Welcome to The Abbey Inn, a charming retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy the warm atmosphere on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind at the cozy bar. With free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be stress-free.
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Dartmoor National Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
River Dart Country Park - 18 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive
Staverton Station - 10 min drive
Ivybridge Station - 17 min drive
Totnes Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Things Happen Here - 6 min drive
Cott Inn - 7 min drive
The White Hart Buckfastleigh - 16 min walk
Dartmoor Halfway Inn - 7 min drive
The Green Table - 8 min drive
About this property
The Abbey Inn
The Abbey Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park. Freebies like breakfast and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking and mountain biking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Bar/lounge
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Abbey Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Abbey Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Abbey Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Abbey Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around The Abbey Inn like?
The Abbey Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Buckfast Abbey and 16 minutes' walk from Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary.
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Reviews
The Abbey Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent, with many guests praising the quality, variety, and service. (32 reviews)
The restaurant served excellent food with a good selection of options and attentive staff. (4 reviews)
Parking was easy and free, with ample space available. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
A good stay. Great breakfast. The bathroom was clean, but a little tired and in need of a refurb.
Owen
Owen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
It is a lovely inn right by the river. Clean and well kept, friendly staff and good food. Ideal location for seeing the area.
Renata
Renata, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Lovely stay at the Abbey Inn!
Beautiful setting to stay in looking out onto the river! The staff were very friendly and helpful, the pub is stylishly decorated inside, the rooms were nice too. The food was the highlight! The steak pie and the beef burger were really good, and the full English breakfast delicious too! We will definitely be staying again.
Kai
Kai, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
1night stay
Nice hotel at fab location but slow service
Due lack of staff
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
Location looking out onto the river was lovely. Breakfast great, unfortunately they had no chef for a couple of evenings so no meals available! Staff were very friendly.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2025
Staff all friendly and bedroom overlooking the river was very nice. Bathroom could do with a bit of a refresh but all clean. Food was ok, with vegetarian options. Good for an 'overnighter'.
We saw a Dipper on the river from the room (which was named 'Dipper'!)
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Anniversary Break
We had a wonderful stay at the Abbey, lovely spotlessly clean room, great food and drink.
Best of all were the staff, who made the stay perfect, so friendly and helpful.
Bronwen
Bronwen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Our stay at The Abbey Inn was most comfortable and perfect location. We had a nice dinner and breakfast. Could find nothing wrong.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
Great hosts
Amazing breakfast
Mr S k
Mr S k, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Great service and nice meals. Very quiet. Despite Friday night karaoke downstairs we didn’t hear a thing.
Kristein
Kristein, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Lovely place to stay
Had a lovely few days at the Abbey Inn. Really friendly staff and a lovely room. Located next to an idyllic looking stream with a bar downstairs and great looking food. Breakfast was great, lots of choice and all well cooked. A few minutes walk from the beautiful Buckfast Abbey and a few minutes drive from the quaint shops in Buckfastleigh. Happy to recommend
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2024
short stay
comfortable, clean and pleasant stay
OK food , good bar
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Good facilities, lovely setting close to where I was working.
Only issue for a business stay was breakfast started at 8am so I missed it both days.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Stayed 2 nights this week with my husband for a belated anniversary trip. Our room was large, clean and comfortable, with a lovely river view. The breakfast and evening meal were superb. We also enjoyed the quiz on Thursday night. The attentive staff and excellent service complemented a relaxing and enjoyable visit. We would happily stay there again and we will be highly recommending The Abbey Inn to all. Thank you!
Alyson
Alyson, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
Very comfortable, easy to find and a superb breakfast
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Really nice place to stay, qould go again
david
david, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2024
Lovely place to stay
GILL
GILL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Very good value for money, a tasty breakfast & friendly staff
Rosie
Rosie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
The staff were wonderful, and the location can't be beat. We unwound each night with a half-pint on the beautiful terrace that is set along the riverbank. The building is a lovely old hodge-podge of levels. We were at the top of it, which involves a stairs-climb that could be hard for some. There is ample parking (very welcome!). It's at the edge of the village, which meant it was a short, pleasant walk to find country lanes for an evening's stroll. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, and would be happy to stay here again, if we get back to Dorset!
Margaret
Margaret, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
BnB Perfection
Wonderful people and location!
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
The Abbey Inn was very good, very nice evening meal, and the beer was well kept,
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2023
We absolutely loved our stay in every way!
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart.
Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Very friendly staff
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
All the staff very pleasant, excellent breakfast, would stay again.