Situated in Kingsbridge, Church House Inn, Churchstow is a historic bed and breakfast that features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy water sports facilities and a garden. It is set 36 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and offers a housekeeping service. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units include a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. Canoeing can be enjoyed nearby. Watermans Arms is 19 km from Church House Inn, Churchstow, while Totnes Castle is 21 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 68 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good choice at breakfast Food in restaurant excellent Lovely view from room Separate entrance to accommodation
  • Lawrence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vegetarian breakfast was good. Location was handy for driving out to visit other places. Vegetarian evening meals were very good. Room was clean and bed comfy. Friendly staff. Could come and go as we pleased during stay.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, lovely room, very clean, nice comfy bed for a good night sleep. Varied menu choice in the restaurant serving excellent food.
  • Bill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is my second visit to Church House Inn, again excellent stay, i tried the food in the bar and it was fantastic. the atmosphere is great and the staff are polite helpful and courteous,
  • David
    Portugal Portugal
    Inn with comfortable rooms in good location for surrounding area, very good bar area and delicious well cooked and imaginative food
  • Stephanie
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    The staff were very kind,helpful and friendly. The room was immaculate and very comfortable..slept like a log. Food excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.Good value for money.
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast with a wide choice. Good location. Very pleasant room with everything we needed
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked everything about our stay, lovely location, super helpful and kind staff, beautiful and very clean room with comfortable bed, delicious food. Perfect! We will return !
  • Charmian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved fresh milk, iced water, comfy beds and super shower.
  • S
    St
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent friendly staff. Clean comfortable room. Great breakfast.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 186 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our Team pride themselves on offering a personal, friendly service where nothing is too much trouble to deliver for you. Our kitchen Team lead by our Head Chef are passionate about serving up the very best of local produce. The South Hams has a wealth of seriously good food right on its doorstep, our menus are tailored to tap into this ever growing supply on a daily basis supporting local farms and producers wherever we can. Serving a mix of contemporary and classic dishes. Please note that the restaurant and pub are closed on Sunday evenings, all day Mondays and Tuesdays. Our rooms are still open for Breakfast of course for Breakfast included rate guests on Mondays and Tuesdays. When arriving on a Sunday evenings or Monday and Tuesdays your keys will be left in a key safe for you to access your room, leaving you free to come and go as you please. It is important that you indicate an expected time of arrival to ensure your keys are in place and provide a correct contact mobile number in order that we can text you instructions as the building is not manned when closed. Free on-site parking.

Property information

Steeped in history, the Church House Inn, Churchstow, is a 13th Century pub, built as a rest house for Benedictine Monks from Buckfast Abbey it has been a hostelry of one kind or another all of its life. Bursting with unspoilt original charm and character, so rare to find, inglenook fireplace, log burners and beams a plenty, with legends of smuggling monks and tunnels down in the well in the main entrance, leading to the Church and beyond. We have 4 newly converted en-suite BandB rooms, built round the restrictions of a Grade 2 listing. Sorry no dogs allowed in our rooms. All perfectly formed for short breaks. Some parts date back to 13th Century, with low ceilings and doors, so please mind your head! Daily on-site management Daily housekeeping included in the room rate 1 night minimum stays available We have a range of dining options: The restaurant and bar is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Open for Residents Breakfast 7 days a week. Intimate tables for two, four and six A private dining room for up to 10 people - The Snug Restaurant dining room for groups of 14 - 50 groups. Our sun-filled Conservatory room accommodating sit down dining for up to 35 or an informal buffet for up to 50 people. Ideal for intimate days away, friend and family gatherings, celebrations, Wedding gatherings and more. In addition we have two outside dining areas, our patio and secret garden and our own car park, reserved spaces for residential guests.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in the beautiful South Hams an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With Dartmoor, Dartmouth, Salcombe & Totnes just a few of the delightful places to visit offering a range of activities to enjoy. With stunning beaches, Salcombe, Bantham, Burgh Island, Hope Cove to name just a few, paddleboarding, boating, kayaking & surfing paradise. Take a walk along the South West Coastpath, or take a walk or cycle along the many public footpaths & country lanes right outside our door.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Church House Inn
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Church House Inn, Churchstow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Church House Inn, Churchstow takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Church House Inn, Churchstow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Church House Inn, Churchstow

    • Room options at Church House Inn, Churchstow include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin

    • The prices at Church House Inn, Churchstow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Church House Inn, Churchstow is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kingsbridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Church House Inn, Churchstow is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Church House Inn, Churchstow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Church House Inn, Churchstow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Beach

    • Church House Inn, Churchstow has 1 restaurant:

      • Church House Inn