The Kestor Inn in Teignbridge

Spent a long weekend at the Kestor Inn, celebrating my wife's birthday. We stayed in the downstairs room, located at the rear of the premises, we found it to be very comfortable with everything we could need. The staff are very accommodating and go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant stay. The food served in the Kestor Inn was high quality at reasonable prices and having breakfast included in the package was an added bonus. Situated in Dartmoor national park, Kestor is an ideal base to explore.

Firstly, not being able to check in until 5:30pm was a shock and not a great start to our holiday! It’s great to see vegan food on the menu but ordering a vegan burger and it arriving without a bun and no apology or explanation is disappointing! We stayed for four nights; for the most part breakfasts consisted of a meagre, child-like portion. We only wanted vegan items from the vegetarian breakfast (why not make that vegan - with vegan not vegetarian sausages and without the eggs?) and literally only got what the non-vegans would get; we’re saving you money on meat products so extras of each vegan item would have been appreciated. We were left hungry after breakfast. Even when we specifically asked for beans on toast with two slices of toast, we only received one slice with beans on and the other on a side plate! Baked beans are really not expensive! Breakfast portions seem very mean! (I think one morning there was a different chef who was generous and we got extra items that morning which really filled us up). The shower in our en-suite does not drain properly so we had to stand in our own water! We would have reported these issues at the time but there was no quiet way of doing this as there's no reception area! We did not feel comfortable reporting issues at the bar or in the breakfast room! Friendly staff and lovely room and pub but would not stay again for the reasons above.

Great food, reasonable pricing, friendly staff, comfortable & clean throughout, super Sunday carvery, country style pub & eatery

The food & pub was really nice, good selection of lunchtime meals & very good prices 😊 staff very welcoming & happy 😃 would definitely recommend this lovely country/village pub .

Had a lovely carvery back in the Easter holidays so returned for an evening meal whilst in the area. Absolutely lovely meal,such friendly staff,warm welcome....we've booked to go back tomorrow night.

Excellent food an service really nice friendly staff. The food was perfect an good portions highly recommended

Lovely Dartmoor pub, how you’d hope a pub would be, warm welcome, very accommodating, proper traditional pub food, nicely cooked and served. Good pint. Lovely garden and surroundings and perfectly clean and well kept. Faultless.

First time in this wonderful place. We recieved such a warm welcome and nothing was too much trouble. It's in a fantastic location with stunning views. The atmosphere and decor was so comfortable which made it even more enjoyable. We had the stuffed pork belly with creamy mash & veg which was masterchef quality. Their speciality gravy (which we were offered more of) was so delicious. The prices were good also. We can't wait to come back and stay here. Gary, James and Julie doing a fantastic job. See you soon. Gina & Paul 👍

We stayed in Manaton this week and came here a couple of times. Sunday roast is to die for, and the evening meals faultless

Wonderful roast with all the trimmings and staff were lovely, efficient and friendly. All the food was good quality and served on hot plates with a carrying mat so as not to burn your fingers.

One of the best vegetarian Sunday lunch in a long, long time, tasty nut roast with a delicious gravy and beautifully cooked vegetables. Thank you!

Absolutely delicious food - packed full of flavour. Original menu and amazing customer service and relaxed, friendly pub vibes :)

We enjoyed two meals here, superb pub food freshly cooked. The pies were especially good. Although busy Gary was a great host

Visited the Kestor Inn on a couple of occasions recently whilst staying in Manaton - and also had a Sunday carvery "takeaway" - would recommend as the food was of a very good quality and was very reasonably priced. Decor inside is very nice (think it has been recently renovated) and tables spaced very well (which we found useful as we had 2 nervous dogs with us). Landlord and staff were very friendly and we were made to feel welcome. If we returned to that part of Devon, would definite visit again

