Best Boutique Hotels in Dartmoor
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Dartmoor is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
The 4-star Lydford Country House is set among 8 acres of grounds within Dartmoor National Park. Lydford Gorge is a 15-minute walk away. The spacious bedrooms at Lydford House have tea/coffee facilities and most have free Wi-Fi access. All rooms have an LCD TV and modern bathroom, and some have scenic views across Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy a drink with a homemade scone in the the lounge with a log burner, or relax on the terrace. The reception sells various alcoholic drinks. Lydford is set in a grand Victorian house, and the magnificent gardens feature quiet terraces and pretty ponds. Lydford Country House leads onto the Granite Way Trail, and is surrounded by breathtaking walks. There is free parking, and the moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are a 15-minute drive away. The Cornish north coast, South Devon coast and the Eden Project are all less than an hour's drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The owner was very helpful and really did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible" - "Excellent bed, charming hosts, and a great breakfast with honeycomb from their own bees. Particularly liked Jodie‘s lovely floral arrangements." - "Lovely location, beautiful house and really helpful host!" - "Our hostess, Jodie, was spectacularly helpful - starting a fire in the lounge for us, taking our shopping and putting it in the fridge and texting us to let us know, wonderful breakfasts. Thanks Jodie. The house is lovely and interesting. The location is perfect for walking as there are a number of options directly from the property. For instance, we walked to Okehampton on the old railway track and caught the bus back. Also some great places to eat as directed by Jodie. Plenty of parking."
Exceptional
74 reviews
Nestled in a wooded valley, Gidleigh Park features 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 accommodations with views over the grounds. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV and an private bathroom. The self-contained cottage features 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "The grand view of Gidleigh is that it is exceptional in every way, but it is the small things that really make the difference - the thermos jug of chilled water, the juiciest oranges and the most delicious dates in our room, all with a fine plate, knife and linen napkin. The meal of course far exceeded our expectations, every morsel was a sheer delight! My beef was the countryside on a plate and my wife's venison was autumn on a plate. We were completely blown away. Finally, the level of service was the epitome of what could be expected in a country hotel - there when you needed it, helpful and friendly but not obsequious. Staying at Gidleigh is like coming home to your dream home"
Superb
117 reviews
Located in South Brent, 19 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse, The Turtley Corn Mill provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 29 miles from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, the hotel with free WiFi is also 7.7 miles away from Totnes Castle. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, each room includes a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Turtley Corn Mill has certain units with garden views, and rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Watermans Arms is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Marsh Mills Retail Park is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 32 miles from The Turtley Corn Mill.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful building. Decorated perfectly. Beautiful location. Amazed by the animals who also live there! Food was outstanding. Wine quality superb. Even the toiletries on offer were a treat." - "Beautiful country-chic pub, with a heavenly garden, roaming peacocks and fluffy hens. The food is first class with local sourced products. We spent the night and the room was lovely, nicely decorated and spacious. Last but not least, the staff and the owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. This place is a little piece of heaven on Earth. We will certainly visit it again."
Superb
217 reviews
Set in Buckfastleigh, Furzeleigh Mill has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. All guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. At Furzeleigh Mill all rooms have a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a full English breakfast. Guests at Furzeleigh Mill will be able to enjoy activities in and around Buckfastleigh, like hiking and cycling. Torquay is 15 mi from the guest house, while Plymouth is 23 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 26 mi from Furzeleigh Mill.
Guest Reviews:
- "I often stay in Buckfastleigh with work, The Furzeleigh Mill is my GO TO Hetel, the staff are fabulous, Breakfast is wonderful, comfy bed and pillows, the hotel is quiet and feels very safe for a lone travellor." - "Excellent food, welcoming staff, comfortable room and lounge areas." - "Very friendly staff, lovely room and breakfast was very tasty. All in all very good value for money" - "It’s beautifully decorated and lovely attention to detail in common areas, wreaths, lights, seating, games and cookies to buy. Lovely views from the windows. Great location. Lovely breakfast and kind staff."
Fabulous
472 reviews
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 features beautiful 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "From the moment we arrived we were made to feel really special. The staff were friendly & helpful, the hotel and spa spotlessly clean and the food was wonderful. Just perfect, we’ve already planned our next visit." - "Breakfast was excellent as usual if not better. The staff were amazing 👏 Food was excellent 👌 Spa is lovely" - "Top notch country house hotel. Beautifully furnished comfortable rooms. Excellent food and exceptional service. Excellent spa with free access to residents. Thick fluffy white towels and robes. Complimentary litre bottle of mineral water in room which was replaced daily."
Superb
301 reviews
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 located 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 favorites, 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Ambience. Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff" - "It was all perfect." - "Loved the place from the second you arrive , staff were pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. Food was great and location amazing" - "Very well staffed, who were well trained and attentive. Building a grounds were immaculate, restaurant was exceptional, good quality food. Plenty of rooms to chill out, fantastic panoramic views." - "Location & room were fantastic, friendly noligable staff. Especially enjoyed the falconry displays"
Fabulous
670 reviews
