The Oxenham Arms Monastery Restaurant in West Devon

We visited the Oxenham Arms twice over our week in Dartmoor. Both times the food was delicious and the staff friendly and inviting. On our visits we had the beef shin, mushroom linguine and pork belly and would happily recommend any one of them as a main course. They were all very tasty. The stand out though was the cheese souffle starter - absolutely delicious! We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

Another fabulous stay at The Oxenham. 2 nights in January 24. Perfect for walking the Belstone / Scorhill end of Dartmoor. Food is delicious, can recommend the Cumberland sausages and mash. Only hotel I've ever stayed in with standing stones inside the building. Always a warm welcome here - a lovely place to stay with bags of character and history.

Dog friendly? Don't be fooled. My main recommendation is don't rely on website info for this pub. Or go to The Post Inn, Whiddon Down instead, for a proper dog friendly experience (and much cheaper food!). NB worth noting that none of our 8 are serial 1 star-ers. Credit where it's due and all that! But all of us felt compelled to review. Lucky you that 8 reviews are compiled into this 1. 1. The Oxenham Arms is not dog friendly. Having reviewed the dog status online, it tries to promote dog friendliness. But note - ONLY in bar and garden. THERE ARE MORE ROOMS PEOPLE. Dogs are not allowed in any of the other eating areas. We didnt realise there were any other rooms to choose from when booking so didn't feel the need to specify our 4 legged friends were joining us when booking. 2. WORSE than this, on arrival, we had been allocated to a room seating ONLY US 8. Dogs would have been absolutely fine in there. The management team were worried about upsetting other diners?! Oh? But there were none?! On speaking to the owner, he was worried about his carpet. Hmm. Dog would have been left at home if likely to vomit or poop. Fart maybe, but then so do the humans. 3. Further to 2, no baby changing facilities. This was done on the in the room we were seated. Don't worry, we cleared our own human poop up! As we would at home - with our mini humans, and our dogs. 4. Manageress would benefit from some people skills training. Separately and without provocation, we had all thought how rude she was. So that's a consensus of 8 individuals opinion. (Yes, we were all perfectly polite at all times). 5. Menus. Not as described! So dont go choosing your 1st & 2nd options from the online menu - the physical menu was very different. This has been highlighted to the owner, as well as broken links online, so this may well be addressed! If you're lucky... 6. Yes we contacted the establishment, after spending £240 on meals/drinks for 8 peope to highlight our experience and give feedback, which we hope they listen to. No, we didnt complain at the time as we were committed after half an hour of car faffing to sort dogs out, BEFORE realising the room was in fact, nowhere near another diner. And we were hungry. But... see point 7 7. Food very good btw! As was the gentleman serving us. Thank you for the welcome & service, you lovely man, with a smile!

An idyllic place to stay, steeped in history. Located in the beautiful quaint village of South Zeal. Here you will find friendly staff. A delicious breakfast with fine quality ingredients and a perfect, tasty evening meal. We stayed in the Chagford room with a comfy four poster bed and beautiful views.

Testament to a lifetime of rigorous personal sacrifice my friend has highly tuned pub finding skills. So it was that five of us came to be booked in for Sunday lunch on the way back from a weekend in Cornwall. The welcome was warm, the lunch delicious, beautifully presented and accompanied by fine ales from the Dartmoor brewery. The history, food and hospitality make the Oxenham Arms an absolute gem of a pub. I can't understand why my friend hadn't found it earlier!

Looking for a good quality place to stay near Okehampton, this was the perfect find for us. Wonderful room, full of character, equipped with everything we needed and super-clean (can't be easy in such a quirky historical building). Peaceful surroundings and an extremely comfy super-king four poster bed meant a great night's sleep. We had dinner in the bar on arrival and both starters and mains were excellent - the fish (as in fish & chips) was the best we'd had in a very long while. No room for desserts, but breakfast the next morning was of equal quality. Lovely friendly service, and very interesting to read about the famous folk who've dined or stayed before. Highly recommend - and we'll be back for dessert one day!

