The Old Bakehouse

Situated in the centre of a small conservation town, this respectfully converted 16th century house offers quality cuisine in a tranquil location.

Built around 1520, this thatched, former wool merchant's house is joined by an adjacent bakehouse. Both surround a secluded and colourful courtyard garden, ideal for relaxation on sunny days. When not resting in one of four beautifully equipped en suite bedrooms, a guest lounge and an oak-beamed dining room is available. Using only locally-produced foods, each meal is prepared to an extremely high standard.

Located between the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, The Old Bakehouse is an excellent base from which to explore the stunning Devon countryside.

Rooms: 4

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – Garden – Non-Smoking Rooms – Heating – Gay Friendly – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities

Fitness Centre – Golf Course (within 3 km) – Fishing – Library – Hiking – Horse Riding

Services

Laundry – Packed Lunches – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

No internet access available.

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Food & beverage

The licensed restaurant serves a variety of home-cooked cuisine, including a number of regional specialities. Supporting local producers, The Old Bakehouse strives to use only locally grown vegetables and locally produced meat, cheeses, eggs, and fish. Bread is baked on site and all desserts are homemade

Special diets can be catered for, upon prior request.

The restaurant is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Advanced reservations are essential.

Room information

Each room is beamed and tastefully furnished in country pine, orthopaedic beds with coordinated soft furnishings. All are fully accessorised to meet every requirement, including an hospitality tray. Full en suite facilities with high quality modern sanitary ware.

Books, magazines and board games are provided. All rooms are quietly situated, with one positioned on ground floor level.

Area information

Situated among the rolling hills of mid-Devon, mid way between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, equidistant between Exeter and Barnstaple, Chulmleigh is a charming small conservation town in a designated "area of tranquility". National Trust properties and magnificent gardens as well as the dramatic north coast of Devon are all within an easy car drive. Horse-riding, fishing, shooting, golf and walking are all easily found in the area.

Other nearby attractions include:

Chulmleigh Golf Course (320 metres) - open to the public, this short 18-hole course is converted during the winter months to a 9-hole course, with longer holes offering the chance to extend your game.

RHS Garden Rosemoor (30 km / 19 miles) - generally recognised as a garden of national importance, the 40 acres are set amid the breathtaking setting of the Torridge Valley in North Devon. Over 200 varieties of rose are on display.

North Devon Farm Park (32 km / 20 miles) - occupying 50 acres of unspoilt Devon countryside, the park offers an educational glimpse into past times and lifestyles. Numerous animals are on site to delight young and old alike.

Travel information

By Car:
From the M5:
- Exit via junction 27 onto the A361.
- After 5 miles, turn left onto the A396 (Bolham Road)
- Turn right into Kennedy Way, and then the 1st right into Leat Street.
- Take the 1st left onto Longdrag Hill and continue on.
- At the end of Edgeworthy Hill, turn left (avoiding the road for Witheridge).
- This road will take you through Chawleigh into Chulmleigh.
- At the end of Chulmleigh Hill, turn left into Fore Street.
- Continue forward to South Molton Street, the Old Bakehouse is on the left.

Parking:
Public parking is available off South Molton Street.

By Bus:
From Exeter Bus Station:
- Turners Tours operate the Devon Bus 374, which runs regularly each day to Chulmleigh.
- It will drop you off at East Street. Head towards the main road and the 1st right will be Souh Molton Street, where The Old Bakehouse is situated.

By Train:
From London Paddington / Waterloo:
- Catch a train to Exeter St. Davids.
- Take a Tarka Line train and and get off at Eggesford.
- Eggesford Station is 2.5 km (1.5 miles) from Chulmleigh.
- The guest house will arrange to pick you up from here. There are no taxis.

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