Blackberries

In the attractive town of Bampton in Devon, on the edges of Exmoor National Park lies the family run restaurant of Blackberries.

It serves reasonably priced, homemade food that is all cooked to order. An extensive menu of hearty modern British classics could include pan-seared duck served with spiced Victoria plum sauce; pork mixed grill, fish pies, and cashew nut paella, preceded by starters of smoked salmon or mushrooms in creamy cheese sauce. In addition to this, there is an impressive array of vegetarian dishes and a takeaway of British and Indian fare. The Sunday roast offers great value for money, while the well-stocked bar and its menu have something for everyone.

The friendly inn has five rooms for guests who would like to stay and there are theme live music nights from time to time to liven things up. Attractive flower boxes dress up the windows and contribute to the floral look of the area.