I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?

(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)

Dave

"Dave"  wrote in message 
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> I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
> and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not been 
> any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay Colours 
> last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>
> (BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>
> Dave


Sorry I can't actually answer the question 'cos I don't live down there but 
perhaps contact the Plymouth branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

http://www.plymouthcamra.co.uk/

I'm sure that they'll be only too pleased to help.

Mogweed.

On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:39:56 +0000 (UTC), Dave 
wrote:


>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>
>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>
>Dave


What do you mean by near? There is The Old Church House at Torbryan
which is probably less than 30 miles:
http://www.church-houseinn.co.uk/

Mr F.

"Dave"  wrote in message 
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> I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
> and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not been 
> any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay Colours 
> last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>
> (BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>
> Dave


Stayed here once.
http://tinyurl.com/97r78
Some more detail here.
http://www.fireworkmuseum.co.uk/batten.htm
Get a water taxi just outside across to the City.
Baz

On Tue, 06 Sep 2005 14:39:56 +0100, Dave  wrote:


> I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation  
> and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not  
> been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay  
> Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?



http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/

has about 30 on its list. I've used them for low-budget (it is only  
advancing years that make tents less appealing) accomodation and never had  
a bad'un. Mildmay appears to be the only true inn, but some accomodations  
have licensed bars and should you need to stroll down the road for  
fortification, I suspect you will find yourself within five minutes of a  
suitable hostelry.

John Schmitt

-- 
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"Dave"  wrote in message 
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> I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
> and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not been 
> any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay Colours 
> last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>
> (BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>
> Dave


You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the Nobody 
Inn at
Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, though 
the
A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether an 
Hotel would
do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley House 
hotel
at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old 
country
houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for drinking. 
These are all
convenient for Plymouth.
       I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live here, 
so all I can comment
on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower Inn, 
Slapton ( too far
probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston ( in 
small village
characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South 
Pool.
I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the 
Mildmay Colours, called
the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it.
You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as 
that's got a bit of character
is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm 
running out of nearby
ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it 
Ugborough??!! ).
Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is worth 
a look: a little way
from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.

have a look at this site, www.pub-rooms.co.uk/Southwest/Devon/devon.htm
and DYOR research1

Andy.

On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:39:56 +0000 (UTC), Dave wrote:


> I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
> and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
> been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
> Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?


How close does it have to be to Plymouth? Found an superb B&B just south of
Exeter earlier this year; about a mile or so down a single track road, in a
steeply wooded valley. Absolute peace and quiet. Village pub about a mile
away with an excellent and inspired menu.  

-- 
the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

Mr Fizzion wrote:

> On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:39:56 +0000 (UTC), Dave 
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>>
>>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>>
>>Dave
> 
> 
> What do you mean by near? There is The Old Church House at Torbryan
> which is probably less than 30 miles:
> http://www.church-houseinn.co.uk/
> 
> Mr F.
> 


Thanks, it looks good but unfortunately a bit too far

Dave

Andy wrote:

> "Dave"  wrote in message 
> news:dfk67c$351$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> 
>>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not been 
>>any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay Colours 
>>last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>>
>>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>>
>>Dave
> 
> 
> You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the Nobody 
> Inn at
> Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, though 
> the
> A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether an 
> Hotel would
> do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley House 
> hotel
> at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old 
> country
> houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for drinking. 
> These are all
> convenient for Plymouth.
>        I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live here, 
> so all I can comment
> on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower Inn, 
> Slapton ( too far
> probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston ( in 
> small village
> characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South 
> Pool.
> I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the 
> Mildmay Colours, called
> the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it.
> You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as 
> that's got a bit of character
> is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm 
> running out of nearby
> ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it 
> Ugborough??!! ).
> Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is worth 
> a look: a little way
> from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.
> 
> have a look at this site, www.pub-rooms.co.uk/Southwest/Devon/devon.htm
> and DYOR research1
> 
> Andy. 
> 
> 

Thanks Andy for the detailed reply (and everyone else!). I need to get 
in and out of Plymouth a few times so need to stay fairly near.
The Langdon Court and Kitley look great but a little too pricey, 
although I'll consult with SWMBO about Boringdon.
The pub-rooms site looks promising, I don't understand why I couldn't 
find it myself.

