Mulberry House

Frommer's Review

Lesley Cooper is an inspired cook, and she'll feed you well in her little dining room, seating some two dozen diners at midday. The restaurant is situated in one of Torquay's Victorian villas, facing a patio of plants and flowers, with outside tables for summer lunches. Vegetarians will find comfort here in the eggplant and mozzarella baked in a tomato coulis, and others can feast on Lesley's filet of beef with pink peppercorns and strawberry crisps or chicken baked in its own juices. Fish is caught locally and varies daily. Traditional roasts draw the Sunday crowds. The choice is wisely limited so that everything served will be fresh.

You can even stay here in one of three bedrooms, each comfortably furnished and well kept, with private bathrooms. Bed-and-breakfast rates, from £30 ($57) per person daily, make this one of the best bargains of the whole area. Note: The restaurant serves only hotel guests Monday and Tuesday between 7 and 9pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.