Side bedroom for the kids give private space, very accommodating for children with games and books to borrow , location and self catering facilities. Good cafes, pubs and shops near by.

Stayed in May 2024

Wow. Just wow. After some unexpected weather and car troubles, 'Rambler's Rest' couldn't be a more fitting name. The owners went over and above to ensure we had a terrific stay, the GIGANTIC hot tub with spa shoes and robes was a real treat and the eco friendly toiletries were a very welcome surprise. Thought and care has gone into every inch of this place and after swearing I'll never go hiking in Dartmoor again, knowing this place exists actually makes it feel not quite so daunting. It was an emergency booking after our camping gear didn't perform quite as we wanted in the hail and the rain and our boots weren't quite prepared for the amount of bog we encountered so it was a true oasis. It makes me really happy that in a world of chains that places like this still exist, where passion and personality can shine through and make a trip to the English countryside a true delight, no matter what else is happening with the weather! Despite feeling quite beaten up by our hiking experiences we were so refreshed the following day after staying here that we ventured out again on waking for a coastal walk instead of scurrying back to the city as we were promising ourselves before we arrived. Thank you Nikki and Terry for turning 'nightmare' into 'adventure' and making the trip something we could laugh about as soon as the following day. We'll be back!

Stayed in March 2024

Big room with kitchen including coffee machine, microwave, toaster and fridge. The real milk it the fridge was a fabulous touch. Nikki and Terry were very friendly with good local tips about the pubs and cafes. The hot tub was fabulous 😉

Stayed in April 2024

Friendly hosts and lovely rooms in a quiet little town in Dartmoor. Very convenient location with various Dartmoor sights being only about 10-15 mins drive away. The hot tub was a nice little bonus!

Stayed in March 2024

Terry and Nikki were an amazing host. Best part was the hot tub and the location of the property

Stayed in April 2024

We were missing some general cutlery and the bins need to be much bigger.

Friendly hosts, very approachable and clean and friendly environment.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

You thought of everything and made us feel very welcome.

Stayed in March 2024

Just perfect after a hard days walking on the moor. The lure of a hot tub waiting for us kept us going the last couple of miles. Terry was great. Very welcoming and lots of useful local information. Would love to stay there again

Stayed in March 2024

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Friendly owners, clean and comfortable room, lovely location - great place to stay!

Stayed in March 2024

Happy all round!

The Ramblers Rest is perfectly situated for visiting Dartmoor without any real necessity to drive anywhere. There are plenty of really good hikes to different Tors and other local places of interest right on the doorstep. Our host was very welcoming and gave us plenty of local info on places to eat and visit. The room was very well decorated and nicely finished, including the bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was lovely and warm. The accomodation included a drying room, which was great to dry-out all our wet hiking gear! We will definitely be staying again and would happily recommend 'The Ramblers Rest'.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was wonderful and found no negatives at all.

I have stayed here before and when I needed to stay in or close to Princetown there is no better or friendlier place to stay and instantly booked again. Nikki & Terry are lovely and friendly hosts and make the stay so lovely.

Stayed in February 2024

The only significant issue was the road noise — this is probably one of the busiest intersections in Dartmoor and even with the windows closed, it sounded as if they were open. I think most of the rooms do not face the road though so potentially not an issue for you.

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, please do not walk into the wood!) There are many excellent framed photographs hanging all over the hotel from local landscape photographer Greg Braund. The drying room was fantastic and really useful since it was a very wet weekend! Owner Nikki was nice and very hospitable. The hot tub is great, and really huge! Comfy beds.

Stayed in February 2024

We spent 2 nights here and it definitely exceeded our expectations. The location is great, lots to see nearby (we ran out of time). The hot tub was really nice! Very kind owners who were very accommodating with us and our dog.

Stayed in February 2024

Bed matress was a bit too soft for my bad back, sank right into it but would be great if you like a soft memory foam matress. Radiators on timer could do with coming on earlier so it’s warm when you get back from cold walks about 3-4pm. These were just minor things, overall we were very impressed and happy with our stay.

Lovely large and modern studio style room equipped with everything we needed including sofa, dining table and tv. Clean kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge and kettle. Shower was lovely and powerful and hot. Warm, comfortable and dog friendly room. The hosts were very friendly, welcoming and helpful and always around to chat to. They even delivered a new year breakfast pack of crumpets and jams incase we didn’t have anything and the cafe was closed New Year’s Day. The location is excellent next door to our favourite pub and cafe and lovely walks across the moors right from the door. Village shop for emergencies. Can walk straight to Nuns cross from there which is a lovely walk with amazing scenery.

Stayed in January 2024

Window in bedroom not very soundproof

Very clean hosts very friendly Room well equipped The spa

Stayed in January 2024

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The accommodation was exceptional and super comfortable it was like home from home

Stayed in December 2023

Leaving the hot tub in the cold raining weather, would like to be able to hang dressing gowns somewhere dry, but to be fair most people might not use it in those conditions!

Lovely room with all the facilities you need, great bath, loved the coffee machine, sink and fridge, huge bed which was very comfy. Nice games and maps and books to use. Huge hot tub! Terry and Nikki were wonderful hosts, they took care of everything, gave us an upgraded room because they were not busy and late check out, most appreciated!

Stayed in December 2023

We had a lovely room booked with all the essentials - on arrival we actually got upgraded to a room with a full kitchen and everything was just fabulous. The staff is super nice and helpful, we were able to lock our bikes in a shed and loved the hot tub after a day out in the Nationalpark. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone who would like to explore Dartmoor.

Stayed in November 2023

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Location was perfect and the hosts were lovely & friendly. I was upgraded to a lovely room with huge comfortable bed and slept soundly. The hot tub was a highlight and wonderful to soak and watch the stars and lucky to have it all to myself. Terry was so helpful and came out to put the covers back on as were quite heavy so I didn’t have to do this myself.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing we didn’t like.

Location is perfect for spending time on Dartmoor. Free parking. Our room was perfect. Everything we needed for a break away. Bed was really comfy & all was clean & good quality. The jacuzzi was a fabulous addition to what was already a gem of a place to stay. Nikki & Terry were so welcoming, kind & thoughtful. Nothing was too much trouble. Big thanks & we’ll be back & telling friends about you :D

Stayed in November 2023

Great room, great location and a hot tub to die for. Thank you

Stayed in November 2023

No hot shower the first morning. The hosts were very apologetic that the immersion heater was not turned on for the weekend so I'm sure this is not something that normally happens.

Good location in the middle of Dartmoor. A quiet place with easy access to the countryside around. My room had a very comfortable bed, duvet and pillows. Not lots of extra space as there was a sink and drink making facilities as well as a fridge, microwave and toaster. A small drying room opposite was helpful for my kayak drysuit and clothes. Lovely shower room and toilet area. Would be happy to stay again. About 25 mins away from the start of the Dart Loop.

Stayed in November 2023

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The owners were lovely and couldn't be more accommodating, I was given a tour when I got there! The entire place was really nice and very clean, it had obviously been freshly refurbed and was cosy and modern. There was a covered outdoor seating area with a wood burner in it and a hot tub! Lovely little kitchen in the room and they left milk in the fridge. Very accommodating to us as kayakers, and even had a little dry room which was a major unexpected bonus! Would definitely recommend this place to other paddlers and hikers, climbers ect. Its clearly marketed towards outdoorsy people who don't like to rough it at night (maybe even have a little bit of luxury) and had been well thought out as such. But I'm sure anyone would enjoy staying here.

Stayed in November 2023

Outdoor Hot tub :), excellent hosts

Stayed in August 2023