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Reviews of The Malt Scoop Inn

The Malt Scoop Inn, Merton, EX20 3EA, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Merton

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Review Score

Based on 92 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    5.8

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  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely village pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Plumbing is a bit odd, where the water for the other bedroom is fed from the room we had, the one with stairs up into the bathroom, this made showering a bit problematic, but for two nights, we got used to it.

    Perfect location for access to RHS Rosemoor and beaches at Saunton and Croyde. Plenty of convenient parling space. Good selection of beers and lagers Breakfast was well cooked and plenty to choose from.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Great find
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower took a while to start.

    Evening meal and breakfast were delicious. Bubble bath was great too!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were a bit preoccupied with other things.

    The location was great for us with parking opposite.. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful village and excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very steep stairs !

    Full of character , friendly locals and staff in the pub

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    A very comfortable overnight stay,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For my husband he would have liked the WiFi signal to be stronger; it was rather weak.

    The inn was very old and quaint. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The publican was friendly and a very good cook! The breakfast was really lovely. Thsmk-you.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    9.0
    Clean comfortable - everyone doing their best
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only two bedrooms.

    Clean friendly everything there as it should be.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely pub and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil.

    We stayed one night as it was a great location to visit RHS Rosemoor, 10 mins up the road. Had a lovely stay, staff was very freindly and the room was spacious, clean with plenty of tea and coffee. Evening meal and breakfast was very good. Enjoyed our stay, it had the feel of a nice local pub. We would stay again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely comfortable room and facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Good value at a quirky Devon Inn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent breakfast, a lovely clean room with plenty bathroom towels and soaps etc. A room with typical Devon cottage beams nicely done.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    9.0
    Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Getting from the Bar to the stairs could benefit from being tidied up and refurbished. Once through the door and upstairs everything was top notch.

    Room was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Good choice of teas and coffee, fresh milk in mini fridge was great. Breakfast was excellent, very very tasty and nicely prepared and presented. 10 out of 10

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely pub, accommodation and dog friendly immaculate room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to say all good

    Lovely atmospheric pub really nice landlady. Lovely bedroom and on suite. Full of character

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    8.0
    As long as we didn't eat it was fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The food was not to our taste. We had both 'bar snacks' and an evening meal. Neither were as good as we have experienced elsewhere. Typical, very average 'pub grub'.

    Wonderful welcoming atmosphere. Delightfully decorated room. Big bath with plenty of hot water. Well located in terms of access to other parts of Devon.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    9.0
    Really cosy room above the pub, and very easy to find.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wi-fi was not really working, and the walls are quite thick so phone reception is quite difficult to get too.

    Very nice room, the staff were very friendly. Very easy to find, and has a good sized car park opposite just for the pub. Cosy and interesting pub downstairs.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    8.0
    A true Devon experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This rustic pub offers the best of hospitality and a true Devon atmosphere. The log fire, the dog, the comfy room and above all the host all make for the perfect stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    9.0
    Really liked the room and attention to detail.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Avoidance of waste: no unnecessary packaging etc

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room and ensuite clean. Food good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay, great quiz evening, even though we didn’t win 😂
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Traditional

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The bedroom is clean and well appointed. The bed was extremely comfortable. The real star was Becky the landlady very friendly and good fun. Good selections of beers and drinks. The pub is a very traditional 👌

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    8.0
    Ticked the boxes we needed for a one Night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If I was being picky I’d say the tv was a bit small for the size of the room but I didn’t go to watch tv.

    Stayed here as a base to visit friends locally. Very quiet, room was clean the bed was comfy the shower was hot and the breakfast was cooked perfectly.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The staff were friendly, the the breakfast and the evening meal were nicely cooked and well presented. The room was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient location for visiting RHS Rosemoor also close to Tarks Trail. Friendly and hard working landlady.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    9.0
    A great choice for peace and quiet at a good price!`
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We prefer to choose our breakfast in the morning, this was the first time we had to prebook the night before and my husband was quite hungry in the morning but had only chosen toast the night before. I guess we could have asked but obviously prebooking is done for a reason. Wi fi is advertised but is very difficult to connect to in the front bedroom,the signal is very poor, this was a shame but for one night ok.

    The location was lovely, peaceful even though on the roadside. Lots of parking space and we were made to feel welcome on arrival. The room was a good size and full bath which was great. Fresh milk in a mini fridge was a pleasant bonus too. The bar area was quite quiet and we enjoyed a bite to eat from a small menu that was on offer which we both enjoyed. The bed was comfortable and it was lovely and quiet all night. Piping hot water for a bath and lots of toiletries to choose from. Breakfast was served in the pool room and was nicely presented and tasty.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Charming pub and room.Good food and surroudings!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The water pressure seemed a bit low as I couldnt get the shower attachment to work. No wifi in the room.

    Lovely ,old pub with thatched roof. The room was comfortable and quiet, and was in the old part of the pub. We had a good night's sleep after a long days driving .Good breakfast . Enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    9.0
    Was a great stop over in a good old country pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was excellent very well presented

    Stayed in June 2024

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