The Duke of York is a proper British local pub in a building that's a good few hundred years old.
The staff and the locals are friendly and welcoming and the food is great.
Dont get upset that there's no lift to the upper level or at the absence of Aircon.
Just go with the flow
A fantastic find, we had a one night stay on way to Cornwall, the staff and food were excellent. The locals were all friendly and made you feel welcome
Landlord and staff very friendly and accommodating. Food very good. Building in need of updating and attention. Not suitable if you go to bed early as noise from bar can keep you awake. Bed very comfortable. Good breakfast
On arrival had to fight our way through customers eating and drinking in the pub and try and get the attention of the man behind the bar. No keys to rooms. A door from the bar took you to the staircase that anyone could access. No official parking, cars were all over the place on the narrow roan in Iddesleigh.
This is what I call a 'Proper Pub': great food, great atmosphere, not trying to be anything more than the true old style hostelry that is sadly disappearing from many of our towns and villages. I spent just the one night here; wish I could have stayed longer. Very comfy en suite room in this lovely old (listed?) 15th C stone and cob building that has not a straight line in any of its walls. Simple facilities, no fancy frills like complimentary toiletries or hair dryer, so ensure you bring your own if you stay. Wonderful old bedstead and brown antique furniture. I slept like a log.
The generous halloumi fajitas meal I had was terrific and great value at ÂŁ14. Afterwards I enjoyed a good beer or two sat at the bar chatting with locals. As a single female guest I felt very welcome and completely at home. I might have to move to Iddesleigh...