Poltimore Inn in North Devon

There were 19 of us, we did pre book as we were a farmer group. The staff were brilliant, welcoming and very efficient. The food was A+, definitely going again.

Booked 2 lodges 4/8th August . Great accommodation, fantastic views over countryside. Breakfast was superb , choice of cereals,croissant, juices, tea, and coffee. Then, full English or parts of it , even did fresh Porridge. Restaurant food for dinner again was fantastic , good selection . Check out the specials board ..venison with Dauphinois potatoes was excellent. Great bar for before and after drinks . Staff are excellent ,cannot fault in any way . Highly recommended staying at the Poltimore Inn. Will be making another visit .

Not terrible but not great either. Long wait for very mediocre food. The price didn't reflect the quality of food. Burnt my mouth on microwaved dirty chips. Felt about the same quality as a weather spoon.

Great Sunday lunch with nice staff . Carvery style but a good selection of neat and veg . Roast potatoes were a little disappointing.

We had a weekend stay at the Poltimore, with breakfast and one meal. Rooms are pretty basic and the beds extremely hard, but it was very clean with a nice bathroom and plentiful hot water. Of note WiFi was pretty dodgy, sometimes working, sometimes only letting one device connect. It needs looked at. We really enjoyed our breakfasts, very tasty. Our one dinner was supurb, there's a really good chef in the kitchen. My wife had a vegetarian main that she thought was one of the best she'd had. Equally my fish and chips was just marvelous.

Fantastic pub, we just called in hoping for a quick meal on our journey home. The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was first class - particularly excellent chips! Great atmosphere too. Will definitely try and visit again.

Such a warm welcome, excellent food, great service and very reasonably priced. The landlady was charming. Cannot recommend this pub highly enough.

Great place to go for Sunday lunch. It's a pretty village with a church as well as a nice, large pub with lots of menu choices

We always return here and again genuinely enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere. The food, homemade Poltimore Pie and Chicken Fajitas were delicious, fresh and a decent size. It was was a pleasant, quiet and unhurried evening.

We dropped in on a Monday night in March. TRhe place was quite quiet as you would expect. The staff were very friendly. The food was very good and at a decent price. We sat in the bar as we couldn't sit in the restuarant as they had skittles on. Not a problem though, plenty of room

We had a very nice stay at The Poltimore Inn. We were in North Devon for a family funeral nearby and stayed here for two nights. My mother was very happy with her room in the pub itself and I was very happy in my lodge room which was warm and spacious. Beds are huge and very comfortable. Shower is nice and powerful. Breakfast is included and was delicious (fantastic sausages!) We had dinner at the Inn on both nights and the quality of the cooking and the produce was extremely high and locally sourced. Staff are without exception welcoming, kind, considerate, and efficient. Having stayed elsewhere in South Molton on previous family visits , we agree the Poltimore Inn will be our first choice in future.

We were a group of sixteen away on Exmoor needing a good meal after a cold day out. The Poltimore Inn provided was welcoming and friendly, exactly what we were after. I had booked a couple weeks before and we ordered on the evening. The food came out all together and ready to eat for us as a large group. The most popular choice being the home made pie, this being a great recommendation. The gammon steak, burgers, fish and chips were also very decent meals. The bar of the pub is a tradition country pub set up with a dart board, pool table and solid furniture. So gives a real feel of being an active Exmoor country pub. the restaurant area is out the back, open roomy and more modern in decor and furniture. Definitely make your way here if you are in the area.

Very good service with friendly helpful staff making our Dinner enjoyable with the food being of great quality to help us to finish a family weekend celebrating our daughter's birthday,many thanks 👍

First visit, great service, helpful, friendly, polite, super food, great atmosphere and a great landlord, real community feel and a breath of fresh air, highly recommended.

