Yarde orchard in Torridge

Had an impromptu lunch at the Yarde Orchard in September 2024. Delicious coffee and tuna baguette and lovely setting, all at a reasonable price.

We stopped here whilst cycling to Torrington. What a wonderful little cafe. Very friendly staff and an excellent cream tea. The prices were extremely reasonable and there is a lovely outdoor seating area.

Popped in to this delightful cafe again for a quick bite. Good friendly service, tasty food and great location for cyclists and walkers as its right on the Tarka Trail. Will definitely be visiting again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

This place was a wonderful find. I stayed here 1 night whilst cycling the Devon Coast to Coast route. It's a small operation with a relaxed, family-run feel, and conveniently located right by the cycle path. The grass pitch is really pretty, all the usual amenities provided, and the owners are really helpful and friendly. Outside of cafe hours they offer dinner and an excellent cooked breakfast to guests, which is very much appreciated! Absolutely loved it here, recommend it to everyone

Stopped whilst cycling for drink and yummy coconut and honeycombe ice cream. Lovely welcome and doggy biscuits too!

This friendly cafe is in a lovely situation beside the Tarka trail. We sat in the pretty orchard and enjoyed a novel savoury version of a cream tea (cheese scone, cream cheese topped with chutney). It was a relaxed break whilst cycling the beautiful trail. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Myself & my son visited today for a drink & cake after walking along the Tarka Trail. Very friendly welcome, fresh food & excellent value. Nice touch with bowl of water & biscuit for the dog too!

Advertised as dog friendly, however the owners really did not seem ok with accepting dogs into their property. Only when we arrived I was informed that 1 small dog is allowed & that usually the option is given to cancel. Why this is not included in the listing instead of going to the effort of booking I have no idea as we clearly didn’t know this from the booking info & it was mentioned guests with 2 other dogs had stayed recently who’s owners presumably didn’t know until they arrived either. The only lounge area is on the landing, but dogs are only allowed in the kitchen or entrance area, both of which are hard floors, which is a real shame as it seems like a missed opportunity to not allow dogs to sit with their family. We were not expecting to let them on any soft furnishings but were made to feel quite uncomfortable & found it hard to relax after the owner asked to ‘have a word’ about the dogs. The garden is the perfect enclosed area, but we were reminded that the rules are dogs have to be on leads at all times, something else we didn’t know until arriving. The owner seemed more concerned about using the garden as an extension of their own garden to grow veg, which made it difficult for us to feel as though we had the space to ourselves as you’d expect when paying to book an entire bunkhouse & we felt overlooked. If considering booking this property with your dog(s) I would suggest thinking twice as a comment was made to us about how previous dog owners left the place so I really feel the property should not be advertised as dog friendly at all, or better still, reconsider the restrictions in place as every other dog friendly break we have booked has been much more accommodating & the dogs seemed really happy before we were told they have to be on leads and had to be separate from us. My Wife left a day early with the dogs as she chose to sleep on the floor with them the night before as they are nervous rescue dogs, rather than leave them isolated for another night. Please at least contact the owners before considering booking if you are planning on taking your dog with you and I hope you have a better experience than we did!

Popped in today for a light lunch. Friendly, efficient staff, tasty food. We had a natchos sharing dish which was lovely. I would recommend visiting here.

My son and I stopped here overnight cycling the Tarka Trail. The accommodation was clean, warm and well stocked with everything we could have needed. Fast WiFi, good book and board game selection and outdoor seating in lovely garden. The best thing though was the kindness and generosity of the hosts. We arrived later than planned when the cafe had closed, exhausted and with no food. The nearest shops/pubs were a 4mile bike ride away. We had homemade pizzas delivered to us half an hour later. Was really thoughtful and made us feel very welcome. A fry up in the cafe the next morning was delicious and served with fresh orange juice and great fresh coffee. We will definitely be back with the whole family.

I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon cycle ride, a welcome rest after an up hill climb from Torrington A welcome rest area for cyclists I was greeted by very friendly staff serving good food at reasonable prices Even refilled my drinks bottle for me I will definitely stop here again

We visited Yarde for the second time today - a family of 5 with 4 dogs (3 noisy chihuahuas & a noisy Bichon Frise) - the staff were lovely with the dogs, all of which are rescues & very nervous. The food is fresh & really tasty - the apple cake is gorgeous. We are all autistic & the cafe catered for all our needs, including allowing the children to eat food we’d brought with us - the children will not eat anything from cafes except fresh baguettes-& the Yarde provided these perfectly baked. There is water for dogs, free parking, good quality outdoor tables well spaced & apple trees all around. Yarde is a great place to relax after a walk or a cycle on the Tarka Trail! 5 huge stars to Vincent & his staff from us.

