Set in its own 36 acres of heaven in the very heart of Dartmoor National Park, Lydgate House, built in the 1800s, is a small and unique country house hotel with spectacular views across Dartmoor moorland and river valley.
Peace and quiet, spectacular Dartmoor views, delicious home cooking using the best local produce, warmly cossetting bedrooms, romantic breaks, walking, fishing, dog-friendly, child-free hotel, in a relaxed, tranquil and secluded setting.This lovely Country House Hotel offers splendid bed & breakfast accommodation.
Peace and quiet, spectacular Dartmoor views, delicious home cooking using the best local produce, warmly cossetting bedrooms, romantic breaks, walking, fishing, dog-friendly, child-free hotel, in a relaxed, tranquil and secluded setting.This lovely Country House Hotel offers splendid bed & breakfast accommodation.
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Lydgate House lies in the very heart of 368 square miles of Dartmoor National Park. This late Victorian Country House, reached by a private lane, is set in its own 36 acres overlooking the East Dart river and valley, offering perfect peace and quiet with direct access onto the moor.
Lydgate House faces south with stunning views across both valley and moorland and is privately owned and run by Stephen & Karen Horn, who aim to provide the very best in personal service.Guests return again and again to Lydgate House and most new visitors come through recommendation. This was one of the finest weeks of my life - more like staying with friends then staying at a hotel.
Lydgate House faces south with stunning views across both valley and moorland and is privately owned and run by Stephen & Karen Horn, who aim to provide the very best in personal service.Guests return again and again to Lydgate House and most new visitors come through recommendation. This was one of the finest weeks of my life - more like staying with friends then staying at a hotel.
With an atmosphere more like a country house than a hotel, Lydgate House is perfect for those looking for a relaxed environment surrounded by glorious countryside. The guests' lounge, which also houses the small bar, has a log burning stove and beautiful views across the valley. Bookshelves and tables abound with novels, magazines and books on Dartmoor and many other subjects.
Reviews (8)
Stuart Wallis
Oct 01, 2021
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Matthew Anderson
Sep 16, 2021
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Oxo Familydad
Sep 05, 2021
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Just returned from my second stay at this wonderful place.
I was sad to read the review on here which, in my opinion, was trying to suggest the owners, and or, guests made the people feel uncomfortable due to their ethnicity. Well all I can say is that on this visit I shared the dining room and lounge with a newly wed mixed race couple and at no point were they treated any differently than I and they seemed to be very happy and very comfortable.
I have only been here twice so can only speak as I find, but I have had some wonderful conversations with the family that own the hotel, especially John
I was sad to read the review on here which, in my opinion, was trying to suggest the owners, and or, guests made the people feel uncomfortable due to their ethnicity. Well all I can say is that on this visit I shared the dining room and lounge with a newly wed mixed race couple and at no point were they treated any differently than I and they seemed to be very happy and very comfortable.
I have only been here twice so can only speak as I find, but I have had some wonderful conversations with the family that own the hotel, especially John
Judy Craig
Sep 01, 2021
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Caroline Ghosh
Aug 21, 2021
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Fairly pleasant stay. Hotel small clean and comfortable. Decor v traditional and beds comfortable.
However there were some issues:
Upon my arrival one of the owners offered to take my baggage to the room.
However he requested, in a "restrained, apologetic" way that one should not "burn incense in the room " as "it sets off the alarms". I replied that I had no incense and would have no intention of doing such a thing in a hotel...to which he responded that " he couldn't help but notice an incense smell " from the baggage.
This was a bit alarming but I thought nothing more of it. We are a British
However there were some issues:
Upon my arrival one of the owners offered to take my baggage to the room.
However he requested, in a "restrained, apologetic" way that one should not "burn incense in the room " as "it sets off the alarms". I replied that I had no incense and would have no intention of doing such a thing in a hotel...to which he responded that " he couldn't help but notice an incense smell " from the baggage.
This was a bit alarming but I thought nothing more of it. We are a British
Robert Reid
Aug 21, 2021
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Lydgate House hotel is one of those special hotels that you want to keep a secret from your friends. Set in the very middle of Dartmoor National Park down a discrete country track you arrive in the gravel car park and are greeted by the calming sound of a burbling river, trees rustling, and wonderfully nothing else.
Absolute tranquility is one of the reasons we have been three times in 6 months. John and Sarah, who own this family run hotel are equally relaxed, and with Isabel and Kelly the family theme contribute to the peaceful vibe.
The rooms are comfortable and charmingly simple. This is
Absolute tranquility is one of the reasons we have been three times in 6 months. John and Sarah, who own this family run hotel are equally relaxed, and with Isabel and Kelly the family theme contribute to the peaceful vibe.
The rooms are comfortable and charmingly simple. This is
Adrian Wyatt
Aug 19, 2021
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Superb.
Host and staff are just so friendly and helpful. Rooms comfy and for once you get a good and powerful shower, important for me after walking the Moor.
This is a beautiful location, so quiet and peaceful yet being just off one if the main roads across Dartmoor is easy to find and a fantastic location. It provides easy access to so many of Dartmoors main attractions and is within easy reach of Plymouth of you want something different.
Hotel is spotless and just so comfy with wonderful food. Can't fault it
Host and staff are just so friendly and helpful. Rooms comfy and for once you get a good and powerful shower, important for me after walking the Moor.
This is a beautiful location, so quiet and peaceful yet being just off one if the main roads across Dartmoor is easy to find and a fantastic location. It provides easy access to so many of Dartmoors main attractions and is within easy reach of Plymouth of you want something different.
Hotel is spotless and just so comfy with wonderful food. Can't fault it
Alex S.
May 16, 2021
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Great location off the main road. The hosts, a family that has taken over the B&B just a month ago, were very welcoming. Room was small but cosy and heated. Very clean and the bathroom had all toiletries needed. Breakfast was plentiful both cold and hot.
While this wasn't a major issue, the bed could have been a bit better as the mat is too soft and end up sinking in the middle. Doors need new locks that are perhaps less noisy.. Overall happy and I would stay again
While this wasn't a major issue, the bed could have been a bit better as the mat is too soft and end up sinking in the middle. Doors need new locks that are perhaps less noisy.. Overall happy and I would stay again
