Fox & Hounds Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (978 reviews)
Bridestoee , Lydford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Inconsistent shower quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Most reviews noted rooms were clean, but a few mentioned issues that affected this balance.
Service
8.6
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and attentive.
Location
8.54
Several reviews highlighted excellent access to beautiful areas and good surroundings.
Room Quality
7.79
Mixed sentiments on room comfort; some noted 'smallish' rooms and temperature issues.
Amenities
8.32
Generally good amenities mentioned; however, some specific complaints about showers.
Value for Money
8.08
Good value noted across many reviews, consistent with the overall sentiment.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Food received high praise across multiple reviews for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experiences were reported, though isolated negative comments impacted scores.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-02 11:45

Property Description

Rustic Charm and Scenic Beauty

Nestled on the edge of North Dartmoor, the family-run Fox & Hounds Hotel offers a delightful escape all year round. Indulge in homemade meals and daily specials at the à la carte restaurant, with breakfast served bright and early from 07:00.

Explore the Surroundings

Conveniently located between Tavistock and Okehampton, the hotel provides easy access to a variety of local attractions, including Lydford Gorge, Okehampton Castle, and major cycle routes. Let us help you plan unforgettable activities like walking, golf, and water sports during your stay.

Personalized Experiences Await

Immerse yourself in the charm of the countryside and let us tailor your experience with activities like horse riding and folk weekends. Book your stay now for a truly memorable getaway at Fox & Hounds Hotel.

Important information:

Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 978 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Brilliant!
Pros:

Beautiful location, hotel spotlessly clean. Beer garden was well kept and relaxing. A range of beers on offer, very reasonably priced. Staff all very friendly and the breakfast was the best I have ever had. We are en route to Cornwall on holiday and this stay breaks the journey up. This was our third visit and we will be back next year. Thank you to the Fox and Hounds staff

Cons:

Some may say the room is a little dated, but it is in keeping with the charm of the historic building. It was very clean and the beds very comfortable. We brought our own fan as there wasn't one in the room. It is easy to pick fault in most things, but we loved our stay!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything. The warm welcome. The food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
Go
Pros:

The food

Cons:

No fan or air conditioning on one of the hottest nights of the year

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect for a short stay
Pros:

Beautiful views and location

Cons:

A little dated

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location is perfect for cycling on walking
Staff are super friendly and extremely efficient.

Cons:

No

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff lovely and friendly. Great, reasonably priced food. Bedroom and bathroom very clean.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Magda • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

De ligging. Vlak bij de moors.

Cons:

Kamer aan de voorkant, veel lawaai van passerende auto,s. Ontbijt een beetje karig..

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Robinson • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great hotel/shame about the annexe
Pros:

We liked the main property, the location and the food in the restaurant was exceptional and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

The shared bathroom annexe. 3 bedrooms one bathroom wasn't too bad but the beds in the twin room were not fit for purpose. One was disgusting with unlevel springs all over. We were offered the 3rd bedroom but double bed very small (fortunately it wasn't booked). My husband slept in the single room as his bed wasn't as bad and I had the very small double room.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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jean-françois • solo_traveller • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

La jeune personne à l'accueil est très serviable et se démène. M'a préparé le petit-déjeuner pour midi. Très près des gorges de lydford

Cons:

Chambre donnait sur la route mais bonne isolation

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fantastic pub/hotel a stones throw from the moor
Pros:

Very friendly and accommodating staff, huge and delicious cooked breakfast and a very good night's sleep. Location is simply sensational.

Cons:

Room was a little tired but no problem at this price point.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Natacha • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great value and friendly staff. Comfy bed and hearty breakfast 😄

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Kimmi • solo_traveller • gb
6
Convenient and bike friendly but basic
Pros:

Great location on the edge of Dartmoor. Friendly bar staff, relaxed atmosphere, safe storage for our bikes. Cooked breakfast was included which was great.

Cons:

My mattress was very lumpy and needs to be replaced. We were unable to lock our door (but weren't worried about that). One of the wardrobe doors fell off when we opened. We were stopping only overnight so none of this was a problem.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
10
Lovely little gem on the edge of Dartmoor
Pros:

Warm friendly staff,quirky rooms,very clean,lovely breakfast and on the doorstep to Dartmoor national park

Cons:

I didn't like the fact that booking.com took the full payment 2 days before we arrived, but the hotel insisted that we still had to pay them as the payment to booking.com would be refunded. This took nearly a week to happen and I was on the verge of reporting to barclaycard that I may have been scammed

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect for us
Pros:

Stayed as a group of 12 golfers, great pub rooms a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Staff accommodated us fantastically during our stay and will be booking for next year. Food was excellent and drink prices reasonable

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

What a super place to stay. Did an overnighter between 2 walking days on Dartmoor. The room was a bit dated decor and furniture wise, but it was a decent size, clean, very reasonably priced and comfortable. The bathroom had obviously been recently refurbished, with a nice big bath and plenty of hot water. Nice and quiet too.
The staff were friendly and unobtrusively helpful, decent dinner menu (also sensibly priced), excellent real ale and a great breakfast this morning, made with quality local produce.
Will definitely stay here again.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee