From:
Charlotte Degueldre
(Thu 26th Aug 2010 at 10:56)
Bonjour,
Avec une vingtaine d'amis, les cyclistes de "On the raid again" (ils se reconnaîtront) , nous avons logé 3 nuits au Yarde Orchard début août. L'accueil était parfait, les lits confortables, la nourriture délicieuse et l'ambiance magique (ah! le petit concert à l'extérieur, illumé par un grand feu de joie...). Bref, on vous le recommande!
Thanks to David and his team
From:
Antony Crowder
(Tue 10th Aug 2010 at 22:18)
Stayed at Yarde Orchard twice whilst cycling c2c and back.
On the way up Charlie did us a wonderful Chilli! We washed it down with plenty of the real ale and slept soundly.
On the way back they had the Barbecue going. there was plenty of meat in all forms, not just burgers and sausage. We also had a good choice of salad and other accompaniments.
Both times the breakfast was incredible!!
Charlie and David are obviously passionate about environmetal issues but don't ram it down your throat - we were interested in their solar panels, composting, reed beds etc. and they were happy to tell us all about it - but don't worry, if you're not interested, they won't preach.
It's good to know that the food you're eating has been selected for its quality as locally as possible. We all had good appetites but none went hungry. We WILL return.
From:
Michael Elsmere
(Thu 1st Jul 2010 at 17:28)
Yarde Bunkhouse just gets better and better!We paid our second visit on Friday 25 June staying overnight.It was my daughter's birthday so there was a family group of 14. We had arranged party food beforehand and Jo,Charlie and Jasmine produced a superb meal of tapas (particularly orgasmic) lasagne, salad and strawberries and cream whilst David produced a number of bottles of great wine. Everybody slept soundly with Helen and the kids bagging the romantic yurt to themselves.We of course could not miss the great Yarde bunkhouse breakfast before wending our way back to Barnstaple. This place has it all superb setting, wonderful food and unbeatable service. We shall return!!
From:
Amanda King
(Thu 3rd Jun 2010 at 22:38)
Just had a fantastic bank holiday weekend camping at the Yarde Orchard on the Tarka Trail. Very friendly, welcoming staff and delicious meals and cakes. We all loved the Litehouse & IPA ales on tap and local ciders. Very impressed with the eco bunk house. Can't wait to come back in July and stay in your Yurt!
From:
Sally Reeve
(Mon 10th May 2010 at 10:44)
Having heard good things about Yarde Orchard we decided to take a weekend bike ride along the Tarka Trail and stay at the Bunkhouse. The weather could have been better - it was cold and drizzly - but our accommodation (in the 4 bed bunkroom) was warm, and David & Charlie's welcome was even warmer. The excellent evening meal was great value and filled the gap left by our day in the saddle, then we sat by the woodburning stove in the Lodge, and chatted until we couldn't stay awake any longer. The next morning we set off after a heart breakfast feeling refreshed and with the sort of glow you get from feeling you've struck gold. We will definitely be back!!
From:
The Smiths
(Tue 4th May 2010 at 10:15)
Just had a family weekend at the bunkhouse for our mother\'s 80th birthday. Everyone loved the place and Charlie\'s excellent food. We really enjoyed the local beer and cider. So friendly and welcoming. We\'ll be back!
From:
The YoYo's
(Fri 9th Apr 2010 at 17:05)
Called in having heard good things about the cafe, but the place exceeded our expectations. Great Place, Great Food.
From:
Emily and the gang
(Fri 13th Nov 2009 at 09:52)
As a group of twelve women we hired the bunkhouse for the first weekend in September 2009. We had a wonderful time, enjoying the cycling, and the surroundings. Everyone at Yarde Orchard was incredibly friendly and helpful and the food they put on especially for us on the Saturday night was spectacular. Thank you so much for a truly memorable weekend!
From:
Pauline Stone
(Tue 20th Oct 2009 at 20:36)
My husband and I (both OAP's) cycled part of the Tarka trail from the Puffing Billy to Meeth and back again in glorious weather last Saturday.(A total of 22 miles). After the continuous steady incline from the Pufing Billy it really was like an oasis to come across Yarde Cafe and we stopped again at the cafe on our return journey. There was a lovely children's party taking place using the outside BBQ and live guitar music. Thank you for providing the cafe in such an ideal place on the Tarka trail.
From:
Dave Smith
(Wed 14th Oct 2009 at 16:28)
We did the coast to coast ride and it coincided with David's birthday celebrations. We had a very friendly welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable evening with David's family and friends. We stayed in the yurt, great fun. Young Jordon raised over £500 for his sponsored ride.
From:
katy & paul
(Wed 17th Jun 2009 at 21:49)
Recently completed coast to coast cycle ride. Spent a most welcome night in the Bunkhouse - highly recommend the family room and comfortable brass bed. David was very friendly & couldn't have been more helpful. Yarde Orchard is a lovely place to stay & the cakes are to die for!!!
From:
Keren
(Tue 12th May 2009 at 19:12)
Just spent a great weekend here with a group of friends, cycling up and down the Tarka trail. The bunkhouse is very comfortable and well-equiped. The food in the cafe is delicious! I will be recommending it to family and friends.
Keren
From:
Dawn and Simon Veal
(Mon 22nd Dec 2008 at 19:53)
Simon and I and our children discovered Yarde cafe 4 years ago and have spent many happy hours at events held there. We love the food which is just so tasty and fresh and gives us lots of new ideas. We have brought friends to share the experience and would recommend anyone to meet,eat and try this lovely place.
From:
Everett-Brown and Gillard families
(Sat 25th Oct 2008 at 19:13)
24th October
Having cycled from Barnstaple with 3 young children on various contraptions we were all looking forward to a well earned rest and feed at Yarde. As expected the food and welcome were superb with not only David but also two of his children (Freddie and Lily)immediately engaging our kids with the important work of pressing apples for juice. The bunkhouse accomodation was very comfortable and cosy with everything we needed and the benefits of on site evening meal and breakfast were enjoyed by all. We look forward to returning soon and hope that Yarde Orchard and Bunkhouse thrive as they well deserve to do. Many thanks.
From:
Nigel and Lynn Dyson
(Mon 20th Oct 2008 at 21:47)
Yarde Orchard was at least a match for the superb weather we enjoyed on our Tarka Trail bike ride. The bunkhouse was very comfortable,clean and excellently equipped, and with thoroughly green credentials. Really good too to toast ourselves around the woodburner in the evening. We were served great food in the cafe for our evening meal and breakfast and made very welcome. A wonderful and thoroughly recommended overnight stop.
From:
Rob & Jill Daw
(Wed 15th Oct 2008 at 22:19)
A goup of us from Exminster rode from Braunton to East Yarde not quite knowing what the overnight stay at East Yarde would provide. We found the accommadation was more than up to the standard expected, with excellent showers and very comfortable beds. David provided us with an evening meal which was pleantiful and also very tasty. The following morning he again provided us with a brilliant "cyclist breakfast" all of which was organic. I have to say we all struggled to make our return cycle journey with the breakfast weighing heavy! If you are considering a stop over or a meal at East Yarde, then do not hesitate, you will find it exceptional. Well done David, but don't forget to feed Molly!
From:
Barry & Barbara Carr
(Tue 14th Oct 2008 at 21:01)
We had a great overnight stay with you. Accommodation was excellent for a group of people enjoying a week-end away. Beautiful, peaceful setting and the food was superb! Thank you for looking after us so well.
From:
Ian Dickerson
(Fri 26th Sep 2008 at 12:14)
Thank you so much. The facilities were fantastic and the whole class had a trip to remember. We will be back next year!
