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Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa

Ilsington , Ilsington Village (Show on Map)

9.0

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsIlsington Country House Hotel & Spa is a fantastic destination for those seeking a peaceful escape with stunning scenery. The hotel is ideally located on the edge of Dartmoor, making it a superb base for exploring the area. Guests rave about the breakfast options and quality of food served at the hotel, as well as the dinner options. The rooms are comfortable and warm with attractive decor and amazing views, although some may be a bit outdated. The hotel is extremely clean and well-maintained with exceptional customer service from the friendly and welcoming staff. The spa is a real selling point with modern and relaxing facilities that cater well to guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The swimming pool and spa are highly praised by guests, although some wished they were open longer hours. Overall, guests can expect a comfortable and restful stay with beds that are more than satisfactory.
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Location of the pool: Indoor pool

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Room Types

Deluxe Single Room This room features views of the local countryside and an en suite bathroom.

Standard Double Room This ground-floor room features views of the local countryside and an en suite bathroom.

Double Room With views over the moors, this room offers a double bed.

Classic Twin Room With views over the moors, this room offers 2 single beds.

Deluxe Double Room Large room with digital radio and iPod dock. Some feature a walk-in double shower or roll-top bath.

Deluxe Twin Room Spacious room with digital radio and iPod dock. Some feature a walk-in double shower or roll-top bath.

Superior Double/Twin Room Spacious room with luxury bathrobes and free mineral water.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Large room with digital radio and iPod dock. Some feature a walk-in double shower or roll-top bath.

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Guest Reviews

9.0

Excellent

Location

If you're looking for a peaceful escape with stunning scenery, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa is the perfect destination. Surrounded by forests, this hotel is located ideally on the edge of Dartmoor, making it a superb base for exploring the area. Guests loved the quiet area and the lovely grounds the hotel is set in. Although a few country roads will take you to the hotel, the narrow roads are worth the breathtaking views along the way. With amazing walks nearby on Dartmoor, it's a great position for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a relaxing spa break. The location is ideal to explore the gorgeous countryside and is just minutes from some very good pubs with excellent food too. The hotel is also close to the Haytor area and the coast, so you can have the best of both worlds. Although some may consider the lage sehr entlegen or remote, the majority of guests appreciated the beautiful and peaceful location.

Breakfast

Guests of Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa rave about the breakfast options and quality of food served at the hotel. Many describe the breakfast as amazing, superb and top quality. The restaurant provides a variety of options to cater to all tastes and dietary restrictions, including freshly squeezed orange juice and a la carte menu. While some guests missed the buffet options for cereals and fruit, the table service for breakfast was appreciated, especially given the COVID-19 restrictions. Overall, the breakfast was described as delicious, lovely, substantial and wide-ranging and left many guests impressed and satisfied.

Dinner

Guests of Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa were pleased with the hotel’s dining options. The hotel offers a great selection of food and drinks at the bar and restaurant with good selections available for those with allergies. Many were delighted with the dinner, describing it as exceptionally good or excellent and even comparable to top London quality. The meals were of high quality and delicious; the chef, who has been there for over 22 years, certainly knows how to impress. The waiting staff in the restaurant were friendly and helpful. However, a few guests found the dinner disappointing with bland or poor quality veg. A couple mentioned that the restaurant’s ambience is a bit off, but some recommended eating dinner outside. Despite some mixed reviews, most guests enjoyed the food throughout their stay with many describing it as superb and exceptional. The breakfast and dinner were good and at reasonable prices and some guests suggested a wider choice or variation in the dinner menu.

Rooms

The Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa offers guests a comfortable and warm stay with attractive rooms and immaculate accommodation. Comfortable lounges with an open fire and a lovely bar provide guests with plenty of space to relax. While some rooms may be a little noisy and a bit outdated, overall the hotel has lovely rooms with great character and amazing views. The bedrooms are comfortable and the beds are cozy with spacious and well-equipped en suites. The hotel is clean throughout with nice design schemes and touches, though some areas may be in need of modernization. While some guests may find the rooms to be small and dated, others enjoy the comfortable furnishings and luxury amenities, such as brand new bathrooms. However, thin walls may not provide the quietest nights for light sleepers. Overall, the rooms are lovely and clean with some being a bit outdated or in need of updating.

Beds

When it comes to a good night's sleep, the beds at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa won't disappoint. Guests have consistently praised the comfortable beds and bedding with some even saying they've never had a more comfortable sleep anywhere else. However, there have been a few instances where the bed wasn't up to par with descriptions of it being hard, creaky, or even the "most awful mattress" some guests have ever slept on. But despite these outliers, most guests would agree that the rooms are extremely comfortable, even if the mattress is a bit on the soft side. Overall, guests can expect a comfortable and restful stay with beds that are more than satisfactory.

Cleanliness

The Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa offers guests an extremely clean and well-maintained stay. From immaculately kept grounds to spotlessly clean rooms, the cleanliness of the hotel is clearly a priority. Most guests leave extremely satisfied with the level of cleanliness and comfort that they experience during their stay. However, a few reviews mention minor issues with cleaning upon arrival and the possibility of a missed cobweb or two. That being said, the hotel staff is reputed to be diligent in their cleaning efforts and many guests report witnessing the cleaning staff wiping down surfaces throughout their stay. Overall, the hotel offers guests a clean, luxurious and comfortable experience.

Staff

The staff at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa are praised highly by their guests with guests frequently describing the staff as friendly, welcoming and helpful. They are noted as making guests feel valued and ensuring their stay runs smoothly. The staff are described as attentive and efficient with exceptional customer service. Requests are attended to promptly and meals are presented and cooked to an excellent standard. Guests appreciate the flexibility of the staff, accommodating young families, babies and dogs. Some guests note that the staff is new, but still manage to be lovely, friendly and engaging. Overall, the staff is seen as a standout feature at this hotel, delivering a fantastic service.

Spa

If you're looking for a spa getaway, look no further than the Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa. Many guests have raved about the spa, calling it perfect, excellent and first class. The spa itself is modern and relaxing with exceptional facilities that are well-managed and safe operating procedures in place. Here, you'll find everything you need to unwind and relax, including a pool, sauna, steam room and hydro pool. Some say the spa is a real treat with fantastic water massage features and a lovely atmosphere. Guests have enjoyed facials, massages and other treatments with some calling them the best they've ever had. The spa is also equipped with a well-equipped gym and changing rooms. The precautionary measures set in place have impressed guests as well. Overall, the spa at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa is a real selling point, catering well to guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation during their getaway.

Pool

The Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa has a swimming pool and spa that are highly praised by guests. The pool is lovely and some guests even describe it as 5-star quality with a big wow factor. It's great for length swimming but some guests found it too shallow for adults. The hydrotherapy pool and huge jacuzzi pool also got a lot of positive feedback. However, a few guests did mention that some jets in the jacuzzi weren't working. Overall, guests thought the leisure facilities were good and the spa was excellent. Despite Covid, the staff and facilities managed well and guests even enjoyed a swim and a massage. The only downside was that some guests wished the pool and spa were open longer hours. Nevertheless, everyone loved the location and the pool, garden and dining areas were also praised.

Yes, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

Yes, a spa is available at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa.

Yes, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa.

Yes, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa has a gym.

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