Fox & Hounds Hotel

I have been visiting this pub on and off for around 40 years and staying there about once a year for the last 15. It has always been the source of great memories over these years and our last stay was no exception. There are 13 in our family aged from 4 to 62 and I wanted a pub where we could all be together that was somewhere on the western edge of the Moor. The Fox & Hounds was a great choice in terms of good food, drink (Jail Ale), accommodation, and location. All this topped by an excellent welcome from Crystal and her team, who really looked after us throughout the weekend. Sure, it wasn't posh, but then again, neither are we. Five stars awarded with no reservation.

A brilliant hotel. A really pleasant location, and a very picturesque building. We stayed for one night in August. The room was very nice, not modern, but definitely in keeping with the hotel itself. Very comfortable bed, and a nice, clean bathroom. We had dinner at the hotel, and a varied menu was available. The food was delicious, and reasonably priced. The staff were all excellent, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast menu was not as expansive as some hotels, but the full English was of a very high quality. We had a great stay, and will definitely return.

We’ve just stayed at this lovely old hotel for one night on our way to Cornwall. On booking we worried we wouldn’t arrive before closing but were assured a key would be left. Extremely friendly staff. Clean room with all you need and the most delicious breakfast. We will definitely be returning.

Warm welcome, nothing too much trouble, reasonably priced food which was delicious!. Staff very friendly. They also have a caravan park out the back so will definitely be back in the summer with our camper to walk the moors and enjoy more lovely food!

We stayed at The Fox and Hounds in September 2023. Booked via a popular booking site, we paid £75 for B&B for 1 night, double room with shared bathroom. Upon arrival we parked up in the car park next to the pub. Plenty of spaces available. Warm welcome by the landlord as we entered and were checked in quickly and efficiently. A warning about low beams was given (it’s a very old property!) and we found our way to the room up some narrow stairs (and the low beam). Room was pretty small but functional, with a double bed, wardrobe and kettle. Tea and coffee but no decaf or biscuits. Turned on the tiny TV and no channels picked up, even with retune. Mentioned this to the landlord but he didn’t seem too concerned. Also the WiFi code provided didn’t work and with very little mobile signal it was difficult to keep in touch with family. The shared bathroom was functional but very dated too. On a positive note, we went down to the bar for food and drink. Drinks were very reasonably priced and food was delicious, served quickly and efficiently. Breakfast the next morning was also well presented, with different size portions available to suit appetites. Check out was quick and easy too, everything paid in advance. We left with mixed feelings. Great food but let down by tired room and a lack of care for the facilities. If you’re looking for a simple accommodation on Dartmoor then this hotel is great, but if wanting more comforts then maybe look to pay a little more at an alternative venue.

This pub has proved itself to be great value not just monetary value. It is so friendly the food was amazing. We had done a cycle ride and used it as a stop over so we could enjoy Lydford and Bretor the next day. No it’s not modern but it is very clean, the warm shower was welcome after our adventure. Breakfast was included in price and excellent.

Room very clean and beds comfortable. Evening meal was very tasty and the homemade Chicken Liver Pate is the best i have ever had, will have 2 next time. Breakfast was very filling and again tasty. Tea and Coffee was good as well, no nasty bitter taste to the coffee.

The service and the staff at this hotel were, lovely, helpful and very welcoming. They were very accomodating by storing our bikes in a safe place. The food in the pub/restaurant was excellent both for evening meal and breakfast. The room was very dated but that being said it had everything we needed and it was clean. The value of the room was excellent as well and I would definitely recommend this place, even if it's just to stop and have a friendly pint.