The Bistro Restaurant & Bar in Mid Devon

Stopped off on the way home from Exmoor, had coffee and scones. Lovely dining area, outside seating and working mill. Great gift shop, no tat here, nice quality products with a vast range of goods.

The nicest meal in ages . Superb I’m enjoying it so much, do go and visit . Worth the journey . I’m coming back to impress the family 👍🏻

Perfect afternoon snacking meals at Bickleigh Mill. The chef has the perfect touch with spices and is to be congratulated on serving such brilliant food. Thank you.

Four of us went to Bickleigh Mill Restaurant for Sunday lunch, and by the time we left, we all had mixed feelings about the experience. I’m sorry to say this, but we won’t be returning to this establishment in hurry—nothing but disappointment from start to finish. Readers, save your cash and go to another place where they appreciate your business. It’s a real shame that we live in a society where there’s no welcoming smile from the staff at many establishments. Service * Food * Price * PS: B/M please take this comment as a feedback, not as criticism.

Love it here. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is phenomenal. Quite expensive but you certainly get what you pay for. Menu is varied and they also have a specials board. HIGHLY recommend this place over the Fishermans Cot which is situated over the river. My only negative is that they don't open during the evenings!

We can’t comment on what else Bickleigh Mill has to offer as we only went there for lunch. We both had tuna mayo sandwiches, which were large and tasty with nice bread but, I thought, a little overpriced at £9.50. We also shared a cream tea, which was good.

Waited in a short queue for a very long time to be seated. Once seated we weren’t given a kids menu and i had to find one which was hard as not easy to get someone’s attention. Waited a further 20 mins and watched somebody taking orders from numerous people seated after us. Went to the bar to try and order some drinks and see if we could order at the bar. Was blanked by all four people behind the bar for a good few minutes. Gave up in the end and walked out to go somewhere that actually wanted to serve us. Not a great experience with an autistic child in the group.

We were all looking forward to a Sunday roast and I have to say it was awful. Vegetables were not cooked, 3 tiny potatoes and one slice of beef.

This bistro sevedup the poorest excuse for a hamburger meal I have had in a restaurant. The meal took a long time to arrive so I was starving by the time it came. I was appalled that the hamburger was an overcooked burger patty on a totally dry burger bun devoid of anything else. No tomato or lettuce or anything apart from patty and bun with a small pot of fries and a couple of tablespoons of coleslaw. When the waitress asked how everything was I was offered the option to change my order but as I was so hungry and we had already had a long wait I declined. Strangely the other 3 meals all looked quite decent. I just don't understand who thought this was a decent burger. The waitresses were all polite but I still paid the full price (over£15) for this excuse for a meal.

Stopped for lunch at this popular spot. Sat outside and we ordered inside giving our table number. The food was good, with generous portions and the staff were very friendly. Shame the mill is not currently working. Shop attached was very pleasant and well stocked with a variety of gifts.

Lovely place to stop by and eat. Staff were very welcoming. food served was pleasing to the eye and tasted just as good. would definitely recommend.

Fabulous lunch stop. Drove up from South Ham’s to meet friends from North Devon! Great menu reasonably priced. Dog friendly! Chocolate Orange Affrogato divine! Peacock entertaining us with his display.

This is all lovely setting but unfortunately let down by extremely slow service. We waited over an hour to have tea and cake, the cake I had was stale and the attitude of some of the staff was poor in fact rude. We asked for table water twice and never received it. We were given a five pound voucher as recompense but only if you spent over 25 in the shops. Disappointing experience for an Easter treat.

We booked a table at this charming bistro at Bickleigh mill craft centre . The weather to say the least was awful, however the warm welcome hub the staff beaming smiles and fabulous service warmed us . We eat off the special price menu, our party chose pate starter a large portion of pate beautiful side salads and delectable toasted breads. The other starter of garlic mushrooms on salad didn’t disappoint either. Main meals quickly arrived fish and chips,sausage and mash all generous in portion size and flavour, however the star was the amazing leek and mushroom risotto, the creamy sauce enhanced the taste, plentiful in mushrooms and high on flavour, the huge portion size could have been halved and I would not have been disappointed. A place to return to.

Great area to wander around. Lovely cafe Delicious cream tea and lattes The shop has some lovely and unusual gifts Bought some lovely rabbits for children, necklace and brooch for ladies and beautiful oven gloves

We visited for a bite to eat, it was very busy as it was a Sunday lunchtime but the staff were efficient and we enjoyed our food. We haven't been for several years so it was nice to see the shop was just as lovely as always.

