Lakeside Restaurant & Bar in North Devon

Whilst staying here on holiday at Hidden Valley we decided to book for Sunday lunch. Had a lovely plate full of roast beef and pork, roast potatoes, roast parsnips and carrots, green beans, cauliflower cheese, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of nice rich gravy. It was lovely and hot, plus great friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Childrens tomato pasta was pasta and with bad ketchup. Veg soggy and everything over seasoned with pepper. Ordered beef lasagna, got veggie. Won’t be going back.

We ordered 4 roast dinners (only option on a Sunday) but the beef was overcooked and chewy. You couldn’t even cut it up without difficulty. Service was ok, but no smiles. No apologies or discount offered when all plates were collected with beef left and we gave our feedback. A lovely setting but that was it.

We looked up the menu on e-mail and we liked what we saw So we booked table. When we got there all they had was pizza. If we wanted pizza we would have go to Pizza Hut in Barnstaple. If you want a good night out with good food and service I would advice that you do not go to Lakeside

Arrived at campsite Saturday. Had the most amazing pizzas Saturday night. Didn’t fancy a roast on Sunday as it was such a warm day. We were aware the restaurant was closed on Monday and Tuesday but, sadly it hasn’t been open for food since! I was told that the owners are cooking so they will just decide on the day. Had to go back out to get a takeaway and still have no idea if it will be open tomorrow 🤷🏼‍♀️. Just have to wait and see I suppose

My wife and I recentlyhad a Sunday lunch at the Lakeside restaurant. It was a very hot day and we ate our meal outside. We were served by Jess, who is an excellent waitress. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She was very helpful and polite. The meal itself was cooked to a very high standard. When we are in the area again we will definitely eat there again. Thank you very much - Adrian and Bernie

This site is a real Hidden gem, the walks from the site are lovely even the walk from our pitch to the restaurant was very pretty. Loads to do in the area Saunton sands and Woolacombe both have spectacular beaches. The restaurant has a varied menu both for eating in and take away and the food is always beautiful. Staff are very welcoming and helpful.

Others have mentioned the location as being wonderful and it certainly is I think that it is two years since my last visit and nothing has changed. Others have rated the food as being "over-priced and basic" and that sums it up fairly succinctly. I asked my Grandchildren if they wanted Dessert and my Son in law took the menu and said "Not at £5 for a bit of ice cream, they don't! - which summed it rather well

Waited about an hour for food , also waited about 45 mins for a glass of water, couldn’t even get the right orders had to keep asking for condiments. Don’t recommend to go.

We have stayed a few times over the years at this caravan site and had taken the kids several times for a meal. Every time the place looks more like a scout hut or working man's club (nothing wrong with that if that's what it is, but it's not), and the carpet & tables were sticky. We also had a fine display of dead flys and wasps on the window ledges. Food was OK and basic, but overpriced.

Ordered a vegetarian option for the carvery lunch and was presented with 3 vegetarian budget sausages and a Yorkshire pudding in a dinner plate. Vegetables were served up in bowls so you could help yourself and roast potatoes were the same. I personally found that the roast potatoes were undercooked and the sausages which I have never been presented with for a carvery lunch were disgusting .

Came here last year and absolutely loved it so we returned this year as we loved it last year!! However.. the first night of opening this year!. We won't return!!! A shame as an great campsite!One of the best we have ever been to

Good service by friendly staff, the food was very nice, especially the stuffed chicken breast, very tasty indeed,, good portions and good selection of dishes to choose from. Pity the restaurant is not open in the winter months.

What can go wrong with ham, egg and chips? To summarise: two thin slices of tasteless, packet ham, two small (cold) fried eggs, and about a dozen oven chips, for which we paid £8.95. One of us had the "homemade" banoffi pie, which was a tiny slice, consisting of possibly two mouthfuls, and this was charged at £5.50. Complete and utter waste of money, and I went home starving. Never again.....................

We’ve been staying at Hidden Valley for 8 days. Have had 2 evening meals, afternoon teas, plenty of drinks and lots of Ice Cream and sprinkles. Foods was fabulous, customer service was excellent and Betty’s cakes are to die for. We will definitely be back. Thank you Betty and the team for making us so Welcome. We hope to see you again soon.

Lovely restaurant with very friendly and welcoming staff, nothing was too much trouble. The menu was varied and food lovely. Sunday lunch is definately recommended! As are the home made desserts.

