The Abbey Inn
$112
/ night
Avg. for October
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$112
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Abbey Inn average $74 in January, the cheapest month, and $134 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $74 |
| February | $87 |
| March | $96 |
| April | $104 |
| May | $110 |
| June | $114 |
| July | $119 |
| August | $131 |
| September | $134 |
| October | $112 |
| November | $91 |
| December | $85 |
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About this property
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Abbey Inn. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring luggage storage. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation.Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors.At The Abbey Inn, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment.In select rooms at the hotel, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Live Music
Luggage Storage
Location
30 Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh, England, United Kingdom
Room options
1
Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
River ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
2
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
Private BathroomTV
1
Single Room
1 Twin Bed
194 ft²
River ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomTVPrivate EntranceAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The Abbey Inn
8.4
Very good
Based on 700 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
22%
Couple
51%
Family
14%
Group
3%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Abbey Inn stands out for its scenic riverside setting, welcoming staff, and good value, with consistently praised cooked breakfasts, comfortable rooms, and a characterful old-inn feel tempered by a few dated or worn areas.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Abbey Inn stands out for its scenic riverside setting, welcoming staff, and good value, with consistently praised cooked breakfasts, comfortable rooms, and a characterful old-inn feel tempered by a few dated or worn areas.
Guests frequently enjoy dinners and well-kept beer, though evening menus were at times limited or unavailable, and service could be slow during staffing shortages. Rooms are generally warm and cozy, some spacious with river views, but bathrooms can be small, mattresses vary in firmness, access involves stairs, and occasional noise or maintenance issues cropped up. Cleanliness is usually high, and free parking is appreciated. Expect a friendly, traditional riverside stay with plenty of character and a few operational quirks.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the riverside terrace/bar and plenty of free parking. Access involves stairs in places within the old building, which some found challenging.
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10
John
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Large room overlooking the River Dart, spacious, warm and comfortable. En suite a bit on the small side but shower warm and efficient. Staff friendly and food very good, with breakfast cooked to order. Plenty of parking and old building has character.
Large room overlooking the River Dart, spacious, warm and comfortable. En suite a bit on the small side but shower warm and efficient. Staff friendly and food very good, with breakfast cooked to order. Plenty of parking and old building has character.
8
shannon
Apr 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
10
Mary
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
10
Graeme
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy to find, easy to park, quick simple check in and friendly staff. Not a large room but adequate, clean and bright. Food was served in the dinining room by lovely staff who were very helpful. Local to Buckfast Abbey which is about 10 minutes away on foot. Thank you all
Easy to find, easy to park, quick simple check in and friendly staff. Not a large room but adequate, clean and bright. Food was served in the dinining room by lovely staff who were very helpful. Local to Buckfast Abbey which is about 10 minutes away on foot. Thank you all
8
Ian
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
comfortable, clean and pleasant stay OK food , good bar
comfortable, clean and pleasant stay OK food , good bar
10
Margaret
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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!
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!
10
barry
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
lovely spot next to River dart with great outside seating, even covered area if it rains. Good beer and friendly staff, only problem was the dining room is VERY dark and the lights do little to help-almost asked for candles! i had a whole plaice -tricky to see the bones! Road outside could be an issue for light sleepers -windows open in summer heat. Ask for river side room-but you will hear running water then! Would definitely stay again.
lovely spot next to River dart with great outside seating, even covered area if it rains. Good beer and friendly staff, only problem was the dining room is VERY dark and the lights do little to help-almost asked for candles! i had a whole plaice -tricky to see the bones! Road outside could be an issue for light sleepers -windows open in summer heat. Ask for river side room-but you will hear running water then! Would definitely stay again.
10
Paul
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart. Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart. Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
6
Julian
Aug 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Kitchen hours not very user friendly but staff very pleasant. Stairs a bit daunting for older guests or disabled.
Kitchen hours not very user friendly but staff very pleasant. Stairs a bit daunting for older guests or disabled.
10
Stephen
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Out on the terrace, having a beer & watching the River Dart go by.
Out on the terrace, having a beer & watching the River Dart go by.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally very clean, with several noting spotless stays and tidy housekeeping. A few reports mention tired areas or occasional lapses in dining spaces.
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Burga
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely riverside, staff was friendly with an excellent cleaning lady, keeping our room super clean and tidy.
Lovely riverside, staff was friendly with an excellent cleaning lady, keeping our room super clean and tidy.
