of these are idyllic and historic converted buildings, adding extra charm, character and romance to the setting.
You'll find many good food restaurants in Devon providing accommodation, often ones which have established reputations in offering the finest cuisine prepared by renowned chefs and are located in historic and romantic buildings, some dating back to the 16th century. Find restaurants in idyllic coastal Devon locations like Sidmouth. B&B guest houses in Devon make perfect venues for the leisure visitor, and many are idyllically located in the Devon countryside and interior.
Guests often return to the same venues again and again, building up friendships with owners. Hearty breakfasts, individual service, unique style, superb country or coastal settings, personal advice and tourism tips are all a part of the guest house experience. Food is usually homemade and sourced from local produce, which is superb in Devon with it's host of farmers markets, organic produce and a choice of real ales. Your never a number in a guest house! You'll find a few off shore islands in Devon too, for ultimate luxurious B&B service. Check out Lundy Island for the ultimate in island guest house service, and a uniquely different B&B Devon Break.Restaurants with Accommodation in Yorkshire Restaurants with Accommodation in the Northwest Restaurants with Accommodation in the Lake District
Greenhill Cottages - Newton Abbot
Two luxury self catering cottages, formerly a barn. Lovingly renovated to a very high standard. Close to Newton Abbot and stunning countryside. Sleeps 4-6
£280 to £950 Per week (seasonal)