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Opening Times

WINTER HOURS! Our popular breakfasts have now closed for the winter BUT do not worry, we will be open from 11am for crepes, coffees, cakes and bakes, but the full English will have to wait for the Spring! Our kitchen is now serving delicious Pizza, Chicken Zinger & Mega [...]

Opening Times2024-09-30T23:14:58+01:00

Beautiful cottage escape

What a beautiful place to stay. The cottage was immaculate and the gardens gorgeous. We were made to feel so welcome by the owners and would highly recommend staying here if you want to relax and get away from it all. Lapford also boasts a friendly local pub ' The Old Malt Scoop' which [...]

Beautiful cottage escape2019-10-10T01:10:57+01:00

A charming cottage and slice of milling history in idyllic Devonshire countryside.

A truly welcome country escape from busy Birmingham! Our 3 night stay at the cottage was delightful: the cottage was warm and has plenty of space, is clean and well presented. It has lovely views over the grounds and stands next to the old mill which is a unique and fascinating feature. Alex made [...]

A charming cottage and slice of milling history in idyllic Devonshire countryside.2019-10-10T01:10:57+01:00

Great place to stay First Class

Well apportioned converted barn, all facilities provided as fully described in listing.Warm and welcoming. Great situation to drive about and see Devon, including Tiverton, Exeter and many other places in the area. Fantastic place for dogs to roam in the very large field adjacent to the cottage. Near shops and garage should you have [...]

Great place to stay First Class2019-10-10T01:10:58+01:00

Welcome Visit from Stephen Bartlett

We were delighted to receive the very knowledgeable Stephen Bartlett, Chairman of the Wessex Mills Group to Lapford Mill this week. On the agenda where a number of technical challenges regarding the mill and the water course, overall horse-power, grease compounds and mill speed. We look forward to welcoming a larger group from The WMG [...]

Welcome Visit from Stephen Bartlett2019-10-10T01:10:58+01:00

Weir Visit from Westcountry Rivers Trust

Adrian Dowding from the Westcountry Rivers Trust visited the weir yesterday and is very hopeful that we can secure the appropriate funding to fix the damage using ecologically sound technologies that allow the migration of multiple species in the river.  This will be an improvement on the previous structure which made it difficult for [...]

Weir Visit from Westcountry Rivers Trust2021-01-17T15:02:34+00:00

Repairing Rotted Frames

With the help of a cherry-picker, we have finished repairs and repainted all the window frames on the mill and the house. Also managed to clear off the loose moss on the front roof of the house (the rear is proving trickier!).

Repairing Rotted Frames2019-10-10T01:10:58+01:00
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