About this property

Historic Setting: Church House Inn in Churchstow offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, and TVs. Carpeted floors provide added comfort, while amenities such as housekeeping service and free on-site parking enhance convenience. Dining Options: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English and Irish, while lunch and dinner cater to diverse dietary needs. A bar offers a relaxing space for guests. Local Attractions: Located 68 km from Exeter International Airport, the inn is near attractions like Totnes Castle (21 km) and Dartmouth Castle (24 km). Activities such as fishing, canoeing, and cycling are available, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked a last minute break to South Devon having never been there before and were so happy to have found Church House Inn. It’s a lovely traditional old pub with rooms. Our room looked out onto the thatched cottage opposite. It was beautifully...
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect location, friendly staff, lovely clean room . definitely come back
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely inn and rooms - very comfortable stay! Self-check in was easy.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcoming staff. Easy to find. Fully equipped room, room was very clean and lovely decor, comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Good car park. We would have no hesitation in staying there again.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An interesting old building with a fascinating history - welcoming staff, great car park, location and quiet comfortable room. Good private guest access, extensive menu and bar. We will definitely stay here again.
  • Nancy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. There was plenty of parking & it was great to just go downstairs for dinner!
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Characterful, clean, comfortable and superb hospitality.
  • Annick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good quality, staff very helpful and friendly.
  • Christian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely pub with friendly staff and beautiful food , the room was immaculate and spotless will definitely return
  • Paulette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Breakfast and evening meal, good value for money and delicious.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 188 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our Team pride themselves on offering a personal, friendly service where nothing is too much trouble to deliver for you. Our kitchen Team lead by our Head Chef are passionate about serving up the very best of local produce. The South Hams has a wealth of seriously good food right on its doorstep, our menus are tailored to tap into this ever growing supply on a daily basis supporting local farms and producers wherever we can. Serving a mix of contemporary and classic dishes. Please note that the restaurant and pub are closed on Sunday evenings, all day Mondays and Tuesdays. Our rooms are still open for Breakfast of course for Breakfast included rate guests on Mondays and Tuesdays. When arriving on a Sunday evenings or Monday and Tuesdays your keys will be left in a key safe for you to access your room, leaving you free to come and go as you please. It is important that you indicate an expected time of arrival to ensure your keys are in place and provide a correct contact mobile number in order that we can text you instructions as the building is not manned when closed. Free on-site parking.

Property information

Steeped in history, the Church House Inn, Churchstow, is a 13th Century pub, built as a rest house for Benedictine Monks from Buckfast Abbey it has been a hostelry of one kind or another all of its life. Bursting with unspoilt original charm and character, so rare to find, inglenook fireplace, log burners and beams a plenty, with legends of smuggling monks and tunnels down in the well in the main entrance, leading to the Church and beyond. We have 4 newly converted en-suite BandB rooms, built round the restrictions of a Grade 2 listing. Sorry no dogs allowed in our rooms. All perfectly formed for short breaks. Some parts date back to 13th Century, with low ceilings and doors, so please mind your head! Daily on-site management Daily housekeeping included in the room rate 1 night minimum stays available We have a range of dining options: The restaurant and bar is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Open for Residents Breakfast 7 days a week. Intimate tables for two, four and six A private dining room for up to 10 people - The Snug Restaurant dining room for groups of 14 - 50 groups. Our sun-filled Conservatory room accommodating sit down dining for up to 35 or an informal buffet for up to 50 people. Ideal for intimate days away, friend and family gatherings, celebrations, Wedding gatherings and more. In addition we have two outside dining areas, our patio and secret garden and our own car park, reserved spaces for residential guests.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in the beautiful South Hams an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With Dartmoor, Dartmouth, Salcombe & Totnes just a few of the delightful places to visit offering a range of activities to enjoy. With stunning beaches, Salcombe, Bantham, Burgh Island, Hope Cove to name just a few, paddleboarding, boating, kayaking & surfing paradise. Take a walk along the South West Coastpath, or take a walk or cycle along the many public footpaths & country lanes right outside our door.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Church House Inn
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Church House Inn, Churchstow
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Church House Inn, Churchstow takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Church House Inn, Churchstow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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