Yet another fabulous weekend spent staying at the ‘Poltimore’! We have stayed here about 8 times now and the service and food here are second to none! The staff are really hardworking and very friendly… (nothing is ever too much trouble). If you want great accommodation and food at a very reasonable price then please come here… you won’t be disappointed!!!!Chris and Lindsey Taylor( cornwall)

Had one of the best meal I have ever had on Saturday night I had the belly pork and was exquisite Staff all friendly Food reasonably priced Thanks again Poltimore inn

We arrived after a long drive, They offered us an upgrade straight away outside the building. It was raining and down a long steep driveway. we declined. put our stuff in the room, (towel rail fell off bathroom wall when I put towel on it. We went straight down to eat and informed them straight away about the towel rail. First meals sent out chicken was raw and blood running out (pictures to prove this) Prawns undercooked, mixed grill was cooked but no colour to one side of the meats like it was done in a hurry. Bar manager was lovely she apologised asked what else we would like and offered us a free drink which we didn't want. I didn't want to risk a main meal and, as I'd not eaten since breakfast, just had a pudding. Hubby ordered a burger and chips with an extra burger on it, and it arrived without an extra burger. The chips weren't cooked and were hard, so they then brought fresh chips and extra burger. Chips were fine, but the second burger was burnt and hard on one side. The kitchen manager came out she was polite but argued it depends how you like your food cooking! Also they had been very busy. Bar manager had said any food would be free that night, and we were brought a £38 bill, so we asked for the manager/owner who was out right rude and obnoxious the way he was trying to defend the food. He told us the bill had been cleared so we went to our room. As we went up, we could hear them arguing in the kitchen and heard the owner say,'the law of averages your bound to get one wrong! We carried on to our room. 10 minute's, after we were in the room their was a knock on our door, husband answered, and the manager/owner and kitchen manager were standing their. The manager said,'You can stay tonight have breakfast but then we want you to leave.' I said what you are kicking us out because you fed me raw chicken? He said we aren't kicking you out. You can stay tonight, and we have asked you to leave in the morning!" We said we have nowhere else to go. we had paid for 2 nights, and he said loads of b&b find one of them! He said he had to protect his staff? and were going to slate them?, and I said we had no intention of slating you, and your staff weren't the problem they were apologetic and nice it was you that was rude and obnoxious. The kitchen manager asked him to leave us and he went and she said he isn't a people person! She then argued how a burger and chips should be cooked and that they couldn't serve a burger pink, to which I said, "But you can chicken?" In the end, she said we could stay the sunday night, but we would have to eat else where else to protect the chef, and she would have made us pay for the burger and desert. We said we would get back to her. We asked about the heating as the room was cold, and we're told it would come on a timer, which it didn't. It didn't make sense she said we could stay in the end but cudnt eat in the hotel in the evening. As one of their chef cooked us breakfast in the morning. I had a piece of toast hubby that had full breakfast and enjoyed it. They left, and we booked a Premier Inn, and we rang down and let her know. They refunded us the 2 nights stay, but it totally ruined our last 2 nights of our holiday and pretty much left us stranded! We have never had a problem like this before anywhere or been treated so badly. I only wish I could upload the picture of the chicken sitting in blood!

Excellent accommodation, food and service. The new chalets are comfortable, clean and away from the pub so, no noise. Amazing views too. The food is of a high standard and the staff are super friendly. Don't worry about parking, there's plenty on road side and in the little square. An absolute gem of a place, well run, in a beautiful area, nothing was too much trouble.

Unfortunately no parking but easy enough to find on street parking, bar very busy and could do with another member of staff to help, waiting staff very friendly and we both enjoyed a lovely hot meal.

The staff here are really friendly and helpful. It’s the real hub of the community as since the village shop is closed it supplies all your necessities like milk and bread etc if you run short. We ate here twice and I will make special mention of the home made pies which are outstanding and the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few! There’s a really nice ambiance here and if you get the chance to chat to a few of the locals you will find they are generous and welcoming people. Lovely pub Lovely Village.

We had an amazing time with all of our family and friends for our wedding. The food was incredible- we had evening meals and breakfast and everyone had a fabulous time. The staff were great and couldn’t be more helpful. The rooms were super clean and tidy and the beds were comfy. Would recommend highly to anyone.

Amazing food and amazing views over Devon countryside. If your looking for a good night out this would definitely be the place. Sarah and Tia, were incredibly nice, efficient and helpful with everything and definitely deserve a raise. We didnt feel rushed at all and had a great night out. We had the mussels which were some of the best we have had and the tagliatelle and burger were also as good. Will definitely be going here again on our next holiday!

