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Northgate House Hotel
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Cheryl Hawkins profile pictureCheryl Hawkins
14:32 31 Dec 25
Wonderful peaceful place. Rooms spotlessly clean and roomy . Staff welcoming and helpful. Set in a beautiful location. Have booked to come back later in the year . Husband said a place to test his soul !
Cheryl Hawkins profile pictureCheryl Hawkins
14:32 31 Dec 25
Wonderful peaceful place. Rooms spotlessly clean and roomy . Staff welcoming and helpful. Set in a beautiful location. Have booked to come back later in the year . Husband said a place to test his soul !
Colin Eade profile pictureColin Eade
17:53 28 Oct 25
In Devon to visit various friends and to do some sightseeing, we stayed for three nights. The hotel is in a handy location just off the A38, but is blissfully quiet and peaceful. If you want a hotel which offers good service plus nice, good quality rooms and food, then this place is perfect. If you want beautiful, quirky or hand-and-foot service OR cheap, “fast food” level accommodation, then look elsewhere. Northgate House was a great discovery and the staff are truly helpful and friendly. We hope to be back.
Colin Eade profile pictureColin Eade
17:53 28 Oct 25
In Devon to visit various friends and to do some sightseeing, we stayed for three nights. The hotel is in a handy location just off the A38, but is blissfully quiet and peaceful. If you want a hotel which offers good service plus nice, good quality rooms and food, then this place is perfect. If you want beautiful, quirky or hand-and-foot service OR cheap, “fast food” level accommodation, then look elsewhere. Northgate House was a great discovery and the staff are truly helpful and friendly. We hope to be back.
Kay Jackson profile pictureKay Jackson
06:12 29 Sep 25
Excellent spacious rooms. Hotel in a lovely location. Good food and substantial continental breakfast. Choice of cooked breakfast also. A gem
Kay Jackson profile pictureKay Jackson
06:12 29 Sep 25
Excellent spacious rooms. Hotel in a lovely location. Good food and substantial continental breakfast. Choice of cooked breakfast also. A gem
John Hensby profile pictureJohn Hensby
22:07 22 Sep 25
This place was recommended to me by a friend as a beautifully located, quiet but lovely hotel, with great facilities.
We've just arrived today and are blown away by the lovely room, which is beautifully equipped and has a balcony in the sun overlooking Buckfast Abbey.
Staff couldn't have been more helpful, helping with our luggage, as I have a health condition and responding positively to every request (e.g. more milk, radiator controls and shower mat.
We ate tonight in the restaurant and the food was excellent, even though the menu is rather limited.
We're really grateful for the recommendation and totally endorse it. Looking forward to a lovely week.
John Hensby profile pictureJohn Hensby
22:07 22 Sep 25
This place was recommended to me by a friend as a beautifully located, quiet but lovely hotel, with great facilities.
We've just arrived today and are blown away by the lovely room, which is beautifully equipped and has a balcony in the sun overlooking Buckfast Abbey.
Staff couldn't have been more helpful, helping with our luggage, as I have a health condition and responding positively to every request (e.g. more milk, radiator controls and shower mat.
We ate tonight in the restaurant and the food was excellent, even though the menu is rather limited.
We're really grateful for the recommendation and totally endorse it. Looking forward to a lovely week.
Michael K profile pictureMichael K
06:54 15 Sep 25
Beautiful setting right by the Abbey. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Service a bit stiff and abrupt.
Michael K profile pictureMichael K
06:54 15 Sep 25
Beautiful setting right by the Abbey. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Service a bit stiff and abrupt.
Caroline Meredith profile pictureCaroline Meredith
13:37 01 Sep 25
This place really is such a find I almost don't want to share it. Fabulous location in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey, very clean, peaceful, good breakfast included. I paid £91/night and the accommodation is comparable with London hotels that charge double that amount.
It would be nice to be able to have bar snacks or sandwiches available as an alternative to the restaurant dinner menu. The Abbey restaurant (The Grange) has a few sandwiches but also tends to focus on hot meals throughout the day.
Caroline Meredith profile pictureCaroline Meredith
13:37 01 Sep 25
This place really is such a find I almost don't want to share it. Fabulous location in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey, very clean, peaceful, good breakfast included. I paid £91/night and the accommodation is comparable with London hotels that charge double that amount.
It would be nice to be able to have bar snacks or sandwiches available as an alternative to the restaurant dinner menu. The Abbey restaurant (The Grange) has a few sandwiches but also tends to focus on hot meals throughout the day.
Ali Okete profile pictureAli Okete
05:20 28 Aug 25
Great location. We stayed in room 115, which has a balcony with a view of Buckfast Abbey. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There is an extractor fan from the kitchen below the room, which was running constantly and sadly affected our enjoyment of the room, particularly at night. The restaurant was also a bit disappointing. The tables were sticky and the menu very limited for vegetarians. The breakfast was also quite limited, and we felt not really value for money.
Ali Okete profile pictureAli Okete
05:20 28 Aug 25
