Discover the tastes of the Tamar Valley www.tamarvalleytourism.co.uk

Tamar Valley Rail Ale TrailPlymouth - Gunnislake T. 01752 584777 for leaflet www.railaletrail.com

Let the train take you on a scenic tour of real ales through the Tamar Valley. Up to 20 pubs; trains every day all year round.

T. 08457 484950 for train times / fares.

- Millbrook, PL10 1JY The ViewT. 01752 822345 www.theview-restaurant.co.uk Set high on the cliffs at Whitsand Bay, on the stunning Rame Peninsula in SE Cornwall.

Modern and vibrant, offering a varied menu with ingredients from local suppliers. Open for lunch &

Dinner, Apr - Oct: Wed - Sun. Nov - Mar: Thurs - Sun.

Look out for the other useful leaflets in this series:

Places to Visit & Things to Do

Gardens and Nurseries in the Tamar Valley

Local Arts, Crafts & Produce in the Tamar Valley

Fishing and water activities in the Tamar Valley

plus our

Discover Great Days Out...

Discover the Colours...

Discover the Skills...

Discover the Heart of the Tamar Valley...

Map & Guide to the Tamar Valley

www.tavata.co.uk

This leaflet has been supported by the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership - www.greatscenicrailways.com - the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - www.tamarvalley.org.uk - and the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership - www.visitplymouth.co.uk

All entrants in this leaflet are members of the Tamar Valley Tourism Association (TAVATA). To find out more about the association, or to join, please contact us.

Getting Around the Tamar Valley

Travel by train

Take the bus

Try a river trip

- Why not leave your car behind?

on the scenic Tamar Valley Line

www.greatscenicrailways.com (T. 08457 48 49 50 for timetable details)

(for details T. Traveline 0871 200 22 33

or visit www.travelinesw.com)

T. 01752 253135 www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

(Plymouth - Saltash, Morwellham or Calstock)

Graphic Words/ May 2013

Tamar Valley Tourism Association

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ASSOCIATIONT O U R I S M

T A V A T A

Visit the TAVATA website for details of the best places to stay in the Tamar Valley.

Tel. 01579 370835

e-mail: admin@tavata.co.uk

The Three CrownsThe Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2JL T. 01752 229324Situated on the sunny side of Plymouth's beautiful harbour, a great place day or night and known for its fantastic bank holiday entertainment and FOOD!

The “Who’d Have Thought It” Inn St Dominick, PL12 6TG T. 01579 350214www.whodhavethoughtitinn.co.uk Food award winner; real ales, Sunday roasts and homemade desserts. Children and pets

welcome. Outstanding views. Food Served 12 noon - 2pm; 6:30 - 9pm (7pm Sun).

- Tavistock, PL19 0AW The TerraceT. 01822 610046 www.theterracetavistock.co.uk A lounge bar, restaurant and Tapas bar with a

warm friendly atmosphere and stylish surroundings. Enjoy great food using locally

sourced produce. Easy access for all. Open daily from 10am (11 on Sun). Functions catered for.

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35 Roadford Lake - the Lakeside Café - Broadwoodwidger, PL16 0RL T. 01566 784859 www.swlakestrust.org.uk Overlooking Roadford Lake, serving a variety of meals, snacks and desserts. Open daily for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Adjacent visitor centre and childrens play area.

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The Royal InnHorsebridge, PL19 8PJ T. 01822 870214www.royalinn.co.uk15th Century traditional pub overlooking the River Tamar. Real ales and home-cooked food.Open daily 12 noon - 3pm; 6.30 - 11pm. Food served 12 noon - 2pm and 7 - 9pm.

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Sleepy Hollow FarmHarrowbarrow, PL17 8JB T. 01579 351010www.sleepyhollowfarm.co.uk

Home-made delights and local produce. Variety menu on Saturdays. Traditional Sunday lunches - booking recommended. Open Sat and Sun, 9am - 4pm. Functions at other times by arrangement.

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The Springer Spaniel Country Pub and Eating House - Treburley, PL15 9NS T. 01579 370424 www.thespringerspaniel.org.ukFantastic Food, Real Ales, Beer Garden, Dogs

Open daily for lunch and and Children welcome. dinner, food served 12 - 2pm and 6.30 - 9pm.

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Carriage "The Tamar Belle" Dining Bere Ferrers, PL20 7LT T. 07813 360066 www.tamarbelle.co.uk "The real railway restaurant". Cream teas for Heritage Centre visitors. Open most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Special themed nights and parties by arrangement.

