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452 reviews

Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Manaton, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9UF, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Discover the Kestor Inn, a charming inn tucked into Manaton within Dartmoor National Park, near Newton Abbot in Devon, United Kingdom. Just 3.9mi from Bovey Tracey city center, it offers a cozy base for moorland strolls and countryside charm.

Address: Manaton. Featured amenities include free parking, free wifi, a restaurant, bar, sun deck, terrace, non-smoking rooms, and on-site parking. Pets are welcome with extra charges, and meeting/banquet facilities are free.

Reviews: 452. Price starts from $163.

Nestled in Manaton within Dartmoor National Park, this inn offers a charming moorland escape just 3.9mi from Bovey Tracey town center. A welcoming on-site Restaurant #1 serves traditional British dishes, complemented by a bar and outdoor spaces like a sun deck and terrace for lazy al fresco moments. Non-smoking rooms help keep the air fresh after a day of countryside exploration.

Pets are welcome on request, with charges may apply, making it easy to bring along a four-legged companion. For gatherings or celebrations, meeting and banquet facilities are provided free of charge. Accepted payment methods include cash, Visa, and Mastercard, while on-site parking keeps arrivals simple; free wifi keeps connectivity handy throughout a stay.

A diverse selection of rooms includes Standard, King; Deluxe, King/Twin; and Standard, King/Twin options, with sizes noted at 151, 205, and 162 square feet respectively. Some accommodations feature a Deluxe Terrace or Private Bathrooms, while others offer Countryside View or Classic Countryside View, including a Suite with Countryside View and Private Bathroom, plus a Suite with 1 Bedroom. Each of these options accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child, providing a comfortable home base after day trips or moorland strolls.

Closest airports

Exeter Airport

17.3mi

Newquay Cornwall Airport

55.7mi

Cardiff Airport

57.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Kids' meals

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

150 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room has a King size bed. It features, a TV, dressing table, private bathroom and a refreshment tray. This room also has views across the moors and of Black Hill.

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Standard, King/Twin

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

160 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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Located at the back of the inn, this room can be configured as a super king or twin beds. Please state your preference at the time of booking. It features an private bathroom, TV and refreshment tray.

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Deluxe, King/Twin

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

205 sqft

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room has a Super King bed or on request turned into with twin beds. It comes with free Wi-Fi, a TV, dressing table and tea and coffee making facilities. This room also has views across the moors and of Black Hill.

One-Bedroom Suite in Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Tea/Coffee maker

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Offering views of the moors and Black Hill, this is our largest room and has a super king-size bed. The room includes a sofa bed which can accommodate 2 small children or 1 extra adult for an additional charge. Facilities in the room include, TV, dressing table and refreshment tray and an private bathroom.

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Classic, Countryside View, Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double room-Countryside view-Classic-Private Bathroom

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Suite, Countryside View, Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Suite-Large-Private Bathroom-Countryside view

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Standard, Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double room-Standard-Private Bathroom

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Deluxe, Terrace, Private Bathroom

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double room-Deluxe-Terrace-Private Bathroom

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Deluxe, Countryside View, Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Room

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe, Countryside View

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic, Countryside View

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

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452 reviews

Categories of assessments

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WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Miranda

9.1

May 2025

We were given a wonderful welcome from the owners. There is also an outstanding female chef for half the week for whom nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in the ground floor dog-friendly room at the back because we had a private entrance and could sleep in late and it met my reduced mobility needs.

The room needs minor attention to fixtures and fittings. One double socket had minor issues, the handle of the bathroom door tended to stick, the carpet is a little old in that room. We were offered a free upgrade to rooms with a spectacular view and updated decor. We decided to stay put because we had freedom of movement and privacy in our room which worked for us.

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Egle

10

June 2025

A lovely inn. Perfectly placed for hikers, with a window view to Bowerman's Nose (within close walking distance) and a beautiful birch tree. Very clean, tidy, and peaceful. I heard some bird at night and it might have been an owl! Had a very good rest. Good, tasty food (Stilton sauces, yummy hashbrowns (mm)), good cider. Friendly staff (invited me and other guests to a pub quiz!). The breakfast menus had a "hello" in my language, which was a small but dear thing. And there was some good internet, which made my evening.