I stayed here twice whilst cycling the Devon Coast to Coast. There is a small hostel building, a cafe and a camping field. My hosts were perfect, they are licensed so able to have a drink in the evening. If you are camping or staying you can order a grand breakfast in the morning outside cafe hours and the same applies to an evening meal. Please stay here if you can, it's quite a find. To prove this wasn't written by the owners, my only improvement would be to reseed the camping field as trying to find an area without tussock grass isn't the easiest but I managed on both nights

We walked to the cafe and sat in the beautiful, peaceful garden. The three of us had very tasty baguettes and our dog particularly enjoyed the doggy treats. We finished off with very generous ice creams for the walk back. Will definitely return again😀

This was the second time we have visited the cafe since the new owners, last time we waited over an hour for our snacks to arrive, very annoyed as the menu is very simple. This time we went giving them the benefit of the doubt, having cycled a long distance. They informed us they had no change when we offered a note, after checking all my pockets, I found I was thirty pence short of the price. They offered no solution. So we left disappointed yet again. An absolute shambles.

This is the place to stop! A gentle Saturday morning ride up from Torrington with family, we stopped here at coffee and a nibble ( bacon baguette ) - both were amazing. Service with a smile, coffee that is rich, full bodied and tasty, bacon with flavour served with a fresh leaf salad and lovely dressing. We will be back...lots!

Whenever I go out anywhere the gluten free options are often very boring but not when visiting Yarde. Lovely home made chocolate gluten free banana bread made my day. The coffee was good too. Plenty of other home made cake options for those without allergies too. A lovely place to stop and watch the cycling world go by.

Fabulous little spot! Right in the yaris trail so perfect for passing walkers and cyclists for a hot drink, lunch, cake or ice cream. We stopped here for lunch following a wine tasting session so were keen to fill up! Baguettes and falafel salad were filling and tasty, as were the nachos (fresh out of the oven)! Staff were really friendly, welcoming and efficient. A really lovely lunch in the sun. Covid wise, spot on, asking all guests to scan the qr code to check in, table service only and lovely clean loos, faultless.

Brilliant place to stop while cycling on the Tarka Trail. Great bacon sandwich in a lovely setting. Really friendly staff who even helped provide the tools to fix a fault with my bike!

This café came into view like an oasis in the desert whilst walking along the Tarka Trail. Still only providing takeaways due to the lockdown, there were plenty of picnic benches outside, most under cover, and the coffee was very welcome and very good. Also good to see toilet and dog facilities. Will return pist-lockdown to sample their locally-sourced tucker. There is also intriguing looking accommodation available.

We have been going to this gorgeous place for donkeys years, and seen several changes of ownership. However, not sure how many times we’ll be going again. Thought we’d have a baguette. Listed in the menu as “baguettes”. What arrived was less than half of one small petit pain. A bit stingy and not truthful either. Compared to the food of old, very poor indeed.

It is indeed a hidden gem and once you enter you feel the lovely atmosphere and that the people who run this cafe put their heart and soul into it. The service was extraordinary, customer friendly and generally it was an amazing atmosphere. Food was delicious and served under best cirumstances. I can recommened coming alone, together or enjoying the cafe with the family. A visit for everyone. Also a great atmosphere if you want to read a book or have a comfortable place to work with your laptop and have some great area to work in. Would come back any day ♥Laura

First time I had visited this cafe since the new owners took over ,it will also be the last . Because I can't eat white bread I was told I could have a brown baguette ,I choose one with Cornish smoked bacon and an Americano. The advert for this cafe says they use organic and fair trade ingredients .What I ended up with was two pieces of brown bread ,one rasher of none smoked bacon and a cup of brown liquid ,no condiments provided or offered .All this tasted like it was from a supermarkets basic range .Fed up with being ripped off by places like this .

This is a super cafe along the Tarka trail. We stopped here and had a lovely cup of hot chocolate and the homemade lemon drizzle cake, highly recommended! The staff are friendly and helpful and the facilities are spotlessly clean. Not to be missed if you’re in the area.

