OT: can anyone recommend an Inn with character near Plymouth?

[Dave]

I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?

(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)

Dave

[Mogweed]

Sorry I can't actually answer the question 'cos I don't live down there but perhaps contact the Plymouth branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

'm sure that they'll be only too pleased to help.

Mogweed.

[Mr Fizzion]

What do you mean by near? There is The Old Church House at Torbryan which is probably less than 30 miles:

F.

[Baz]

Stayed here once.

more detail here. a water taxi just outside across to the City. Baz

[John Schmitt]

about 30 on its list. I've used them for low-budget (it is only advancing years that make tents less appealing) accomodation and never had a bad'un. Mildmay appears to be the only true inn, but some accomodations have licensed bars and should you need to stroll down the road for fortification, I suspect you will find yourself within five minutes of a suitable hostelry.

John Schmitt

[Andy]

"Dave" wrote in message news:dfk67c$351$ [e-mail]...

You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the Nobody Inn at Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, though the A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether an Hotel would do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley House hotel at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old country houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for drinking. These are all convenient for Plymouth. I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live here, so all I can comment on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower Inn, Slapton ( too far probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston ( in small village characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South Pool. I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the Mildmay Colours, called the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it. You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as that's got a bit of character is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm running out of nearby ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it Ugborough??!! ). Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is worth a look: a little way from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.

have a look at this site,

and DYOR research1

Andy.

[The Wanderer]

How close does it have to be to Plymouth? Found an superb B&B just south of Exeter earlier this year; about a mile or so down a single track road, in a steeply wooded valley. Absolute peace and quiet. Village pub about a mile away with an excellent and inspired menu.

[Dave]

Thanks, it looks good but unfortunately a bit too far

Dave

[Dave]

Thanks Andy for the detailed reply (and everyone else!). I need to get in and out of Plymouth a few times so need to stay fairly near. The Langdon Court and Kitley look great but a little too pricey, although I'll consult with SWMBO about Boringdon. The pub-rooms site looks promising, I don't understand why I couldn't find it myself.

Dave

[Andy]

OK, I would like to retract the Port Light Inn at Malborough from my list, as apparently it's had a character bypass, but possibly add the Exeter Inn at Modbury as a new candidate( DYOR ). The Boringdon Arms is the most convenient for Plymouth on my list, it's actually on the outskirts. They've got a suit of armour in the hallway, it's an old manor house type of place. I've never stayed there.

Andy.

[Rod]

The Wanderer wrote in news:1wh88yxh89hnm.1x7sfkbgvxen5$. [e-mail]:

OP be damned :-) - please tell me more! I was looking for somewhere to stay just outside Exeter myself. My email (despite its look) is valid if you don't wish to post.

[Dave]

Thanks again Andy. The Exeter Arms looks spot-on so I've just booked for the first night and will take pot-luck on the second. BTW, there may be confusion between Boringdon Hall and Boringdon Arms - I should imagine it's the Hall that has the suit of armour. We may stay there on the second night if the Exeter Arms is disappointing.

Dave

[Dave]

Rod wrote: ... snipped

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This seems a little severe for my various misdemeanours, but time alone will tell. ;-)

Dave

[Frank Erskine]

Drink It Yourself?

[Rod]

Dave wrote in news:dfmm21$p68$2 @nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:

But I am glad that you appear sorted WRT accommodation. :-)

[Bob Martin]

D block?

[Andy]

Aah yes, Boringdon Hall is the place I meant, it's in Plympton, The Boringdon Arms is a couple of miles away.

Good Luck,

Andy.