The Local Area
Both of our properties are Set on a 375 acre working farm in a beautiful quiet rural location close to the Devon/Cornwall border, where Mrs. Linda Banbury will welcome you to visit the farm.
You can meet the traditional farmers milking the Holstein Friesian dairy cows twice a day and they will have great delight showing you the calves being fed, cows milked and the beef cattle roaming the fields. You are welcome to join in with every day life on the farm. There is always much to see and plenty going on.
The local area is renowned for its natural beauty, with countryside a million shades of green and rolling hills. Just north between the magnificence of Dartmoor National Park and Bodmin Moor, with endless walks, breathtaking views and swathed in ancient history, while the vibrant market and stannery town of Tavistock is just a short drive away, with its plethora of shops, cafes and restaurants and fabulous market.
The beaches on the Northern Coast of Cornwall are plentiful, miles of golden sand and rugged cliffs stretching to the vast Atlantic Ocean, punctuated by pretty coastal villages such as Boscastle, Port Isaac or Tintagel, while to the South, lies the historic naval city of Plymouth, with its many marinas and attractions. Whatever you choose, come back to your retreat at the end of the day, recharge, relax, rejuvenate and sleep, but watch out for the bears!
While visiting the farm, we can recommend many local pubs, restaurants and beauty salons for pampering. Please speak to Katie and Richard, who will be happy to help.
Out and About
Lifton Hall Hotel
Lifton (3 miles away)
The Lifton Hall Restaurant makes almost all its food fresh from local suppliers on site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, elegant afternoon tea and award-winning Sunday roast, there is a wide selection of high-quality meals.
The Cornish Arms
Tavistock (12 miles away)
A great British pub in Tavistock that serves hearty meals cooked from seasonal local produce. Since 2013, it has been on the Top 50 Gastropub list every year and has become a destination restaurant that will not disappoint!
Roadford Lake Cafe
(3 miles away)
On the edge of Roadford Lake, the café offers amazing views, whether you’re looking for coffee and cake, a warm meal or an ice cream, this is a great place to soak up the beautiful Devonshire landscape.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-cafe-and-venue
Arundell Arms
Lifton (3 miles away)
Excellent food is served in the brasserie restaurant, the cosy bar or the deli. Wild game is all sourced less than 15 miles from the restaurant, and fresh Cornish fish is delivered every day.
Taking advantage of the stunning location, you can book a range of outdoor activities through the hotel, including rambling, cycling, moorland riding, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing. They also offer driven, rough shooting and moorland stalking.
The Dartmoor Inn at Lydford
Lyford (16 miles)
On the edge of the moors, this is the perfect place to relax after a walk or drive and enjoy high-quality food. With a sense of New England and Sweden, there are many cosy Hygge corners for a romantic meal and a chilled atmosphere. Whether for breakfast, lunch or just a drink, Dartmoor Inn in Lydford is a great stop.
