Centuries of Documented History
Explore 13 detailed historical articles from devon's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.
Nearby Bickleigh Bridge constructed.
Hosted mistresses of Charles II.
Visited by Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Cary Grant, and Agatha Christie.
Tavistock Abbey founded by Ordwulf, becoming one of the wealthiest religious houses in Devon.
Abbey church destroyed by Danish raiders, later rebuilt.
Becomes established community inn for locals and travellers
The Devil's Stone, for which the inn is named, has folkloric origins of great antiquity.
Annual tradition of turning the Devil's Stone on November 5th.
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Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel
The Lord Haldon Hotel in Dunchideock occupies the surviving north wing of the magnificent Georgian mansion Haldon House, built in 1735 by Sir George Chudleigh and later transformed by East India Company Governor Sir Robert Palk.
Fisherman's Cot By Marston's Inns
Built in 1933 as a fishing lodge, The Fisherman's Cot in Bickleigh, though relatively modern, sits in an ancient village and gained fame from Paul Simon's stay.
Lewtrenchard Manor
From Jacobean manor house to Victorian scholarly sanctuary, Lewtrenchard Manor's architectural evolution reflects the cultural transformation of English country houses across five centuries.
Royal Castle Hotel
The Grade II* listed Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth, built in 1639, boasts a history rich with royal patronage, from Charles II's mistresses to Queen Mary and later Queen Victoria.
The Bedford Hotel
The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock stands on grounds historically connected to the powerful Tavistock Abbey, dissolved in 1539. Built in the 1800s as a retreat for the Dukes of Bedford, the hotel embodies centuries of Devon's turbulent and fascinating history.
The Burrator Inn
Trace the fascinating transformation of The Burrator Inn from exclusive hunting lodge to community hub, set against the dramatic backdrop of Burrator Reservoir's construction and Dartmoor's changing fortunes.
The City Gate Hotel
The remarkable transformation of a Georgian coaching inn into a modern boutique hotel, chronicling architectural changes, social evolution, and the preservation of heritage through centuries of change.
The Devil's Stone Inn
The Devil's Stone Inn in Shebbear, a 17th-century coaching inn, derives its name and much of its mystique from the ancient 'Devil's Stone' located in the village, a site of annual folkloric tradition.
The George Inn
The remarkable 570-year history of The George Inn, from its monastic origins through devastating fire to triumphant rebuilding
The George Inn
The dark history of The George Inn and its connection to paranormal activity
The Old Church House Inn
The Old Church House Inn in Torbryan, Devon, is an ancient hostelry with parts dating to 700 AD, built by church masons and featuring a secret tunnel, Armada panelling, and links to historical figures like Henry VIII.
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in South Zeal is not just Devon's oldest heritage inn but a site of continuous human activity for millennia, from its prehistoric standing stone to its time as a Benedictine monastery and coaching inn.
The Three Crowns
Trace the architectural transformation of this Grade II* listed building from Sir John Whiddon's 16th-century manor house through its evolution into one of Devon's premier historic coaching inns.
Dunchideock, Devon
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Bickleigh, Devon
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Lewdown, Devon
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Dartmouth, Devon
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Tavistock, Devon
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Dousland, Yelverton, Devon
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Exeter, Devon
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Beaworthy, Devon
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Hatherleigh, Devon
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Newton Abbot (Torbryan), Devon
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South Zeal, Devon
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Chagford, Devon
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