Found this pub on our way back from two nights in Bude camping and had the most wonderful Sunday roast, definitely recommend

We were staying in the local area and were told about the pub in the visitors book. Visited on a Thursday just for a few beers. All reasonably priced as beer goes nowadays, was really nice to see the village up there supporting the pub...

Stayed for 3 nights and, 4me, location was a prime consideration. The comfortable accommodation was in a separate unit, with a stunning view. Breakfasts are excellent. Andy, the chef, services the whole operation with friendly, calm efficiency. Dinner is waitress served: offhand to attentive, depending...

Me and my 5 fellow bikes had a purpose. To ride the A39 from Falmouth to Bridgewater with an over night stay at the Poltimore Inn. We had planned our stay after seeing Alan and grabbing a leaflet on the place. Biker friendly he said,...

This place held a wonderful wedding reception.. a lot of All the guests stayed in the cottages I stayed on my own but the room, food, & service and view was wonderful.

Amazing view from the restaurant and the food was really very good. Service was good. Parking was something of a challenge!

We got married nearby in July and lots of our family and friends stayed at the Poltimore for a few days either side of the big day. We stayed in the amazing Observatory lodge on the wedding night too. The Poltimore was really amazing from...

The food is freshly cooked and lovely. Staff very friendly. Would recommend if staying in this part of Devon. A good selection on the menu

I was really looking forward to our Sunday Lunch but was disappointed, the choice of meat was between roast beef and a rather fatty looking end of a piece of pork. The veg were peas, carrots, cauliflower cheese and broccoli, which instead of being a...

Four of us stopped on a Tuesday evening for our dinner, one of our party is a vegan, there was a choice of two vegan meals and sadly one was out of stock but the vegan soup was delicious, the other 3 meals were also...

Well after getting around road works and parking up in the square opposite the pub booking in great room clean and a great view and the food was great I had the belly pork with veg and the next night dirty chips could not eat...

Amazing food and friendly service. We ordered 3 different meals between us all and everyone was really happy with their food. If only it was closer to home!

Just returned from a fantastic stay at the Poltimore. This place is a little gem, we can't recommended it enough. Incredible views, fantastic staff who were really helpful and made us feel at home. The rooms were clean spacious and well equipped with everything we...

Great place, lovley food, dog friendly lovely people and nice staff, comfy beds and nice pub Very welcoming place

Saturday lunch is an amazing selection of freshly prepared food. Took my aunt and uncle visiting from Banbury and wanted to impress them during their visit. We had fish and chips, ham egg and chips, homemade steak pie and prawn cocktail jacket spud. All our...

We booked into the Poltimore for 5 nights for my son's wedding which was held locally. Several family members and friends stayed there too. We stayed in the main building and family stayed in the various lodges on site. Room and lodges were lovely. The...

I just had The Best ‘Dirty Fries’ ever!! They certainly don’t skimp on the pulled pork. It was delicious, loads of succulent pulled pork, cheese, bbq sauce & jalapeño’s on chips - all washed down with a nice cold Peroni in their peaceful beer garden....

Enjoyed a delicious meal here this evening, we chose fish and chips and the fish and batter were superb … nice large portion. Dining room is separate at the back of the bar, very comfortable with nice views. Have booked to return.

Dropped in for lunch and was so glad we did. The food is outstanding, we had fish and chips (small plate) and burger and chips. The food is amazing, probably one of the best fish and chips I've had. The lovely lady behind the bar...

Due to a house sale falling through we needed somewhere to stay for starting my new job within 30 mins of Barnstaple. We booked one of the lodges and stayed in Heather lodge. It hadnt the views of the other lodges but there were plenty...

Wow this place has amazing views, amazing staff, amazing food, amazing accommodation. There is nothing not to like. One of the best placing we have stayed.

We ordered steak pie,chips and roast pork dinner. The pie was lovely but pork was missing the pig with just the crispy rind arranged with potatoes on top to hide the fact there was no meat to speak of. The veggies were cold and soggy...

Excellent food, kind service and a wonderful view from the restaurant. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. I believe they also have accommodation which looked great and newly refurbished.

