The 4-star Lydford Country House is set amongst 8 acres of grounds within Dartmoor National Park. Lydford Gorge is a 15-minute walk away. The spacious bedrooms at Lydford House have tea/coffee facilities and most have free Wi-Fi access. All rooms have an LCD TV and modern bathroom, and some have scenic views across Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy a drink with a homemade scone in the the lounge with a log burner, or relax on the terrace. The reception sells various alcoholic drinks. Lydford is set in a grand Victorian house, and the magnificent gardens feature quiet terraces and pretty ponds. Lydford Country House leads onto the Granite Way Trail, and is surrounded by breathtaking walks. There is free parking, and the moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are a 15-minute drive away. The Cornish north coast, South Devon coast and the Eden Project are all less than an hour's drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Werner
    Belgium Belgium
    Very friendly owner, she made pancakes for the birthday of my wife.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hostess, Jodie, was spectacularly helpful - starting a fire in the lounge for us, taking our shopping and putting it in the fridge and texting us to let us know, wonderful breakfasts. Thanks Jodie. The house is lovely and interesting. The...
  • Maxime
    Belgium Belgium
    The owner was very helpful and really did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 64 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We moved to our little B&B on Dartmoor in late 2014- our vision was to balance our family life, with our 2 young children, with working and living in this beautiful part of the world. We've faced many challenges since we started this business and our hope is to make Lydford House reach its full potential as a business and for all our visitors to leave feeling they have experienced something special. We are always looking for ways to improve, particularly where service, facilities and comfort of our guests is concerned. We know that our guest share our concerns around sustainability, and our impact on our natural ecosystems and we have made this one of our priorities in the time that we have been here. We believe that we have created a unique experience for our visitors and hope to inspire and excite them with our projects as well as offering a great service and a relaxing and luxurious stay on Dartmoor. We are working very hard to achieve this, and are immensely proud of the business we have grown and the improvements we have made.

Property information

Lydford House is in the historic village of Lydford, set amongst 8 acres of grounds within Dartmoor National Park. The National Trusts Lydford Gorge is a 15-minute walk away. And guests can enjoy the many historical land marks and public trails around this peaceful village, including Lydford Castle, the Church and the Saxon town banks. A grand Victorian house, Lydford House has a long History and has been lovingly restored, keeping many of its original features, and upgraded to offer the most up to date facilities and comforts. The magnificent garden features a quiet terrace and a large expanse of lawn, perfect for enjoying a Cream Tea or just relaxing in the summer. The spacious bedrooms at Lydford House have tea/coffee facilities and most have free Wi-Fi access. All rooms have an LCD TV and modern bathroom, and some have scenic views. Guests can enjoy a drink and the beautiful decor in the lounge with a cosy open fire in the winter. We are an Eco friendly bed and Breakfast, we go to every effort to reduce our use of plastic and choose suppliers who share our values: our milk is organically and ethically farmed Locally at Taw River Dairy and delivered in glass bottles. A...

Neighbourhood information

Lydford House Hotel is situated at the edge of Dartmoor and guests can find scenic walks and cycle routes right on our for step, such as route 27-the Ilfracombe to Plymouth coast to coast route. The Hotel is just 200 meters from the historic village of Lydford which is home to Lydford Gorge a National Trust managed site of scientific interest, offering fantastic walks around water falls and plunge pools. The picturesque Lydford Castle and Church are also situated a short walk from the Hotel.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lydford House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Garden
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Lydford House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Lydford House

    • The prices at Lydford House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lydford House is 700 yards from the centre of Lydford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Lydford House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Lydford House include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • Lydford House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Lydford House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • Guests staying at Lydford House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental