the pub offers a relaxed restaurant that serves sunday roast, and a bar with a beer garden. there's a 4-poster bed in 1 room, and a family room offers bunk beds. dogs are welcome for a fee and with prior notice. set in a 17th-century coaching inn with oak beams, this traditional pub with rooms is 3 miles from the a38 road, 16 miles from dartmoor national park and 15 miles from the ancient landmarks of exeter. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. low-key rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. full english breakfast and parking are complimentary Exeter Airport 26 min
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