![]() Whilst the village doesn’t have a pub it does have a thriving village life so you may be lucky enough to join us for Bingo, the Famous Duck Race, Ferret Racing or the Village Show. Ideally situated in a small Village on the edge of Exmoor National Park, with the best of both seaside and country life. Designed for couples, it can accommodate up to 4 adults and provides the perfect retreat after a day in Exmoor or on the stunningly beautiful coastline. I may be a lost cause.The Penny Lilac is located in the picturesque village of Brayford, near to the famous market town of South Molton, North Devon. I did however remember to photograph the quirky pansy planters. It appears that I have forgotten to take pictures of the view, or the food, or bijou kitchen and delightful inside dining area. We chatted and caught up and forgot our words but it didn’t matter. We watched with a combination of concern and menace, a small child carry an ice cream cone at an angle of 45 degrees. It was composed of crab and bread and salad and she shared, without too much overt hinting on my part. Although not a pickle fan (apart from Pickle), I am sure this aberration would be appreciated by the strange folk who do enjoy it and other such abominations such as chutney and baked beans. Also a mini bunch of grapes, now that is posh. Accompanying them, yes there was more than one, there were in fact two, three would have been too much, probably, came not only a fine cheddar but a stinky Stilton too. 10 in Tescos, they were cut into a rather jaunt wedge shape. Still warm and fresh as the man on checkout No. Due to my mild obsession, and therefore expert knowledge of, cheese scones it was not hard to make my selection. Nice big letters so no need to find the glasses. After we had evicted some old ladies from the best bench of the establishment affording fabulous views across the water, we settled ourselves down to study the menu. Brightly coloured picnic benches surrounded the vessel which was beautifully adorned with planters full of (sorry lapsed back to my old ways for a moment then, let us stick to the catering). Luckily this boat was on dry land because I had omitted to pack my wellies. I must admit that although pleased the promised bad weather was not apparent, I was a little disappointed to find out that this cafe was not in a teacup but a boat. You should check just to be on the safe side. ![]() The place in question is called Storm in a Teacup which is situated at Watermouth Bay, between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe, or Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, depends on where you are starting from. I like eating, surely that is qualification enough? Shall we have a go? Why not, for a little diversity, write a restaurant review. I would say we were “ladies that lunch” but am fearful of contradiction from those that know better. My old mate Hero and I went to Storm in a Teacup for lunch. However on the odd occasion I do manage to have a day off for a little light R & R. ![]() For those who follow this blog, my life must seem a swirling cauldron of relentless toil and misery, punctuated only by drudgery and disappointment.
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