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Old Church House Inn, Torbryan

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13th-century inn and hotel opposite the classic village church, it is part thatched and Grade II* listed. It has inglenook fireplaces, bread oven and gleaming horse brasses, creating an atmosphere of complete tranquillity.

Winter Hours: 2.30-10.30 Mon-Fri; Midday-10.30 Sat & Sun

Historic Interest

Oldest bread ovens in the UK

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Teignbridge District
Last updated
15/09/2021
Last surveyed
05/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SDE/263
Asset of Community Value

Late 15th or early 16th century Church House. The original three public rooms are the present public bar on the right, the small room in the middle and the lounge on the left and have been like this for 30 years. The bar counter originally went across both right and middle rooms so the existing counter and reception hatch are modern, but the bar back looks old. At the upper end on the right is a very old impressive stud-and-panel screen which incorporates a bench and an old stone fireplace. There are no bar fittings in the middle area, which is where the gents were originally behind - now a small dining room. A door leads into the homely lounge with a splendid old stone inglenook fireplace with large oven, beam and plank ceiling, and settees and armchairs. Bar on the right has a lapped wood counter of no great age. There are eight small public rooms altogether. Possibly a try also for the screen?

Late 15th or early 16th century Church House. The original three public rooms are the present public bar on the right, the small room in the middle and the lounge on the left and have been like this for 30 years. The bar counter originally went across both right and middle rooms so the existing counter and reception hatch are modern, but the bar back looks old. At the upper end on the right is a very old impressive stud-and-panel screen which incorporates a bench and an old stone fireplace. There are no bar fittings in the middle area, which is where the gents were originally behind - now a small dining room. A door leads into the homely lounge with a splendid old stone inglenook fireplace with large oven, beam and plank ceiling, and settees and armchairs. Bar on the right has a lapped wood counter of no great age. There are eight small public rooms altogether. Possibly a try also for the screen?

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