About Us

The Court Farm Inn is a character filled 17th Century Devon Longhouse, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Abbotskerswell. The Court Farm Inn provides an enjoyable dining experience with locally sourced restaurant quality food and the service to match. All tastes are catered for, from a romantic candle lit three course meal, to a casual bar snack with the whole family in the beautiful beer garden. The friendly staff also offer an exciting specials board with mouth watering freshly cooked favourites, which are updated regularly. Behind the bar you can also find local real ales and a selection of fine wines.

The Court Farm Inn is also perfectly suited for parties, buffets, BBQ's, business meetings and wedding receptions. Our very capable chefs can also accommodate for any allergies or other requirements, just let us know when you book. The Court Farm Inn is located just two miles from Newton Abbot and seven miles from the sea side resort of Torquay. Highly noted for its food and real ales in the Good Pub Guide, the Court Farm is most definitely a place worth visiting.

Abbotskerswell was once owned by Ethelhilda, one of King Alfred's daughters. She owned the main manor house in Saxon times, some sixteen centuries ago. In this time period the area that is now known as Abbotskerswell, was known as Cress Springs in the Abbot of Sherborne. Sometime later in 1806, Abbotskerswell was recorded in the Doomsday book under the name of 'Carswelle'. From this the name Abbotskerswell derived some years later.

The Court Farm also plays host to the infamous 'Lady in Grey', this is a ghost that has been sighted on more than one occasion in the pub itself. Fear not though, it has been said that she just pops by from time to time to enjoy a night cap. The 'Lady in Grey' plays second fiddle to Abbotskerswells most famous criminal, Jon Lee was convicted in 1884 for the murder of Miss Emma Keyes. He was taken to the gallows at Exeter Prison where he was to be executed. However the day of his execution did not go to plan when the gallows failed to open three times, Jon was subsequently reproved and served his sentence in prison and on release ran off with the circus. Nowadays it is thought that Jon Lee or 'the man who couldn't be hung' can be seen wondering around the village in formal dress including a top hat, so keep your eyes peeled.