Hunters Lodge Inn in South Hams

We stayed in a holiday rental in Cornworthy and needed dinner on arrival after a long drive from East Sussex. We walked to the Hunters Lodge inn in hope of dinner, and boy what a find! Lovely food, reasonably priced and the staff treated us not as tourists but as if they knew us from the moment we walked in! We just had to go back the next evening, which happened to be New Year’s Eve. We were yet again welcomed in as part of the village, and celebrated with staff and locals in front of a warm fire, with great nibbles and drinks! A proper pub! Make sure you visit!!

Excellent food and service. Cant ask more for a sociable Sunday Lunch. A littlebl out of the way but well worth visiting.

This place was a great find. All the staff were lovely and the food was amazing too. Highly recommend to anyone. Will be sure to visit again.

I don’t think we have ever had such a fantastic welcome from any place we have stayed. The team are amazing as is the food. The ingredients were high quality cooked with love and skill. The rooms were clean and comfortable with no sound from pub below. The pub is set in a beautiful quiet Devon village, close to the river Dart and the lovely towns of Totnes and Dartmouth. Thank you Graham, Sue and Laura, we couldn’t recommend this pub enough!

A last minute decision on a monday night found us at this gem of a pub. Excellent food and very friendly hosts . We enjoyed the special menu items..the Lamb Kofte starter was superb, and the hanging kebabs were accompanied by the best chips we can remember. Strongly recommend a visit here. Excellently kept ales, but also try the white Rioja!

Booked last minute. Slightly concerned we could be fitted in so readily, surprisingly unbusy. Warmly welcomed, we had chicken pies and Sunday lunch, beef. Warmed plates, two generous slices of perfectly cooked beef, two roasties, yorkshire puds, mash and plenty of well presently veg. A huge boat of tasty gravy and another separate one for the chicken pies, which were also delicious. We had nothing to worry about, got lucky finding this pub. Excellent. Felt a little less pressurised into desserts, which we declined. A dessert board would be good, not everyone can afford, feels like or can fit one in. I'm sure they would have been equally delicious though. Would definitely recommend this pub. A friendly village pub atmosphere, great food, reasonably priced and nice landlord.

Excellent Sunday Lunch at a very reasonable price served by very friendly staff. The whole experience was as expected following the recommendation we received from the owners of Gitcombe House where we were staying at the time.

Visited for here an evening meal. I had the seafood hanging kebab. The tuna and monkfish were beautifully cooked. It can be easy to overcook monkfish but this was lovely and tender. The decor was modern but had a warmth and charm that sometimes gets lost when an pub is updated. The prices were reasonable compared to what you can pay in Dartmouth. I would highly recommend a visit here.

Went in for a nice meal, and it sure was! The food was all amazing, especially the brownie. Cute dog there so I was very happy to pet her as well. Lovely owners, very friendly and lovely to chat with :)

Had a fabulous stay at the Hunters Lodge Inn. Graham and Sue are exceptional hosts; welcoming, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast and dinner was excellent, everything Sue and their son cooked was fantastic. The rooms were of a very good size, spotlessly clean and well decorated. There was lots of lovely little touches in the rooms, such as chocolate and a eco friendly make up remover, The beds and bathrooms were beautifully equipped. We would thoroughly recommend the Hunters Lodge and will definitely return.

Another superb stay, Rooms so comfortable, peaceful sleep, being in the middle of a quiet village, tea/ coffee facilities plus new addition of fridge in room with fresh milk, sparkling/ plain water and chocolate goodies too. Pub meals, fresh, homemade , top quality produce, wouldn’t want to eat anywhere else , gorgeous wine selection in a lovely friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend, 5 Stars ⭐️ PLUS. Sue and Grahame, brilliant hosts . Thank you for a wonderful stay, beautiful flowers in the room too , for birthday and anniversary celebrations 🥳

Stopped here for a drink and light lunch after a walk. Landlord and wife were very welcoming and probably the best kept beer in Devon!! Fresh homemade food which was delicious!!! Homely, clean and not overpriced. We will be back!

