New Inn, Coleford (Devon)

A 13th century thatched Inn with modern amenities.

Summary 13th century buildings (or older) Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's games Children's highchairs DVD library

Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar Nearby recreations Recommended walks Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

The New Inn Coleford is a traditional thatched Freehouse, Grade II listed and of 13th century origins. It has spacious ensuite AA 4 star bedrooms and is found in the centre of a Conservation village in rural Devon's rolling green hills, yet only 10 miles from the Cathedral City of Exeter.

Quarry stone floors, old beams, brass, cushioned window seats and a roaring real log fire all give the interior a warm, comfortable, relaxed ambience. The six ensuite B&B rooms are spacious and full of character with fluffy towels, flatscreen TV and DVD and hospitality tray.

Being situated between Dartmoor and Exmoor in the middle of Devon, there are spectacular coastlines and scenery in every direction and plenty of historic places to visit within an hour or so. 

History to the present day

The New Inn is a charming, 13th century building of white rendered old cob walls under a wheat read thatched roof and with the river Cole running along one wall, the original ford would have been directly in front of the Inn. The stream is now breached by an attractive little rounded stone bridge. In one part of the building which was once an open sided barn, you can see structural beams running from the floor to the first floor ceiling which support the roof. The New Inn has been acknowledged by English Heritage as a building of particular interest and has therefore been given a Grade II listing.

Tales are told of the Inn being a monk's retreat in the early Middle Ages and of the resident ghost of one, Sebastian. Carole and George, the owners, have yet to make his acquaintance.

During the days of the English Civil War, Charles I is supposed to have reviewed his troops whilst standing under the porch of Spencer Cottage, almost next door to the Inn, before one of the last scurmages at the next village of Bow. Spencer Cottage is still standing.

Food and Drinks

An English breakfast is included and cooked to order but also on offer are muesli, fruit, yoghurts - smoked haddock and kippers. All eggs are free range and local as is the delicous bacon.

Lunch and dinner is served seven days a week with a blackboard menu in the Bar listing the current offering and regularly changes according to the season and the market offerings. The Bar is open from 12 noon to 2.30pm and from 6.00pm to 11.00pm.

On the last Friday of each month from April to October, a Pig Roast is held which must be pre-booked in order to get a table.

Grounds and gardens

The garden contains a covered arbour area where a delightful old wisteria cascades down with greenery and purple blooms in early summer. On the other side, the garden has paved flagstones as well as a grass and a decking area under the weeping willow by the babbling stream. In summertime there are enormous hanging baskets of flowers all around and at night, both the garden and the car park have outside lighting. Solid teak furniture and parasols complete the picture.

Other facilities

Internet Access is available in some rooms only. A DVD in-house library is available for your use and various board games in the Bar, like Chess and Scrabble with a dart board in one of the corners.

A large car parking area for guests is at the rear of the Inn.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The New Inn, Coleford, Nr. Crediton, Devon, EX17 5BZ, United Kingdom

Address: New Inn, Coleford, Nr Crediton, Devon EX17 5BZ

Check In: From 1.30pm Check Out: By 10.30am Flexible arrival and departure times will normally be accommodated.  

Directions: The Inn is 2 miles off the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple main road.

Once in Crediton, carry straight on towards Barnstaple. The road follows a slow long incline for about 3 miles and when it levels out ahead, you will see a turning signposted off and dropping down to the left. At this junction, we have both a White and Red New Inn sign and a brown tourist signpost to The New Inn. Follow this road for 2 miles straight, until it dips down into the valley. After a sharp corner and a 30 mph sign, The New Inn is suddenly on your right. Swing into the car park and follow the signs for the Hotel Reception.

More photos of New Inn, Coleford

Homemade Desserts!	King size Beds!	View To Bridge	In the village	Garden/Car park
The Courtyard	Thatched Front Porch	East Wing / Lane	Towards New Inn	Willow by Stream
Red Ruby Steaks!	Warm Duck Salad!	The Bridge Bar	In the Restaurant	Our Talking Parrot - "Captain"
Coleford in Snow!	Jazz Evening!	The Car Park.	In Bloom!	The Back Garden