The plug in the sink was very tightly closed (took some experimenting to open it for drainage, but it worked!)

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Jones

10

August 2024

Great breakfasts - set us up nicely for days of walking on the Tors. The owners are very welcoming. Ten minutes walk from Becky Falls and Hound Tor / Greator / Haytor are a good hour's walk away (or 10 minute drive). Rooms with big windows overlooking countryside or with trees. V comfy beds. Despite also being a (very warm welcoming countryside dog-friendly) pub we found it quietened down every night at 11 and was a very peaceful sleep.

When we arrived we were told we'd had our room upgraded, which would've been wonderful! Except that the upgraded room was 1 king bed, and we'd requested a twin room. Luckily they were able to swap us round with minimal fuss. That is more an issue with how Booking.com connects to other booking systems, I booked a twin room on booking.com and that request didn't make it on to their system. So a bit of advice to others, add to the "additional requests" / "booking notes" boxes, or contact the place directly, if you're looking to book a room with twin beds.

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Alison

9.1

January 2025

Good location for exploring Dartmoor National Park. Accommodation was very comfortable and clean. Large bedroom with modern ensuite bathroom comfortable bed. Lovely view from the bedroom window. Gary and the team were very welcoming nothing to much trouble to make your stay a pleasant one. We ate at the inn on two occasions food was very good and reasonably priced. Good selection of real ale and local ciders available. Would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in the area. Could not fault our stay in any way.

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Sabrina

10

February 2025

Everything! The location is just perfect when you long for serenity no matter how brief. The inn itself is full of character, the restaurant with its exposed beams and two log fires with a piano to boot! The room is also spacious for a family and comfortable — it meets our needs for an overnight stay. Gary and James have been extremely welcoming and accommodating. We cannot thank you enough for allowing my girls to use the piano. For that, I am eternally grateful. Highly recommend. We shall be back.

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Diana

9.1

April 2025

The room is modern and confy - excellent for myself, child and our sausage dog. It has parking and is next to the pub, so no worries about where to go for dinner. The pub offers very good food. We also had delicious breakfast included. It’s very close to nice sites in Dartmoor like Haytor and Becky falls, and for shops and/or a rainy day, the town of Bovey Tracey is 10 minutes drive. James, the person who runs the Kestor Inn, was very helpful and friendly.

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Diletta

8.2

April 2024

Overall, we had a good experience here. Firstly and most importantly, the food was very good, especially the specials - kudos to the chef. The pub has a very cosy atmosphere, and so do the rooms which have nice decor and a nice view outside. The location is very good if you intend to visit Dartmoor Park, plus it's a short car ride to the nearby small towns (and Plymouth). Every member of the staff was kind and accommodating.

Improvement points: cleanliness of the room - we found a couple of long dead spiders and some dust throughout upon arrival. The fact that you couldn't control the temperature of the room was not ideal, as we felt a bit cold during the evenings.

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Mick

10

July 2024

The staff were friendly and attentive. The location was quiet, whilst still being a local community hub, and picturesque with lovely views of Dartmoor. I would suggest approaching from the south (A38), to reduce the time in very narrow roads. The longer route is often quicker. SatNav does not always know best! The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The food was varied and cooked to perfection, with a quieter area to eat when the bar was busy. We would very happily visit again.

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Stuart

10

July 2024

A lovely traditional village pub with comfortable rooms, friendly staff and good food. We stayed for a week but there was plenty of choice on the menu for dinner and the breakfasts were exceptionally good. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return. The location is convenient for the attractions of Dartmoor but also quiet enough to provide some peace and quiet and the sense of staying in a friendly village rather than a busy tourist centre.

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Lynne

9.1

October 2024

Staff are very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Room was excellent. Plenty of tea and coffee supplied. Lovely view from the room window Food, including breakfast and evening meal was excellent. Plenty of choices for both. A lovely place to stay There is a 5 mile drive up a country lane before reaching the venue which may put people off, but it is well worth the drive

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Points of Interest Around Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Attractions

Exeter Cathedral

12.6mi

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM)

12.6mi

Babbacombe Model Village

13.8mi

Wistman's Wood

19.9mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Kids' meals

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property