The Cott Inn.

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The Cott Inn.

The Cott Inn at Dartington, near Totnes is one of the oldest Inns in the UK and has been continuously licenced to sell ale since 1320 AD.

A charming thatched roof covers the 5 foot plus thick walls that are constructed of cobb (an ancient mix of clay mud, cow manure,straw and lime, then rendered with a lime plaster) it has certainly stood the test of time and still looks so pristine.

I have enjoyed many meals there washed down with the odd pint or two.

The Cott Inn. belongs to the following groups:

Cottage Style Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Cott Inn. by rodsfotos
  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Rod this image is superb, mine`s a pint and a packet of cheese and onion crisps!! (lol)

  • rodsfotos replied

    I’d be delighted to treat you to a pint there Colin, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Your style is unmistakable Rod and this superb shot follows the tradition. Wonderful photo and I see you’ve got a real West Australian sky there! Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    One of those rare days when we see the sun in Devon Peter, it has been a poor Summer with bad light and skies becoming the norm recently, many thanks mate,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Very good composition and lighting, well done

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ant,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Well captured Rodd.

    Been past this a few times. It looks a lovely pub.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Richard, you must go in next time.
    Have a look at Peter’s comment below,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Makes me homesick. beautiful photo.

  • rodsfotos replied

    We may not get good weather here Kala but there are a few things like these old inns that you must miss, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    I had to chuckle at Richard’s remark – been past it, he says LOL That’ll be the day when he actually goes PAST a pub!! Peter

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Your shots are amazing Rod and this is no exception.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Lyn, I hope you’re doing well,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Thanks Rod…...I’m just sooooooo bored with sitting about. lol

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Scotch & coke for me please. What a lovely shot

  • rodsfotos replied

    Scotch and coke coming up, thanks so much Chris,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautifully captured Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Barbara,
    Regards, Rod.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Rod this is such a great and wonderful photograph the scene is so pleasing and gorgeous. My word what a beautiful place….......... that England of mine

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sandra,
    Regards, Rod.

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    oh, superb shot, Rod :)))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Looks like I owe you a pint next time you’re passing this one then Nat, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Beautiful Rod, sadly i never happened upon this place when i was in the area a couple of years ago :(

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Should you come down again, I think you might enjoy a meal and a drink there, it’s a wonderful old Inn, many thanks Michael,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Oh, this is spectacular! Love this shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Corina,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    How charming this Cott Inn is! with lovely flowers in front and a great looking blue sky.A beautiful capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    I am sure you would enjoy a meal and a drink in there Henri, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Wonderful shot Rod, This in is a few years older than the Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island Bigbury.

  • rodsfotos replied

    I haven’t been to the Pilchard in years Don but have enjoyed it’s hospitality on numerous occasions, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    this image brings such a smile, Rod!!! Oh, how I wish I could recreate my visit to the lovely UK again … THIS time with a decent camera and a smattering of photographic understanding .. sigh … well, when i get homesick for GB, I’ll just come and visit with you here!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    We all have hidden treasures in all parts of the world Lois, so pleased that this slice of Old England kindles fond memories for you, hopefully you may return before too long for a vacation armed with your camera of course, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    What a lovely place to visit, great shot Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    It is indeed Ann, I’m sure you’d enjoy it, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    I have a friend who lives in Bacton in a thatched house that was Cromwells farm house. Beautiful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Mary, your friend is fortunate to live in such a historic thatched house,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    I love thatched houses, some parts of England are just so beautiful …

  • rodsfotos replied

    I have quite an assortment of thatched cottages and will eventually get them posted, have you heard of Cockington Village, about a mile from my house and all the buildings are thatched,some dating back 1000 years, pony and trap rides round the village are a popular tourist attraction in the Summer,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    My husband and I are anglophiles through and through, Rod, and your picturesque photo makes me miss it sooooooo much! Thanks for taking me back through memory lane!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Pat, please drop in any time for a reminder of England as seen through my lens,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thank you, Rod, and I’ll most surely do that! I’ve just added you to my watchlist. —Pat

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    SUPERB WORK MY FRIEND!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gwenda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • EnchantedDreams

    EnchantedDreams

    This looks such a lovely place. You have some amazing shots!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    I used to live near to this old Inn and enjoyed many good meals there over the years, thanks so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    You really do have some gorgeous images in your portfolio Rod ,you have a great eye for a photograph!! :0)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jacqueline, very kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    fabulous shor rod!!! gorgeous light and colors!!! looks like a peaceful, quiet and beautiful place!!! wonderful image!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Chen, we are fortunate to have so many of these ancient buildings with thatched roofs in this area,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Oooh, this one is so beautiful. Do they actually rent out rooms here for the night, or is it only a place to find a wonderful meal? Another favorite for our cottage style group. This is so beautiful, it could be a chocolate box feature as well.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much again Marjie, I know they used to have a few rooms to let there but the meal and bar trade is the mainstay of the old Inn as a business, the interior is even more characterful if that’s possible,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Wow, Rod! THIS IS ENGLAND to me! Thank you for this wonderful picture! I love it! – Pat

  • rodsfotos replied

    So pleased you like it Pat, my former home was near this old Inn and I’ve enjoyed many meals there in the past,this is only about half of the width of the building, I hope to get a photo of it all one day but there are always cars parked on the lower side, many thanks again,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    super, neat image, many congratulation on your feature Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Luda, I only just noticed it was featured a few minutes ago,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    FEATURED IN THE COTTAGE STYLE GROUP MARCH 4 2009, MY GRATEFUL THANKS TO THE GROUP HOSTS

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    What a beautiful Country this is Rod. How I would love to be walking around this villages

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Hans, I’m sure you would enjoy a visit,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    Beautifully captured

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Congratulations Rod on being featured twice in Cottage Style group. Linda and I are so happy to post this awesome image. It does indeed look like a chocolate box and I would seek this a visit to the UK.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Marjie, it is one of the oldest Inns in the UK and has had a licence to sell ales since 1320 AD, the interior is so charming, I’m sure you’d really enjoy a visit,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    Magnificent picture ! Congratulations on the feature Rod !
    I love the tatched roof and the white façade of this charming inn.
    It is beautifuly decorated by vivid flowers . What a splendid blue sky too !
    All is perfect , I add this famous inn to my favourites.
    Bien amicalement , Daffo


  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Daffo, I used to go to this beautiful old thatched Inn regularly and have enjoyed many good meals there, the interior is just as charming as the outside, this is only half of the width of the building, it is one of the longest thatched roofs in the Westcountry of England,
    Regards, Rod.

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