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Had a one night stay here wow we wish we’d stayed a couple of days. Fabulous location and great food. Staff where very friendly especially James who was very welcoming, Historical site a must stop five star 🌟

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Tom B . 2024-08-04

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First class food first class service. What more do you want. It's lovely to experience cuisine like this. It's rare to find fine dining that's is proud to use local produce (meat, fish and veg) the menu is quite small but that just means the chefs can focus on producing beautiful dishes. I thought the prices were affordable mains were around 20-23 pounds. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection, served on a hot plate, everything was so tasty we cleared our plates. You could taste the quality of the ingredients. I can't rate this establishment high enough. I've eaten in many eateries across UK and EU and it's up there. I try to give an honest review and this is my experience. The wine was really good quality to and I thought reasonably priced 7.60 chardonnay 175ml. The restaurant was packed at 7pm as dining stops at 8.30pm on the Saturday we were there. The portions for us any way are the right size as it allows you to have a starter, a main meal plus a pudding without feeling so full you never want to eat again. My husband and I loved our meals this evening. We chose Venison and fillet of Sea bass all from local suppliers. The food melted in the mouth. We enjoyed ourselves so much we are coming back in Dec. We live about an hour away but it's well worth the trip up or even a stop over. We didn't stay in the hotel guest rooms but thought I'd mention this in case you were looking for accommodation. Highly recommend. P.S sorry the only pic I have is empty plates.

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Little Gnome . 2024-07-20

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Best place for miles around, best food for miles, best staff by miles. if you haven't been you've missed out. Chips are fantastic. Don't know what the stupid warm chip guy is on about (every village has an idiot though) been eating and drinking there for10+ years and still going. Thank you and well done Phil and Sheila xx

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GEORGE F . 2024-07-18

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Wow what a gem of a pub nestled in a quiet village location, plenty of parking around the green. The menu is incredible and the quality of the food is outstanding. The staff are attentive and polite and the owners are friendly and welcoming. The garden at the rear is a delight and perfect for sunny day drinks and dining, the front of the Devonshire arms has a beautiful seating area overlooking the village green and church. We shall definitely return this is our new favourite pub in Somerset.

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Robert M . 2024-07-17

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Visited with my wife and daughter. Had the usual warm welcome and was very quickly seated with menus. I explained we had limited time and they responded with quick efficient service. The food was excellent, as usual. The relatively new chef has really made his mark with tasty and wonderfully presented food at a decent price. Jiverjones must have ears En elsewhere!,

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Tim.brand505@mac.com . 2024-07-16

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The quality of the food was good, however a little on the slim side when it came to vegetables with just a single slice of carrot, two miniscule clusters of broccoli and half a roast parsnip as part of a roast for example. The desserts were on the small side too with just a slither of chocolate tart. After a 3 course meal to come away still feeling hungry wasn’t great. There was a general lack of interaction from waitresses when it came to asking if we would like more drinks or checking food was okay, we were also not given the choice of a wine list to select bottles of wine from to enjoy with our meal. We had to get a soup spoon from a nearby tray for one of the mains as the waitresses disappeared once food was served. It felt like we were on a conveyor belt, not a relaxing Sunday afternoon out with friends to enjoy good food and wine whilst catching up. It was unfortunate that we didn’t manage to have more drinks/coffees etc and extend our visit once we had eaten desserts as we were hurried along by a waitress who explained we would need to vacate the table in ten minutes as they had another sitting arriving. Not expected and deeply disappointing. Our table was booked for 12 and we didn’t get seated until 12.30pm which cut our table time down further, very much we want you to eat, pay up and leave. As a table of 12 that spent £400 + and would have spent more still, we didn’t expect to have our visit cut short. We were not told that there was a second sitting on the table at time of booking nor when the preorder was placed. If there had been we would have gone elsewhere where the table would have been ours for the duration of our visit dictated by what time we chose to leave. Just a little note - I understand paying a deposit when booking a larger party but to have to preorder your whole meal including dessert on a Sunday lunch menu where there is a limited choice anyway seems questionable. A disappointingly average Sunday lunch out.

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tanyamS4113VA . 2023-01-29

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We had a wonderful evening meal, guinea fowl was superb. The chocolate fondant dessert was the best that I have ever had, well done to the chef.

