Robert & Francesca's Guidebook
Places to Eat
Nawab
10 Bridge StreetIn Tiverton, 4 miles away; good Indian food. Excellent for takeaway as well as dining in.
Bickleigh is about 6 miles south of Tiverton.
Small craft shop and good food menu. Outside tables. Peacocks can often be heard.
25 locals recommend
Bickleigh Mill
Bickleigh is about 6 miles south of Tiverton.
Small craft shop and good food menu. Outside tables. Peacocks can often be heard.
In Bickleigh, about 6 miles south of Tiverton. Good menu and outside seating next to a fast flowing river.
16 locals recommend
Fishermans Cot Tiverton by Marston's Inn
In Bickleigh, about 6 miles south of Tiverton. Good menu and outside seating next to a fast flowing river.
The Globe Inn
High StreetIn Sampford Peverell, about 14 miles from the Cottage. Good menu.
A Hungry Horse pub on the A38 just outside Taunton, 25 miles from the Cottage. Good, reasonably priced, meals.
Stonegallows Inn
StonegallowsA Hungry Horse pub on the A38 just outside Taunton, 25 miles from the Cottage. Good, reasonably priced, meals.
The Butterleigh Inn
Good food and ambience in a small Devon village, about 7 miles from the Cottage.
The Royal Oak Exmoor
Halse LaneNice food and ambience on Exmoor, about 16 miles from the Cottage.
The Great British Takeaway
West Exe SouthGood for Fish and Chips; in Tiverton, 4 miles from the Cottage.
Mumbai Kitchen
46-48 Bampton StreetGood Indian food; in Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage.
Frou Frou
43 Gold StIn Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage.
Food Stores
Nearest Food Store; in Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage. Has a good café.
7 locals recommend
Morrisons
Nearest Food Store; in Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage. Has a good café.
Tesco Superstore
Blundell's RoadIn Tiverton, about 5 miles from the Cottage.
Swimming Pool & Gym
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Bolham RoadNearest public Swimming Pool. In Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage.
Snap Fitness Tiverton
2 Kennedy WayGym in Tiverton, about 4 miles from the Cottage.
Fun park
Day visitors may be welcome when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Open from 9:30am to 6pm. About 25 miles north of the Cottage.
10 locals recommend
Butlin's Minehead Resort
Warren RoadDay visitors may be welcome when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Open from 9:30am to 6pm. About 25 miles north of the Cottage.
In Bickleigh, next to Bickleigh Mill, about 6 miles south of Tiverton. Train rides, model railways, model village, indoor play coaches, and outdoor play areas all set within a former railway station on the Exe Valley line. It is possible to take dogs on the train. Dogs are allowed in all outdoor areas around the site but not in the buildings.
15 locals recommend
Devon Railway Centre
In Bickleigh, next to Bickleigh Mill, about 6 miles south of Tiverton. Train rides, model railways, model village, indoor play coaches, and outdoor play areas all set within a former railway station on the Exe Valley line. It is possible to take dogs on the train. Dogs are allowed in all outdoor areas around the site but not in the buildings.
In Willand, near Cullompton, about 16 miles from the Cottage. Fun for all ages (subject to height restrictions), both children and adults. 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities.
22 locals recommend
Diggerland
In Willand, near Cullompton, about 16 miles from the Cottage. Fun for all ages (subject to height restrictions), both children and adults. 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities.
Sightseeing
Tiverton Castle
Park HillGrand Western Canal
Knightshayes Court
National Trust property
Killerton House
National Trust property.
Petrol/Gas stations
Morrisons Petrol Station
Kennedy WayTesco Petrol Station
Blundell's Road