Once again the Oxenham Arms made us feel so very welcome for a superb dinner in the delightful bar. We visited with ‘foodie’ friends who were visiting the area one of whom had “the best scallops and steak he had tasted for years” and he declared us very fortunate to live close to such a wonderful pub/restaurant/hotel. The Oxenham Arms has friendly and welcoming owners and staff, an excellent chef who uses the superb local ingredients to create wonderous dishes, the wines are varied and interesting and if the success of a pub is judged by the amount of locals who frequent it, then this establishment is truly doing something right! Oh, and the building positively groans with history too!

Quality food, drinks, and a lovely welcoming space. Go and see the standing stone in one of the dining rooms. Warm and cosy.

We had Sunday lunch for my son’s bday. The food and the service were amazing, the place is an absolute hidden gem in Devon.

Had a family dinner in this restaurant. The food was very nice but a few items on the menu were unfortunately not available. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The building itself was very interesting and has had a few celebrities in it’s time.

We came by this place by accident. My wife and I were out looking for somewhere for lunch, to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We had already looked at two pubs, one of which had nothing on the menu we liked, and the other one was shut on that particular day. Then we stumbled upon the Oxenham Arms, looked at the menu outside and decided to venture in! We were approached by a lady who asked if she could be of help, and feeling in a frivolous mood I explained that as this was our anniversary, I would like a table facing East, that was discreetly placed, as I might want to make love to my wife after the first course! 'Better take the table in the corner' she proclaimed, and pointed in that direction! When it came to order, I said with a straight face, that I had heard that the food here was ropey, but that I was prepared to give it a go, and promptly ordered steaks for two which were delicious! In short, the banter, the service and the food were a delight, and it was nice to discover somewhere different that we had not visited before. We shall definitely return! Highly recommended!

The Oxenham Arms has Friendly staff and good food. We had a pint in the large beer garden and a wonderful meal. The Mushroom, wild garlic & truffle soup was lovely and the belly of pork was excellent!

We found this place via Trip Advisor as South Zeal is a good point to stop enroute to our place in Penzance BUT somehow when we printed off the directions via Trip Advisor a Post code for 10 miles away appeared! We eventually found the place having called. We showed the printed pages to a very disinterested Landlord who treated us though we were idiots! The food was good but this clearly a place past its peak with the landlady and landlord clearly tired and overworked. I imagine it will be up for sale soon? Apparently The Kings Arms is much better?

Lovely place, accommodated 11 of us at really short notice, fabulous food liked by all from grandparents to kids. The staff were so helpful and friendly especially as we landed on them with no notice.

We had an amazing 4 course meal on Valentines Night - superb food and lovely service. Breakfast was delicious too ...full English and was included in the price for the room.

Problem with phone and uploading so see pic below of typed review a while ago now but still left feeling very sad let down and taken advantage of by this place !!!!! Had been Promised we could use booking when we were ready … I wonder how many other people may be treated like this by this place ??? Unfortunately it’s taken a while for us to be up to saying how this has effected us and the stay date won’t go back past 12 months

We stayed here two nights and had the guided tour of the manor house, Benedictine abbey and resident ghosts. The building is a true delight as is the garden area with its views and stone circle. The food was very good and the service was...

If you are a regular known to the chap who runs the place, 'John', then you'll probably do OK and get some half-decent service. But if you happen to be dropping by / be a tourist / not be a regular, you can expect to...

We had lunch here yesterday. Atmospheric and historic bar full of character. Excellent attentive service and the best roasts ever. I had the vegetarian and others the Turkey. Everything was cooked perfectly, tasted delicious and was presented lovely. Thank you

All I can say is this place is just perfect. Wonderful food, wonderful service and truly wonderful people. Food looks and tastes like it is out of MasterChef kitchen. There are not enough positive words to describe the Oxenham Arms, Lin, Simon and their team,...

We stayed at the Oxenham Arms 2-5th October and can not fault a single moment. I will leave a hotel review separately on that site but wanted to talk about their fabulous restaurant here. Reading the last review is shocking and hilarious, how can the...

The Oxenham Arms inn, is a beautiful old pub with great history and a superb waiter called John, he was very hospitable, welcoming and waited on everyone. The starter of scotch eggs was lovely! That’s as good as it gets! Our dinner reservation was at...

We were looking for a lunch stop near the A30 on our drive back from Cornwall and couldn’t have chosen better (thanks to previous TA reviews). The building is historic and fascinating. Our waitress was fantastic - efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. We had scotch egg,...

Ate there the four nights of our stay, we tried a different dish each night - all well cooked, well presented and imaginative.

We have visited this eatery on a few occasions since moving to the next village last year. We have sampled quite a few of the meals on the menu and haven’t been disappointed yet. The food served here is of the finest quality and is...

This is the 2nd time we've eaten here and we will be back! John, our server, was extremely welcoming and friendly. Great choice of food. We both ordered roast chicken with the usual sides. No problems at all when we asked to change the vegetables....

We booked for 1 night whilst on the way to Penzance, we checked out early after an awful Nights sleep due to an uncomfortable creaky bed, I could not have a bath this morning as the water was not warm enough and took so long...

We dined here twice recently, both early evening slots. The food here is quite pricey but we were attracted by the Government’s August Eat Out discount offer. The meals were of a good standard when they eventually arrived but the dining experience was let down...

First meal here and we chose to pop in for a Rishi eat out to help out. We had 2 courses each and a couple of pints and the bill would have come to £95, but ended up costing £65. The meal was pleasant (ribeye...

We called in for lunch on a sunny July day and were served in the very pleasant garden at the back which overlooks the moor. The service was friendly and swift, the food (olives and ploughmans' lunches) very well prepared - not the usual crude...

Fresh from lockdown, the Oxenham Arms Inn was a welcoming spot on a wet Dartmoor evening in July. Three generations were well catered for by John and the staff in Social Distancing circumstances. Good food, well served, accompanied by tasty wine.

Lockdown restrictions have been lifted and we were able to visit the best hotel in the uk again. Care with social distancing perfectly managed by the attentive staff and landlord team. Another amazing meal with a variety of options. Well done.

Loved the history of this place! Lyn, Simon and John made us feel welcomed from the the time we walked in and the food was amazing. Extra details of the live music played on valentines evening while we ate, coupled with the friendliness of all the staff made this a very special long weekend. Would definitely go back and highly recommend.

Valentine’s Day Dinner with live music. What a wonderful evening. Very talented classical guitar music by Stephen Yates, excellent service by John, Ella and Lyn and amazing amazing meal. I had the vegetarian options - vegetable tempura to start then a butternut squash filo parcel followed by a strawberry and pepper creme brûlée followed by Lyn’s exquisite chocolates. My husband had difficulty choosing as all the options were so tempting. He eventually settled on confit duck spring roll to start and roast halibut on lemon and chorizo risotto. He said it was excellent. All washed down with a lovely Malbec. How lucky are we to live close to somewhere providing such a high quality product, service, ambience, music, wine and food. A wonderful evening. Thank you.

We booked our Xmas lunch with my wife’s family here as a special treat for the elderly mother-in-law. Great food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere made for an all round excellent experience.

Visited on a Saturday. Fantastic service. The food was exceptional. The best steak and ale pie I've had and the same with the sticky toffee pudding. 10/10. The only downside is the difficulty in finding a place to park. There are only 2 spots outside the building for customers. We will be back for the food though.

My parents came to see me from South Wales to swap Christmas presents so we went to the Oxenham for lunch. We loved it! Food was really delicious and the snug was very cosy. Our waitress- sorry I didn't get her name was attentive and really friendly. Thanks to everyone for a amazing lunch with you

We had our tour's last night dinner here and it was the best food I'd had in a long time. It was amazing to sit in a place that was so old and you could feel the history around me. We were lucky that the owner told us about the history as well!

We went here one evening when we were on holiday recently. We had to wait a while for the food because a coach load of people had been delayed. However, it was WELL worth the wait. The scallops were excellent, the wine was delicious and the duck was perfectly cooked. Fantastic atmosphere, too.

In Devon on holiday and called in here for an afternoon drink. After checking the place out we decided to come back in the evening as dogs are allowed in the bar.This place you can tell is steeped in history and has a really good ambiance. The staff are really friendly and you are made to feel at home. A small selection of real ales are available if you love your beer.The food was okay if a little pricey but don’t let that put you off I’ve had much worse in “designer celebrity chef” restaurants Will defo be back to visit this pub it’s well worth a visit if your in the South Zeal area

Slight hiccough over reservation which was done on line but not initially traced. Apart from that, the evening was great. Three ales to choose from. Main meals were just right in size, duck breast particularly good. Really liked the idea of mini-puds and coffee combined for very reasonable price. Sitting in the room right next to the menhir (prehistoric stone) embedded in the wall was a new experience. Staff very attentive and happy to chat which made it a very enjoyable evening and definitely a place to visit more regularly.

This was my third visit to the Oxenham Arms Restaurant in three years. Yet again you cannot fault it. It is a traditional pub, for those wanting a drink and a chat, but it is also a classy or slightly up market restaurant for those wanting a step up from pub grub. Best to book in advance, as it can get fully booked during the high season. Having been to the Oxenham three times before, am looking forward to our fourth visit, the next time we visit Dartmoor.

We have only recently moved to live in the area and had been told that the Oxenham Arms was the place to go for something “a bit more special”. On that recommendation, when the family came to stay, we booked a table for dinner with high expectations. I was immediately disappointed to be seated in the bar at a table with a fairly uncomfortable bench seat. Perhaps this was my fault for not requesting a table in the dining room when I booked online. It immediately turned what I thought was going to be a special evening into something very ordinary. We all enjoyed our starters and sweets but the consensus was that the mains were disappointing and overpriced. The service was fine and the chap behind the bar was friendly and made us feel welcome. Sadly I doubt we will be rushing back, which is a shame since we are living so close now.

The location alone would be enough to earn the Oxenham Arms 5 stars, even if it wasn't for the excellent beer and food. Tucked away in a deep, Devon Valley beneath the granite strewn slopes of Cosdon Hill, this is a lovely place to be simply for its own sake. Add friendly service, delicious food, good beer and a respectable wine list and there's really not much more you could ask. What you get is Pinot the Cat, a friendly tabby kitten who added an enchanting touch to our visit.

It was our wedding anniversary and was looking for somewhere nearby that had good reviews and lovely food. I booked a table on line. Unfortunately i mistakenly assumed i had booked a table in the restaurant. When we arrived it was quite busy in the bar. No staff around just locals that stared as we walked in. Then the barman arrived and pointed us to a table. It was a lovely quirky old bar. We ordered the scotch egg starter which was delicious. Then i had the butternut squash ravioli and my husband had fish and chips. I was quite full but was keen to have something sweet. They do a nice selection of mini puds with coffee. I had the sticky toffee pudding. This was the perfect size. Although there only seemed to be the barman on. He was doing drinks, taking and bringing out orders and clearing away. We had a bit of banter with him. Not quite the night out we were expecting and a little disappointed to be paying same price to sit in a cramped bar as we would have in the restaurant. I assume restaurant not.open in the week?

A group of us arrived at 2.30 pm on Easter Monday and were warmly welcomed by the staff. Several of us ordered cream tea. It was a beautiful day, the gardens are well tended and have great views. The cream tea at £4.95 is excellent value for money, warm scone with jam and clotted cream and lashings of good quality tea to wash down your scone.

We had booked a table for 19:30 and were taking friends out for dinner. Admittedly, we arrived at about 18:45 but were prepared to wait as we were so early.

Took my dad here yesterday lunchtime. He’d been a number of times before, but my first. A nice welcome banter from the jovial barman/owner. We ate in the bar. Both had starters and main courses from a short menu which had something for everyone. All were fresh, tasty and good portions. The ham hock terrine and the scotch egg starters were particularly good. Cost was reasonable for the area. I would definitely recommend and would come again.

We called in a few days back for a family meal and had the most wonderful food and service, we will definitely be returning here thanks

We have just had a lovely meal with fabulous service. Two families with 4 kids - good value. We had scotch egg, ham terrine and cauliflower soup to start - all freshly prepared. Roasts and pie for mains. Kids had fish and chips. All Perfectly cooked. We live locally and will definitely be back.