Excellent Inn within the Dartmoor national park area. Tight lanes and miles away from any town make this a lovely quiet area. The staff were outstanding. The landlord witty (made me chuckle a few times) and the chef really nice guy, breakfast sausages were amazing (his own recipe!!) Parking easy and a nice warm fire always burning away to keep your cockles warm. The views from the room were outstanding showing the roaming hills of Dartmoor. We highly recommend the Kestor and if you are looking for a base to explore Dartmoor then this is the place to do it. Excellent price for the budget weary traveller but you certainly get a lot more for your money. For those who like getting from A to B quickly and don't like the odd tractor or two, or Dartmoor ponys here or there on the road for that matter then perhaps closer to the A30/A38 would be better for you. (that makes you a little boring though doesn't it) For those who like the slow pace of the countryside and local village pub feeling then book this lovely place now.

Having just moved into the area, we have had the pleasure of visiting this very good establishment a few times for meals and their quiz nights. Both are very good. Our first experience was last November, we chose the Ham hock, a 'sharing meal' for two, it was so large that we took 3/4 of it home and we both had another 3 meals from it. We've been back a couple of times since that and so far have been very pleased with the place. Returning again tonight for food and quiz this time. Yippee!

We stopped off here with our dogs on the way back from a walk and I am so glad we did! The owner was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we entered. The local ciders and beers were delicious and the food far exceeded what we had expected!! Very reasonable prices for the quality too. Stunning restaurant with log fires going. Highly recommend!

Had a stunning steak, blue cheese sauce was very good. Wife had a very good red pepper soup, the nippers fish and chips were very good too. Perfect pub food on the moors, ideal after a walk with the dog. They are dog friendly too. And nice ales. Perfect really!

We have eaten at the Kestor several times over the last few months as we are fairly local. I had heard good things about the food so went to see for ourselves and we haven’t been disappointed! Super lovely food, warm welcome, dog and children...

Very warm welcome. Dog was allowed in. Food was very good, choice of beers good. Overall well recommended

We got a takeaway from this pub, which had to be booked in advance (earlier that day), so they knew when to have it ready. Fish and chips, and roast pork belly. Takeaway was well packaged up for us and was hot. Good portions especially...

We stopped here for lunch whilst out walking. The food was well priced, good value and very nice. Nothing fancy but proper pub food. They seemed a bit short of staff and the barman was also waiting on tables so you did have to wait...

A hidden gem. We spent 5 nights at the Kestor Inn and needed longer. The staff were friendly and helpful and couldn't do enough for our party of 6 including 3 children. Gary and James suggested numerous activities in the area. The breakfast was excellent....

Its HOT, attraction fully booked so turned away. Kids are crying, mum and dad are frantic. Behold our saving Grace,The Kestor Inn. We look at the time and it is 11:55... 5 more minutes till we get out of this sun. We are welcomed in...

Had a carvery here Sunday. Food was delicious and the people were lovely. Warm and welcoming and our two doggos were welcomed too. Just what we wanted after a Sunday afternoon walk we will be back!

Fantastic place GARY Julie and James make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in, Carvery fantastic value for money, reasonably priced on drinks lovely homely feel to the place. Can’t wait to go back in the summer

Great hospitality great coffee and made our dog welcome chagford runners. Comfortable seats in newly decorated area

Very reasonably priced for huge amount of food you get, great location on the moors, and a proper pub interior complete with 2 log burners. Only criticism would be lack of baby changing facilites, please consider putting something in during the refurbishment!

Not long been taken over by new owners. Came with a party of 12 walkers for dinner, after finishing a long walk near hound tor. Lovely hot delicious home cooked pub food in a lovely warm atmosphere & reasonably priced. Owners were really friendly &...

An early stop pre serving time. Lovely people, fire burning and having only taken over this inn a couple of weeks ago they are making their mark. They made us lovely banquets and the building work is going to make this a great place to...

A little difficult to assess as the present owners are about to retire. Nontheless they were both very obliging with our wants. Excellent beers and acceptable wines. Food very good for both evening and lunchtime fare. We sampled both outside eating and inside. Inside a...