We have visited a few times over recent months since the change of ownership, we loved it before, and we still love it, the new owners are attentive and welcoming, it can get busy, and with the current restrictions, you may have to allow for a delay if you are in a large walking or cycling group, as this isn't a "fast food" establishment, but for couples and small families, it's perfect, Cream teas and cakes highly recommended, and looking forward to trying something from the hot food menu in the future, and wish them every success.

Dropped in today after the Great reviews. Queued for 30 minutes (only 2 people in front), during which time I witnessed their working practices. Carry On Cafe springs to mind! Orders messed up, incredibly slow service (people coming in asking where there orders were), hot chocolates sat waiting for 15 minutes (must have been cold) & I finally left when the older waiter went to the cake cabinet, & picked up 2 scones in an ungloved hand. COVID & basic hygiene rules ignored; not for me!

I live opposite and my Uncle (who was recently involved in a motorbike accident) was coming to visit, and I was delighted to know that these new owners, Michelle and Vince, would generously rent me their one bed room for £400 for one month (I provided all the cleaning and bedding) so he could come to stay and recover with us. He ended up having to cancel last minute due to his illness, so the room was left empty for 2 weeks. By this time we could not return the key or be eligible for a refund, as the return policy stated in Michelle's email to me and on the website is limited to only 14 days. Therefore, my cousin came to use to room for 3 days ahead of my uncles visit (Michelle was informed of this).The day comes my cousin arrives after not seeing her for 15 years, I walk her up to the gate to where her room was, I see Michelle charging out and shouting across to me from the cafe “Who the f**k are you!?”. Bearing in mind my mother and I had been down and seen Michelle and her husband the previous day when we went to do the housekeeping(I was even wearing the same clothes). I responded calmly who I was and who I was with whilst my cousin was in absolute shock, (as was I) Michelle disappears, Vince comes out and begins to say that he had no knowledge of this and wasn’t arranged, and that I needed to to go and get my mother. Cutting to the point, their excuse for the disgusting, embarrassingly unprofessional way my cousin and I were greeted was that someone had ‘fly tipped’ what turned out to be a carrier bag of paint cans placed inside the industrial waste bins at the entrance to the public car park opposite the b&b and Tarka Trail. The fact that Vince thought this was a justifiable reason for the behaviour of Michelle is beyond me. This clearly shows that unfortunately they do not have any experience in customer service or hospitality. Michelle decided later that instead of apologising verbally she would send an email stating that she had obviously not been introduced” and “is he/she actually using the room?”. Then subsequently blocked me.There was; no offer of breakfast, no tea or coffee,no toiletries, no tv, no towels, a wasp problem and no apology from Michelle or Vince either. To conclude, I would give Michelle and Vince and their rotten service, a wide berth and keep cycling on to the Puffing Billy down the road.

We love coming here! It's in a very beautiful setting and all the staff are very very friendly and always happy to help in anyway they can!The food is fantastic especially vinces homemade apple cake which always goes down a treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Very child friendly.

Great setting and lovely gardens. However this is where the positives end. We arrived at 12.30 and they had practically nothing left. Waited over an hour for 4 ham rolls, when they arrived the reason for the delay was they’d run out of lettuce?! Lots of angry and frustrated customers in the same boat - maybe it was an off day but best avoided.

Once we arrived, our visit could not have gone better. Great service from all the staff, drinks and pizza (Saturday night special pizza evening) perfect and friendly other customers. Our sprocker spaniel Archie well and truly spoilt with biscuits and fuss. Only downside was that we had walked the ‘1 mile’ down the Tarka Trail from our holiday park at Smytham, which turned out to be nearer 2 and a half and we arrived late and knackered. Top marks to the owner who drove us back after dinner and saved us the return journey. We will be back but will cycle instead.

We stayed in the bunk house on a cycle trip and had a fantastic visit. The bunkhouse was clean and comfortable in a roomy and light building. We had a lovely dinner and breakfast cooked by the owners - recommend overnight oats! Really friendly people who made us feel very welcome. Great stop on the tarka trail.

Myself and four friends stayed here while cycling the coast to coast in Devon. We couldn't believe how lucky we were with our accomodation. Cheap and cheerful, it's set in a beautiful orchard on the tarka trail. We had a well deserved evening meal in the cafe, lovely atmosphere and good food. I'd recommend to anyone passing

In passing we stumbled across this stunning little café. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming to us and our dog. It was an over cast and drizzly day. The great coffee and a warm fire mad this a venue that we'll revisit. 10/10

We live close by and like to pop in for Coffee and Cake. It's a great place for lunch too, especially if you are using the Tarka Trail. A lovely country setting with outdoor seating which is set in the apple orchard.

