I came here for the barbut this place is very much a hotel, with a barrather than a bar that offers…read moreaccommodation. The bar area is actually located in what constitutes the hotel dining room. This means that while they serve a decent pint of Tribute and have a cider on offer too, the interior lacks atmosphere and has nothing to offer visually. Nice location though. As a hotel, the reviews I have read are excellent.

You can find piece and tranquilty at the Fox and Hounds, buried deep in the Taw Valley of Devon…read moreamong acres and acres of magical scenery with everygreen fir trees and streams, close by is the railroad that follows the Valley nearly along side the main road named the A377 found between the towns of Exeter and Barnstaple. This beauty is set back from the main road meaning no noise polution, wildlife is plentiful with badgers, hares, deers, moles, owls among other cute furry creatures. The Establishment comes with a health and beauty spa Magificent walks can be found in the forest with adventure trails, recommend staying here at least one week and forget the world.

Have stayed at Bangors Organic twice, staying in the Menhir room, which has the largest en-suite…read moreyou're ever lightly to see. Roll top bath, step in shower, his & hers large handbasins, high level cistern toilet and underfloor heating. Convienient for Widemouth Bay, Bude, Boscastle, Tintagel, Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Moor. Gill and Neil do all they can to make you feel welcome and you could do a lot worse. Located next to the Atlantic Highway, this is the ideal location to stay if you wish to visit all the destinations already mentioned and some in Devon, such as Clovelly (20 Miles away) , Bideford and Barnstaple. Eat at Bay View Inn at Widemouth Bay or Hoops Inn in Devon.

Probably the most disappointing stay in our month in the U.K. This is a 3 star hotel that is…read morerapidly chasing a 2 star (or lower) rating. First the good. As a previous reviewer mentioned it is in the country with lovely vistas, unfortunately that is the only good I am able to find. The desk staff were unfriendly. Never looking up or acknowledging gusts when they came by. Recommended a restaurant that was closed. When a problem was reported with the room (a burnt out lightbulb over the mirror) it was "duly noted" and never repaired over our 4 day stay, even after several reminders. The lounge/bar had lights so bright that they would have served in a operating theatre. More could be said but in summary a tired, once grand place, that is in need of repair and staff training. So unfortunate with a property with such potential.

Lord Haldon Hotel is 4 miles out of Exeter at Dunchideock. Set in lovely grounds with views over…read morethe surrounding countryside. Very high standard of service, specialises in Weddings has four 4 poster bedrooms. Very romantic candelit restaurant Not cheap but if you are looking for that extra special place set in lovely country surroundings yet close to Exeter City, Dartmoor and the devonshire coasts this is the place to be. Special offer on at present £70pp for two nights dinner bed and breakfast. They also have murder mystery weekends. Very helpful in organising your wedding, can cater for up to 160. Only one wedding per day, even if yours is a smaller group so you are assured of that personal touch. Civil services, and photographs in the extensive grounds. Part of the Best Western Group.

Fantastic castle resort set amidst acres of beautiful English countryside. Stunning location…read more While we were there for the NYE package (our activities might not be the norm year round), there were plenty of activities to keep us busy including archery, table tennis, clay pidgeon shooting, hiking, practice putting area, driving range, full 18 hole championship golf course, spa, indoor pool ( with sauna and steam room), afternoon cream tea, falconry event (bird exhibition including a very cool owl), live music, and fancy course dinners. Pros: 1. Beautiful castle with great sitting rooms on the main floor. 2. Wonderful cream tea every afternoon. Delicious scones and jam and tea. Wonderful loose teas. 3. Beautiful golf course. 4. Attentive staff and some were exceptionally friendly. 5. David-the ex sommelier and now the events manager-was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his wine knowledge. Great guy. 6. Room turn down service. 7. Gorgeous indoor pool. 8. On location spa with many treatment options. Cons would be the following: 1. Secluded location means you pretty much do everything at the hotel. No option to walk to other options...but you can pretty easily drive into town (we didn't explore this option). Some might say the remote location is a Pro. 2. One dining room option can get a bit boring for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Decent food but not fantastic and the food was not consistently good over the course of 3 days. 3. Older style rooms. 4. Our room, number 40, had a great view but the window was a bit small and then ceilings were a bit low. 5. Central heating means the room can get hot and there's not way to change the temp other than to open the window. 6. We had incorrect charges on our final bill....but they easily removed the charges without any argument. 7. Our hallway to our room often smelled like food. Wasn't a pleasant smell.

It is one of my favorite places that we stayed at during our trip around England. Set in a…read morepicturesque park (Dartmoor National Park) in southwest England, in a region called Devon. It is the epitome of a country retreat! Fantastic service from the moment you step in to the you check out. The classic double guest room is very comfortable, roomy enough to spread out. The room was always stocked with bottled water and milk in the mini fridge, as well as fresh healthy snacks of nuts, dried apricots, and fresh strawberries. They provide you with luxury brand name toiletries. Lots of fresh clean towels as well as robes and slippers. There is internet access in the room through a cable - no wifi in the area at all! Lots of public rooms for guests to sit and relax and enjoy a drink or afternoon tea which we did and it was absolutely delightful! The hotel has two restaurants to offer guests. The Edwardian, serving up contemporary British cuisine, and the Castle Bistro serving up foods like pizzas and burgers although i had the leg of lamb and that was just amazing!! The food at the Edwardian was okay. The food at the Castle Bistro was better. The hotel also has a spa, which we didn't use but we did use their pool and sauna/steam rooms. There are changing rooms at the pool as well as showers for the guests. The pool is indoors but looks out to the park - gorgeous views. Bovey Castle also has a golf course for those who like golf. There are also lots of other activities like fishing, tours of the area, falconry, and gin making. I highly recommend it if you can afford it. I can't wait to return!!