Pleasant experience for Sunday lunch. We did book ( recommended) and weren’t disappointed. Generous portion of roast meat /veg cooked to perfection and also nice friendly staff who knew their stuff.

Been here many times for breakfast always lovely. Sometimes afternoon just for tea and cake. But today decided to have lunch. Steak and ale pie was delicious. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely shop to look around after. Nice pleasant setting

This venue was not a good experience. We took friends for lunch and sat outside on a pleasant day. My three companions all had sandwiches with a side salad. They were OK with filling but in inch thick slices of bread which was badly cut. Non of my party managed to finish it. Far too much for our elderly ladies. Perhaps wholemeal sliced bread would be an alternative option. As for me I had a Pork and Apple pie with undercooked vegetables. When I took the top off the pie after the first bite I found 6 very small pieces of diced Pork in a thick, sweet Apple sauce. Not good enough. It was left. I really do not mind paying for good food and service but that an over £50 experience I will not be repeating.

High Tea highly recommended. Plenty of chose from and all very fresh and homemade. Great Staff too. Place very clean. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, even brought extra tea when asked. Would definitely say value for money

We went for a lunch, there were fourteen of us nine having a roast The food was very good however the policy of sharing veg in my experience in the hospitality business always leaves someone disappointed! There was one dish of veg at one end of the table for four people and another at other end of the table for four people! So my wife number nine in the middle of the table surrounded by people not having a roast had to put up with a few carrots no body else wanted! My wife is different to me as Farr as she does not like making a fuss! I was very angry when she told me what had happened! If I was supplying a meal I would make sure everyone was provided with a portion of veg and not left to distribute the veg themselves! Please ask your staff to make sure everyone is happy not just ask two people at the end of the table! Just a bit of constructive criticism that I think you should take on board!

Just enjoyed a really lovely high tea at Bickleigh Mill. Cakes, scones and sandwiches were all excellent. The service was very good. Will go back again soon.

Didn’t see the ‘wait to be seated’ sign on tne counter in amongst all tne other signs, so we found a table for two with out a reserved notice on it. A lady came out and said we should have waited to be seated and you can’t sit there it’s reserved (no sign on the table!) so she moved us to another table that had a reserved’ sign on it!!!!🤷‍♀️. Soup was nice but we had tea for two. Was charged for tea for two but we had one pot of tea with one tea bag in it and a pot of hot water !! I wonder what you get with a pot of tea for one Just thought it was very tight over £2 each for one tea bag and two pots of hot water basically

Lunch with friends visiting from the Welsh mountains. As always, the food was excellent, great choice, first class service. Very dog friendly and lots of trails.

We stopped here for a drink after a walk around the village. Lovely pub, with seating both inside and outside, with plenty of shade to avoid the midday sun!

An eclectic and beautifully and painstakingly maintained mill that reminds one of generations past. A lovely gift shop, grounds to explore, and the powerful river exe just a stroll away. Peacocks in the garden, a wishing well and wonderful views. Very attentive staff serve a delicious local menu in the restaurant.

Excellent food. Good choices. Not to expensive. Friendly helpful staff. Visit quite often.either sit inside or out.both lovely

Christmas browsing was the order of the day n where else to go? Hadn't thought to book n a wheelchair to accommodate too. No worries here at Bickleigh, staff are unfailingly cheerful n obliging - 'start browsing n I'll look for you in abt 10mins' - so we did! We were duly accommodated quite quickly and difficult choices made from the extensive menu, orders taken n served within reasonable order - delicious as I'd remembered. More browsing before departing with several goodies - no hassle, a good start!

Had lunch here before visiting the Devon Railway Centre. Quite pricy but nice food. Good outdoor space and sensible Covid-19 precautions.

We were attrccted here by their extensive gluten free menu, but enjoyed an excellent lunch and on a different day, morning coffee. Situated in a picturesque old mill just off A396 there is a large garden as well as an indoor seating area. The food was well cooked and service was prompt and efficient. There is also a small gift shop on site. A real find and well worth a visit on the way to Exeter.

Lovely and friendly staff with a good choice of food.Nice garden on a sunny day,Great for breakfast and lunch.

