My Husband and I stumbled upon the Ring 'o Bells whilst exploring in November, and my word what a find. We had the most wonderful welcome from Simon, the Land Lord, and enjoyed the most delicious lunch and hospitality. We decided we had to come back and stay! Which we did for a pre-Christmas break. Best decision ever! We bought... more

The problem with never booking anything in advance, and just roaming where the fancy takes you means that you can never be sure of quite what sort of a stay you will have. Having spent a dire night in a Best Western Hotel in Salisbury the night before, we felt sure we couldn't fail to do better. We came across... more

As locals, we have seen the Ring of Bells have a variety of chefs over the years, but new owners and chef Andy have certainly got things sorted. We have visited several times recently and each time have been really delighted by the menu - last night we enjoyed the pheasant and duck which was just delicious! Apparently the Baileys... more

Only went there for dinner so couldn't comment about rooms. Gorgeous locally sourced food, delicious wines and local ales, friendly welcoming staff, and real find. Can't wait to go back. Best thing about staying in Bovey Castle! more

We arrived late, and after getting help with directions on the way (it's a bit off the beaten track) we were welcomed by the landlord and became instant locals. The cosy pub is the perfect place for a drink after a long drive, with good beer and friendly staff and customers. The room was charming and had a lot of... more

We have just spent a memorable weekend at North Bovey and the Ring O' Bells must surely rate as one of the most picturesque and outstanding village pubs in the country. From the moment we arrived Simon and his staff made us extremely welcome and the evening meal was a triumph - the locally sourced food on the menu was... more

This is the third time I've stayed at the Ring of Bells in North Bovey - the first two times were in 2003 and 2006 and both times the experience was pleasant. Looking at some reviews from around 2008 it sounds like this establishment went through a bad patch, but seems to have come out of it very well. This... more

Last time (2008) I went to the Ring of Bells under the then management it was dead in the water. I was even informed by a local present that night, that it was the only two story tent in the UK. A look outside at the roof explained all. The thatch had all but gone and was covered in a... more

Ignore the older reviews; the new owners of this inn have clearly put a lot of love and effort into smartening this place up while managing to keep the charm of the building alive. This is an absolutely beautiful inn in a stunning little village. We could only stay one night unfortunately but will definitely go back. The room (number... more