If you prefer to treat yoursleves rather than cooking Tracey and I can recommend a number of local Pubs and Restaurants which we have discovered and subsequently frequented over the last 7 years! Within walking distance of Copperfield we can reccommend the following restaurants and pubs: Great Mediterranean Cuisine from Cafecino Plus in Mill Street. Just click on following website for the full menu and details. Tel no 01237 4701330 www.cafecinoplus.com. Just over the bridge is The Kings Arms Inn. Good local beer and pub food. www.kingsarmsbideford.co.uk. The Bight and Crabby Dicks in Cooper Street are next door to each other. A great place for a beer or wine and then into The Bight for a nice meal. www.crabbydicks.co.uk. The Black Smith Arms is conveniantely located right on the Tarka Trail. Just walk out of Copperfield onto the Tarka Trail, turn left and the Blacksmiths is about 5 mins walk. Enjoy good pub food or a cool beer on the Tarka Terrace. The no is 01237 477747. A traditional local pub in Monkleigh ( 5 mins drive)is the The Bell Inn in Monkleigh. 1.5 miles. Please click bellinnmonkleigh.mysite.wanadoo.co.uk/. (web site still under construction) Jock and Sue serve a top notch Sunday Roast! Huge portions with lots of fresh vegatables. For a real local cosy atmosphere go the Bell. Food is served everyday along with a good selection of wine and beers. They can accommodate from 2 - 20 plus. Please say you are staying at Beaconside. Pretty Beer garden and local community shop round the back. Tel no 01805 622338. The Boathouse in Instow is one of our favourites. Situated accross the road from the beach and the fantastic sea views The Boathouse offers a great selection of meat and local fish dishes to be washed down with a large selection of wines and beers. Tel no 01271 861292. 10 mins drive from Beaconside Decks Restaurant is next door to the Boathouse. www.decksrestaurant.co.uk. This restaurant offers a real treat. For that special romantic meal there is nowhere better! Tel no 01271 860671. 10 mins drive from Beaconside. The Hoops Inn on the A39 towards Bude is a beautiful old thatched pub with a stunning menu. They offer bar meals and a restaurant area. Tel no 01237 451222. 15 mins drive from Beaconside. A nice afternoon walk at nearby Bucks Mill or Clovelly followed by a meal at Hoops to round off a perfect day. Broomhill Restaurant www.broomhillart.co.uk and Sculpture Gallery is a novel place in which to eat. Not only will you enjoy fabulous food but you can then take a stroll through the delightful grounds and enjoy some of the most unusual sculpture in this country. 40 mins drive from Beaconside. tel no 01271 850262 Although Padstow is about an hour and a half drive it is a great day out and whilst you are there you could go to reputedly the best fish restaurant in the South West,Rick stein's Seafood Restaurant. We are sure you will have a memorable meal. I can highly recommend the fresh oysters with chilli sausage washed down with a glass of Chablis to start! There are many more pubs and restaurants in the area and listed below are some we have visited and can recommend: Coach and Horses - Buckland Brewer 01237 451395. 5-10 mins drive. The Royal George - Appledore 01237 474335. 5-10 mins drive. Cyder Press -Weare Gifford 01237425517. 5 mins drive. Kings Arms Bideford - 01237 475196. 5 mins drive. The Quay -instow - 01271860624 - 5- 10 mins We will be adding many more place to eat shortly.

Recommended Places to Eat nr Beaconside,N.Devon. Recommended Places to Eat nr Beaconside,N.Devon. If you prefer to treat yoursleves rather than cooking Tracey and I can recommend a number of local Pubs and Restaurants which we have discovered and subsequently frequented over the last 6 years! The Boathouse in Instow is one of our favourites. Situated accross the road from the beach and the fantastic sea views The Boathouse offers a great selection of meat and local fish dishes to be washed down with a large selection of wines and beers. Tel no 01271 861292. 10 mins drive from Beaconside The Wayfarer Inn in Instow is a great atmospheric pub with good local ales and comprehensive menu always with Catch of the day fish. The number is Tel: 01271 860342 Decks Restaurant is next door to the Boathouse. and Sculpture Gallery is a novel place in which to eat. Not only will you enjoy fabulous food but you can then take a stroll through the delightful grounds and enjoy some of the most unusual sculpture in this country. 40 mins drive from Beaconside. tel no 01271 850262 In May 2007 The Bridge over the estuary opens and this will cut the journey time to Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe from Beaconside by upto 30 mins. A trip to Ilfracombe will take you to the world famous Damien Hirsts restaurant The Quay. All details can be found at. One of the places to be seen in North devon! A great restaurant to visit whilst in Woolacombe is The Boardwalk. www.theboardwalkwoolacombe.co.uk. The food is as spectacular as the views!!! Although Padstow is about an hour and a half drive it is a great day out and whilst you are there you could go to reputedly the best fish restaurant in the South West,Rick stein's Seafood Restaurant. We are sure you will have a memorable meal. I can highly recommend the fresh oysters with chilli sausage washed down with a glass of Chablis to start! Why not stay in Cornwall for dinner and try out another celebrity chefs restaurant, JamieOlivers Fifteen. All the details can be found on his website www.fifteencornwall.co.uk. Situated in Watergate Bay right on the beach, you will have a meal to remember! There are many more pubs and restaurants in the area and listed below are some we have visited and can recommend: Coach and Horses - Buckland Brewer 01237 451395. 5-10 mins drive. The Royal George - Appledore 01237 474335. 5-10 mins drive. Cyder Press -Weare Gifford 01237425517. 5 mins drive. Kings Arms Bideford - 01237 475196. 5 mins drive. The Quay -instow - 01271860624 - 5- 10 mins We will be adding many more place to eat shortly.

