Hotels near River Dart Country Park in Newton Abbot

My wife and I came to live in Devon, happily discovering The Ilsington hotel only seven minutes walk away. After three or four visits and stays, we have been hugely impressed by the comfort of the rooms, the range of facilities in the hotel and spa, the quality of the two restaurants, and above all by the excellence of service from the staff who create an atmosphere of calm combined with impeccable efficiency. An unexpected but perfect neighbour.

My wife and I were looking for a somewhere quiet for a couple of nights and found it at Moorland. The staff were so nice and professional, the room was immaculate, spotless and very nicely equipped with fantastic views across the Moors. All meals were excellent and staff first class. We have stayed in Hotels around the World and the Moorland is 10 out of 10.

Stayed here for 4 nights in August with my husband as part of our break away. Will start with the positives first - room nice and clean, breakfasts really nice and lots to pick from, parking included and free access to the grounds. Now for the negatives - wedding on whilst we were there which consisted of a lot of noise until midnight on our last night which wasn’t ideal with a 6hr drive home the next morning. I completely appreciate a wedding being there as the place has lovely surroundings however we weren’t made aware of this when we booked and had we known we would have booked somewhere else as it was like a nightclub. Another massive issue was the guests staying in the same wing as us especially those in the room above ours. Constant banging of doors all day and night resulting in every night having broken sleep which was really frustrating. Did bring this up with the bar manager on our 3rd night as he was moving another guest at 10.30pm to a new room due to issues with theirs. The following morning the manager of the hotel did get in touch, offered to move us rooms which I declined due to having to move all our belongings and not actually being moved away from the noise that was to come with the wedding that day. I did explain how the experience whilst staying at the hotel had put a downer on our break and that I felt we had been ripped off. She went away and sorted a partial refund for us which is appreciated. As lovely as the place is, I really wouldn’t recommend it to anyone due to the issues we had making it impossible to actually get some sleep. Lastly I have never stayed anywhere where there is no staff available at night. They finish at 7/8pm and that’s it then till the next morning. This I feel is a little on the unsafe side of how to run things in case an emergency happens who can help??

Staff were amazing Arrived at 2am due to cancellation of train. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. They even allowed a late checkout considering I was only staying 1 night. Nothing was too much to ask. They see to enjoy the job and were eager to do over and above. Rooms are old but very clean. The restaurant food was excellent. Great location next to bespoke shops and few minutes walk from freedom hub. Will highly recommend 👌

With a stay at The Tradesmans Arms in Buckfastleigh, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Coombestone Tor. This inn is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from River Dart Country Park and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Buckfast Abbey.This smoke-free inn features rock climbing nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.At The Tradesmans Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge) and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

My wife and I stopped at the Abbey Inn for a celebration meal with two friends and had a wonderful evening. We had booked and were met by Kelly, the landlady who was so friendly and helpful. We had a three course meal which was truly delicious and the chef took time out to come and see us. The pub is right by the river, has a great car park and is very clean and full of ambience. It turned out that the chef that night was the landlord, Phil who, like his wife, was very friendly; in fact all the staff were friendly and helpful. Anyone who is visiting Devon and is travelling between Exeter and Plymouth would be hard placed to find a better venue for a relaxing meal and a clean, pleasant room. Great all round, thank you to Kelly Phil and staff. Chris and Helen

With a stay at The Exeter Inn in Ivybridge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Burgh Island and Dartmoor National Park. This upscale inn is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from National Marine Aquarium and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Blackpool Sands.Make use of convenient amenities, which include a picnic area and barbecue grills.At The Exeter Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

With a stay at The Moorland Hotel in Plymouth, you'll be 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Derriford Hospital. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from University of Plymouth and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from National Marine Aquarium.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Phoenix Steakhouse serving guests of The Moorland Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours.Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

I was lucky enough to receive a gift voucher for Bovey Castle as a gift and what better way to spend it than enjoying a festive afternoon tea. Bovey Castle located within Dartmoor National Park is a stunning 5 Red Star, award winning country manor hotel, spa and golf resort, offering a first class luxury experience. We were greeted and welcomed by friendly doorman whom took our details and temperatures before we entered as part of their covid 19 precautions which was very reassuring. Once we were given the all clear we were shown to the Great Western Restaurant and told we were free to enjoy and explore the hotel. Full of country charm and character finished off with beautiful seasonal decorations, a stunning setting for a festive feast. Service was friendly and prompt. We were given the choice of tea's and coffee, and the option to add champagne, presecco or a glass of mulled wine to enhance your experience for a small charge. Afternoon tea was presented nicely, a delicious feast for the eyes and tasted even better than it looked. We opted for a glass of mulled wine to add an extra bit of festive cheer, which was full of seasonal flavours. The savoury tier offered the following finger sandwiches; Roast turkey and cranberry Mature cheddar cheese and onion Oak smoked salmon and lemon butter Honey roast ham and pickle Served with Chestnut and Clementine Sausage Roll and a Pear and Blue Cheese Quiche. Everything was super tasty and full of flavour. Our favourite being the chestnut and Clementine sausage roll. This was followed by the traditional Fruit and plain scones served with ample clotted cream and mulled wine jam. The jam was fruity with a hint of festive spice, delicious and novel although a little runny. This was accompanied by a slice of traditional stollen, a favourite of mine. The sweet tier offered Yule log with orange and vanilla butter cream Honey and cinnamon macaroon Cherry and pistachio choux Spiced apple mince pie Everything was delicious, nothing was too rich, we loved the honey a cinnamon macaroon with indulgent honey and cinnamon ganache. We really enjoyed our experience, and everything offered as part of our afternoon tea, stunning setting, great food and service. Would recommend and definitely come back for a special occasion. Perfect for a special treat.

With a stay at Duchy House B&B in Yelverton, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and National Park Visitor Centre Princetown. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Dartmoor Prison Museum.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.