I passed Yarde Orchard Cafe today expecting to see shuttered windows, but it has re-opened and is again serving excellent light meals, drinks and delicious cakes. Winter opening Sat & Sun only, 10:00am to 4:00pm. All week opening will commence at Easter.

Unfortunately the people who took over here a little while ago have ruined the Yarde cafe. Only opened for a short period in the summer and now shut up shop completely.Great shame for all the cyclists, walkers and locals who used to love the eclectic cafe with the music and events. Great shame

We walked from the Puffing Billy to the Yarde Orchard cafe which is a round trip of approximately eight miles.On arriving at the cafe we were impressed with the colourful and individual decor.I had a very nice bacon baguette, a slice of organic coffee and walnut cake and a mug of tea.My wife opted for the lentil soup, also a slice of coffee and walnut and a cup of coffee.All the food and drink was absolutely fine and the staff very polite.It was a very nice experience in a very chilled atmosphere.

If you walk or cycle along the leafy Tarka Trail through the quiet countryside of North Devon, a stop at Yarde Orchard should be on your itinerary. It’s a regular halt for us (and the little black dog likes it too). There is a wooden cabin with a wood-burning stove, set in a pretty orchard and garden – great to sit inside on a blustery day and outside on a sunny day amongst the trees.Whether it’s for good coffee and homemade cake or a glass of local cider and a tasty lunch, it is a great place with unique atmosphere.

Great local cider and beers, lovely home made pizza's made in there own oven, great night out had by all.

Went to the Saturday night pizza night. £7 each for a pizza which was smaller than a plate ! Four choices of toppings which really all turned out to be just the same. One of our party wanted a bottle of water and was told she was lucky because it was the last one - at 6.30 on a Saturday night !! Then another had a glass of white wine, which turned out to be the last one in the place. Then they ran out of bottles of beer. It wasn't worth the effort of driving there and I won't be going back.

Very convenient stop off on the Tarka trail. Lunchtime only for food normally but serves fantastic pizza across the summer on Saturday. Highly recommend. Only downside is the slightly off hand service when busy. It doesn't take any longer to smile when taking orders but it does leave a nicer impression!

Paramos aquí varias veces para café y tarta casera en el sendero A Tarka con nuestra familia en los últimos tres años, mientras que en vacaciones - sin duda un gran incentivo para los pequeños para llegar a la cima de la colina de Torrington.

What a lovely place to relax after the gentle climb up from Bideford through Torrington. You can get some nice snacks or a good lunch and lovely coffee too! I'd heartily recommend this as a preferred stop on the C2C ride.

Dos visitas - Dos almuerzos deliciosos! Este es un lugar fantástico y está en una ubicación tranquila en la A Tarka Trail. Me he pegado algunas fotos que probablemente comunicar mucho más de lo que puedo poner en palabras. Recién comida cocinada, ingredientes sanos local (principalmente), buena relación calidad-precio. Un gran destino para un viaje en el sendero. Hay problemas ocasionales con la conexión a internet (proveedor de problema en vez de la culpa de los propietarios), que puede causar la máquina de tarjeta de bajar, así que asegúrate de que tienes dinero en ti, sólo en el caso. No me puedo quejar y estamos decididos a intentar y pop sobre uno de sus noches de verano Sábado Pizza.

Estar al lado del Sendero A Tarka (ciclismo y senderismo) en las zonas rurales del norte de Devon a aproximadamente 4 millas al sur de Gran Torrington, este único y peculiar, Cafe de madera deliciosamente bar sirve un menú limitado pero muy interesante y a un precio razonable de golosinas caseras. Un buen café y un bar genial West Country equipada con cervezas y sidras. No hay menú de noche aparte de pop-up sábado durante las vacaciones escolares. Un entorno encantador y sin duda merece la pena la búsqueda.

Íbamos en bicicleta el Sendero a tarka de Bideford a Meeth y volver.

I've been going to this cafe for a few years (it's now changed hands) the new own seem very good and the food is made on the spot, I've always enjoyed the food or just a coffee there and look forward to going againI did turn up by car the other week and it was closed this was disappointing to myself and my partner, just seemed odd in the middle of summer to close?

Why would such a popular stop for cyclists and walkers decide to shut for ten days in the summer? It's beyond me that a business cannot find staff to cover this period, or even rotate staff holidays. Although, to be fair to the business, I don't know the reasons behind the closure.and they did put some very clear signs up on the trail to warn of their closure. But if this was my business I would keep it open, rather than leave lots of willing customers feeling disgruntled (as I witnessed today!) Such a shame to see it closed.

