The Old Church House Inn in Teignbridge

What a great tradditional Inn. 800yrs of history and character. Superb location, albeit down a few country lanes. All bedrooms with ensuite. Spacious and comfy. Fully loaded pub with snooker room, and darts room, bar and lounge and quiet reading snug type lounge. Large dinning room with breakfast bar. Large beer garden. Fully operational commercial kitchen. Stock your own bar and music player that feeds music to all areas. We had 20 family members in our group and all enjoyed the facilities. Would recommend to others who want a family holiday. We all did our own sightseeing in the daytime and came home to the pub to eat as a family and enjoy pub type nightime, with games, music, chat and a drink. Awesome!! Lastly, great and friendly host, always on hand if needed, but allowed you to enjoy the facilities. Superb !!

We’ve been staying there many times over the years and considered it a bit of a haven from excellent food that varied every night to staff that were such characters they made our stay. Unfortunately on our last visit everything had changed new owner who only appeared to book us in and take our money when we booked out and prices increased considerably for just a few cushions and pictures in the rooms menu was the same every night with the dish of the day on for a week!

Delightful setting in quaint English village that offers delicious meals from a limited but carefully chosen menu (so not overpowered with choices) supplemented by a decent selection of local beers and served by charming staff. Well worth seeking out even if roads are a “bit of a challenge”!

We visited on an evening when there were a number of visitors. Service was slow and we were very surprised when the bar closed at 10 p.m. despite the fact that the bar was full. This is no way to run a pub.

Torbryan is almost a cul de sac village just outside Ipplepen, therefore easy to get to, follow brown signs, but feeling as though it’s the quietest village around. It’s opposite the church which is used only for the occasional service given the place a museum feel. The Inn is utterly charming inside, has recently undergone a subtle transformation and is now advertised as an hotel as well. We booked a lovely table on its own for Monday evening. The place was quiet, which added to the calm quietness of the village outside. The food was good, nothing pretentious and with minimal choice to suggest it is pretty much cooked from fresh. I wonder if the chef could be a bit more adventurous with the steaks? Onion rings and out of a packet chips are rather passé these days. The flatiron steak is a good start so a few more tweaks would take the steaks out of the ‘seen it all before’ mould. Great choice of gins and fun cocktails complement the food wine list. There’s a lovely sitting area, with many books and huge fireplace that should be wonderfully cosy in the winter. Highly recommended for a quiet evening meal.....particularly when the background music, why is it necessary? is turned down so conversation can remain hushed.

We are stopping at the lazy bear cottage about 20 yards away, this is my second visit and all I can say is I love this pub.... it hasn't been messed about with in side, the cider is amazing... devon cider at it's best, the owners are polite and so hard working, dogs are welcome, we haven't eaten here yet but it is on my to do list while I'm here..... what more can you say but carry on the great work

Not in a hurry to go back,it seemed as if the staff were in a hurry to clear the tables before we were ready. Switching the lights off and closing the bar was a sign for us to leave, and all this at 10pm !!!. Such a shame as the food was excellent.

Food very good, menu varied and portions very good. Group of six and all ate different, no complaints other than had almost sold out of rump so we were limited as to who could have it!! Slow service at the bar, prices reasonable, fair. Waitress in shorts didnt look overly professional but friendly. Fault.....10pm on a saturday night and told bar closing as she had to get home. Not sure an early closure on a saturday is great. Bit of a in the middle if nowhere place but was great to try.....just hadn't banked on being home so early !!!

The Grade 2* listed building is in a delightful location. I only had a couple of starter dishes, as I had a concert to go to. Both were excellent: the baked goat's cheese, pear and walnut salad with red onion jam was delicious. And so was the roasted asparagus with poached egg and chorizo. The service was personable and professional. A very nice experience (though the narrow and windy access lanes a bit nerve-racking). Pevnser's guide to the church make it sound interesting, too. Must visit next time.

too hot - heating on in late June! Lovely food, but lacking in customer service. Our car had broken down and we were trying to get taxi on a Sunday morning - no advice offered and very energetically encouraged to be out of the door , which was closed firmly behind us even though apparent we had not had confirmation of pickup!

What an absolutely golden gem of an old 13th century inn absolutely fell in love with our Easter weekend stay there everyone we saw were warm and welcoming from the owner staff and locals the room we stayed in was the dragonfly it was beautifully decorated and the little touches like a mini fridge with a small jug of milk in and complimentary drink selection were lovely and dotted around the inn were jars of mini chocolates and shelves of books for you find interesting to read if you want to cosy up the old fire places with throws over the sofas or a leisurely walk in the path ways through fields of grazing sheep everyone we met during our stay was more than happy to give us info about walks and interesting places to visit it is steeped in history and added to the pleasure of our stay last but not least we stayed based on bed and breakfast and where to start we were looking forward to this and it didn’t disappoint there was such a lovely choice of cereals fresh fruit and jams fresh percolated coffee pots of tea dried fruits and cooked breakfasts which were freshly prepared hot and delicious in a room which over looked the old Norman church we found our stay to be honestly the best we have ever had and will be booking another stay there when ever we visit Ipplepen lovely and atmospheric x

Lovely little stopover seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Nice rooms but unbearably hot, 2 radiators on and I think under floor heating in the bathroom too. Had to turn them all of and open the window (why are they on at the end of June?). Nice choice on the menu and the food is 5 star in my opinion. Breakfast also good but doesn’t start till 8:15 so a bit late when working away but fine if you’re on holiday I guess. Peaceful and quiet, would definitely stay again as long as I didn’t need to start work early.

Stayed here unexpectedly for a night and what a beautiful old Inn. Dates back pre 13th century.. beams, old stone walls and lots of wonderful features. My single room was more like a little suite with separate lounge and bathroom. It has been modernised but they have done this very well so it feels clean and comfortable but retains lots of charm and carved wood furniture. The pub downstairs wasdog friendly although they are not permitted to stay. Friendly dogs, staff and locals made me very welcome. They do good decent food and the breakfast was great

Stop over between golfing days. Wonderful and relaxing countryside setting, friendly and accommodating staff and great banter in the pub during pre-meal drinks. We had a large double room overlooking fields which just added to the peaceful atmosphere. A superb breakfast provided a great start to the day. The only disappointment was the shortage of beef and ale pies that evening - will phone ahead next time to pre-book them!

Unbelievable, the Landlady has the rudeness of Basil Fawlty without any of his charm, what a waste of a beautiful, historic building. Tense atmosphere, maybe it was the ghost!

Absolutely fabulous place to stay full of character huge Stone walls, stone floorstone floors, beams and open fires.Very friendly staff fantastic food and drink reasonably priced. Luxurious accommodation with free WiFi. however phone signal a problem. Free parking. A place you really should keep quiet about as it's so good. Will return asap.

Stayed here recently with friends whilst playing golf in the area. What a great place. Torbryan is a tiny village with a lovely old church and this pub is an old 13th century coaching inn that was once on the road from Plymouth to London. We were made to feel very welcome (both by the locals as well as the owner and staff) as soon as we arrived. The rooms were very nice indeed and very comfortable. The bar had a great choice of beers, lagers, cider etc. We all ate in bar that evening and had an excellent tasty, freshly cooked and excellent value 3 course meal accompanied by some very pleasant wine. The evening ended with a couple of night caps by the log fire. Breakfast was superb, lots of choice and all freshly cooked. All in all a top class visit. We will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Very old pub lovely ingelnook fireplace . Very cosy only had a drink. But plenty of people eating there . Very relaxed atmosphere, lots of history , the landlady did over egg the ghost stories , there’s about 6 seen there and people request rooms that have the so said ghost in them

We went for an evening meal last Saturday and really enjoyed the food. They were very accommodating (we had booked that afternoon) and were friendly. Only downside was that we were in a separate room from the main bar, towards the back of the pub. We would have much preferred to be in the bar area, as there seemed to be more atmosphere and was cozier. The room we were in was a little lacking in character and atmosphere. We would happily go back, but would ask if we could be in the bar, or a more public area.

