Mill End Hotel♡

Another Wonderful Stay

10.0

It’s difficult to put into words the experience of staying at Mill End. We have visited several times a year for the last four or five years and we just don’t tire of it. As soon as I walk through the door I can relax. I know it’s going to be good. The rooms are immaculate and always well presented. We visit as family and so have experienced many different bedrooms over the years and none have disappointed. The food is excellent. A breakfast that will see you through the day and an evening meal we all look forward to with anticipation . Stand outs this time were a fabulous cod dish with truffled potato gnocchi, roast loin of venison and chicken with mushroom orzo pasta. The wine list is also interesting and great value. Walks into Chagford or to Fingle Bridge are on your doorstep and great fun. But as many others have commented, it is the staff at Mill End that set the place apart. Professional, friendly but above all genuine. They have a pride in what they do and work hard to make each visit a special one. Thoroughly recommended.

Mill End Hotel - an enjoyable experience

10.0

My wife and I have now had at least 5 breaks at Mill End Hotel and keep returning because of the high standard of the accommodation and dining, and the friendly, helpful and welcoming service we always receive. We strongly recommend it if you’re looking for a nice break and want to treat yourselves to a touch of luxury.

A pretty good place to stay.

8.0

The Mill End Hotel, Chagford. The hotel is in the Teign River valley immediately next to the A382, and just out of the village of Chagford, in Dartmoor. It was easy to find and well signposted. There is a gravel car park which seemed to be full at nearly all times, but we managed to park. Service: all of the staff were friendly and willing to help. Our check-in and our subsequent cream tea were handled in a friendly and efficient manner, and when a fairly cold ‘hot chocolate’ was delivered, it was quickly remedied. The cream tea was good though - two warm very crumbly plain scones each. Nice jam and clotted cream. At dinner the service was good, however we were a little disappointed that there was no pepper and salt on the table, and that the serving staff did not offer to refill our wine glasses (surely a route to an upsell..) as a matter of course at such a relatively expensive hotel. Service at breakfast was good, and the menu choices were extensive. The accommodation: our room was at the top of the original main building of the hotel. It was reached via several flights of stairs and two fire doors. The general decor of the hotel was in good order, but the stair carpet at the very top was worn through, and could present a safety issue in the near future. The room was very hot, even with the fitted radiators turned off. We used the room with a small window open all the time. Good views from our east-facing room. The main road (A382) is about 50m away from our room, but it’s a reasonably quiet road. Both the room and the bathroom were spotlessly clean and in good condition. For some reason though there were four large cushions on the bed, and four cushions on the windowsill. These were put into the slim cupboard in the room for the duration of our stay. Ideally there would have been a chair for each of us, but there was only a pouffe which fitted under the dressing table. Everything in the room and bathroom worked, but the sink water pressure was a little low during the day; very low at night. Food and drink: the menu changed daily. The food and drink were well presented, but the meat courses were overcooked. Dinner was three courses, and opened with an amuse-bouche; dessert was preceded by a palate cleansing small dish. The food was varied and interesting. See my attached photos for examples. Overall and nice place top stay, but in our opinion other hotels on Dartmoor represent better value for money.

It’s everything everyone says it is - and more!

10.0

We have just enjoyed a two night stay at this hotel. We walked along the river trail and up to Castle Drogo - well worth a visit. We also found time to visit Chagford and found the old hardware shop beside the Coop - it’s set over three floors and a fascinating place set in a different era, you might just find something in there you didn’t know you needed………. Thoughts on the hotel, all the great reviews say it all really, just a fabulous country hotel great at being great. The layout, decor, and atmosphere speak to relaxation. Our room was spacious, well equipped and spotless. The unseen house keeping team do a great job so a thankyou to them from us. But what elevates this hotel to any comparable hotel we have stayed are the staff and the food. All the staff we encountered were delightful and clearly enjoy making the guests feel welcome. Breakfasts were cooked to order with a nice variety to choose from, if you like porridge, smoked haddock or kippers for breakfast (we really do) then you are in for a treat. Evening meal times are cleverly staggered at 15 minute intervals so the kitchen brigade can prepare the courses with care and attention, which is obvious when the food arrives at your table. If it means you don’t get precisely the time you planned, it’s worth the wait, a pre-dinner drink in the lounge is a great start to the evening. The menu changes each evening and over three courses you will also enjoy an amuse bouche and a palate cleanser. The wine list has a good range on offer at great value. We thought everything about this hotel was terrific. We didn’t have a dog with us but it the dog friendly arrangements are well thought through, as is the boot and coat room. We will be back again.

An absolute gem!!

10.0

This Hotel is an absolute gem in a wonderful rural location. Everything was perfect for our two night stay in the West Okement junior suite. We ate in the restaurant both nights and found the food to be of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was also top notch with loads of choice. Despite being dog friendly (we do not have a dog) the hotel was spotless. The staff were unbelievably friendly and polite and nothing was too much trouble. The location is perfect for walking breaks all of which can be started and ended at the hotel gate! We didn't want to leave and will be returning. Thankyou!

A Perfect Short Break

10.0

Our stay at Mill End was only one night but this was somewhere we just have to come back to. Everything about the hotel - location, accommodation, food and staff were of the highest order.