Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
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9.0Outstanding
(269 Ratings)
"Their staff were particularly attentive - nothing too much trouble.
The facilities around the pool were excellent.
Food was delicious!"
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
Nestled amid 10 acres of private grounds, on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this family-run award-winning hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of South Devon.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Garden
Laundry services
Sauna
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Tennis court
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(269 Ratings)
"Their staff were particularly attentive - nothing too much trouble.
The facilities around the pool were excellent.
Food was delicious!"
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and lounging areas, lovely spa
Rooms were slightly tatty (water marks on wallpaper and paint chipping off skirting boards) but this didn’t take away from the wonderful stay!
9.0 / 10.0
The peaceful location on the edge of Dartmoor
10.0 / 10.0
Their staff were particularly attentive - nothing too much trouble.
The facilities around the pool were excellent.
Food was delicious!
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely spa, great food, excellent staff and perfect location for moor walks.
The restaurant was empty despite people wanting to book a table.
9.0 / 10.0
The food was excellent. The service was very good. The hotel is clean.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful old house with modern facilities. The food was outstanding and the pool area was lovely. Ideally situated on the edge of Dartmoor.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfortable, relaxed , friendly & helpful staff , great location with very tasty menus, fantastic views of Haytor & dog friendly
The tap water seemed very chlorinated
7.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel and liked the room decor and furniture. Spa was fab and very clean. Friendly staff. Good breakfast with a view. Special mention for the bed and pillows which were very comfortable and the linen felt good quality.
Our welcome jar of flapjacks had already been eaten or either not cleaned up because we basically got an empty jar of crumbs which was a little disappointing!
Probably a bit too much furniture in the room which made it a little cluttered.
There is something off with the water here as the bottle water in the room, drinking water in spa, and a glass of water from the bar all tasted really bad! We only live 5 minutes down the road so used to local water but not sure why it tasted so horrible?
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel was extremely restful , my wife and I were upgraded to a suite which was lovely, the dinner was excellent and the spa was beautiful and the service was spot on.
Nothing really except the access via very narrow lanes but the hotel can't do much about that.
8.0 / 10.0
STAFF WERE GREAT , FOOD WAS EXCELLENT
EVERYTHING WAS FINE
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful surrounding scenery, the conservatory, the spa, the gardens and pond sitting areas superb. The meals were locally sourced and very good. The restaurant ambiance was exceptional with the amazing views. A bit of a wait for meal in the Blue Tiger but staff were inundated, worth waiting for as all fresh. Lovely clean room and bedding etc. All the staff polite and helpful. Dog friendly he never wanted to
leave.
Nothing really just a bit of a musty smell from the wardrobe which I told the house maids.
10.0 / 10.0
all excellent
10.0 / 10.0
It was wonderful! The pool and spa area is lovely - of a very high standard. My room was super comfy - lovely bed, different pillows (which as someone with a bad neck I always appreciate as you can find one that suits). The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was very nice. I also had dinner in the restaurant and it was great too. I was a solo traveller and was made to feel very welcome and not awkward (as can happen in some places when you travel alone).
It is rather expensive. But on balance, worth it. The dining room has lovely views but does look a bit dated.
9.0 / 10.0
Location was perfect for my mid week break, the room was on the small side but was well appointed and comfortable. Plenty of garden space to relax in and for the dog to have a run. Pool and spa were good. Ate once in the tiger inn and food was ok for the money, didn't use the restaurant though. Breakfast was good, a decent selection of options and cooked to order in the main.
Pool is a little shallow for laps at one end and the jacuzzi could have been warmer but I am nit picking as the spa is a massive plus for the hotel. I would say on balance its maybe 15% more expensive that I think its worth both for accommodation and food. Also with a pet you get charged extra twice! £20 room supplement then another £15 for the pet which seems off.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely clean hotel, staff so friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and spa. Lovely food from the restaurant.
Couldn’t fault our stay, was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location. Great spa facilities. Very friendly staff and great food.
9.0 / 10.0
The staff were really very friendly, helpful & courteous, nothing was too much trouble. The service outstanding. Loved the spa facilities. The food was fabulous, varied tasty menus & all efficiently served. The location is perfect for a Dartmoor stay in this cosy family run hotel. Will look forward to a return visit.
Nothing to not like.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were exceptionally efficient, welcoming and helpful. I was given information on the local walks and was helped to order a taxi when I left. The service from all staff was excellent. Food was good quality and the flapjacks in the room were delicious. The spa was also very good. Clean, good sized rooms. This is such a good place to stay if you are interested in walking on Dartmoor.