Without doubt the best place we have stayed in Devon! Located in a pretty little rural village between Totnes and Dartmouth, The Hunters Inn is also a short drive to the beautiful Blackpool Sands and if you like walking there are plenty of local routes. We walked to Totnes and back one day along the river and it was just fabulous. Grahame and Sue’s hospitality is second to none. Sue’s home made food is just lovely and we ate in the pub every night because it was so good! The locals are so welcoming we really didn’t want to leave. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the beds are super comfy. There was only one problem….we had to come home 😔 Thank you to Graham, Sue, Orion, Laura and Sam for making our break so special x

An absolute gem, very clean tidy and fresh bar area. We ate here 2 nights (didn't stay) and had a fabulous experience. The hanging kebabs are to die for and all of the food and service was excellent, both on a busy Saturday night and a quiet Monday evening. Name check to Laura and Katy who looked after us on the Saturday and despite being super busy took time to offer us knowledge of the local area and were great fun. Graham and Sue - thank you very much, I'm sure we'll be back in the future!

A massive shout of appreciation to our bar tender whom painstakingly looked up how to made my margarita and did so to perfection!! Thank you so much! We will most definitely be back soon for dinner and another round!

What a lovely Sunday Roast of a very generous size with a quick service. The Wife had the Top Side Beef, obviously slow cooked to perfection. Myself had the Chicken which was half a Chicken. Four veg side dishes, Roast potatoes, mash and Yorkshire pudding....

First time we have tried a Country Village Accommodation , just 3 rooms and many Winding Lanes . We booked on the TripAdvisor Reviews advice , and it 100% it lived up to its Expectations Staff Excellent , more than helpful , meals ok as...

Just back home from staying for 4 nights here after we were left stranded in Devon as the holiday cottage we had originally booked turned out to be a building site currently occupied by the Contractors, thats another story so I'll cut to the chase....

Apart from the best pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord I have had for years, the food and atmosphere were terrific. Very friendly service, and a good menu, with the lamb kebabs being a star feature. Thoroughly recommended.

Great place, thoroughly recommended. Very nice room with a large bath, great food, enormously welcoming owners and staff. Would love to return.

Visited this pub/restaurant whilst staying at the Gitcombe Estate for a break. Can only say excellent hosts made us feel so very welcome, food was excellent. We went numerous times so glad ww did. Thanks again to the landlord Graham would defintely recommend . S...

Although we had only booked for one evening meal at this pub it was so good we returned a further twice the food was that good. The waitress, Laura, was amazing, just full of fun and exceptional at her job. Food just superb, great starters,...

We have just spent a week in a cottage in Cornworthy and ate here twice. A pub 50 yards down the road is a big plus on our holiday and the Hunters Lodge didn’t disappoint! Very friendly and good hearty meals both times - we...

We spent two nights at Hunter's Lodge, a pub with rooms in a lovely part of Devon, close to Dartmouth, Totnes and Kingsbridge. Our Queen Room was very comfortable indeed and our meals (breakfast and dinner twice) were absolutely excellent. Other residents were choosing to...

First off - make sure you book. We came here on a Weds (booked) and was going to go again on Saturday but rang in the afternoon and they were fully booked. It’s a very small and cosy restaurant but with tables spaced nice and...

Just returned from a week staying at the Hunters Lodge Inn which we used as a base to explore the area. Wonderful welcome from all the staff and the hosts Sue and Graham were great hosts and the service throughout was spot on. Room was...

The staff are always helpful. Good lager. Dave always ready with anecdotes. Just a good all-round pub. Worth a visit.

We have just spent 3 nights at this beautiful place. A big welcome from Sue & Graham and all the locals too. Everything was 5 star. Would highly recommend. We will definitely return. A big thank you for looking after us so well xxx

Good value and high quality cooking. In reality more of a restaurant than a pub. Very friendly young efficient staff. I had the Hake special which was excellent. The other diners dishes also looked good

What a gem I found in an ideal spot for discovering the Dart estuary. Graham and Sue were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and so very hospitable. Lovely clean room and very comfy. Will make every effort to revisit.

Grahame and Sue made us feel so welcome. The breakfast was amazing and the evening dinner was just superb. Our Queen room was spacious and had everything we needed. Cornworthy is a beautiful quintessential Devon village and well placed for beautiful walks into Totnes or...

