The Church House Inn, Harberton — Restaurant in South Hams

We’re just back from a lovely week staying at the Church House Inn.||We arrived on Boxing Day evening and were met by our host, John, who showed us in and gave us a quick tour of the apartment. He also made a point of helping us with our bags and baggage. We’d asked for a table in the pub for an evening meal but were told that the pub was shut on Boxing Day evening, but John had left us a couple of meals in the fridge along with a couple of bottles of wine, which was a nice touch.|| The apartment is, basically, perfect. The entrance lobby is ideal for boots and coats. The lounge is comfortable and cosy. The kitchen is well equipped and fully functional including a nice fridge complete with a freezer which was handy for ice. The bedroom was lovely with a very comfortable bed and a roomy wardrobe. The bedside tables were useful with a lamp on each one. Off the bedroom is the spotless en-suite with a good shower and an ample supply of fluffy, white towels.|| The Church House Inn is a lovely pub with a nice atmosphere, pleasant staff and a good menu.|| I would recommend the place un-reservedly with its proximity to Totnes, the English Riviera, Plymouth...

We’re just back from a lovely week staying at the Church House Inn.||We arrived on Boxing Day evening and were met by our host, John, who showed us in and gave us a quick tour of the apartment. He also made a point of helping us with our bags and baggage. We’d asked for a table in the pub for an evening meal but were told that the pub was shut on Boxing Day evening, but John had left us a couple of meals in the fridge along with a couple of bottles of wine, which was a nice touch.|| The apartment is, basically, perfect. The entrance lobby is ideal for boots and coats. The lounge is comfortable and cosy. The kitchen is well equipped and fully functional including a nice fridge complete with a freezer which was handy for ice. The bedroom was lovely with a very comfortable bed and a roomy wardrobe. The bedside tables were useful with a lamp on each one. Off the bedroom is the spotless en-suite with a good shower and an ample supply of fluffy, white towels.|| The Church House Inn is a lovely pub with a nice atmosphere, pleasant staff and a good menu.|| I would recommend the place un-reservedly with its proximity to Totnes, the English Riviera, Plymouth...

This 13th century pub is strikingly, wonderfully old. Entering the principle room - a large long, wood clad, ceiling-beamed, candle lit dining hall with a grand fireplace at the far end - is like stepping back in time. The barman on our visit was young but highly competent and humourous. The draught selection was good (I had a local pale ale and a casked real ale) and the food menu well balanced. Aside from a quibble about my seafood linguine, there wasn't much to fault, and the fact the barman asked what we thought of our meal (and took on board our feedback) bodes well. There is outdoor seating to the front and, in a small patio replete with an array of sunflowers and a pizza oven, also to the back.

Located next to the church in the tiny, labyrinthine village of Harberton, this is a preciously bucolic spot. There's overflow parking next to the village hall and if you're driving a large car take care as the roads are very...