Lovely Sunday lunch with great outdoor seating area. Would recommend and great if you are visiting the Devon Railway Centre at the same time.

We had a long day out and about and missed lunch. so on passing here on the way back to our rental took a chance on getting some food.a good result as they still had an hour left before close at 5. Very friendly helpful staff got our order in and had 2 delicious flatbread pizzas one vegan and one meat. We both really loved them. And a decent draft local beer too boot.also didn’t break the bank. A great menu for vegan and carnivores

Excellent food, accommodating and super helpful staff. Had the Roast Rib of Devon Beef and it was hands-down one of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in years. Reasonably priced and put some love and warmth inside us on a cold and wet day.

We visited Bickleigh Mill whilst holidaying in Devon. My initial reaction was that it was smaller than i anticipated but actually once inside, they have made the most of the layout. There are 3 floors of gifts, some unique including a selection of Charlie Bears! Handbags, scarfs, books, jewellery and much more. The third floor is dedicated to childrenswear. My only drawback is that it i didn't see a lift so disabled access to upper floors might be an issue.After scrolling around (and buying) we sat outside in the socially distanced cafe. Deciding to have lunch there, we ordered a selection of baguettes, a salmon and prawn salad and maybe one or two cream teas. The food was served quickly, portions were very generous and tasted fantastic. Definitely recommend the cream teas! Staff were very friendly and polite. As we visited on a Monday in August, we also made use of the 'eat out to help out' scheme which made it even better value. However even without the 'discount I would thoroughly recommend both the Mill shop and the cafe.

Live close by. Popped in for coffee and cake. Nice and helpful staff. Lovely and clean. Coffee was fine. Slice of cake was pitiful in size. To be honest I did not say anything. I guessed that whoever cut the cake surely would have known how small the portions were. Not so much of a treat. And not cheap.

Have been here a few times for a coffee and a meal. Quite popular, this was a tea stop on a coach trip out for the day. They do lovely meals, but as it was mid afternoon l just had a tea and cake. They do lovely cakes, but also main meals, plenty of choices. Even with a coach party in , plenty of seating. You can sit in or out, but a bit chilly this time of he year. Nice staff, plenty of parking and nice loo's.

We went there as a choice for friends Birthday Plus pointsI can take my dog into the shop The food was very good I was able to have a child size meal as cant eat large amountsatmosphere good staff very helpfulCoffee tastes good Nice walks around grounds to potter with dog for quick walkNegative pointsThere were no places left in the dog friendly area of the restaurant so had to leave her in the car ...Will definitely go again this not.being my first visit

We didn’t go in the restaurant but had a good look around the gift shop, some very unusual products for sale nice if your looking for a Birthday gift for someone but can be a bit expensive

I had the full cream tea, very impressed for £5.95 two scones, two tiptree jams and big pot of cream. Excellent pot of tea.

Poor service, in fact we left in the end as we waited so long for our desserts. Waitress didn’t even apologise. Potatoes were rock hard, veg not enough to feed two people let alone four! Would not recommend

What a lovely place. We stopped in for cream teas and weren't disappointed. We had one "fussy" person with us who the excellent staff were happy to accommodate.It's a brilliant little place, and I highly recommend it.

A great little place to visit, in a very picturesque setting it has a quirky shop selling unusual and varied bits and pieces, great for presents! The restaurant has a medium sized menu and serves good food, it gets busy though so best to book in advance. Only downside is it can get quite noisy at the busiest times. Also there is a train museum, great for little ones but hold much of interest for the whole family too.

The shop was lovely with plenty of gifts. The food was nice and lots of choice. The staff were friendly. Lovely area. Plenty of free parking.

We stopped here after a visit to Devon Railway Centre next door. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We sat outside in the lovely garden area and ordered a lite bite sandwich. Salmon and cream cheese, Ham and Cheese and a Mediterranean veg toasted ciabatta. The food was well presented with a fresh side salad, good sized portions and very tasty. Although a little pricey for a sandwich and side salad/garnish it was tasty and served with a smile. We would certainly recommend Bickleigh Mill and will definitely visit again.

I always stop here on our b=visits to Bickleigh it has alovley shop to get great gifts for family I bought lots of stocking fillers for the grandkids. Nice garden and cafe

Went here for lunch and I thought it was quite pricey for what I had. The wait was around an hour for the soup I had which was average.