Lovely country pub with an outstanding view of the country from the restaurant. 3 local ales on tap. Homemade Leek & Potato Soup and Chicken Pate was excellent. Sunday Roast was superb - beef was rare the way it should be. The meat pie was...

We stayed in Snowdrop. Great room with stunning views. Great shower and comfortable bed and pillows. Staff and locals very friendly. Good food.

We ventured here whilst on holiday. It was a lovely meal the best we've had in a long while. Family friendly as took our 2 boys. (4 & 9 months) 6 drinks & a small meal for 4 year old (if you can call it...

After reviewing exceptional feedback on Trip Advisor we decided to call into the Poltimore Inn in North Molton for lunch on the way to a short break in Woolacombe. We had not visited before and it was a Monday afternoon but we received a very...

Stayed at the end of October. Loved the lodge, spacious, clean and cozy. Breakfast was delicious and the dog was made to feel most welcome. Ideally situated for the moors and beaches. Lovely, friendly staff. We ate in the restaurant twice during our stay. Good...

First class service,very friendly and polite at the bar and in the restuarant. Called in advice and found a nice broad modern menu with additional dishes of the day. Well priced and great portions. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and will return.

Nestled just north of South Molton this inn is amazing with lodges out the back.We were shown to our lodge which was the bluebell which had a double bed toilet and large shower.We were also provided with a electric kettle tea and coffee and tv...

We stayed for three days. The cabins are very good, clean and comfortable, but as you would expect with this type of building not sound proof. The staff made this stay and without exception they were all friendly and very helpful and handled a blip...

Exploring the moors and came across this Inn by chance. Waitress was Friendly and efficient. Great meal with lovely views from the restaurant. My husband had the Benedictine Chicken and said it was the best chicken dish he’d eaten for a long time. Would definitely recommend a visit

Lovely stay in a lodge, beautiful views, open airy. Modern accommodation with a good shower. Great breakfast all locally sourced. Proper sausages!! Lovely bacon, beautiful tasting yellow eggs. Wholesome hearty breakfast and the bread was delicious. Recommend a stay - absolutely definitely. Very laid back and friendly atmosphere.

2nd year running we have been here. Fantastic pub lovely room with a great view of the valley below. Food is amazing and plenty of it good selection of beers, with 2 ciders, 2 lagers, Guinness and 3real ales all on tap. All the staff are brilliant and nothing is too much trouble. The location is great for travel around Exmoor, North Devon and even into Somerset. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Spent a wonderful August Bank Holiday weekend at this amazing place with superb accommodation. Our age range was 18-80 with 14 of us spread out in the apartment and pods with fantastic views. The staff were very good and nothing was too much trouble, always on hand and made our weekend very enjoyable. Especially advising us to spend the day at Instow Beach on a very busy Bank Holiday we would never have found it! Thank you so much and we all said we would come back a visit again . Accommodation spacious, very clean and a very laid back place to celebrate an occasion. We would highly recommend!.

Debbie and her team created the perfect venue for our bespoke day. 70 for a seated carvery and then a buffet in the evening. Plus we had live music in the bar area. All in all the perfect day. All our guests enthused about the food and the fact the day ran so soothly only went to show how hard the team at the Poltimore work.

The staff were very friendly. The food is amazing. The area is very quiet and the views are fantastic. Great for dogs, we bought our puppy along. We will definitely book again next time we come to Devon

Spent a lovely week at The Poltimore Inn, in one of their lodges. The lodge was immaculately clean, the grounds are kept to a high standard with amazing views. We enjoyed breakfast here every morning which was superb and plentiful which filled us up all day! The food was so good we chose to eat here every night, worked our way through the menu and found every one fantastic.The staff were extremely helpful, welcoming and went out of their way to help us.We will definitely be visiting again and highly recommend Poltimore to all.

We were so disappointed with this meal. The only nice part of it was the view. We had hoped for decent to nice pub food but found we were unable to finish the main courses. We had five kids who are not fussy eaters. Four ordered burgers that they could not eat because the patties tasted strange. Among the adults we had beef pie, which had a stodgy crust, and fish pie which was almost all mash and no fish. Service was slow. Tables were sticky. When we paid it was telling that we were not asked if we enjoyed our meal.

