Barn Owl Inn, Aller Road Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5AN, United Kingdom
#1 of 5 hotels in Newton Abbot
Guests' ChoiceBased on 806 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 June 2024
Nicola
United KingdomEverything was fine.
Breakfast was great. Staff helpfully kept an item for me that I had left behind until I could collect it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Michael
United Kingdomno comment
no comment
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Guneet
United KingdomRooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly. Really impressed with this property.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Christoph
GermanyThe Barn Owl is the best hotel, we had on our trip through the UK. Located at the border to Dartmoor, a gently refurbished inn, a quiet garden, enough parking spaces, a excellent kitchen with freshly made food and extraordinary well cooked vegetables. The breakfast was extraordinary, too. And the owner and the staff were very pleasant. Wenn we come back to this part of UK, we will stay here again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Cherie
United KingdomEverything was perfect Due to our age and disability I struggled with stairs going to room But would return
The beds was so comfortable Everything you needed was provided Large bathroom Great shower
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Mark
United KingdomShame no breakfast on Mondays as it is very good but we knew that before we booked
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and excellent value
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Lee
United KingdomN/A I was worried as I drive a 3.5tonne MAN Maxiloader van about trying to find somewhere to park as it can be difficult at supermarkets etc but the pub had plenty of room
Property exceeded expectations. Staff were extremely welcoming, wished I’d ate at the pub as the food looked amazing and I had a really comfortable, undisturbed nights sleep.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomVery good stay for a local wedding. Room was immaculate. Nice touches like bottled water. As stated on the description pub is closed on Mondays when we checked in. Had a bit of a panic as didn't know how to get out and back in again after check-in. Figured it out tho! Could have been explained on arrival tho.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNothing, I couldn’t fault it. Some might want a safe and possibly a mini-fridge in the room however, we didn’t need either and appreciated the peace and quiet above the noise of a fridge.
Efficient, polite, and friendly staff. Everywhere is very clean and beautifully presented. Fantastic breakfast, the best ever in a B&B. I really liked the motion activated bathroom ‘night light’ great for if you need to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. I felt instantly relaxed and we had a wonderful few days, we will definitely return. The hosts were really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomReally clean and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Joseph
United Kingdomexcept for the vegan sausages at breakfast - maybe you can try another variety. The skins were so tough my knife could not cut them!
everything was fine thank you
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Bradley
United KingdomLovely food and the staff worked really hard. Great choices in bar and lots of parking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomWarm welcome and accommodating
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Gareth
United Kingdomvery helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Amanda
United KingdomEverything always get a friendly welcome, superb accommodation and bar and great food
Everything, we always stay here when in Devon. Superb Inn so welcoming
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Gerald
AustraliaThere is nothing to dislike.
A great property with excellent quality food and welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomClean and well presented, welcoming, helpful friendly staff good access
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Trina
United KingdomBreakfast you had to book a slot in advance, we would have preferred to get up, eat and go earlier because we were only visiting for a few days. But the earliest available slot was 9.45am, so by the time we were seated, gave our order and was served, it felt like half the day had gone.
Good selection of drinks, friendly bar staff, little beer garden. Clean and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
James
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Charles
United KingdomEverything was just right.
Small friendly inn. Food was amazing. Stayed overnight. Comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomA as business traveller I need to be able to work in my room, the desk in the room was a bit wobbly if it had been anchored to the wall it would have been better.
From the moment I arrived I had a good feeling and this was reinforced by the friendliness of the team
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Medina
United KingdomFirst class English breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Sara
United KingdomThe shower cubicle was fine for me but a little tight for my husband. It wouldn't stop me from returning.
Staff very welcoming. Very quick check in and shown to our rooms. The rooms were beautifully presented. Very stylish, with plenty of natural light. Everything we needed for a relaxing evening before our son's wedding. We had also booked a table for dinner and the food was excellent. We went to bed early, with the window open and it was very quiet - we woke to birdsong in the morning. Breakfast was great value for money and a great start to our day. Plenty of room for hanging our outfits and getting ready in the morning.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Sandip
United KingdomLovely place to stay - clean, comfy beds, nice shower, and great facilities
Stayed in May 2024
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