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Ilsington Country House Hotel

3.0 of 5
Ilsington Village | Nr Newton Abbot, Islington, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 9RR, England (Formerly Best Western)
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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Have just returned from a weekend at Ilsington which was a reunion of 10 friends and we couldn't have had a better time. Apart from the natural beauty of the location, the hotel is comfortable and friendly, we enjoyed our time in the health club and the food was, as ever, superb. The staff can't do enough for you and... More

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Southwell, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The hotel is situated close to a small village, surrounded by fields and within sight of Hay Tor, and about 10 minutes by car from Newton Abbot. A number of interesting National Trust properties and the Torbay resorts are all within a 30 to 45 minute drive. My wife and I stayed for 5 nights at the beginning of May,... More

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We celebrated my daughters' wedding at Ilsington House Hotel in April and and found the management the staff and the food absolutely faultless. Nothing was too much trouble despite everything we threw at them and the whole event was a massive success - confirmed by all who attended.Richard (the co owner) was a great help in both the planning beforehand... More

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We feel very fortunate to have celebrated our wedding at Ilsington Country House Hotel in March 2013. Richard was so helpful with all the planning and the weekend arrangements. We felt we were in very experienced and safe hands from the outset. All the hotel team were great. They all made us feel very welcome and helped us enjoy a... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Many thanks for writing and we are delighted that you chose Ilsington for your Wedding venue. It was a pleasure dealing with you both and we wish you every happiness in the future. Best wishes, Richard and all at Ilsington. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

The hotel is very impressive, we enjoyed are stay very much and couldn't fault anything! If you want a relaxing country get away with amazing views and amazing food this is the place to go! I did think the country rooms may be called country as they were out dated but this isn't the case, they are very well kept... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

We very much appreciated your feedback and especially in highlighting the friendliness of our staff. We have an excellent team here who work very heard to make your stay as perfect as possible. As for the views, I certainly agree with you and we are very lucky to work in such a beautiful part of the country. We look forward... More

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We selected the Ilsington Country House Hotel to celebrate a close friend's significant birthday with him. What an excellent choice it was. The service we received was very welcoming, attentative and friendly; the menu selection was interesting and enticing. All four of us had different starters and main courses; followed by simply divine desserts. Nothing could be faulted at all,... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so pleased you enjoyed your dinner with us. Our head chef has been with us for 15 years now which means we are confident that we can produce a meal to a very high standard. As you are local to us we very much hope we can welcome you... More

Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We joining friends who were staying at the hotel for dinner on 2 April 2013. The staff were welcoming and the lounges were cosy. The dinner was superb. The starter of a goat's cheese spring roll with avocado mousse was the particular highlight of the meal, but everything we choose was well cooked and very tasty. We live within an... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Dear Maggie B, Many thanks for your kind words and we are delighted you enjoyed your meal with us. We always try and give our guests good value for money and with our 2 AA rosette dinner menu costing £30 for 2-course and £36 for 3-courses with coffee included we feel it is well priced. There is also use of... More

North Devon
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Having just returned from this hotel, our only regret is that we were unable to stay longer. The views from the hotel were fantastic. The Staff were very welcoming,the rooms were spotless, and the bed very comfortable. The menus offered a good variety of dishes, most of which contained local produce. The food was excellent. Can't wait to return. staff... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for your review which really did cover the areas we try to excell at! The views are fantastic and we can't take any credit for the beautiful Dartmoor countryside, but the staff's friendliness and the cleanliness around the hotel are very important aspects of our business. The beds were all new 2 years ago, along with the pillows... More

bournemouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We stayed here as part of a wedding party. Fabulous surroundings and lovely relaxed country hotel. The food was outstanding. There were lots of choices at breakfast and the food served for the wedding was exceptional. The staff and service was also excellent. We stayed in a standard room on the ground floor which was very comfortable. The only point... More

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for your comments and we are delighted you enjoyed attending the wedding at Ilsington. We always take great care of these special events when the whole hotel is booked solely for this use. This enables us to channel all our efforts into providing a memorable occasion for the bride and groom and provide a very high level of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed here with our four children in a suite and adjoining room. Family friendly meals in restaurant and Blue Tiger bar. Nice pool for water fun with the family - ideal when the British weather isn't kind. Close to Dartmoor for the great outdoors.

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Richard H, Owner at Ilsington Country House Hotel, responded to this review
16 April 2013

We are delighted you all enjoyed your stay at Ilsington. We have really tried hard to enhance the experience for families over the last few years and as well as the large gardens and indoor pool we have also introduced dedicated family suites with 2 televisions and Playstation, indoor and outdoor games, children's menu and more flexibility with eating arrangements.... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Ilsington Country Hotel
Best Western Newton Abbot
Hotel Ilsington Country
Address: Ilsington Village | Nr Newton Abbot, Islington, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 9RR, England (Formerly Best Western)
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Dartmoor National Park > Islington
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Islington
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This highly rated 3* country house hotel is set in 11 acres of private land within the boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park. Award winning food is served in the main Restaurant whilst the Blue Tiger Inn with its large sun terrace offers more informal dishes of excellent quality. Emphasis is on local produce and homemade creations. ... more   less 
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