Goodbye Poltimore Inn hav been drinking in this place for just over a year and today found out that it’s £2.60 half a pint peroni but they charge £5.50 a pint told it was a glitch And it’s not the end of the world goodbye😡

Unfortunately this was not a great experience. Starting with the positives. The food seemed home cooked and portion sizes were good. On the down side the tables were sticky (even more upsetting in our new Covid world!) and the staff were very slow. It was clear they were inexperienced however 2 different waitresses walked past our finishes plates 3 times before clearing them!! Very slow to offer a second drink to my partner who finished his first fairly early in our time there. Did not stay for dessert!!

Hello guys, so, myself, my brother and my girlfriend were excited to book a last minute table for a roast dinner as many other local pubs we called were fully booked… this probably should have been our first warning. It’s a carvery set up where a kind man cuts you slices of your chosen meat. The meat for me is important in any roast dinner and unfortunately here the beef was like eating a chewy wet marigold glove. The pork was petty tasteless and from there it got worse. Little tip for the chef would be to add more water to the smash mixture and to try making the Yorkshire puddings less like a an undercooked cake. Staff were quite pleasant although one young lady sang ‘I will get the chef for you’ in an annoying tone which didn’t lift any spirits. The restaurant was clean and the views were very pleasant and this pub is a good place to go for a drink. I also believe the standard food menu is good but I was particularly disappointed in the Sunday roast. 2 stars.

Wife & I popped there (29th-31st July 21) what a fabulous surprise, clean, modern and quite a chill out experience, within a quaint village atmosphere. We stayed two nights, our son & daughter in law were camping for a week nearby. The English breakfast was exceptional, whilst their restaurant showed off the chef’s culinary skills, of which we all enjoyed. The bar area had the normal pleasantry banter, yet one could sit away from that area if so required. Debbie, along with her hard working happy staff, done us proud to say the least. Our Thanks to you all, we’ll be back for sure once this Covid-19, has been sorted, for a much longer stay, whilst we look forward to that.

My wife and I stayed in one of the Inn's lodges for a week in early July. We found the lodge to be more than spacious enough for a week's stay. Tea, coffee, towels and toiletries were replenished on request. I would recommend a front facing lodge where you benefit from great views over the surrounding countryside. A special mention to the quality of the shower. Plenty of room and powerful flow of water. I loved getting in there!!. During what was a mixed week weather wise it was great to have the Inn itself on your doorstep. If you do visit take time to mix with the locals who we found to be a very friendly bunch. The Inn stocks a good range of beers, lagers and ciders (although a local still cider would not have gone amiss) and a good, reasonably priced, food menu. The breakfasts were also very good. Finally a shout out to the staff who were efficient and friendly throughout our stay. Not a bad one amongst them but we'd like to say a special thank you to Nicolette. Thank you all.

We stayed here in the family suite (5 adults) which was spacious comfy and clean. It would benefit from a little kitchenette but I expect they probably want you to spend money in the pub. We did oblige! It's a great pub with a lovely restaurant with a beautiful view and massive beer garden. Breakfast was really good. The evening meals were nice but the service was a bit hit and miss. No fault of the people working who did their best and were really nice. Employer perhaps didn't have enough people on (could be covid pinging Apps to be fair) had to wait a while and lots of things run out.

Absolutely hidden gem , fantastic place to stay , beautiful location with lovely views , clean , comfortable pods, Breakfast was great and can't speak highly enough of the staff , so helpful , friendly and couldnt have done more for us , we will definitely be back , really enjoyed are stay and would highly recommend The Poltimore inn

Spent a lovely couple of nights at this charming Pub set in beautiful countryside.Lodges were very comfortable.Best of all was the great food served by very welcoming staff.Wish this pub was closer to our home as we would certainly be regulars.A big thank you to all the staff for making our stay memorable.Very highly recommended.

We were staying in the area and it was a last minute decision to go out. Phoned the pub and was greeted warmly whilst booking the table.Arrived at the pub and we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome and were then shown to our seats. The restaurant itself is in a great setting with beautiful views. Both of us went for the carvery option which included good quality meat and a good selection of veg, the red cabbage in particular was very tasty indeed. We followed that with a chocolate orange tart and sticky toffee pudding and both were delicious.All in all we had a lovely time with good home cooked food and great service. A bill of £36 for 2 roasts, 2 deserts and 2 drinks was very reasonable as well. But more than anything the 4 members of staff we spoke to were a delight which really made the occasion!

