The Cridford Inn in Teignbridge

Late booking and I have to say I cannot believe what a great experience it was.! Off the beaten track but a fabulous building full of character and the landlady Ness was just delightfull.! Food was outstanding in the evening and unbelievable value for money. Quiet location, a really comfy bed, a great nights sleep and the breakfast was as good as we have had on our road trip travels.! Don’t miss out, if it comes up on your search, book it sharpish and book a table for dinner so you don’t miss out.! 10 out of 10.. We will be back if in the area again.!

Stunning building, exceptional food. Staff friendly and attentive. Value for money and a breakfast to die for! Ness was great and so nice- made our stay.

Booked last minute and pleasantly surprised. Great building, tradition and very clean. Had dinner and drinks which were wonderful and great value. The room was lovely- everything you needed. The place was very busy and Ness did a fantastic job making sure everyone was looked after. The best thing was the delicious breakfast before we set off!

Had my birthday meal here, the monkfish was amazing along with the Porchester which tasted of winter. Deffo recommend to everyone. Plenty of choice for vegan and vegetarians too. Staff very attentive

Stunning pub, amazing staff and beautiful food and Dog friendly. What more could you ask for? We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening x

Stunning pub, amazing staff and beautiful food and Dog friendly. What more could you ask for? We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening x

A bit tired and run down. The chef doesn't get up for breakfast at a sensible time. Dinner was average and I ate among other guests dogs, I'm allergic to pet dander, and screaming kids, which I'm developing an allergy to. They pour Guinness properly which is always a huge plus for me. Won't go back however.

Oldest Pb in Devon and maybe England apparently. Beautiful looking boozer not too far from main A road. Worth a return vist.

Fantastic little hotel, perfectly in the middle of nowhere- just what we wanted. Such a lovely building with lots of history

I recently had the misfortune to visit this establishment, I'm 83 years old and have had such a poor experience as I had here. There was some miscommunication between my table and the waitress, instead of the owner addressing the situation discretely, she presumed we were at fault and approached the table in a hostile manner, when the issue was discussed it was a passing joke which the waitress took out of proportion.......... it was about olives! Furthermore the food below standard and we will not be visiting again.

We visited this lovely old pub for dinner as a couple, after reading about the history and that it is one of the oldest pubs in England. The road leading up to it is single track, and the pub itself is beautifully remote, which we like for the peace and tranquility. From the moment we arrived the waitress was really attentive and hospitable. She really is an asset to the pub, highly professional and knowledgeable about the history of the building. The food was absolutely delicious. Starters were amazing - I had the mushroom bruschetta and hubby had the Chinese style pork. We both enjoyed a homemade steak and ale pie and chips for our mains. The pastry was out of this world! The wine and beer selection was excellent too. When the bill came we were very pleasantly surprised - we paid half the price that we had paid a few nights before, at another local restaurant with a posh, foodie reputation. We actually preferred our evening and the food at The Cridford Inn. Highly recommend. We are hoping to visit again on our next visit to Devon. 😊

Stayed for a few nights this month, lovely welcoming staff, clean room, great food, lovely atmosphere, lovely rustic pub

Stayed the weekend of the Cridfestival such an amazing experience The staff are so welcoming, and the room so clean The live music was a bonus as was their homemade burger a star on any menu

A lovely comfortable place to stay with outstanding food and wonderful service from the whole team. We were all made extremely welcome. We would fully recommend

Would not necessarily recommend staying here. Rooms are beautifully traditional, but obvs not soundproof and the pub/restaurant customers can be noisy. Breakfast is regimented in content and timing, with constant background music even if you are not a fan of Radio 2, loud, early. Dinner is okay. More loud music. Not cheap. Parking is limited when busy and staff not always helpful with space. Mine host is cheery and efficient. Mine hostess…hmmm.

Very good stay here, the restaurant was very good and the place was pleasant. The hostel is right in the natural center so very good for walks. The breakfasts were very good, personalized and the waiters were nice.

Beer was poor, food poorly presented, unsure what has gone wrong, but wish Ness & Paul well for the future ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

A hidden little gem in the middle of nowhere. Stayed over for two nights as we were going to the Let's Rock 80's festival in Exeter. The hosts were excellent and the food was delicious. I had the fresh Meatball linguine as a main and the creamy mushroom on bruschetta as a starter. It was amazing. Breakfast was pre ordered on arrival for the two days. Would definitely be going back if we are in the area again.

Lovely old historic inn in a very secluded position, took some finding, but well worth it. Friendly locals and really nice food, we had a really nice night

Great place to go, reeeaally out of the way, and quiet. The food could do with some improvement. Service and atmosphere were very good.

