Barn Owl

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Historic Charm: Barn Owl Inn in Newton Abbot is housed in a recently renovated historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, outdoor seating area, and a cozy bar. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Highly rated for room cleanliness and comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant offers a traditional and romantic ambiance. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner feature vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus. Local Attractions: Located 3.1 mi from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 21 mi from Exeter International Airport. Nearby attractions include Totnes Castle (8.7 mi) and Brixham Harbor (11 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jane
United States United States
“Service. Decor. Comfortable beds and rooms. Great food and the general feel of the building , very helpful staff.”
Jane
United States United States
“The decorations, the ambiance. The cleanliness, the smells, how homely it felt, the attention to details with how friendly and attentive everyone was. Pricing is good. Location great, close to town but far enough out to be quiet. The food is...”
Pamela
Guernsey Guernsey
“Breakfast was amazing, good variety and served hot. Bed was extremely comfortable Staff very friendly and worked hard. Will definitely return if in the area.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff who provided excellent service whenever required. Room was spacious, warm and well appointed. Cleanliness was another positive. All in all....very pleased 😀”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a great room with very comfy beds. Breakfast was to die for. I will look to stay again when in the area.”
Peter
United States United States
“Clean, well organized with a friendly and busy pub with good food. Not noisy. Good room with all facilities, excellent breakfast. Well located for Devon travelers.”
Kelly
United States United States
“Stayed here for five nights from San Francisco to visit family in Newton Abbot. Great location for what we needed. Great service in the pub, the restaurant, and housekeeping. Loved the historic nature of the building and how they’ve updated it but...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic staff team. The owner/ manager requires particular mention.... could not do enough both at arrival and whenever necessary. Food menu was exactly what was necessary with vegan options, rooms spotlessly clean and with an excellent...”
Aaron
United States United States
“Exceptionally clean rooms and facilities. Food was a bit pricey, but delicious.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was impressive. Evening meal was very enjoyable.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Barn Owl

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Barn Owl takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Some neighboring business units can been seen from the bedroom window.

Please inform Barn Owl of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

FAQs about Barn Owl