Stayed in the main building and the lodge on two separate visits, whilst working in the area. Rooms were spotless, with comfortable beds and great views. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of options, both hot & cold. Ate in the pub in the evenings, the food was very tasty, good size portions, with some amazing desserts. All staff were very friendly and I would highly recommend.

Everything great, from initial phone call, where they managed to fit us at short notice, through the delicious meal and great value bill. We had calimari starter, steak and Poltimore Pie mains. All were cooked beautifully. We enjoyed it so much, we booked again for 2 days time.

Whilst on holiday in North Molton we ate here 4 times (one lunch and three dinners). The food is at a very high standard for pub food. The Poltimore is not styled as a gastro-pub, but is a village inn where locals and tourists alike are welcome. We went with our dog who was also welcomed in the bar and snug (not the main restaurant).We would recommend the following dishes: River Fowey Mussels which my wife had twice from the specials board, the steak and ale pie - I have never had a pie with so much tender meat crammed in, the fish and chips - amazing batter and lovely chips, and the lasagne. We also enjoyed the baked Camembert which we shared as a starter a couple of times.The staff are very friendly and make you feel that nothing is too much trouble.The garden is lovely with nice countryside views.One night during our stay we drove to another pub in a neighbouring village as we thought the menu looked a little more upmarket, but the service was lacking and the was simply not as good, hence we wish we had walked to “our local” instead.A great village pub - we would stay in North Molton again just to visit the pub!

We stopped here on our way back home from Ilfracombe, having read the reviews. The service was friendly and efficient, with good beer, and delicious pies. Lovely views from the restaurant, although the garden looked nice too. The dessert menu looked delicious but sadly no room, and we needed to get back on the road.

We visited the Poltimore Inn this evening. We enjoyed a great meal with fabulous views. The staff were friendly and helpful. I had the steak pie which was very tasty. I would certainly recommend. There is a large garden at the back so you have the option of outdoors in the nice weather Thank you

Had booked 2 nights as a base for Exmoor. Not disappointed. Spacious and modern room in a triangular pod/lodge in the grounds of the pub. Great views over the fields. Friendly staff. Good pub dinners in restaurant with views. Only one very small gripe - as our window was overlooked by the pub and garden area, maybe a blind or something similar to nets would help. The other pods overlooked other areas, think it was just our pod. Would definitely recommend the Poltimore.

What a fantastic gem of a pub! Friendly staff, amazing food - the mussels were the best I’ve ever had! Generous portions, fantastic value and if you’re in the restaurant you get an amazing view of the countryside! We will definitely be back

We had been holidaying in Ilfracombe and whilst driving home followed the signs for this lovely country pub.You can’t miss the pub in the centre of North Molton village.We had a lovely welcome and we’re given options as where to sit, including the bar area, outside or the restaurant.We sat in the restaurant which had stunning views of the garden and hillside beyond. Real picture postcard setting.It was a Sunday so felt obliged to opt for the carvery. Very glad that we did, as the food was perfect. Highly recommended and feel very lucky we found this place.

A fabulously unexpected gem in a stunning setting! The food was amazing, well cooked and delicious. My poltimore steak pie was full of meat in a delicious gravy - a proper shortcrust pie, not just a puff lid on a dish and my friend's roast carvery was ample and tasty. A great meal in an amazing setting on Exmoor with staff that were helpful and very friendly. 10 out of 10 Poltimore Inn!

Very warm attentive welcome and although we were well passed food time, the chef rustled up a sandwich for us, which was really delicious with real thickly sliced ham and salad.

Staying locally we thought we'd give the village pub a try. Very accommodating and the food was excellent. They also welcomed our two well behaved golden retrievers dogs. Had a wide choice on the menu too. So good we didn't think twice about returning the following day for Subday carvery. The views over the valley make and excellent accompaniment.

The Poltimore Inn is nice enough - definitely more traditional pub fare than anything especially contemporary. Nice views and a pleasant location. Does the job if you’re in the area.