Our stay was first class excellent room very clean and well equipped,food in the restaurant was superb. Staff couldn't of been more helpful and friendly,in the evening the bar is used by locals who made us feel very very welcome. Overall a great place to stay and would highly recommend it

One of series of dining out for Father in Law’s 90th...this one with 14 dining. Food and service excellent

After a 6 hour drive it was a welcome sight to arrive at The Old Church House. It is well signposted as it is off the beaten path. Amanda was very welcoming and helpful and I had a great night sleep in the Songbird room. Each room is different and instead of the sound of traffic in the morning the birds woke me. Breakfast was cooked to order and excellent. Great hotel and well worth finding

Excellent restaurant for a meal before the new year celebrations, 4 piece Jazz band played the night out and there was no fighting for space at the bar, relaxed atmosphere in the bar, good range of local beer and Gin. The rooms are very comfortable for a 13th Century Inn, with refurbished bathrooms. Breakfast in the morning had an excellent choice of hot or cold food. This hunted Inn is a must go for Halloween

An interesting old inn in lovely countryside worth the long drive though windy country lanes. We were in the Badger room which had plenty of space for the 3 of us and the room was modern and clean with a lovely view out onto the cow paddock. Dinner was pretty good though a little expensive and the included breakfast was good and hearty. Loved the little historical aspects such as the marks on the timber wall from a Spanish Armada ship where keys have been swinging during rough sailing. Access to at least 2 of the public rooms was restricted as they were closed off and in the dark with furniture covered in sheets and could not be used. The downstairs areas were all a little dark, especially with all the dark timber.

A beautiful meal and great service, including a thoughtful approach to catering for the specific needs of one of our party. Lovely atmosphere.

Excellent stay with another couple. Great food, room, friendly staff. Would stay again. Log fires../

We visited here as my dad used to chef here in the 70’s and we wanted him to revisit, he enjoyed himself!we had a fabulous 3 course freshly cooked meal, including garlic mushrooms, cheese cider and cheese soup, lamb hot pot, steak and ale pie, venison sausages. Deserts were creme brûlée and chocolate brownie. Friendly staff. Prices are reasonable, beers on draught are not the usual brands but good choices. Lovely old pub with great character.

Service here is very good. The food is okay, and the fish pie is noteworthy. Patrons would do well to stick to known beer and cider names, however, as the local brews being promoted here are undrinkable. The building is historic with interesting touches. Not great value for money.

Lovely freshly prepared food, warm welcome, great beer, what’s not to love? Will be back! The menu seems much improved and better quality.

Ticks all the boxes, great food and drink, barman John was great and a wonderful atmosphere. Such a wonderful stay only wish we could have stayed longer. So much history well worth the drive just to visit if not to stay.

Had dinner here to celebrate my birthday, dog was welcome in the bar. Had the excellent garlic mushrooms followed by a fantastic steak can definitely recommend also very well priced

We popped in for lunch and was delighted how fast the service was, the quality of the food was superb, my steak tasted really beefy and cooked to medium at my request,other members of the family had belly of pork, all our food was cooked beautifully.

As guests of the hotel we enjoyed dinner every evening for a week. The interior of the restaurant harmonizes well with the character of the historic building.

Visited The old Church House Inn for our Wedding Anniversary. The food was delicious and so was the wine. We stopped overnight and the room was one of the best rooms I have stayed in, with lovely views. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Early evening meal was a delight at this ancient establishment. We elected to eat in the main bar as the room was a wonderful example of church house architecture with its panneled walls, stone floor and vast inglenook.

I only stayed here one night with my wife but we really enjoyed our stay! The room was very nice and comfortable, clean and modern bathroom. It was very stuffy in the room and could have rrally done with a fan but not the end of the world! Breakfast the next morning was very nice and we were well taken care of by the lady working that morning (her name was Di??) She was by herself but everyone was well taken care of. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Church House offers a varied menu of classic British dishes. We visited in a group of four, and we all enjoyed well cooked food. Service was friendly and effective without being stuffy. Main menu dishes are about £14, so this is not rock-bottom pricing, but value for money compares very favourably with the local competition. Nice food at a price that won't break the bank.

We stayed here a year ago when we came to Devon to see family. Once again, we loved it here.

Four of us decided upon The Old Church House Inn for dinner. Not sure just what to expect, we were delighted with the food, all four of us had different dishes and not one complaint. The meals surpassed all expectations. Service too was good. We would certainly go back.

Having been recommended by a family member of one of the staff we ventured into the deepest Devon country side to seek out this beautiful 14th century TARDIS. Unfortunately our unannounced arrival was met with a perfunctory 'you can't eat this evening' when we merely ask to review the menu !

This ancient hostelry tucked away down the sunken lanes in South Hams draws us back time and time again. The locals (including the dogs!) around the bar greet us as if we live there and the comfortable bedroom and sparkling clean bathroom are a great relief after a hard day sightseeing and shopping. If you have mobility issues please let the staff know if advance: some rooms are on the lower level of the house but the staircases are quite steep.

