The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

Hotels
8.9 (226 reviews)
South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon , South Zeal , gb

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Historical character
Delicious food
Atmospheric building
Cons:
Cleaning concerns
Navigational issues parking
Breakfast inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Some concerns about thoroughness in cleaning noted.
Service
9.4
Generally friendly and helpful staff across reviews.
Location
8.9
Good location for exploring the area; some navigation issues mentioned.
Room Quality
8.9
Unique and atmospheric rooms noted.
Amenities
8.9
Historical ambiance enhances the experience.
Value for Money
8.4
Pricing for some menu items was criticized.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food quality praised with some mixed reviews on breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.4
Many guests described their stays as lovely and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:03

Property Description

Historic Charm
Experience the allure of a 12th-century manor house nestled in 4-acre monastery gardens with a 536-year-old bar and free WiFi.

Quaint Accommodations
Stay in traditionally furnished rooms adorned with wooden beams, stone walls, antiques, and modern amenities like a TV and en-suite bathroom.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in award-winning dining with picturesque Dartmoor views, savoring seasonal dishes made from top-notch local ingredients.

Book now to immerse yourself in the rich history and exquisite offerings of The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon!

Important information:

The property has its own on site free car park, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, there is free parking opposite the property in the village of South Zeal and a large free and well-lit public car park 492 feet away.

We do not have a 24-hour manned reception, so please do not book here if you plan to return at night to our property after 11.20 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 226 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Catherine couple gb
9
Excellent
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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nicola couple gb
9
Fascinating history
Pros:

Fascinating history. Delicious food. Comfy bed.

Cons:

Wifi was only accessible in limited areas because of the lovely thick old walls! Not a problem for a night but don't expect to have a Teams meeting..

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
Brilliant greeting and like staff involvement
Pros:

Real good atmosphere and staff who like to chat

Cons:

Probably better shower

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
We would definitely go back
Pros:

The history of the property is amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
D
Dave solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay, comfortable, friendly, great food and beer, dripping in history.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
R
Rodney couple gb
8
Good lovely Garden and village
Pros:

Food was great
For 32 pound steak
Peace of meat handful of chips one mushroom
And a tomato sitting on top of that
Was redickulessly priced for amount of food

Cons:

Above

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
9
Great place to stay with friendly and knowledgeable staff
Pros:

Great breakfast and really interesting pub with stacks of history. Staff were very friendly.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple gb
7
Just a little bit pricy
Pros:

Interesting historic buildings with lots of history
Very good breakfast.
All freshly cooked.
Good quality ingredients.
Recommended.

Cons:

The bed was hard and uncomfortable
Bed linen was very good.
Room temperature was good

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
10
A wonderful Old Coaching Inn with a warm welcome.
Pros:

An old Coaching Inn offering a friendly and warm welcome. Lovely appointed bedrooms full of period features. The whole pub is full of historical features. Excellent food, beer and wine. Will be returning.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
M
Mandy M couple gb
10
Beautiful old building
Pros:

We had a lovely night away from it all here!
Staff were super helpful and food here was amazing. We stayed in The Lustleigh room. Very atmospheric in a good way.

Cons:

There was nothing to report that we didn't like.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
10
Fantastic!
Pros:

Historical and delightful

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
M
Marianna extended_group it
8
Tanta storia e atmosfera
Pros:

Pub molto carino con ottimo cibo, struttura antichissima risalente al 1300 , ricavato da un’antica abbazia. Atmosfera molto romantica

Cons:

Pulizia non troppo approfondita, scomodo per chi ha difficoltà con scale e passaggi stretti per salire in camera. C’era un’interruzione stradale per manifestazioni e nessuno ci ha avvisati, creando difficoltà e disagi nel raggiungere la struttura

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey couple gb
9
Atmospheric hotel steeped in history
Pros:

The friendliness of the staff and facilities

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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philip couple gb
10
An unforgettable stay thank you
Pros:

A beautiful old inn with fascinating history. Really friendly staff. Walking routes with maps. Four poster bed in our room. Food and drinks excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
9
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
G
Georgios extended_group gb
3
Meh
Pros:

honestly not much, Breakfast was good, thats about it.

Cons:

the curfew(that was the wrong time from the one they have said with small letters in the end of their page so you cant see).
Not particularly polite
The superhot room, no fans , no ac
The noisy bed that you couldn't move from the noise
the mould in the bathroom

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
R
Rowland solo_traveller gb
8
2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
10
Great spot for a weekend
Pros:

Friendly staff, beautiful building and the breakfast system is great, you can just get exactly what you want, no messy, wasteful buffets

Cons:

It's tricky to maneuver cars around outside the hotel but the large car park around the corner makes up for this

2025-10-04 via Nuitee