A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A table worth travelling for
A restored barn, a wood-fired oven and a menu that follows the season. Make the journey to Chettiscombe for a meal worth slowing down for.
The sort of lunch that becomes the whole plan. The Lost Kitchen pairs the warmth of a restored barn with a menu built around the fire. It is a lovely idea for an occasion that calls for a proper pause: a catch-up, a birthday or a day when lunch deserves a little more attention.
The lovely little details
- Seasonal food cooked over fire in a restored 19th-century barn.
- Founded by George and Aurora Aykroyd, with produce sourced from Devon and the South West.
- Book ahead through the restaurant, including for brunch and coffee.
A TIP FROM A VISITOR
Keep room for pudding
A September 2026 guest singled out the black cherry cheesecake. Ask whether it is on today’s menu—the kitchen changes dishes with the season.
Read the review13 September 2026THE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Use the on-site car park; there is overflow parking across the road. The venue also describes a roughly 15-minute footpath walk from the Tesco Express at Moorhayes via Leverlake Lane and Gornhay.
Before you set off
Book ahead, even for brunch or coffee. Walk-ins can be seated when capacity allows, but the restaurant explicitly recommends reserving.
Check bookings & availabilityBringing a dog
Dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace only, on a lead. Mention your dog in the booking notes.
Check the detailsAccess
The approach from the car park is a gravel ramp and can require assistance. Inside is on one level with an accessible toilet; contact the team about your requirements.
Check the detailsA changing menu
Dishes follow the seasonal produce arriving in the kitchen. Mention allergies when booking and again when ordering.
Check the detailsFinding the barn
The venue is in Chettiscombe, just outside Tiverton, with on-site and overflow parking.
Check the detailsDetails checked 23 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- The Lost Kitchen · official website and address ↗
- The Lost Kitchen · visiting FAQs ↗
- The Lost Kitchen · seasonal menus ↗
- The Lost Kitchen · reservations ↗
- Tripadvisor · The Lost Kitchen reviews ↗
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