Exceptional pub food. Delicious burger, chips were superb. Steak and chips also looked very tasty and desserts were also great

We have just had the pleasure of a Sunday to Friday stay, staying in the King Room which is impeccable. The bath tub is so luxurious and the bed so comfy. We have used this as a base to explore further a field but have...

Decided to have dinner here as I was staying locally in Tuckenhay. The staff were friendly and the food tasted delicious. The pub had a good vibe. I would recommend visiting.

We had a family meal to celebrate an 80th birthday. The food was brilliant. Home cooked wide menu, excellent service good sized portions. All in all one of the best meals we have had. Full marks all round.

Fabulous! Warm & friendly welcome, comfortable and great food. Professional service with a smile, a perfect evening.

We visited the Hunters Lodge a couple of times whilst on a short break in Dittisham over the New Year and we'll definitely be back! What a fantastic little pub with lovely owners/staff and fantastic food (a great pint of Guinness also!). Grahame and Sue...

Just had a great 4 night stay at the hunters Lodge Inn at Cornworthy in Devon. Mien hosts Graham & Sue made us exceptional welcome as did the bar staff nothing was too much trouble the food which is all home made by Sue is...

My wife and I were looking for a quiet place to stay on a 3 day visit to Devon to visit our Grandchildren, And we found the Hunters lodge inn at Cornworthy, which was only 20 minutes away from where we needed to be. And...

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch at this gorgeous pub. Staff incredibly welcoming and made sure our dogs had a drink of water and a biscuit each. Very tasty food. The only thing I would improve is if they could do a vegetarian roast dinner...

We had a take away as staying near by. The food was fantastic !!! And the service was great. We would thoroughly recommend the pies !!! And the prawns were perfect. Gravy veg and curry sauce amazing thank you x

Another visit to this lovely pub. Great rooms, great food and drink and a very friendly atmosphere. Graham, Sue and their team make you feel welcome...as do the clientele. Great area, plenty of walking, easy drive to many local towns and attractions. More visits are...

Stayed in the village during half term. Came for Sunday lunch and enjoyed it so much we came back for a mid week visit. Every dish was hearty and delicious from the beef & ale pie and suet pudding to the oxtail stew and stroganoff……....

We stumbled upon this quaint and cozy family owned and operated pub while taking a stroll through the village of Cornworthy. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and warmth. Everyone went out of their way to make sure we were...

Had a two night stay but did't eat in evening as my wife's sister lived nearby and we ate with her. Had breakfast which was lovely, everything i could want. My wife had the full one day then Youghurt and fruit the second. she thoroughly...

The welcome is warm and friendly. Graham and Sue go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and at home. Sue is an incredible chef - the food is outstanding! Thanks Sue snd Graham.

This is such an overdue review. My husband and I stayed here in July having discovered the pub the year before when looking for great gluten free food. We found it as well as excellent company and on discovering they had rooms, booked a stay...

Absolutely fabulous stay at the Hunters Lodge Grahame and Sue couldn't be better hosts. The bedrooms are beautifully clean and well decorated, the food is amazing both at breakfast and dinner. We will back we couldn't fault it

Really don’t want to let everyone know about this little gem but it would be wrong not to. Beautiful accommodation, amazing food and great hosts! We will definitely make this a regular visit!

Very nice dinner and all main courses well cooked. Staff really nice and service was very efficient. Lovely interior and setting in the village. Recommended.

I arrived at Sunday lunch-time and hadn't booked. Nevertheless, the very efficient and friendly staff found me a table in the window seat. Best roastie for a long time but I was slightly disappointed with the ginger cheese cake (my fault as I should have...

We decided to pop in to this incredible little pub on the off chance . We received absolutely fantastic service, the menu was amazing and the standard of food was 1st class . The landlord and his wife were extremely welcoming and friendly, and bar...

Visited here last week with my partner and we already can't wait to come back! The food was excellent and the staff could not be more helpful. The owner was chatting to us after our lovely meal and he was super friendly and welcoming. The...

We used to visit here over twenty years ago when we lived in Torquay. It holds happy memories of good food and ambiance. The good news is that although the owners have changed standards haven’t. The food was the best we had in the area....

