There was a positive atmosphere in the village as work on the re-building of the pub began in earnest.
Photos taken by Mike and Rachel, the landlords bring back happy memories, shown below is the bar at the spot where we used to stand.
I will report more progress as the months go by.
We saw many friends and neighbours during our stay and I also visited the Bideford Rotary Club when I took the opportunity to admire the view from the old bridge in the town on a gloriously sunny day.
We took a trip to Hartland Quay to walk along the South West Coast Path towards the waterfall at Spekes Mill Mouth although we did not go quite that far. It was some time since we had been that way and we had forgotten how spectacular the scenery is.
Our favourite local walk is from the Skern along the estuary and then the beach towards Westward Ho!. Well worth the 20 minute car journey from the cottage for the views, the skies and the open expanse of beach.
We returned to the Midlands refreshed and looking forward to our next visit by when Christmas festivities will be starting in the village, including the Advent window displays.
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