10
Jane
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good position, very clean, excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Good position, very clean, excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff.
4
Ilka
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Wirtin unfreundlich: 20 min vor Check in sollten wir Geld zahlen, um in das Zimmer zu dürfen; obwohl im Frühstück enthalten mussten Croissants bezahlt werden, wenn man auch Toast wollte (war beim anderen Personal nicht, welches übrigens sehr nett war) Sauberkeit: Tische und Geländer klebten; Fußboden beim Frühstück dreckig, im Biergarten Hund auf dem Tisch (wurde vom Personal nicht beanstandet) Zimmer, Bad sehr klein, Fenster wegen Sicherheit nur ein Spalt zu öffnen, neben dem Fenster die Öffnung der Abluftsystems aus der Küche Gesamteindruck: abgewohntes Haus, schmuddelig Internet vorhanden, aber nicht das beste Positiv: Parkplätze frei und die Lage zwischen Dartmoor und südliches Devon
Wirtin unfreundlich: 20 min vor Check in sollten wir Geld zahlen, um in das Zimmer zu dürfen; obwohl im Frühstück enthalten mussten Croissants bezahlt werden, wenn man auch Toast wollte (war beim anderen Personal nicht, welches übrigens sehr nett war) Sauberkeit: Tische und Geländer klebten; Fußboden beim Frühstück dreckig, im Biergarten Hund auf dem Tisch (wurde vom Personal nicht beanstandet) Zimmer, Bad sehr klein, Fenster wegen Sicherheit nur ein Spalt zu öffnen, neben dem Fenster die Öffnung der Abluftsystems aus der Küche Gesamteindruck: abgewohntes Haus, schmuddelig Internet vorhanden, aber nicht das beste Positiv: Parkplätze frei und die Lage zwischen Dartmoor und südliches Devon
10
Adrian
Feb 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and tidy, good food and friendly staff,
Very clean and tidy, good food and friendly staff,
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shannon
Apr 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
10
Bronwen
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
10
Claire
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The venue & accommodation was perfect. We will be returning. A stunning location that was super clean, comfortable and warm.
The venue & accommodation was perfect. We will be returning. A stunning location that was super clean, comfortable and warm.
8
Ian
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
comfortable, clean and pleasant stay OK food , good bar
comfortable, clean and pleasant stay OK food , good bar
10
tracey
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, clean nice bedrooms. Friendly staff
Great location, clean nice bedrooms. Friendly staff
10
Acorn Court
Dec 6, 2023
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We stayed in the small double, outstanding value. Very clean ,warm room with nice white bedding, fluffy towels, good wifi. Hot shower . Tasty cooked breakfast, friendly staff.. Best value for money we have experienced. Would definitely stay again.
We stayed in the small double, outstanding value. Very clean ,warm room with nice white bedding, fluffy towels, good wifi. Hot shower . Tasty cooked breakfast, friendly staff.. Best value for money we have experienced. Would definitely stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and warm, some spacious with river views and characterful decor; bathrooms are often compact and a few areas feel dated. Noise can affect front or event nights, mattresses vary, and access involves stairs; Wi-Fi was reliable for some.
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John
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Large room overlooking the River Dart, spacious, warm and comfortable. En suite a bit on the small side but shower warm and efficient. Staff friendly and food very good, with breakfast cooked to order. Plenty of parking and old building has character.
Large room overlooking the River Dart, spacious, warm and comfortable. En suite a bit on the small side but shower warm and efficient. Staff friendly and food very good, with breakfast cooked to order. Plenty of parking and old building has character.
8
Alexander
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
8
shannon
Apr 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
Room was very clean, comfortable and good size. En-suite shower room was small sink was very small however v clean. Parking was easy and free. The pub is set in a lovely pot, has outdoor seating and oldey worldy feel to it. Check-in was a bit frantic, but the female member of staff was warm, welcoming and polite. She was very attentive and took my drink and meal order within a short time. Breakfast time, felt a bit rushed as they only serve from 8-9am, so wasn't really leisurely. Stairs have no bannister which might be a problem fo some people with mobility issues. Local information is on the 1st floor area and not in rooms. Wi-fi worked well which for me was good for work purposes.
