Restaurant
Our family-run restaurant is situated in the beautiful fishing village of Beer on the Jurassic Coast in East Devon. Steamers gets its name from the building's original use as a steam bakery. There is a relaxed atmosphere with a friendly service. We have facilities for families and the restaurant is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Our food is prepared to order using fresh, local ingredients and we offer a selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. Those with special dietary requirements can also be catered for. We can create tailor-made menus for groups or parties whatever the occasion and hold various theme evenings and cooking workshops through the year.
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Pub/Restaurant
A well travelled and rosy cheeked rugby aficionado running one of the most exciting pubs in Devon - Irresistible!
Recently voted 'Best Restaurant in the South West', the Jack oozes honesty, panache and that rare four letter word - CARE. Expect good local brews on tap, an extremely warm welcome by owner Paul Parnell and some seriously impressive desserts.
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Hotel
Imagine a wildly romantic Grade 1 Elizabethan manor house set in 3,500 acres of one of Devon's finest estates close to the sea. Beautiful Arabian horses and pheasants roam freely as you approach Combe House along a mile of winding drive.
Here you will find great food in a wonderful setting, exciting wines, lovely staff, roaring log firesand that feeling of being truly looked after. Listed as one of the most romantic hotels in Great Britain and awarded "Top UK Restaurants 2008 - the 100 best places to eat out in the UK" by Restaurant Magazine, Combe House is a place you will love.
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Food & Pub
Just 5 miles from junction 30 of the M5, The Digger's Rest is everything you would expect of a cosy country free house pub. Outside the pretty building has thick stone walls and a thatched roof, whilst inside there are a wealth of beams and a real log fire. The menu features simple dishes freshly cooked to order using top quality ingredients. The quality of the food is complimented by an interesting wine list from an independent wine merchant and real ales from Otter Brewery in Devon, supported by guest appearances from other local and regional brewers.
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Inn/Restaurant
Dukes is a different, stylish and contemporary informal free house in a prime seaside location. A continental feel and relaxed environment make it a truly great place to eat, drink or stay.
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Farm/Food
Awarded the UK's Best Local Food Retailer in the BBC's Food and Farming Awards. Darts Farm is run by brothers Michael, James and Paul Dart, the sons of founder Ronald Dart, who started selling his vegetables from a hut on the farm over 40 years ago. Food which is locally grown, reared baked or caught is still at the center of Darts Farm's success, which today is home to multi-award winning farm shop, fishmonger, butcher and cider maker, combined with everything needed for a wholesome Westcountry lifestyle, from AGAs and Fired Earth tiles to Cotswold's outdoor clothing and even a health spa.
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Hotel
Discover Topsham & Discover the Globe! a 16th century coaching Inn situated in the beautiful estuary town of Topsham (4 miles Exeter city centre).
Family owned and run for over 30 years, improving and extending it's facilities over that time.
As with all good inns we provide good friendly service in our hotel, bar and restaurant.
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West Country Foods
Venture slightly off the beaten track and you'll discover Joshua's Harvest Store. Set in the heart of Devon, just outside of Ottery St Mary, we're an extraordinary country store and one of the leading specialist food shops in Devon. A treasure trove of gourmet delights, we have an emphasis on fresh regional produce sourced from the West Country's finest suppliers. We unashanmedly celebrate local, fresh, organic and specialist food produce, as well as housing an extensive selection of charming gifts and greetings cards. Every product is carefully selected for its fine quality, environmental friendliness, minimum additives and great value - good things are in store.
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Restaurant
Annette & Andy Witheridge purchased The Salty Monk in 1999 and after an extensive sympathetic refurbishment it has been transformed into a haven of luxury.
Originally a Salt House used by the Benedictine Monks who traded Salt at Exeter Cathedral The Salty Monk is set in the unspoilt natural beauty of Devon.
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Self Catering and Wedding Venue
Set in the heart of East Devon, Cadhay is a beautiful Elizabethan Manor House built around a central courtyard with luxurious self catering accommodation for up to 22 people and magnificent gardens.
Situated 10 miles east of Exeter and 5 miles from the sea at Sidmouth it is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday, a special occasion, anniversary celebration or a large family gathering. Alternatively you could use the house for a wedding party staying in the house with your guests. We have a license for civil weddings in the house and can arrange receptions in the garden.
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Restaurant
Escot's catering team is always busy throughout the year. They provide delicious home cooking using locally sourced ingredients for a range of different purposes.
Gardens visitors: We offer a multi-choice freshly cooked full lunch menu, cream teas and specialist coffees and home made cakes in the licensed Coach House Restaurant.
Conference visitors enjoy coffees, teas and lunches served down at Escot House Conference Centre (Even the delicious biscuits are hand made here at Escot!).
All Escot weddings catering is undertaken in-house.We can also cater for a range of social and business occasions such as private dinners and parties in Escot House or in a marquee either at the house or at the Coach House Stables.
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Eat
Along with tourism, key industries in East Devon are fishing, agriculture and farming. As a result, we have an abundance of fantastic produce to eat and drink, right on our doorstep. The rolling green fields of East Devon, and the sea off the Jurassic Coast, are our larder and we thank the many individuals and characters that keep them so productive and fertile.
The establishments within East Devon Excellence realise that today's discerning diner expects more than just good food and drink. They are looking for great hospitality, value for money and fresh seasonal, locally sourced produce, served by people who care. And in surroundings that inspire.
So whether you are looking for an afternoon tea in the local harvest store, a bowl of freshly caught mussels in a bistro, a quality pub lunch, or a gourmet dinner in an award winning restaurant, this website offers all the ingredients you need to enjoy the very best of what our region has to offer.
Bon Appetit.