This was our first visit here, when you walk in the main entrance you enter the bar/ child/ dog restaurant, or you go through to the main restaurant, all very clean and tidy, very friendly staff, great choices on the menu , fresh tasty food, good size portions, great value, very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit

The staff and Managers are very friendly and helpful. We had steak pie and chips for lunch on Friday of our visit to the campsite and Sunday roast. All served, service with a smile, hot food and plenty of fresh veg and gravy. Excellent!

We have just returned from a weekend at the Hidden Valley Campsite with the Motorcaravanners Club. The organisers asked if we would like to have Sunday Lunch in the restaurant. As the A-board at the entrance was advertising Turkey, Beef, Pork and Lamb we said yes because my wife only really likes Turkey, and a table was booked for us all for 12.30pm. We arrived at about 12.32pm to find that there was no room on the group table so had to sit on a separate table, which was OK. Unfortunately the only meats available were Beef and Pork. The main tables meals were served but nothing arrived for us. A member of our party then came and told us that our meals had been served to the main table, he had tried to tell the manageress that we were sat at a different table but she wouldn't listen. I then called the manageress (Betty) over to ask where our meals were. She said that she had made the decision to serve the main table first and the smaller tables would be served after. She then added that we were late arriving anyway. What happened to customer service. During the meal the waitress came and asked if we were OK, my wife said she thought that the manageress had been very rude to us. She apologised and went and told the manageress who just smirked at us. My meal of Beef was OK but the Pork my wife ordered was very fatty. This was a very disappointing end to what had been a very pleasant weekend. When we went to pay, the manageress was preparing deserts and ignored us, when she did acknowledge us she tried to charge us for drinks from another customer. We won't be returning to the Hidden Valley Restaurant again.

The food is perfectly acceptable and the prices charged were both fair and sensible.The patience displayed by the Staff to small children was remarkable and I would particularly like to commend "Betty" for her work.The Lakeside is a small restaurant overlooking a beautiful Lake. There are a number of fine Rhododendron and Hydrangeas which look splendid in Season.The Restaurant is sited at the Hidden Valley campsite and although the main Barnstaple to Ilfracombe road (A361) runs right outside there is no intrusion of traffic noise.There is an area for people who have their dogs with them but it is not in the main restaurant. This may be just as well as dogs are not, at least generally in the UK, seen in restaurants unlike France.

Very disappointed to find there were no vegan options on the menu. When we asked if we could get a vegan meal we were told "no". This is the 21st century, veganism is on the rise and we would like to be catered for please. Most restaurants now offer some kind of vegan meal or at least would be able to make something in the restaurant kitchen. I guess we were just too much of a bother!! We made do with some not very inspiring chips!!!

We enjoyed it so much as a family of 3 last year, that we brought an extra 4 along with us this year to make a party of 7. We dined here 4 times for dinner, and once for lunch. It was definitely the warm hospitality at the Lakeside Restaurant that brought us back to the Hidden Valley campsite this year.

We had passed The Lakeside a few times while out and about in the car and was really looking forward to having a meal there as it said dog friendly and food looked nice on photos however when we got there we were very disappointed to find that even though it says dog friendly and we had our two small dogs with us there was only a very small bar area with a few tables which were already taken by people who hadn't got dogs with them so they could have sat in the restaurant area which wasn't busy?? The lady behind the bar said we had to sort our own table out so not the most friendly welcome so we managed to get the only table left and sort our own chairs round it. After about ten minutes there seemed to be an altercation with a couple who were sitting behind us and the waitress and became very awkward so we finished our drinks and decided to leave. We couldn't sit outside as it hadn't been a very good day whether wise so all in all really disappointed.

We live locally & have been coming here since it was taken over by its current owners.

Sunday lunch £26 for two meat was good yourshire puds frozen not enough veg ran out of gravy and horseradish. Left not full have had a lot better close by .staff didn't ask if we needed anything,drink was very poor .when complained just told new staff and I payed for a drink I didn't even drink need a lesson in customer care

Ahí presente en el Parque Hidden Valley turismo y después de un largo paseo, decidimos entrar a este restaurante para un bocado ligero y té/café. Sándwiches tostados eran una delicia y la mejor que he probado este holiday (ahora el día 10 y 5 diferentes cafe sandwiches tostados más tarde). Un pequeño ensalada con patatas fritas. Muchos asientos con banco de asientos al aire libre con vista a la fabulosamente cuidados jardines. Limpias y frescas. Equipo de trabajo agradable allí hoy.

