Rotting windows and doors on the front let in gales of cold air and piling wet logs on to the woodburner didn’t help the chilly atmosphere in the bar lounge. Generally rundown and slightly grubby. Threadbare carpets, stained bath and, on our floor, the smell of industrial carpet cleaner. No hot water in the morning. Fabulous position, in wooded Exmoor valley and near the sea, but won’t be going back.

We went in for a drink/ coffee beer etc, and were served quickly, this is in a fantastic location for walkers and they welcome dogs in the bar area, they have decorated the restaurant area and it looks great although we did not eat here. Look forward to another visit and to have a meal.

I arrived at Longlands 5-10 minutes outside of Combe Martin last Monday where there had been torrential rain, rivers were overflowing and farmers were out looking for livestock! It was very bad and I didn't expect many rural places to be open. I stayed in the area for 4 days with my daughter her partner, the weather improved and we visited The Hunters Inn on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The Hunters Inn caters for all sorts of people on holiday (ramblers, sightseers, families on holiday, and welcomes dogs) and has several comfortable areas, lovely log fires and a very friendly laid back atmosphere and attentive and helpful staff plus some great beers and wine! As you would expect the restaurant area is in a separate room away from the lounge areas and is well laid out clean and tidy.
The restaurant had a good and varied menu at good prices, certainly not over the top! The meals we had were excellent as was the service and the chef even made up a dish that wasn't on the menu for me - nothing I can criticise and I would be the first to say if it was bad!
For me there was no bad odour not even after the worst storm for years, no damp type odour no doggy smells, nothing!
On both occasions we visited we got chatting to the locals and we had to drag ourselves away from great evenings. Budget allowing I’d certainly go back to stay at The Hunters Inn as a base to do some walking and photography.
Great location, great place, fab friendly staff, good food, reasonable prices and GREAT ATMOSPHERE.