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The Old Inn is in the centre of Drewsteignton village, Lutyens' Castle Drogo is on the other side of the valley less than a mile away, the famous Drewe Arms pub is almost next door and the Two Moors Way passes the front door.
There are five very comfortable bedrooms, most are en suite and all have their own bathrooms, with televisions, kettles and hairdryers etc. Wifi for the workaholics, sofas and chairs and an open fire downstairs for those who want to relax.
You will find us listed in Alistair Sawday's British Bed & Breakfast Guide
Situated on the historic road from Exeter to Okehampton, Drewsteignton was long a busy stopping off point for travellers and traders. The wealth that went with this geographic good fortune helps to explain the high quality of the buildings in the village as well as the number of public buildings, such as The Old Inn and The Drewe Arms.
The Old Inn is a substantial building dating from the seventeenth century. With a large number of outbuildings at the back of the Inn, the property was obviously not short of custom, providing stabling, food, drink and accommodation to stagecoaches and mail coaches.
Coaching inns provided a vital link to inland transportation from the seventeenth century until the arrival of the steam engine, replacing tired teams of horses and extending hospitality to those travelling the roads. While coaching inns were normally spaced seven miles apart, distances could vary, particularly in more inhospitable or remote areas such as Dartmoor.
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