One of Devons Finest 17th Century Riverside Country Inns

Situated in the heart of South Devon on the banks of the River Teign, here lies one of Devons best country inns with superb river views and a tranquil environment. We think you will agree - this an idyllic riverside country inn setting.

Our Country Inn hotel is in the hamlet of Hackney, named after the type of fishing nets used in this area of the Estuary. The hamlet consisted of the Inn and a number of cottages which where the homes of the Bargees who worked the connecting canals. The cottages are now derelict leaving the Inn on its own.

The present Inn was built in 1761, however, there has been a country Inn or Rest house on the site since pre-Roman times. It is situated at the site of what was once a tidal ford across the River Teign; this was the passage way across the river, giving rise to the name the Passage House. This ford was extensively used by the clergy on their travels between Bishopsteignton and Torre Abbey and if the ford was not conducive to an expedient crossing the earlier buildings would have provided a hostelry for food and wine. The travellers could then remain in comfort until the tide had turned and it was safe to cross.