If you’re travelling in the South West of England, and should be anywhere near Exeter, it looks like this place – the Halfway Inn near Sidmouth – would be worth checking out.
They do bed and breakfast and have a gluten free menu for dinner as well as breakfast. And it sounds as if they understand the issues involved – and are prepared to provide substitutions where appropriate.
Also, they are clearly interested in supporting local food producers, which I think is fantastic. Their meat comes from a local butcher who knows where his meat comes from, and it is within 4 miles of his shop (4 miles!); and they also have at least one local ale. And nine different ciders available.
Now, if only this was as near to me as the cows are to the butcher … Exeter is a long long drive from here, but I will bear it in mind for a future trip.
If anyone has visited it, please let us know what it was like – thanks!
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I ate there with my family only just back in June. It was the first time I’ve eaten out in two years, knowing that I could fully enjoy my meal without there being a risk of contamination or anyone thinking I was just a faddy or fussy eater.
The kids meals were great too, to the point where they even had more food on their plate than I did!!
I had lasagne and garlic bread, they had chips, sausages, beans and egg.
We’ll definitely go back!
Hi Emma – that’s really good to know. You obviously had a wonderful – and gluten free – meal without any worry. That in itself has to be worth it!