Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Place, Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
10 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
36 min drive
Room options
Double Room, Ensuite (River View)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
River view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Single Room, Ensuite (River View)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
River view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (River View)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Twin Room, Ensuite (River View)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
River view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Trundle Bed
Double Room, Ensuite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Premium Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster with river view)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
River view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite (Small Room)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
About the area
Buckfastleigh
At The Abbey Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Buckfast Abbey and Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and wedding services. Added amenities include luggage storage. .In proximity to this 3-property class Buckfastleigh inn you'll find Dartmoor National Park.
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Abbey Buckfastleigh
Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
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Buckfastleigh The Abbey Inn Inn
The Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at The Abbey Inn?
Yep, The Abbey Inn has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to The Abbey Inn?
The closest beach to The Abbey Inn is Paignton Beach (16.2 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Abbey Inn?
No, The Abbey Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Abbey Inn?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Abbey Inn?
No, pets are not allowed.
The Abbey Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 381 reviews
10 - Excellent
197
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 381 reviews
8 - Good
142
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 381 reviews
6 - Okay
36
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 381 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 381 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and service.
The venue & accommodation was perfect. We will be returning. A stunning location that was super clean, comfortable and warm.
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Neil
Business traveller, Travelled with group
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, but they had two birthday parties Acheson the night we stayed that didn’t end till after 11pm. Even after the parties needed the noise from other rooms kept me awake till way after midnight.
Had two different St Austell beers first night and Devon red cider second night to compliment my meals . Both evening meals were excellent as were the breakfasts both mornings. Staff very helpful. Room clean with double bed and en suite wc and shower.
Lovely location next to a river with hilly views. My steak was cooked to perfection, but poached eggs in the morning were undercooked. lovely roon and staff, coffee was really good as well
The room was lovely and comfortable, the evening meal was lovely and the breakfast was lovely too.
Bobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Linda
30 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Review from the window/clean room and the staff.
I was not at all sure about the food which seemed to lack proper presentation and was not quite what you were expecting. We tried twice with the evening meal but looked elsewhere for the other two nights,
Beautiful setting to stay in looking out onto the river! The staff were very friendly and helpful, the pub is stylishly decorated inside, the rooms were nice too. The food was the highlight! The steak pie and the beef burger were really good, and the full English breakfast delicious too! We will definitely be staying again.
Nice hotel at fab location but slow service
Due lack of staff
Malcolm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Wendy
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location looking out onto the river was lovely. Breakfast great, unfortunately they had no chef for a couple of evenings so no meals available! Staff were very friendly.
Staff all friendly and bedroom overlooking the river was very nice. Bathroom could do with a bit of a refresh but all clean. Food was ok, with vegetarian options. Good for an 'overnighter'.
We saw a Dipper on the river from the room (which was named 'Dipper'!)
Lovely comfortable room with stylish furnishings
Great full English breakfast
Alison
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jim
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff, good was excellent as well. Room ok just slightly tired.
Jim
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela
1 Aug 2025
Pamela
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Alexander
Travelled with partner
18 July 2025
Liked: Amenities
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
The staff were wonderful, and the location can't be beat. We unwound each night with a half-pint on the beautiful terrace that is set along the riverbank. The building is a lovely old hodge-podge of levels. We were at the top of it, which involves a stairs-climb that could be hard for some. There is ample parking (very welcome!). It's at the edge of the village, which meant it was a short, pleasant walk to find country lanes for an evening's stroll. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, and would be happy to stay here again, if we get back to Dorset!