We stayed for one night and dinner and were so disappointed in the whole situation experience, because of the reviews we were expecting it to be amazing. First of all the room was very small with no room to open out a tiny suitcase, I didn’t want to empty it for one night. The headboard on the bed creaked all night, every time one of us turned over it creaked keeping us awake, the pillows hard and the bed would definitely not accommodate larger people we are only small and struggled. The flush didn’t work properly. However the room and bathroom were exceptionally clean. Although the walls are really thick and the floors squeak which is fine with us we love olde worlde, the doors to the rooms are so thin you can hear everything and everyone going past your room and obviously visa versa!! Not much privacy. Our meal, which was refunded was awful, the steak on one was 1/3 fat and the other because they were cooked together half the thickness was overcooked and dry as old boots. We waited till breakfast as we had booked two nights to decide whether to stay on thinking it may be a saving grace, it wasn’t. The breakfast according to the chef was already cooked waiting for just the eggs to cook despite being given an allotted time to eat, so the bacon was burnt and dried out the sausage although local was not a breakfast sausage, it had quite a strong flavour and the coffee was so strong you could stand a spoon up in it!! The eggs were perfect and really tasty. Outside it’s neglected with the bench seating in dire need of replacing, they have splintered and are very wobbly. There is an arch that has screws sticking out if it all the way around it, not child friendly shown in photo. The host was tired looking and although polite not very approachable, she seemed to be trying to do too many jobs and hence not giving her best to any. We had a lecture on arrival on how we could be putting her life at risk if we didn’t follow the procedures they have with handing in keys if going out or keeping them if our after 10p.m, it felt it was more about her safety not ours. All in all it was very structured staying here, waiting to be seated at dinner having specific breakfast times allotted, so didn’t feel a relaxing break. We received as I said a refund for the meal but no effort was made to try to offer us a refund for the night we didn’t stay or to try to give us an incentive to stay. The reviews were the reason we booked but it wasn’t what they said it was. We have never written a review before but felt that this needed to be reviewed for other people’s benefit.

The owners of this historically old farmhouse turned Inn are the loveliest people. We had such a fantastic 2 night stay , the drive in for an American was a bit hairy single lane country road, but the end destination was worth the payout. The restaurant was excellent and the cook to order English breakfast was tasty. If your visiting Devon I would not hesitate to book this for a truly authentic experience of old England

Popped in today for lunch and had a lovely meal and excellent service from a lovely waitress . The service and welcome we had was the reason we will be back . Lovely setting and atmosphere even tho it was very quiet . Old fashioned customer service is alive and well here ..

Good place to stay. But it literally is in the middle of nowhere with very narrow lanes to get there. Breakfast was good. I wasn’t overly impressed with the evening meal but it was ok.

Getting there was a treat for itself… mainly on single track roads… good fun for the entire family… then we arrived in time for dinner and expected ‚traditional‘ pub food… WRONG!! we had squid and pork belly starters, both prepared to perfection. Same as our main courses, Beef Wellington and Steak Pie… what an experience! Forget Ketchup and Mayo, take the jus!!! We then staid overnight to wake up for a full English with black pudding. Make sure you visit this gem on your way to Cornwall, you won’t regret it!

Only one word can say all excellent 👌

Lovely inn,great food&accomodation.wonderful staff. Superb history.

Never disappointed after a visit here. Food is always excellent, and the service is first class.

A stunning location and a lovely old inn with some excellent food and drinks. Service was friendly and helpful too. Highly recommended 👍

We had a nice lunch here after a walk, it was overall very nice and it’s a fantastic historic building. Staff were as accommodating as humanly possible. Only thing I would say though is the pie comes on a wooden plank which makes for risky gravy pouring

Absolutely superb service. We came for lunch after one of the walks on their website. One of us had to do a work call and they couldn't have been more helpful finding a quiet area for him. The food was excellent and the service astoundingly good.

Me and the other half popped in today (20/4/24) for some lunch after visiting canonteign falls and I must say we were pleasantly surprised as it is a bit tucked away but well worth the detour, the young lady was very welcoming and friendly the food was excellent also. Thanks again. We will be back.

Delicious Sunday roast, served by wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. Vegetarian option was outstanding!

Didn't stay here, but the Sunday Roast and food in general is excellent. Really lovely staff/service.

I accidentally gave a four star review, which should have been five! Peaceful setting, beautiful interior, our server couldn't have been more courteous and helpful despite us having two scruffy toddlers, the most perfect fish goujon sandwich I have ever eaten. Just a real treat and a gem of a pub.

