Ilsington, UK. After a challenging (and somewhat scary!) climb up the Haytor in Dartmoor, I braved driving the tiny (sometimes single lane) country roads to reach The Carpenters Arms. Located next to the 15th century village church, this pub was a welcome sight! With a population of about 800 this is the only pub in the village and is a lovely country inn. I couldn't find much history about the pub but from the old wooden beams in the ceiling and the old flooring tiles it surely has some years on it. It is definitely a "public house" as it is the village meeting place and was packed with locals enjoying food, drink, and conversation. I ordered a Jail Ale (my South Devon go to beer) and sat at a table to enjoy a chat with two local gents (it was a bit chilly to enjoy the lovely little beer garden out front). After settling my nerves a bit it was time to brave the roads and continue on to my next pub.