We’re lucky enough to have some great pubs nearby.
Why not try some of these while you stay?
(ordered by distance from Ley Farm Cottages)
Kings Arms, Stockland
The Kings Arms in Stockland is just over a mile walk from Ley Farm Cottages, or you can drive and use the car park located behind. It’s dog friendly and was taken over by a new landlord in Spring 2024. It offers a great seasonal menu and local ales.
For bookings email info@kingsstockland.co.uk or call 01404 613254. Check them out on instagram or check latest opening hours here (usually closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
The Yarcombe Inn, Yarcombe
*** Update *** The Yarcombe Inn has been refurbished inside and reopened with new landlords in charge on 13th June 2025. They are only open for drinks for now (Tuesday to Sunday) but the landlords Justine and Kieran are very friendly and the pub has a great atmosphere.
The Yarcombe Inn is just 25-30 minutes walk from Ley Farm Cottages along a quiet lane. Find out more on their facebook page here.
The Flintlock Inn, Marsh
The Flintlock is a lovely family-run pub just off the A303. It’s dog friendly in the bar and has a huge back garden, and plenty of parking too. It’s about a 1.5-2hr walk from Ley Farm Cottages – perfect to walk off your lunch.
The Flintlock currently has limited opening hours (closed during June 2025, and then open Friday night for drinks, and Sunday lunch for pre-booked food only). To check the latest or to book, call 01460 234403 or look on their Facebook page. We can definitely recommend the food at the Flintlock Inn!
Tuckers Arms, Dalwood
The Tuckers Arms is a 12th century thatched pub with a good sized front and back garden. It serves quality food and is dog friendly, and has managed to retain its old charm inside. They also have an amazing collection of miniatures!
You can check opening hours here and book a table by calling them on 01404 881342. There’s a bit more information on their facebook page.
The Sidmouth Arms, Upottery
The Sidmouth Arms is about 1.5-2 hrs walk from Ley Farm Cottages and features in some of our longer walks. It’s a spacious dog-friendly pub and has plenty of parking if you prefer to drive. They are one of the only pubs close by who serve breakfast on a Friday.
Check their opening hours here and call 01404 861252 to book a table. Latest information is updated on their Facebook page – they are very popular so we recommend booking in advance.
The Cotley Inn, Wambrook
The Cotley Inn is a Grade II listed building just over the county border in Somerset and was first used as a public house in 1867. It’s well known for serving excellent food. They have a lovely garden and plenty of parking, and are dog friendly. It’s about a 2hr walk from Ley Farm Cottages – look on our Walks page to find a route.
Check out their website for more information, and opening hours and to book a table online (we recommend booking as they are very popular). Alternatively you can call them on 01460 62348. Here’s a link to their Facebook page too.
The Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood
Unfortunately the Candlelight Inn is currently closed.
The York Inn, Churchinford
The York Inn is across the border in Somerset and won ‘Somerset Pub of the Year 2023’ and ‘South West Divisional Pub of the Year 2024’. It’s well known for good quality and good value food (especially their Sunday roast) and is dog friendly.
The York Inn’s opening hours can be found here and you can book a table online or call them on 01823 601333. Check them out on facebook as well.
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