Dartmoor Inn Merrivale

Hotels
8.3 (138 reviews)
Dartmoor Inn Merrivale , Yelverton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Beautiful scenery
Dog friendly
Cons:
Dated room quality
Limited amenities
Pricing issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Overall clean rooms reported, but some issues with dated conditions.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as lovely and welcoming.
Location
8.8
Fabulous location mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.3
Dated and poorly finished rooms as mentioned in reviews, impacting the rating.
Amenities
8.3
Standard amenities noted, with some areas for improvement.
Value for Money
7.8
Discussed value but also mentioned pricing discrepancies.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food was praised across all reviews, with many calling it exceptional.
Overall Experience
8.3
Generally positive experiences with some feedback on improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:59

Property Description

Charming Rural Location
Escape to the tranquil setting of Dartmoor Inn Merrivale, nestled in the picturesque town of Yelverton. Explore nearby attractions such as Lydford Castle and Cotehele House, just a short drive away.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the property and relax in the well-maintained garden. Indulge in delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar.

Convenient Access to Nearby Landmarks
With key landmarks like Morwellham Quay and Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface within driving distance, our hotel serves as the perfect hub for your exploration of the area.

Ready to experience a peaceful retreat at Dartmoor Inn Merrivale? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Wendy • solo_traveller • nl
10
Top!
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel, schone kamer, mooie locatie, heerlijk eten

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Hidden gem in the heart of Dartmoor. Enjoy the vista without the tourist overload
Pros:

It felt real and local and not too touristy. YHA vibe with an amazing restaurant with amazing food. Staff went out of their way to be helpful!

Cons:

It was exactly everything that we wanted.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Caterina • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

A decent room in a lovely setting. Friendly and helpful staff, and the food was a delight.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • ch
8
Gute Unterkunft, um einen Teil des Dartmoor NP zu erkunden.
Pros:

Restaurant direkt in der Unterkunft, Fleisch vom Holzgrill sehr empfehlenswert.

Cons:

Im Zimmer oberhalb der Küche (links im Gang) waren die Gerüche von der Küche deutlich wahrnehmbar.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • couple • gb
10
Great location on the moor with fabulous in-house dining.
Pros:

Lovely location, friendly service, and excellent food.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • couple • fr
5
Pros:

L’emplacement est exceptionnel.

Cons:

Nous ignorions que le Restaurant était fermé le dimanche soir. Sauf erreur je ne l’ai pas vu mentionné sur le site lors de la réservation.
Petit déjeuner servi à partir de 10h

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Could have been better
Pros:

Location
Comfy bed

Cons:

No TV
No WIFI
No Hairdryer
Inadequate towels

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alex • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
5
The restaurant was like a butchers shop 😳
Pros:

Easy car parking.

Cons:

The bathroom was across the corridor and could be used by others.

The restaurant was very very meat orientated. Our meal was lovely but there was just so much smoke from the cooking. Clothes smelt eyes stung. This despite have windows and front door open. An incredible amount of smoke. Amazed the smoke didn’t sound.

The meat was prepared cut up and cooked in the main room. So there was loads of uncooked meat waiting to be cooked.

The breakfast was good but meat was delivered during breakfast and was left piled up high on a table albeit in its wrapper while we had breakfast.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Fantastic location and food.
Pros:

The bar and restaurant are first class

Cons:

Basic rooms - suggest you improve simple things like decent lined curtains

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • extended_group • de
7
Für eine Übernachtung OK
Pros:

Die Lage im Dartmoor war wunderschön und das Essen sehr gut

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind für eine Übernachtung ganz okay
Da wir aber zwei Nächte übernachten haben, fehle uns der Komfort
Es war sehr heiß und es gab keinen Aufenthaltsraum sondern nur die kleinen Zimmer ohne Klimaanlage mit dem Fenster zum sonnigen kleinen Gastgarten.
Das Lokal ist bekannt für seine Steaks die wirklich gut waren, allerdings war auch noch am Morgen der Geruch von Fleisch zu riechen.
Über Nacht waren wir mit den anderen Gästen alleine im Haus
Sobald das Pup geschlossen hat, ist das Personal heimgegangen und es war generell niemand mehr da
Am nächsten Morgen ist erst ab neun Uhr jemand gekommen

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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JOSEPHINE • couple • au
8
Pros:

Dinner at the pub downstairs, we had a feast of meats was amazing. Room was small and basic but all that we needed for the night.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Terrific pub with rooms
Pros:

Terrific place, third time I've stayed here. Excellent location, bus stop outside if you don't want to drive. Excellent beer and the food cooked over an open fire is tremendous! A real peaceful haven.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Amazing food & location- great atmosphere lovely staff

Cons:

En suite very small

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Noel-johnson • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location and views,cleanliness and decor of room and bathroom.

Cons:

Not getting any breakfast in morning, when ordered night before as staff never turned up.Couldnt plug in kettle in bedroom as lead to short to reach socket where positioned.No selection of teas or coffees and no biscuits.Mattress saging and poor quality.Curtains not fitted to track properly.Toilet in bathroom not fitted to floor so moved when using and no privacy screen on window, just pulled curtains,overlooking chefs recreational area.Being told by staff there would be enough cuts of steak as got loads when booking table.Even tho told by email first come ,first served. So no butcher's block as run out and no cheaper cuts of tomahawk as our table was booked at 7.30pm.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Aurélien • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Location and the food.

Cons:

Very rustic.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Louise Anne • couple • gb
8
owner and staff were amazing especiallyReece who served us every morning and went above and beyond to accommodate us eve
Pros:

fantastic owner we above and beyond reece at breakfast was outstanding. the owner couldn’t do enough for us

Cons:

a few tweaks needed curtains didn’t pull and a few hooks missing . also lack of toiletries i. the bathroom howe er i have to say the views and food made up for it

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee