The Sloop Inn - 3-Star Hotel in Kingsbridge (Devon), England

The Sloop Inn offers outdoor seating in a unique pony paddock setting, a feature not found at most seaside pubs. The on-site bar serves extensive drink offerings including local ales and imports, while the restaurant provides sea views from its dining area. Guests have access to a garden and outdoor furniture, with CCTV in place for security.

Room configurations include family suites, Superior Double Rooms, Budget Double Rooms, and Small Double Rooms, all with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Each unit is equipped with a tea/coffee maker, and rooms offer views of the estuary or countryside depending on location. The building dates from 1312, so some rooms have narrow stairs and compact layouts.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is served each morning, with generous portion sizes and locally sourced seafood featured on the evening menu. The restaurant is known for its mussels, fish and chips, and homemade steak and ale pie, all cooked fresh. Guests also receive a complimentary house wine on certain bookings, and the bar stocks St Austell ales.

The inn sits 2 km from Yarmer Beach and a short walk from Bantham Beach, one of South Devon's best beaches. It is 41 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and within 30 km of Dartmouth Castle, with coastal walks accessible directly from the property. The nearby village of Kingsbridge offers additional amenities, though the inn's access road is narrow and single-track.

The Sloop Inn allows dogs with a small fee, and pets are welcome in the bar and some guest rooms. Family rooms and kids' meals are available, making it a suitable choice for groups with children. The property provides a children's menu and prompt dining service with attention to dietary needs.

History: 700-year-old inn dating from 1312

Location: 2 min walk to Bantham Beach

Dining: Full English breakfast & locally caught seafood

Pet-Friendly: dogs allowed for a small fee

Rooms: Family suites, Superior Doubles, Budget Doubles