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Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Newton Abbot with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Sports facility
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Experience the charm of Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa, an upscale hotel in the historical district. Unwind with fitness classes, a body treatment at the spa, or relax by the indoor pool and enjoy free breakfast on your terms. The property also offers a garden to stroll through and 2 bars for socializing; you can even get some work done at business center or library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ilsington Village, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 9RR

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Buckfast Abbey - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 19 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • River Dart Country Park - 22 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trago Resturant Complex - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Green - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel near Dartmoor National Park
Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, or a detox wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Blue Tiger Inn, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. In addition to a business center and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, an electric car charging station, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa have comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Tiger Inn

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from House of Marbles and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Devon Guild of Craftsmen. Dartmoor National Park and Becky Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be able to use the spa facilities after a day's hike on Dartmoor. The food was excellent and bedrooms were a decent size.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

graham

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

Birthday treat

Stayed for a birthday treat, brilliant after a very wet Dartmoor walk. Lovely spa and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable, as well as the lounges. The view from the dining room splendid. The food was first class but above all the staff were friendly, attentive and engaging. A superb stay - faultless
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable snd friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are friendly, the food is excellent and the spa is nice and new, however the hotel itself is very tired and dated and in dire need of a refurb, particularly given the prices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eurfyl

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

Islington Country House, Hotel & Spa

Excellent service, assistance, helpful and couldn"t do enough for . Very proffessional in verything they done. Both myself and my partner were very impressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I met at The Ilsington Hotel for a catch up and spa plus dinner and overnight stay! I had no expectations about the hotel in advance but I must say we absolutely fell in love with this delightful family run , wonderful friendly atmosphere. The three course dinner was the most delicious fine dining I had enjoyed for years, it was so tasty. The spa and massage were fantastic. You could relax in the gardens with a coffee or lunch and it felt like an escape from the real world. We also walked to Haytor nearby and enjoyed the fabulous beautiful Dartmoor views. There are many places to visit nearby. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay in the middle of August. Ample parking, smooth check in process, up one floor in a small lift to our rather large room. Lovely decor and the fairly usual accompaniments found within the bathroom made for a welcoming experience. The bed was on the softer side for my liking but still comfortable to sleep on. The downside to the room was the lack of air conditioning. Overall a good room to pick. The grounds the hotel is situated are beautiful, during the sunny days we stayed there the building shone in all its glory with all staff members warm and welcoming. We visited the spa midway through our stay, we can’t comment on the treatments as we didn’t opt to have any this time round, the pool area was clean and well maintained. Now time for the showstopper. The in house dining experience at this establishment is nothing short of spectacular. Please make sure you plan and book at least one meal here, starting off in a lounge area just off of the main reception you’re given your menus, asked if you’d like some drinks and a small bowl of nibbles. It’s advisable to arrive in the lounge a little bit before the time you booked your table to allow you to make the most of the experience. Once ordered, you’re then escorted through to the dining room, which is well laid out and has an extraordinary view. Once at the table, enjoy the truly exquisite food! I apologise for not being able to single out individual members of staff, the staff we interacted with were incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ilsington Country House hotel

This short stay was our first time to this area of England which was a beautiful area. Although we have friends in Dawlish, we had never been to the Newton Abbot Area. This hotel was the the ideal size for me, not too big with pleasant friendly staff.Our room was well appointed and the only addition I would lik e was to add a heated towel rail in the bathroom. The Staff explained that the rails were part of the central heating system and to heat mine would mean that the whole hotel was heated. I agrreed with this but feel sure there is a way around this. I have heated rails at home which are on the seperate hot water system, other people have electrically powered rails. This would mean that wet towels would be easily dried in time for the next use and the bathroom would be warm We had a very short stay to attend a wedding in the area, and would very much like to have a few more more days to explore the area, so hopefully we will be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary weekend , first impressions, very nice , bar terrace was lovely . Check in all good , prompt and friendly , room was very nice a bit dated maybe but the bathroom and bed comfort was really good The tv you can stream channels from your phone great feature and also the sensor light in the bathroom saves putting the main light on waking everyone up! Had a meal on the first night was very nice no complaints . Breakfast was lovely no complaints. All in all a very nice two nights , also used the spa that was lovely , definitely worth a visit when you stay all in all a very nice stay , a bit pricey £410 for two nights , maybe that’s what you pay now .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed at the Ilsington several times which speaks for itself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really relaxing time, walking locally and then to the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spa area was excellent as was the friendliness of the staff. Unfortunately the rooms were very dated, signs of mould and cracks around windows and the furniture and bed needed replacing. The room which was a superior room needed refurbishing. and did not reflect the price paid. The situation was lovely as were the views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and amazing food. Nice swimming pool
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and spa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service. Location on Darrmoor. Spa facilities. Walking distance to village. Views of Haytor and Dartmoor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the coast as well as the Dartmoors
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed two moghts stay at this hotel, as it offers easy acess to Dartmoor and good spa facilities. We also booked 40 minutes massage sessions for both of us and it was absolutely amazing. Big thanks to the fantastic therapist, Sarah.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Excellent

Superb!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, tranquil setting. Great facilities and really friendly staff. Would stay here again but for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Outstanding

Fantastic location, excellent staff and couldn’t fault anything. Food was outstanding and would not be out of place in a Michelin star restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Gareth J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Couldn't do enough for you. Food was exquisite. Beautiful surroundings. Just a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and spa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a peaceful and relaxing time, excellent spa - clean and well maintaind, staff friendly, approachable and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel! Superb staff, top rate service and the food was divine. Plus an onsite Spa to relax in after many walks in the surrounding area. From check in to check out we were made to feel special and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely spacious room, comfortable bed and good bathroom. Nice view too across the gardens. The main restaurant evening meals were exquisite, service absolutely perfect with sunset views towards Haytor Rocks. The Blue Tiger Inn evening meals were great too, sitting on the terrace! And the included breakfast on our B&B booking was equally fabulous, setting us up for those walks up to Haytor, Burrator Reservoir and Becky Falls. Ample parking. Special mention to Tom, impeccable service and David on the front desk for being so approachable and helpful. Also Mike and Holly for their service too. Nice to chat to James also, not realising who he was. All so good we extended our stay by 1 night as there was availability, that speaks volumes in itself! Thank you all at Ilsington Hotel & Spa for helping us make memories for our wedding anniversary stay. M&J Ps in room homemade flapjacks are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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