"Great spot for a traditional English experience. The staff are fantastic and helpful. I recommend the breakfast option; it has a great hot menu, and you'll get much more than just the buffet table. Rooms are clean and have all the essentials. The area is very central. It certainly appeals to an older demographic. If you're fine with that, this is a wonderful experience. Well maintained and managed."
"Great spot for a traditional English experience. The staff are fantastic and helpful. I recommend the breakfast option; it has a great hot menu, and you'll get much more than just the buffet table. Rooms are clean and have all the essentials. The area is very central. It certainly appeals to an older demographic. If you're fine with that, this is a wonderful experience. Well maintained and managed."
"A great stop over on the way to Cornwall
A nice welcome on arrival and we found our booking upgraded to a larger room.
A good selection of pies for dinner and fresh pastries and coffee for breakfast.
Fresh coffee and cafetière in the room was a nice touch."
"A great stop over on the way to Cornwall
A nice welcome on arrival and we found our booking upgraded to a larger room.
A good selection of pies for dinner and fresh pastries and coffee for breakfast.
Fresh coffee and cafetière in the room was a nice touch."
"A lovely character property in the heart of Barnstaple. Our room was lovely and very spacious.
The owner was extremely helpful and always available when needed."
"A lovely character property in the heart of Barnstaple. Our room was lovely and very spacious.
The owner was extremely helpful and always available when needed."
"We have stayed at this lovely inn previously and it never disappoints. The Landlord and staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient, the rooms are clean and comfortable with everything you need and dinner and breakfast were both delicious. We will definitely be back!"
"We have stayed at this lovely inn previously and it never disappoints. The Landlord and staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient, the rooms are clean and comfortable with everything you need and dinner and breakfast were both delicious. We will definitely be back!"
"Our stay at the Lorna Doone B&B could not have been better! We loved everything about our experience in this beautiful house with fantastically friendly hosts. Great room, a delicious breakfast and wonderful people who made us feel like royalty and family at the same time. Certainly one of the best places that we have ever had the luck to experience."
"Our stay at the Lorna Doone B&B could not have been better! We loved everything about our experience in this beautiful house with fantastically friendly hosts. Great room, a delicious breakfast and wonderful people who made us feel like royalty and family at the same time. Certainly one of the best places that we have ever had the luck to experience."
A really good value B&B for the area. About 20 mins from Oakhampton in a tiny village. 2 good walks (4 and 8km for hikers), and excellent beer, wines and food in the evening. Breakfast was top class. Will come again.
A really good value B&B for the area. About 20 mins from Oakhampton in a tiny village. 2 good walks (4 and 8km for hikers), and excellent beer, wines and food in the evening. Breakfast was top class. Will come again.
A great stop over on the way to Cornwall
A nice welcome on arrival and we found our booking upgraded to a larger room.
A good selection of pies for dinner and fresh pastries and coffee for breakfast.
Fresh coffee and cafetière in the room was a nice touch.
A great stop over on the way to Cornwall
A nice welcome on arrival and we found our booking upgraded to a larger room.
A good selection of pies for dinner and fresh pastries and coffee for breakfast.
Fresh coffee and cafetière in the room was a nice touch.
Kathleen
Reviewed September 20, 2026Reviewed September 20, 2026
A two night stay to attend niece's wedding, excellent location with a plentiful public car park opposite. Our room was clean and tidy, well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings. A very nice friendly welcome on arrival and throughout our stay. Quality of breakfast was first class and very tasty with a good range to suit all tastes. Would stay again and would highly recommend if you are looking to stay in the area. Village had good amenities.
A two night stay to attend niece's wedding, excellent location with a plentiful public car park opposite. Our room was clean and tidy, well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings. A very nice friendly welcome on arrival and throughout our stay. Quality of breakfast was first class and very tasty with a good range to suit all tastes. Would stay again and would highly recommend if you are looking to stay in the area. Village had good amenities.
Hidden away in the beautiful village of South Zeal, The Oxenham Arms is one of those places that feels like a real discovery. A stunning historic building surrounded by gorgeous gardens, it has all the charm you'd hope for from a proper country inn. What really makes it special, though, is the wonderful team – warm, welcoming and genuinely friendly from the moment you arrive. If you're looking for somewhere with character, a peaceful off-the-beaten-track setting and fantastic hospitality, this...
Hidden away in the beautiful village of South Zeal, The Oxenham Arms is one of those places that feels like a real discovery. A stunning historic building surrounded by gorgeous gardens, it has all the charm you'd hope for from a proper country inn. What really makes it special, though, is the wonderful team – warm, welcoming and genuinely friendly from the moment you arrive. If you're looking for somewhere with character, a peaceful off-the-beaten-track setting and fantastic hospitality, this...
We stayed at the Hotel for four nights bed and breakfast. The room was spotless and top notch. Bathroom was very clean and high quality. We had dinner on our last night, using our ten percentage voucher. The standard of food and service was first class and made for an enjoyable conclusion to our stay.
We stayed at the Hotel for four nights bed and breakfast. The room was spotless and top notch. Bathroom was very clean and high quality. We had dinner on our last night, using our ten percentage voucher. The standard of food and service was first class and made for an enjoyable conclusion to our stay.
cliff
Reviewed September 15, 2015Reviewed September 15, 2015
Our first excursion after COVID lockdown so a little anxious but everything was taken care of. The hosts did an excellent job of following the guidelines so we felt relaxed. Food was from a limited menu but understandable given the circumstances and was very good.
Our first excursion after COVID lockdown so a little anxious but everything was taken care of. The hosts did an excellent job of following the guidelines so we felt relaxed. Food was from a limited menu but understandable given the circumstances and was very good.
The room was tidy and clean but a little tired in places , possibly due to a busy season.
Breakfast was excellent , food in the bar was very good and prices were competitive .
The ambience in the bar was good. The quiz was good fun.
Excellent nights sleep .
Overall very good
The room was tidy and clean but a little tired in places , possibly due to a busy season.
Breakfast was excellent , food in the bar was very good and prices were competitive .
The ambience in the bar was good. The quiz was good fun.
Excellent nights sleep .
Overall very good
Nigel
Reviewed November 3, 2026Reviewed November 3, 2026
Excellent attention to detail. The Landlord and his team were extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too much bother. Free parking was an added bonus.
Excellent attention to detail. The Landlord and his team were extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too much bother. Free parking was an added bonus.