Came for my partners birthday, staff were lovely and cannot fault them at all. Beautiful atmosphere. We had a slight issue with a steak but had an apology from the chef along with 2 complimentary drinks. Beautiful atmosphere and can’t wait to come back.

Exceptionally cleanWe booked a last minute stay with booking.com and paid £100 for the night initially, due to the pressures of work and life in generalCouldn’t have been more surprised.We did get lost with the sat nav so make sure you set it right.We were greeted at the inn by a very pleasant lady who showed us to the pod.We had the most amazing view. We stayed one night then decided to stay another night. Our children also decided to book so they joined us next door in another podParking is opposite in the square and it’s a short cross over of the road. It’s also free which is a bonus We had a large king size bed, fluffy towels and all of the usuals. Nice big walk in shower, toiletries, central heating. Tv, tea and coffee facilities and beautiful view. Breakfast is free and must be booked.We dined two nights at the inn and it was worth every penny. The steak was delicious and so was the chicken. Staff were very polite and the younger members are also very hard working.All covid restrictions are in place and you even get supplied anti bac hand sanitizers in each pod. Second night we were able to have our small pooch. She also loved it here. Lots of places to walk and deep in the north devon countryside.We were able to add all of our bill on a tab which was useful. Checkin was easy and quick.The pods are set up high with a beautiful view, either by your door or stepping outside.Would we return? Most definitely Beautifully clean, fresh clean white bed linen and towels 5*

We came in for lunch after a walk in Exmoor and it was just perfect! A beautifully traditional pub with exceptional food (I recommend the Poltimore pie!) and great beer - the Exmoor ale was great! The staff were extremely friendly and chatty, and the Covid-19 procedures were perfectly in place without ruining the feel or experience of the pub. We want to visit again and stay in some of their guest rooms, which look lovely!

We had a three night stay in one of the pub's pods. Snowdrop Lodge was very clean, well-equipped and had stunning views across the valley. Tea, coffee, hand sanitiser and toiletries were provided. Breakfast in the pub was included in the room rate and there was plenty of choice, both cooked and continental style. We also ate in the restaurant each evening. The menu is varied, includes vegetarian options, and the helpful staff were able to accommodate my food allergy. Overall, a great stay in a COVID-secure pub and we will definitely stay there again.

Amazing place from the moment we walked in the staff couldn’t do enough for us. The room was lovely and food is excellent can’t wait to return

We have just returned home from a 3 night stay here. It is well situated to explore the moors and surrounding areas which is why we chose it, so glad we did, the food here is delicious!. Breakfasts are excellent!.. a choice of eggs (cooked however you want), bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans in any combo...toast, jam, marmalade... Cereals,yoghurt and fresh fruit,tea, coffee and orange or apple juice. The evening meal was something we both looked forward to after a long day out. All homecooked and delicious! The Poltimore burger was super ( i dont usually eat burgers), the Poltimore pie ( steak and ale rammed full of meat)...the ' dirty chips' with heaps of pulled pork,covered in bbq sauce and melted cheese...and the hunters chicken was to die for!.....The crumble on the apple crumble had almonds, pistachios and other lovely extras..just yummy!.....BUT the crowning glory if the Poltimore Inn was the LOVELY staff there...Shouts out to Sarah who booked us in..Nicolette on the bar in the evenings,..the lovely Hollie who waited on us along with Lucy, Joley and Nicky. ( sorry if I spelt any wrong) You are all a credit to your employer. Thank you for such a lovely break amongst all this madness. ♥️(Btw,..we stayed in a'pod'... Super shower, lovely comfy bed.)

After being recommended we were looking forward to it. We asked for a 7.30 table but was asked to arrive at 7.15. We got there 15 minutes early.45 minutes later we were asked what we wanted to eat.In that time we had to ask for another drink.Got our food 25 minutes later. Not food of our choice but Ok as Fish and Chips goes. Had to sort our condiments from adjoining table. No one came and asked if food was Ok etc.Service was appalling. Excuse was that they were busy but honestly if that is busy well God help them if they ever get full.Manager Debbie not available. First time never left a tip.

