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The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, Dartmoor National Park, EX20 2JT, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is a 4-star retreat in South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom. Located 0mi from the city center, it places the village’s charm within easy reach. Address: South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon. With 217 reviews, breakfast is offered to start the day.

Facilities include an in-house restaurant and a bar, plus free private parking on site and free WiFi. The property is adults-only and offers a private entrance, non-smoking rooms, and extra-long beds for a comfortable stay, along with a terrace and views of the mountain or garden. Other comforts include free toiletries and a bathtub to help unwind after a day of exploring.

Auxiliary services cover shuttle options and meeting or banquet facilities for events (extra charges), as well as a range of activities such as golf, tennis, and horseback riding available for an additional fee. A tour desk helps arrange local experiences, while on-site amenities include beach umbrellas and chairs, a sun deck, garden and landmark views that highlight the Devon countryside.

Three on-site dining options invite palate-friendly explorations. The 1477 Bar offers British bites in a relaxed setting, perfect for a casual drink after a day of exploring. For a more refined evening, The Monastery Restaurant pairs British and European cuisines in a Traditional, Romantic ambiance. The Oak Dining Room serves British fare in a FamilyFriendly, Traditional, Modern, and Romantic atmosphere, ideal for a convivial family meal or a quiet dinner for two.

Shuttle options and meeting or banquet facilities (extra charges) help tailor travel and gatherings. A tour desk aids in arranging local experiences, while recreational options include golf, tennis, and horseback riding for an additional fee. On-site conveniences include beach umbrellas and chairs, a sun deck, a garden and landmark views that highlight the Devon countryside.

An adults-only environment with a private entrance and non-smoking rooms helps set a relaxed tone, while extra-long beds add a touch of comfort. A terrace provides views of the surrounding mountain or garden, offering a tranquil spot to soak in Devon’s countryside. Practical details include free private parking on site and free WiFi, with cash accepted and a wide range of payment methods such as Discover, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Maestro.

Closest airports

Exeter Airport

21.8mi

Newquay Cornwall Airport

51.5mi

Cardiff Airport

52.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Twin Room with Countryside View in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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Room - 2 Twin, Countryside View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Double Room with Four Poster Bed in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed & Countryside View in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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Superior, Countryside View

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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Superior Double Room

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room with Garden View in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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Double Room, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Luxury Double Room with Four Poster Bed & View in The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

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Luxury, View

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Double Room

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Guest reviews

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217 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Ryan

10

June 2025

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of stopping over here for a night on our way to Falmouth. We’d debated finding a holiday inn instead and so glad that we didn’t. We arrived around 8 and the owners had called ahead to ask us what food we wanted for dinner and kept the kitchen open late so we could eat. There was a great selection of wines in the pub accompanied by knowledgeable staff who told us about the history of the place. The building was so authentic and had a huge garden with stunning views. The bed was a huge four poster and we had a fantastic nights sleep. The owners and staff couldn’t do enough for us, the kind of place you end up having a drink with the owner in the pub at the end of the night (which we did). Thank you so much for such a lovely stay, would recommend to anyone!

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Helen

10

May 2025

Friendly welcome from Simon the owner, lovely room with four poster bed, very interesting historical building, fantastic walks straight from the hotel. Delicious evening meal with efficient, friendly service and an excellent breakfast. Great location on the northern edge of Dartmoor.

It was all great. A second chair in the bedroom would have been a bonus.

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Libby

9.1

September 2023

We absolutely loved it. The history was fascinating. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The room was very cosy, and the bed extremely comfortable and big! We both had a great nights sleep. We had dinner on the Friday, on arrival, and were informed it was busy and wouldn't be served straight away but that was no problem for us, and when the food did arrive it was exceptional. Breakfast was also delicious. A little quiet in the breakfast room, and some background music could have been good to break the quiet between tables and guests.

The bathroom was clean and presentable, however it had been fairly modernised and was lacking the charm that the rest of the building held. Hopefully this can improved over time and a fairly insignificant issue.

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Tina

10

September 2023

What a wonderful find. We decided to book an overnight stay here to break our journey on the way down to Cornwall, we certainly weren't disappointed. Parking was easy right outside the door. After a very warm welcome at check in we were shown to our lovely spacious room. We enjoyed a relaxed drink in the bar before enjoying an absolutely delicious meal followed by a nightcap and some friendly conversation in the bar area. There is so much character in this charming place, it has a very interesting history and the surrounding countryside is just lovely. Sadly, we had to leave after breakfast, which was delicious with plenty of choice, to carry on our journey. We did take some time to visit Lydford Gorge, don't miss it if you're in the area, it's a beautiful walk and the waterfalls are amazing. We would highly recommend staying here if ever you get the chance to do so.

Nothing not to like, we had an excellent experience during our stay heere.

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Nicholas

10

October 2024

We travelled for a family wedding and stayed an extra night, we had a wonderful time at the Oxenham Arms, the breakfasts are fabulous and we enjoyed our very special meal in the wonderfully historic dinning room next to the historic standing stone, lovely food, amazing service and a special hotel full of history.

it would have been better if we could have stayed a little longer.

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Rose

10

December 2024

We loved the historic nature of this hotel and building and the personal attention we received from the moment we arrived. Such friendly relaxed and efficient service from all the staff. We loved our twin room looking out over the garden and onto the moors, it was cozy, comfortable and well appointed.

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Jayne

8.2

August 2025

The history of the place was astounding to say the least. We booked it for the location as we were cycling the C2C and it was a delightful surprise to learn of the many incarnations the place has had

Service at breakfast was a tad abrupt but they were short staffed i think

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Stuart

10

August 2024

We visited for the folk festival so it was very handy. The room was very nice and comfortable. The staff were very welcoming and helpful despite it being an exceptionally busy weekend. The breakfast was lovely and well organised and the food and drinks very good. We also liked the rear garden and outside areas

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Christina

8.2

April 2022

The location was perfect for what we needed for 1 night. The breakfast was lovely he couple that run the hotel. The gentleman that received us when we arrived was lovely very welcoming and showed us to our room which I have to say was lovely, and the hotel itself was just lovely. Good menu and wine and the food was delicious

The lady that run the hotel with her husband was quite rude and abrupt. My friends phone went off and she remarked we don't have use of phones in here and asked her to go outside which she did promptly. It would have been much better if they had a notice displaying this requirement. We met a nice couple and we were chatting to them and she kept asking us to be quiet as we would wake her guests. We are in our sixties and really felt uncomfortable as we are not rowdy people, we were just having a nice chat with some nice people

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Jonathan

10

May 2024

Location was wonderful on the edge of Dartmoor, staff were friendly and fun and the food excellent, the room really lovely. We really felt the love of the staff for their beautiful historic building and their customer service.

Really nothing, we just needed twice as long to enjoy everything even more!

Points of Interest Around The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

Attractions

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM)

16.7mi

Exeter Cathedral

16.7mi

Babbacombe Model Village

24mi

Wistman's Wood

29.8mi

Restaurants

The 1477 Bar

Cuisines

  • British

The Monastery Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British
  • European

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

The Oak Dining Room

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property