Mr CuteBadger and I recently spent 4 nights here and would highly recommend it…read more The Inn is out in the beautiful Devon countryside so is peaceful. As well as the accommodation there's a great pub and a couple of different options for eating. The double room we had was on the small side I must admit, but it contained everything we needed and was very clean and tidy. We had an en suite toilet and shower which was kept spotless throughout our stay. The room had a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities (including bottled water and a good supply of biscuits which was replenished every day). The pub is lovely, with thick stone walls and an open fire. There's no TV or jukebox for those of us who like things relaxed and peaceful. The whole place is family run and it really shows (though there are other staff there too at other times) - everyone was really friendly. The food was great and after the first night we learned not to have a starter as we simply couldn't finish one and then have a main course - this is very unusual for us as we're a pair of fat, greedy Badgers! There was a great range of choices and plenty of options for vegetarians. Breakfast was equally good with lots of choice, including kippers and eggs boiled to your specified time, apart from the usual full English. Prices, for accommodation, drinks and meals, were all reasonable so give it a go if you're in the area.

Ah, Ashwick House. What a delight…read more I hadn't been to Exmoor before, and so was very excited as we weaved our way through its treasure trove of villages, bound for Dulverton. Then we took a turn on to the moor, across a cattle grid, down a single track road, and past the Exmoor Pony Centre. In a wooded Coombe lay Ashwick House, an old shooting lodge tastefully refurbished into a very comfortable country house hotel. The first good point about this hotel became evident immediately - the host came out to meet and greet us with an easy, relaxed air. Staying at Ashwick House feels more like staying with some friends for the weekend, but in luxurious comfort. The host and hostess are very friendly, but also allow you enough privacy to enjoy your weekend. The balance is perfect. When you enter the house you'll encounter the main hall - very much the central room. A grand hall for a grand house, but still cosy enough to enjoy your evening drink in. It also has a very good collection of oriental furniture which manages to blend perfectly with the age and atmosphere of the house. We were then shown to our room. Nicely decorated and a newly refurbished bathroom. I was particularly pleased to see that there was a small fridge in the corner meaning we had been given fresh milk in a jug. (I can't stand those horrible plastic pots of milk.) You have the option to dine in at Ashwick house, and I would strongly recommend trying this at once during your stay. The 5 (or is it 6) course menu is excellent, with a good selection each evening. The price is at the higher end of the scale, but I was perfectly happy to pay for the quality of the food. The chef is also happy to be adaptable, as proved when I asked for plain pasta pre-marathon! The breakfast was also very good. Homemade fruit compote and yoghurt, a selection of cereals and then the delicious full english. I've never seen a full english presented so well, and boy did it taste good! Slightly sad to see the absence of beans, but I think that's more my fault for not asking for them. Ashwick House made me realise the value of a weekend in a country house hotel. Not something I've done that much, but I have now made a mental note to indulge myself in the future. I think I'll definitely be returning to enjoy this magnificent area of the West Country. (I haven't mentioned any of the history of the house, as I'll let you enjoy discovering this when you stay!)

Follow the river,cross the cattle grid : where were we going as we followed the directions across…read moreExmoor to Ashwick House ? It turned out the directions were as well thought out and attentive to detail as Ashwick House itself. The house,beautiful in its individuality and graceful in its decor was at the same time comfortable and welcoming. A nice touch: the host came out to greet us as we arrived and later showed us around some of the private rooms. The food was excellent;the menu varied and we particularly enjoyed sitting in the hall before the wood burning stove savouring the first drink of the evening whilst hearing from our host and hostess about the history of the house. We did not see the red deer this time but we'll be back to this special place

This is a time warp hotel - you could easily be in the 1970s here but it is not faded or dirty but…read morejust like a well maintained 1970s hotel! It is charming and really prettily located just under the castle walls in Launceston with great views from the top floor windows. From the outside it looks like a really big house but inside is spacious. Reception and all staff are friendly and willing to talk, you feel welcome from the first moment you step in. My bedroom was perfectly adequate - the flat screen TV the only incongruous item in the 70's decor which included an avocado bathroom suite. The beds were, unfortunately, built for hobbits but apart from that I had a comfortable night's sleep undisturbed by the party going on in the bar on the ground floor which did disturb another guest. Breakfast was great not outstanding but plenty of well cooked food and lovely grapefruit. I would stay here again but it may not be to everyone's taste - if you really want to know what it was actually like in the 1970s you HAVE to visit!

This road, the A3072, is one of the unsung scenic wonders of England. I have driven up or down it…read moremore times than I have had hot dinners and still some of the scenery takes my breath away. It starts with a fairly steep windy climb up a hill from the top of which you look down on the village of Bickleigh and across to hills that show beautiful perspective. The road continues, up and down, winding this way and that, through valleys and among hills high and low. Every now and then the hills open up to expose an apparently never-ending vista of fields and the rare dwelling. Approaching the hamlet of Cadbury, the road circles round the hill fort of Cadbury Castle (one of several with the same name in England) and then straightens for the fastest part of the road before reaching the highest point, a tight double bend with a vertiginous drop, and stunning view, before the road again straightens and narrows and drops, passing through hedges on both sides before breaking out into a startling, breathtaking landscape of Mid Devon, stretching away to Dartmoor in the distance. Once down this hill, the nature of the road changes, winding through hills, past old farmsteads, up hiull, down dell, before the final fast drop down a long, steep hill, into Crediton.