Briar Lea Inn and the adjoining pub The Jolly Drayman are run by a great couple (English wife and American husband) - we stayed next door at the Norseman, so can't comment on the accommodation, but can vouch for the Jolly Drayman's food and friendly atmosphere. The beer's good, too!
150 Mayville Road, Bethel ME 04217 (Route 2)
Tel +1-207-824-4717
The Norseman Inn is best known for its winter accommodation close to the Sunday River ski area, but we stayed in June and found it a good place to stay.
The rooms are spotless and spacious (we were in the motel) and the facilities are very good: guest laundry, games room, and vending machines in the lobby.
Breakfast was included at the weekend, but seems to be available all the time during winter.
www.norsemaninn.com
PO Box 934, 134 Mayville Road, Bethel ME 04217 (on Route 2)
Almost a day out in itself! My favourite part is the ice cream parlour with its long list of flavours, plus frozen yoghurt. I also recommend the restaurant and the farm-made juices, pickles, mustards etc. There's plenty for children to see, with wildlife watching, ponds and milking. Self catering on site, and the whole place is organic!
Tregellast Barton, St. Keverne, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6NX
Tel. 01326 280479
www.roskillys.co.uk
A wonderful ice cream parlour in the Yorkshire Dales next to its own farm, with ample car parking. Lots of flavours to suit all tastes, plus cheesecakes and sorbets. Take-home also available. Closed only on Dec 25th and 26th.
High Jervaulx Farm, Masham, N. Yorks.
HG4 4PG Tel. 01677 460337
Website: www.brymordairy.co.uk
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