The Old Court House


The Old Court House is a traditional thatched country Inn, dating from 1633 with many interesting features to view within this Grade 2 listed building, including an original 'Royal House of Stuart' Coat of arms (Charles 1). Savour the sensation of 'time stood still', the peace and tranquillity of a traditional Inn..

A good range of traditional ales and ciders are available from the Bar and we are open for food and drink all day, every day. Meals from our extensive menu (many home made dishes) can be served in the Bar, in our quiet Dining Room or in the pretty cobbled Courtyard garden.

We offer both serviced and un-serviced accommodation. There is a Four Poster bed in the 'Coat of Arms' room, a Family Room which is en-suite (1 double bed + single bed) and a cot is provided if required. We also offer a self contained Flat, equipped to a high standard (bed/sitting room,kitchen/diner and large bathroom) that sleeps up to six people, (1 double bed, 2 double bed-settees).

Our Skittle Alley and Function Room has a PEL (75 persons) serviced by its own Bar. Pool, Darts, Table Skittles, Shove h'penny and 'Karem' are also available. The locals will welcome you as warmly as resident hosts Sam and Paddy. Childrens Certificate and Supper Hour Extension in force.

Chulmleigh is a very pretty town with a village atmosphere, there are a number of walks, a well as a Golf Course and Equestrian Centre. The Old Court House is an ideal base for touring the area, with the contrasting Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks both within easy reach, as indeed are both the North and South Devon coasts. The RHS Garden at Rosemoor, Torrington and the National Trust house and gardens at Knightshayes,Tiverton are all nearby.

Old Court House Web Site