Great location. We stayed in room 115, which has a balcony with a view of Buckfast Abbey. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There is an extractor fan from the kitchen below the room, which was running constantly and sadly affected our enjoyment of the room, particularly at night. The restaurant was also a bit disappointing. The tables were sticky and the menu very limited for vegetarians. The breakfast was also quite limited, and we felt not really value for money.
Jane Henry profile pictureJane Henry
12:56 24 Aug 25
Booked a last minute break with our dog. It was our first time away with him and the hotel proved to be the perfect accomodation. The room was immaculate and there were plenty of areas for dog walking. Peaceful and beautiful, will definately book again
Jane Henry profile pictureJane Henry
12:56 24 Aug 25
Booked a last minute break with our dog. It was our first time away with him and the hotel proved to be the perfect accomodation. The room was immaculate and there were plenty of areas for dog walking. Peaceful and beautiful, will definately book again
Nigel & Gillian Humphries profile pictureNigel & Gillian Humphries
06:48 06 Jul 25
We had a truly delightful stay from.26th to 28th June 2025. Everything was done to provide comfort and enjoyment. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended.
Nigel & Gillian Humphries profile pictureNigel & Gillian Humphries
06:48 06 Jul 25
We had a truly delightful stay from.26th to 28th June 2025. Everything was done to provide comfort and enjoyment. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended.
Ana profile pictureAna
10:08 12 May 25
Perfectly located within the Abbey grounds and right on the edge of Dartmoor, offering easy access to both Paignton and Torquay. The area is beautifully peaceful, surrounded by nature with plenty of charming walking paths to explore.
Ana profile pictureAna
10:08 12 May 25
Perfectly located within the Abbey grounds and right on the edge of Dartmoor, offering easy access to both Paignton and Torquay. The area is beautifully peaceful, surrounded by nature with plenty of charming walking paths to explore.
Sarah Lawrence profile pictureSarah Lawrence
20:49 25 Mar 25
what a fabulous hotel staff are so lovely .
Unfortunately when I stayed I took my very expensive pillow and I left it behind when I left but no need to worry I got in touch with the lovely Chloe and within 24 hour my pillow had travelled 3 hours back in the post I wish to say a very big thank you 😊
Sarah Lawrence profile pictureSarah Lawrence
20:49 25 Mar 25
what a fabulous hotel staff are so lovely .
Unfortunately when I stayed I took my very expensive pillow and I left it behind when I left but no need to worry I got in touch with the lovely Chloe and within 24 hour my pillow had travelled 3 hours back in the post I wish to say a very big thank you 😊
Lynden Amos profile pictureLynden Amos
16:49 19 Mar 25
I was taken to one of my favourite locations, Buckfast Abbey as a treat.
Very serene and beautiful as always
We opted to stay at Northgate House as reviews sounded wonderful.
Had deluxe room with balcony very nice. Unfortunately over the kitchen , sound of the fans from downstairs were a bit off putting. !
We couldn't open the patio door overnight as so windy there was no other window in the bedroom so opened the bathroom window . Which was OK until kitchen staff arrived early morning, quite noisy.
Bed large , little on the firm side as we're the pillows. But we're replaced by softer ones on request.
Evening meal on first night was delicious , well presented and served by a gem of lady who was very welcoming and attentive. A real asset to the hotel.
Breakfast sadly let it down for us . It was as if breakfast was over at 9am and the young lady was intent on packing away rather than serving .
We had no direction as to what we needed to help ourselves to or what was available to us. Coffee was tepid. We asked for it to be heated and recieved another luke warm coffee. We eventually were given a freshly made coffee , we had to ask for toast to go with the cooked breakfast . All in all put us off for the next morning so ate elsewhere.
Lynden Amos profile pictureLynden Amos
16:49 19 Mar 25
I was taken to one of my favourite locations, Buckfast Abbey as a treat.
Very serene and beautiful as always
We opted to stay at Northgate House as reviews sounded wonderful.
Had deluxe room with balcony very nice. Unfortunately over the kitchen , sound of the fans from downstairs were a bit off putting. !
We couldn't open the patio door overnight as so windy there was no other window in the bedroom so opened the bathroom window . Which was OK until kitchen staff arrived early morning, quite noisy.
Bed large , little on the firm side as we're the pillows. But we're replaced by softer ones on request.
Evening meal on first night was delicious , well presented and served by a gem of lady who was very welcoming and attentive. A real asset to the hotel.
Breakfast sadly let it down for us . It was as if breakfast was over at 9am and the young lady was intent on packing away rather than serving .
We had no direction as to what we needed to help ourselves to or what was available to us. Coffee was tepid. We asked for it to be heated and recieved another luke warm coffee. We eventually were given a freshly made coffee , we had to ask for toast to go with the cooked breakfast . All in all put us off for the next morning so ate elsewhere.
Bruce Thomson profile pictureBruce Thomson
23:10 31 Jan 25
This is really a rather nice hotel, nice friendly meet and greeting reception and the rooms were amongst some of the cleanest I've ever stayed in on my various travels around the planet.