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Groupy . 2022-11-06

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Visited with friends for Sundy lunch. It had that Emperors new clothes vibe, everyone convincing each other how good the food is when it really isn't. The beef was fatty and chewwy, my friend left hers. The menu is limited which is fine if what you do get is exceptional. Nothing to tempt us into having a dessert. On the plus side, the venue is atmospheric, the staff are nice and I can even forgive the fact it needs a good cobweb clean.

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slinky0111 . 2022-10-30

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We tend to visit every 8 weeks or so as we really enjoy everything about The Devonshire. The building is lovely, inside and out, the furnishings are great and it always looked so well cared for. This week the food was just unbelievably good and served by amazing staff. They altered my dish a little to suit me more which I wasn’t expecting and was just such a fab thing to do. We’ll done guys, as usual impeccable service!

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roseandcrowneastlamb . 2022-10-22

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It's refreshing to find a rural restaurant that is authentic and friendly from the booking to the bill. The food is excellent, especially the guinea fowl. The atmosphere is smart, sophisticated but without the pretention of 'gastro pubs' that charge inflated prices to townies.

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Russell H . 2022-10-17

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Food was very poor for the price a lot of rocket salad, the TV picture and channel availability was poor, I had to reroute the aerial and retune the TV to get the queen's Platinum celebrations. The shower needed servicing chead was clogged up and the whole room was in need of modernisation and a make over. The TV and the shower should be in first class working order and not just put in a room and adding to the description. All in all an over expensive 3 night break, and I went covid positive the day we left.

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rex647w . 2022-08-21

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Went for dinner when staying at a local B and B as the host recommended it. Excellent service, great food and good wine so a lovely experience.

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Theforsters . 2022-08-20

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Went for a date night and we were very pleased, food was lovely, staff were friendly and attentive. Burger was perfect

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Chasablanca . 2022-07-02

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Only had breakfast at this hotel all was lovely apart from the Hard overcooked bacon, it wasn't crispy which would have been ok, it was Hard. I will be writing another Review regarding Un-usable Room & Very Rude Land Lord with Land Lady with bad...

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josie m . 2022-06-25

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With its new head chef and his new menus this is another step forward for this established favourite. Visited today for lunch. Blown away by the pork belly on puis lentils and pan roasted hake with ratatouille’. Brilliant starters. Amazing puds. Service as always impeccable...

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Jeremy L . 2022-06-24

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We had a 2 night stay this weekend on a visit for some friends golden wedding. Arrived Friday evening, very easy check in, lovely ground floor room out the back of the main building. The main bar and restaurant is a wonderful mix of old...

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Andy O . 2022-06-13

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My husband got my whole family together for the first time in a long time for my birthday. We had a lovely lunch at the Devonshire Arms. Lovely atmosphere in a very smart old building. Great menu/food and great service. At a fair price. Very...

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SueW688 . 2022-06-12

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Hallelujah a full plate of food, Good service, reasonably priced and a nice atmosphere. Best in the area.

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Ruth E . 2022-06-08

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Booked the B&B and dinner option and it exceeded our expectations in terms of welcome, service, comfort and quality. Our evening meal was superb..chicken breast with garlic mash etc and sea bass with salad and a portion of the best chips ever. Would definitely return.

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Ken W . 2022-05-11

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We only stayed here for one night on our way home from Devon, we hadn’t been here for many years and and then only for lunch. The buildings and gardens have had a complete make over but managing to keep the unique feel this place...

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christinea963 . 2022-05-10

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We found this after visiting Muchelney abbey and church (both worth a visit!) and only wanted a light meal……and the Devonshire arms met our needs fully! Excellent beer and wine, and light bites…..baked cheese with onion marmalade and an excellent terrine. Prompt service, and a...

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ihbScotland . 2022-05-10

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Enjoyed a wonderful Sunday Lunch at the Devonshire Arms . It was a family gathering for Easter and the overall experience was excellent . The food was delicious with plenty of choices including vegetarian and the Roasts and trimmings totally yummy. The service was also...

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JohnVabc . 2022-04-18

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Thank you to Devonshire Arms. We lunched there today to meet the parents of our son's fiance. Major family occasion and the team at the hotel were incredibly helpful. A perfect atmosphere with drinks in the bar beforehand and a table for six to follow....

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James G . 2022-04-09

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Very good. Just the right amount of food not too much. Beautifully presented and very tasty. Will come again.

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ChristineWinhall . 2022-04-08

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I stayed at "The Dev" from Friday to Sunday whilst visiting some friends who live locally. My room was very comfortable, modern and spotlessly clean. The food was excellent and the service professional and friendly. Just an idyllic location with picturesque pub gardens and terraces...

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colina544 . 2022-03-24

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A perfect location, village green with church, village hall and hostelry. We had a delicious lunch and very pleasant service in a charming hotel. The food was pretty good too!!

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june102015 . 2022-03-19

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We enjoyed a two night stay at the Devonshire Arms in early February. We stayed in one of the cheaper rooms outside of the main building- it provided a really good base for exploring the area. Everything was very clean, except the bathroom fan which...

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Amyreviewer . 2022-02-26

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So, after a bit of a long hike I popped in for a "post hike" beer which extended to a rapid return (a few hours later) for dinner. Really welcoming place for both visits and the food was excellent! Bonus!

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Jay3449 . 2022-02-13

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What an amazing evening meal with friends, the service was wonderful with such attentive staff. The food was exceptional, fantastic menu with choices i would not necessarily try but so pleased we did. I had duck confit and my husband had a very tasty ribeye...

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C6872NFalid . 2022-02-09

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The service, welcome and food could not have been better for our party of 11. The menu was outstanding even down to the kiddies choice.

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gourmet385 . 2022-01-24

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Arrived at the Devonshire for drinks at midday to a frosty reception from the staff.. Not made to feel welcome at all probably because I wasn’t wearing my salmon trousers. The atmosphere seamed very flat and the staff not attentive to us or the other...

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RocketReader . 2021-12-24

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We stayed overnight to meet up with friends, and were made to feel very welcome. Attentive and efficient staff; the rooms were warm, comfortable and very stylish. We all thought the food was excellent, with a good choice, ample portions, and well presented.

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PamGL . 2021-12-10

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Arrived on time but table in bar as requested was not reserved. Menus exactly as 1 year ago. Food very disappointing, seemed like yesterdays leftovers. This was for a birthday celebration, left feeling as if no real effort was being made. Have been here many...

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soojim . 2021-11-30

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Visited with my wife and her 90year old mother . We were placed near the bar by the fire and lots of people having a noisy time enjoying themselves , perfectly normal . We asked to be moved as we couldn’t hear ourselves speak or...

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Timothy R . 2021-11-28

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Great welcome hadn't booked but fitted us in.Food was brilliant my salad one of the best and hubby's roast was very tasty.The home made ice cream was delicious.Staff very friendly would highly recommend.

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893MandyW . 2021-11-14

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We were a large party of 11 people, and received excellent food and service. It was easy to book, good value for money as the quality of the food was superb. Thank you.

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LindaJed . 2021-11-07

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My first experience of The Devonshire Arms after reading good reviews I booked a table for 3 for a Saturday lunchtime. Food okay but pricey for what you get . Sat at a table near the front door which was draughty every time some one...

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jop310 . 2021-10-23

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We were welcomed into the bar and shown to our table, with plenty of space between us and our fellow diners. The menu was excellent and we all opted for 2 courses. The waitresses were young, but knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was done with just...

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Trelights1 . 2021-09-30

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Stayed overnight here meeting up with family on holiday. Room extremely clean and well fitted. Accessible for me as on ground floor. Bed so very comfortable. Could have been a little more space around the bed but overall was so suitable for anyone with mobility...

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635donnat . 2021-09-16

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We have visited The Devonshire a few times during the recent lockdown to eat outside with a limited menu and it was always very good: there is a longer menu now. We had 2 starters, pate and a very small cheese salad. Both plates ordinary...

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STONEYHEAD . 2021-07-30

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First visit to this lovely well appointed county pub with rooms for Sunday Lunch. Excellent Food and service. Good portion size and lovely flavour. Not normally a pudding sort of guy but have to say I couldn’t resist! We will certainly be going again

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malcolmn775 . 2021-07-25

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My partner and I visited the Devonshire Arms in June 2021 during our Staycation in Somerset. We stayed for dinner and ordered the Confit duck leg (£17.00) and the Char grilled rib eye steak (£24.50) which was washed down with some local cider. The menu...