With Copperfield being situated in such a good position there are many things to do right on its doorstep. The Tarka Trail is just one minute walk from the house and it is an absolute must for all walkers and cyclists! Please click on this link for loads more info. Bikes can be hired form Bideford Byccle Hire ( 5 mins walk on Tarka trail turn left) on 01237 424123. To be able to walk accross the Old bridge onto the Quay to pick up a Hockings Ice Cream will provide lasting memories! Bideford Quay. Moored almost infront of Copperfield is the Kathleen and May. This impressive sail boat has been restored to its former glory by a local businessman and now has HRH Duke of Edinburgh listed as one of its many visitors. Why not take a stroll down to its dock. It will only take you a few minutes to get there. Kathleen and May and Copperfield. Copperfield is the middle house of 3 on top left. Copperfield is just 5 minutes drive from the glorious sandy beaches at Instow and Westward Ho! There are many other local attractions including Dartington Crystal, RHS Rosemoor Gardens, The Milky Way and Big Sheep theme parks and Royal North Devon Golf Club all 5 minutes drive away. A boat trip to Lundy Island on the Oldenburg leaving from Bideford Quay is a great day out! You will know when the Oldenburg is about to leave by looking out of Copperfields windows to the quay. This is a selection of places to visit within easy striking distance of Copperfield, and a few links to other informative websites. Click on the links: The Miky Way Theme Park. Places to visit in North Devon. Get in the mood for the beach with this great Surfing game! Click on. Royal North Devon Golf Club of this attraction. The more energetic, might enjoy time at Skern Lodge. www.skernlodge.co.uk. Skern can offer Bideford's answer to Extreme Sports with absailing and white water rapid fun, amongst the many activities available. The Tamar Lakes offer fresh and calmer water than the sea. Great for water skiing, canoeing, fishing and surfing. Lovely tea rooms. 35 mins drive from Beaconside. www.swlakestrust.org.uk/pages/lakes/tamar.asp. For the shopaholics amongst you we have retail therapy just 5 mins away at Atlantic Village! www.atlanticvillage.co.uk. Lots of designer shops with some great bargains. If you need directions just ask Tracey!!!!!!!! Just for the ladies we can highly recommend www.dejavusalon.co.uk. Deja Vu Health and Beauty Salon is just 5 mins drive away. If you wish you can prebook treatments at Deja Vu or arrange to have your massage/treatment at Beaconside! A superb day out ( requires booking in advance) with one of the UK's top falconers, Jonathan Marshall will leave you with much to talk about. Please click on www.marshallfalcons.co.uk to find out more details or simply ring on 01271 373309

Built in the 1850's, this large Victorian residence offers considerable character and charm, with unusual architecture, high cornice ceilings, large open fireplaces and original tiled floors. Beaconside Country House lends itself perfectly as a great big party house for all those family and friend celebrations. There are 8 big bedrooms, all with views. 4 double bedrooms (1 with an extra single bed) all en-suite, a twin room ensuite, two triple single rooms and a bunk bed room. There are two further family bathrooms. Please view our floor plan by clicking on the following beaconside floor plan. The large Sitting Room has glorious views overlooking your private lawned terrace and the countryside beyond. Comfortable sofas, an open fireplace and baby grand piano add to the charm of this delightful room. The Dining Room seats upto 18 people. With its high ceiling and large open fireplace this room provides the perfect atmosphere for any special celebration. Should you wish, we can recommend a choice of talented chefs who can make your meal even more relaxing and memorable. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes range-style cooker incorporating two gas ovens, dishwasher, tumble drier, washing machine, fridge and freezer. The TV room is equipped with Sky digital TV,DVD, video and CD midi system plus plenty of videos and boardgames. Plenty to keep the kids occupied! Set within Beaconside's charming grounds, guests have at their disposal a completely private terraced area with BBQ and seating for 18 offering uninterupted views of the rolling hills and countryside. View a. 360 Degree Virtual Tour of Beaconside House, self catering holiday accommodation in North Devon PICTURE GALLERY OF BEACONSIDE HOUSE CLICK THE PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW Entrance Hall. Beaconside Country House Home Page

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