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Reviews of Dartmoor Inn Merrivale

Dartmoor Inn Merrivale, Yelverton, PL20 6ST, United Kingdom

#13 of 20 hotels in Yelverton

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Review Score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great, stay. Food from the restaurant was delicious

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    9.0
    Splendid place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right on in the national park

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    Oustanding food in a beautiful location with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were very friendly and helpful , the food was outstanding! They all went above and beyond to make my stay extremely enjoyable. They were very considerate towards solo travellers

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location, excellent food and great team.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The team needed more support and the bedrooms were in need of some tlc and attention to detail.

    Staff were so friendly and really hard working. In particular was the bbq chef who was also up the next morning serving breakfast in the absence of management. A real credit, lovely chap and an excellent chef.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    7.0
    Wonderful location, friendly staff, disappointing B&B accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The B&B business seems to be an after thought; the fixtures and fittings are crude and there are no TVs in the bedrooms; the bedroom cleaning regime might be a little more rigorous (e.g., removal of dead flies, carpet cleaning). The premium price for accommodation does not fully reflect the quality being is offered.

    The check-in process was very efficient and the owner(?) was extremely helpful and friendly. The pub seems to specialise in organic grilled meats and, mid-week in early July, the restaurant was busy in the evening; waitress responded well to my request for a vegetarian dinner option and the food was of a high quality.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    8.0
    It was a very convenient place for us to stay and explore the interesting sites on Dartmoor nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great and the food was excellent

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    7.0
    Great Views and Friendly staff
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wouldn't say there was anything I really didn't like but there was no TV in rooms which might put some guests off and the pub closes at 9 which is a bit early. Last orders for food is also 7.30 which is a bit early and if you are not a massive meat eater this is definitely not the place for you as there is a large meat fridge actually in the bar. I would say it's more of a restaurant with rooms.

    Great views over he Moors friendly staff comfy beds

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful location, food exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit foggy in the restaurant!

    The evening meal was exceptional!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay in the heart of Dartmoor, great food and views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a slight lingering cooking smell around downstairs due to cooking stove set up in pub for the beef!

    Amazing location. Pub was great - you much try the steak for dinner or Sunday lunch. Owner very ameniable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    9.0
    Great food and wonderful service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were wonderful. Frank (the chap who runs it) never seemed to rest - from being a welcoming landlord, amazing chef who served up incredible steak and gave us great tips for hiking on Dartmoor. The location was perfect after a long day of walking.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    7.0
    Great location and wonderful staff 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was strange to be alone in the pub/building all night and morning! We were planning on eating dinner but the only option was steak or fish and too expensive 😕 Rooms need work and cleaning a little better.

    The staff were wonderful, the location was great and there was a very good breakfast on our second day.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, everybody is very welcoming and very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, relaxed night of amazing food . We will be back xx
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    En-suite/shower room needs some attention , No bag in the bin in room and no bin in bathroom for sanitary disposal purposes . Damaged sink and toilet paper holder had been ripped off by the look of it (probably a previous occupant) Small travel kettle plugged into extension lead was a bit precarious on the unit , curtains and matching cushions on bed a bit grubby .

    Beautiful position on the moors, our second stay here because of the food mainly , absolutely melt in the mouth steak cooked to perfection on an open fire right in front of you . Staff are very welcoming and very friendly. Comfortable bed and my personal favourite Cornish teabags in the room. Shower nice and hot and good pressure. See you again xx

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable , we enjoyed the food and accommodation. We will definitely be going again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bacon for breakfast was too hard for me.

    Full English breakfast was nice, I wasn’t very keen on the hard streaky bacon. I also prefer my toast separate are not everything placed on top . I prefer my toast after with marmalade. The evening meal was amazing, one of the best steaks ever. Very expensive, but you get what you pay for and it was top quality. It was a treat seeing all the meat before it was cooked and also being cooked.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2024

    8.0
    Exceptional food, good atmosphere, rooms could improve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were basic, no TV or hair dryer, bit of noise from the bar below.

    Amazing steak dinner cooked on an open fireplace. Lovely breakfast, served with style.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    8.0
    A charming little hotel with cozy rooms and a friendly owner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had an absolutely delightful stay at this charming little hotel in Dartmoor. The rooms were cozy and offered stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The real highlight was the owner, who was incredibly friendly and attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    9.0
    Just perfect for staying on the moors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar closes early on a Sunday evening and we would have spent more time there. I guess you can have too much of a good thing.

    Simply great! Perfect for walking on the moors, then relaxing in a very relaxing, friendly environment. The menu is deliberately simple and the food superb. Lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect hospitality in an amazing location ….. the team couldn’t do enough to ensure you enjoyed your visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It definitely needed a little TLC

    A beautiful location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect Dartmoor accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely location with great views of Dartmoor. Comfortable rooms. A great place.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and comfortable room with friendly and hospitable staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic service especially Sam and Hannah &chef

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning location, lovely staff, comfortable room and delicious food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    A brilliant place to stay in Dartmoor, made to feel very welcome and the food in the restaurant was incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is brilliant, just walk straight onto the moors, surrounded by ponies and sheep. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, no mod cons, but everything we needed. We also got a delicious complimentary breakfast which was perfect. We were made to feel extremely welcome and our visit was more about the food served in the restaurant which was incredible! So much so we ended up staying an extra night just for the food!

    Stayed in August 2025

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