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2-star hotel Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 11:00

The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant

Enjoy modern British dining, 2 bars, and a beer garden at The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant in Lydford. Pet-friendly with free Wi-Fi and parking near Dartmoor National Park.

Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4HF, United Kingdom View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 731 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable historic charm with friendly service and hearty food

Set in a traditional stone building within Dartmoor National Park, this country hotel offers welcoming staff, satisfying British cuisine, and a great base for exploring nearby natural attractions. While rooms and facilities show their age, guests find the atmosphere and location appealing for a relaxed stay.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, warm, and helpful staff who enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
  • Hearty, tasty food with standout dishes like beef-ale pie, pork cheeks, and venison.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with a cozy, traditional English country hotel feel.
  • Excellent location for walking on Dartmoor, visiting nearby attractions, and cycling routes.
  • Well-maintained camping and campervan facilities with clean bathrooms.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are modest and some show signs of wear, with occasional noise from the nearby road.
  • Beds may consist of singles pushed together without secure joining, which can be uncomfortable for some.
  • No air conditioning, pool, or fitness center on site.
  • Portion sizes in the restaurant, while flavorful, may be smaller than expected for some guests.
  • Bar and public areas can be quiet at times, contributing to a relaxed, low-key environment.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a traditional, charming countryside stay with historic character.
  • Travelers interested in walking, hiking, and exploring Dartmoor National Park and nearby natural sites.
  • Guests looking for friendly service and hearty, authentic British meals in a relaxed pub atmosphere.
  • Families and pet owners needing a welcoming, kid- and pet-friendly environment.
  • Campers and campervan travelers who value clean shower and toilet facilities in a scenic rural setting.
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About this property

Welcome to The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant

Situated in a traditional stone building within Dartmoor National Park, The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant offers modest, country-style accommodation complemented by modern British dining. Guests can enjoy two bars and a beer garden, creating a relaxed pub-like atmosphere appreciated by many for casual meals and socializing. The property is pet-friendly and family-oriented, with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and free parking.

The hotel’s location makes it a convenient base for exploring natural attractions nearby, including the scenic Lydford Gorge, which is just over two miles away, and Okehampton Castle, seven miles distant. Outdoor enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for walking, horse riding, and rock climbing in Dartmoor National Park, as well as woodland trails and waterfalls at the nearby National Trust site.

Guest feedback reflects a blend of appreciation for the welcoming staff and quality of the food, alongside occasional notes on the property's dated aspects and layout quirks. The rooms are described as clean and comfortable, though some find them in need of updating and suggest choosing quieter rooms due to road noise. The hearty food and warm hospitality are frequent highlights, with several guests recommending the traditional dishes and the overall relaxed ambiance.

Practical check-in and check-out times of 14:00 and 11:00 respectively, along with a smoke-free environment and the absence of air-conditioning and fitness facilities, position the hotel as a straightforward, countryside option. Its proximity to airports such as Exeter Airport and to other local accommodations provides additional convenience for visitors planning to discover this part of Devon.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RS
Richard Stevens Apr 05, 2026
10

Little bit run down and in need of some money spent on it , but staff was lovely food was fantastic showers hot and very forceful. Overall great place for the money and would definitely stop here again if in this part of Dartmoor. Thanks .

FK
Frederik Kloezeman Mar 25, 2026
8.0

Stopped at The Fox and Hounds for some lunch. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the place has a nice, relaxed pub-like atmosphere. The food was decent, nothing overly fancy, but tasty and satisfying. All in all, quite all right really, a comfortable spot for a casual meal and a friendly chat.

SJ
S J Mar 17, 2026
10

A 1700's gem on an inconspicuous Devon country road, this authentic English hotel is filled with history, hospitality and welcoming charm. Don't expect a 5-star stop but a place that has been built up and loved for centuries - it is all in the detail wherever you look. Recommend the hearty beef-ale pie for lunch & anything on the breakfast menu. Clean and filling food. Freshly carpeted and painted the hotel is clean and filled with English oak furniture. Delightful! Kelly as front of house made al the difference. nothing was too much trouble. Thank you!

MP
Mark Pomfret Mar 07, 2026
10

Good base for walking on Dartmoor. Good menu selection and good quality food. Has camping facilities

LW
Lin Wye Feb 11, 2026
10

Excellent pub/hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is excellent, our compliments to the chef. We camp here a lot in our campervan so can't comment on the rooms but my friend & hubby have stayed in them and they were very happy. The camping shower block is always clean & the loo roll never runs out . Fab location, you can walk on the moor, walk to Lydford, and walk or cycle on the granite way (goes Lydford to Okehampton). There id also a bus stop outside to Tavistock which takes you via Brent Tour.

SG
sally gothe Feb 07, 2026
10

We stayed here for one night with our dog. First of all the staff are absolutely lovely, they really made us feel at home. The room was good sized, warm, beds firm but comfortable, tea and coffee in room so that's a bonus and the bathroom had a bath (room no. 2). We only have 2 very small gripes about the room - the bed was 2 singles put together, but they were not zipped together so I kept sleeping in the crack with the zip digging into me (I'm sure this could be solved) secondly, if you are a light sleeper like me, ask for a room away from the road, I had the window open at night because of the heating system it was very warm and the traffic was a little noisy on the country road. The breakfast included was great, again excellent customer service, good atmosphere at the bar, but I can imagine it being quite quiet at times, pool table, location for hiking 10/10! we would stay again! Thank you happy new year.

AS
arkadiusz sniegula Jan 29, 2026
10

At first, we had some reservations about staying overnight at a property located in the middle of open fields. To our pleasant surprise, the place turned out to be absolutely exceptional. The room was large, clean, and spacious, with a beautiful view of the valley. The hotel staff were very friendly, courteous, and always willing to help. In the evening, we dined at the hotel’s restaurant, which serves homemade, carefully prepared dishes. We particularly recommend the pork cheeks and the venison – the meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and simply melted in the mouth. The only minor drawback was that the portions could have been slightly larger. In summary, the hotel far exceeded our expectations, and we will be happy to return here should we find ourselves in the area again.

LB
Lynn Brown Jan 03, 2026
10

Lovely Traditional Pub, service was excellent, and the food.. beyond excellent. Fresh vegetables and proper chips! Delicious. 5 stars

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant

Okehampton, United Kingdom

Set in a stone building within Dartmoor National Park, this traditional country hotel is 2.3 miles from scenic Lydford Gorge and 7 miles from Okehampton Castle.

  • Fox and Hounds Hotel 1 min Walk
  • Cardiff Airport 2 hr 45 Car · 15 hr Transit
  • Exeter Airport 42 min Car · 2 hr 19 Transit
  • Cornwall Airport Newquay 1 hr 1 Car · 5 hr 51 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Okehampton. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Dartmoor National Park 15,602 reviews

Dartmoor National Park

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4.8 · National Park
National Trust - Lydford Gorge 2,410 reviews

National Trust - Lydford Gorge

Lydford, Tavistock, Okehampton EX20 4BH, United Kingdom

4.8 · Nature Preserve
Lydford Castle and Saxon Town 239 reviews

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

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4.4 · Castle
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