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The Pack O´Cards
Exactly when the house of cards became an Inn is not clear. Certainly it was used as an inn early in the nineteenth century. In 1822 one Jane Huxtable was the landlady. It was then known as the King´s Arms Inn and was offered for sale in 1831 by that name. The name was changed to the Pack o´ Cards on 1st June 1933, although it had undoubtedly been known as this colloquially for many years.
No longer does the local stagecoach pull into the courtyard for the horses and passengers to be fed and watered. However, the modern equivalent - luxury coach tour - visits to partake of the friendly hospitality, lunches and delicious cream teas. Guided tours of this famous monument are extremely popular since the Pack o´ Cards has become very well known both nationally and internationally. Guidebook and maps have helped to spread the name and reputation plus numerous television features. The most notable programme was filmed in 1987 when the Paul Daniels Magic Show used the inn as a backdrop to some spectacular illusions. Further expansion of facilities is planned for the future, but always with the intention of preserving the heritage which has been handed down from the past.
Phone: 01271 882300
Address: High Street, Combe Martin, North Devon
Postcode: EX34 0ET
Area/Nearest station: Combe Martin
Facebook name: https://www.facebook.com/Pack-of-Cards-156039501097842/