Havent stayed but a super friendly pub and a lovely spot for food/drink. Definitely visit

Great food, great atmosphere, very nice owners . Beer is excellent well kept and food was great, with good attentive service

Had a fantastic break at the Cridford Inn. Gorgeous old pub in a former Long House. Beautiful walks on the doorstep and pub have local printed walks available. Great local beers and ciders are available, and we enjoyed our evening meals and breakfasts here. Friendly helpful staff. We will definitely return here again in the future.

What an amazing place, if you love an old style pub, this is for you. We celebrated my mum's 90th birthday there. The place did amazingly for a large party. Staff are lovely, the food was really good. It's worth a visit for any occasion.

Absolutely outstanding burgers!! OMG and the blackcurrant tiramisu! Delicious!!! Charming environment and pleasant service and massive plus as this place is Dog friendly, we were just passing by looking for a place to have a dinner. This place is truly amazing.

Came in for a quick drink as we're stopping in the village. The pub is beautiful and dates back to the 800s which is incredible. Just want to mention the lovely dark haired young lady who served us when we came in on Saturday 16th March around 2pm. She was excellent and made us feel very welcome. From someone who used to work in the hospitality industry it was 1st class customer service skills 😊 We're here for the week so undoubtedly we'll be back in before the end of the week!

We managed to get a table at very short notice for Sunday lunch. It was absolutely delicious - one of the best roasts we've had. We are both vegetarians so it isn't always easy! Would definitely recommend - the reviews with low ratings don't make any sense whatsoever as we could find no fault. Our waitresses were so friendly and helpful. Excellent value for money.

A really beautiful place ,fantastic food.

How often can you dine, drink or stay in a longhouse that was included in the Domesday Book; the history dates back to 825AD? We went here for a Valentine special dinner. A lovely evening with food to die for. Best steak I've had in many years. Freindly and attentive service. The bar area is cosy and informal and the whole establishment is dripping in charm.

A charming inn situated in a quiet area with the most amazing food and drink. We stayed for two nights and were made very welcome by both the owners and their staff. Breakfast was freshly made and we ate in the restaurant both nights. Food was 10/10 and highly recommended. *Do take note of their directions as they will reduce the tiny roads you have to travel.

Me and my wife stayed here for two nights we really enjoyed it staff where very friendly and made us feel welcome. We had breakfast and dinner both days which was very good. Went for a walk on Saturday am we found that in the guest folder in our room. The room was really nice creeky floor which added to the character of the pub. Great place to stay For a relaxing weekend. Thankyou Cridford inn.

A gorgeous little inn with all the warmth and cosiness you could hope for on a damp and chilly February afternoon. Our welcome, service and food were all spot on and I would highly recommend this place for food and drink after walking or activities at the nearby forest. I visited with my sisters, but would happily bring my children, friends and anyone else we can drag along!

Lovely Sunday lunch. Delightful old pub with great warm friendly service

We had a lovely family get together. Warm welcome, good food, excellent beer and fairly priced. Well worth a visit at any time of the year. A lovely old pub. Dog was welcomed too.

Booked last minute for myself and my parents, arrived and were seated quickly. Despite being short staffed service was friendly and fast. The food was good, a few things running low on the menu but this was communicated well, would rather fresh food that runs out than frozen food! A beautiful old pub and positive dining experience. Will definitely return.

Had Christmas dinner here and it was fantastic. Our waitress Lauren made our afternoon with exceptional service. She really made our visit. Lovely pub, welcoming staff, delicious food and great drink selection. Would recommend to anyone.

On a walk from Chudleigh to Trusham I walked past the Cridford and thought I hadn't eaten there for a while. That weekend me and my wife booked in for Sunday lunch - plenty of parking available, it's a lovely building with lots of history. I liked that they had old beer mats to use as hand towels in the bathrooms. Make sure not to miss the mosaic from hundreds of years ago in part of the building. The Sunday roast was excellent, we both really enjoyed our meals. We thought it was good value for the quality and quantity, the desserts that followed were also excellent. Would no doubt visit again, highly recommend.

Off the beaten track. Warm, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Fascinating history. Well worth a visit. Will be back.

Delightful to visit again! One of the few pubs in Devon that understands serving rare beef, not over cooked veggie, yummy sweets, and friendly service in gorgeous location! Chrissy and Mic x

The property is amazingly old with a history dating back to the Doomesday book. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the service is excellent. We had a light snack Sunday lunchtime and a meal in the evening. Both really delicious and well presented. Although the decor is just a little dated it suits the overall feel of the property. It is situated in a really quiet valley and there are about four beautiful walks you can follow with really clear instructions. Looking forward to going back one day soon!