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TruePreView . 2021-07-20

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Lovely evening sat, socially distanced from other customers, in covered section of multi-level garden .... lots of people inside, but weather was fab. Warm welcome; friendly service from waitresses having climb up garden terrace stairs regularly - which they did in very good humour. Prompt...

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14pms02 . 2021-06-10

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Wonderful lunch- contrary to some reviews we experienced a very warm welcome, great service and the food was fabulous- we had the hake and confit duck leg- both were perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked extremely tasty. Will be back soon!

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alipross . 2021-05-25

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We were getting together with old friends and wanted somewhere relaxing but with great food and accommodation. The venue is tastefully decorated, the food at. dinner was gorgeous and the rooms are really lovely. Breakfast the next morning was great too. Loved it.

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Soton1_12 . 2021-05-23

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Not my first time here. Food is always fab. Went for Sunday meal. Excellent roast pork and hake. All well-cooked, balanced combinations of flavours.

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heehawEngland . 2021-05-23

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Our first ever visit to the DA and I can’t wait to return. This was our first family meal out since lockdown and I was slightly dreading what I thought would be a busy and chaotic lunch but it was so relaxing and pretty much...

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HuntersWood . 2021-05-02

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We came here for a romantic meal and boy are we glad we did. Service was excellent, staff were polite and attentive and made us feel safe in current circumstances. We had the sharing meat board to start, with the beetroot & chutney and it...

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iKissGirls . 2020-11-03

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During the Autumn half term, weather hasn't encouraged us to go out for more than a dog walk! However, when I rang to make a booking the staff were very friendly and this continued on arrival. All the precautions you would expect these days, in...

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Trelights1 . 2020-10-30

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We live quite near The Devonshire Arms, but for some reason have not visited for some time. No reason, it was always very good. On Monday we were looking for somewhere to ceelbrate my wife's birthday - Monday is not a great day to find...

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PaullR . 2020-10-20

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We came here today for a get together with friends. Lovely Village pub, beautiful inside and out. I had the roast pork, which was lovely, however I felt the meat was very thinly slice and not enough of it for the price. My friend had...

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michellebG872ZT . 2020-10-18

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An excellent and good value lunch, served by friendly staff. Food a combination of pub classics and more modern - I had a blue cheese and red pepper salad, my wife the ham, egg and chips.

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RogerD500 . 2020-10-02

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You might think Long Sutton is in the middle of nowhere, but this hotel is well worth seeking out. The rooms are spacious and the food is excellent. All the staff were friendly and efficient. It has a lovely terraced garden to the rear which...

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Alan S . 2020-09-21

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Nice ambiance. Good (anti covid)social distancing, great beer, great attentive service, fab ambiant lighting. Ribeye steak was wonderful. Definitely worth visiting if youre in the area...or even making a detour for if you’re not!

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coxwaynedunster56 . 2020-09-03

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We wanted a special meal for our Anniversary and we chose the Devonshire Arms. It was a lovely setting and a great find. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. The food was stunning. Lovely 3 courses with delishious wine. Would definitely recommend for a...

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globe_trotter2484 . 2020-08-25

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Camping locally and my husband had the foresight to phone and book for an evening meal. Fantastic. Very welcoming, good menu , good service and good value for money. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Granny702016 . 2020-08-15

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We were recommended to attend and had high hopes when we walked in - lovely venue but the meal and service was disappointing. Philip the owner wasnt keen on receiving calm polite co structive feedback 2 steaks ordered at £22 each - one was piping...

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Mel D . 2020-07-11

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Probably properly described as a small country hotel or inn, with an excellent restaurant, but also a local pub, the Devonshire Arms is an excellent night out. We came in at the back from the smallish car park, through the busy bar (with some dining), then a comfortable seating area & into the dining area. The ceilings of the building are higher than many local pubs, which gives a lighter feel, the decor is contemporary & the table was pale natural wood. Classy but comfortable.We enjoyed olives, bread with oil & balsamic while we waiting for the mains to arrive: several confit of duck leg which came with braised red cabbage, mash, greens & jus. The duck skin was crisp all over & the meat was beautifully cooked. Others had steak, again beautifully cooked, accompanied by garlic butter, chips & dressed leaves. I had the guinea fowl breast, with leg & pistachio bon bon (!), dauphinois potatoes, greens (cabbage & french beans) & cep sauce. Delicious.The food was also beautifully presented, with expert and friendly service.Being new to this area it was our first visit, but won't be our last. Memorable evening.

