About this property
Built around the famous South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone, this 12th-century manor house is set in its own 4-acre monastery gardens in a pretty Devonshire village. A granite Tudor porch leads to a 536-year-old bar with a roaring log fire, and there is free WiFi and free parking on site. The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is one of the oldest inns in England. Home to a 14th century pirate It was once visited for a month by Charles Dickens and is the subject of a great many literary works. The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon boasts traditionally furnished rooms, which retain charming old original features like wooden beams and stone walls. Each room is decorated with antiques, and also benefits from a TV and an en-suite bathroom or shower room. The AA Rosette awarded restaurant has picturesque views of Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy seasonal lunches, evening meals, and bar food - prepared using high-quality local produce. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and horse riding. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles and car hire. Exeter is 20 miles from The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon. The A30 road can be reached within 3 miles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philip
United Kingdom
“A beautiful old inn with fascinating history. Really friendly staff. Walking routes with maps. Four poster bed in our room. Food and drinks excellent” - Sophie
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, beautiful building and the breakfast system is great, you can just get exactly what you want, no messy, wasteful buffets” - Jennifer
United Kingdom
“The staff were totally brilliant and the pub feels really old and special.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Food was superb and the staff were friendly, amusing and very helpful” - Ray
United Kingdom
“Quirky place with an interesting history. Nice food and a good choice. Friendly staff, comfy bed, handy location for Dartmoor. Supposed to be haunted but we did not get visited!” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“Fantastic character property, lots of history, warm, welcoming and helpful staff/owners. Food was delicious. Great location for us to explore different parts of the Moors. Unique room/bathroom.” - Ryan
United Kingdom
“My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of stopping over here for a night on our way to Falmouth. We’d debated finding a holiday inn instead and so glad that we didn’t. We arrived around 8 and the owners had called ahead to ask us what food we wanted...” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Great breakfast (poached eggs and sausages), lovely staff and the most amazing historical building. Would love to see the building restored a little more (I'm an architect)” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome from Simon the owner, lovely room with four poster bed, very interesting historical building, fantastic walks straight from the hotel. Delicious evening meal with efficient, friendly service and an excellent breakfast. Great...” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, good atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff, high quality dinner, great price.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The 1477 Bar
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Monastery Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Oak Dining Room
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
The property has its own on site free car park, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, there is free parking opposite the property in the village of South Zeal and a large free and well-lit public car park 150 metres away.
We do not have a 24-hour manned reception, so please do not book here if you plan to return at night to our property after 11.20 PM.