Owl's Retreat Guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite restaurant in Holsworthy. It is medium priced with very friendly service and great food. It has a cosy space in the bar by the fire. Reservations are advised and they may not be open all nights. 2 miles, 5 minute drive away.
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The Rydon Inn
A3072This is our favorite restaurant in Holsworthy. It is medium priced with very friendly service and great food. It has a cosy space in the bar by the fire. Reservations are advised and they may not be open all nights. 2 miles, 5 minute drive away.
This is our favourite restauarnt for special occasions. It is medium to high priced but well worth the trip and the money. Located in Dartmoor, this traditional Devon Longhouse has a superb choice of food and drink. The beer garden is lovely in the summer. Reservations are recommended and may not be open all days. 22 miles, 31 minute drive away.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Bearslake Inn
LakeThis is our favourite restauarnt for special occasions. It is medium to high priced but well worth the trip and the money. Located in Dartmoor, this traditional Devon Longhouse has a superb choice of food and drink. The beer garden is lovely in the summer. Reservations are recommended and may not be open all days. 22 miles, 31 minute drive away.
This is one of the most picturesque restaurants on the nearby Cornish coast. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks. Lovely views over Widemouth Bay in Bude and a nice play area for children. Dog friendly. Reservations are recommended and may not be open all days. 13 miles, 23 minute drive away.
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Bay View Inn
This is one of the most picturesque restaurants on the nearby Cornish coast. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks. Lovely views over Widemouth Bay in Bude and a nice play area for children. Dog friendly. Reservations are recommended and may not be open all days. 13 miles, 23 minute drive away.
Strawberry Fields is one of the most comprehensive farm shops nearby and they have a restaurant that serves a very popular Sunday Roast Lunch. Reservations are required for the restaurant. 12 mile, 20 minute drive away.
44 moradores locais recomendam
Lifton Farm Shop
Fore StreetStrawberry Fields is one of the most comprehensive farm shops nearby and they have a restaurant that serves a very popular Sunday Roast Lunch. Reservations are required for the restaurant. 12 mile, 20 minute drive away.
If you're visiting Summerleaze Beach, this is a handy place to get a meal and a drink. Located high, overlooking the beach it has a medium priced pub type menu and great views out to sea.
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Life's A Beach
If you're visiting Summerleaze Beach, this is a handy place to get a meal and a drink. Located high, overlooking the beach it has a medium priced pub type menu and great views out to sea.
This is our favourite local pub. Inexpensive, yet quality dining & drinks. Is dog friendly and has an outdoor dining area. Reservations are recommended,may not be open every day. 6 mile, 12 minute drive away
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The Village Inn
2 Jubilee CtThis is our favourite local pub. Inexpensive, yet quality dining & drinks. Is dog friendly and has an outdoor dining area. Reservations are recommended,may not be open every day. 6 mile, 12 minute drive away
Beaches
This beautiful beach is a great place to visit anytime of year and is extremely popular in summer. It is dog friendly all year round. A sea pool, opened in 1930, nestled at the foot of the cliffs is cleaned & filled daily by the tide. There are surf schools and paid parking available onsite. Beach Huts may be bookable daily or weekly from £10 - £20 per day by contacting the Bude Tourist Information Centre. 11 miles, 25 minute drive away.
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Praia de Summerleaze
Summerleaze CrescentThis beautiful beach is a great place to visit anytime of year and is extremely popular in summer. It is dog friendly all year round. A sea pool, opened in 1930, nestled at the foot of the cliffs is cleaned & filled daily by the tide. There are surf schools and paid parking available onsite. Beach Huts may be bookable daily or weekly from £10 - £20 per day by contacting the Bude Tourist Information Centre. 11 miles, 25 minute drive away.
This is Bude's second beach, right next to Summerleaze. This beautiful beach is a great place to visit anytime of year and is extremely popular in summer. It is dog friendly in the winter months but dogs are not allowed in the summer. There is a restaurant and paid parking available onsite. Beach Huts may be bookable daily or weekly from £10 - £20 per day by contacting the Bude Tourist Information Centre. 11 miles, 25 minute drive away.
42 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Crooklets
South West Coast PathThis is Bude's second beach, right next to Summerleaze. This beautiful beach is a great place to visit anytime of year and is extremely popular in summer. It is dog friendly in the winter months but dogs are not allowed in the summer. There is a restaurant and paid parking available onsite. Beach Huts may be bookable daily or weekly from £10 - £20 per day by contacting the Bude Tourist Information Centre. 11 miles, 25 minute drive away.
Widemouth Bay Beach is 3 miles south of Bude and can be less busy than the beaches in Bude during the summer. There are surf schools and paid parking available onsite. Viewing spots with free parking are available at both ends of the beach. Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the southern section of the beach (Black Rock). The northern part operates a seasonal dog ban between May 15th and September 30th. 14 miles, 21 minute drive away.
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Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay Beach is 3 miles south of Bude and can be less busy than the beaches in Bude during the summer. There are surf schools and paid parking available onsite. Viewing spots with free parking are available at both ends of the beach. Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the southern section of the beach (Black Rock). The northern part operates a seasonal dog ban between May 15th and September 30th. 14 miles, 21 minute drive away.
