About Bearslake Inn - Country Pub

The Secret Garden

Almost every customer who stops at our idyllic Country Inn says the same words to us when they leave: "I drive past here all the time, and I never knew that this was here." Hard to believe, right? But it's true. We may have one of the most photographed Traditional Pubs in the National Park, but our Country Pub garden is something of a secret in these parts. At almost 250 feet, complete with its own babbling brook and stunning moorland views, we think more people should be in the know.

In 2019, we added to the garden's charm with an outside bar area, perfect for enjoying the atmosphere of one of Dartmoor's finest Family Pubs or relaxing in our cosy Pub Restaurant setting. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our welcoming Local Pub atmosphere promises to make your experience unforgettable.

If walls could speak

Bearslake Inn is a historic 13th century building packed full of local history. The oldest part of the Inn is the country pub & bar and the first room to the left when you enter through the front door and was originally a Devon Longhouse. The longhouse is a dual purpose building providing both human and animal shelter under one roof. What is now the bar would have once been the Shippen (animal accommodation). The entrance hall is part of the original Cross Passage comprising a front and back door, separating the human accommodation which would have been to the left of the main door and is now the first of our cosy bar rooms.