Northgate House

Hotels
9.1 (2134 reviews)
Northgate House, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast, Devon , Buckfastleigh , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed for some
Breakfast service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.99
Rooms were spotless, but some issues with breakfast cleanliness were reported.
Service
9.96
Staff were friendly and did their best under pressure during busy times.
Location
9.5
Lovely location near gardens and abbey grounds.
Room Quality
8.45
Some guests found mattresses too firm and rooms too warm.
Amenities
8.98
Basic amenities were satisfactory, but some felt restricted choices in food.
Value for Money
9.44
Overall very enjoyable stay offering good value.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast was poorly managed, leading to a negative experience.
Overall Experience
9.46
A very enjoyable stay overall with friendly staff and good atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:11

Property Description

Riverside Retreat in Buckfastleigh

Scenic Views and Modern Comforts
Nestled on the banks of River Dart, our hotel offers a tranquil escape with a terrace, garden, and bar for guests to unwind. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings and relax in rooms with en-suite bathrooms, some featuring balconies for stunning views.

Culinary Delights and Dietary Options
Indulge in a hearty full English breakfast each morning and savour British cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Catering to all dietary needs, we also provide Vegetarian, Dairy-free, and Vegan options for a diverse dining experience.

Explore Dartmoor National Park
Embark on exciting adventures with popular activities like walking and cycling, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Dartmoor. Conveniently located near Torquay and Plymouth, our hotel is the perfect base for your Devon exploration.

Book your stay now for a memorable riverside getaway!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 2134 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.99
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good size room, clean, in very good condition

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location, very peaceful.
Have stayed at Northgate House Hotel many times over the past few years and the staff are always pleasant, everywhere extremely clean and a high standard of furnishings and comfort. Appreciate having a fulfilling Continental Breakfast included.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Amazing location right next to the Abbey and grounds.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Great break
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Marvellous location for the Abbey
Pros:

Good breakfast and evening meal. Very clean comfortable room. Great location and very quiet and peaceful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Michaela Sonnleitner • couple • at
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The perfect situation to walk into the grounds of Buckfast Abbey.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
A lovely comfortable hotel in tranquil and beautiful surroundings
Pros:

This is our 3rd stay this year. A lovely peaceful stay in besutiful surroundings.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mrs T • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Everything was lovely. Every member of staff was helpful and polite. Breakfast was good, continental buffet style but with the option to upgrade to a cooked breakfast. My husband had one on our second morning and said it was delicious and well cooked. We ate in the restaurant one evening. We all had steak, which was delicious. Room was very good, comfortable and had everything we needed. Lovely location literally 2 mins walk from Buckfast Abbey. You can see the Abbey from the dining room.

Cons:

My only down point is that our shower had quite a bit of mould around the edge which didn't look very nice however it would not put me off staying there again.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
9
Very convenient and a great deal.
Pros:

Ideal for our purposes.

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location, very comfortable and lovely staff.
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable with lovely attentive staff.
Food was great, rooms large, EV charging available.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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glenn stewart • couple • gb
10
Great location
Pros:

Hotel and staff were great. All very friendly . Location was fab. Would stay again and recommend to all,

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
8
Pleasant comfortable stay. 😊
Pros:

Great location. Buckfast Abbey is very interesting & surrounding area. Northgate House Hotel is very pleasant & comfortable. Can walk in the Abbey grounds from the hotel. Room was spacious & comfortable. Continental breakfast was plentiful with good assortment of items. Staff are very welcoming, friendly & efficient at sorting out any issues quickly.

Cons:

No comfortable furniture in room to sit on. Our particular room (room 6 - disabled access) was rather dark as all windows are quite small. We didn't need a disabled room but it was all that was available on the dates we needed, so I booked it. It was spacious. May have been to have booked direct with hotel & we may do next time for a suitable room.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay!
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. I asked for a quiet room and that's what I got. Thanks to Penny for sorting that.
Excellent breakfast and dinner. Enjoyed being so close to Buckfast Abbey. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • gb
8
Quiet hotel and very relaxing. Room were basic but clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Locations in a great area. Lovely to walk to the Abbey next door. Also pub near by.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phil • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed this m Dijon mustard
Pros:

Wonderful

Cons:

Beautiful ambience being part of Belfast Abbey. Which is stunning on his own right

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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jacqueline • couple • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee