Westcountry Breaks | Accommodation, short breaks, holidays, restaurants and leisure activities in the Westcountry of England http://www.westcountrybreaks.com Westcountry Breaks offers a one stop shop for where to stay, shop, eat and what to do in the South Hams en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:48:57 +0100 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:48:57 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/ MTR CMS rss system marketing@southsands.com (WestCountry Breaks) office@mtr-design.com (MTR Design) British men become youngest to row Atlantic Ocean http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#25/ Two British men have become the world's youngest to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Tom Rainey and Lawrence Walters, both aged 23, left New York on 3 May in their boat Yves, bound for the UK.

They landed in Salcombe, Devon, after rowing for about 3,800 miles and were welcomed by hundreds of well-wishers.

Team Ocean Valour is raising funds for the Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of Mr Rainey's father who died from the disease.

The pair, who survived capsizes and huge waves, also set an unexpected world record on route after they rowed 112.5 nautical miles (129 miles) in 24 hours at the end of May, breaking the record by nearly 10 nautical miles.

The first thing they did after they got out of the boat was to eat a bacon sandwich. Their on-board food would have run out on Wednesday, 

Salcombe

A flotilla of boats accompanied the pair as they arrived in Salcombe

Mr Walters, from Hampshire, said the sandwich and a cup of tea was "all I had been dreaming of".

Mr Rainey, from Devon, said it was "scary the first time" the boat capsized but the pair then "got used to it".

They said everyday they thought they would not make it home and it was "so hard to fathom that we would actually get here".

Mr Rainey's mother Anne, said: "Words won't tell you how overjoyed I am. They deserve all the recognition."

Both records have been confirmed by the Ocean Rowing Society.

 

Courstesy od BBC News website

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:57:18 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#25/ Captain Morgan's Refurb http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#24/ Captain Morgan's in the heart of Salcombe has recently been lovingly refurbished. It looks great. They've recently updated their menu too serving traditional cooked breakfast in the morning, with sandwiches, pasties and pies in the afternoon.

Well worth a visit if you can. Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8ET

Visit their website at www.captain-morgans.co.uk

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:29:25 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#24/ Win a night at The Anchor Inn http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#23/ The Anchor Inn are offering a night's stay in the gorgeous bed & breakfast in Devon. It's simple to enter. Just find their competition post at the top of their facebook page and simply like and share it.

You can find them on Facebook here >

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:33:54 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#23/ New Family Rooms at The Anchor Inn http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#22/ To celebrate the installation of their new cabins The Anchor Inn, Ugborough are offering all rooms at a Special rate!

The First 100 bookings at get any room at an incredible £30 per room

Call 01752 690388 to make a booking.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:40:34 +0000 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#22/ New Winter Rates for The Anchor Bed & Breakfast, Devon http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#21/ The Anchor Inn, Ugborough, Devon near Ivybridge have released there new winter rates which are amazing value for rooms of this standard. You can now stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis from £50 with the large room only £75. Alongside their restaurant which is growing in reputation this makes The Anchor incredible value and well worth a visit or stay for a long weekend.

Find out more here >

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:55:06 +0000 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#21/ Win a weekend break for 2 in Devon http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#19/ Win a free weekend break for 2 at The Anchor Inn. The Anchor Inn is a beautiful village inn found in the picturesque village of Ugborough, South Devon. Simply sign up to their newsletter before the end of September to be in with a chance. The winner will be emailed shortly after September. Sign up here >

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:34:01 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#19/ 2 great deals for food lovers at The Dartmoor Union http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#18/ The Dartmoor Union is a lovely little village pub with restaurant, serving delicious food and traditional ales. They have a lovely comfortable seating area in front of the fire and a seperate dining area.

 

Lunch & Dinner

Fish & chips £9.95 every Wednesday and includes a drink

 

Sunday supper club

2 courses £10
3 courses £12

every Sunday evening from 18:00 - 21:00

 

See website for up to date info

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:37:25 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#18/ New Chef & fresh ideas at The Anchor Inn Ugborough http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#17/ New Chef at The Anchor InnWe are really pleased to welcome Ben Palmer to the Anchor Inn, Ugborough, South Devon. Ben has joined the team to inject some fresh ideas and touch of class to the kitchen at the Anchor. He has an impressive track record of culinary exploits including 1 & 2 aa rosettes. Taste of the West Gold Award (5 times over). Taste of the West South West Restaurant of the Year, as well as Cornwall Life Chef of the Year and Master Chef the Professionals quarterfinalist.  Cooking has always been a big passion of Ben’s and it’s great to see his enthusiasm in our kitchen.

Over the coming weeks Ben will start to put his mark on the restaurant and we’re sure you’ll be delighted with what he comes up with. We are taking bookings now for the restaurant so please call 01752 690388 or book online at www.anchorinnugborough.co.uk today.

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:18:04 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#17/ Traditional Sunday Roast http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#16/ The Anchor Inn Ugborough have now added a traditional Sunday roast to there existing menu. Along side the usual menu you will be able to enjoy a traditional roast with all of the trimmings. 

Lunch is served from 12:00 till 2:30 for the restaurant. The pub is open all day from 11:00 till 23:00 including the sun terrace.

 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:30:31 +0100 http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#16/ South Sands Crab Competition http://www.westcountrybreaks.com/articles/#14/ Win lunch for two at our beachside restaurant!

Try your hand at our chef Stuart’s simple yet stunning Salcombe Crab Linguine recipe below and post a photo of your creation to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/southsands

We’ll then share the best ones on our timeline and choose our favourite. 

The lucky winner will enjoy lunch for two, on us!


Crab Linguine - Serves Four

Ingredients

• 400g linguine pasta

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped

• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped

• 1 whole cooked crab , picked, or about 100g/4oz brown crabmeat and 200g/7oz fresh white crabmeat

• small splash, about 5 tbsp, white wine

• ½ lemon

• Big handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped


Cooking Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan , add the garlic and chilli for 2–3 minutes, add the white wine. Simmer. Remove from the heat and add the brown crabmeat and mix well.

2. When the pasta is ready drain it and add it to the sauce.

3. Off the heat, add the white crabmeat and parsley to the pasta. Stir well and season with salt and cracked pepper and add a squeeze of lemon. Serve and drizzle with olive oil.

4. Take your best photo and upload it to our Facebook Page.

5. Eat!

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