Sports/Pastimes

A number of outdoor leisure activities can be sourced  through  Monkton Court Hotel 

Fly-fishing, freshwater fishing, clay pigeon shooting, 4 x 4 off roading, golf, game shooting, rambling are all available in the area.

River fishing
Fly-fishing
Fish for brown trout on the 
River Otter with wet and dry fly. 



                                





An opportunity to take in the beautiful East Devon countryside whilst you unwind and recharge your batteries.



















Lake fishing with fly
Fish for trout on Hollies fly fishing lake which is approximately 1 1/2 acres with an average depth of 6 - 8 feet.  A beautiful idyllic location in the Blackdown Hills.







Course fishing
The course fishing pond is 3/4 of an acre in size, and is quiet and sheltered.  Well stocked with a variety of fish including Roach, Rudd, Bream, Brown Trout, Carp and eels.  
Good disabled access with parking close-by. 


The fly-fishing lake is producing some good sized fish.  As shown by this particular beauty weighing in at a hefty 6.85kgs (14lbs 8oz)


           

                                           

                                              

        A gold headed damsel was the bait used






                                                                                                               
Clay pigeon shooting                                                        
Set in a beautiful location - a fun activity that does not seperate the boys from the girls - in fact this sport is a great equaliser.
Private lessons can be arranged with your own personal coach - which will include 50 clays, gun hire, cartridges and hearing protection.  You will be informed of all aspects of safety, gun handling and shooting etiquette plus a basic lesson in clay target shooting. 
Available to novice and experienced guns



4 x 4 Off Roading Experience
Although 4 x 4's are still cars, off roading requires different driving skills to a regular road car.  It takes much more skill and concentration to handle a 4 x 4, even more so when you consider the diverse terrain that the car has to cover from hills to slippery mud and almost every surface in the middle.  Because of this, an introductory driving lesson and safety briefing is included as part of the driving experience package.
Off roading is not for the faint-hearted.






Walked-up Game shooting 
Pheasant and game shooting available.   Walked-up mini driven days from October until the end of January.
The shooting days are relaxed and informal with the emphasis on good quality sport, but ensuring that the quarry are treated with the respect they deserve.




                                                     

 Days and bag sizes can be tailored to suit  your requirements                                     











    TBC

    ZOE SCHWARZ AND ROB KORAL JAZZ AND BLUES BY CANDLELIGHT

    Live at the Monkton Court Hotel every Saturday night from 5th September 2009. Be prepared for a great evenings entertainment with superb food served in our restaurant overlooking the Blackdown hills.  This talented duo transports you back in time to an era


    Mothers' Day Lunch bookings
    Sunday 14th March 2010

    Mother’s day Sunday Lunch

    CREAMED PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP

    Served with roll and butter

     

    SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT

    With red onion marmalade, port wine reduction and toasted brioche

     

    PAN-FRIED SALMON AND DILL FISHCAKE

    On dressed leaves with citrus dressing

     

    GRILLED GOATS CHEESE

    On poached pear and walnut salad with rosemary jelly

     

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    ROAST SIRLOIN - YORKSHIRE PUDDING - RED WINE JUS

    Served with roast potatoes and fresh vegetables

     

    ROAST CHICKEN

    HERB STUFFING WRAPPED IN BACON

    roast potatoes - fresh vegetables - thyme and port sauce

     

    PAN FRIED SALMON FILLET

    On crushed new potatoes and spinach

    with roasted red pepper sauce

     

    SPINACH AND RICOTTA TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE

    With wild mushroom, cured tomato and parmesan salad

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    GLAZED LEMON TART

    With raspberry sorbet

     

    BRIOCHE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

    With clotted cream

     

    CREAMY VANILLA RICE PUDDING

    With plum compote

     

    STEAMED CHOCOLATE AND BANANA PUDDING

    With chocolate fudge sauce

     

    2 COURSES £16.95 (CHILDS £9.50)

    3 COURSES £19.95 (CHILDS £12.50)

    We're now taking lunch bookings for Mothers' Day.

    Time:12 onwards
    Telephone:01404 42309