The Rock Inn - Bovey Tracey

Dartmoor National Park inn with thematic racehorse rooms and locally sourced dining

Dining & Bar

The Rock Inn offers a menu featuring freshly caught fish, locally sourced meat and game, and locally grown produce. The bar stocks a carefully chosen wine list and eclectic selection of local ales, including an in-house brewed IPA. Staff adapt dishes for guests with complicated allergy and dietary requirements, including gluten-free adaptations.

Rooms

Rock Inn Haytor has rooms named after racehorses, each with a traditional style. Top floor rooms offer a balcony overlooking the moor with views extending to the sea on clear days. Some rooms feature a retro gin and whiskey dispenser decoration.

Location & Outdoor Activities

The Rock Inn Dartmoor is set in the rural hamlet of Haytor Vale within Dartmoor National Park. Guests have immediate access to walking trails to Haytor Rocks and the ancient burial site of Childe's Tomb. Historic cities of Exeter and Plymouth are a short drive away, and the coast at Torquay is 16 miles from The Rock Inn Bovey Tracey.

History & Character

Dating back to the 18th century, The Rock Inn has a guest book chronicling vacations since 1903. The building retains its granite stone architecture and original horse brasses and photographs that document its history. It operates as a freehouse, supporting local businesses.

Special Offerings & Amenities

The Rock Inn Hotel Dartmoor offers a Saturday tasting menu that guests compare favorably to top UK restaurants. The sheltered beer garden opposite the inn is a spot for pre-dinner drinks surrounded by shrubs and flowers. Parking is available at the rear and a nearby car park at Haytor.

• Dining: Tasting menu with gluten-free adaptations
• Rooms: Thematic racehorse rooms with moor views
• Location: Dartmoor National Park near Haytor Rocks
• History: 18th-century freehouse with guest book since 1903
• Bar: In-house brewed IPA and local ales