Northgate House

Hotels
9.1 (1922 reviews)
Northgate House, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast, Devon , Buckfastleigh , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Chapel/shrine
See all facilities

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1922 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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George couple gb
9
A very enjoyable stay for our wedding anniversary.
Pros:

The room was large and comfortable,had a good night sleep.
Dinner was excellent in beautiful surroundings.
Continental breakfast was superb with so many choices available.
The thoughtful gift of a small bottle of Prosecco and card in our room ( wedding anniversary).

Cons:

Can’t think of anything.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Jeannie extended_group gb
8
Peaceful
Pros:

Fabulous location.
Peaceful and clean

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl couple gb
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
10
Perfect retreat!
Pros:

Continental breakfast is perfect, the rooms are gorgeous, bathroom outstanding and everyone on site is so helpful and friendly and I would live there if I could afford it!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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sonia solo_traveller gb
9
Very good and definitely will return.
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable rooms with lovely hot showers. New restaurant menu was good.

Cons:

Continental breakfast available from 7am which is great time for the early risers. However porridge is not available until 8am along with cooked options upon arrival of chef which means a later start if heading out for day of activities. It would be much appreciated if it could be available from 7.45am.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
10
Relaxing with lovely food and friendly staff
Pros:

We have stayed here a few times. It’s always very clean the staff are lovely and the food is really good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple gb
10
A Great Place To Stay!
Pros:

Well placed very close to Buckfast Abbey, the coast and Dartmoor. Lovely rooms and in a quiet location. Modern rooms and dining room with a nice bar and excellent food. Lovely breakfast both continental (inc in price) or cooked breakfast (for a supplement). Dinner very good too. Does not serve lunch. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
R
Rowena couple gb
9
Thumbs up..
Pros:

A very clean and comfortable room. Great, quiet, location with an exceptional Continental breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
S
Sharon couple gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn couple gb
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple gb
10
Great accessible room
Pros:

The accessible room was well thought out with great wheelchair access and bathroom with walk in shower. In the spacious bathroom, there were hand rails, a shower seat, a sink that the wheelchair fitted under and plenty of space.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Ayda solo_traveller gb
8
Fantastic accommodation. Would come back again
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Clean, good continental breakfast. Close to buckfast abbey conference centre. Quiet as well.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
B
Ben couple gb
9
Overall a fantastic stay provided by a top quality staffing team.
Pros:

Location is beautiful. Staff were incredibly attentive and positive, the hotel clearly has a winning team working there. Accessible bathroom was exactly what we needed and made a huge difference. Food was excellent and delivered with fantastic service.

Cons:

Mattresses were too firm to really be comfortable particularly for my disabled partner. Carpet in the room has seen better days.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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sarah couple gb
10
Great location, well presented and clean
Pros:

It was a really great location for our function at the Grange restaurant. The hotel itself was very clean and well.presented, the staff were very friendly. The continental breakfast included in the price looked lovely with plenty of choice but opted for a cooked breakfast which was lovely. Would definately stat again.

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
M
Mari couple za
10
Pros:

The area and situation of the hotel.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
K
Kevin family_with_children gb
3
It was just okay!
Pros:

The rooms were spotless and a credit to the housekeeping team.

Cons:

Breakfast was an absolute nightmare, dirty sticky tables, no water in the tea urn, no coffee in the coffee pots, no plates or mugs (only dirty ones on the tables!) no cutlery. Everything had to be asked for even basic needs of the guests were not met, it was absolutely awful. We were told there were staff shortages but as a business address it, guests were walking out. It took 1 1/2 hours to have some toast and a cooked breakfast but by the time it arrived we were beyond hungry and completely fed up. On saying all of the above the two staff members that were working did their best, they were very polite and helpful and were under an awful lot of pressure, well done to them they should be given a rise.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sophia family_with_children de
8
Very quiet, friendly and relaxing
2026-01-19 via Nuitee