The Best Hotels in Dartmoor

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.

Situated on the edge of the idyllic Dartmoor National Park and just five minutes from Plymouth, the 5-star Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa features fantastic historic interiors and elegant rooms, and an Exclusively for Adults 'Gaia Spa'.

All of Boringdon Hall Hotel's beautifully decorated rooms feature flat-screen LCD TVs, private bathrooms with luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms feature bright, modern decor, and some boast classic furnishings with carved wooden beds, antique furniture, and historic features.

The 2 AA Rosette Mayflower Brasserie at Boringdon Hall serves delicious dishes made using the freshest, seasonal ingredients, served in a brasserie setting.

Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa is a Michelin-star restaurant which showcases traditional British cuisine, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients, Àclèaf is a unique dining experience exclusive to Boringdon Hall.

Traditional afternoon teas can be enjoyed in comfortable sofas within the magnificent Great Hall, decorated with the coat of arms of James I, a grand stone fireplace, and suits of armour.

The property's adults-only Gaia spa offers access to a swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, Gym facilities including Peloton bikes and spa services for guests.

The hotel can help guests in arranging activities, including climbing, horse-riding, or scenic walks within Dartmoor National Park. The 18-hole golf course at Boringdon Park is also just a few minutes away.

We welcome Pets in our Courtyard Rooms (additional £20 per pet, per night fee) however we can unfortunately not accommodate them in any of our other room types.

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.

Residence One, a Grade II listed building, is located within the historic Royal William Yard in the ocean city of Plymouth. The building was once home to a Royal Navy Admiral and has been restored by Bistrot Pierre as a boutique B&B accommodation, full of period features. There are 14 individually styled en suite bedrooms with complimentary breakfast, parking and WiFi.

Located just across the green from the hotel is the restaurant where you can enjoy French bistro cuisine, barista coffee and an extensive wine and cocktail menu served throughout the day. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace overlooking the green.

Parking is free of charge. Please visit the restaurant upon your arrival for a parking pass upon your arrival that will be valid throughout your stay.

The city centre of Plymouth is just 2 km from the property and the famous Plymouth Hoe only 3 km away.

Overlooking Plymouth Hoe's greenery and the coastline, the Crowne Plaza Plymouth is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Plymouth city centre. Panoramic views across the Plymouth Sound bay feature in the 11th-floor dining room. Guests can use the onsite fitness centre and relax in the pool and sauna.

Each spacious and air conditioned room includes a seating area with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. A private bathroom is also included in all modern rooms.

The Barbican, Plymouth’s old harbourside area, and its shops, bars and restaurants are within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. The National Marine Aquarium is just over 1-mile from the Crowne Plaza. Plymouth Ferry Station is less than 1-mile away.

The Marco Pierre White restaurant on the penthouse floor has fabulous views over Plymouth Hoe and the sea front and is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy drinks in Drake's Bar, set on the ground floor. Plymouth train station is just 1.5 miles away.

Located in Ugborough, 35 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Fowlescombe Farm provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Totnes Castle.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All units include a safety deposit box.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

Watermans Arms is 19 km from Fowlescombe Farm, while Dartmouth Castle is 26 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 56 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Tavistock, 4.7 km from Morwellham Quay, The Horn Of Plenty features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from Cotehele House.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Horn Of Plenty also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a balcony. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

Guests at The Horn Of Plenty will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tavistock, like cycling.

Lydford Castle is 20 km from the hotel, while Launceston Castle is 20 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 79 km away.

Situated in Plymouth and with Devil's Point Beach reachable within 2 km, The Craft House features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Craft House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Plymouth, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Pavilions and Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 76 km from the property.

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.

Located in South Brent, 30 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, The Turtley Corn Mill provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 12 km from Totnes Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 16 km away from Watermans Arms. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Marsh Mills Retail Park is 21 km from The Turtley Corn Mill, while Riviera International Centre is 24 km away. Exeter International Airport is 52 km from the property.

Boasting a garden and a restaurant, Castle Inn is situated in Lydford. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The daily breakfast offers continental and Full English/Irish options.

Cycling and hiking are among the activities that guests of Castle Inn can find nearby.

The World Heritage market town of Tavistock is 13 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 63 km from the property.

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

The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon - The Coaching Inn Group features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Haytor. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 15 km from The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon - The Coaching Inn Group, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 32 km away. Exeter International Airport is 37 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Tavistock, 46 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Tavistock House Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.3 km from Morwellham Quay.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a TV. The rooms in Tavistock House Hotel are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Guests at Tavistock House Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tavistock, like fishing and cycling.

Cotehele House is 13 km from the hotel, while Lydford Castle is 15 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 63 km away.

In the charming village of Plympton, near Plymouth, this Georgian manor house combines historic character with modern features, including 42-inch LCD TVs and free internet access.

Surrounded by 9 acres of lawns and gardens, St Elizabeths House has a beautiful, peaceful setting. Small and independent, the hotel offers professional service with a friendly, personal quality.

Combining original Georgian splendour with modern state-of-the-art facilities, each exclusive room is individually designed with its own unique charm. Every room has its own elegant bathroom with a separate bath and shower. All rooms have 42-inch LCD flat-screen TVs and free internet via modem. The rooms feature European oak furniture throughout and boast luxurious Vi-Spring mattresses, deluxe Egyptian cotton sheets and soft, fluffy bathrobes.

The hotel has a relaxing bar and an intimate coffee lounge, while the superb restaurant offers fine food in a smart yet relaxing setting.

Free on-site parking is available for guests.

There is no dinner served on Sunday & Monday nights, including room service and bar snacks.

Situated in Lewdown, 7.7 km from Lydford Castle, Lewtrenchard Manor features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Lewtrenchard Manor can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Launceston Castle is 14 km from the accommodation, while Morwellham Quay is 19 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 61 km away.

Situated in Plymouth and with Devil's Point Beach reachable within 1.7 km, Moxy Plymouth features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 7.1 km from Marsh Mills Retail Park, 24 km from Port Eliot Gardens and 26 km from Cotehele House. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A buffet breakfast is available at Moxy Plymouth.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth Hoe and Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 76 km from the property.

This leading Country Club is set in 180 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, just over the Tamar Bridge.

Guests have free use of the China Fleet County Club’s health club facilities; these include a 25-metre pool, fitness suite, racquet sports, and Aqua Spa which features sauna, steam room, salt room, laconium, ice feature, heated loungers and spa bath. The hotel also boasts a championship golf course and Toptracer driving range. A Woodland Adventure Golf Course is also featured.

The spacious apartments are equipped with free broadband, freeview TV, Chrome Casting, and tea and coffee making facilities. China Fleet also has a brasserie, lounge bar, The Cabin - Cafe & Bar, barn spa - beauty & wellbeing, woodland fairy trail and conference facilities.

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.