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The Forest Inn, Dartmoor
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The Forest Inn
Restaurant Rating
Rating: 4.0/5
(10 votes cast)
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Hexworthy
Near Princetown
Dartmoor
PL20 6SD
Tel: 01364 631211
Proprietor: James and Irene Glenister
Hooves, Muddy Paws and Boots all welcome!
A haven for all those who love the outdoors and look forward to being well looked after with country inn hospitality.
Visit for lunch, dinner or a comfortable stay high on Dartmoor National Park and take advantage of the dramatic countryside round about.
The Forest Inn doesn't serve fast food either. It serves good, fresh food as fast as it can and yes, its worth a little wait!
Further Details
The inn started life in the 1850's as an angler's alehouse at which time Richard Cleave applied for a licence to sell ale and liquor.
Originally the inn was to be called the 'Forest Arms' but the name was changed a few minutes before applying for the licence. The original building was thatched but a fire in 1913 soon put paid to that.
Fortunately a small section to the right of the old building was left and this was then incorporated into the new refurbished, tiled inn that was re-opened in 1916In recent years the inn has been expanded which has meant the demolition of the last remaining section of the original structure.
The inn has always and continues to lay in the ownership of the Duchy of Cornwall, which they then lease out. The inn has the luxury of its own water supply from a spring, which is located to the side of the main building. Tradition has it that a man was digging near to the inn when all of a sudden water began to bubble up from the ground.
From that day it was said that this spring never ran dry. The same water source is still used now. By the 1920's 1the inn was owned by Trust Houses and in those days a single room would cost seven shillings and a double twelve shillings and sixpence. Breakfast would set you back three shillings and dinner five shillings!
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Children's Play Area:
No
Disabled Facilities:
Yes, ground floor only
Wheel Chair Access:
Yes, ground floor only
Parking:
Plenty of off road parking
Smoking Area:
No
Accommodation Website:
View Website
Accommodation:
Yes 10 well appointed rooms. 7 ensuite and 3 with private bathrooms.
Facts
Capacity:
60 inside and 30 outside.
Best Seats:
The Decked Patio on a summer day is a treat.
Wine List:
Good choice of well priced wine from around the world.
Price Range:
Starters from £4.00. Mains from £7.00 to £16.00 for the Kangaroo Steak.
Menu Summary:
Traditional Pub Grub with Daily Specials.
Vegetarian Options:
Yes, try the Homemade Six Bean Chilli, served with rice or the Oriental Vegetable Stir Fry
Sample Dish:
Try the Homemade Boozy Beef Pie, served with potatoes and vegetables or chips and peas or the Lamb Shank braised in red wine, rosemary, redcurrant and garlic, served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with vegetables on the side.