I am a regular diner at the Oxenham for lunch and dinner and the food is always excellent. No microwaved, or pre-prepared food and orders are always cooked to order. So just sit back and take in the history of the fabulous building, the glow of the open fire, the laughter and chatter of fellow diners and the whole feel of the place. Before you know it, delicious and plentiful fare will be set infront of you to enjoy. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive and landlady Lyn Powell, has a real flare for designing great menus which change regularly. Presentation is very 'Master Chef Finals' but portion size is very Devon. It's just a perfect country inn.

You have to have the sticky toffee pudding. Best pudding I have ever eaten. Friendly staff, excellent food.

food was nice if not a bit stuck in the 80s. service nice and welcoming and attentive. did have to ask for the bill a few times though

Our third visit and our meal was fab! This is a lovely restaurant where excellent service and food is guaranteed. Always friendly staff and owners. Our thanks and best wishes for Christmas and we will be back in 2019 for sure.

Four of us turned up for a lunch here this week and were greeted with a blazing fire, a cosy table in "Gossips Corner" and wonderful food, Very friendly and entertaining hosts so a huge thank you to both of you for creating such a comfortable and relaxing inn. We will definitely be back for dinner and hopefully an overnight stay.

Pre booked for 4 and dog. All four adults had Sunday Roast beef. Staff great, friendly and welcoming. Setting; beautiful old characterful property. Food: Lovely cooked beed, Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. Good puddings. Only negative; vegetables were a little disappointing.

This is a must visit place! We managed to get a seat in the pub area (which is not big, but not an issue if you can get a seat). I think there is more of a restaurant area but I believe this may be for the hotel guests. We ordered our food, and it did take a while to arrive. But the wait was worth it. The food was amazing. I had the trio of sausages and my wife had the veggie gnocchi. Then we decided to order a mini dessert... have the crème brulee (oh my word... it is amazing).

Our group of five adults and three children were very warmly welcomed and the food was plentiful and delicious. Kids and adults alike had a great time looking around the amazing building and garden. Would definitely recommend.

A beguiling history of this establishment meant we chose it as one of our places to eat whilst visiting Devon and we weren't disappointed. A former Benedictine monastery and home to an infamous 16th century pirate gives this inn a 'wow' factor even before entering. Located in South Zeal, this is a warm and welcoming inn, with cozy nooks next to roaring log fires and historic facts peppering the wall. The service was excellent, dogs are warmly welcome and the food delicious. An eclectic menu but all beautifully prepared and presented, from venison, pork belly, chicken and vegetarian options. Slightly pricier than your average inn, but definitely worth the price, especially the coffee and mini sticky toffee pudding recommended by my friend!

We popped here for daytime lunch, the menu is very minimal but I'm sure there is something for everyone. We had 3 courses, all were tasty, not sure the pie was home made but it was nice. The building is lovely, obviously very old so it is how it is, service was good and staff friendly. The only criticism we would have was that there was a smell like well used toilets in the first bit where you walk in and the bar, strange as the toilets are further back but it wasn't a nice smell. Would definately go back and recommend.

This is one of the finest pubs in the UK.

Our local and my preferred spot for a Sunday afternoon drink, be it in the sunny garden if the Dartmoor weather allows or in the cosy bar. Dog friendly. Delicious food. Usually an interesting and varied mix of customers.

Atmospheric dining room or can eat in the bar. Over 500 yrs old. Wonderful old, romantic, friendly. Good menu, not too extensive, choice of a la Carte or traditional. Had the steak pie mash and cabbage. Best I’ve ever had

Food was excellent with a very good choice of local ales & international wines . The characterful building has a fantastic atmosphere & the beer garden was lovely & really well kept.

A nicely balanced menu, nothing too fancy but good honest food, superbly cooked to order with local produce. Cooking to remember!

Last visited the Oxenham in September and was pleasantly surprised. Like last time I enjoyed my meal. The village is quaint, the pub is traditional ‘old school’ and the restaurant area excellent. A wide selection on the menu and all very tasty. One fault worthy of a mention, the pie dish was still cold in the middle. That said I will return.

