Post-war, The Church House Inn has had many landlords. Pre-1959 it was owned by Doris and Harry Hibbs and then later between 1961 and 1975 by Tom and Edna Stevens. The Stevens’ served a simple menu of sandwiches, ploughman’s and pasties which were produced in a kitchen which is now our snug area. Between 1981 and 2000 Jon Godfrey and his wife Chris managed the Church House and back then it was famous for serving jacket potatoes with 100 different fillings! You name it, you could order it- from the more traditional toppings of beans and cheese or tuna, to some we would rather not try ourselves such as sardines with blue cheese! Heavitree Brewery based in Exeter took over on 25th June 1928 and the pub has seen many changes as well as different landlords. One thing which has always remained the same is our longest-serving guest Alan arriving every day at midday, and we’re always ready with his drink set out on the bar waiting for him.

Situated in the picturesque village of Stokenham, we’re ideally located between the popular towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge and just a short drive away from Slapton Sands and Torcross beach. We move with the seasons and are strong supporters of keeping things local. We pride ourselves on only using quality sourced ingredients which have been curated from some of the finest suppliers in the area; always fresh and ethically sourced. Our talented Head Chef and his team create delicious modern versions of pub classics with a large focus on meat dishes, grilled to perfection on our state of the art Josper Grill. Our ever-evolving menu also caters to a range of food intolerances and offers vegetarian and vegan options too. The newly renovated bar offers an extensive range of beverages; from fine wines to local real ales and cider and with the choice of our dog-friendly indoor setting, or our impressive outdoor space complete with new seating and a sail for cover, both options are perfect for a cosy catch up with friends and family. We offer the perfect base to explore the surrounding area with our 4 en-suite bedrooms which have been recently refurbished to the highest standard. Our rooms have bespoke hand-built feature walls and hand-crafted King-size beds with pocket sprung mattresses and luxury cotton linen. The brand-new bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers, and you will find tea and coffee making facilities in each room as well as flat-screen televisions.

We are situated right next to a beautiful Church.