The White Hart Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1571 reviews)
The Square , Moretonhampstead , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Uncomfortable pillows
Cold rooms
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Room wasn't as described definitely needed refurbishing, but overall clean.
Service
9.2
Incredibly helpful staff and warm welcome highlighted in several reviews.
Location
9.24
Great location on the edge of Dartmoor, ideal for exploring.
Room Quality
8.19
Some rooms need refurbishing; pillows and duvet were mentioned as uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.72
Good ambience, decor for Christmas, but some renovations ongoing.
Value for Money
8.68
Great value for money noted, but noise issues reported.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Breakfast and meals described as delicious; good quality and fresh.
Overall Experience
8.7
A generally positive experience, with a few notable inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:44

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The White Hart Hotel, a charming old posting house nestled in Moretonhampstead within Dartmoor National Park, offers a delightful blend of history and contemporary amenities. Dating back to 1639, this Grade II listed building exudes character. Guests can unwind by the crackling log fire in the cozy lounge, while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room at The White Hart Hotel features an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and CD players. The seamless combination of traditional comforts and modern necessities ensures a pleasant stay for every guest.

Special January Offer

Experience the warmth and hospitality of The White Hart Hotel this January as we welcome guests for a delightful Bed & Breakfast experience. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay at our historic establishment.

Important information:

Please specify the number and ages of children who will be staying by using the Special Requests box when booking.

Children under 10 years of age stay free with parents. Children over 10 are charged GBP 10 per child.

The hotel does not have its own car park. However, there are 2 pay and display car parks in the village and they charge a nominal fee for parking. The closest one is 328 feet away, located in Station Road Car Park.

Check-in later than 22:00 must be approved by the property in advance, as there is no night reception.

Please note damage caused by the guest during their stay will be charged for.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1571 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Melanie couple gb
8
Lovely updated traditional coaching house in middle of town
Pros:

Great central location in Moretonhampstead .We visited for carnival and were in the thick of the action Lovely old hotel that has had some updating - much ‘nicer’ in terms comfort / decor than we remember from 20 years ago! A proper hotel not bland corporate and locals are still very welcome . Staff friendly , bed comfy and we were grateful for fan supplied as it was still warm at night ( unusually in our memory for time of year).Parking in town carparks was straightforward too. Enjoyed breakfast , a leisurely experience .

Cons:

Not much choice on evening menu for vegetarians ( moving mountains burger - no thank you. ) That aside all the food that we saw come out the kitchen looked lovely. Luckily I have started eating fish again so I was ok- ( my other fallback is salad snd chips which was also available)I had the bream , market fish which was excellent. Carnivores are well catered for so partener was very happy

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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karen couple gb
5
Frequent visitors due to family commitments but the establishment is always chaotic & disorganized.
Pros:

Room and general hotel pleasant

Cons:

Lack of communication from staff who often appeared disinterested, at times rude. One lovely lady who cleaned our room and was most helpful and interactive.
Food disorganized and took far too long to arrive. Half an hour to be given a menu. Further hour for food to arrive even though the dining room was not busy. Two of our meals were not to standard and we ended up getting reimbursement (overcooked meat and undercooked, almost raw, veggies.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Marlous couple gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

The staff was absolutely wonderful and kind, and we were immediately made to feel extremely welcome. We could use the lounge, the bar, the dining area, the pool table if we wanted. It felt like visiting friends; some place where you are allowed to feel like home after travels. We dined in because we felt we could have a nice evening at the hotel (rather than the need to find a restaurant elsewhere), which we did! The hotel's interior is lovely and well cared for. Our room was large and the beds very comfortable. A lovely little tea collection in the room with homemade shortbreak cookies. Breakfast was home-cooked. Everything was well arranged and the check-in/check-out process easy. I really appreciate that this hotel is not exceedingly expensive; this was certainly worth it.

Add to say that this was a last-minute booking for us. We had been travelling to different places and let down by some of the hotels. I had been trying to find *this* :) Different people are looking for different things, or even during different trips. If you are looking for a place where you feel welcome and cared for, but without the sometimes a bit overbearing feeling of staying in a home (B&B), then this is for you.

Cons:

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2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Phoebe extended_group gb
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lutske solo_traveller nl
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Anna couple ch
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tara solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

A very pleasant stay at the White Hart. The room was well decorated, comfortable and had everything I needed. Breakfast was good, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. The hotel has a lovely, relaxed feel and is a great base for exploring Moretonhampstead and Dartmoor.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Professional Pilgrim solo_traveller gb
9
A breath of fresh air on the moor.
Pros:

This place is one of my favourites. The location is ideal for traveling anywhere on the moor, to walk etc. And the town has some original shops, craftspeople and art to keep your attention whilst strolling. Bertos restaurant is a very pleasant experience as is the Hippo Cafe.
The hotel itself: staff are polite and extremely helpful and will go out of their way to help you. There are lots of choices for breakfast, including seating. The restaurant serves delicious meals and the bar serves some excellent drinks. The ambience is pleasant as it should be and the overall feel is of a hotel, which I like. So the whole experience is enjoyable.

Cons:

The new bedside lamps in room 3 are too low and shine in your eyes rather than shedding light to read etc. It is a minor detail.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ayda couple gb
7
Lovely stay overall.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable. The bed was comfortable. It was clean and well catered for. The location was absolutely great and it was easy for us to find parking nearby.

Cons:

The check-in process was a bit lengthy. They had system issue and needed to correct an error, and also had a recent change of policy for requiring physical bank card for check in (which wasn't included in the booking information). The breakfast was lovely, but there weren't enough staff, and the existing staff were rushed off their feet. We had to wait a long while for someone to take our order for the breakfast. The stay was more akin to B&B rather than Hotel.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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clinton solo_traveller gb
10
Traditional, friendly, accomodating
Pros:

Very friendly traditional hotel. Food well above average.
Had a breakfast inclusive rate and hotel happily extended hours to 11am on day when I had early appointment. Great view from good sized room.

Cons:

Some noise from other guests in hotel/pub courtyard thru to around 1130.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Andreas family_with_children gb
5
Good location with beautiful countryside. Rooms haven’t been updated since the 70’s, if they were it would be perfect.
Pros:

Good location and quiet

Cons:

Rooms can do with updating

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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teresa couple gb
10
Fantastic friendly staff great location
Pros:

We visited with our dog who was treated as a valued guest

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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liam couple fr
8
Nice village atmosphere
Pros:

Beers in the bar!

Cons:

All was great

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Juliana couple gb
9
Comfortable environment
Pros:

Good choice of food on the restaurant menu and for breakfast. Comfortable environment. Room was not overly warm in this heatwave!

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Gemma family_with_children gb
8
Great dog friendly hotel
Pros:

Relaxed friendly hotel, the staff were brilliant and loved the dog package

Cons:

Surcharge of £10 per dog wasn’t clearly advertised at booking

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Svenja couple de
7
Heiß
Pros:

Das Hotel ist gleichzeitig ein Pub. Es gibt einen schönen Innenhof, in dem man essen, trinken, Karten spielen kann.
Das Frühstück war richtig gut.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war unter einer Dachschrägen und bei den heißen Temperaturen tagsüber nicht begehbar. Erst abends war es dort wieder auszuhalten.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Ewan solo_traveller gg
8
Pros:

Great place, good rooms, great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
10
Warm and comforting
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable and had a lovely ambience.

Cons:

Parking was paid during the day, but a reasonable price and only a short walk away

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee