Is The Old School Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Old School Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old School Guest House?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old School Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 35 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old School Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Buckland Abbey and within 12 mi (20 km) of Brent Tor and University of Plymouth.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Yelverton, The Old School Guest House is in a rural area and in a national park. Buckland Abbey and Brent Tor are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

Sep 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Very nice cottage, friendly hosts.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

GerardSargeant

May 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

People were fantastic. Cooked breakfast was first class.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Basildon

Oct 22, 2018

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

Lovely place to stay. Made to feel welcome. Maxine and Chris took the time to chat and just went above and beyond.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam, Worcestershire

Sep 4, 2018

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

Comfortable b&b in Horrabridge Devon

Enjoyable 3 night stay. Friendly welcome. Given information for b&b and the local area. Useful knowledge of places to eat. Room clean and comfortable. Excellent power shower. We only required a continental breakfast which was more than adequate. I succumbed to scrambled eggs on last morning- for me - perfect. Would certainly recommend it and stay again if we visited the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Victoria

Aug 19, 2018

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

A homely B&B

The room was well equipped, a little homely for me as I’m more used to hotel stays however it was a pleasant stop over in a small village. Breakfast was locally sourced and very good. It was quiet and I had a good nights sleep. A good internet connection. The hostess was very friendly and knowledgable about the local area.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 21, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice peaceful place to stay

In normal weather this would be a comfortable room to stay in but with the high temperatures it was quite difficult to sleep even though a fan had been provided. Good place to stay if you want a lovely cooked breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Becky

Jun 5, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a beautiful room, but we couldn’t check in until 5, so we decided to eat on the way, and then had a phone call to say owner was going shopping! So we wouldn’t be able to get in until after 7.15 pm. luckily she had changed her mind when we arrived but we anticipated sitting in the car for half an hour waiting, we had specifically booked to attend a party in the village so it was a nuisance. But the room was really lovely, though the shower was faulty and difficult to use. I wouldn’t go there again, but I guess I visited on an off day.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 31, 2017

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

Excellent, quality of breakfast very good. Would recommend this venue and will be using it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

liam

Mar 30, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Oct 17, 2016

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

Lovely building in a quiet village

Lovely building in a quiet village only a short drive from Tavistock, friendly hosts and spotless room. Cooked breakfast was great

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Warrington

Jul 18, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness

A mixed review...

We stayed here as we were attending a wedding in Tavistock. As we were travelling down from Manchester we called ahead to ask if there was any way we could check in early to get ready for the wedding - not an unreasonable request. We were met with a pretty rude response from a gentleman asking exactly what time we would be there as they had to go out! As we were travelling 300 miles, we could only provide an estimate! Once we arrived at the guest house, fearing the worst, we were met by the lady owner who was extremely polite and accommodating... if only she'd picked up the phone! The room was small but perfectly functional with excellent tea, coffee and water facilities. The room didnt have any air conditioning (nor did we expect it) and as the weather was extremely warm, the room soon became stuffy. Breakfast was only served between 07:30 and 08:30, which even for a guesthouse is tight, however the food was very good and the service was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

stewart, melbourne

Jul 14, 2016

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

Lovely building in a wonderful quiet setting

Had a terrific time walking over the moors and finding wild ponies and sheep during our long walks.

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Huddersfield

Jun 23, 2016

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

Wonderfully welcoming and full of character

We stayed in the self contained self catering part of the Old School House, there are also a number of rooms in a part of the building for B&B . The place is amazing. It is a brilliant conversion of an old building into modern accommodation that doesn't lower any of its charm. The inside is immaculate with fully equipped lounge & kitchen, and 2 roomy bedrooms. Basically it really feels like a home for your stay, not just a temporary lodging. Only slight issue is phone signal and WiFi, both of which can be a bit flaky, but when you see the walls of the building you can understand why! The School House is on the edge of some lovely scenery, and there are great walks in the area. Just a couple of minutes stroll to the very small centre of Horrabridge but in a car you're only 10 mins away from much bigger places if you want to stock up or want to try other things. Being right on the edge of Dartmoor means you can drive to unspoilt nature easily and walk as far you can manage. But be warned… some of the roads are badly single lane tracks, so if you're not a confident driver, stick to main routes only! Finally I must say that Maxine who owns the place is brilliant. So welcoming and friendly, and genuinely seems to be interested in your holiday plans and will offer any and every idea possible to help you enjoy the area. Is easy to understand why they get so many repeat visitors - I hope to be one too!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 5, 2016

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

Great breakfasts, perfect night of sleep

Nice place, hosts can't do enough for you and as professional caterers the food is excellent, and locally sourced. WiFi is not a strong point here but they do make that clear when you arrive. We had little bathroom down a small corridor but they provided bathrobes so that was fine, and it was private to us. Nice place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 20, 2012

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

8/10 Good

Carol and David

Sep 8, 2012

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

Quiet and comfortable

Our room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfasts were good. As we had a car, the location wasn't a problem. The hostess was friendly.

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