Hadn’t been to the Cridford Inn for at least a couple of years and the change in chef was noticeable. The food, although slightly more expensive was excellent. The good quality roast beef and vegetables were very good indeed and my dessert of panna cotta with honey, figs and pistachio nuts was absolutely delicious. Our server was a delightful young lady who had just the right balance of being polite but friendly. Will be back.

Visited on a raining horrible Sunday. Food was good and our server was lovely. Food did take a little time to arrive as we were pushed to order food and drinks quite quickly evening though they weren’t too busy. But this isn’t something I would fuss over to much. Food was lovely, staff lovely, and a pretty little place and village. Ps, we came from Haldon forest and the sat nav took us the back lanes! I am used to the back lanes but with the bad weather it was a mission, there was also a road closure which meant a big diversion. I would recommend coming from the way via bovey Tracey and the A38! Thank you for a nice afternoon!

Beautiful remote country setting in small village. Quaint Inn and friendly staff. vey good food for breakfast and dinner. All room upstairs. Our room was at end upstairs. Lovely old world room but modern ensuite and very comfortable. Good size room too. Village is very small and only consists of other quaint houses not shops etc. But we loved the remoteness of its location.

Were made to feel very welcome by courteous and attentive staff. The food was excellent. The room was comfortable and full of character. If you're looking for a quiet, conveniently located, and great value place to base yourself to explore South Devon, I would recommend this place.

Just like to say a big thankyou too all the staff at the cridford this weekend Me and my partner stayed for two nights In a lovley room ..the bedding was lovley and fresh...the food is absolutely amazing...well worth a visit.. especially If your wanted to impress someone special....I promise you ....won't be disappointed the food is so well presented...looks to good to eat almost! We have been several times now...and have never been disappointed Just had a lovely weekend at the cridford for the cridfest which was a brilliant atmosphere all day and night Looking forward to coming back very soon . Lauren is the best and most polite waitress we have ever met And compemets to the chef ! Thankyou again for a lovely weekend Paul and Jess ...and all the staff Steven and adèle ..from Sidmouth Devon

We spent a couple of nights in the cottage at the cridford inn to enjoy a music festival they organise once a year, it was supurb, good music, great street food and excellent friendly atmosphere. We also had a Sunday roast with them which was...

Had a lovely couple of days staying at The Cridford Inn Had a lovely time at Cridfest Lovely room and lovely food Staff all very friendly and welcoming- very chilled weekend away Thank you everyone for a lovely weekend

A lovely location and great atmosphere, service was friendly if a little slow , the food was very tasty but overpriced! I had the steak , ordered medium rare as ordered and was about that , but was brought out a good 10 minutes before...

Sunday Lunch was amazing! Limited menu but stunning food. The beef was perfect, and the crackling with the Pork..... OMG! Great service and a lovely pub!

Excellent food , had a lovely meal there, the food was exceptionally tasty , staff very friendly couldn’t do enough for you. Loved the ambience of the pub would definitely eat there again but this time stay over

Great service, lovely friendly atmosphere Lunch menu was nice as we had fish but limited meat available. However was nice and would return for their dinner menu

The Cridford Inn came to our rescue yesterday. Having booked at the Artichoke inn when we arrived to discover that they were closed. However, we had a lovely lunch. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The chef went the extra mile to meet my...

Fantastic place. Lovely food. Amazing staff. Dog friendly. Really relaxing and quiet. Staff couldn't have been more helpful .

We enjoyed an overnight stay at this charming old inn and stayed in a spacious, comfortable room overlooking the front . We were surprised at how good the evening meal was in the restaurant. The asparagus starter was delicious as was the home made bread....

We had walked on of their 5 mile recommended walks in the morning and came here for a late Saturday lunch in perfect May weather. The food was excellent. From their vegetarian burgers to home made bread and home made tortilla chips, everything was delicious,...

Wonderful food and drinks but the hospitality of the staff is above and beyond, they are so friendly, professional and accommodating. I didn’t take the young waitresses name but she’s a credit to the place

So after coming across this lovely well presented thatched cottage inn, we couldn’t resist popping in for a pit stop to break up our journey down to Torbay for the kings coronation weekend. We was welcomed by the landlady Ness who made us feel very...

Wonderful Asian Banquet evening. Can’t recommend this place too highly. Booked in for the Asian Banquet for a special occasion. Just a wonderful tasting menu. Rated the crispy gurnard with charred pak Choi best closely followed by pulled lamb bao buns. Portion size was ideal...