If you fancy a quick run or a walk then come out of the hotel head up the hill to the top turn left and head for buckfastleigh and then complete the triangle back to the hotel for some lovely views of the countryside and the abbey.
Bruce Thomson profile pictureBruce Thomson
23:10 31 Jan 25
This is really a rather nice hotel, nice friendly meet and greeting reception and the rooms were amongst some of the cleanest I've ever stayed in on my various travels around the planet.

If you fancy a quick run or a walk then come out of the hotel head up the hill to the top turn left and head for buckfastleigh and then complete the triangle back to the hotel for some lovely views of the countryside and the abbey.
Karen Pearce profile pictureKaren Pearce
11:10 26 Mar 23
What an incredible find, located right beside Buckfast Abbey.

Spacious rooms, well furnished and my mother had use if a well adapted accessible room.
The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. The food, especially the evening menu, is absolutely delicious and highly recommended. It is very reasonably priced with generous portions if you have been put walking on Dartmoor which is very near by.

The restaurant is a little austere however we hadn't realised this was a retreat with a number of clergy also visiting. If you are not religious, as there are no expectations or pressures - although my sister and I attended a beautifully sung Mass (she is Catholic and I am not).

Would we return- absolutely.
Karen Pearce profile pictureKaren Pearce
11:10 26 Mar 23
What an incredible find, located right beside Buckfast Abbey.

Spacious rooms, well furnished and my mother had use if a well adapted accessible room.
The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. The food, especially the evening menu, is absolutely delicious and highly recommended. It is very reasonably priced with generous portions if you have been put walking on Dartmoor which is very near by.

The restaurant is a little austere however we hadn't realised this was a retreat with a number of clergy also visiting. If you are not religious, as there are no expectations or pressures - although my sister and I attended a beautifully sung Mass (she is Catholic and I am not).

Would we return- absolutely.
Karen Popkin profile pictureKaren Popkin
07:04 25 Oct 22
Lovely hotel. Good rooms and breakfast. Great place as a base to visit surrounding area. Lovely location next to the Abbey. Great to be able to stroll around the grounds before dinner
Karen Popkin profile pictureKaren Popkin
07:04 25 Oct 22
Lovely hotel. Good rooms and breakfast. Great place as a base to visit surrounding area. Lovely location next to the Abbey. Great to be able to stroll around the grounds before dinner
Suzanne Kent profile pictureSuzanne Kent
14:25 09 Oct 22
Peaceful quiet location next to the Abbey. Lovely grounds in the Abbey to walk round. Evening meals were freshly cooked to perfection. Breakfast ranged from full english to cereal, toast, fresh fruit. Enough choice for everyone. Rooms spotless and modern. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be booking again.
Suzanne Kent profile pictureSuzanne Kent
14:25 09 Oct 22
Peaceful quiet location next to the Abbey. Lovely grounds in the Abbey to walk round. Evening meals were freshly cooked to perfection. Breakfast ranged from full english to cereal, toast, fresh fruit. Enough choice for everyone. Rooms spotless and modern. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be booking again.
Ah’La Mitchell profile pictureAh’La Mitchell
13:28 09 Oct 22
Beautiful location, the Abby and gardens were lovely. Plenty of parking on the hotel site and the hotel was clean and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I have nothing but praise for stay. Will definitely return.
Ah’La Mitchell profile pictureAh’La Mitchell
13:28 09 Oct 22
Beautiful location, the Abby and gardens were lovely. Plenty of parking on the hotel site and the hotel was clean and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I have nothing but praise for stay. Will definitely return.
Alan G. Tomkinson profile pictureAlan G. Tomkinson
20:49 20 Sep 22
A small (33 bedrooms) modern hotel set in a beautiful location close to Buckfast Abbey. We were in a regular room which was well appointed and comfortable, but above all, it was very quiet. Breakfast included just about everything you could wish for from vegan to carnivore. The dinner menu was relatively limited but like breakfast suited all tastes. However, all the food was clearly freshly cooked and tasted excellent. The outstanding feature of our three day stay was the excellent and attentive service; particularly from one young lady who doubled as waitress/barmaid. She made our stay all the more memorable. This hotel is definitely recommended.
Alan G. Tomkinson profile pictureAlan G. Tomkinson
20:49 20 Sep 22
A small (33 bedrooms) modern hotel set in a beautiful location close to Buckfast Abbey. We were in a regular room which was well appointed and comfortable, but above all, it was very quiet. Breakfast included just about everything you could wish for from vegan to carnivore. The dinner menu was relatively limited but like breakfast suited all tastes. However, all the food was clearly freshly cooked and tasted excellent. The outstanding feature of our three day stay was the excellent and attentive service; particularly from one young lady who doubled as waitress/barmaid. She made our stay all the more memorable. This hotel is definitely recommended.