We found the complicated dishes on offer disappointing but respect the fact it may have been personal taste and not enjoying the mix of ingredients/flavours. Although extremely busy when we visited, we felt a lack of atmosphere. On the expensive side for what was on offer.

Fijn verblijf gehad voor drie nachten met prachtig weer. Vriendelijk personeel en sfeervolle kamers. Alleen het douchen is wat lastiger omdat het allemaal wat aan de krappe/lage kant is.

Was booked into here for four nights in May. Got a lovely welcome and booking in was very efficient. My room was up a steep flight of stairs (no lift). It was large, well appointed and very comfortable. Small but well fitted bathroom but everything worked as it should. Beautiful location and the pub is a favourite with the locals. Great range of beer and the restaurant was fantastic, with excellent tasty meals using a lot of local ingredients (especially the game). Highly recommended.

Enquired about a room for the night of our wedding and I'm absolutely disgusted with the service I received. The lady was rude and uninterested in helping us. We werent greated with how may i help, it was more like "what do you want" and couldn't do anymore to get rid of us. she was rude and abrupt. I won't be visiting here in the future. I thought it was service with a smile. Apparently not. Disgusting!!!!!

A 13th century inn with spacious and well appointed guest rooms. A nice touch is f rest milk being provided in a room fridge for your hot drinks. Great restaurant and we enjoyed some delicious pheasant last night. You awake, from our room, to a view over fields. Terrific atmosphere.

Problems with the room I was initially allocated (Butterfly) were quickly resolved by moving me to Badger which is a family room on the ground floor. I say ground floor because this 13th century inn is full of character which includes twists and turns and stairs. Each room has a different theme which is reflected in the soft furnishings. I liked the additional touches of bottled water and a delightful jug with fresh milk in the small fridge. I wasn't so keen on the lack of a blind at the bathroom window which was just covered with a net curtain. I was assured by staff that there was only a field overlooking the room but it still made me feel slightly uncomfortable as there was a area with flower planters outside.

We stopped here for a spot of lunch. It was a cold, wet afternoon and we sat by the open fire and enjoyed a lovely glass of red wine and a pint of real ale. We ordered Cottage pie x2 followed by crumble and chocolate brownie all of which was delicious. I would highly recommend a visit as the food was amazing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The menu was varied,extensive and good value for money. We went home extremely relaxed, happy and filled with good food.

We booked for our Sunday roast here. Having been visiting for over 2 years, it’s a firm favourite and we travel from Torquay to eat here. The location, decor, food and of course owners make it a great time every time. What a shame to get here on Sunday and there isn’t that usual happy, cheerful man welcoming us. A blonde lady watched us walk in and then walked through us to get back behind the bar - no welcome, no smile. Anyway, we got a our table which we had asked for (thank you) so that my 5 year old could visit the fabulous library area with us able to keep an eye on him. What can I say, from here on in, it was a bit of a let down to be honest.

We found this pub a few years ago and it just goes from strength to strength! What's not to love?...

A Fabulous Mother's Day Lunch. Everything was superb, ie Food and Service. Lovely Atmosphere, we will be back

Having a few days off over half term we picked this as a quiet place to stay, and having arrived...

The lovely friendly welcome when you walk through the door is everything. Other pubs take note, this is how its...

Calamari tasted reconstituted and from a bargain bag at bookers. Was the worst calamari I have ever had. Potatoes were...

My friends and I just went for a birthday meal here. It took ages to get our food and there...

Great night’s stay here, really friendly and attentive staff, good food and great menu, lovely themed rooms, super shower, beautiful...

My husband and I took a trip down memory lane, having last visited some 20 years ago. This is a really lovely place to stay, full of character but beautifully maintained, spotlessly clean and with lots of thoughtful extras. Supper and breakfast were both excellent. The location is unique. All in all, we would thoroughly recommend it.

Came to the old church house in for a Valentine’s meal with my partner. The place is absolutely beautiful was incredibly warm, cozy and the staff were very welcoming, friendly and very attentive. We both had starters, main and the sharing dessert, The food was absolutely delicious, beautiful presentation. I/ we will definitely be returning again very soon and I highly recommend this place to anyone.

The Old Church House Inn , Torbryan, Newton Abbott located in a rural village with no street name, no numbers and a single postcode yet close & convenient to Newton Abbott.

