Bids' Guidebook
Food scene
This cafe is our frequent stop on cycle rides. It is within walking distance from the Studio. Good coffee, cake & light snacks.
Not open Monday.
Long Ash Garden Centre
This cafe is our frequent stop on cycle rides. It is within walking distance from the Studio. Good coffee, cake & light snacks.
Not open Monday.
Our nearest pub for a quick, good, evening meal. Tel 01822 853567. We like the room behind the bar. If you are in a rush- The Horrabridge chippie is nearby, order over the phone & collect. Tel 01822 854464
26 locals recommend
The London Inn
8 Church RdOur nearest pub for a quick, good, evening meal. Tel 01822 853567. We like the room behind the bar. If you are in a rush- The Horrabridge chippie is nearby, order over the phone & collect. Tel 01822 854464
A favourite cafe in Yelverton to stop at for breakfast, the coffee is delicious- after a circuit of Burrator, Sheepstor & Goodameavy an excellent place for lunch.
Not open Mondays.
We particularly enjoy Friday Fajitas.
6 locals recommend
The Game Larder
A favourite cafe in Yelverton to stop at for breakfast, the coffee is delicious- after a circuit of Burrator, Sheepstor & Goodameavy an excellent place for lunch.
Not open Mondays.
We particularly enjoy Friday Fajitas.
The Leaping Salmon
Whitchurch Road Our nearest Gastro pub-quite recently under new management.
Repeatedly in top 50 Gastropubs & Michelin bib Gormaund. Our Tavistock friends favourite pub. Lots of outside seating.
54 locals recommend
The Cornish Arms
15 West StRepeatedly in top 50 Gastropubs & Michelin bib Gormaund. Our Tavistock friends favourite pub. Lots of outside seating.
A frequent stop for lunch on Sunday cycle rides. We enjoy sitting in the garden. Good food & service, never disappoints.
19 locals recommend
Peter Tavy Inn
A frequent stop for lunch on Sunday cycle rides. We enjoy sitting in the garden. Good food & service, never disappoints.
Welcoming atmosphere. Tavistock owner keen rider - so cyclist theme. Even a Lance Armstrong pizza.
10% off if you arrive on two wheels..
18 locals recommend
Church Lane
1 Church LnWelcoming atmosphere. Tavistock owner keen rider - so cyclist theme. Even a Lance Armstrong pizza.
10% off if you arrive on two wheels..
A lovely stop after a walk on the moor. The fire in the bar, always welcome on a chilly day.
17 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
A lovely stop after a walk on the moor. The fire in the bar, always welcome on a chilly day.
Have to admit we haven't stopped here- but there has recently been lots of changes to eat outside, so we mean to.
The Burrator Inn
Have to admit we haven't stopped here- but there has recently been lots of changes to eat outside, so we mean to.
A few guests have walked here, (Buckland Monachorum) across the moor for Sunday lunch. Always popular - booking essential.
9 locals recommend
Drake Manor Inn
The VillageA few guests have walked here, (Buckland Monachorum) across the moor for Sunday lunch. Always popular - booking essential.
Created by Alex Pollizi -original gardens by Humphy Repton .
Fabulous afternoon teas.
28 locals recommend
Hotel Endsleigh
Created by Alex Pollizi -original gardens by Humphy Repton .
Fabulous afternoon teas.
It is well worth the investment of doing a course here. Always an intensive day with so much information packed in. Chefs tips are invaluable.
17 locals recommend
Ashburton Cookery School & Chefs Academy
It is well worth the investment of doing a course here. Always an intensive day with so much information packed in. Chefs tips are invaluable.
Sightseeing
The village of Calstock has a friendly pub & ice cream shop. The river walk along to Cotehele is particularly lovely.
The Calstock ferry runs river trips in summer.
Google 'calstock water sports centre" to hire canoes or paddle boards.
6 locals recommend
Calstock Arts Centre
3 Lower KellyThe village of Calstock has a friendly pub & ice cream shop. The river walk along to Cotehele is particularly lovely.