Stopped off for lunch without a booking and received a warm welcome in spite of a large party occupying the restaurant. We ate in the bar and the service was faultless. It was a damp drizzly day and we wanted comfort food. The stilton, walnut and leek pie hit the spot. It was served with a generous portion of mash and gravy on the side. It was not a casserole with a puffed lit- it was crisp shortcrust top and bottom with an unctuous filling. Maybe the veg could have been a bit more interesting. Yellowhammer beer from Exeter was a good match. The pub has an interesting history and it is thought that Dickens stayed when he was writing Pickwick Papers- what a fab place for a weekend out of the city- we regretted that we were only passing through

Have just celebrated mother's day in the restaurant here with my three teenage children, my husband, and my parent, and we had a lovely meal. Most of us chose the roast, which was delicious, followed by sticky toffee pudding, also delicious. At the end of the meal the mothers were even given a little jar full of chocolate mini eggs to celebrate mother's day which was a nice gesture! The service was great, and the owners were friendly and chatty and told us the history of the beautiful building, with its prehistoric menhir built into the wall, which is fascinating. Well worth a visit both for the food and the ambiance.

Had a marvellous meal here. The food and service was faultless, but dont expect to pay the same as at a fast food outlet. Well worth the trip, parking can be a bit of an issue !

My family and I had a wonderful meal last night at the themed Italian Night. The quality of the food was superb. I had gnocchi, others had shin of beef with polenta, or thin crust pizza, arrancini with nduja spicy sausage......and the desserts were amazing. The portion sizes were good and the wine was flowing well :-) Thank you to the whole team for a memorable family night out.

Unlike an earlier reviewer, the service that we received this week was second to none.

Lovely atmosphere it is like going back in time if you love old buildings with history call in even if only for a drink friendly owners and staff Not enough choice for vegetarians

We ate there recently. We won’t return. Quaint establishment not backed up by service which was diabolical. Food was fine, but the managers seem to have a problem engaging with customers as if they are doing the customer a favour. No, terribly arrogant with a tendency to belittle the customer. If only they weren’t so ignorant of the public and their expectations.

Met up with family for a pre-Christmas midweek lunch, wonderful building, lovely location, friendly helpful service, good food. Highly recommended!

I happen to see an old episode of "four in a bed" and this jogged my memory of lunch at the Oxenham. I have visited on several occaisions, the building is beautiful but the food and service left a lot to be desired. I ordered the homemade steak and ale pie which was overpriced for the size of the dish and was particularly dissapointing when I had three mouthfulls of fatty meat, which totally put me off and I had to leave the pie. When the plate was cleared by the owner, I wasn't asked if everything was alright so I told her that the meat fatty no comment was made by her. a couple of minutes later the bill was brought over and I was told that the price of the meal had been taken off, I said that I didnt make the cooment to receive a free meal.My mum had wanted a coffee but it felt as though we were being thrown out for criticising the food. The reason I refer to "four in a bed" was that the other B&B; owners commented on the inability of the proprietors of The Oxenham in accepting criticism !! On the plus side the barman was very nice.

5 stars. Another fantastic visit to this grand monastery. Very warm welcome from the moment we arrived, layed back relaxing atmosphere staff were very pleasant. Drinks were spot on, food local, fresh and very tasty. I am a vegetarian and was not disappointed. Such a beautiful place for any time of day/ night we will return it’s our favourite place to eat. Even had a warm welcome from the cat, who enjoyed the roaring fire, warm and cosy.

Good choices on the menu, very tasty food.We both chose the fillet steak and it was cooked exactly as we'd asked for.