The Church House Inn was a real treat. The bar is very cosy with a fantastic large wood burner and plenty of interesting nooks and crannies. Amazing amount of choice, all cooked on site and sourced locally. Unusual and tasty choices were available and great size portions. Friendly staff and great service ..Highly recommended. Well worth a visit.

Had heard this was worth a visit so ventured out into the wilds to discover. doesn't look much from the outside but lovely interior. Staff were good and although we only had a baguette each it was lovely, steak and Stilton and a brie and bacon. Menu is heavy on game quite apt for such a rural inn. Very interesting building with a lovely cosy area where the old bread oven is. Comfy chairs and books to read what a place to spend a cold winters day by the log fire!

4 of us went to the Old Church house Inn for New Years Eve. It was busy, but a very relaxed atmosphere with a live Jazz band playing in the background.

Brought our friend along to the Game Evening. Spoilt for choice on the Menu, it was all 'very tasty Menu'. We had Excellent Food and the Service was Good. AN EXCELLENT EVENING WITH GOOD FOOD. . Thank you for the Birthday Cake for 'Sue'

This establishment is out of the way which is part of its charm although the Devon lanes to it are not for the timid driver! The trip is well worth it as there is a warm atmosphere with plenty of old world charm. We visited on a cold January evening and the meal and atmosphere lifted the spirits. There is an interesting and varied menu and the service is very friendly and helpful. I can recommend the Duck but to be fair all the meals we saw looked mouth watering and mental notes made for a future visit.There were a good variety of vegetables offered but the chips were frozen chips but did not detract from the overall enjoyment. One big warning, the puddings are very tempting and to die for - be warned!!

New Year’s Eve we arrived and was showed our room which was the bee room, decorated beautifully.It was so cosy and comfortable and later that evening we went downstairs to the bar and sat near the large fireplace . It was a lovely atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious too so we shall be returning soon.lWe loved this little gem

We were told this was a pleasant place to visit for good pub food. The food is well presented and the service is adequate. It is a pity that surroundings are ruined by a load of drunken locals and their dogs, foul language and shouting. Sorry I won’t be returning.

Atmostphere ok and probably not normally rowdy but a group turned up already drunk and making a noise. The pub employees seemed to have no control over them disrupting others in the pub. One drink got spilt on our table and the drink was left there. I would not recommend this pub

Haven’t been for sometime but it’s hard to resist taking visitors to a 700 year old pub. A little tricky to find but well worth it. 2 of us had the rib of beef which was cooked to perfection. Another had lamb which she said was delicious. Lots of roast potatoes and veg with a tasty graveyard and a huge Yorkshire pudding. Comes highly recommended.

Having not been for many years I was invited to join friends from overseas who were staying here. It had changed hands and the hostelry is rising like Phoenix from the ashes. It now has a lovely atmosphere, is gradually being upgraded and the food improves every time we go. We have recommended it to friends and wish them every success.

The food was excellent, freshly cooked and came out in very good time. The staff were pleasant and the gin menu was a bonus! Would not hesitate to recommend!

We arrived quite late having travelled down from Lancashire. The Inn was warm and welcoming. The menu had a broad selection of dishes and also a Specials menu which also looked good. I had and excellent steak and my colleague had a Lamb Hot Pot from the specials menu. Both were excellent.

Haven't been for a while but the Old Church House didn't disappoint. Had a great roast turkey meal with all the trimmings, bottle of excellent red to accompany and to top the meal my wife had arranged for the chef to make a birthday cake for me. Delicious and thank you. This is a lovely ancient pub with lots of character and great log burners, ideal for this time of year.

The food was great, the steak cooked to perfection!The ambience is excellent, all in all it was an absolutely wonderful evening out!It is nice to find a place that you can recommend to everybody without reservation

The building is amazing, full of character (and local characters!). The menu is quite extensive, supported by a good list of daily specials so there's plenty of choice. Big portions of fresh and imaginative food - leave room for the puds! We enjoyed the fresh fish dishes, including local mussels, and venison steaks to die for. We are dinner there three times, and were never disappointed. A good wine list and reasonable prices made it all the better!

Visited at the weekend for the first time for a couple of years. Was not disappointed - the food was really good, as was the service and ambience. Had a walk round the old church next door - it rounded our afternoon off and was well worth the visit.

A magical evening spent in this lovely 13th century inn. The food, service and general atmosphere were wonderful. Would highly recommend, slightly difficult to find but well worth the effort. Post code will take you almost to the door- just look for the church tower.So pleased to have rediscovered this beautiful old inn.