Dave

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> Andy wrote:
>> "Dave"  wrote in message 
>> news:dfk67c$351$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>>
>>>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>>>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>>>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>>>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>>>
>>>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>>>
>>>Dave
>>
>>
>> You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the 
>> Nobody Inn at
>> Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, 
>> though the
>> A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether 
>> an Hotel would
>> do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley 
>> House hotel
>> at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old 
>> country
>> houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for 
>> drinking. These are all
>> convenient for Plymouth.
>>        I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live 
>> here, so all I can comment
>> on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower 
>> Inn, Slapton ( too far
>> probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston 
>> ( in small village
>> characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South 
>> Pool.
>> I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the 
>> Mildmay Colours, called
>> the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it.
>> You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as 
>> that's got a bit of character
>> is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm 
>> running out of nearby
>> ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it 
>> Ugborough??!! ).
>> Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is 
>> worth a look: a little way
>> from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.
>>
>> have a look at this site, www.pub-rooms.co.uk/Southwest/Devon/devon.htm
>> and DYOR research1
>>
>> Andy.
> Thanks Andy for the detailed reply (and everyone else!). I need to get in 
> and out of Plymouth a few times so need to stay fairly near.
> The Langdon Court and Kitley look great but a little too pricey, although 
> I'll consult with SWMBO about Boringdon.
> The pub-rooms site looks promising, I don't understand why I couldn't find 
> it myself.
>
> Dave


OK, I would like to retract the Port Light Inn at Malborough from my list,
as apparently it's had a character bypass, but possibly add the Exeter Inn
at Modbury as a new candidate( DYOR ). The Boringdon Arms is the most 
convenient for
Plymouth on my list, it's actually on the outskirts. They've got a suit of 
armour
in the hallway, it's an old manor house type of place. I've never stayed 
there.

Andy.

The Wanderer  wrote in
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> 
> How close does it have to be to Plymouth? Found an superb B&B just
> south of Exeter earlier this year; about a mile or so down a single
> track road, in a steeply wooded valley. Absolute peace and quiet.
> Village pub about a mile away with an excellent and inspired menu.  
> 


OP be damned :-) - please tell me more! I was looking for somewhere to stay 
just outside Exeter myself. My email (despite its look) is valid if you 
don't wish to post.

-- 
Rod

Andy wrote:

> "Dave"  wrote in message 
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> 
>>Andy wrote:
>>
>>>"Dave"  wrote in message 
>>>news:dfk67c$351$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>>>>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>>>>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>>>>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>>>>
>>>>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>>>>
>>>>Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the 
>>>Nobody Inn at
>>>Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, 
>>>though the
>>>A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether 
>>>an Hotel would
>>>do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley 
>>>House hotel
>>>at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old 
>>>country
>>>houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for 
>>>drinking. These are all
>>>convenient for Plymouth.
>>>       I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live 
>>>here, so all I can comment
>>>on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower 
>>>Inn, Slapton ( too far
>>>probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston 
>>>( in small village
>>>characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South 
>>>Pool.
>>>I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the 
>>>Mildmay Colours, called
>>>the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it.
>>>You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as 
>>>that's got a bit of character
>>>is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm 
>>>running out of nearby
>>>ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it 
>>>Ugborough??!! ).
>>>Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is 
>>>worth a look: a little way
>>>from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.
>>>
>>>have a look at this site, www.pub-rooms.co.uk/Southwest/Devon/devon.htm
>>>and DYOR research1
>>>
>>>Andy.
>>
>>Thanks Andy for the detailed reply (and everyone else!). I need to get in 
>>and out of Plymouth a few times so need to stay fairly near.
>>The Langdon Court and Kitley look great but a little too pricey, although 
>>I'll consult with SWMBO about Boringdon.
>>The pub-rooms site looks promising, I don't understand why I couldn't find 
>>it myself.
>>
>>Dave
> 
> 
> OK, I would like to retract the Port Light Inn at Malborough from my list,
> as apparently it's had a character bypass, but possibly add the Exeter Inn
> at Modbury as a new candidate( DYOR ). The Boringdon Arms is the most 
> convenient for
> Plymouth on my list, it's actually on the outskirts. They've got a suit of 
> armour
> in the hallway, it's an old manor house type of place. I've never stayed 
> there.
> 
> Andy. 
> 
> 


Thanks again Andy. The Exeter Arms looks spot-on so I've just booked for 
the first night and will take pot-luck on the second.
BTW, there may be confusion between Boringdon Hall and Boringdon Arms - 
I should imagine it's the Hall that has the suit of armour. We may stay 
there on the second night if the Exeter Arms is disappointing.

Dave

Rod wrote:
.... snipped

> OP be damned :-)

.... snipped

This seems a little severe for my various misdemeanours, but time alone 
will tell.
;-)

Dave

On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:39:56 +0000 (UTC), Dave 
wrote:


>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any suggestions?
>
>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>

Drink It Yourself?