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Cornish_traveller43 . 2020-02-29

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Lovely pub - nice ambience. We were in the bar section, which is very nice, with well spaced tables. The menu is varied, choice and price points. Food was very nice and service. Will definately come back....so nice to go somewhere that has nice food, reasonably priced for the quality, good service and in a nice setting!

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Frella24 . 2020-02-01

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Great meal and probably the best rib eye steak I can remember. Good service and great ambiance. Good range of beers and good wines

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duncanw807 . 2020-01-21

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We had a great meal and then a party in the bar for a birthday- it was brilliant. We then stayed overnight in a pre booked room- great breakfast- really comfy bed. Fab service throughout.

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AnnyaPatten . 2020-01-06

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Wonder environment, food and extremely friendly efficient service, thank you. Highly recommended and will hope to visit again.

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TonyWhit35 . 2019-12-14

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This is more than a village pub, it’s a restaurant that serves drinks, another fabulous find. Not always somewhere you can just walk in particularly at the weekend, reservations recommended to get a table, but the food is so worth it

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Beverley A . 2019-11-10

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We spent our 25th wedding anniversary here, small group of family (6 adults). The service was great and the food wonderful. We could only manage 2 courses, even though the dessert menu looked yummy.

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397antheac . 2019-10-17

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Good, busy pub/restaurant. Booked a table in advance in the bar area for large group with 2 dogs. Pre-ordered and service was excellent. Got drinks from the bar and our food was delivered soon after we sat down. Friendly, efficient staff with good quality, tasty food. We’ll hopefully return when back in the area.

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polarUk . 2019-10-09

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I'm so jealous that this is my father in laws local.On reception, there is such a warm and friendly welcome, with a lot fire. We sat down for dinner and the service was so efficient and we didn't have to wait too long for food considering it was a really busy Friday night. But... The flavour and quality was not at all compromised. It was beautiful. I had the blade of beef and it literally fell apart! I totally recommend come here, you won't regret it.

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ejlbristol . 2019-10-05

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Room 2 Above Restaurant corner of building, lovely sleep opened windows on 2 sides of room. Meal was excellent as was the wine, could have done with a malty beer such as Abbot but maybe a little strong for the locals, anyway service 1st class.

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David H . 2019-09-01

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First Sunday lunch we have bad here. We've eaten here before but not Sunday lunch. Absolutely brilliant beautiful pub friendly staff fantastic food. Highly recommend. The best Sunday lunch we've had for a long time.

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Ktstllr . 2019-08-04

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Fantastic meal , steak was amazing , great atmosphere, service good . Anniversary meal and glad we chose Devonshire again x

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Matildakitty2 . 2019-08-04

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Had a lovely family get together for Sunday lunch. Great choice of menu lamb, beef, chicken, with a variety of fresh veggies and gosh the Yorkshire puddings were the greatest we’d ever scene! Smaller portions available for the children. We even managed a desert, highly recommend the white chocolate and Baileys ... delicious. This was our second meal this week. Very enjoyable and the staff are delightful. Hope to return on my next visit to the UK !

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berne_eclou . 2019-08-04

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Fantastic looking hotel/pub. Great service & good food. Beautiful summers evening with drinks in the garden followed by dinner inside. First time visit and we will return.

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Catiles2 . 2019-08-01

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Enjoyed a great evening meal at the Devonshire Arms. The hotel is in a lovely rural location and has contemporary decoration. We enjoyed squid for starters, sea bass, tagine and pork loin for mains and Eton mess and pear tart with macaroon for deserts. Everything was tasty, well presented and enjoyable. Staff were friendly service very efficient. Prices were fair and it was a very pleasant place to spend the evening.

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SussexMark . 2019-07-25

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On our recent trip to St Ives we decided to break up our journey and stayed at the Devonshire arms . What a fantastic establishment with fantastic food, excellent drink choices and friendly service. This I believe is a family run establishment and it shows , with its level of service. We’ll definitely visit again and would recommend it to anyone, in that part of Britain

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bryanm840 . 2019-07-14

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We stayed in Long Sutton for a wedding and called in for a bite to eat. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, as were the locals enjoying a Friday night drink in the sunshine.