Took my wife there for a treat, Really friendly, Good Ales, My wife had the Ale Pie & I had a steak 10/10, Nice good size portions, Lovely Puddings.We intend to make this our regular eating house, Worth the Taxi from Paignton if you want to make a night of it ! Food, Ale then sit down by an open stove.This place is what all good food places should be about.

We were recommended this restaurant by our nearby bed and breakfast and it was well worth the visit It was very busy on a Saturday evening so I would think it is best to book. It is more restaurant than pub food, so not fish and chips more fish with vegetables. The food was well presented and very tasty. We particularly liked the dessert choices (in fact it was difficult to chose as they all sounded delicious). Lemon verbena and white chocolate panna cotta with summer fruit just fabulous. For the quality I thought main courses around £16 was reasonable as was the wine. Very friendly and helpful staff

We stayed here on an off the cuff one night visit. The room was very spacious with a big en suite bathroom. We had an evening meal in the pub which was nicely cooked and very tasty. The breakfast was ample and also well cooked, look forward to coming back!Chris

Stopped by here for a bite to eat. I was far from disappointed. The food was absolutely gorgeous. I tried the puffed mushroom risotto which was beautiful, as well as being a generous portion. Treated myself to small glass of house Sauvignon to wash it down with, delicious. The service was flawless. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating and the place itself is steeped in history, lots of stories to tell I'm sure! I will be returning, and will be recommending my friends and family to visit also.

My partner and I love good food and really enjoy writing a good review if we've had a good night out. I have only written one bad review since using this side of trip advisor.However. . . Five of us booked a table for 7.15 last night, Saturday night. When we arrived we were for some minutes ignored and there was then some confusion as to where we were going to sit. This was sorted and we were pointed to our table rather than shown to it. The menus were handed out quickly and politely. There was then a very long wait before anyone came to take out order. The menu looked pretty good and there was an a la carte menu along with a 'specials' menu. When it eventually came to ordering there was a hitch in as far as two people wanted a venison haunch steak from the a la carte menu. There was only one left! This was sorted by one of the party going for steak with peppercorn sauce instead. I ordered pigeon breast from the specials, pan fried with bacon and potatoes, another ordered fish pie and the fifth member of the party ordered turkey, ham and leek pie. We had to ask for the wine list - it wasn't with the menus. Then having ordered a bottle had to send a wine glass back because it was dirty. Soooooo. . . we sat and chatted, and sat and chatted, and sat and chatted and sat and sat and sat. During this wait the couple on the table close to us were served and the girl found that her pigeon breast was so tough that she couldn't eat it. My heart sank! Pigeon can be chewy but that's what teeth are for. I determined to ask for a steak knife as a sharp knife is always a good idea if meat might be less than tender. I'll give the place their due they did offer the girl an alternative.We continued to sit and chat above the sounds of our rumbling stomachs. Remember we were booked for 7.15 - well at 8.30 I went to the loo and managed to catch one of the waitresses. I asked if there was a problem as we'd been waiting so long. I was told 'We're very busy.' [There were plenty of empty tables and a fair few folk sitting with knives and forks waiting but I truly would not say the place was full to bursting - neither was there the rush of waiting staff dashing from the kitchen with laden plates] There was no 'Gosh I'm so sorry I'll see what I can do to hurry things up,' she didn't return but at 8.35 the bar manager? front of house? came over to our table and repeated that they were very busy. In return I pointed out that they shouldn't accept bookings if they couldn't cope. It isn't acceptable to book a table for 7.15 and still be waiting to be served after 8.30. He offered a bottle of wine in recompense for the wait and promised our food would be with us in 10 - 15 minutes. It finally arrived at 8.50. We then had to ask for more potatoes as between the 2 people on the table who'd ordered them only 6 small new potatoes had arrived one small bowl. We were initially told that this was between the two people who had ordered potatoes. Another bowl was then brought shortly afterwards and when were half way through eating another small bowl was put on the table. Thankfully the food when it finally arrived was pretty good. The venison steak was tougher than my pigeon which was as expected chewy but quite cuttable with a steak knife - the venison steak didn't have a steak knife. I'll be happy to be inspired by the pigeon recipe. The venison has a juniper and blueberry sauce which sadly just didn't come through to the taste buds. The fisherman's pie and turkey pie were I believe fine. The steak was good though the peppercorn sauce was disappointing given that there was an extra charge of £2.00 for it. We also had to ask for salt and pepper to be put on the table.Puddings of two creme brulees and one chocolate cheesecake were orderd. My creme brulee still had a distinct scattering of caster sugar under the caramel however tasted fine. The chocolate cheesecake tasted really good and was nicely presented.When we asked for the bill and were looking at it to divvy up the costs my friend was appalled to find that he'd been charged not £2.00 for his peppecorn sauce but £3.50! You know this was almost the final insult. He queried this and it was adjusted . . . but. . . Thankfully the food wasn't bad - not perfect but perfectly acceptable. BUT there only appeared to be 3 front of house staff and god alone knows what was happening in the kitchen. Is this an issue regarding lack of staff, lack of staff training or just lack of care? If the kitchen can't cope with the amount of covers required then more help is needed in the kitchen. If the front of house staff can't cope then again more staff are required.If this place could be made to run more efficiently then it honestly would be really good but sadly I just won't recommend it or be going back any time soon.