Reservamos una mesa en el restaurante del lago por día padres y estaba muy sorprendido de que no estaba tan concurrido como habíamos esperado.

La estancia en este precioso, parque de caravanas aislada, optamos por comer en el restaurante del hotel. No nos decepcionó. El personal era muy acogedor, amable y atento, el ofrecimiento de un menú que era variado y adecuado para todos los gustos. Yo opté por...

Tucked away from the main road in a quiet and tranquil location, as part of the Hidden Valley caravan park. Such a shame one or two of the restaurant staff are so rude that it ruins the experience. The food is very standard, aimed at the budget end of the market. Pity, with the location, this could be a fabulous eating experience.

Always a delicious Sunday roast at the Lakeside Restaurant just like my home cooked roast. Lovely welcoming hosts Betty and Lukas. Beautiful view of the garden and very dog friendly with a separate dining room for those with dogs. A real family atmosphere, though sadly now closed until next April.

Home cooked food and very welcoming. Only downside is I came for afternoon tea with an older lady and there were no homemade scones or biscuits as a standby.

My wife and I called in for a late lunch to the campsite restaurant. Big sign at the roadside announcing Sunday lunches and more. We should have stopped at the door when we saw the place was empty and cold. Even the European waitress had her coat on. Ordered Welsh Rarebit, it was appalling, some sort of badly mixed paste with runny cheese over, all on cold toast plus I coffee, I beer for £20....... we left the food and won't ever go back.

Lovely restaurant with views to the lake and down the valley. Food is superb. Run by the lovely Beata ( Betty ) brilliant customer service, nothing was too much trouble and she was so friendly. They also serve really good coffee and cream teas. A real Hidden gem. Perfect for us as we were staying a week on the campsite.

We arrived for a coffee stop at 11.45 and were served although they don't usually open until noon. The coffee was good and we sat outside overlooking the grounds. We went inside to order lunch at 12.45 to be told that the staff were just about to have their full English breakfast so we would have to wait!! At 1pm we ordered. Although they have a breakfast menu on show it is not available except for a group who come once a month!!! The staff are obviously an exception. We ordered Welsh Rarebit. It was a slice of toast covered in a group which tasted like a good half a cup of cinnamon paste with a small amount of eggy cheese grilled on top. I was told it was from an original old recipe and I was clever to have spotted the cinnamon!!!! If we hadn't laughed so much we would have cried. We will not be going back EVER.

All the other places we went locally was busy, so we decided to pop into here and see what it was like for Sunday lunch. It's a self seating arrangement when you walk in, decor is ok. We both ordered Roast dinner and opted for Pork. The meal was very average, pork was very fatty, limited veg. Overall it did the job but we wouldn't return when passing.

Breakfast and evening meals good staff very good and friendly food was served quickly booked for next year.

Stopped at the Hidden Valley Restaurant with 2 dogs and although our pets were welcome in the restaurant we sat outside. IHad the cheese and tomato omelette which was well cooked and nicely presented my friends both had ham egg and chips which were large portions. Very reasonable price with a beautiful view.

Went for a drink first to see what the place was like. No others there at the time and it was more like a caravan park café than restaurant so we did not go back for a meal at night.

Fantastic friendly staff, great food and such a charming place to visit. Willing to go that extra mile! Would definately recommend, such a beautiful area to walk around

We stayed at the Hidden Valley site for 5 nights and visited this restaurant twice and each time the food was amazing.The ladies who run it are sooooo friendly and welcoming and also very helpfull.All I can say is the food was fantastic, home cooked and full of taste, unlike some pub food which is just warmed up and chucked on a plate.I wold recommend trying the restaurant if in the area or staying at the site.You don't have to be staying at Hidden Valley to visit either so if your passing call in for some delicious food.

Me & My Wife visit this Restaurant quite regularly, also we take friends and family members also. Really All i can say it one of the best Sunday lunches you will get. The cost is very reasonable, but the Food is sooooo good and always very good. i have lost count hove many times we have been there. Just give it a try and see for your selfs.