Nice people running a good pub in a nice village, doesn’t get much better than this. Real ale, good wine selection, great menu.

My wife researched and booked this B&B as we wanted to walk the Dart Valley Trail from Dartmouth to Totnes over 2 days, and the Inn in Cornworthy was approx. halfway. The owners Graham & Sue were very helpful in providing all the information we...

Have just spent 4 nights in the quiet village pub at Cornworthy. The owners and staff are extremely helpful and accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in the king room which was spacious with a large bathroom which included a whopping bath a...

Called in for a drink and a sandwich part way through walking the Dart Valley Trail. Lovely food with great choices for all dietary needs and extremely well kept beer. Very friendly hosts. Will definitely go back again.

Myself and 3 friends were walking from Dartmouth to Totnes on the Dart Valley Trail. We planned the timings to arrive at this pub at lunchtime for a bite after 7 miles or so. Arrived and it was shut! Don’t go on a Monday!

We've been here twice now and both times the staff have been friendly, warm and hospitable in really challenging times. Last visit was Saturday lunchtime. Fantastic fish finger sandwich and chicken wrap, plus brilliant lager and cider on tap. Plus beautiful surroundings in their sunny...

We stopped here on a walk from Totnes, a really friendly and helpful landlord, great open sandwiches and beers. Outside seating great and very relaxing, certainly work going out of you way to visit.

Great food, friendly staff with a really nice atmosphere with good beer. What is not to like!! A group of us had a very pleasant and relaxing evening here. A great find and worth a second visit next time we are in the area.

Was disappointed the seafood kebab was not on the menu but enjoyed the fish pie. Cyrene brûlée lovely but cheesecake underwhelming. Good atmosphere.

Covid has made life difficult, understandably, for lots of people. In my experience pub owners have stuck to the rules and provided a safe environment more effectively than any other profession. This is especially true of Sue and Graham at Hunters Lodge. From hand sanitizer...

We were staking in Cornworthy, and in these COVID times, had to book ahead to make sure we could eat where we wanted. We ate in a Friday evening, which apparently is locals night ! The pub was warm and inviting, the atmosphere was great...

Of the 3 main courses 2 were cold. I was a little worried ordering a hanging kebab, that it could cool quickly, but it was nearly cold from the start... in my case only the rice was hot. But my wife's rice was also cold!...

Warm welcome, lovely atmosphere in spite of restrictions, good food varied menu with plenty of choices. Cheerful and attentive service, thank you for a lovely evening.

Really good menu with good choices Food was beautiful all home cooked Service was also good Would highly recommend

I stayed here for one night in the twin room which would of been big enough for two lovely room and certainly liked the bathroom.i won’t spoil it for other guests but very quirky.graham and sue were very welcoming I had a lovely meal in...

This was our first night of 2 weeks travelling round. The staff were friendly and the room clean. Breakfast was better than dinner, but both nice and lovely landlord and landlady.

This place was wonderful. All the staff were friendly and the service was great. Rooms were clean, food was outstanding and they have taken all the necessary steps to ensure they are following COVID guidelines. The special of lobster and crayfish pasta was one of...

Unfriendly The landlord literally told us that we weren’t welcome! Apparently ‘tourists’ were killing his local business So we drank up and walked out Food looked nice by the way !

This place is a must... Graham and Sue and the team are wonderful hosts, could not do more for you to make you feel welcome. The room was immaculate and to a very high standard. The food!!!! Wow!!! The hanging kebabs are amazing, everything freshly...

A family meal-thoroughly enjoyed.Staff went out of their way to cater for us-particularly disabled person who was with us.Owners,bar-staff,restaurant staff very warm and genuinely welcoming. Recommneded dishes: Duck,white bait, sald,burger. Particularly impressive-hanging kebabs

Thank you Graham, Sue & Laura!Instead of useless presents, my husband bought me a getaway for my birthday. We stayed for one night, had dinner the night before and breakfast on the morning of my birthday. It was lovely. We had such a nice warm welcome.The bed was insanely comfortable and the huge bathtub was such a treat!Their COVID policy is clear, they are taking it really seriously and there are hand sanitiser stations throughout the building (outside and in!).It’s a shame we were only with you for one night as I could definitely eat another lemon and ginger cheesecake!