The food in the restaurant is exceptional for a country pub. All of the pies are home made and delicious. The portion sizes are very generous...if you want to have a dessert avoid having a starter!! The restaurant is very popular with the locals so a reservation is necessary. My criticism would be the unflexibility of the staff...residential guests arrived just about 9pm and were unable to obtain any food...not even a sandwich was offered. The staff are not interested in offering service or engaging with their clients which made for a disppointing evening.

Excellent food but a little pricy great atmosphere worth a visit, the staff are very friendly love to see Nintendo and her husband

Lovely atmospheric old pub with the whole shebang of ghosts, royals, writers and bits of old ship! Didn't eat but wish I had as the food looked incredible!

Last minute trip to Devon and we were so glad we found this old Inn which dates in parts from the 8th century.We were given a very warm welcome from the owner and all staff who looked after us were very helpful giving great service without being intrusive and I include the young lads helping to serve breakfast.We had a family room which was spacious and well presented .Superb food in the restaurant and a great welcome from the locals.Recently refurbished and to a high standard throughout.Cant wait to go back.

We stayed as a family(16 of us) for a local wedding and received excellent service above and beyond normal expectations. All staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were very comfortable and both breakfast and dinner were very tasty. We would happily recommend this inn to others and look forward to staying again.

This Inn is a delight. We stayed for three nights to visit family who lived nearby and we loved it. It dates back originally to the 11th century and its history is in a folder in your room. There are lots of beams; character; a secret tunnel; an ancient door; narrow corridors; steps and stairs; history; a good bar; a comfy lounge area that we called a "Snug" but it wasn't small and had three comfortable sofas to sink into and relax. The Inn is set in beautiful surroundings, deep in the country with very narrow roads to find it and it is opposite the old church, which in itself is very interesting. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, breakfast was very good starting with helping oneself to juices, yoghurts, fruit, toast, and coffee and tea, followed by ample choices from the cooked menu. We would certainly stay again should we ever be in that neck of the woods again. It is a truly delightful place.

It's like a little oasis once you have travelled down narrow lanes. Ample parking with a pretty church. This is a 13th century Inn and the bar and restaurant have maintained many of the old features. The bedroom is stylish with modern bathroom/shower. Beautiful towels (important for us). Breakfast was delicious, hot food cooked to order. The evening meal was also delicious - we had lemon sole and venison. The staff were welcoming. Well worth a visit. We hope to return when next in Devon.

Excellent accommodation. Very good food , highly recommended. Quiet location and very rural. Roads are typically Devon (narrow and windy) hence care needed when travelling around

What a lovely find a real English Pub(Not a chain )Welcoming staff We decided to stop at the Church house Inn While cycling (8 of us )We all had baguettes Delicious real home cooked ham Lots of it with pineapple chutney Served with a Lovely salad We definitely want to go back for dinner

The new owner has brought a blast of fresh air to this truly lovely Devon pub, which over the last 15 years or so has never fulfilled its potential. At last! Four of us had a truly scrumptious meal there last night - perfectly cooked duck, chicken and pork belly, served piping hot by charming staff and accompanied by delicious vegetables. And a great little jazz band playing in the bar. This was after a gin tasting in another part of the pub, again beautifully done and delivered by a local wine company. It couldn't have been a more extraordinary evening - as well as the jazz and the gin, there was a wake and a birthday party. And it all worked! Congratulations, Amanda and team - the Old Church House Inn is, at last, in safe and capable hands.