32 Bedroom Hotel & Restaurant near Dartmoor

Discover Northgate House Hotel, a newly refreshed hotel near Dartmoor, set within the beautiful grounds of Buckfast Abbey in South Devon. Offering 32 comfortable bedrooms and self-catering cottages, it’s an ideal choice for relaxing breaks and countryside escapes.

Our newly refurbished restaurant provides a welcoming dining experience, serving an à la carte evening menu alongside a continental breakfast buffet. Guests can also enjoy our bar and sun terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and within easy reach of South Devon’s stunning beaches and attractions, Northgate House Hotel is perfectly placed for discovering the very best of the region.

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To book or for further information please phone our Reception Team on 01364 645630

Exceptional overnight accommodation, with your comfort as our focus. We have 32 rooms available to book; alongside our standard rooms we have two Superior Rooms that offer a shared balcony with Abbey views, a Double Deluxe Room with an individual balcony and our two self catering apartments that boast spectacular Abbey views and self contained kitchen and dining areas. Our standard rooms are arranged over two levels, each offering unique aspects over our gardens and courtyard. All rooms offer ensuite facilities with a walk in shower, our Double Deluxe room hosts a bathtub and walk in shower.

We are a dog friendly hotel. We have some designated ground floor rooms available, where guests can bring their four-legged friends to stay. £10 per dog per night, with a maximum of two dogs in a bedroom. Dogs are permitted in the bar area (not the Restaurant) but must be on a lead at all times.

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Standard Double Room

Accessible Double Room

StandardTwin Room

Accessible Bathroom

Our bed and breakfast rates include a generous continental breakfast each morning, with the option to upgrade to a freshly cooked dish from our à la carte breakfast menu—served in our on-site restaurant, San Benedetto’s.

San Benedetto’s offers a relaxed and contemporary dining experience, with a menu focused on seasonal Italian influenced dishes with British flare. Wherever possible, our chefs work closely with the Abbey Gardens and Abbey Farm to showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are always available, and our team are happy to accommodate dietary requirements.

In the evening, enjoy our à la carte menu served from 5pm to 9pm, or unwind with a drink in the bar or on the terrace. You don’t have to stay with us to dine with us.

Sample breakfast menu
Sample evening menu

By Road – Buckfast Abbey is 0.5 miles from the A38 -Devon Expressway, midway between Exeter and Plymouth.
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.

Free onsite hotel car park with complimentary electric charging. 

Northgate House Hotel
Grange Road
Buckfast
Devon
TQ11 0EJ

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Special Offers:

Your Third Night’s On Us!
We’d love you to stay a little longer.

From 1st Nov 2025 to 31st Mar 2026

Make the most of your getaway with our special winter offer: from 1st November to 31st March, stay two nights at our hotel and enjoy a third night completely free. Nestled beside the historic Buckfast Abbey on the edge of Dartmoor, it’s the perfect chance to slow down, explore, and unwind a little longer.

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With Buckfast Abbey just a few short steps away, plus nearby tors on Dartmoor and sandy beaches on the south coast, we have it all within easy reach and lots more too, you just may have to lengthen your stay.

★ Pennywell Farm
★ River Dart Country Park
★ South Devon Railway
★ Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies
★ Dartmoor Zoo
★ Becky Falls

★ Walks on Dartmoor
★ Cycling on Dartmoor
★ Horse Riding on Dartmoor
Fishing on Dartmoor
★ Guided Tours on Dartmoor
Dartmoor Experiences – Photography Workshop, Wild Ponies, Wild Land, Walk through Dartmoor’s Myths and Legend

A short walk to the Abbey Church

Explore Abbey gardens

Abbey exhibition centre

South Devon Railway close by

Dartmoor national park on our doorstep

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