We were so impressed with Lucy who served us. Our daughter has food allergies and she looked after her really well, we had total confidence in her. Nothing was too much trouble, also the chef was amazing making her food last minute. Our meals were delicious too (and huge)!We were just here for a flying visit but have decided we definitely want to come and stay sometime.Lovely place, friendly staff in the restaurant and bar and very welcoming.

Excellent service, tasty food. Lovely location and light airy conservatory. Would definitely recommend

If anyone is looking to book here I would say don’t hesitate. We stayed between the 16-21 Aug in one of the pods which are at the rear of the pub. This was very clean and comfortable. Some had a nice view of the valley too. Dog friendly too. I think nearly all of the guests had dogs! The staff are working very hard to keep up with the Covid requirements. We were convinced they didn’t actually go home as they were always there. They were always cleaning down tables and chairs between customers. The staff are also very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. Food is brilliant, lovely fresh cooked breakfast to order and a choice of cereals, croissants, fruit juices and strong hot coffee. Evening meals were lovely too. Only order the large dirty fries if you are really really hungry! I would like to thank all the staff there for a lovely stay and wish you all the best during these difficult times.

we were very disappointed on arrival as our party had to sit on separate tables as they said the table for 10bwas booked fir someone else. The staff were very friendly, however the meal was very very disappointing. I don't usually complain as I know the catering world can go wrong, however the Cjicken Madras was like a poor version of chicken stroganoff. And the Custard cream cheese cake was a tasteless rummy mess of some description on a plate. The member of staff asked if we enjoyed our meal once we paid. To my surprise, all she said when I commented about my experience was. Oh well I've got to ask Not a good answer. Ah well I'm glad we never paid full price thank you government . I won't be visiting this pub again.

Just back from a week in nearby Bentwichen where we were recommended to visit this great pub. Visited on a Tuesday lunchtime and again on a Friday evening where we were welcomed by the friendly staff......food and drinks were fab but a special mention for the barlady who works during the day who's name we never actually discovered..she was so friendly and chatty and a real credit to the pub! Thanks so much from Garry,Karen,Jamie and Max the dog

Loved it at the Poltimore. The lodges were perfect with a lovely comfortable king size bed. Shower was larger powerful and hot. They were laid out so nobody needs to walk past each lodge to get anywhere making it feel very private. Breakfast was very good as was the bar. The restaurant was very busy so needs booking in advance and the food was good. We didn’t book a table one night as we had eaten out in the afternoon, but after a few pints we fancied something and they did us a nice pizza to takeaway back to the room. Stayed 3 days and really enjoyed it. Managed to visit loads of places all along the north Devon coast with the added bonus of driving across Exmoor when going back and forth. Highly recommended as a base on Exmoor.

Nice evening of normality at The Poltimore Inn. Food, ale and hospitality as excellent as ever. Ham, egg and chips and Poltimore Pie recommended; finished off with a shared Sticky toffee pudding. Only get to visit a couple of times a year when holidaying locally but always a treat

Was nice to eat out and tables are good distance from one another. Our table wasn't very clean though and I used my own anti-bac wipe. Food was average I'm afraid and pricey.

From arrival through to departure we were made so welcome. We stayed in one of the lodges and it was perfect. Lots of room, lovely tea tray and a fabulous shower room. Really comfortable 2 night stay. Had meal on Saturday night and the curry was so flavorful. Hubby had ‘dirty chips’ and he said they were the best he’s ever had. Will definitely return and would recommend to anyone.

Popped in on spec on a Saturday lunch time and, despite them being very busy with an unexpected wedding party, the welcome was warm and friendly and they found space for us. Generous portions, friendly staff and a beautiful village setting with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Highly recommended.

Stayed in a nearby cottage for a long weekend and tried out this local for a Sunday pub lunch. It did not disappoint. Lovely village pub with the atmosphere and decor of a quaint traditional village inn mixed with the modern more common high level pub dining experience. Had a lovely carvery. A selection of meats and vegetarian options available. A standard lunch menu is also served alongside the Sunday roasts. The pub was really busy when we went, and despite being a member of staff down, the service was still top notch, friendly and welcoming. If you find yourself nearby, would reccomend a stop off.