We live in Bovey Tracey and decided to try somewhere new for dinner. My parents had stayed at the Kestor previously and had a lovelt stay. We ate in the bar area as we had our dogs (went for a walk on the moors beforehand)...

In England sind Pubs ja eigentlich das zweite Wohnzimmer. Ein Ort, an dem man sich mit Leuten trifft, in dem...

Set in Dartmoor, the drive is simply wonderful. If you’re approaching from Bovey Tracey (which is the approach I’d recommend given the size of some of the other roads) It’s well worth stopping at a car park you’ll find on the way, with spectacular views and beautiful horses just mooching around. The pub itself is very welcoming. It’s a good, old fashioned décor. Very nice beer, very reasonably priced. We certainly weren’t the only ones to make the journey out there, and everyone seemed glad they had. About half an hour from Exeter but very much in a different world, absolutely fantastic for walking. We stayed on the car park with Britstops, and if you do that, you know how nice it is when the people running the pub are pleasant and helpful. He even gave us directions over the phone because sat nav can be unreliable (google maps actually did us right, though). There is a local shop run from the pub to stock up on supplies. Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome, but ours were being neither of those things at that moment in time, so we sat on a little porch outside and enjoyed the countryside.

A very good traditional pub, we took a walk from around Hound Tor, brilliant Dartmoor with good food and ale when you arrive!

Stayed at this pub while having a weekend break visiting Dartmoor. Friendly couple that run it, spotlessly clean room, lovely food and beer and interesting locals in the bar at night! The bed was very comfy and I could not fault the cleanliness of the room. Parking plentiful, easy to walk up the hills from the pub and close main sights in the area. The breakfast was included and was enough for a whole family,not just the two of us. Would highly recommend

I have been coming here for many years, mainly with a local hash house harriers running club, and I've got to say this is without a doubt the best pub not just on Dartmoor but in the whole of devon. It is a beautiful pub in a stunning remote setting. Whenever I go there is always a great atmosphere and Maurice and his team do an excellent job at accomodating their customers and they have been extremely good to me and the hashers over the years, right from the amazing food to the events and parties that we have hosted at the Kestor. Cannot fault this pub at all. Thank you Maurice for your continued excellent work, service and hospitality. I cannot thank and praise you enough. See you soon. Avatar

Called to have a few drinks. Felt peckish... asked for portion of chips.... answer Nope. While the owner sat eating his stew 2 minutes later. Not good customer service.

Friendly welcome, very accommodating, nice little grocery shop with basic provisions if like us, you are staying on the property in your motorhome with Britstops. Really nice to have a drink and the desserts were delicious! Great areas to walk and beautiful scenery leading up to the pub. Child and dog friendly

The Kester is full of locals and has a traditional look and feel - this is no fake gastropub!

Just had 7meals here . Cannot fault any of them. Each one was cooked to prefection. The host's where very accommdating

Comfortable well-equipped room, excellent food and service, helpful host and hostess. Rooms are above the bar but that's not a problem.

Pleasant, traditional country pub.

I was with a group of 5 cyclists when we stopped at The Kestor Inn. We had been out cycling and arrived at the Inn at 1440. The signage on the outside explained a carvery on Sundays was until 1600 however nothing stating otherwise on any other day.

Visited with the family, pre climbing the tors, lovely traditional, "non commercialised" pub and long may it stay that way.

Hemos comido en el Kestor dos veces recientemente y sólo quería decir lo bien que estaba la comida y a un precio razonable. Bueno para poder tener una porción más pequeña de la mayoría de las opciones. Todo el mundo era muy acogedor y servicial en un ambiente agradable. Reglamento volveré. Recomendado.

Estábamos aquí la noche y una reserva para cenar, ya que era sábado y el día de la Feria Manaton. Propiedad y operado por una equipo de marido y mujer, que son más hospitalario y alegre (en el rostro de una casa). Disfrutamos de una pinta en el bar antes de ser conducido a nuestra mesa. Gran ambiente y deliciosa comida preparada por nuestra anfitriona, mientras su marido cuidaron nuestras bebidas.

