Experience stylish rooms, 2 restaurants, spa, and pet-friendly amenities at The Moorland Hotel Haytor, set on private grounds near Haytor in Dartmoor.
Recent visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained rooms, and scenic surroundings at this laid-back hotel in Dartmoor National Park. The dog-friendly policies and quality dining options are commonly noted, making it a memorable stay for a variety of travelers.
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Set on 11 acres of private grounds at the foot of Haytor within Dartmoor National Park, The Moorland Hotel Haytor offers a relaxed base just a short walk from the National Park Visitor Centre. Its location provides convenient access to outdoor activities such as walking and horse riding, with landmarks like Haytor Rocks and Becky Falls nearby. The hotel's calm setting appeals to visitors seeking both nature and tranquility.
The property features stylish, comfortable rooms that many guests describe as clean and well-equipped, including pet-friendly accommodations with thoughtful touches for dogs. Facilities include two restaurants, a spa, a bar, and a terrace, along with event spaces. Despite the hotel's countryside position, it offers practical amenities such as free parking, free Wi-Fi, and room service, though there is no on-site pool or fitness center.
Visitors frequently highlight the warm and attentive staff, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere throughout. Reviews often mention the quality of the food and the hotel’s dog-friendly approach, making it suitable for travellers with pets. The relaxed, homely environment combined with proximity to natural attractions suits families, couples, and those looking for a restful break in the countryside.
With check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00, the hotel balances convenience and comfort. It is accessible by car from nearby airports including Exeter Airport around 34 minutes away, facilitating travel. Neighbouring accommodation options range from country house hotels to inns, placing The Moorland Hotel Haytor comfortably within a welcoming local hospitality scene.
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Visited this weekend for valentines with our dog. Lovely warm reception from the entire team, the room was very clean, spacious and we loved the little added dog box with treats and a toy in. The evening meal was delicious and the night manager and team were lovely when he found out we had gotten engaged that day. Will definitely be returning to stay as it was such a memorable day.
I stayed for three January nights at the Moorland Hotel, and am so very glad I did. What a find! Friendly, comfortable, calm, well-run, in a stunning location, warm despite the icy weather sweeping the moor outside. The entire staff seemed both kind and competent from start to finish. My room was a classic double, not large but very pleasant, with everything I needed - super-comfortable, spotlessly clean, well-presented, the fridge and coffee maker an added bonus. Downstairs the cosy bar, restaurant and sofa-filled sitting room were a real pleasure. I'm a writer and spent wet days working with great coffee and excellent food. The location is impressive: walk out of the gate and you're immersed in natural beauty, with wild ponies grazing across the road. I'm told that the area gets busy in summer, but in early January there was no sense of that. Agatha Christie wrote her first book here, and I can totally see how The Moorland lent itself to creativity. I was sorry to leave and hope to return one day.
Gorgeous hotel. Set in beautiful grounds and very quiet, directly facing Haytor Rock on Dartmoor. We just spent a really wonderful, restful weekend there, recharging our batteries. We stayed in a lovely suite, on the ground floor with double patio door leading to our own patio and garden space. We parked the car immediately outside. So convenient. Very fog friendly. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended
'Stay' Fantastic location across the road from Haytor. The staff were warm, efficient and accommodating. We booked an overnight stay for my birthday and were able to bring our dog who was also made very welcome (loads of treats from a number of staff, and our breakfast waitress even brought out a little pot of sausages for her!). The breakfast was lovely and the night before we had a 3 course meal which was fantastic. We would definitely stay there again.
We had a lovely 3 night stay here. The Hotel is dog friendly,with a dog wash & boot room, which we used everyday, dog towels supplied, also wellies for humans if required. We were upgraded to a deluxe room which was much appreciated it was very spacious & comfortable. If you love walking then this is the right place to come ,loads of walks straight from the Hotel...miles & miles of Moorland. The staff were all very helpful & friendly especially Sharna (reception)& handyman Ian,who sorted out our TV & light socket..thank you. Food was good,must recommend the pie delicious . Our dog had the best time ever .We shall all be back.
We stayed at The Moorland Hotel Haytor in one of their dog friendly rooms and we had a really lovely experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful, made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The hotel itself is in a beautiful location with great views and surrounded by nature, perfect if you want some peace and fresh air. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The food at the hotel was also really good, which made the stay even better. Overall, it’s a lovely place to relax, enjoy the scenery, and bring your dog along too. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back!
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Anything you asked of them was never too much trouble but done with a smile. The hotel is in a great location and the rooms were spotlessly clean. There was a good selection of food and it was lovely and well coked . The whole place had a great atmosphere and had the air of being well run. We would definitely recommend it and will be returning ourselves.
Stay. Stayed with a group of friends at the Moorland for a winter break and couldn’t fault it. All the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food in the restaurant was delicious as was the breakfast with a great menu. The rooms were spotless and so many thoughtful extras were provided. Especially appreciated the Dyson hairdryer. A lovely area for walking and many interesting places to visit. Will definitely return
On 11 acres of private grounds at the foot of Haytor in Dartmoor National Park, this relaxed hotel is a 3-minute walk from the National Park Visitor Centre, 3 miles from Becky Falls and 5 miles from the A38 road.
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