Village Inns
The Lion Inn
was originally the Guildhall or village meeting house. It was also once referred to as the manor house and used as a local court house. The original building, parts of which still survive, dates back to the 13th century and consisted of a great hall with a central fireplace. Around the courtyard at the rear of the building were the granaries, sheds for cattle and other outbuildings. It is likely that it was always used as a hostelry for travellers, later becoming an inn before 1600 when it was known as the Red Lion after the coat of Arms of the Jeffreyes family of Homme Castle.
News......... The Lion is now under new ownership.
The new owners, Steve Hickman and
Andy Probyn, plan to keep the bar area open while refurbishment work is carried out on the
building.
Plans include serving good quality food, rooms available for B&B and the pub
as the 'focal point' for the community.
For further details, telephone: (01886) 812 975
The New Inn
is located on the Old Road on Clifton hill where customers are assured of a warm welcome from Dave Jackson and Shelagh Grant. Despite its name, the New Inn dates back several centuries. For many years it was known as Shortlands, serving cider and ale to anyone who stopped by on their way to and from the village. Today, it offers a wide range of excellent food in its newly refurbished bar and restaurant area as well as providing a take-away service.
To book, telephone: (01886) 812 226
Latest Update: 26 June 2010