We had a flying visit and only stayed around an hour as we had plans. We explained this to the waitress and the food came quickly and was very good.We had wanted to visit this pub as we had seen it on 'Most Haunted'.The pub oozes history and has some very cozy areas to sit, just wished we'd had longer to soak up the atmosphere.

This was our third visit to The Old Church House Inn, we keep coming back: tucked away down unnamed lanes (take care walking and driving), drawn by the great hospitality at the Inn where tourists, regulars and business visitors seem to blend seamlessly. If you like your hotels bistro style and modern this little place probably would not please you, however for those who like pristine white tablecloths and eclectic olde worlde style, you are in for a treat. The bedrooms/bathrooms are clean and up to date, some have underfloor heating in the bathroom. The rooms are themed tastefully - Badger, Fox, Otter and so on - my only dislike is the noise from the heating/generator during the night. Breakfast is plentiful and flexible, supper has generous portions, a small but varied menu. There are daily specials and fresh locally caught fish, served by staff who do their best to make your stay a pleasure.

16 of us met for a social gathering at this venue.The dining room was very good, food was ok but not above average. Service was a bit chaotic. We had all pre ordered but there was some confusion.The Inn certainly had plenty of character.

We stayed for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast option. Our room was the ' Fox' room which had a small lounge area, a lovely comfortable bed and en suite with a powerful shower. The breakfast had various options including a full English which was freshly cooked and really enjoyable. We ate there on both evenings and the food was excellent. The bar was well stocked with a good variety of beers and larger. However was very pleasantly surprised to also have a huge selection of local Gins which was a real treat.Staff incredibly helpful and friendly and would certainly return

This Inn is dated back to the crusades. The building is amazing . from the car park not at all what you would expect inside. The bar has a very old fireplace and was fullof regulars who were so welcoming and pleasant. The atmosphere could not be more appealing , the bar led to little nooks for tables ready for eating and then at the back a cosy snug with another roaring fire. Our bedroom was a suite a small cosy sitting room and a very smart bathroom down the little hall the bedroom three windows all of which gave a wonderful full of the county not a house in sight only noise in the morning was the birds. The breakfast no complaints a selection fresh fruit yoghurts cereals bread for toasting and a proper toaster not one of those rolling toasters that just warm the bread.Cooked breakfast fresh and really tasty the scrambled eggs are to be tasted to be believed they were just perfect!!The Inn is being renovated room by room but not loosing any of its charm. Just a suggestion could they fix the floor boards in the bedroom I could not get up in the night without waking my husband up the boards creaked with every step . Please look at the first floor roof garden such a brilliant idea, so pleasant to look out on from our bedroomIn all a very very good stay and will be going back

This was the second time we made the trip to this lovely old pub, It really is a gem, very picturesque and quaint with a long and interesting history, it's tucked away at the end of a no through road near the old church, as the name would suggest. Extremely welcoming and friendly with lovely log fires burning throughout . We sat in the bar area in front of a fire with our little dog and once again enjoyed good tasty food.We had a generous fish pie with assorted veg, all perfectly cooked and delicious, for pudding my partner had spiced apple crumble while I tucked into a large slice of indulgent orange and nut roulade, umm yummy. The dishes are home cooked, good and hot and well presented. There was a choice of vegetarian meals that will suit our daughter when we take her. The pub is spotlessly clean too. All in all, a thoroughly good evening out, we will be back soon, excellent.

Great setting just off the beaten track! A pub that is full of character and charm with lovely wooden beams and open fire. Staff very helpful and friendly and you are made to feel welcome from the from the moment you arrive.We had a table for four and the food and service were both very good. I had liver and bacon which was the best I had ever had so very happy! The pub pies were also excellent. If you want fine dining, go somewhere else. If you yearn tradition and good honest food then this is definitely worth putting on your wish list!

If you're looking to have dinner in a quintessential English pub then this is the place for you. Full of old world charm, with open fires, stone walls, beams and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.We live nearby in Ipplepen, so often enjoy a relaxing walk down to Torbryn, stopping in The Old Church House Inn for some refreshment. Up to now we had never eaten in there before, but did so at the weekend.Our meals were delicious and the staff appeared friendly and efficient.

Went here for dinner with friends the waitress emily was amazing and very friendly the head chef debs her food is out of this world ill definately be going back its a must what a great team