I went to Rosemoor on Friday and stopped somewhere new for refreshments along the way. Northcote Manor, built in 1716, is a luxury country hotel nestled in the Taw valley deep in north Devon, with stunning views at the top of a long private lane. It would be a lovely place to stay, they offer pamper weekends and award winning fine dining; I would love to spend a week there just relaxing but sadly it is way out of my reach!
My friend had coffee and I had hot chocolate, expecting a cup or mug I was amazed when a huge jug arrived, enough for four cups all for me, and freshly baked shortbread. Our stop off ending up being an hour and a half, it was so peaceful and the staff really welcoming. Most surprising of all was the price, a mere £7 for all that choccy, my friends cafetiere and biscuits for both of us. Needless to say it will be a regular stop.
I hope you like the photos, I only had a macro lens because I was snapping flowers at Rosemoor, but you get the feel. If you ‘re tempted to check it out http://www.northcotemanor.co.uk/
Lucid Gypsy 
Such a lovely place, Gilly. I would love to curl up with a book on that pretty sofa near the fire stove. I looks like the perfect place to re-energize. I would probably find it hard to leave. The gazebo … so romantic. Well … as you can see i love it.
Toodles,
Issy
Looks gorgeous Gilly! And the cost is an added attraction 🙂
Looks beautiful, though I don’t think I’ll visit soon unless I can learn to canoe really fast and far!
Sounds very nice. A little far to travel from here. But for us Swedes it’s even cheaper I think.
I can’t wait til I can go to England and see that gorgeous countryside in person! someday!!
How inviting. These photos are calling me to visit. Nicely done, Gilly.
What a gorgeous hotel, Gilly. That hot chocolate sounds very delicious, but 4 cups + shortbread! 😀
Agreed! A jugful, I’d be way over-chocolated! 😀 Glad you still were able to compose this post after 4 cups! Ahihihi.
Looks like a beautiful and cozy place to stay.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I like the summerhouse – helps to realize, that there will be a summer again!
What a pleasant interlude, my thoughts were with the old time fill-ins on early TV. The ones with knitting, the kitten and the ball of wool and the potters wheel. Lovely darling!
Ooh, looks and sounds lovely, and a more than reasonable price!
It looks very cozy!
it looks like the perfect place to stop and refresh