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8.0 / 10.0
Spa was outstanding. Breakfast had a good selection available.
Finding the Ilsington was not easy - a warning not to rely on SatNav would be useful. Also, more EV points would be useful.
8.0 / 10.0
Fantastic friendly and helpful stuff. Stunning views into the countryside, quiet and peaceful location, gorgeous terasse to enjoy your afternoon drink. Our dinner was very very good. Breakfast was served in a pleasantly air conditioned conservatory with relaxing music. Once again, food was very tasty and they served the best croissants I have ever had.
Swimming pool and spa was a great bonus!
Little dated and I wish there were more family rooms available. If you have one 8 year old child, you can’t have her sleeping in a separate room.
9.0 / 10.0
Everything worked as it should, staff were friendly and helpful
Nothing
5.0 / 10.0
Breakfast and food was good, staff extremly kind and nice. Hotel is situated in a nice area close to Dartmoor National Park. Our room was large, however the bathroom was dirty, especially the windows from inside and outside and many surfaces in the bathroom were dirty, this was not what we expected. However, we had no time to visit the Spa etc. so what I day is about our room only.
The bathroom/room was a bit dirty which we did not expect from a hotel at this price level.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and friendly staff. Good facilities
10.0 / 10.0
Regular visitor for my friends and I each spring and summer if I can !
Calm lovely atmosphere , great staff and service , treatments are great as is the spa .
Delightful food both in restaurant and Blue Tiger .
Nothing to dislike other than overcooked bacon at breakfast which is a shame as choice is excellent .
5.0 / 10.0
Location and the grounds
Trying to be something there not.,
Value doesn’t reflect what you get
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent facilities, great spa area, great restaurant, beautiful views
Flat roof outside our window needed a tidy up.
A notice asking guests to avoid loud conversations in the sauna and steam rooms would be appreciated by many people!
9.0 / 10.0
The staff were welcoming, friendly, efficient.
The setting was very pleasant.
1.0 / 10.0
I was treated very well by 2 members of staff. One of which ironed my shirt free of charge... I gave a tip, obviously but they took it reluctantly which I thought was lovely
I did not enjoy the way I was treated by senior members of staff who actually refused my free breakfast in the morning because they had given an extra room to my girlfriend off their own back and generally treated me as if I did not belong in their extremely overpriced hotel. Beer was awful. Whisky was not bad but people skills, I think were a little below par. I would never waste my spare money here when for a fraction of the price I have had much better memories created from other places.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything spa was fantastic, food was spot on, staff were really happy and helpful. Room was lovely too.
If I have to say something, it would’ve been nice to have a better view from our bedroom, but this wasnt that important
9.0 / 10.0
Very clean and comfortable with a lovely pool and spa area. Very helpful staff. Excellent food in the bar restaurant.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location, lots of parking.
All staff members were extremely welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We loved the spa and the outside area where we could enjoy a glass of wine before supper.
Our room was very warm when we arrived. It was a very warm weekend, we found the fan which was helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, Gorgeous gardens, Fabulous Spa, Exceptionally clean, Delicious food, Lovely staff…And will definitely book again!
No complaints !!
8.0 / 10.0
peacefulness of the dining room in the morning overlooking the rolling hills and watching the rabbits play in the yard. And probably the best porridge i ever had :)
They charge for a cappuchino or latte as "extra" for breakfast. was the coffee machine that expensive to purchase?! this kind of penny pinching after what the room costs is off putting.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice spa and pool and friendly staff
The dining room feels a bit dated and has a 1980s vibe
9.0 / 10.0
Good breakfast especially for the meat eater. Catered for some of my vegan needs such as oat milk.
good selection of vegan and non vegan food for dinner
Spa had everything and a good ambience and very clean. Great sized pool
Room was spacious comfortable with great views
Staff very friendly and attentive
Great walking from the door
The door of the next door bedroom banged shut really hard and was a bit of a disturbance. Soft close doors would be good. The walls were thin so you could hear the people in the next door bedroom so some sound proofing would be good.
Could have more cooked vegan breakfast options such as avocado on toast and also vegan croissant
10.0 / 10.0
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
The spa was absolutely fantastic.
Wonderful location
Great food
10.0 / 10.0
The room was spacious and well equipment with lots of added extras which was much appreciated. Beds were very comfortable and all staff were lovely. We had an evening meal at the hotel which was delicious. There was also plenty of choice at breakfast.
Everything was great
10.0 / 10.0
Although the room was lovely we found it quite warm
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?
We found 29 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and pool.