We stopped here on our way back to Torrington after cycling Torrington - Meeth. We were in need of food and drink and this cafe didn't disappoint! We had nachos, drinks and ice creams, all were lovely. We would make a point of stopping here again if we were cycling this way.

My friends and I were on a walking holiday Coast to Coast (Ilfracombe to Plymouth) when we got to the Yarde orchard at about 0920hrs It was raining and the cafe shut. This was fair enough as the opening hours were 1000hrs. We decided to wait on the benches in the cafe under the shade, study the guide and plan the day out of the rain over a late breakfast. As I opened the gate a pick up truck rolled into the park and the owner got out and told us to leave and sit in the open and read our maps. In fairness one of our group of three did say " Oh no one of them" which did not help. However,we were told in no uncertain terms to clear of and use the open picnic area in the rain until he opened up, even though we wanted a bit of cover to look at our maps. I accept he was closed but having been in the catering and holiday trade three cups of coffee would have solved the issue, and a sale is a sale . I have no doubt the 'owner' will have his version but as enyone who knows me as a contributor I am always truthful.

We haven't been since last year but it is a great place to stop on the tasks trail but we also go there just for lunch. A small but delicious menu, we usually have the wraps which are full of interesting fresh ingredients and all the scrummy cakes are home made. Also they have real ale and cider in barrels so I usually have to drive home as hubby does like to try as many as possible. It's nice to sit outside but you can sit inside the cabin if it's chilly. The owner and staff are very friendly and we will be going again very soon. Always check to see when they are open if it's out off season.

Checked on the website that it was open so cycled from fremington quay to yarde orchard for lunch. Only to find it completely closed up. Not even the toilets were open. In the 5 mins that we were there 2 other couples turned up and left disappointed. Such a shame .

I visit here regularly; the food is delicious and the staff are also very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Stopped for lunch while cycling the Tarka Trail. My wife found hair in her soup. The owner gave us a refund but was very condescending and just said that these things happen! I am sure that is not the principle that Environmental Health accept when they look at places that prepare food for the public. I will not go back.

- Excellent food - An interesting menu - not the usual lunch gubbins- Pleasant garden with outside seating- Cycle stands- Friendly staff- Ethically run and environmentally friendlyMake this your choice of destination if cycling the Tarka Trail

Myself and my sister were cycling on the Tarka Trail and we stopped here for a bit of lunch. I had a good feel about the place as soon we saw it. I had a tuna baguette which sounds ordinary enough, but it was one of the best tuna baguettes I have ever had! It was oozing with tuna and it also came with a great salad and some tortilla crisps. It went down a treat. My sister had the breakfast muffin which she enjoyed and it looked great. Coffees also gave us the kick we needed which turned out to be a very long cycle ride ahead! Great value and all the different variation of foods looked very appetizing. We sat outside and it was so peaceful, it was difficult to leave!

Been a few times over the last few months food is always good but menu is limited and if it's busy you can have a bit of a wait, saying that we are local and will be going back. Cakes are delicious so if you have room I suggest you indulge!

This is a beautiful little stop on the Tarka Trail but the staff are a bit miserable. It offers a great, healthy menu but I found the staff to be unfriendly and unhelpful.

We parked here to do a short walk along the Tarka Trail and returned for a coffee and cake at the end. Nice quirky feel to the place, we sat outside as the weather was lovely. The lunches looked good, some delicious smelling dhal was being cooked when we were there. We shared a flapjack, brownie and lemon drizzle cake, all tasty.

Fantastic cafe and camping on the Tarka trail!! Beautiful organic cakes and delicious tea! Made the walk very pleasant!!

Had a lovely quick lunch here, wish we could have stayed longer. Pretty and original cafe, right on the Tarka Trail, in unspoilt countryside.

On entering we were surprised to see an interior boosting a sort of new age vibe with bright colours and decoration, it had a very nice relaxing feel to it and were made to feel at home straight away . The choice of food and drink was very good especially the cider varieties on sale. I ordered the Muffins with fried egg and chorizo which sounded lush but was under whelmed with what looked a bit too like a Mcdonalds breakfast when it arrived , maybe I had set my expectations a little too high I though. So I continued to eat my way through it and took a drink of the Elderflower Still Cordial I had ordered . Now it might say Elderflower cordial which I have had many times before but this was more water with a slight taste of elderflower but really was very poor indeed . I can only surmise that the owners could not have tried this themselves as there really isn't any excuse for selling it.So in all I left feeling abit deflated as the interior promised so much , hence only the 3 stars .

