Church House Inn, Rattery
If you enjoy searching out pubs and restaurants to enjoy a drink and a meal, then there are plenty of really nice pubs and restaurants in South Devon and Dartmoor to choose from.
As an example, the Church House Inn at Rattery dates back to the 16th century as an Inn, and is on a site that previously had a Church House on it dating back to 1028. The present landlord, Ray Hardy has undertaken extensive renovations to the Inn both inside and out and maintains the reputation for good food that attracts customers from a 25-mile radius and beyond.
Royal Oak, South Brent
The closest village to Webland Farm is South Brent, and it provides a good choice of pubs, including the Royal Oak, which was voted the South Devon CAMRA pub of the year in 2007 and 2009.
As well as being recognised for its beer, the Royal Oak has developed its justifiable reputation over the last few years through offering "restaurant food at pub prices". With the expansion of the restaurant, there is now a team of talented young chefs who prepare all the meals on the premises using only the freshest ingredients sourced locally wherever possible. The Royal Oak is one of only a handful of inns in the South West of England that have been awarded four stars by the English Tourist Council for its hospitality, refreshments, and food.
The Royal Oak is also entered in the good pubs guide and has been in the good beer guide for the last three years.
The Ferry Inn, Salcombe
If your idea of a good pub is a great beer garden with outstanding views, then the Ferry Inn at Salcombe would suit your taste.
It's a fine place to while away a summer's day watching the boats go by.
The great thing about South Devon, though, is that there are hundreds of good places to eat and drink, just waiting to be found. That's half the fun of it!
Above: A sample of South Devon pubs