We stayed at the Hidden Valley Campsite, which is where this restaurant is situated, and The Lakeside, really made our whole holiday so good. The welcome and service is amazing, and although we were only there for 4 nights, by the time we left we felt like we had been going there for years. Our 6 yr old Son Max loved going there as much as we did, and he was really upset to leave. Although he did promise Betty that we will go back next year, and we certainly will. Everyone else there seemed to be treated in the same way, which was great to see. The food was very good indeed, it was straight forward, honest food, cooked really well. It was great value, and the breakfast was also a delight. There were 3 drink son draft: San Miguel, Tribute (Somerset Pale ale) and Thatchers Gold cider. This was a great selection for such a small place, and I kept on changing my drink, which is most unlike me. I also thought that for a captive market, that £3.90 per pint is very reasonable. As for the comment further down about the half pint prices - that's just economy of scale, and nothing peculiar to this venue.All in all Betty should be very proud about the experience that she and her team deliver at the Lakeside, and we can't wait to return next year!!

We ate here yesterday and were really happy with the food,service and drinks ! The lasagne was fantastic and the staff were really helpful. The last 'review' regarding the half pint prices really ought to be ignored as that is no different to any other pub in country. Any negative feedback regarding the cost of a pint should be directed to Phillip Hammond and let the Lakeside staff get on with their jobs !!

Just got home after a lovely weeks camping at Hidden Valley. The campsite and the staff were great and whilst it was the normal UK mixed weather, we made it to the beach most days. This review is really about the Lakeside Restaurant which I believe is under different ownership than the campsite. We ate at the restaurant on four different occasions and the food was generally excellent. The reason for my low score on review was my experience on our final visit. We had eaten dinner and my partner decided he wanted another pint. I didn't want another pint so just had a half. When I went to pay the bill, I was watching as the items were rung into the till and noticed a half pint was £2.50. I asked how much a pint was, assuming it would be £5.00, expensive but ok, and was confused when I was told a pint was £3.80. Even with my abysmal maths, that makes a half £1.90.I queried why I would pay an extra 60p for a half and was told that the price was clearly shown on the menu, which in fairness it was, but the menus are whipped away once you have ordered. I was then told that the incremental pricing was due to VAT and having to wash up the glasses. As I walked away, I said it was a shame as the food had always been excellent but I now felt like customers, who wouldn't want a pint are being penalised (ripped off), and that I would put something on the website.As I walked back to the table the barmaid began yelling at me across a fairly full restaurant that the price was on the menu and that there was no need to put anything on the website, which seemed an extreme reaction to customer feedback. In the tirade, I was also told that they were cheaper than any of the surrounding pubs - hard to believe if you have a pint in two halves that costs you £5. My advice, go eat there - the food is good, but if you only drink halves, either don't bother or buy a pint to share with someone else and take 2 straws! Myself, I'll be back at Hidden Valley but I'll give the Lakeside Restaurant a miss.

We only stayed 2 nights on the campsite and ate here both nights. Food was excellent, service was perfect and the scenery around us was delightful. The puddings were also delicious, we intend to return very soon.

The place is just great, from good food, through a very nice servise to a beautyful nature around. It's located by a little pond which you can see from the restaurant's terrace. The most important for us, dogs are allowed on the terrace and some section in the restaurant as well so it is a place for those who do and doesn't like pets.

We only popped in for lunch. Ordered Welsh Rarebit. Wow! I've never tasted anything like it. Amazing! Everything we had was exceptional. We even threatened to kidnap the chef. Don't miss this little gem. I havnt mentioned the location which is stunning. Fab. Fab. Fab.

What a lovely place . We were staying on the campsite with our little boy and stopped in for dinner . Food is excellent, location wonderful and the couple who own/run it are very welcoming and friendly even took the trouble to talk and play with our hectic boy . We will be back next time we are in the west and wish the owners a successful season as we appreciate how hard work it is trying to please the public !!! Henry says thank you

Popped in here for an evening meal and where so pleased we did. Set in the most tranquil location, all you can hear is the nature and wildlife. We were recommended the Chef's special which was slow cooked pork and veg's - so glad we did - it was absolutely gorgeous food. Desserts were also delicious. Compliments to the chef and friendly staff - will be going back again. 5 stars

have visited this place 2-3 times for sunday lunch. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. They normally have a choice of 3 meats on the menu. I have tried the beef and pork and i can say the meat was really tender . They are served with roast potatoes and a selection of vegetables. A place i will be going back to soon. Highly recommended

What a pleasant suprise. We popped in here unexpectedly and found the service was incredible. My mother who is 89 has a tiny appetite and although their are few interesting chhild portions on the menu the staff bent over backwards to make sure mum got the dish she wanted in the size she requested as well. I had the homemade soup which was delicious and we both had fresh hot rolls just bakes from the oven. On further investigation we discovered a wonderful lake and garden. I would certainly come back again and thank you for going that extra mile to accomodate our needs!