Perfect pit stop on the Tarka Trail and would have visited by car for an evening meal if we had time. Varied and interesting menu, a pleasant change from the usual pub and cafe grub. Very friendly owners and staff with a genuine commitment to their ethos, liked the fact there was no bottled water for sale but a tap for all to use instead and a toilet matching sponsorship arrangement. Ask to see the photo album of the trip to Nepal, a fascinating insight into what the team are about. A first class example of sustainable, healthy and affordable hospitality. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

After cycling the Tarka trail from Langtree to Meeth (and back) we called in for a cup of tea and cake. It was a lovely sunny day and the garden is a beautiful place to sit and rest. It's next to the Tarka trail - easy to park your bike and call in.

Great place, we stayed in the big yurt which I was a little apprehensive about. It was so good with 4 rustic bunk beds and a wood burner. Warm and cosyAn experience you should enjoy too

We stoppen after a 20km cycle. What a great location. The people are vers friendly and they serve great food and drinks. All homemade or organic.

As in the area again decided to try another of the stops on the Tarka Trail, this time East Yarde.It is an intersting and quirky location and very pleasant.It had a limited menu compaired to others, however once ordered our food was produced promptly and was of good quality.There were only two people when we arrived having coffee, and four more for coffee as we ate, very quite for a July lunchtime on a nice day. However it meant we had prompt service.Overall a nice spot and we will return again.

Planned lunch stop at East Yarde. Reliably good consistent food & service. Great day so sat outside. Only 30 minutes or so on from Puffing Billy at Torrington and worth going the extra 6 miles or so. Good food and coffee, great range of ciders and ales too.

We recently was walking the Tarka Trail and thought 4 miles to this stop wouldn't take us long being good walkers. Wrong it seemed to take ages. We think the distances given are wrong. Finally we arrive and found a table under cover as the weather has been changeable. Ordered Americano's coffee it was hot and tasty. Staff polite. Once rested made our return walk.

Healthy and fresh menu with interesting drinks etc.Lovely staff and a delightful setting.Perfect spot to have lunch when walking or cycling the Tarka Trail.Best coffee we have had for the whole time we have been in the area.

A fantastic quirky stop off along the Tarka Trail. Stopped in as a much needed rest point while cycling the trail and delivered just what was needed. Serves excellent quality food and drink, served in a relaxed and beautiful environment. Local alcoholic drinks and absolutely amazing quality food, a with many options from the surprisingly varied menu. Felt welcome straight away and could not recommend more.

Thoroughly enjoyed our late lunch here whilst cycling on the Tarka trail. Well worth the 2 mile steady incline from watergate. In desperate need for sustenance by the time we got there. Not disappointed at all. Quick service. Wholesome food. Friendly staff. I would definitely go back again if I have the chance. Nice to see an Eco-friendly place and I digged the background music.

Saw the adverts from 6 miles out on the Tarka Trail heading south with my daughter on a cycle tag along. The last 4 miles are gently up but it was well worth the work. I'm going to run a place like this when I retire. Superb. And an earth oven too.

Have visited a few times now as live locally. This is a different take on food and drink cafe style. Have always found it welcoming and friendly. Home made pizzas are superb, good selection of drinks (some interesting alcoholic choices.) Worth walking the section of the Tarka trail just to visit for lunch or a drink.

Saw this cafe at the start of our walk and really looked forward to a pleasant lunch at the end. Both of us are gluten sensitive so asked what the options were - only the rolls and a couple of cakes. Decided on a bacon roll and a pot of tea for two. The tea was generous and we managed quite a few cups out of the pot. This was just as well because the rolls were so dry we struggled to swallow them. We are used to gluten free bread being on the dry side but as there was no butter in the rolls and we weren't offered any sauces it wasn't as good as we hoped for. Didn't feel comfortable seeking out the staff to ask for butter and sauce as the were in deep conversation-so deep they didn't even thank us for our custom as we left. A small comment hurt "I should have asked about you being coeliacs because the tortillas are not gluten free but you are just selective" inferred we chose the gluten free option as a fashion statement rather than a health need

We took our 2 year old out to Yarde orchard on a Sunday lunchtime. We drove out and parked in the spacious car park. The place was buzzing with cyclists arriving at all times. Was great to chat to the friendly enthusiastic owners who couldn't be nicer. Was really impressed at how nice and manicured the cafe and grounds were. Ordered a selection of food including the tarka dhal, nachos with chorizo and mozzarella wrap. All homemade with a stunning array of flavours.All the staff were friendly and very helpful even entertaining our daughter with some toys. Highly recommended and will be back very soon.

