By Nora Parminter

THE Lazy Toad Inn at Brampford Speke offers a wonderful festive menu with everything prepared from scratch in their kitchen, using local and regional suppliers plus vegetables, fruit and herbs in season from the Inn’s smallholding.

The Lazy Toad Inn has been awarded “Inspectors” Favourite in the 2016 Michelin Guide.

Well kept real ales from Devon and Cornwall breweries are served alongside local ciders, and a wide range of wines including locally produced wines from the Sharpham Partnership at Totnes.

Relax and enjoy the open fires in winter and the cosy ambience of this lovely village Inn five miles from Exeter and Crediton.

The Lazy Toad Inn is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 3pm and from 6pm to 11pm. Sunday opening is from 12 noon to 4pm.

Food is served from 12 noon to 2pm and from 6.30pm to 9pm, from Tuesday to Saturday and from 12 noon to 2.30pm on Sunday.

For more information and menu details visit the website www.thelazytoad.co.uk or telephone 01392 841591.