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E6713BTphilm . 2019-06-01

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My wife and I barely get a chance to enjoy a meal out together, so we decided to go for the more upmarket Devonshire Arms as we haven’t tried it before. Upon arrival there were minimal parking, so we parked about 300 yards down the road in a residential area, but not too much of an issue.

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Jakesport . 2019-04-14

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Over the years, we’ve eaten many an enjoyable lunch or dinner here, but for some reason circumstance has kept us away for some time. So when we found ourselves in need of a light lunch today, we gladly detoured in to Long Sutton. It’s still a comfortable and attractive venue, and the small range of delicious smaller dishes was perfect. My partners Goats cheese filo tart was superb, as was my warm pulled pork open sandwich. With drinks it came to about twenty-five quid which I consider good value for a top-class lunch. We’ll have to try and return for a full-scale dinner soon!

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Eddylevel . 2019-04-13

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Had a delicious dinner and stay at this pub in a quiet village in Somerset. There is a lovely bar area and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the menu was excellent. I had the hake and it was really good and perfectly cooked. The room was simple but had a nice ensuite. I wish that the chef had some input into the breakfast, as it was rather ordinary - not bad but not special. My only complaint would be a lack of hooks on the bathroom door and in the shower - I like somewhere to hang my clothes and put my shampoo in the shower without having to put it on the floor.

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FairycakeFussPot . 2019-04-07

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We stopped here for lunch today. Two couples with three children between us. I’ve never entered a more unfriendly bar! We were looked up and down, assuming they did t like the look of us as miserable barman muttered something about booking (the restaurant was pretty empty). I explained we were happy to just sit in the garden as was a nice day and better for the kids anyway.

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stidders . 2019-03-30

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What can I say! Was busy at work had a busy clinic and of all things emailed the Devonshire as wanted to book a table for dinner that evening as no time to call.

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Danwooding1978 . 2019-03-29

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The Devonshire Arms is first class! My bedroom was delightful. The food was Exceptional and the staff very helpful and attentive especially Julia Would recommend highly

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Susan M . 2019-03-08

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Staff are attentive, food is delicious, service is great. Great place to visit for any occasion, also love the decor!

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ClareLou273 . 2019-03-04

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Sunday lunch but a varied menu including hake for main course . Just had Sunday lunch with three friends. Served quickly but not hurried. Great place with friendly staff. A restaurant with a good reputation which is well deserved.

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John P . 2019-03-03

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It always seems to me that those of us who enjoy a good lunch any day of the week are sometimes sadly neglected on Mondays! Not this Monday though when Hubby and I strolled back into the Devonshire Arms for lunch. I last reviewed this place in 2013 - I was impressed then and I’m still impressed. The service was friendly and efficient throughout and could not have been bettered. A glorious home made Duck Pate and Chutney and a Mushroom and Mascarpone Soup hit the spot for two hungry travellers. I followed that with a beautiful piece of Hake served with a butter sauce, finely shredded cabbage and a tasty potato cake. Chris went for traditional Organic Bangers and Mash and greatly enjoyed his too. With a very enjoyable bottle of wine the bill came to £71. Worth every penny! We will return.......

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Bopeep1947 . 2019-02-11

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We had an overnight pit stop here halfway back from a Cornish trip. The reviews on this site are broadly correct - it's a handsome old hunting lodge in a beautiful location. The rooms are of a very high standard, with excellent beds and bed linen. What was strange was that the heating didn't come on until 6pm (we checked in at 3 pm) so we rather froze until we asked reception for a fan heater. And it was odd there was no radiator or heated towel rail in the bathroom, so that was a chilly experience. The food served at dinner was spectacularly good - but the dining room itself needs updating - rather harsh lighting, chipped purple paint round the edges, and very basic tables and chairs. But the food made up for this! We would stay again.

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Paul D . 2018-12-15

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Very popular. Good food, love the smoked salmon. Could change the menu alittle more often. Very well trained staff.