Went here as Fisherman’s Cot over the road was completely full and was pleasantly surprised! Lovely little lunch in the nice garden area, with good lunch options to choose from. Will be back.

Been here many many times but lately we have not enjoyed our meals as much! Not sure the chef is really that bothered about what he’s sending out - the ham on the ham egg and chips was so dry (see photo) and looked like it had been cut days ago! Really hope things improve soon as may start going else where

Visited yesterday with our Children aged 12 and 3 after a lovely time at the railway centre next door.

We visited as a large group of 7 adults and 4 children. Initially we sat outside however it started to rain and a member of staff invited us in and arranged a table so we could all sit together, quite the opposite to a nearby restaurant we had tried for lunch earlier, who weren’t interested in helping us. The young children were made especially welcome by the staff and were well catered for.

My first visit here & it wont be my last. Indulged in cream teas all round, superb scones, by far the best ive tasted since son & daughter in law moved to Devon 5 years ago. Clean & tidy cafe/ bistro good choice of dishes, & staff very pleasant. The shopping part is excellent with very wide choice of accessories, & other really lovely gifts. Would like to see their Christmas selections! Lovely place to visit.

We popped out to the Bickleigh Mill on a Sunday afternoon, the setting is lovely really nice front garden to sit outside in the sunshine. We had all wanted afternoon tea and were disappointed to see it was only available to preorder and for more than 8 people. Instead we created our own with cream teas, sandwich etc and have to say it was very nice. The scones came out first and there was a wait of around 10 minutes for the sandwich and chips, would of been better if it had all came out at the same time but it was all very nice, the scones were particularly good! Staff all very friendly and helpful, all in all a lovely Sunday afternoon. Would definitely return for the scones

Went here yesterday (Sunday) for a carvery with 5 others from different parts of the country as a family meet. We all had carvery, 5 lamb and 1 beef, all I can say really is that the meat was quite nice, but the gravy was over salted and over powered everything else. For 6 people on a carvery, we were given 2 very small plates of veg, nowhere near enough, we asked for some more vegetables, but nothing ever came, no apology was made. The potatoes were huge, I was not sure whether to climb it or eat it??? I decided the latter, should have climbed it instead. We all decided to chance a pudding, out of 6 of us only one thought theirs's was any good, I had the chocolate roulade with chocolate sauce, which came with out any sauces, I eventually managed to catch one of the waitresses attention, and asked for some sauce, she eventually returned with the smallest jug I have ever seen which was less than half full, needn't have bothered really, I left it in the end. Stodgy and dry, not good, most of the other desserts were the same. All in all a very disappointing day, seeing as we had ALL travelled over 100 miles to meet up there. The staff were miserable and all looked like they wanted to be anywhere else but at work. Need to buck up a lot. Would any of us return, NO.

My son had book this place for a family get together. Lovely setting. We had booked a 2.00pm for a Sunday lunch. We waited outside in the sunshine. My son had to go in twice to see if our table was ready. We went in at 2.45pm. Ordered our meals. We all had a carvery. When it came it was just meat and potatoes. The veg was served on two small plates. There was 6 of us. We asked for more veg as there wasn`t enough for the amount of people. It never came. We ordered puddings, they were ok, nothing special. I didn`t see one member of staff with a smile. We were not asked if our meals were ok at any time. The place is nice inside but I would not eat here again.

Went to this venue after getting recommends,we arrived to a totally empty restaurant,however were greeted and shown to a table.

Stopped here this week with some friends for a quick bite.......maybe a mistake.

We visited Bickleigh Mill this evening for my sons 1st Birthday, once again they didn’t disappoint. My son has allergies and they couldn’t have done anymore for us. They were careful about what my son ate, offered him sorbet for his dessert, were attentive and friendly. They really went above and beyond unlike most places. Eating out has always been an issue since having my son but here I can relax in the knowledge that he will not have a reaction from the food he eats. Will be continue to eat at Bickleigh Mill on a regular occasion.

Situated between Exeter and Tiverton on the River Exe this is an easy drive for good coffee, casual or formal lunch. Sit outside or in one of the many rooms making up the dining room. My mother and I had well filled sandwiches on the freshest granary bread followed by delicious mango cheesecake. My Americano coffee was served with additional hot water in case too strong (it wasn’t). There are also several floors of a shopping emporium built around the preserved old mill. Upper floors not accessible to the disabled as far as I could see. Well worth a visit but getting very busy by 1pm on a summer Friday.