8
Albert
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Small room very small bathroom with no light that worked and no door lock
Small room very small bathroom with no light that worked and no door lock
10
Lemanie
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely few days stay in the main Dart room overlooking the River Dart, amazing views. Room was cosey with everything you need, four poster bed, large tv, shower ensuite & tea/coffee, hairdryer. Breakfast was a menu choice of cooked options, etc. also had several evenings eating in the pub restaurant, small perfect menu food was excellent. Again with views of the river Dart. All staff were friendly & helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Lovely few days stay in the main Dart room overlooking the River Dart, amazing views. Room was cosey with everything you need, four poster bed, large tv, shower ensuite & tea/coffee, hairdryer. Breakfast was a menu choice of cooked options, etc. also had several evenings eating in the pub restaurant, small perfect menu food was excellent. Again with views of the river Dart. All staff were friendly & helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
6
Celia
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn is located next to a main road so rooms at the front will experience road noise and no view of note. The evening meal was OK and staff were polite and helpful. At breakfast we were offered raspberry yoghurts, both were off and not edible. The waitress apologised but said they could not be replaced as they had non left! The bacon was thin and sadly overcooked. Our room was clean and generally well presented, although the en-suite was very small. The Abbey Inn is no doubt an old building and this must limit the ability of the owners to offer modern building services and appeal. Work and decoration has been carried out but old buildings have limitations unless large sums of money are spent or invested.
The Inn is located next to a main road so rooms at the front will experience road noise and no view of note. The evening meal was OK and staff were polite and helpful. At breakfast we were offered raspberry yoghurts, both were off and not edible. The waitress apologised but said they could not be replaced as they had non left! The bacon was thin and sadly overcooked. Our room was clean and generally well presented, although the en-suite was very small. The Abbey Inn is no doubt an old building and this must limit the ability of the owners to offer modern building services and appeal. Work and decoration has been carried out but old buildings have limitations unless large sums of money are spent or invested.
6
Neil
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, but they had two birthday parties Acheson the night we stayed that didn’t end till after 11pm. Even after the parties needed the noise from other rooms kept me awake till way after midnight.
Nice hotel, but they had two birthday parties Acheson the night we stayed that didn’t end till after 11pm. Even after the parties needed the noise from other rooms kept me awake till way after midnight.
10
Margaret
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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!
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!
10
Susan
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was excellent but bathroom very small
Room was excellent but bathroom very small
10
Acorn Court
Dec 6, 2023
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We stayed in the small double, outstanding value. Very clean ,warm room with nice white bedding, fluffy towels, good wifi. Hot shower . Tasty cooked breakfast, friendly staff.. Best value for money we have experienced. Would definitely stay again.
We stayed in the small double, outstanding value. Very clean ,warm room with nice white bedding, fluffy towels, good wifi. Hot shower . Tasty cooked breakfast, friendly staff.. Best value for money we have experienced. Would definitely stay again.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in. Occasional issues included slow or limited service and operational constraints such as early bar closure, restricted breakfast times, or the restaurant being closed on some evenings.
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Alyson
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
10
Peter
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
great Staff and excellent service
great Staff and excellent service
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Julian
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff great and friendly, excellent breakfast as usual, but toast dropped from breakfast this time? Informed bar was closing at 10pm half an hour before, and hotel bar would be locked up, big disappointment, after all we go away, to have a few drinks,not to have to go to your room or stay outside after 10pm! Unfortunately wont be going again purely for this reason! pity as we liked it here!
Staff great and friendly, excellent breakfast as usual, but toast dropped from breakfast this time? Informed bar was closing at 10pm half an hour before, and hotel bar would be locked up, big disappointment, after all we go away, to have a few drinks,not to have to go to your room or stay outside after 10pm! Unfortunately wont be going again purely for this reason! pity as we liked it here!
10
Frances
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing too much trouble. Excellent breakfast. Lovely location by the riverside.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing too much trouble. Excellent breakfast. Lovely location by the riverside.
10
Narinder
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
great service all round
great service all round
8
Malcolm
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel at fab location but slow service Due lack of staff
Nice hotel at fab location but slow service Due lack of staff
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john
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very pleasant stay. Staff were very helpful.
Very pleasant stay. Staff were very helpful.
10
Lisa
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and service.
Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and service.
10
Julian
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
All the staff very pleasant, excellent breakfast, would stay again.
All the staff very pleasant, excellent breakfast, would stay again.