Amazing food and a real variety to choose from. Loved the ‘proper pub’ atmosphere and the friendly staff :-)

Slightly short menu but great friendly service and lush food..fish was fresh and gorgeous sauce. Great choice of drinks

Had tapas style dinner here and another day Sunday roast, the quality of the food blew us away. It’s such a massive gem of a find, would rate it higher if we could. Service was also outstanding, really friendly and on it. We will be...

How exciting to have a lovely pub serving exciting and original food on our doorstep! On top of pub standards, the Cridford is now offering a new menu with some special twists on particular days. So great now for foodies , but not forgetting families...

Lovely food, fantastic staff, wonderful building - the only downfall was the price - as it was rather pricey for small portions of food, although the food you did get was very tasty,

We have visited before and yet again we were not disappointed. The pie cooked to order, was delicious. Staff always so helpful and the pub has a great cosy feel. We will definitely be back when in the area.

Last minute decision to eat out. Excellent web site and on line booking made it easy. Food, service warm comfortable setting led to a great eve out. Top marks!

Fantastic Indian street food night. Brilliant evening yesterday. Indian street food with things like Manchurian described as vegetable meatballs and a great aubergine curry. Such a great experience. What a way to make such a lovely old pub a viable concern.

We were suggested the Cridford by our tour Operator Devon Holidays Finlake. The pup us wonderful, very old and charming. The staff were really nice too. We loved the food, although the portions were very much on small size. Everything was great until we got...

Me, my partner and our sprocker visited the Cridford yesterday for a roast. It was absolutely delicious. Couldn’t fault anything! We have been to the Cridford a few times now as it’s a great walk from where we live and delicious food. Therefore, I thought...

Visited today for lunch. Lovely, freshly cooked food. Attentive and friendly staff. Gorgeous pub too. Definitely recommend visiting.

It ws hot and sunny so we sat outside and enjoyed four starters that were delicious, all with a bit of an Asian twist, a lovely light lunch with friends

We arrived as a group without a pre booking, however the owner/staff went out of their way to accommodate us. They had a large group due but fitted us in beforehand to give us the quality of service she wanted to. The fire was lit...

What a shame! The adult roast dinners were good but quite a lot else left a lot to be desired. The dining room was very cold and many of us had to keep our coats and scarves on. The childrens food was frankly mean. The...

Lovely setting good clean rooms .Nice people .breakfast small with items ordered missing evening meal of fish and chips very disappointing frozen chips .absurdlysmall starter quite surprised to see a five pound charge for bread all in all a lovely place let down by their...

Amazing Sunday Roast well recommended, lovely afternoon, very relaxed, staff very inventive,Beautiful setting .

For our 25th wedding anniversary we decided to stay local and visit the Cridford, having eaten there several times and occasionally enjoyed a pint after a walk. On our last visit the food wasn't brilliant but we thought this must have been a one off....

Our family group of 9 were warmly welcomed and we all enjoyed an excellent dinner. We absolutely loved the menu so full of great choices that it was hard to choose. So different from the boring menus at so many places. A great dog friendly...

As we were staying, we enjoyed the breakfast and evening meals. Food was excellent and as we arrived on a Sunday, the place was extremely busy with Sunday lunches. East recommend.

Owners Ness and Paul, proactive and leading from the front. A beautiful ancient village pub. Low beams in the cosy bar, restaurant areas and beautiful stain glass windows. Sign up as a VIP member for updates regarding the regular special events. Cridfest today, live music...

Very welcoming and helpful staff, food was delicious with a nice menu to choose from, even the healthy options were delicious :) the pub is large with beautiful dining rooms, overall a great experience!

My wife & I have been celebrating our 5th Wedding Anniversary today (12.08.22). We booked the Cridford a few days previous as we saw the menu had a decent selection of Gluten Free dishes for my wife. Well, i personally have been living in Devon...

We loved the olde worlde feel of the pub, and the atmosphere. The food was lovely - albeit pricy for what you get.

The Cridford Inn is just amazing situated along a tiny Devon lane. We went for a Sunday lunch there while holidaying i Torquay. We had the king prawns to start with and they were the best i had ever tasted and very well presented. We...

The pub itself looks great and is rich with history. The bar is cute and well stocked. Its really tiny and you have to be slim to work behind there! The food menu was good, however its not pub food. Its nicely cooked and tasty...

Went to the Cridford on recommendation of Jason from Devon Holidays. What a wonderful place, old and charming. The food was hot and fresh. We will be back when we next come

Had just the most lovely stay at Cridford inn. Anyone interested in history read up about it. Staff are kind and welcoming, we stayed in the Nest cottage with our dog. It’s one of our best holidays, living the country life with easy connections to...