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The Rock Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Newton Abbot with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Rock Inn offers a genuinely warm atmosphere that welcomes guests throughout their stay. Visitors savor a full breakfast each morning, enjoy the garden setting, and appreciate practical amenities like WiFi and comfortable outdoor furniture for relaxing moments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Four Poster) | Free WiFi

Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Top Floor) | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the top floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Haytor Vale, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 9XP

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 28 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral - 30 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • University of Exeter - 31 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 32 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trago Resturant Complex - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Green - ‬6 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
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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?

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 Devon Guild of Craftsmen and St Pancras Church. Dartmoor National Park and House of Marbles are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Rock Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous few days away. This is a real gem of a hotel. Quiet and secluded but a real joy to experience. The staff are so helpful and genuine (Rosie, Sharon and Oliver deserve medals) There was plenty of choice for breakfast, the cooked breakfast was tasty and well presented. The evening dinner menu and quality of food was 10/10. I think it could be even better with a slightly extended menu. We will be back x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A quaint old fashion hotel set in Dartmoor, a delightful place to stay & relax. Excellent food & fabulous staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Perfect for couples stay in dartmoor

Amazing stay. Great location. Comfy beds, very clean and organised, friendly staff for whom nothing seemed too much. Great history, lovely beer garden, well stocked bar, nice breakfast including a vegetarian breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a guest book at the Rock Inn which dates back to 1903 and it chronicles the experiences of the people who vacationed there. After reading through it one has to agree that it is a special place. We had a lovely stay at the Rock Inn. Our room was cosy with a comfy bed. We booked our meals in because the food is superb and the service friendly and attentive. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to stay at the Rock Inn last minute for a wedding after our airbnb fell through and it was so much better than our original plans. The staff was so helpful and kind, the food was amazing (we had dinner there, as well as the breakfast included with the room fee), and the old pub interiors were so cozy. The rooms could be considered a bit 'dated' but everything was in great condition and very clean so it added to the charm (not to mention the retro gin and whiskey dispenser decoration in our room was very cool!). Driving there is a bit daunting because of the narrow country roads but it is worth the journey. We're hoping to stay again in the future and properly explore Dartmoor from the Rock Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Charming stay when visiting Dartmoor Park.

Very charming but check with Inn first for directions as gps took us very skinny country lanes. Super nice and accommodating service/staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great pub was th a history. Comfortable rooms. Great meals . Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, lovely room and excellent staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

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

Recommended

Great food in the pub with nice beer garden, nice clean rooms, friendly team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are an elderly couple & had a four hour journey through difficult weather. A staff member happened to be outside when we arrived & unasked, helped with parking, unloaded our luggage & took it to our room. On registering we were invited to rest in the lounge, served tea & assisted with telephoning. The room was very comfortable & clean. Breakfast excellent. All the staff were well turned out, friendly & helpful. On departure our luggage was carried from our room & placed in our car.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oliver and Ellie were great !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hesitation whatsoever in recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Summer trip to Dartmoor

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

No negatives here!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere and beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, St Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, great location and staff were all wonderful. Food was amazing too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A NIGHT ON DARTMOOR.

A delightful one night stay excellent in every respect. Comfortable rooms, delicious food, huge gin selection ~ what more could one want ! We'll be back !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Brilliant

If you are looking for a modern up to date state of the art establishment then this is not for you. If you are looking for bags of character great service fantastic food in a warm cosy tradition environment that is slightly frayed around the edges then look no further. We loved it and would loved to have stayed longer. It is right on the edge of Dartmoor and is absolutely wonderful. The menu is tight but boy oh boy it is excellent. Rooms are great, clean and very tidy with oodles of character. Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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