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Gorden
Feb 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Warm and clean, adequate for one night. I paid extra for breakfast, but was told breakfast does not start until 8:30am and I had to leave the hotel at 7:30am. I was told this is ok as cereals and juice etc (cold breakfast) is laid out the night before and will be available for me to help myself before I leave. Unfortunately when I left the property the door to the hotel/bar/pub eating area where breakfast is served was locked. So paying for breakfast was a waste of money! Not great service....
Warm and clean, adequate for one night. I paid extra for breakfast, but was told breakfast does not start until 8:30am and I had to leave the hotel at 7:30am. I was told this is ok as cereals and juice etc (cold breakfast) is laid out the night before and will be available for me to help myself before I leave. Unfortunately when I left the property the door to the hotel/bar/pub eating area where breakfast is served was locked. So paying for breakfast was a waste of money! Not great service....
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Location
Scenic riverside setting by the River Dart, handy for Buckfast Abbey, Dartmoor and local walks, with transport links nearby. Some front rooms can pick up road noise.
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Karl
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location on the river Dart
Lovely location on the river Dart
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Eugenia
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Old fashion inn. Wonderfuly comfortable bed (king). Warm hospitality and fantastic tranquil setting right on banks of river.
Old fashion inn. Wonderfuly comfortable bed (king). Warm hospitality and fantastic tranquil setting right on banks of river.
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Alexander
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
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Mary
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Craig
Apr 11, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location. Staff friendly. Facilitated late check out. Easy to find. Beautiful river views.
Fantastic location. Staff friendly. Facilitated late check out. Easy to find. Beautiful river views.
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Renata
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It is a lovely inn right by the river. Clean and well kept, friendly staff and good food. Ideal location for seeing the area.
It is a lovely inn right by the river. Clean and well kept, friendly staff and good food. Ideal location for seeing the area.
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Celia
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn is located next to a main road so rooms at the front will experience road noise and no view of note. The evening meal was OK and staff were polite and helpful. At breakfast we were offered raspberry yoghurts, both were off and not edible. The waitress apologised but said they could not be replaced as they had non left! The bacon was thin and sadly overcooked. Our room was clean and generally well presented, although the en-suite was very small. The Abbey Inn is no doubt an old building and this must limit the ability of the owners to offer modern building services and appeal. Work and decoration has been carried out but old buildings have limitations unless large sums of money are spent or invested.
The Inn is located next to a main road so rooms at the front will experience road noise and no view of note. The evening meal was OK and staff were polite and helpful. At breakfast we were offered raspberry yoghurts, both were off and not edible. The waitress apologised but said they could not be replaced as they had non left! The bacon was thin and sadly overcooked. Our room was clean and generally well presented, although the en-suite was very small. The Abbey Inn is no doubt an old building and this must limit the ability of the owners to offer modern building services and appeal. Work and decoration has been carried out but old buildings have limitations unless large sums of money are spent or invested.
10
Margaret
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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!
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!
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Paul
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart. Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart. Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
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Ann
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed a 3 night stay at the Abbey Inn. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was very good and staff excellent and very friendly. One minor issue we had was immediately resolved. It is in a beautiful location overlooking the river. There are good transport links to other towns with a bus stop close to the pub. Easy walk to Buckfastleigh and catch a train which goes to Totnes where you can connect to the main line stations.Plenty to do in the area. Thoroughly recommend.
We thoroughly enjoyed a 3 night stay at the Abbey Inn. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was very good and staff excellent and very friendly. One minor issue we had was immediately resolved. It is in a beautiful location overlooking the river. There are good transport links to other towns with a bus stop close to the pub. Easy walk to Buckfastleigh and catch a train which goes to Totnes where you can connect to the main line stations.Plenty to do in the area. Thoroughly recommend.
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised as tasty and cooked to order. Evening dining receives many positives, but menus were sometimes limited or unavailable, and a few guests reported inconsistent quality.
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Richard
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had two different St Austell beers first night and Devon red cider second night to compliment my meals . Both evening meals were excellent as were the breakfasts both mornings. Staff very helpful. Room clean with double bed and en suite wc and shower.
Had two different St Austell beers first night and Devon red cider second night to compliment my meals . Both evening meals were excellent as were the breakfasts both mornings. Staff very helpful. Room clean with double bed and en suite wc and shower.
