When I lived in Devon, and on visiting friends down there over the years, the Drewe Arms in Drewsteighton, not far from the edge of Dartmoor (Exeter side) was a regular destination, as it was an unspoilt pub extraordinaire, read CAMRA's story in their inventory of Historic Pubs (site).
Sadly, now, despite locals, at first, running the pub when Mabel retired, it has been closed down recently, though appears to be either owned by Enterprise Inns, or they're trying to get their fingers in the 'pie'. A report in the latest What's Brewing (CAMRA newspaper) says that Enterprise are seeking a manager for the pub, so good luck to them.
It would be a shame if this pub were not to reopen, I have always enjoyed going to the 'hatch' from where ale was brought to you straight from the cask in the cellar, a rarity indeed, and Mabel herself was a great character (RIP).
Fingers crossed for the survival of the Drewe Arms, I shall watch with baited breath.