We called on recommendation but were pretty underwhelmed.

My husband and I popped in on a gorgeous Sunday late afternoon and what a lovely surprise! The place and restaurant were very quiet and we enjoyed the calm afternoon and sunshine. The food was superb and it surprised us the great value as well. The restaurant itself has a very relaxed atmosphere and the décor is homey. The bathrooms are modern and clean and the staff are friendly but laid back. We will certainly come back!

We stopped here for lunch on the way to Tiverton. Fantastic idea having an eatery and gift/craft shops all together. The restaurant was packed and it's easy to see why. Staff were really helpful, finding us s table despite us having no booking and them being rushed off their feet and it was no trouble to them. Really good menu selection, we both had ham, egg and chips which were good portions and very tasty, best frief eggs I've had for a while with bright orange yolks. Service was quick but good obviously cooked to order. Tasty and good value food in lovely surroundings, we were seated next to the old mill stones, adding a touch of interest. Highly recommended.

The food here was totally unexpected! I imagined a few sandwiches and jacket potatoes as an offering at a tourist attraction but there is so much more, and it was all delicious too. Well worth a visit if you're in the area, and don't mind noisy peacocks!

We only had light lunch but the food was lovely with brilliant portion sizes. Second time eating here and we have been pleased both times! Table service which makes life a lot easier with two children and a beautiful outside seating area.

As it a Bar as well as a bistro it would of been nice to of had a packet of crisps with the sandwich. No crisps on sale at all.

Thought it was a very good idea, took my mum here as she loves a pudding along with rest of family, starter was lovely, could maybe do with bit more choice but they happily substituted something for my daughter who's a bit fussy re eating, pudding selection was amazing, all in all really good and will come again, why not five eating could do with more ambience at night for it to work did feel a little cold, but that's my only negative.

We went for a Sunday lunch which was exceptional; the food was excellent quality and great portions. I am a vegetarian and the Super Salad was some of the best Veggie food I have had in a while.

Stopped in for Lunch and a 'wonda' around the shop. Wonderful couple of hours and Lunch. Love this place.

On a wonderful Springlike February day, we were able to sit in the garden and enjoy the warm sunshine whilst a peacock strutted its stuff. Our food was very good... at pub grub prices with a good range of drinks. Inside the bistro is pleasant enough and the staff were friendly and efficient.

This was our first time visiting Bickleigh Mill and sorry to say it will be the only time.

We stopped by for coffee today and really enjoyed it. Pleasant service nice coffee and brownies, warm fire but plenty of choices for seating. Lots in the shop too. Outside seating will be lovely in warmer weather. Fun to see the mill wheel!

We were pleasantly surprised at the choice and the quality of the food. Staff were very helpful. Ambience good. Very busy but a lot of space. Parking good.

We have visited The Bickleigh Mill for lunch three times now and the food is fantastic.

Great Sunday Lunch, really tender beef every time, good food portions and friendly staff along with a good atmosphere.

Myself and my two teenage daughters went here for the first time for our annual pre Xmas high tea treat. We were seated straight away. The waitresses were friendly and very professional. The place was clean and relaxing. Our food was perfect, beautiful sandwiches with a good choice of filling that tasted lovely. The warm mini quiches gave it a nice alternative touch. The cakes were delicious and so was the scone, with ample cream and jam. We couldn't eat it all and were given a small container to take the remaining few cakes home. Lovely experience

A group of us went for a Christmas meal. The service was OK and wines reasonably priced.

I love this time of year as the shop turns in to a wonderland of gifts for my family! As I stepped in to the restaurant I could see they were very busy but luckily the waitress found me a table in my favourite area (overlooking the garden). The menu had changed since my last visit so (after taking forever to decide) I went for the duck main meal, it arrived in surprisingly good time as every other room was full with customers. The duck was tender and the veg tasted fresh, but the plum sauce? Heavenly.

We've been to BM Restaurant several times & always had good food & service, but this time we were disappointed about several things.

The restaurant is part of the Abbey. It is clean and has a very good atmosphere. Food is tasty and the staff are helpful.

Had the three local sausage and mash and felt very full afterwards it was really tasty and my wife says they do the crumbliest shortbread

Food was cold, customer service poor with no apologies. Very disappointing. We live locally but probably won't return.

Such a stunning location, we had high expectations for the food to be on the same par! However this was not the case. Called in for Sunday lunch. My husband had the Roast beef,I decided to have the Goats Cheese Tart as the beef was well done apparently. Service was friendly, although when the restaurant starting getting busy the waitresses seem to be in panic mode! The lunch was served quite quickly. The Roast Beef, however, was full of fat, the roast potatoes were NOT roasted but in fact deep fried!. The vegetables, however, were nicely cooked and fresh. The Goats cheese tart lacked a bit of flavour, and was served with a nice fresh salad.

Earlier this month we went to a retro theme evening. Excellent food and nice atmosphere. Very good evening. Theme evenings once a month ranging through French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, retro etc. We enjoy them so much that we go each month.

this is just the most beautiful place in Devon, great lunch a little busy on weekends but during to week wonderful, just a short drive between Tiverton & Thorverton in Devon.

Bickleigh Mill was recommended to me by a friend. It is unclear whether it is order at the table or the counter. Staff were busy and very brusque. I asked a person at the counter a question about menus and was told that she was kitchen staff and to ask the servers.

Oh dear, after being assured by the owner that our poor experience previously had been unacceptable and not the usual standard, very disappointed to find that nothing had changed. Had planned to have lunch too, but after seeing how dirty the crockery and teapots and table mats and menus still were, we changed our minds.

After visiting the railway centre next door we were enticed in by the "kids eat free between 4 &5" banner , and So pleased we did, there were a few tables in front of us so we had about 30 minutes wait, but sensing the children were restless he printed off some colouring in sheets in an attempt to keep them occupied! He also kept us updated on the progress of the meals! The boys had big plates of ham, peas and chips all of good quality! The sticky chicken and the duck breast meals were excellent!

The food is always well prepared and freshly cooked

Had another lovely meal here, despite the intermittent power cuts. Although there isn't a vast menu, the food is really very good. Service good too.

Stopped for cream tea and sandwiches-Sadly did not live up to expectations as the crockery was stained, dirty and chipped. The menus had food residue and were sticky. Quite off-putting and inexcusable.

Took the family here last weekend for an evening meal. we had mains and puddings.vwery good service good choice on the menu and a excellant choice of wines at reasonable prices

A really nice place to stop and grab a quick snack or drink. A beautiful garden facing the stream and some pretty basic snacks to offer.

Following a family trip to North Devon we stopped at Bickleigh Mill for tea and cakes

Excellent food in nice surroundings a lovely setting. Nice to sit outside and watch the peacock. Reasonably priced meals.

Stopped here on our way back from Cornwall and enjoyed a coffee and cake. Beautiful place, mill was dry but this is understandable due to the current heatwave. Lovely gift shop - although pricey. Saw a peacock strutting about, thought there would be walks around the mill. Saw details of the walk up to Tiverton - may do that next time we call.

The food here is first class as is the service. There is a great shop to purchase gifts which are a little different and not expensive. Its in a beautiful part of Devon for locals and visitors . Highly recommend it to anyone.

food lovely but they had a large party in at the same time, so we were waiting for food.

Nice location and sitting outside on a sunny Sunday lunchtime was very nice. I phoned at 10am to book but they do not book outside tables so it was first come first served if you don't want to be inside. The earlier the better so we got there just after 12noon and easily got an outside table with umbrella. Pity cars are allowed to park by reversing into the spaces thereby blowing exhaust fumes all over the people eating right beside them. We spent over £30 on two meals and milk shakes. The food wasn't up to much, not worth the money. Think I'll just go for a light bite next time. There is a 'water mill' but it's bone dry not working. A local told us it happens very frequently and is more often out of order than the advertised picturesque water mill photos would have you believe. We thought there was grounds to walk around but again the local told us it was a 3 1/2 mile path to Tiverton and that it wouldn't be suitable for my partner in shorts and sandals or myself with a walking stick. All rather disappointing. We walked back via the gift shop and left.

My grandad always took me to Bickleigh Mill as a a child and so I thought it was only appropriate to honour an old family tradition as it was fathers day. We arrived at around 1pm and were seated in our favourite spot overlooking the charming garden at the front of the building.

My Partner and our two daughters went to Bickleigh Mill for a Fathers Day lunch. Even though the restaurant was clearly extremely busy the service and food were excellent. I shall certainly be planning a return trip in the near future.