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btcaw100 . 2018-12-11

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A friend and I visited the Devonshire Arms, on a Friday evening. In all fairness, the food tasted good. But, paying £22, for a steak and only getting 12 chips and nothing else, seemed a little expensive. If there were mushrooms, tomatoes onion rings or something else, it wouldn’t have been too bad. But the 12 small chips looked embarrassing. I asked for a few more chips, just to fill the plate, and I up a little more. Which the young waitress kindly obliged. However, on receiving the bill, I was charged for the extra chips. Now, I don’t mind paying anything (if I think it’s worth it) but I felt slightly aggrieved!! At the bar, the manager came over to take payment, so I told him that I wasn’t too pleased, about being charged for the chips, as I had so few originally. He just brushed it off, no apology, and to be honest, was very rude saying that I’d ordered extra chips and that I had to pay for them. I’m not one to argue. So I paid the total bill, and vowed, never to return. My friend (who hadn’t said anything whilst I was paying) then said to the manager. Aren’t you even going to say sorry, or even take note, for future reference. And the manager, just rolled his eyes at him and shock his head at him. If this is the way they treat customers, then I won’t be going back!!!!

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Passport07132040031 . 2018-11-26

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We were a table of ten, food was great, service good. Very friendly staff. Have local beers on draught, Would definitely recommend.

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076Jen . 2018-11-22

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First visit to The Devonshire Arms for Sunday lunch.

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Moonraker71 . 2018-11-15

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We worked out it’s 12 years we have been going to the “arms” ,again superb service great ale and the food ....

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PeterS5934 . 2018-10-01

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Visited this lovely place for dinner as was away for the weekend with husband. Great service great food and good prices.x

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Bickers15 . 2018-09-27

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We booked the Devonshire Arms on the back of many recommendations and were excited for our evening visit, we had booked and arrived to a very warm and friendly welcome, we were offered drinks at the bar or to be taken straight to our table, we chose to be seated and order drinks from there, the pub itself looks very grand from the outside, set in the middle of a pretty village and the interior matched the looks of the exterior.

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MattOnARoll13 . 2018-09-02

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We have been up this way staying for a week and on the first evening of our holiday we went out to eat and ‘The Dev’ was recommended. There were 10 of us and from beginning to end the atmosphere, the venue and the service was both friendly, professional and welcoming. There is a nice outdoor area with a well kept garden seating area and inside the decor is cosy and tasteful.

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Helen M . 2018-09-02

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A great hotel and restaurant. Had a fantastic meal - rib-eye steak and hake - food top class, service and staff brilliant. Highly recommend.

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Ali B . 2018-08-02

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fantastic food and fine wines highly recommended hotel rooms really nice amazing building a true gem

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HANNAHKENT_10 . 2018-07-24

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A great hotel/restaurant for a lunch with an option to eat inside or outside.There was a Sunday lunch menu as well as their regular menu. Service was good but a little on the slow side.The roast beef was very good but a little short on quantity for the price.

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William J . 2018-07-09

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Went on a Sunday evening. Didn't need to book, I think as we got there early. It did start to fill up later. Lovely surroundings and if there during the day the garden seating looked very inviting. The food was fantastic. Great service as well. Not much choice for vegitarians though.

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NeilST1050 . 2018-07-09

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Beautiful hotel restaurant overlooking the village green with a restaurant that offers inside dining or the most beautiful outside area in a formal garden with vine arbor. Walk past the courtyard and there it is up some steps. Great service and REALLY good food from a shortish menu

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157DavidM . 2018-07-05

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Just spent a night at this wonderful & comfortable property with excellent staff & fantastic food.

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Sean P . 2018-06-16

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We have just been for a meal here. The pub is beautifully decorated and the garden is lovely. The food was the best we’ve had all year- fantastic food I had the salmon to start and the chicken for main both were superb. Set in a beautiful village- one to recommend.

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Ktstllr . 2018-06-03

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This is a lovely pub venue, cosy, welcoming and friendly. The staff were attentive and efficient. The food highlight was definitely the delicious and crispy chunky chips. We had all of the 3 vegetarian options- starters of pea and mint soup (tasty), New Cross Farm asparagus and hazelnuts (delicious), and mains of beetroot risotto with goats cheese. The two “carnivores” in our party (one had hake and the other guinea fowl - both tasty) agreed that the chips were outstanding.

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Tauny S . 2018-05-25

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