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The Old Inn

The Square | Drewsteignton, EX66QR, England
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The Old Inn
Ranked #10 of 77 Exeter B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Horsham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Just returned from three day stay at the Old Inn following a week's holiday in Cornwall plus one day stay on our journey down. Missing you already and cuddles with dogs and Socks. Thank you Anthea and Duncan for looking after us so well, for suggesting the walk to Castle Drogo and instructions on how to get there which gave... More

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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Visited again to celebrate a friends birthday. The food was exceptional and the service from Anthea was more than one would expect. The rooms are very very nice and we had such a good time. It deserves a michelin star. More

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Teignmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We enjoyed yet another dinner, bed and breakfast at The Old Inn, Drewsteignton. We were welcomed by the hostess, Anthea and two dogs, Tyne and Teign and arrived to see the small village bathed in early evening sunshine. The village is very pretty with the church at one end, a quaint pub, post office and The Inn and some beautiful... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We'd heard good things about the restaurant at the Old Inn and we weren't disappointed. The welcome is warm and includes being greeted by the two dogs, Tyne and Teign. Socks the Cat ignored us but retained his place on one of the settees. This first room doubles as a bar and has comfy sofas and chairs. There are two... More

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devon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Duncan is a very good chef. the place is very homely.My only concern is that after 3 visits this year,the menu doesnt change much.with only 4 choices on the menu it would be nice to something new on the menu.Since our last meal we have been out 3 times else where purly for this reason. More

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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Had my birthday meal here last week with friends. We had eaten at the Duncan ( the chef and proprietor's ) previous resturant in Chagford. However, this has taken his cooking to a new level. The food is much more refined and I am really surprised it that he does not have a Michelin star. We have eaten in lots... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

WOW! We stumbled upon the Old Inn on a wet and rainy late August evening. Immediately we were greeted at the door by Anthea and seated in front of the roaring fire with a pint of ale each. Their two lovely labradors and cat make for adorable evening companions, as we waited for our dinner which we picked from the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

22 Mill St was my favourite place on earth - perfectly executed Michelin star cooking minus the ponce. My mission was to visit every time I was down from London visiting family in Exeter. So I was pretty inconsolable a few years ago when Duncan sold up and vanished in a puff of motorbike exhaust. Expectation was equally high yesterday... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011

This review is for the restaurant at the Old Inn and not the lodgings. My wife and I enjoyed a superb meal at the Old Inn after seeing Jay Rayner's review in The Observer. We were not disappointed. A charming environment and wonderful service made for a really special evening. Our thanks to Duncan, Charlotte as well as Teign &... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

Pampered from the moment of our arrival, we stayed two nights in a lovely room. The breakfast might have been mistaken for the evening's haute cuisine. Dinner was truly astounding. We chose different dishes at each course and sampled each other's. Everything was perfect. Friendly and entertaining informality combined with comfort and the aforementioned pampering made this an ideal stay... More

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The Square | Drewsteignton, EX66QR, England
Price range (per night):* RM345 - 395

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