The Horn of Plenty

Tavistock, Devon
Hotel
+44 (0)1822 832528
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From
£135 - £345
per night

Come for a pretty 1860s house in a very fine spot, lovely gardens with views, traditional bedrooms, good food and super-friendly staff

16 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

The team of talented chefs are trained under the Roux brothers: the menu includes traditional and gourmet dishes with a French influence, so evenings are for fine dining and the menu is changed every two months. Breakfast is served in the restaurant – continental, full English with local produce as often as possible and Prosecco if you want to add a sparkle to your morning. Lunch is served every day too.

Comfortable bedrooms are either in the main house or in two other buildings (some modernised, others not yet; new owner Jeremy has plans.) Above all you’ll enjoy peace and quiet, excellent unobtrusive service and a terrace with marvellous views across the Tamar Valley. Wander the walled garden, find a lounger and enjoy the birdsong.

Explore the wooded valley then head back for afternoon tea either in the drawing room with its big bay window or the library upstairs, cosier and with an open fire – perfect after a long walk or on rainy days.

We think you'll love

Taking afternoon tea on the terrace while admiring the views, watching for birds
Staying in for award-winning food
Walking for miles on beautiful Dartmoor

You should know

Breakfast doesn't start until 8.30am
Dogs only allowed on the ground floor (maximum 2 per room) are charged at £15 per night
Children are welcome but parents please note the atmosphere is somewhat refined

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £135
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available £25 per person per night.

4 Twin/doubles: From £240
2 Twin/doubles: From £135
3 Twin/doubles: From £160
7 Twin/doubles: From £200

Information

Booking information

Check in: 3pm-8pm
Check out: 11am
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs: £20 per night, maximum 2 per room.
Meals: Lunch, 2 courses, £25 - 3 courses, £30. Dinner £69. Tasting menu £85, 6 courses ,optional wine flight £30. Afternoon tea from £9.50.

Reviews

Retreat to this beautiful corner of the Devon countryside to enjoy wonderful views across the Tamar Valley, a leisurely afternoon tea on the terrace, and the ever-changing seasonal menu from the hotel's renowned restaurant.

Claire, Sawday's Inspector Aug 2022

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Location

The neighbourhood

There are no near neighbours and 5 acres of grounds to explore. Tavistock is a 10-minute drive and has a thriving high street of independent shops, cafés and a covered market. A further 5 minutes in the car will take you up onto Dartmoor, with miles of open moorland. The Tamar Trails are nearby with pretty walking routes, Plymouth is half an hour for the historic Barbican and Royal William Yard.

Local points of interest from Jeremy Vincent

Less than 20 minutes from Cotehele, The Garden House, Buckland Abbey, Lost Gardens and many more interesting gardens and historic houses
10 minute drive to Dartmoor National Park. After a hearty breakfast set off for an adventure across the moorland or we can arrange a guided walk with a ranger, from The Hound of the Baskervilles tour to the haunted Wistman's Wood tour
If you'd prefer to sit and relax, we've 5 acres of stunning gardens to wander, log fires in winter and comfy chairs in which to curl up and enjoy a good book. In summer, sip a G&T on our lovely patio and enjoy stunning views and magical sunsets.
As we are right on the Devon/Cornwall border, there are beautiful beaches within a 40 minute drive!
5 minute drive will take you to Tavistock, home of Sir Francis Drake, a beautiful ancient stannary & market town, which was voted “Best market town in Britain” . Their Pannier Market is a must visit, showcasing arts & crafts to local produce.
1 mile away is Tamar Trails Centre. You can canoe on the River Tamar, the river that divides Cornwall & Devon. Or enjoy a spot of Archery, with instructors ready to help any budding Robin Hood. For the thrill seekers we would recommend the tree surfing!

Introducing

Jeremy Vincent

Having retired from the corporate world and in need of a new challenge, Jeremy recently bought the hotel and has plans to continue the renovations over the coming years, help the restaurant continue to develop and to reinstate the kitchen garden.

The Horn of Plenty

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Jeremy Vincent

The Horn of Plenty

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Jeremy Vincent

Taking you to The Horn of Plenty