Thelbridge Cross Inn Ltd, Exeter

The Thelbridge Cross Inn has been the hub of the community within the parish of Thelbridge for over 200 years. The owners, Bill & Ria Ball have researched local history, particularly that of the inn itself and the past pub landlords and their families. They have produced a historical portfolio which contains an abundance of old photographs, census records, newspaper clippings, anecdotes and stories which have been told by local residents and relatives of people who used to live there.

The inn has seven en-suite double bedrooms, which were built in 1989 in a conversion of an old hay-barn. All of the rooms are extremely clean and comfortable, with modern décor and furnishings. Guests will find excellent facilities including colour television, direct-dial telephone, tea & coffee making facilities and full central heating. A tourist board inspector described the bedrooms as "quite compact but good use has been made of the space available… very well decorated… the colour schemes are strong and create a contemporary feel to the rooms".

In June of 2004 we opened a new extension, a luxury 120-seater function suite. Named “Dukes”, it is custom-built to be the perfect venue for wedding receptions, conferences, and private functions, incorporating full sound-proofing, a private bar and climate-control air conditioning. The décor and furnishings are modern and luxurious, and the colour scheme is designed to integrate with themes or colours for particular events such as weddings. Coloured table linen can be hired to suit any occasion. Menus and functions will be individually tailor-made to guests’ specific requirements. We have a wide range of suggestions for menus at various prices available upon request.

You can located us from J27 of the M5, take the dual carriageway towards Tiverton for about 6 miles. Do not take the slip-road signed to Tiverton, instead, carry on until reaching a roundabout. Turn left at this roundabout, then right at the next mini-roundabout, then after passing Safeway on your left, turn right again at the next mini-roundabout. Then take the second left (signed to Witheridge) onto the B3137. Follow this road for 10 miles, through Withleigh and Nomansland. Just past Nomansland take the fork off to the left signed to Thelbridge. The Thelbridge Cross Inn is 2 miles further on the right.