The Abbey Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Buckfastleigh inn

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Abbey Inn

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Restaurant
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
30 Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh, England, TQ11 0EA
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckfast Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (River View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite (River View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (River View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite (River View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Trundle Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster with river view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Small Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Buckfastleigh

In Buckfastleigh .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Buckfast Abbey and 2 miles (3 km) of Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary with a stay here. River Dart Country Park and Dartmoor National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Buckfast Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 27 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 34 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Staverton Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Things Happen Here - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Buckfastleigh - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cott Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tradesmans Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dartmoor Halfway Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Buckfastleigh inn
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Buckfastleigh inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Abbey Inn offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Abbey Buckfastleigh
Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
Abbey Buckfastleigh
Inn The Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh The Abbey Inn Inn
The Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
Inn The Abbey Inn
Abbey Inn
Abbey
The Abbey Inn Inn
The Abbey Inn Buckfastleigh
The Abbey Inn Inn Buckfastleigh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Abbey Inn to the airport?

The Abbey Inn is 26.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abbey Inn?

As of Dec 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Inn on Dec 5, 2025 start from $76.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Abbey Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Abbey Inn.

How close is The Abbey Inn to the beach?

This inn is 12.3 mi (33-min drive) from Goodrington Sands Beach and 12.6 mi (35-min drive) from Fairy Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Abbey Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Abbey Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Abbey Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Abbey Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Abbey Inn have a pool?

The Abbey Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Abbey Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Abbey Inn to downtown Buckfastleigh?

The Abbey Inn is 0.5 mi away from Buckfastleigh.

The Abbey Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 375 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location looking out onto the river was lovely. Breakfast great, unfortunately they had no chef for a couple of evenings so no meals available! Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff all friendly and bedroom overlooking the river was very nice. Bathroom could do with a bit of a refresh but all clean. Food was ok, with vegetarian options. Good for an 'overnighter'. We saw a Dipper on the river from the room (which was named 'Dipper'!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room with stylish furnishings Great full English breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff, good was excellent as well. Room ok just slightly tired.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely traditional inn handily just off a main transport artery. We had dinner and breakfast at the Inn and it was very good. The option to eat outside overlooking the river was a nice bonus. All the staff we dealt with were excellent. The one drawback was the spring mattress which I found to be too soft. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, and the location can't be beat. We unwound each night with a half-pint on the beautiful terrace that is set along the riverbank. The building is a lovely old hodge-podge of levels. We were at the top of it, which involves a stairs-climb that could be hard for some. There is ample parking (very welcome!). It's at the edge of the village, which meant it was a short, pleasant walk to find country lanes for an evening's stroll. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, and would be happy to stay here again, if we get back to Dorset!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristein

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice meals. Very quiet. Despite Friday night karaoke downstairs we didn’t hear a thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights this week with my husband for a belated anniversary trip. Our room was large, clean and comfortable, with a lovely river view. The breakfast and evening meal were superb. We also enjoyed the quiz on Thursday night. The attentive staff and excellent service complemented a relaxing and enjoyable visit. We would happily stay there again and we will be highly recommending The Abbey Inn to all. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Had a lovely few days at the Abbey Inn. Really friendly staff and a lovely room. Located next to an idyllic looking stream with a bar downstairs and great looking food. Breakfast was great, lots of choice and all well cooked. A few minutes walk from the beautiful Buckfast Abbey and a few minutes drive from the quaint shops in Buckfastleigh. Happy to recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Abbey Inn was most comfortable and perfect location. We had a nice dinner and breakfast. Could find nothing wrong.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary Break

We had a wonderful stay at the Abbey, lovely spotlessly clean room, great food and drink. Best of all were the staff, who made the stay perfect, so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick and efficient check in; clean and comfortable room; good customer service apart from one mistake on the morning of our departure regarding our breakfast reservation but this didn’t ruin our stay. We are looking to return for Easter next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAtricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated, clean and attractive with. ERY good staff, great breakfast. Room good, although bathroom a little awkward. Up a flight and half of stairs which is difficult if you are disabled but doable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good facilities, lovely setting close to where I was working. Only issue for a business stay was breakfast started at 8am so I missed it both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mr S k

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hosts Amazing breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamaine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Excellent value for money. Great staff really friendly and pleasant. Fantastic Breakfast, cooked to order including full vegetarian with halloumi, single pack cereals, all with 1st class service. Terrific!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location almost on top of the River Dart. Friendly staff, great breakfast and an atmospheric bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024