A Warm Welcome
A picturesque setting complements the character of the idyllic thatched building. A local seasonal menu, paired with an informal dining experience & traditional country decor.
LOCAL PRODUCE
It has long been our belief that in order to produce the best food possible, we must use the freshest raw ingredients. We are supplied daily by some of the most prestigious farms and producers in the South-West as well as home-producing our own Aberdeen Angus beef from our farm in the neighbouring village Haccombe.
RICH CHARACTER
Situated at the heart of Coffinswell the much-loved 14th century thatched building is home an intimate dinning setting with original exposed beams, low ceilings and a roaring log fire creating a cosy atmosphere. Wines and beers are carefully selected to complement the experience, with real ales on tap for those enthusiasts. Gins from local distilleries in Salcombe & Dartmoor.
SEASONAL MENU
Serving quintessential British food, made primarily from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, such as fresh fish from Brixham & dairy produce from Sharpham, Totnes. Daily specials allow the chefs to take advantage of our own produce, paired with garden vegetables; as the season allows.
The Linny
The Linny dates back to the 14th Century. It is thought that it was built circa 1368 as two farm cottages. They belonged to Court Barton Farm which stands in the shadow of St. Bartholomew’s Church. The cottages, farm and surrounding land were owned by the Carew family until the 1940s. The extent of the original building can be seen by the two fireplaces at either end of the bar. In 1954, the cottages became vacant and a planning request for a Public House was submitted, but was shortly refused. A petition of signatures was compiled from villagers and local persons and a members Country Club was formed. ‘The Linny Club’ opened on 3rd July 1954 and got its name from Linhay, which is the name for a barn or outbuilding.
Coffinswell
The names of ‘Coffinswell’ and those of its neighbouring villages originated from the Anglo-Saxon period of 1066. In 1086 the Doomsday Book names a manor at Willa or Willie. It was situated three mi. from Newton Abbot and three mi. from the nearest coastline and comprised of 1035 acres of manorial land.
Its springs and wells give rise to two streams, Aller Brook and Doddawell, later known as Beersbrook which run through the village. Coffinswell was named after the unfailing springs of clear water that provided a good location for the homes of estate labourers, historically known as ‘The spring or well of the Coffyn family; Coffyn-His-Well’.