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The Rifle Volunteer St Ann's Chapel, Gunnislake, PL18 9HL T. 01822 833038 www.theriflevolunteer.co.ukReal ale, excellent food and family friendly. Restaurant enjoys fabulous views of the Tamar Valley. Large terrace great for Summer. Function room available for private parties.

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht - The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2NYClub

T. 01752 664327 www.rpcyc.comThe View Restaurant has become a popular destination for those seeking mouth-watering cuisine at refreshingly reasonable prices. Enjoy the spectacular views over Plymouth Sound.

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The Maritime Inn The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LD

T. 01752 664898 raditional pub selling a range of real ales.T

riendly atmosphere. Conference suite forF hire. Open all year.

Plympton, PL7 1UH Saltram (NT) - ukT. 01752 333523 www.nationaltrust.org.

The Park Restaurant, serving local, seasonal homemade meals and snacks.

Breakfast from 10am; lunch 12 - 2.30pm; cakes and cream teas. Open daily 10am - 5pm.

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The Wildflower Restaurant and- Moorland Garden Hotel,Dartmoor Bar

Yelverton, PL20 6DA T. 01822 852245 A friendlywww.moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk

welcome, recently refurbished, al fresco terrace, 9great food, family & dog friendly, acre garden. Open daily: breakfast, coffee, lunch, teas and dinner.

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Enjoy a Taste of the Tamar ValleyEnjoy a taste of the Tamar in your picnic - pick up some great local produce at one of our Farmers’ Markets: Bere Ferrers, Callington, Coads Green, Launceston, Pensilva, Rilla Mill, Stoke Climsland and Tavistock. Dates and times are on the TAVATA website.

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food@cowslip - nr. Launceston, PL15 8JX

T. 01566 772654 www.cowslipworkshops.co.uk Exciting traditional farmhouse food, home cooked

on the Aga. Light lunches, teas, using organic / local produce. Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Open daily 10 - 5 (last orders 4.30).Call for functions.

Cuckoo’s Nest RestaurantLaunceston, PL15 9DP T. 01566 777202 www.cuckoos-nest-restaurant.comA gourmet style restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the Cornish market town of Launceston. Please see website for opening times.

Cotehele Barn Restaurant (NT)St. Dominick, PL12 6TA T. 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele Originally a 15th century tithe barn. Specialises in locally sourced, seasonal food. Patio Seating available. Licensed. Open daily mid Feb - 31st Dec (except 25th & 26th Dec). Private parties welcome.

An Boesti, St Mellion International St Mellion, PL12 6SDRestaurant -

T. 01579 351351 www.st-mellion.co.uk Superb fine dining restaurant using very best of Cornish ingredients. The consummate choice for

all nature of rendezvous. Open Wed - Sun, from 6.30pm until last orders at 9.45pm.

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Drake Manor InnBuckland Monachorum, PL20 7NA T. 01822 853892 www.drakemanorinn.co.uk

A great place to relax. Menu prepared to order from local seasonal ingredients. Real Ales and

fine wines. Children welcome and dogs in designated areas. Open for lunch and dinner.

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The Edgcumbe, Cotehele Quay (NT)St Dominick, PL12 6TA T. 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele An idyllic spot for light lunches or cream teas

overlooking the River Tamar. Garden seating Open daily early Jan - 31st Dec available. Licensed.

(except 25th & 26th Dec). Private parties welcome.

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Hotel Endsleigh Restaurant Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ T. 01822 870000

www.hotelendsleigh.com Local, seasonal produce in the best tradition of modern British cooking. AA 3 Rosette Award. Immaculate views of garden & open countryside.

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- Gulworthy The Horn of Plenty nr. Tavistock, PL19 8JD T. 01822 832528

www.thehornofplenty.co.uk This small Country House Hotel has been thrilling guests for over 40 years with some of

the very best food and drink in the South West.

Awarded 'Best Dining Restaurant in Devon' 2012.

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Jericho's BrasserieLaunceston, PL15 8BD T. 01566 770080www.liberty-house.org.ukRelax in our unique location and friendly atmosphere. Delicious rustic flavours. Fresh, local produce. A delightful culinary experience.

Open for coffees, lunches, teas and dinners.