Having stopped for a drink and been made most welcome we made a booking and took our family party of 10 here for an evening meal. Despite social distancing measures nothing was too much trouble, the food was excellent and we left with full stomachs...

Excellent food, 10/10 service from Laura, Graham and Sue (chef/ land lady). Highly recommended if you’re visiting South Devon. Dog friendly too! Inclusive food options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or dairy free. Good WiFi which is a big bonus considering the poor signal in the area. Cannot fault. Booking recommended.

Super friendly and efficient staff! Amazing food and great service and secure Covid reporting! Thanks to Sue (from Huddersfield) and her staff!

Excellent 4 night stay , Sue, Grahame and their team, were so welcoming and friendly. Accommodation superb, we were in the twin room which is smallest room of the 3 rooms available to stay in but still had everything: comfortable beds, tea/ coffee making facilities, en suite ( through the wardrobe door ) with powerful shower, luxurious fluffy towels, toiletries , hairdryer and for us ladies, a decent size light up make up mirror . Breakfast absolutely delicious, with good coffee too, from full English, scrambled eggs & salmon, or a light breakfast of cereal & fruit, all homemade with local produce. Food absolutely delicious, so good, we had all our evening meals there too. Absolutely recommend this B&B in a quiet hamlet but close to Dartmouth & Totnes. Sue & Grahame are such lovely people, whilst staying here we celebrated my birthday, on our return from a trip to Dartmouth , beautiful flowers had been placed in the room, such a thoughtful surprise, it made my day! ☺️Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

First visit in quite a few years, recommended by friends.Very quaint, warm, friendly and welcoming pubGreat staff, very friendly atmosphere.Great menu with something to suit all tastes, we had duck starter and chorizo with king prawn which was delicious For mains I had trio of lamb cutlets and my wife had home made steak n kidney pudding, all home produced and cooked to perfection Good portion sizes so no room for puddingExcellent overall, great food, great service and great staff

Room was great and the bed comfortable. Friendly welcome on arrival and a bonus to talk to Grahame and Sue, the owners, in the bar on our first evening. Breakfast was full English and locally sourced. Lunch was the home made steak and kidney suet pie, wonderful. We will be back.

Just stayed at the hunters over xmas for 5 nights. What a fantastic experience we had for the every friendly and exeptionaly helpful Graham & Sue to the brilliant bar staff Laura & orian & all the other staff working there.We had excellent food through out our stay & cannot recommend the food highly enough but then again Sue is a fantastic cook. It has to be said that Graham keeps excellent standard of beers also.The room we stayed in was excellent very quiet & comfortable.Cannot recommend Hunters lodge highly enough.

Called here on Wednesday 27th November after placing flowers on the grave of a much loved, recently departed, lady. It was 11.34am and the sign outside stated the pub was open at 11.30am. As I went to go in the door, with my son John, we were barred by a man who I now realise was the landlord. He said they weren't open, or even ready, and that they were now operating on winter opening hours but they hadn't got round to changing the times on the board outside. We were freezing cold and damp and it would have been nice if the landlord had said that as they hadn't changed the board times we were welcome to go inside and get warm and that they would serve us as soon as they were ready. We used to live in Cornworthy and both my son and I, and my daughter for that matter, worked at this pub for many years for Rob and Deb and Gill and John. They would never have turned away potential customers in this way. I don't live in Devon any more, my son does, and I was so looking forward to entering the pub again and seeing the various changes that apparently have been made. Instead we were made to feel thoroughly unwelcome with no chance to eventually sample the menu that people seem to be raving about. Not a nice way to treat people. I'm very upset and disappointed.

We have not had the chance to visit Hunters Lodge (it’s 300 miles from home) However we were regular diners and drinkers at the two pubs that Graham and Sue kept in our area (holmfirth) We were never disappointed A warm welcome ,good food and drink guaranteed. We feel sure that even though they have emigrated from (gods own country ) standards will not have changed Give the a go .You won’t be disappointed

What a great pub! Lovely menu choice, great customer service and food was fantastic! New winter menu coming out hope they don’t change it too much as I had at least another 3 dishes I wanted to try. Chef came out after our meal and asked how we found her food we really did feel valued and welcome. We’ll be coming again soon!

