River Dart Country Park - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 16 min drive - 8.6 miles
Buckfast Abbey - 19 min drive - 10.2 miles
Getting around
Marsh Barton Station - 22 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Cromwell Arms - 5 min drive
Pinocchios Restaurant - 10 min drive
Cafe 3 Sixty - 5 min drive
Welcome Stranger Inn - 11 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
About this property
The Rock Inn
Property highlights
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Rock Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this inn include:
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Rock Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Electric kettles and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Room service
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
Rock Inn Newton Abbot
Rock Newton Abbot
The Rock Inn Inn
The Rock Inn Newton Abbot
The Rock Inn Inn Newton Abbot
Frequently asked questions
Is The Rock Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Rock Inn?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Rock Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Rock Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Rock Inn located?
Situated in Newton Abbot, this inn is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Becky Falls and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park and Devon Guild of Craftsmen. St Pancras Church and House of Marbles are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Rock Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
A quaint old fashion hotel set in Dartmoor, a delightful place to stay & relax. Excellent food & fabulous staff. Highly recommended
Scott
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Wonderful short break. Perfect if you don’t want the “corporate “ feel to your accommodation. Food at the restaurant was outstanding and the staff are really helpful, going above and beyond to make sure everything was good for us.
Would certainly recommend.
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Super location and excellent food
Clive
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
lovely stay
Jan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Very charming but check with Inn first for directions as gps took us very skinny country lanes. Super nice and accommodating service/staff.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
A great pub was th a history. Comfortable rooms. Great meals . Friendly helpful staff
Jennie
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
Great food, lovely room and excellent staff. Thank you
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
Great food in the pub with nice beer garden, nice clean rooms, friendly team.
Dominik
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
The staff are a credit to the hotel. Location is inside the National Park, with countless walks to hand. Food at the hotel was amazing with a great full English in the morning. Superb local beers in the bar. Cannot fault the place and we will return.
Darren
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
Oliver and Ellie were great !
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
No hesitation whatsoever in recommending.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Great location.
Sunset picnic on Haytor was perfect after a drink or two in the garden.
Staff were so friendly.
The light menu offered on the days when the restaurant wasn’t fully open was great.
Will definitely be back.
Perfect for summer or winter.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
All the staff at The Rock were so helpful. In particular Sharon! We were quite a large group with many requests but each was dealt with without fuss.
Our room, at the top, was spacious with a fabulous bathroom.
The evening set Menu was all delicious. Great service in the restaurant. Good wine list, interesting selection.
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Friendly atmosphere and beautiful building
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Exceptional and Food 10 star's if it was possible would rate this as Michelin class .
Very quaint and definitely looking to stay again very soon
MICHAEL
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
JULIE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
4/10
Carole
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
4/10
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
Nanette
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10
The food was good particularly breakfast, Staff service was good, The room was in the attic(Freebooter) and for a 6'3" guy a bit dangerous with slanting wood beams at the end of the bed causing a few bruises. The room ventilation and window lighting was poor (2 small windows). There were two flights of narrow stairs to get to the room and no help with carrying two large suitcases
Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
We stayed here when we were attending a wedding nearby. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel just helped make a fabulous weekend even better. Will definitely visit again.