The Ramblers' Rest - Princetown

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Ramblers' Rest in Princetown offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi, complemented by spa and wellness facilities. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort, while private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Leisure and Activities: The property offers a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Guests can engage in canoeing, hiking, and cycling, with nearby attractions including Morwellham Quay (12 mi) and Cotehele House (16 mi). Convenient Location: Located 37 mi from Exeter International Airport, The Ramblers' Rest is highly rated for its hot tub, host, and convenient location. Nearby attractions include Newton Abbot Racecourse (23 mi) and Plymouth Hoe (16 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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3 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Levona
United States United States
“Everything was just like being home! Comfortable bed, spacious room and our host Terry couldn’t do enough to make our stay better!”
Benjamin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy rooms, easy parking, owner is amazingly helpful and has brilliant local knowledge, the hot tub is fantastic!! Also very dog friendly.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super friendly hosts who were very helpful as far as finding somewhere to eat with closing times etc.The location is just perfect for Dartmoor.Amazing that there was a large fresh milk in the fridge of the well equipped kitchen”
Milner
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts are amazing!! Very attentive. Highly recommended and will definitely be back”
Jake
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location close to the crossroads in the center of Dartmoor. 5 minute drive from Wistman's Wood, and very close to many other fantastic locations as well. (Note that the attached photo was taken with a zoom lens from the edge of the wood,...”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice to have the honesty Box for breakfast options and there was plentiful pod coffee and tea more than normal and facilities in room to make breakfast”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, friendly staff and such a lovely room! Everything had been thought of, we especially appreciated the coffee machine.”
Jon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great to have a small kitchen, Terry and Nikki were brilliant. Very dog friendly. Plenty of parking. Big family rooms if needed.”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to walking paths. Great you could leave the car in the carpark, hosts were great, bed was so good and very comfortable”
Cécile
France France
“The owner was very welcoming, the bedroom very well equipped and the spa was just amazing! Will definitely recommend it!”

Managed by Nikki & Terry

Company review score: 9.7Based on 246 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We feel that we were born to host. We get a real joy from helping people to have a great stay and solving holiday problems. We took a twist on the standard guest house giving our Dartmoor Explorers more independence by adding kitchenettes to all of our rooms, so that you can make your own breakfast/packed lunches and get out and enjoy the surroundings OR just enjoy the selection of cafes in the morning. We have set about creating something that suits the discerning explorer, high quality, super comfortable beds with extremely high quality bed linen, bike sheds, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor showers, a drying room (perfect for wet clothes, coats and boots) and our ultimate investment... a large outdoor swim spa, allowing all of our room guests access to a hot tub. We have been hosting on the side of our careers (teacher and carpenter) for 10 years and our accountant told us that we should make it a reality, so we have!

Property info

We offer a unique experience in the heart of Dartmoor. A clean and comfortable, luxurious bed with high quality 100% cotton, percale, white linen. Catering facilities, so you can prepare your own food (with fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and washing up facilities) and a space to sit and eat. Fantastic location right in the heart of Dartmoor but with two great local pubs, cafes, outdoor shop and a convenience store. We also have a fabulous large swim spa (hot tub), that is available for all guests over the age of 16 years to be able to use between 4 and 9pm. Addditional facilities include: drying room, bike sheds, outdoor kitchen with pizza ovens and sheltered seating. The building originated as an Inn in the 1800s, so you get quirky corners, wonky floors and characteristic aspects. We are very proud of our super comfortable beds and aim to give you a characterful stay in a clean and comfortable environment.

Neighborhood info

The Ramblers’ Rest stands proudly in the centre of Princetown overlooking Duchy Square. Princetown is the highest settlement on Dartmoor and one of the highest in the UK. This fantastic location is located remotely in the centre of the moors, however, Princetown itself offers a few but diverse range of shops and services, a range of dining is minutes from the doorstep including The Plume of Feathres and the Prince of Wales public houses. There is a good convenience store and post office, an outdoor activity store and three cafes. Princetown even boasts its own brewery – The Dartmoor Brewery, home to the esteemed Jail Ale. Even more well-known is the infamous Dartmoor Prison and the Dartmoor Prison Museum. The Market town of Tavistock is just 15 minutes drive and again, there is a wealth of individual shops and eateries. Tavistock also has beautiful river walks and a fantastic pannier market with goods to suit everyone.

Languages Spoken

English,French

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that spa is available from 4pm to 10pm.

Please note that people under the age of 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

The hot tub is a large swim spa that seats 8 people. This is a shared facility with all rooms on the site.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.