The Calstock ferry runs river trips in summer.
Google 'calstock water sports centre" to hire canoes or paddle boards.
Wonderful garden & arboretum-particularly in Spring. The previous Head Gardener Keith Wiley has also created his own garden, ‘Wildside’ nearby, which opens rarely but is worth checking online, keen gardeners travel the length of the country to visit it.
34 locals recommend
The Garden House
Pound RoadWonderful garden & arboretum-particularly in Spring. The previous Head Gardener Keith Wiley has also created his own garden, ‘Wildside’ nearby, which opens rarely but is worth checking online, keen gardeners travel the length of the country to visit it.
At low tide you can cross the River Tavy on granite walk way & walk to Bere Ferres. At high tide it is a good spot to canoe, or hire paddle boards. Should you want to hire a paddle board -Contact South west SUP to find when they are next here.
8 locals recommend
Lopwell Dam
Watery LaneAt low tide you can cross the River Tavy on granite walk way & walk to Bere Ferres. At high tide it is a good spot to canoe, or hire paddle boards. Should you want to hire a paddle board -Contact South west SUP to find when they are next here.
Our favourite beach set amongst rolling Devon hills. Used as the film scene for Sense & Sensibility.
55 locals recommend
Mothecombe Beach
Our favourite beach set amongst rolling Devon hills. Used as the film scene for Sense & Sensibility.
Definitely a place to spend a wet day. Whilst in Plymouth explore the Barbican, Mayflower steps & Plymouth Hoe.
208 locals recommend
National Marine Aquarium
Definitely a place to spend a wet day. Whilst in Plymouth explore the Barbican, Mayflower steps & Plymouth Hoe.
Royal William Yard is interesting to visit. Beautifully restored- intriguing shops & places to eat. You can climb the steps and walk along the sea front to Devils point which overlooks Drake’s island. There is a regular 3 point ferry service from Royal William Yard to the Barbican & Mount Edgecombe.
150 locals recommend
Royal William Yard
Royal William Yard is interesting to visit. Beautifully restored- intriguing shops & places to eat. You can climb the steps and walk along the sea front to Devils point which overlooks Drake’s island. There is a regular 3 point ferry service from Royal William Yard to the Barbican & Mount Edgecombe.
A passenger foot ferry linking Plymouth to Mount Edgecombe- with coastal path to Kingsand & Cawsand.
21 locals recommend
Cremyll Ferry
A passenger foot ferry linking Plymouth to Mount Edgecombe- with coastal path to Kingsand & Cawsand.
The Torpoint ferry links Plymouth to the Rame peninsula. A frequent service which makes the beaches of of Whitsand, Freathy- accessible.
9 locals recommend
Torpoint Ferry
4 Ferry StThe Torpoint ferry links Plymouth to the Rame peninsula. A frequent service which makes the beaches of of Whitsand, Freathy- accessible.
The home of Sir Francis Drake with a medieval barn.
National Trust.
51 locals recommend
Buckland Abbey
The home of Sir Francis Drake with a medieval barn.
National Trust.
Can be reached by bicycle from here on route 27. The cafe & grounds accessible without National Trust membership.
62 locals recommend
National Trust - Saltram
Can be reached by bicycle from here on route 27. The cafe & grounds accessible without National Trust membership.
Tree Surfers
High ropes course at Gulworthy, & part of Tamar Trails.
A local landmark & good starting place from which to explore Dartmoor. You can walk to Sheepstor, Crazywell pool or Dittsworthy Warren, (where Warhorse was filmed.)
52 locals recommend
Burrator Reservoir
A local landmark & good starting place from which to explore Dartmoor. You can walk to Sheepstor, Crazywell pool or Dittsworthy Warren, (where Warhorse was filmed.)
Based at the start of Plym valley trail at Coypool_ has tandems, e bikes, trailers & tagalongs for whole family. tel 07577279928
Plymouth Bike Hire
Coypool RoadBased at the start of Plym valley trail at Coypool_ has tandems, e bikes, trailers & tagalongs for whole family. tel 07577279928
Lydford Gorge has the wonderful white lady waterfall & river walk.