Absolutely love this place, food is amazing no roast will compare to this one after having it, All the staff are friendly overall just a lovely place to go and very child friendly. It's a must try restaurant!!

Went for family roast dinner to Lakeside Restaurant today, some of party were vegetarians. Had a really delicious meal. Veggies had a home made nut roast which had good texture and flavour, and there was a choice of three meats for the others.I had a delicious home made bakewell tart for pudding.Atmosphere was very relaxed, staff very welcoming. Afterwards went for stroll around the lake.Highly recommended!

I went out for Sunday dinner yesterday with my family and what a wonderful outing it was! The ambience was sunny and happy. The staff are friendly, warm and extremely attentive, nothing is too much trouble. My Sunday roast was excellent, a cracked black pepper nut roast with the nicest cauliflower cheese and roast potatoes I've had in years. The meat choices were, pork, turkey and beef and the rest of our party enjoyed their meals as much as I did. Afterwards we went for a walk around the lake which finished off a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon which I hope to repeat soon :)

Came here for a family Sunday Lunch and was not disappointed. The food was home cooked and plentiful and the service was friendly and attentive. Lovely deserts too, a real find, will definitely be back.

The lakeside restaurant was comfortable, inviting and extremely welcoming. The food was miles better than expected and the staff were helpful and inviting. The homemade lasagna and pork steaks were personal favourites. This hidden gem is perfect for families with children and the staff deserve the business a family brings. The stream running past the restaurant is picturesque and would be perfect for private bookings. The restaurant is ideal for families wanting quality food and drink after a day out, well worth the visit and we would definitely recommend it.dog friendly

Visited Lakeside Restaurant with my mum for Mother's Day. We both got the 2 course Sunday Roast which was fabulous! Service was amazing and all staff were friendly. Will definitely be back again.

We live in the next village to the Lakeside Restaurant, and have been a few times, we always really enjoy the fabulous food, wine selection and warm welcome.Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch!! The restaurant has a fantastic great atmosphere.We had the perfect table by the window.We will be back !

Absolutely awful. The meat had no taste at all, the yorkshire puddings where cheap shop bought variety, the vegetables had far to much salt on the and the gravy was like water. The only good thing was the roast potatoes. The member of staff that waited on our table was very abrupt. We were not staying on the site but saw the Sunday Roast board as we passed and decided to give it a try. Never again.

We ate here often as we stayed at The Hidden Valley Campsite. We had breakfast here for several days and watched TV while we were waiting for food and played pool in the evenings. There is also an outside seating area in lovely surroundings. The service is friendly and efficient and the food was of a good standard. We also had a lovely cream tea there. It is a much better standard of food than I expected of a camp site and well away from the tents, It is easy to find on the A361 between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple.

We went for a lunch at Lakeside and were surprised at the number of choices on the menu, something for everyone.One of our path had a fabulous chicken curry which had lots of chunky chicken and a very aromatic sauce, I had the steak and ale pie, with new potatoes and veg, Plenty of yummy steak in the pie and the veg was done perfectly, well done Betty an the team. Hidden Valley is a gem off a busy road, very relaxing, friendly staff and lovely views

We ate here on the two evenings that we were in the area, food was very good, service prompt and friendly, prices sensible. There was a indoor area where dogs were welcomed. Beautiful setting, all in all, a very pleasant experience

Spent time here while camping at Hidden Valley, enjoyed the meals and just for a coffee. All the staff were friendly and attentive, couldn't fault the restaurant. Would recommend this place.

We used this Bar & restaurant while visiting Hidden Valley for the 2nd year running. We were very surprised that Betty remember us from last year. The bar is very nice to sit outside during the good weather and we went for Sunday lunch. Although they were very busy, we were made very welcome and the service was very good even though we were advised that we may have to wait. Lunch was good, dessert was excellent.

Only 1 other table occupied in the restaurant so atmosphere was lacking and staff can't complain they were too busy. Our party arrived at different times and attempts to place a starter order by the first people to arrive were ignored. Waitress made mistake on order which should have been obvious as she had noted down 9 dinners for 8 people but she still tried to say it wasn't her mistake. Food didn't arrive at the table until an hr after everyone had arrived and an hr and a half after initial part of party. Bill was a one line total with no breakdown of items so suspect we were overcharged. Food was generally ok but can't say better than that and the lasagne was over cooked and tasted like a pre-prepared microwave meal. Waitress asked if everything was ok then turned and walked away without a word when I mentioned my lasagne was overlooked.