Sightseeing
A picturesque, ancient, fishing village that was once owned by the Queen of England. Visitors park at the top of a 400 foot cliff and walk or take donkeys or sledges down its steep, cobbled streets to the ancient fishing harbour and 14th century quay. Coastal walks, boat and fishing trips can be taken from the village. There is a moderate per person charge for admission that include cark parking and admission to a few attractions. 22 mile, 36 minute drive away.
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Clovelly
A picturesque, ancient, fishing village that was once owned by the Queen of England. Visitors park at the top of a 400 foot cliff and walk or take donkeys or sledges down its steep, cobbled streets to the ancient fishing harbour and 14th century quay. Coastal walks, boat and fishing trips can be taken from the village. There is a moderate per person charge for admission that include cark parking and admission to a few attractions. 22 mile, 36 minute drive away.
Based from the Hartland Quay Hotel, visitors can enjoy beach and coastal walks, visit the Shipwreck Museum and Gift Shop or get a drink in the Wreckers Retreat Bar. There are stunning views of huge cliffs, sandy & rocky beaches and Lundy Island. 22 mile, 40 minute drive away.
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Hartland Quay
Based from the Hartland Quay Hotel, visitors can enjoy beach and coastal walks, visit the Shipwreck Museum and Gift Shop or get a drink in the Wreckers Retreat Bar. There are stunning views of huge cliffs, sandy & rocky beaches and Lundy Island. 22 mile, 40 minute drive away.
If you are interested in crystal, this is a must see. The "home of British Crystal" offers a visitors' centre telling the story of Dartington Crystal, a self guided tour through a working crystal factory and a shop that offers a big selection and special offers on glass and crystal. There is also an onsite cafe. 17 mile, 30 minute drive away.
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Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden CloseIf you are interested in crystal, this is a must see. The "home of British Crystal" offers a visitors' centre telling the story of Dartington Crystal, a self guided tour through a working crystal factory and a shop that offers a big selection and special offers on glass and crystal. There is also an onsite cafe. 17 mile, 30 minute drive away.
Boscastle is a tiny port with a natural harbour on a beautiful stretch of coastline. There is a Witchcraft Museum and boat trips depart from the harbour for nearby Long Island, where Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins can be spotted. 24 mile, 45 minute drive away.
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Boscastle Harbour
Boscastle is a tiny port with a natural harbour on a beautiful stretch of coastline. There is a Witchcraft Museum and boat trips depart from the harbour for nearby Long Island, where Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins can be spotted. 24 mile, 45 minute drive away.
Port Isaac has been a working fishing village since the early 14th century. The main location for the hit television series, 'Poldark' it has a picturesque mix of granite & slate-fronted houses, narrow winding streets and stunning, wave-battered coastline. Fishing and sightseeing trips are available from the harbour. 35 mile, 55 minute drive away.
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Port Isaac
Port Isaac has been a working fishing village since the early 14th century. The main location for the hit television series, 'Poldark' it has a picturesque mix of granite & slate-fronted houses, narrow winding streets and stunning, wave-battered coastline. Fishing and sightseeing trips are available from the harbour. 35 mile, 55 minute drive away.
Days Out
Two Tamar lakes, Upper and Lower, offer a variety of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing and windsurfing. There are pay and display park parks at both lakes & paths connect the two for extended walks. 10 mile, 23 minute drive away.
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Tamar Lakes Watersports
Upper Tamar LakeTwo Tamar lakes, Upper and Lower, offer a variety of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing and windsurfing. There are pay and display park parks at both lakes & paths connect the two for extended walks. 10 mile, 23 minute drive away.
A great place for a short day trip or a family day out in beautiful countryside. Roadford Lake is a reservoir that offers a wide range of activities from kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing, to archery, climbing, fishing, walking and cycling. There is also a visitors' centre with paid parking, seating and a cafe / gift shop. 10 mile, 20 minute drive away.
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Roadford Lake
A great place for a short day trip or a family day out in beautiful countryside. Roadford Lake is a reservoir that offers a wide range of activities from kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing, to archery, climbing, fishing, walking and cycling. There is also a visitors' centre with paid parking, seating and a cafe / gift shop. 10 mile, 20 minute drive away.
The Royal Horticultural Society's garden at Rosemoor is a magical place for keen gardners. There are more than 65 acres of garden to explore take walks and picnic. There are also hundreds of events all year round. The shop offers top-quality plants, gifts and homeware. If you are not an RHS member there is an admission charge and prebooking is highly recommended. Check their website before your visit for a virtual tour and listing of current activities. 17 mile, 30 minute drive away.
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Jardim RHS Rosemoor
The Royal Horticultural Society's garden at Rosemoor is a magical place for keen gardners. There are more than 65 acres of garden to explore take walks and picnic. There are also hundreds of events all year round. The shop offers top-quality plants, gifts and homeware. If you are not an RHS member there is an admission charge and prebooking is highly recommended. Check their website before your visit for a virtual tour and listing of current activities. 17 mile, 30 minute drive away.
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Nearby Cycle Routes
There are a couple of 12 - 18 mile cycle routes that start at a parking lot that is a 1 mile, 3 minute drive from Owl's Retreat.
If you are interested, please look at Rides 4 & 5 at the following link:
https://www.ridetherubycountry.co.uk/cycling/ruby-country-cycling/
Ride 5 intersects with National Cycling Network Route 3 which runs from Lands End to Bristol.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-3/