Bishopsteignton, Devon

Bishopsteignton is a thriving village situated on the banks of the Teign Estuary in South Devon approximately 2 miles from Teignmouth and 4 miles from Newton Abbot. The village has many local amenities including a Hairdressers, Garage, Golf Club, Post Office/Chemist, Store, Garden Centre, Church, Village Hall, one other Public House, a Hotel, Vineyard and a well-regarded Primary School. The nearby seaside town of Teignmouth has two sandy beaches, promenade and Pier together with a wide range of shops and amenities including a Lidl store, Morrisons and also a main line Railway Station. The A380 linking South Devon to Exeter and beyond is less than a five minute drive from the village.

The Ring of Bells is an attractive Grade II listed, semi-detached building with painted stucco elevations under a pitched slate roof with a south facing veranda and terrace to the front of the property. The building is believed to have been designed by the local architect John Nash (who is famous for remodelling Buckingham Palace and Marble Arch) in the 1800s. The Ring of Bells is a popular Village Inn operated in a traditional style and very much at the heart of the local community. The Inn is well known for its inviting atmosphere with an open fire in the winter or al fresco entertainment overlooking the Estuary during the summer months. The Ring of Bells has a popular and wide ranging menu including speciality artisan pizzas, popular fish ‘n’ chips evening on Fridays and Sunday Roast, complimented by a good selection of real ales and appealing wines.