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Langmans Restaurant Callington PL17 7RE T. 01579 384933 www.langmansrestaurant.co.uk Fine dining. 2 AA Rosettes. Twice winner of the Cornwall Tourist Board Restaurant of the Year. Open 7.30pm Thurs - Sat. Reservations essential. Other eves / private / day bookings by arrangement.

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Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel andRestaurant - Lewdown, EX20 4PN

www.lewtrenchard.co.ukT. 01566 783222 Beautiful C17thJacobean Manor. AA 3 Rosette

Award. Relaxed fine dining, using produce from Open daily, all year,our very own kitchen garden.

for dinner, lunches, afternoon tea and morning coffee.

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Lifton Strawberry F ields F arm S hopLifton, PL16 0DE T. 01566 784605 www.liftonfarmshop.co.uk

A restaurant with a real buzz! Hearty breakfasts,hot farmhouse fare, succulent steak pies, Sunday roasts, cream teas, friendly staff and happy customers and functions. Open 8 - 5 daily.

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The Glassblowing HouseThe Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS T. 01752 228556 www.glassblowinghouse.co.uk Award winning restaurant with views overlooking the stunning Sutton Harbour. Enjoy a free bottle of wine for a couple when you bring this leaflet with you to dine off our normal menu.

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Gorton’s RestaurantPlymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8AU T. 01822 617581 www.gortons-tavistock.co.uk An intimate, relaxed and informal fine dining restaurant. Head Chef and Proprietor Peter Gorton has many years of Michelin Star experience. Lunch: Wed - Sat; Dinner: Tues - Sat.

The Harris Arms - Portgate, EX20 4PZ T. 01566 783331 www.theharrisarms.co.uk Award winning Gastro Pub. Real Ales. Decking

with great views. Dogs and children welcome. Lunches 12 - 2pm; Dinners 6.30 - 9pm from Tues lunch to Sun lunch (incl.). Closed Sun eve and Mon.

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Ashtorre Rock - Saltash, PL12 4GT

www.ashtorrerock.co.ukT. 01752 844255

Located beneath Brunel’s historic bridge over the Tamar. Tea shop on ground floor open to all,

local groups meet on first floor. Registered Open 7 days a week from 10 - 4.charity.

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Arundell Arms Hotel - Lifton, PL16 0AA

T. 01566 784666 www.arundellarms.co.uk

Modern British cuisine using the finest West Country produce. Luncheon and dinner in the hotel restaurant and bar. Informal food served in Courthouse Bar.

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Dukes Bar and Gallery Restaurant open daily for morning coffees, cream teas. Bar snacks lunchtimes and evenings, or try o ur r enowned Woburn AA Rosettes restaurant.

Estate Buckland Abbey, Garden & (NT) Buckland Monachorum, PL20 6EY-

T. 01822 853607 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Specialises in local, seasonal ingredients served in 14th century monks’ guest house. Abbey, gardens, walks, shop.

Brown’s Hotel - Tavistock, PL19 8AQ

T. 01822 618686 www.brownsdevon.com

Award winning 17th century, 4 star townhouse hotel, serving local, seasonal produce. 2 AA Rosettes. Winner of 'Best Foodie Hotel 2012'. Open everyday for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.

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The Coachouse Hotel and Restaurant - Ottery, PL19 8NS T. 01822 617515 www.thecoachousehotel.co.uk Garden room restaurant using local produce. English with some international dishes. Sunday carvery. Dinner 6.30 - 9.30pm daily;

Sun lunch 12 - 2.30pm. Children welcome.

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The Bird’s Nest - Tavistock, PL19 0JFT. 01822 610611 Small family run restaurant, specialising in Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. All dishes cooked to order using local produce. Varied menu, reasonable prices. Take-away also offered. Open Sun - Thurs: eve5 -10.30pm; Fri - Sat: lunch 12 - 2pm, eve 5 -11pm.

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Antony House Tea-room (NT)Torpoint, PL11 2QA T. 01752 812191www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antonyServes a range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas in the beautiful surroundings of

Antony House and Garden. Open 12 - 5pm,Apr-Oct, Tue, Wed, Thurs, plus Sun in Jun, Jul, Aug.

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Louis Tea RoomKit Hill, PL17 8AX T. 01579 389223Home-cooked food, produced locally. 800ft above sea level with superb views.

Open 7 days a week 9 - 5 summer; 9 - 4 winter.Open evenings Thurs - Sat, 5 - 9.30pm.

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