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Kai
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Wendy
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Andrew
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely one night stay at the abbey Inn... Very friendly host... as it was our anniversary they had even decorated the table for us for our evening meal.!! Very clean, but very quirky especially the room, but that's part of the charm of staying in an inn.... Amazing setting right on the River dart with seating outside to have a pint or two. A temporarily limited menu but still a very good choice which was very tasty and very reasonably priced. The room itself was clean and tidy, the bed was shall we say was very bouncy and a very soft mattress, however slept well. We have stayed there several times before and we will do so again. 10 minute walk to buckfast abbey and another 15 to 20 minutes walk into town. Breakfast choices and quality was excellent!!
We had a lovely one night stay at the abbey Inn... Very friendly host... as it was our anniversary they had even decorated the table for us for our evening meal.!! Very clean, but very quirky especially the room, but that's part of the charm of staying in an inn.... Amazing setting right on the River dart with seating outside to have a pint or two. A temporarily limited menu but still a very good choice which was very tasty and very reasonably priced. The room itself was clean and tidy, the bed was shall we say was very bouncy and a very soft mattress, however slept well. We have stayed there several times before and we will do so again. 10 minute walk to buckfast abbey and another 15 to 20 minutes walk into town. Breakfast choices and quality was excellent!!
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Lisa
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and service.
Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and service.
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sandra
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was tired looking,and dark in the ground floor resturant. We learnt it was between owners. Being updated in Jan 2025. Limited menu in evening resturant was disappointing, As it was our wedding anniversary.during our 3 night stay.thought we would eat in.that evening. Burgers and chips was not what we envisaged. Room was nice and clean, Kingfisher. Breakfast staff was sociable with everyone. Food hot.
Property was tired looking,and dark in the ground floor resturant. We learnt it was between owners. Being updated in Jan 2025. Limited menu in evening resturant was disappointing, As it was our wedding anniversary.during our 3 night stay.thought we would eat in.that evening. Burgers and chips was not what we envisaged. Room was nice and clean, Kingfisher. Breakfast staff was sociable with everyone. Food hot.
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Martin
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Abbey Inn was very good, very nice evening meal, and the beer was well kept,
The Abbey Inn was very good, very nice evening meal, and the beer was well kept,
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Alex
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location next to a river with hilly views. My steak was cooked to perfection, but poached eggs in the morning were undercooked. lovely roon and staff, coffee was really good as well
Lovely location next to a river with hilly views. My steak was cooked to perfection, but poached eggs in the morning were undercooked. lovely roon and staff, coffee was really good as well
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Gordon
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Photo was misleading for a normal double bed, but comfortable room. Evening food very disappointing with only Pizza available which was overcooked as were the cheesy chips which by no means were gooey and unctious, However, beer was amazing. Breakfast as always was outstanding as was the chef that served breakfast.
Photo was misleading for a normal double bed, but comfortable room. Evening food very disappointing with only Pizza available which was overcooked as were the cheesy chips which by no means were gooey and unctious, However, beer was amazing. Breakfast as always was outstanding as was the chef that served breakfast.
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Jim
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent staff, good was excellent as well. Room ok just slightly tired.
Excellent staff, good was excellent as well. Room ok just slightly tired.
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Mary
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff, lovely breakfast thank you
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff, lovely breakfast thank you
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Adrian
Feb 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and tidy, good food and friendly staff,
Very clean and tidy, good food and friendly staff,
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Rebecca
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay here just for one night but will definitely be returning. Clean,really friendly staff,nice cosy Inn,food was tasty and good choice for breakfasts. Right by the river, close to Dartmoor so two days hiking the moors and ticking off more tors. Perfect place for us, calm, welcoming and cosy.
Had a lovely stay here just for one night but will definitely be returning. Clean,really friendly staff,nice cosy Inn,food was tasty and good choice for breakfasts. Right by the river, close to Dartmoor so two days hiking the moors and ticking off more tors. Perfect place for us, calm, welcoming and cosy.
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Barry
Feb 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sadly the heating and hot water in my room was not working so an invigorating cold shower in the morning. However the food is first rate!
Sadly the heating and hot water in my room was not working so an invigorating cold shower in the morning. However the food is first rate!
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P
Jan 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My stay was only for one night, but I felt so welcome, it's was clean, comfortable, quiet I wish I could move in
My stay was only for one night, but I felt so welcome, it's was clean, comfortable, quiet I wish I could move in
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:30 to 22:00
Before 10:30
FAQs about The Abbey Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
A complimentary breakfast is included for guests.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 16:30 and ends at 22:00. Check-out is required by 10:30.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located at 30 Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh, England, providing convenient access to local attractions.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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