Was staying at the Hidden Valley caravan park, went in on our last day for breakfast before leaving, the food and the service was excellent, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was to much trouble for them. (I am a very fussy eater, veggie too)

Betty made us feel more than welcome, on every visit even remembering our drinks (no ice). Food was excellent even encouraged to try different meals on the menu, good honest opinion given on desserts aswell. If just passing stop by for a cream tea, gorgeous to say the least.

Superb location within hidden valley holiday Park. Friendly service. Cream tea recommended!!! Loverly food and a nice variety drinks available.

We regularly stay at Hidden Valley and have visited the Resteraunt a couple of times since it opened last year. Whilst agreeing that the Lake could be more picturesque if all the floating weed as removed, this by no means deters from the woodland and rustic feel of the surroundings.Our experience of the resteraunt food was very good, especially having tried the Pork in Brown Sauce on my latest visit (chefs speciality), delicious !The girl at front of house is always helpful and attentive to our needs and though we have yet to try the Sunday Roast, everyone we have spoken to have said how good it is.Maybe on our next trip in July we will see for ourselves.

Hmmm!!!Was expecting so much because of the advertising on local radio.Disappointing would just about cover it. The place had the atmosphere of a doctors waiting room.We were the only people there. The girl behind the bar was helpful, the coffee and the sweets we ordered were passable, cleanliness was good, toilets had a light with a detector on it so you had to go into a black hole before it came on.The lakeside walk took us past rows of stored caravans which obviously hadn't been moved for months, some of them for years.The farm across the main road looked as if in had survived an explosion.Cannot see me either going there again or recommending the place..

This was a tired site in need of some TCL.The location had so much potential but didn't live up to our expectations or indeed the photos. The lake and surrounding area was sadly neglected...discarded grass cuttings, weed dragged from the lake and left in piles, rusting/rotten benches etc. It was oddly quiet for a bank holiday weekend, unlike other sites nearby which were fully booked. For us the biggest disappointment was the on site restaurant, be careful what you order. My other half had gammon and chips tasty but overpriced, l had a cheeseburger which was undercooked and lukewarm in the middle. I politely asked if the burger could be cooked a little longer and the bar maid happily took it to the kitchen. Minutes later the cook came to our table with my burger and a packet of two raw ones which she proceeded to poke with her bare hands whilst telling me the burgers were from a butcher and no matter how long she cooked them they would always be pink in the middle and it was safe to eat. By this time my burger was stone cold and had been handled by the cook with hands that had touched raw meat. I have a child with allergies and have always made my own burgers and over the past 15 years always cooked them with no pink/ raw meat in the middle ....it's not rocket science. This lady left me feeling embarrassed and hungry, why did she did to humiliate me?

Staff and food excellent especially the Sunday RoastCan find no fault whatsoever comfortable sociable really friendly lovely view of the lake and surroundings

Had a great time at this restaurant had full English breakfast and some great evening meals. Very good for children.

We are local and used to go for lunch at Hidden Valley years ago when an excellent chef used to cook there. It unfortunately went downhill when it changed hands and we stopped going. Recently we noticed a board at the entrance again advertising Sunday lunch as we thought we would give it another try. We always liked the environment there and the current owners do appear to have done some work to upgrade the restaurant. However, the Sunday lunch was very poor and we will not be going back again. When we asked the waitress whether the beef was rare or well done, she said "I don't know, I'm a vegetarian"! She seemed reluctant to ask but did eventually return to say it was "medium". We both ordered the roast beef at £8.95 each. When the meal came, there was one small slice of beef on the plate and it was actually over-cooked - certainly nowhere near "medium"! The portion of meat was exceedingly mean for that price. Dishes of vegetables were brought to the table; the green beans and sprouts were overcooked and we thought probably frozen, the cauliflower was overcooked and pappy. The gravy was from a packet. There was no sparkling mineral water available, the only option was soda water. We won't go back which is sad as we are always looking for nice places to eat locally that are good value. This certainly isn't.I'm sure it is a lovely site to stay on, but my advice would be to go out for Sunday lunch - there are SO many better roasts within just few miles for the same price or cheaper! Try the Aggi in Braunton or for only another pound go to the Williams Arms - you won't be sorry!