We visited this establishment in April and wrote a fairly mild report in trip advisor. We received a vitriolic response from the owner that upset us very much. We decided to return recently and check our original view of the place. First of all when we were there earlier this year we ate lunch in the bar and on our return did the same. We felt the food was acceptable for a road-house and for all their claims of AA excellence and so on it is exactly what it is.
The owner is clearly on an ego trip and responds badly to even the most gentle critical appraisal. 
We didn't stay there and have no idea what the rooms are like. The bar area is still warm and welcoming which is more than can be said of the owners who still didn't appear. The cash machine I referred to in my earlier report was the till. 
In response to our earlier report the owner made some comment of a report we wrote about a neighbouring establishment closing unless the locals used it. It closed! - However I am glad to say it is being resurrected under new ownership so we look forward to visiting.
If like us you seek a more friendly environment for lunch you might enjoy a visit to one or more establishments in neighbouring villages. Being aggressively rude to your guests even at a distance through trip advisor is not the surest way of attracting business.

My wife and I stopped for lunch yesterday.

We arrived at last minute for a Sunday roast and we were catered for. I’m really glad we were as served up was one of the best Sunday roasts around alongside a great drinks selection! A must place to visit if you like an open fire, great surroundings, food and service! Highly recommended and we will absolutely be back next time a little earlier!

Had a very nice meal there last night....would definitely return. Wouldn’t say it was special but it was very nice. Thanks (and great setting)

Worth every penny, rooms excellent, food excellent, service excellent. SIMPLY EXCELLENTBreakfast outstanding and the bar is so cosy (December that is) with a proper nice log fire.What a lovely way to spend a romantic getaway

See my hotel review which says it all. The dinner menu was well balanced and the quality excellent. Breakfast was equally top quality.

Gluten-free needs well catered for by helpful staff. Proprietor present, too.Others enjoyed Oxenham Arms Pies. Next time, we plan to stay in one of the four-poster bedrooms.

We have visited here before, but only if we have been travelling in this area. every time we go, its the same, it doesn't seem to matter what time of year or who is running it. I think my husband keeps hoping it will be better, but it never is. It is a lovely old place, I agree. it isn't maintained well. we sat in the bar area, the windows were covered in cobwebs and didn't look like they had been washed/cleaned in a long while. My chair had a hole in the upholstery and generally the place looked a little under loved. The log burner wasn't going, despite the weather being wretched for days, cold and wet. we were told no light meals were served (at all), not everyone wants a full blown lunch. what was on the menu looked ok (going by what came out from the kitchen), but quite a limited menu. as we couldn't have a light lunch, we had 2 bags of crisps which were £2.20! by anyones standards, this was a stupid price, they were just a standard bag and not that pleasant, very greasy. Its a pretty little village but the pub really thinks it is something it isn't. The sign says luxury accommodation, going by the bar, I doubt that very much. On a finishing point, the place stunk of fish, which apparently is fresh, I doubt that too, it shouldn't smell that bad. The person (older male) behind the bar, in my opinion, didn't have a clue how to speak to customers - he was lucky my husband is a gentleman - you should only speak to people in that manner if you know them - am very happy to spend my money elsewhere.

Wow....in the middle of know where a restaurant serving first class food. The venue is steeped in history, which the staff were happy to discuss and the decor old England. The setting was perfect. The food was delicious, a large group having fish, steaks, chicken, scotch eggs, pork...each meal was delicious and presented nicely. Would recommend to all.

Came for a meal with friends and enjoyed a fantastic and beautifully presented 3 course meal. I had the soup to start with that came with a large wedge of freshly cut bread. For mains I had the chicken which was extremely tasty. Dessert was the panna cotta which was very tasty. Overall a fantastic meal that was presented as if in an expensive 5* restaurant and excellent value. The staff are very friendly which added to the overall experience. If not for the fact I'm visiting the area (from the North East) I would now choose here as my regular venue for a great night out. Many thanks.Would recommend to anyone.

Labelled as a 4* Inn and truly up to the mark. Informal and friendly staff and very efficient. You want to try their Poached pear and coffee. They say dynamite comes in small packages well the poached pear was a real explosive treat. That was just the finish. For main meal we had homemade steak and ale pud with mash and crushed peas and the gnocchi was superb so I'm told. All in all a very enjoyable evening. As for the ancient bit you will have to look and touch the menhir. Well done to owners and staff.

