Elephant's Nest Inn - Tavistock

Elephant's Nest Inn

Located in the picturesque town of Horndon, Tavistock, Elephant's Nest Inn is a charming bed and breakfast with a delightful restaurant on the premises. This charming establishment offers guests a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a peaceful getaway.

Specialties

The Elephant's Nest Inn specializes in providing comfortable accommodations and delicious cuisine. The bed and breakfast offers a variety of well-appointed rooms, each with its own unique charm and character. Guests can expect a warm and friendly welcome from the staff, who are always happy to assist with any needs or inquiries.

The on-site restaurant is another highlight of the Elephant's Nest Inn. Guests can enjoy a delectable breakfast, lunch, or dinner, all while taking in the beautiful surroundings. The menu features a variety of seasonal dishes, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Location and Contact Information

Elephant's Nest Inn is conveniently located in Horndon, Tavistock, at the address PL19 9NQ. The phone number for the establishment is 1822810273, and their website can be found at elephantsnest.co.uk.

Reviews and Opinions

Guests of the Elephant's Nest Inn have been leaving positive reviews, with a 4.3 out of 5-star rating on Google My Business. With a total of 133 reviews, it is clear that this charming bed and breakfast is a favorite among travelers seeking a comfortable and memorable stay.

👍 Reviews of Elephant's Nest Inn

Stuart C.

This place used to be a cracking pub. I have reviewed on my memories of rocking up in the 90s. Sometimes lunchtime, sometimes Sunday evenings. My favourite memory was my Yorkshire dad asking the landlord if he knew how to cook roast beef on a large family Sunday lunch gathering. The beef was perfect by the way, dad didn't do 'pink'. Used to be buzzing, and sat out on a summer evening in the beer garden was bliss. ||Anyway sorry for the reminiscing....point is however good the place is now it is no longer a pub in a wonderful Dartmoor location. Sad...another one gone, but at least the current incumbents are keeping the place alive. I just hope it may find its way back to being a proper English pub one day.

Susannah C.

Fabulous! Although this is no longer a public house, it is still an amazing place to stay. The rooms are well equipped, with extremely comfortable beds, ensuite bathroom, dressing gowns, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. The bar is fully stocked, and the fire is roaring. The food is restaurant quality, dinner and breakfast will not disappoint it truely is a delicious affair. As there are only three guest rooms your stay will be an intimate affair. We have just come back from an overnight stay and we are delighted. A beautiful 16th century building, with character and charm. The owners wait on you hand and foot and enjoy conversation with you whilst you enjoy your delicious food.

Paul T.

5/5

THIS IS THE PLACE!!!
My son and I have visited Devon every year for the last 6 years and we always stay at The Elephants Nest. The place is wonderful, charming, cozy, welcoming and such a great place to stay.
Hugh and his wife Denise are so very kind and accommodating, you could not ask for better hosts. The food is to die for, Denise could be head chef in any Michelin starred kitchen. What she serves is amazing. We eat breakfast and dinner at the Elephants Nest every day, there is no point in going anywhere else.
I even asked Denise to dump Hugh and come live with me in America, she told me no, I was too old for her!
We'll be back again next year, God willing!
Paul Thompson

Samphire K.

1/5

No longer a pub - booked because we wanted to stay in a pub specifically to be able to relax in the bar, have a pint of Jail Ale etc... website I booked on was not clear that this is no longer open as a pub. Menu is now very limited and no good for vegetarians (who still fries their chips in beef for goodness sake?) and now trying to charge me to cancel the booking. Not a good experience.

juliepaine2018

This was a visit best forgotten. ||We arrived at what we had assumed to be a pub (described as B&B in a pub setting) at around 6pm and to our surprise the car park was empty. Following signs to the main entrance revealed a notice telling us that it was not open till 6.30 but as we made our way back to the car we were intercepted by a lady who asked if we were staying there. ||She took us back to the car park and in through the back door to the accommodation area. The door mat being very worn made it difficult to wipe the mud and gravel from the car park off our shoes which probably explained why the stair carpet looked so tired. And there was an unusual smell in the entrance hall that I could not quite identify. ||The bedroom was spacious with reasonable hanging and drawer space plus a small fridge. However the bathroom lacked any shelving for personal items so it was sponge bags on the floor. ||We went down for dinner at around 7.30 - usually peak eating time but there was just one table laid up and we were the only diners all evening which does not make for a pub atmosphere. It turned out that the pub was closed a few years ago hence the phrase “in a pub setting”. ||It was a warm evening which made it somewhat frustrating when we discovered on going to bed that the window in our room would not open so there was no means of cooling it down. ||All in all it was far from the experience we’d been looking forward to and I could not recommend this place

Lesley U.

We enjoyed 5 nights here which gave us easy access to the Moor. The rooms were very spacious and with lovely views. We tried the restaurant for dinner the first night and decided to eat there every night afterwards, and the breakfasts were amazing - such choice and good portions. Thank you Denise and Hugh (as well as for spoiling the dogs!)

Austin H.

Amazing place with lots of character. A warm welcome and great bar. We’ll worth ordering food to eat in - had the 16th century inn all to ourselves. Really comfortable room and nice and clean. Enjoyed our night away.

william C.

4/5

We have just returned from a long weekend away at The Elephant Inn. Unfortunately it is not operating as a pub at the moment but that only enhanced the experience as we had the use of the wonderful gardens and the magnificent views from it.
The breakfasts that we had were absolutely magnificent and I could not remember ever having such fine food. We did not eat there in the evening which was unfortunate as another guest, who was staying in one of the other rooms, mentioned to us just how good it was.
The room we had was the ground floor one which had the patio. It was big, clean and tidy as well as having everything else you require.
Having read earlier reviews some of which mentioned a “ Grump Landlord “ I was apprehensive. I needn’t have been as I found both of the owners very approachable and very helpful.
I would certainly recommend a stay and we are already trying to organise another visit