-- 
Frank Erskine

Dave  wrote in news:dfmm21$p68$2
@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com:


> Rod wrote:
> ... snipped
>> OP be damned :-)
> ... snipped
> 
> This seems a little severe for my various misdemeanours, but time alone 
> will tell.
> ;-)
> 

But I am glad that you appear sorted WRT accommodation. :-)

-- 
Rod

in 445187 20050907 203802 Rod  wrote:

>Dave  wrote in news:dfmm21$p68$2
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>
>> Rod wrote:
>> ... snipped
>>> OP be damned :-)
>> ... snipped
>>
>> This seems a little severe for my various misdemeanours, but time alone
>> will tell.
>> ;-)
>>
>But I am glad that you appear sorted WRT accommodation. :-)


D block?

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> Andy wrote:
>> "Dave"  wrote in message 
>> news:dfkco0$drg$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>>
>>>Andy wrote:
>>>
>>>>"Dave"  wrote in message 
>>>>news:dfk67c$351$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I'm trying to find (and failing) a pub near Plymouth with accommodation 
>>>>>and character for a couple of nights next week. Tourist info have not 
>>>>>been any use and I've spent hours on the web. I stayed in the Mildmay 
>>>>>Colours last time but would prefer somewhere different, any 
>>>>>suggestions?
>>>>>
>>>>>(BTW, there is a tenuous link to DIY)
>>>>>
>>>>>Dave
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>You don't say how far you are prepared to travel. For instance, the 
>>>>Nobody Inn at
>>>>Doddiscombeleigh is lovely, but it is nearer to Exeter than Plymouth, 
>>>>though the
>>>>A38 is accessible. I'm not sure how much you wish to spend, nor whether 
>>>>an Hotel would
>>>>do. For instance, the Langdon Court Hotel at Down Thomas, the Kitley 
>>>>House hotel
>>>>at Yealmpton and the Boringdon Arms at Turnchapel, Plymouth, are all old 
>>>>country
>>>>houses, and the first two for sure are open to non-residents for 
>>>>drinking. These are all
>>>>convenient for Plymouth.
>>>>       I don't stay in accomodation in the Plymouth area since I live 
>>>> here, so all I can comment
>>>>on is the character side of things. You might like to look at the Tower 
>>>>Inn, Slapton ( too far
>>>>probably ), the Church House Inn, Churchstow, The Dolpin Inn, Kingston 
>>>>( in small village
>>>>characterful, and not too far from Plymouth ), the Millbrook Inn, South 
>>>>Pool.
>>>>I believe there is a new eating type pub in Holbeton, across from the 
>>>>Mildmay Colours, called
>>>>the Dartmor Union Inn: I haven't been to it, so can't comment on it.
>>>>You could have a look a what's available in the village of Modbury, as 
>>>>that's got a bit of character
>>>>is within range of Plymouth, and has a few places you could stay. I'm 
>>>>running out of nearby
>>>>ideas, maybe the New Inn, Ermington would be worth a look ( or is it 
>>>>Ugborough??!! ).
>>>>Haven't been there myself, but maybe the Port Light Inn, Malborough is 
>>>>worth a look: a little way
>>>>from Plymouth, but a lovely drive.
>>>>
>>>>have a look at this site, www.pub-rooms.co.uk/Southwest/Devon/devon.htm
>>>>and DYOR research1
>>>>
>>>>Andy.
>>>
>>>Thanks Andy for the detailed reply (and everyone else!). I need to get in 
>>>and out of Plymouth a few times so need to stay fairly near.
>>>The Langdon Court and Kitley look great but a little too pricey, although 
>>>I'll consult with SWMBO about Boringdon.
>>>The pub-rooms site looks promising, I don't understand why I couldn't 
>>>find it myself.
>>>
>>>Dave
>>
>>
>> OK, I would like to retract the Port Light Inn at Malborough from my 
>> list,
>> as apparently it's had a character bypass, but possibly add the Exeter 
>> Inn
>> at Modbury as a new candidate( DYOR ). The Boringdon Arms is the most 
>> convenient for
>> Plymouth on my list, it's actually on the outskirts. They've got a suit 
>> of armour
>> in the hallway, it's an old manor house type of place. I've never stayed 
>> there.
>>
>> Andy.
>
> Thanks again Andy. The Exeter Arms looks spot-on so I've just booked for 
> the first night and will take pot-luck on the second.
> BTW, there may be confusion between Boringdon Hall and Boringdon Arms - I 
> should imagine it's the Hall that has the suit of armour. We may stay 
> there on the second night if the Exeter Arms is disappointing.
>
> Dave

Aah yes, Boringdon Hall is the place I meant, it's in Plympton, The 
Boringdon
Arms is a couple of miles away.

Good Luck,

Andy.