We went for a meal for our granddaughters birthday, they made it very special for her, the staff are very friendly and the food was excellent. We went again the next day for Sunday Lunch ( highly recommended)

Had a relaxing overnight stay in this wonderful pub in the middle of the idyllic village of cornworthy. Lovely room with a large comfortable bed.ate in the pub in the evening and the food was great.breakfast was also lovely as were the hosts.will definitely return when in the area.

What a find! We had the pleasure of staying at Hunters Lodge Inn for 4 nights in August. Our hosts Graham and Sue were fantastic nothing was too much trouble and they, along with all their staff, were so friendly and helpful. The food is excellent all homemade with plenty of veggie options. We stayed in the King Room which was very light airy and comfortable, the ensuite bathroom had a bath but no shower, however Graham told us a shower is due to be installed soon. Excellent location for walkers and very dog friendly. Also a good location for visits to Dartmouth and many local attractions, including beaches and Dartmoor. Would recommend this inn to anyone who likes a stay in the countryside. Hopefully we will be able to stay again sometime. Fabulous!

Ate here twice and staff really helpful and friendly. Good veggie choices, real effort made and food lovely. Really recommend this pub.

Having just spent a two night break at this lovely village pub , we highly recommend a visit !

we stayed in Cornworthy for a week, and had the pleasure of eating here 3 times. After the first night, we resisted having the starter and main, as the portions are large! Although my son managed the burger AND Pudding.....

Grahame and Sue only took over in May 2019 and the pub is a thriving hub already. Grahame is a convivial host and Sue a splendid cook. We had top notch fish & chips tonight (take away available) and very tasty lunches at other times; the chicken in pita bread is highly recommended. The wine list is select and much better than in many pubs. Booking on Friday night is highly advisable.

We came to the pub as we heard the fish and chips were amazing. What a lovely place- the pub itself is intimate and the staff were absolutely lovely. Although we got takeaway, we had a drink whilst we waited... friendly locals and the atmosphere was a delight. The meal didn’t disappoint either- meaty fish and the chips, thick and delicious. Next time we visit we will definitely return here.

The “Thirsty Thursdays” Came across The Hunters Lodge Inn via trip advisor. The welcome was lovely. The staff very friendly and it was very busy with people eating. Nice wine, good beer and a great menu. Portions were very generous and could have shared the nachos starter. All mains served on hot plates and 4 different steaks all out as ordered. T-bone, rump, sirloin and venison. Sold out of Wild Boar steak so have to go back again! Too full for desserts ! Highly recommended.

Good car park, friendly staff and tasty food. My partner had duck starter (very tasty) and steak burger (lovely). I had garlic mushroom starter (very moreish) and steak (very nice!).

under new management, the pub staff are friendly and welcoming the interior and exterior look fresh and welcoming, the food is very nice with a good selection as are the ales, all in all a pleasant experience

Had a lovely one night stay as a couple. The new owners are friendly and very helpful. Was able to return late after a special occasion and let ourselves in. Excellent breakfast (full English) the following day. Highly recommend if you are looking for a top Bnb near Totnes to stay in.

Visited the Hunters Lodge Inn for tea & enjoyed a decent home cooked meal with “proper” chips!! Served with a lovely cider, Bounders which at 5.5% softened your view of the world. I know this village pub has recently reopened after being closed for a period time, so needs to be supported & enjoyed!!

Dropped into this pub, unplanned. Felt very welcome, and were delighted to be served absolutely delicious gluten-free fish and chips with home-made tartar sauce! Great value too. And in the middle of lovely Devon countryside with a circular walk along the River Dart.

My partner and I travel down to Dartmouth for business every so often and stumbled across the Hungers Lodge Inn online. Having stayed at other places across Dartmouth I can honestly say this is the best place we have been to - and we will definitely be back again. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left we were made to feel at home. The owners are absolutely lovely and filled to the brim with Northern charm! The pub itself was filled with chatty locals and lots of cute dogs, which is always a plus! We had a two course meal and the food was absolutely delicious - hats off to Sue in the kitchen you were amazing.