The Tradesmans Arms Scorriton, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JB

"I've not felt so unwelcome in any other pub ever. The greeting was less than welcoming but hey-ho, great view. Unfortunately our small dog escaped while we were sorting ourselves out. My husband got up and got her, the bar person pointed out she should be kept on her lead (she was but she had managed to pull it off my husband's foot.) Absolutely fair enough though, she shouldn't be on the loose! My husband was apologising but the response was surly at best. More apologies but the response was still short and we felt really unwelcome. My lager was cloudy but the response was that it was the glass (it wasn't- I'd cleared it) but the pint was replaced. It felt so frosty in the end, we finished our drinks outside to much banging going on within. She was clearly cross with us. We are not complainers but the atmosphere was horrible and we won't be back. Shame, view is beautiful."

"Great food, and the cider is rather decent too, landlord and landlady are fantastic!"

"2 stars because the chips were nice but an extra 50p because we asked for hot water to go with the pot of tea rather puts us off returning. we ordered a cheese and apple sandwich but a ham sandwich arrived the first time and the second effort was cheese and pickle but by then the chips were going cold so we ate it rather than send it back again. We were the only customers!"

"Just got back from a stay here - can’t recommend this place enough. Lovely location, fantastic views, fabulous food but most of all the owners & their staff made it a 100% enjoyable stay. They made us and our 2 dogs (even the grumpy one) feel completely welcome & comfortable & we’ll definitely be back. Thank you all for a peaceful couple of days of escape xx"

"Just returned home following a 3 night stay. Brilliant! The welcome on arrival was warm and friendly, the room was great. Full English breakfast was always amazing, local bacon and sausages. Evening meals were great on portions and food cooked really well (chips are insane!). Choice of beers, wines, ciders, spirits etc was really good (especially the wife's gins!) and everything good value. Staff were friendly, nothing too much trouble. For walkers, Kevin happy to collect/drop off to avoid relying on circular walks. Only regret, didn't stay for a Thursday, quiz night! (Devon Air Ambulance). Will rectify that next visit! Small, friendly, personal inn, just what we were after! Walking every day from the front door, car never moved! Will return for sure. One of those places you are torn between giving it the public recognition it deserves, but then wanting to keep it secret for yourself so no-one else finds out about it!"