The Elephants Nest Inn

The Elephants Nest Inn Bed and Breakfast in West Devon District

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in West Devon District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

The Elephants Nest Inn offers pet-friendly accommodation in Mary Tavy. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of West Devon District

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

43.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

41.1 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

42.8 mi

Pennywell Farm

27.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen or 2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen or 2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen or 2 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Elephants Nest Inn

$$$$

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in West Devon District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of West Devon District

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

43.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

41.1 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

42.8 mi

Pennywell Farm

27.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen or 2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen or 2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen or 2 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Excellent setting, lovely food and great hosts.

Quiet, rural setting. Lovely views. Interesting old building which has retained its character. It was as if we had a whole pub to ourselves. The food was superb with attention to detail. The most enjoyable breakfast at a b and b I’ve ever had. The hosts were accommodating, especially the spaniel.

We thought it was perfect for our stay.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very good

brilliant breakfast, the best I have ever had,

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very good

very friendly hosts very comfortable great food

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

mostly good

sumptuous breakfast bedroom and bathroom in need of tlc lovely hosts

bedroom and bathroom need attention bed too soft

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

The rooms are spacious and comfortable.

The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Better access for people with mobility issues. My elderly parents found the stairs hard to climb.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Relaxing, peaceful and well looked after.

Perfect for walking on Dartmoor with lovely Tavistock and Lydford Gorge nearby. Very peaceful, smashing garden; perfect for a drink in the evening before being called in for supper - heaven. The food was outstanding! The breakfast was fresh and varied and kept us going all day. Thought we'd go and eat elsewhere some evenings, but didn't, we had to try everything on the menu it was so good.

A little more attention to deep cleaning might help e.g. the shower extractor fan was full of fluff - but in no way did it effect our stay and the good experience we had. Better when we weren't the only guests now the pub is shut.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Great staff, great food.

Breakfast was very good and plenty of options to choose from. The evening meal was excellent as were the surroundings as very peaceful.

I asked for a bottle of wine on arrival for a surprise for my Husband's Birthday - it wasn't in our room so my Husband (who didnt realise I had arranged that) asked if we could have a drink and we were told no. I quickly said I had already arranged a bottle of wine but it had been put in the wrong room. The lady apologised and moved us into the room where the wine was already cooling in the fridge. So no real issue as all resolved in the end but the surprise for my Husband was then spoilt a little.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

ideal for a short break on Dartmoor

Great breakfast

7.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Competition weekend

Room bathroom bed and the breakfast

Was miss leading as we thought we had booked a pub with a bar and food available but was infact a bed and breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Would happily come back - in spring maybe when the weather improves!

very comfortable beds. we booked an evening meal which was homecooked and well presented. the breakfast was exceptional - set us up for the day! Hosts were friendly & very helpful - nothing was too much trouble.

nothing! Up to our expectations

7.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

We enjoyed the stay. Elephant's Nest Inn is no longer a pub, just a b&b.

Breakfast was excellent a good choice and beautifully cooked. The room was lovely, warm and well decorated with a beautiful view over the garden.

We rang in the morning to check the booking and at gone 11am the host still didn't know we were booked on Booking.com which we had done early that morning. This has happened to us with previous bookings, hence the phone call. We rang to say we would be later than planned and were told that was not a problem. When we arrived there was total darkness outside. Luckily we had a torch and knew the building from when it was a pub. We went to three doors which were locked and finally called on the phone and the host turned the outside lights on and we were guided in. The hosts turned the mattress for us on our second day - very kind, but we still had to put our pillows at the foot of the bed and sleep the other way round otherwise our heads were too low even with three pillows. If we had been staying longer I am sure this would have been resolved.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Lovely B&B

Nice and quiet location. Parking. Home style cooking. Great location for the Moors. Nice big room and private terrace. Dog friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Comfortable and the best breakfasts in the SW.

The breakfast was amazing as were the evening meals. We were made to feel very welcome by our hosts. The location is in the middle of the countryside and the views across the fields were lovely. Our room was on the ground floor which had its own small outside area, which if the weather had been a bit less rainy, would have been lovely for predinner drinks. We would love to visit again.

It would have been lovely to visit for longer. Next time, we will visit in the summertime to be able to enjoy the garden.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Lucky Elephant

The owners are incredibly welcoming and the service is excellent.

A minor point was the bed was too soft for me but others may prefer that.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Lovely weekend, comfortable room with everything we needed and delicious meals

Excellent breakfast and dinner. Lovely country pub with lots of character. Quiet and peaceful location.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Our stay at Elephants nest

The room was large and the bathroom was also a big one . We had a lovely courtyard . The host and hostess were very nice and made me some lovely vegetarian meals

Everything was fine for us

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

A lovely place with lovely hostess

Breakfasts. Bed. Fast Wifi

Door to exterior difficult to open. Could be a fire hazard. Host rude when this was mentioned.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Fabulous quirky place to stay.

Very unusual place. Great quiet location. Fabulous room with private patio. The softest beds I've ever come across. Great communication and exceptional food. Would highly recommend.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Lovely tranquil spot

Our room was very comfortable and the breakfast sublime!

Sad to see such an iconic Dartmoor gastropub shut

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Perfect 😊

Lovely hosts, fab dinner and breakfast, well appointed and comfortable rooms, and a beautiful and characterful country inn.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

second time visited and just as good.

Very nice cooked breakfast with a wide range of choices. soft, comfy beds. big bathroom. great view of the garden and countryside. good wifi connection. nice location close to many walks and good horseriding for my daughter.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Superb. Hope to return

Superb breakfast and evening meal. A lovely location. Friendly relaxed but efficient owners. Extremely comfortable bed and very good facilities all with a great traditional pub atmosphere.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Very good

Beautiful location. Great hosts and wonderful food

Everything was fine

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Not just for elephants

Warm welcome, comfortable large room, tranquil setting and good food.

All very agreeable.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Superb

I enjoyed the breakfast and the menu.

If you could supply sourdough bread that would be good.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Really lovely B&B with lots of comfort and excellent food.

Excellent food. The B&B had lots of character with a warm log fire.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Comfortable

Comfortable room and catering excellent. Very dog friendly

No complaints

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Fantastic food & incredibly accommodating

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in West Devon District?

The average price for a rental in West Devon District is $160 per night. This rental is $15 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Elephants Nest Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Elephants Nest Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Elephants Nest Inn?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, wheelchair accessible, and garden.

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The Elephants Nest Inn

Bed and Breakfast in West Devon District

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of West Devon District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Elephants Nest Inn

Bed and Breakfast in West Devon District

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of West Devon District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in West Devon District?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Elephants Nest Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Elephants Nest Inn?

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