For those who have cycled there along the Tarka trail or arrived by car a warm welcome awaits you.A good choice of drinks to accompany cake, snacks or a light lunch.An unusual setting lovely to sit outside in summertime.

We visited Yarde Orchard on a Sunday morning after a blustery family walk along the Tarka Trail. We found the staff welcoming and friendly, a great selection of local ales and a superb freshly cooked menu - locally sourced where possible.The food was better than expected and not the bland basic menu sadly sold in many establishments in North Devon, service was prompt and you could see the food being prepared freshly in front of you. Definitely worth the walk, we will be making our visits to Yarde Orchard a regular occurrence in the future - looking forward to sampling pizza from your outdoor pizza oven on the summer evenings.

A welcome rest stop whilst cycling the Tarka trail from Torrington inland towards Meeth. Excellent drinks, cakes and a welcome dog bowl for Ocsar the dog. Lovely location with friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely visit again.

Rural, rustic, quirky, great fun, good organic food prepared on the spot. Don't drive if you've tried all the ciders. On the Tarka trail so you can cycle there.

My wonderful friend, Liz gave me a weekend at Yarde Orchard for my birthday. 8 of us stayed in the large yurt, ate beautiful food and drank lovely cider!!!! The whole weekend was amazing, beautiful scenary, cozy log burner in the yurt.... what more could you ask for. A MASSIVE thanks to the owners who really looked after our group. We had an amazing time and cant wait to go back next year. Thank you to all at Yarde Orchard, we could not have asked for more! AMAZING.............

Its not really a bar but I treat it like my local when I want an evening drink. They have wine,beer,cider ( Sam's is yummy) and a really chilled atmosphere. Somwhere a bit different. Situated on the Tarka Trail you can drive, walk or cycle here. We have done all three. The vibe is chilled and they make lovely food, Great pizza, and homemade cakes. Last Friday in the month they have a bit of live music with guitars and violins. a bit like a caelie. its open in the day and serves food on Friday and Saturday nights. The down side is its closed from end of September until spring... boo hoo

My partner and I visited this establishment last Sunday and were so impressed by the standard of hygiene and quality of food. Its a family run small business and that so apparent in every way. The friendly attitude combined with top quality service freshly cooked food truly an honest description of home cooking. We shall miss this stopping place on the Tarka Trail when it closes on Sunday 27th September for the Winter months. On a light hearted note the owner is called Simeon. He is one cool guy with an equally cool name. Highly recommended to all and well worth a visit.

We always call in for lunch when ever we're visiting Devon and this time, as usual, the food was great, the service was great and the location was great. Top tip: try the fried egg and chorizo on English muffin - fabulous!

Bien situé sur la jolie piste cyclable reliant Barnstaple à Meeth et passant par Great Torrington, ce pub-café-restaurant nous a permis une pause agréable, alors qu'une petite pluie froide s'était installée dans la vallée. Beaux fauteuils de cuir, grande fenestration, service jeune mais un peu brouillon, qui était peut-être un peu déconcerté par notre accent franco-canadien.

TripAdvisor shows this place in East Street, Torrington which it certainly isn't. It must be a good four miles away and difficult to find - unless you are on the Tarka Trail - and that is the point - it is a cafe right on the cycling/walking trail which also does accommodation in yurts - a perfect stop-over for those doing the longer distances. It's appeal is quite 'alternative' but it has sound eco-credentials and the food is very good. Nice to sit on the deck and watch others toil away on the trail, only down-side - and this isn't their fault - is that if you choose one of the delicious cakes you will be plagued by wasps. Normally a sign of the English summer but there hasn't been much of that this year and the wasps are still horrendous.

Chill here after biking or walking Tarka Trail. Excellent food and service, good for the planet too!