Beautiful room, location and people. Good food, great service from Wendy...would recommend, dog was made very welcome too..

Estuvimos aquí para el almuerzo en la oportunidad después de encontrar el Únete en Lustleigh inesperadamente cerrada. Quedé muy sorprendido por la calidad de los ales y comida que acompaña aquí. De hecho, las carne de tarta Stilton era posiblemente el mejor que he comido. Sabor muy profundo y creo que la pastelería era una corteza désuet. Absolutamente delicioso y muy bien situado para un viaje a Becky cataratas. No es un pub que parece atraer muchos comentarios, pero sobre la base de nuestra visita merece consideración por delante de los más típicos lugares bastante tipo de trampa para turistas de Dartmoor. Muy bien cuidados cervezas locales.

Nos reservamos con antelación, ya que sabemos que puede llegar a estar muy concurrida en un domingo. Como por nuestra visita cada vez que están en la zona de la comida era fantástica, la elección de las verduras, el increíble asado delicioso! Por favor, asegúrese...

After a visit to Becky Falls called in her for a light lunch. Good menu with both light items and...

No estaría visitantes este pub antes, así que cuando un miembro de la familia mencionó que estaba un poco preocupado debido a mis necesidades dietéticas. A la llegada todos mis temores se disiparon como sus pies menú claramente Unidos todos los alergenos. El personal era...

Tuvimos una excelente cerveza y comida del viernes por la noche frente a una cálida chimenea. Las comidas eran deliciosos una carne y patatas fritas y un pescado y patatas fritas. Servido con una amable bienvenida y servicio rápido. Nuestros perros son bienvenidos que hicieron...

Nos detuvimos aquí para una bebida y un bocadillo rápido - las bebidas eran los mejores precios y el bocadillo también, que era ordenamos del menú como una baguette pero llegamos como pan integral - no hay problema, pero debe ser mencionado ... Sí, está...

Yes it's a little bit off of the beaten track, but do make the effort because it's well worth it. We were meeting friends for a day out at Becky Falls and decided on lunch first. 10 of us descended on the Kestor Inn and couldn't have wished for a better experience. All food cooked to order and of a very high standard (good portion sizes too) and good value too. Good selection of beers and ciders on draft too. Lovely restaurant area, nice beer garden and friendly and attentive hosts. What more could you ask for, apart from a sunny day?

Fifty five of us congregated at the Kestor Inn for a dinner to follow a day's walking. The carvery was superb, enjoyed by everyone and the service was really excellent. Getting everyone served was a challenge but the staff remained cheerful and seemed intent on us all having a good time. The meat was tender, the wide variety of veg all well cooked, the gravy great! We all want a rerun next year.

This is a lovely pub on Dartmoor that we have visited regularly and have always had great experiences. We walked to the pub at lunchtime over a bank holiday weekend and decided to order a carvery meal. Despite the lunch sitting being close to ending the staff went out of their way to prepare extra fresh vegetables and really tried hard to ensure the meal was not lacking. The beef was great and despite arriving quite late we were treated wonderfully. Added to this, we had 2 pints of Dartmoor Ale which was excellent and really well kept.All in all, 10 out of 10 in every aspect we will definitely return

A party of 10 of us were treated remarkably well, really friendly staff, both waiting and bar, good food, 10 emply plates testified to that, no rush to clear us out after our feed, a good lunchtime, enjoyed by all.

popped in Sunday eve, fish and chips and I had liver. Both ok, alittle cold in pub, not great greating seeing we came several miles away. My veg was soft left overs from the roast carvery earlier on, shame why didnt give me peas as was with fish

We set off cross country on the bridle paths through the beautiful Wrey and Bovey valleys and ended up at the Kestor Inn at Manaton. Despite the fact I had a horse to look after they couldn't have been more helpful and gave us a lovely pub lunch. It was good value and freshly cooked. a very memorable day!