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A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Highly elegant. Nestled in a wooded valley, Gidleigh Park boasts 107 acres of mature grounds, within the wilds of Dartmoor. With an award winning restaurant, this estate is just 6 minutes’ drive from Chagford. This quintessential country house hotel has free WiFi throughout and offers individually styled accommodation with views over the grounds. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. The self-contained cottage boasts an open plan living area and 2 bedrooms. In the mornings, Gidleigh Park serves a full English breakfast, with continental options. The award winning restaurant serves imaginative dishes, prepared using locally sourced produce. The kitchen garden provides fresh herbs and fruit. Meals can be complemented by a fine wine from the large wine cellar. The Gidleigh Park estate offers several walking routes and a boot room for guests’ use. The grounds are also home to resident honeybees. The country house is ideally located for exploring the popular local route which follows Mariners Way, between Kestor and Gidleigh. Free private parking is available in the grounds.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, elegant and stylish luxury hotel in Dartmoor. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Nestled amid 10 acres of private grounds, on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this family-run award-winning hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of South Devon. Offering all the warmth and charm of an English country house combined with friendly service and attention to detail of your hosts, the Hassell family, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa has something for everyone. To ensure a truly relaxing stay, the hotel boasts idyllic views over the surrounding countryside towards Haytor and a new spa facility with an indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness suite. Treatments may also be booked in advance. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property.Show full description
Lovely property. Historic. Superb interior design. In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking. The castle is situated over 3 floors and overlooks Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Some bedrooms have views, and all have facilities for making tea and coffee and a TV. There are two restaurant choices for dining, The Great Western Grill, with à la carte menu, offering traditional favourites, meats, grills, steaks, house specials, fish and shellfish. Dishes range from dressed Brixham crab salad to red wine braised oxtail cottage pie, and poached native lobster with truffle macaroni cheese. Also the Smith’s Brasserie offers dishes inspired from the Mediterranean, with countryside views and a fire pit. Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea. The hotel offers activities, including falconry displays, woodland walks, a indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, gym, a range of beauty treatments and a range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Great location. Popular among couples. With breathtaking views over the Tamar Valley, the Horn of Plenty offers an award-winning restaurant and elegant, luxurious accommodation in 5 acres of spectacular gardens. Dating from the 19th century, the hotel is rich in historic character and original charm. A beautiful country house, it is privately owned and run and with just 16 rooms, offering a warm welcome and friendly personalised service. There is also free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms in the main house offer traditional elegance and classic design. The coach house rooms are more contemporary in style and have large LCD flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The bathrooms have modern bathroom suites, large walk-in power showers and some rooms have wet rooms. The restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and serves superb cuisine, made with the finest, freshest locally sourced produce. The Horn of Plenty is 20 minutes' drive from the A30 and Plymouth can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley, the Eden Project and Buckland Abbey can be found in the surrounding area.Show full description
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Tavistock House Hotel offers accommodation in Tavistock. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. You can play tennis at this hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Torquay is 45 km from Tavistock House Hotel, while Plymouth is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 56 km from the property.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Built around the famous South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone, this 12th-century manor house is set in its own 4-acre monastery gardens in a pretty Devonshire village. A granite Tudor porch leads to a 536-year-old bar with a roaring log fire, and there is free WiFi and free parking on site. The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is one of the oldest inns in England. Home to a 14th century pirate It was once visited for a month by Charles Dickens and is the subject of a great many literary works. The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon boasts traditionally furnished rooms, which retain charming old original features like wooden beams and stone walls. Each room is decorated with antiques, and also benefits from a TV and an en-suite bathroom or shower room. The AA Rosette awarded restaurant has picturesque views of Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy seasonal lunches, evening meals, and bar food - prepared using high-quality local produce. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and horse riding. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles and car hire. Exeter is 20 miles from The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon. The A30 road can be reached within 3 miles.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Dartmoor. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Cosy rooms. On the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Mill End Hotel features a creative restaurant, elegant bedrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is set in leafy grounds just outside Chagford. With traditional decor, the rooms at Mill End each have a luxury bathroom with fluffy towels and free toiletries. Most rooms have scenic views, and all feature a TV and tea/coffee facilities. The award-winning Restaurant serves modern British cuisine and fresh seafood, using local and seasonal produce. Generous breakfasts are served daily, including cooked and continental options. With a picturesque location in the Teign River Valley, Mill End Hotel is surrounded by scenic walking tracks. Both Exeter and Newton Abbott are a 25-minute drive away and Easton is a 10-minute walk. * Pet friendly * 2 Rosette Restaurant * 3 Star Hotel . Show full description
Hip. Charming. Superb breakfast. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park, the Globe Inn is rich in original character and traditional charm, with open fires, home-cooked food, good wines and real ales. In the heart of the West Country, just a short walk from the very centre of Chagford, the Globe Inn offers a real traditional country atmosphere. Step back in time into the old bar with its open fire, traditional glass screen and friendly locals. The restaurant and bars offer tasty home-cooked food and the menus change regularly to reflect the best seasonal produce available locally. There are daily specials, including fresh fish. There are 7 large en suite rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished and decorated. Most of the rooms have recently been refurbished, including new bathrooms. All rooms have TVs, towels, and complimentary toiletries. All but one room looks out over the beautiful surrounding countryside. There is ample public parking just 50 metres away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Dartmoor.
Great location. Great value. The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Haytor. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 15 km from The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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