For guests wishing to be within easy driving distance of Exeter, Honiton, Taunton and Chard, The Belfry's Hotels accomodation over Christmas and New Years perfectly situated for all three towns.

We dont put together packages at The Belfry, instead, should you wish to stay for just one night bed and breakfast on any day throughout the festive period that is absolutely fine.

Christmas Day Lunch (£50.00 per person) will be served at between 2.30pm and 3.00pm and in the evening, we shall put on a Cheese Board and Christmas Cake.

The Christmas 2009 menu is below the photograph.

   The December evening menu will stay at £28.00 per person throughout

   December 2009 (excluding Tuesdays).

The Belfry at Yarcombe

Christmas Day Menu

We ask you to choose from our menu and advise us of your choice by Tuesday 22nd December – thank you.

                                               Starters

Coquilles St Jacques  

Locally landed in Brixham, scallops lightly poached into a creamy sauce with piped potato and served in a scallop shell.

Lobster Pate with Rose Sauce

A rich lobster pate with a rose wine sauce.

Roasted Goats Cheese in a Walnut Pastry Tart and Red Pepper Sauce

A light walnut pastry tart baked with goats cheese and ribbons of peppers,

served with a crushed walnut vinegraitte.

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Le Trou Gascon – Armagnac Sorbet

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Main Courses

Turkey Galantine with Christmas sauces – popped cranberries and creamy bread

Boned turkey at The Belfry, stuffed with gammon in the middle and a duo of festive stuffing on each side.

Roast Duck breast with Plum and Ginger and Bramley and Gage Plum Liquor

Lightly marinated then roasted duck breast in a sticky plum and ginger sauce.

Boeuf Bourguignonne with a Devon twist and Provencal Herby Dumplings

 Burgundy and Port laced Devon Beef with baby onions and button mushrooms, topped with herby dumplings.

Salmon with Ginger and Lemon Grass and Coriander

Marinated Salmon in Ginger Lemon Grass and Coriander, baked with a drizzle of honey.

Porcini Mushroom Risotto

A combination of mushrooms including Porcini, blend with garlic, white wine, Marsala, Parmesan and Carnarolli Rice, served with Parmesan Crisps and White Truffle Oil.

All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables

If you are choosing a meat free starter or main meal, please let us know if you are a vegetarian so we may substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock where used.

 Desserts

Pistachio Pavlova

An individual Pistachio Pavlova with Yarty Valley Cream and seasonal fruits

Flaming Christmas Pudding and White Sauce

Christmas Trifle

Black Cherries, Amaretti Biscuits and a dash of Sherry combine with the traditional Custard and Cream

Cheese Board

A selection of West Country cheeses with accompaniments

£50.00 per person

Cafetierre coffee / tea and truffles £2.25