Karen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Views from the village across the Estuary plus places to eat and drink.
Lovely place to visit! Tour the house and gardens of this family owned castle. Worth checking their website to see events that are on throughout the year!
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Castelo de Powderham
Lovely place to visit! Tour the house and gardens of this family owned castle. Worth checking their website to see events that are on throughout the year!
Beautiful botanical gardens with lovely walks through different areas of shrubs and trees. Cafe and gift shop and only a 15 minute drive from The Curlew at Budleigh Salterton.
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Jardim Botânico de Bicton Park
Beautiful botanical gardens with lovely walks through different areas of shrubs and trees. Cafe and gift shop and only a 15 minute drive from The Curlew at Budleigh Salterton.
Exmouth beach is a must! 2 miles of Sandy beach stretching from the Marina at one end to Orcombe Point and the Jurassic coast at the other. Always plenty going on including water sports, land train, boat trips, open top bus rides and walks across the cliff top to Sandy Bay. Lots of places to stop and eat and drink including the new Mickeys beach bar and restaurant ran by Michael Caines of Lympstone Manor. The cycle path runs along the length of the promenade and bikes can be hired from Exmouth town centre which is a short walk away. Only a 5 minute drive from The Curlew or one stop on the train from the village or the number 57 bus which takes you into the town square.
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Exmouth Beach
3 Queen's DrExmouth beach is a must! 2 miles of Sandy beach stretching from the Marina at one end to Orcombe Point and the Jurassic coast at the other. Always plenty going on including water sports, land train, boat trips, open top bus rides and walks across the cliff top to Sandy Bay. Lots of places to stop and eat and drink including the new Mickeys beach bar and restaurant ran by Michael Caines of Lympstone Manor. The cycle path runs along the length of the promenade and bikes can be hired from Exmouth town centre which is a short walk away. Only a 5 minute drive from The Curlew or one stop on the train from the village or the number 57 bus which takes you into the town square.
Food scene
Darts Farm is a famous for its high quality farm produce, meats and artisan products. Plenty of outside space for walking or using the picnic tables and teepee for your takeaway. The cafe is highly recommended for its high quality food. Always busy so best to put your name down first and they will call you when your table is ready. You can easily spend your time browsing the lovely homeware and gifts in their shop while you wait.
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Darts Farm Restaurant
Darts Farm is a famous for its high quality farm produce, meats and artisan products. Plenty of outside space for walking or using the picnic tables and teepee for your takeaway. The cafe is highly recommended for its high quality food. Always busy so best to put your name down first and they will call you when your table is ready. You can easily spend your time browsing the lovely homeware and gifts in their shop while you wait.
For a special occasion or simply just for a treat Lympstone Manor owned by the well know Michelin star chef Michael Caines is only short drive or walk away from The Curlew. You can treat yourself to afternoon tea, lunch or one of their tasting menus. A real treat for foodies who enjoy fine dining.
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Lympstone Manor
Courtlands LaneFor a special occasion or simply just for a treat Lympstone Manor owned by the well know Michelin star chef Michael Caines is only short drive or walk away from The Curlew. You can treat yourself to afternoon tea, lunch or one of their tasting menus. A real treat for foodies who enjoy fine dining.
Walking distance to The Curlew! Lovely cosy village pub with a restaurant and plenty of outdoor seating. Great log burners inside and out during winter months! Serves coffee and cakes each morning and is open for lunch and dinner. Menus available to view on their website. Worth booking to reserve a table but walk ins also available.
Dog friendly in certain areas of the pub so let them know when booking if bringing your dog.
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The Swan Inn
The StrandWalking distance to The Curlew! Lovely cosy village pub with a restaurant and plenty of outdoor seating. Great log burners inside and out during winter months! Serves coffee and cakes each morning and is open for lunch and dinner. Menus available to view on their website. Worth booking to reserve a table but walk ins also available.
Dog friendly in certain areas of the pub so let them know when booking if bringing your dog.
Another pub walking distance from The Curlew! Although more restaurant style food it also has a small bar and outdoor seating. Sample menu on their website and worth booking in advance as gets busy.
Dog friendly in bar area! Let them know if booking for a meal if bringing your dog.
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The Redwing Inn
Church RoadAnother pub walking distance from The Curlew! Although more restaurant style food it also has a small bar and outdoor seating. Sample menu on their website and worth booking in advance as gets busy.
Dog friendly in bar area! Let them know if booking for a meal if bringing your dog.
The globe is another pub within walking distance of The Curlew! Newly taken over and refurbished in 2021 serving drinks and food. Menu to be found on their website where bookings can also be made online.
Dog friendly throughout pub.
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The Globe
34 Fore StThe globe is another pub within walking distance of The Curlew! Newly taken over and refurbished in 2021 serving drinks and food. Menu to be found on their website where bookings can also be made online.
Dog friendly throughout pub.
An old coaching inn found on the Exmouth road just before you reach The Curlew. Daily carvery and discounts for over 55’s! Pub style food menu and large garden. The closest to us only a few minutes walk along the road. Worth booking if you can but possible to walk in and get a table.
Dog friendly in bar and 1st part of restaurant area. Let them know when booking that you’re bringing your dog.
The Saddlers
Exmouth RoadAn old coaching inn found on the Exmouth road just before you reach The Curlew. Daily carvery and discounts for over 55’s! Pub style food menu and large garden. The closest to us only a few minutes walk along the road. Worth booking if you can but possible to walk in and get a table.
Dog friendly in bar and 1st part of restaurant area. Let them know when booking that you’re bringing your dog.
Great little fish restaurant in neighbouring Topsham. Had a lovely birthday meal there. Set price menu for 2 or 3 courses. 10 minute drive away or a couple of stops away on the train from the village. Also reachable on the number 57 bus.
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The Galley Restaurant
41 Fore StGreat little fish restaurant in neighbouring Topsham. Had a lovely birthday meal there. Set price menu for 2 or 3 courses. 10 minute drive away or a couple of stops away on the train from the village. Also reachable on the number 57 bus.
City/town information
Exeter City is only a 20 minute drive or take the train from Lympstone Village to Exeter Central or the number 57 bus from The Saddlers pub just outside The Curlew. Highly recommended for its historical buildings such as the magnificent Cathedral. The RAM museum is well worth a visit and is just along from the station and free to enter. Obviously a must for keen shoppers for a bit of retail therapy. All the usual stores plus more unique and quirky shops in the famous Gandy Street. Many places to eat and drink with the famous The Ivy which opened last year. Worth going just to admire the decor! The Quay is also lovely for a walk along the river with a stop off to eat and drink and browse the craft shops.
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Exeter
Exeter City is only a 20 minute drive or take the train from Lympstone Village to Exeter Central or the number 57 bus from The Saddlers pub just outside The Curlew. Highly recommended for its historical buildings such as the magnificent Cathedral. The RAM museum is well worth a visit and is just along from the station and free to enter. Obviously a must for keen shoppers for a bit of retail therapy. All the usual stores plus more unique and quirky shops in the famous Gandy Street. Many places to eat and drink with the famous The Ivy which opened last year. Worth going just to admire the decor! The Quay is also lovely for a walk along the river with a stop off to eat and drink and browse the craft shops.