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Experience the best of South Devon at Abbey's Northgate House Hotel and Self Catering Cottages. Nestled within the stunning gardens of Buckfast Abbey on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this 33-bedroom hotel offers exceptional overnight accommodation with a focus on guest comfort.
The hotel boasts a variety of room types, including two superior rooms with individual balconies overlooking the gardens and courtyard. All rooms are en-suite and spread across two levels, offering unique views of the surroundings. Excitingly, the hotel now accepts dogs, with three designated dog-friendly ground floor rooms available for guests traveling with their furry friends. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and on a lead at all times, making it a convenient choice for pet owners.
For larger groups or family celebrations, the self-catering cottages at Abbey's Northgate House provide absolute freedom. Grangehurst House, in particular, is perfect for youth organisations, schools, and groups, with its three floors of accommodation including single, twin, and bunk rooms. The house also features a spacious lounge, games room with a TV, DVD player, pool table, and more, as well as private grounds for outdoor activities and a large patio area with a flower border and herb garden.
Food lovers will delight in the hotel's à la carte dinner menu, which features delicious seasonal dishes made in collaboration with the Abbey Gardens & Abbey Farm. Guests can also relax with a drink in the comfortable bar or on the terrace garden, enjoying the serene surroundings.
With Buckfast Abbey just a few steps away and Dartmoor's tors, sandy beaches, and other places of interest within easy reach, Abbey's Northgate House Hotel and Self Catering Cottages provide an ideal location for exploring South Devon. Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway, a family celebration, or an adventure-filled vacation, this charming destination has it all.
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* All year round but please contact us to check ahead of your journey.
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From the A38 Plymouth to Exeter expressway, take the Dart Bridge turn off and follow the brown directional signs to Buckfast Abbey, turning right at the Dart Bridge roundabout into Buckfast Road. Follow the road to the mini roundabout and drive up the hill, past the Buckfast Abbey Entrance, then take the next right hand turn. Follow the road until a very sharp left hand bend where you need to turn right. The hotel is 50 yards on the left.
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By Rail - The nearest stations are Newton Abbot and Totnes, both only 20 minutes drive from the Abbey.
By Bus - The local bus service, Stagecoach number 88, operates from Newton Abbot and Totnes to Buckfast. There is also a coach service between Exeter and Plymouth which stops in Buckfastleigh. The Abbey is a half-mile walk.
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