82 locals recommend
Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 SouthgateLydford Gorge has the wonderful white lady waterfall & river walk.
Cycle hire at Sourton is a good bike hire shop serving The Granite way. This runs to Okehampton station, via the Meldon reservoir & viaduct. Pump & pedal worth a stop for coffee. Our gang enjoyed hiring & cycling home via Lydford, then Brentor with lunch at The Elephants Nest. Bike hire in different hands since pandemic but is still using same good quality bikes.
Devon Cycle Hire Ltd
Cycle hire at Sourton is a good bike hire shop serving The Granite way. This runs to Okehampton station, via the Meldon reservoir & viaduct. Pump & pedal worth a stop for coffee. Our gang enjoyed hiring & cycling home via Lydford, then Brentor with lunch at The Elephants Nest. Bike hire in different hands since pandemic but is still using same good quality bikes.
Local swimming pool with baby pool, slide & wet & wild sessions. Plus new gym. It is situated in Tavistock Park, so double the entertainment on each visit.
14 locals recommend
Meadowlands Leisure Pool
Local swimming pool with baby pool, slide & wet & wild sessions. Plus new gym. It is situated in Tavistock Park, so double the entertainment on each visit.
Olympic pool in Tavistock, part of Mount Kelly School, which has a reputation for training swimmers, open to the public for several hours each day.
Mount Kelly Swim Centre
Parkwood RoadOlympic pool in Tavistock, part of Mount Kelly School, which has a reputation for training swimmers, open to the public for several hours each day.
The Barn Climbing Centre
Our kids like this place on a wet day. Milton Abbot.
To celebrate 400 years since the Mayflower we have a new museum & Art Centre called the Box. A showcase of archaeology, natural history, fine & decorative arts, photography etc
56 locals recommend
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Tavistock PlaceTo celebrate 400 years since the Mayflower we have a new museum & Art Centre called the Box. A showcase of archaeology, natural history, fine & decorative arts, photography etc
Morwellham quay was of importance in the area's Mining history. It is an English Heritage site, and former Port.
It has been asleep for a few years but plans to re open in 2022. The railway into the mine is being rebuilt. A new kids soft play centre opened. We like to canoe up to Morwellham for an evening meal at The Ship.
8 locals recommend
Morwellham Quay
Morwellham quay was of importance in the area's Mining history. It is an English Heritage site, and former Port.
It has been asleep for a few years but plans to re open in 2022. The railway into the mine is being rebuilt. A new kids soft play centre opened. We like to canoe up to Morwellham for an evening meal at The Ship.
Foggintor Quarry
B3212A Dartmoor walk with an easy track & lovely views.
City/town information
A lovely town to wander around. V. Creative, influenced by Dartington estate.
351 locals recommend
Totnes
A lovely town to wander around. V. Creative, influenced by Dartington estate.
Tavistock covered market, is worth a wander through. Good farmers market alternate Saturdays. Dan the fish adds character on Tuesdays. Surrounded by shops- the cheese shop is renowned, De la Torres olives ditto & Dukes outdoor cafe. The old Police station and law courts nearby, are now restored into museum.
Pannier Market
Tavistock covered market, is worth a wander through. Good farmers market alternate Saturdays. Dan the fish adds character on Tuesdays. Surrounded by shops- the cheese shop is renowned, De la Torres olives ditto & Dukes outdoor cafe. The old Police station and law courts nearby, are now restored into museum.
Tavistock arts centre for films, music nights, local amateur dramatics etc
14 locals recommend
The Wharf
Tavistock arts centre for films, music nights, local amateur dramatics etc
It is worth checking the what’s on page on the Theatre Royal website as we occasionally get shows here before they open in London.
91 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeIt is worth checking the what’s on page on the Theatre Royal website as we occasionally get shows here before they open in London.