If you're looking for an incredible venue, fantastic service and brilliant food you will not be disappointed. We booked in purely based on trip advisor reviews as we passed by and felt they accurately reflected the above.HOWEVER, this is probably not an ideal venue for young children or wheelchair users as there are no changing facilities or disabled toilets. Also, heaven help you if your 2 year old daughter has a stinky poo in her nappy.... the management will make it known to you that it stinks and that people are eating and you will be shamed by the vast amounts of panicked air freshener being manically sprayed everywhere. We decided not to stay for dessert incase the six month old decided to poo too.....

We don't often eat out for Sunday lunch because they can be a disappointment compared to what we have at home. But this one was well worth it, with great service and very tasty roast beef and pork, and good beer too.

This pub is stiff with atmosphere and character. The staff are all friendly and seem to love working there. Great selection of beers, ciders and wine. The building itself is unique and worth a visit just to see the menhirs. Extraordinary place , definitely worth a visit!!

Full of character, brimming with history and the food was excellent as well. Attentive friendly staff. We will definitely be making a return visit.

We stayed here for two nights, so we had 2 breakfasts and 2 evening meals. First, the atmosphere of the place is inviting. You step in the front door and you are drawn inside by the ambience of the place. They have a cozy bar area with 3 real ales on hand pump, and a cider. It's a full bar, but they have a crazy number of whiskeys available at decent prices. The evening menu isn't huge but they have a good selection (2 types of steak, pork, fish, and a veg choice). Plus starters and desserts. We had a group of seven and between us all, we had every main and each was delicious and well portioned. Words just don't do this place justice. Quality pub, quality accommodation. The history behind the building itself is enough to draw you in, and you won't want to leave. :)

My husband and I wanted to spend so time with my cousin so we choose this hotel AA**** as it was half for both sides to travel to from our homes.The website looked really good and yes the place is really lovely .We got a drink then went to the garden to look over the menu.The menu given to us was a shifter version that was online.My cousins decided they would have the chicken Caesar salad and a chicken baguette,whilst me husband and I choose something else .We were just about to order when the bar assistant told us that the chicken had not been delivered yet it was 13;00 so we asked if there was ham only to be told no I don't think so .This young man did not even go and ask and keg us know .NO HAM this hotel is AA**** .So we drank up and went up the road to another pub there are only 2 in the village ,who accommodated our needs.

Called on spec as were on holiday in the area for an evening meal. Firstly what an interesting historic building with information around to read. Secondly the staff were friendly and polite and had a conversation with you if you wanted them to. Thirdly the food was very good. The mackerel croquettes were great with a tomatoes sauce with a kick. The soup was gorgeous. My husband had the steak and ale pie which he gave a 10 out of 10 to ( high praise indeed from him) . The puddings looked delicious but unfortunately neither of us had room for them . I would defiantly return to this establishment.

We booked to go here for my birthday celebration and we weren't disappointed. The food was high quality, beautifully served and the portions not too large which was great for me. Being an old monastery, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere about it and my evening was perfect. I would definitely go here again.

After a long day's travelling, we arrived in time to have dinner and it was superb!The lamb was sweet and tender and juicy, the potatoes were delicious, my beloved chose the salmon and loved it - commenting how he has eaten all around the world (as have I) and it was genuinely the best food he had eaten in a hotel. There is a very good wine list, we tried several reds and enjoyed each different one.All prices were very reasonable, especially for such high-quality fare.We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and didn't eat anywhere else!

We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights, and the food was excellent both nights, my fish and chips with crisp batter and salmon on a potato Rosti my my much beloved's chicken, and gnocchi all hit the mark with taste, really good food.

We had a super meal here tonight - a soup and a grilled salmon dish with strawberry cheesecake. All were delicious. Then the proprietor gave us a lovely talk about the history of the premises. It was a lovely evening and the actual hotel is quite amazing! Well worth a visit just to experience the history of this amazing building.

We were staying the other side of Okehampton but looked on trip advisor and thought this looked lovely and it had good reviews. It was definitely worth the few extra miles ! We'd been travelling and eating mainly in pubs so we wanted a "proper restaurant " we were not disappointed. I had the fillet steak which was obviously from a really good butcher, it was perfect. The chips were amazing. Service was excellent, best to book I imagine it gets full very quickly. Lovely ambience, really interesting place too.