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The Elephant's Nest Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Tavistock with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Elephant's Nest Inn offers a quiet rural retreat with full breakfast each morning and free WiFi. Relax by the cozy lobby fireplace after exploring the countryside, or enjoy the refreshing garden terrace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
Horndon, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, England, PL19 9NQ

Getting around

  • Gunnislake Station - 17 min drive

About this property

The Elephant's Nest Inn

Inn near Dartmoor National Park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Elephant's Nest Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Elephant's Nest Inn Tavistock
Elephant's Nest Inn
Elephant's Nest Tavistock
The Elephant's Nest Inn Tavistock, Devon
Devon
The Elephant's Nest Inn Inn
The Elephant's Nest Inn Tavistock
The Elephant's Nest Inn Inn Tavistock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elephant's Nest Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5.00 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Elephant's Nest Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elephant's Nest Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elephant's Nest Inn?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Elephant's Nest Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park, Brent Tor, and Lydford Castle & Saxon Town. Tavistock Pannier Market and Country Cheeses are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Elephant's Nest Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a relaxing hideaway

excellent food, friendly, beautiful ancient pub. Lacking drawer space for clothes, mean with the tea bags and no shower cap/gel/soap etc provided......rectify that and it's 5*

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival,place looked deralict,shown to our room by owner,garden room.freezing cold no heating on.smelt musty curtains full of mould,felt damp,floor hadn't been sweet,full of bits fluff rug in front of door filthy,told lady room cold arrived at 2 went out at 5 ,15 heating still off.got back at 930 room warm.but heating off.went to bed heating never came back on...next morning had breakfast.excellent.could not fault it .still no heating..left at 9 30.for home..would never return.not worth."£177.dont know were they get there prices. From.if we hadn't been driving for 4 hrs and got a party to attend.and already paid.i would have left,and tried to find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and welcoming nights stay

Hugh and Denise were the most welcoming hosts. The room was comfortable and warm and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at the Elephant’s nest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stop. Room great, clean and tidy. Hosts very genuine. Service, Bar restaurant have huge potential
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was perfect. The room had everything we needed to make our stay a happy one. The breakfast was delicious and the menu varied. The surrounding countryside is incredible. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Meals very good but expensive. The room was not comfortable, the bed itself was terrible. so soft,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaps of character and a warm welcome. Amazing bar. It is only open as a B&B now but well worth ordering food to eat in - a 16th century inn all to ourselves!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally unique property. Quirky bar and breakfast room. Peaceful accommodation in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, extensive choice. Very comfortable kingsize bed. Towelling bathrobes, handmade soap for a luxury feel. Spacious rooms. Proper fresh milk in the little fridge in the room for hot drinks. Isolated spot on Dartmoor, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A character property with nice views. The room was comfortable & warm. There was thick heavy dressing gowns to relax into... Perfect. Good supply of morning refreshments with fresh milk in the fridge & two bottles of water at know extra charge. The management were very hospitable & the breakfast was very substantial. This is a friendly, homely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely owners, retricted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Cassian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Unfortunately the owners have decided against reopening the bar which is disappointing. Pleasant place to stay for a night or two but would avoid against any lengthly stays as beds are incredibly soft and uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were excellent. The food delicious, local food and chef was an excellent cook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend Elephants Nest

Our stay at the Elephant's Nest was comfortable and very relaxing. The breakfast was excellent, with good choices on offer. The evening menu was also excellent. I would highly recommend this venue as a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent, band the room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. Great breakfast. Very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Room and bathroom very good but it is next to a boiler room and was very hot all night even with windows open, found it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Travelgirl, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal Dartmoor getaway

The rooms were very clean and comfortable and they served a great breakfast. The pub itself had a lovely traditional atmosphere and the food was excellent. A great base for a weekend stay in the Dartmoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location on the edge of Dartmoor

Warm friendly Pub with accommodation. Rooms are well laid out and roomy. The staff were very friendly. This is also a dog friendly pub, so we took our dogs so that we could take them up onto the moors.

10/10 Excellent

Traveljunkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely traditional English pub

Wonderful stay. Room was very clean and comfortable and the pub had a lovely atmosphere. The owners and staff were very friendly and the food was excellent too.

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room and lovely inn

Very comfortable, would love to return.

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Perfect for walking the moors for peace and quiet

A bit disappointed that the Inn took £40 deposit which I never knew until we checked out today and checked my bank account. We didn't get any discount when the heating wasn't working for both nights. 2nd night we were given a small fan heater. Rooms seem a little run down this time around. Owners moods are very different morning and night so never sure if they will be happy or not. Entrance to car park is full of pot holes but large car park but mostly taken up by staff and owners.

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, room and atmosphere of country pub.

Lovely small Pub B&B (only 3 rooms) but personal service, great quality in bedroom etc. Food was exceptional although would be nice to have the pub open a bit earlier in the evening than 6.30 pm to have an earlier drink before dinner.

10/10 Excellent

Travelgirl, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome pub

Great little pub tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Lovely comfortable room, great breakfast. Pub and evening meals were lovely too

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023