Yarde Orchard is a beautiful site in a beautiful location. The first thing you notice is the Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in wind and an earth built pizza/bread oven in front of their cafe. If you're interested in eco/green issues, this place should be considered. A small niggle about the site itself was that the grass around the yurts and camping area was very long and had not been cut for a while, meaning your footwear soon gets very wet - even when not raining. The yurt we stayed in had a wood burner that made it lovely and warm. The yurts come with mattresses, which I likened to sleeping on a cream cracker - not the thickest or most comfortable. The food in the cafe was first class, we had a terrific pizza one night and lovely Himalayan style curry the next night - in aid of the Nepal earthquake appeal which was a nice touch. I was a little disappointed that the staff don't really reflect the surroundings, I found them to be a little stand offish and not very approachable, I would have loved to have chewed the fat with them about their project and their green credentials but felt that I would just be an inconvenience and so didn't bother. That said, I would stay again and happily recommend it to anyone thinking of doing so.

We had nice food. The place is very different from a chain franchise and we applaud the efforts the owners have gone to. The décor is rough and ready and I guess recycled as befits the ethos of the business.If the staff could be more welcoming, this would make the whole experience much better. We weren't made to feel as though we, as customers, were that important. It wasn't that clear if the boards were all that was available or that we needed to book at the counter. A warmer welcome would have overcome this.However, we will be back soon as we enjoyed it overall.

We've just had a fabulous weekend, based around the Yarde Orchard. Service, food and accommodation (in the bell tent with a wooden floor - a kind of micro-Yurt!) were all excellent and very good value. You sense a great atmosphere the moment you walk in and the whole place reflects the owners' vision and sustainable outlook without being in anyway 'preachy' about the environment. We can thoroughly recommend a stay or a just a break along the Tarka Trail

Spent the night in a lovely yurt which was warm and cosy. A great breakfast provided. Cooked in a super spot. We used the outdoor kitchenWill be back.

We have stopped here several times over the years and love it. The range of food for lunch is limited but very tasty and well priced. Cakes are freshly baked and the ice-cream is great on a hot day. What makes it is the atmosphere which is chilled and relaxed with sometimes music provided by a guitarist jamming. Love it!

Part of an 18 strong cycling party we stayed here overnight following a ride along the Tarka Trail. This gem of a café and accommodation is a great place to stop off whether just for light refreshments or for an overnight stay. The staff were welcoming, the service was excellent, and everyone worked so hard (behind the scenes) to make our stay a really enjoyable one. The food, organic and locally sourced, was delicious. An added bonus was a couple of DJ’s playing music for the evening, which added to the atmosphere. The yurts were clean, comfortable and great fun to stay in; although I think that had a lot to do with the company too :) It was a peaceful and tranquil place to be (until we arrived!), and they really are striving to be eco-friendly and sustainable. They are an inspiration to go back to nature and lead a more simplistic, less materialistic way of life.

Stayed overnight as a group of 18 cyclists,had such a fab time.Owners were very welcoming and friendly,food was great including full English in the morning for all 18 of us.Yurts were clean and comfortable although feel maybe an extra blanket with sleeping bag would be good as a few of us were a bit chilly in the night.Overall would definitely recommend this lovely friendly place.

Went here for a meal with family and friends. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and upbeat atmosphere - really friendly people. Would recommend.

We stopped here quickly while completing the Coast to Coast cycle route.Based on green principles for business etc.Places to put cycles, outside seating area, cafe and I believe a bunkhouse for rental. There are toilets and a fresh water tap to top up water bottles for walkers and cyclists. Right on the cycle route which is good.Pleasant spot for a break, but pricey especially cakes.

Wonderful small cafe on the Tarka Trail. Best bacon baguettes for miles. Highly recommended. Ideal stopping place after a long walk.

Food was bland and tasteless, staff were rude and arrogant not only to our group but to other guests also. When asked if they had any entertainment booked for the evening they said no as they had a hen party, then we were told to tone it down. Felt like we didn't fit in with the way they expected and they made me feel really uncomfortable. And we had to be silent at midnight!!!!!!!! They knew we were a hen party they should never have taken the booking.

This establishment was happy enough to take a booking for a hen weekend but when we we arrived at the cafe, the owner was very rude and spoilt the evening stating that this is not what he expected. Most of the meals were very poor and tasteless. Would never stay at this facility again. They were even dis-interested in restocking the toilet facilities.

We went to the restaurant as a group having a lovely evening, but after ordering our food we were told to "tone it down" in a very disrespectful manner. The atmosphere changed and the whole evening was ruined and if we hadn't paid for the food I would have left there and then. When the food arrived it was absolutely tasteless even after adding salt, very disappointed. We had planned to stay in the restaurant for the whole evening and enjoy drinks and indulge in a sweet, however due to the poor attitude of the staff we returned to the camp site. I was glad to leave and decided to drive elsewhere for breakfast and will never visit again.