Name: Duke of York
Address: Iddesleigh, Iddesleigh, EX19 8BG, United Kingdom, Iddesleigh, Devon, EX19 8BG, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $78 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Iddesleigh, Iddesleigh, EX19 8BG, United Kingdom –

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Stunning location. Great food at pub and friendly atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay again.

Charlotte, United Kingdom

The Duke of York is a fantastic, 'proper and real' old pub in a tiny hamlet. We stayed on a Saturday night mid Sept and it was nice and busy with locals and other visitors. Great selection of Real Ales and the food was excellent. The cooked breakfast was lovely... superb bacon! If you like sanitised, modern 'squared off', soulless places with the 'faked' driftwood etc look then this probably isn't for you. The Duke of York is the real deal... It's a Gem!

Simon, United Kingdom

Rustic, local pub. Excellent location and easy to find with sat nav. Friendly staff and locals! Breakfast was included and great.

Natalie, United Kingdom

Nice comfy accomodation , friendly staff and really nice food all at a bargain price .

Daniel, Thailand

Its our 5th stay at the DoY. Truly friendly welcome every time. Real old pub with good ales, roaring fire and great pub grub. (For those that don't know the pub & Iddesleigh is the birthplace of the War Horse story.)

Charles, United Kingdom

The staff were friendly but the place could do with being updated

Linda, United Kingdom

Friendly local traditional pub, Phil traveled alone this time and made to feel very welcome. Food and choices of real ale very good. No doubt we will be back again whilst we are waiting for our cottage to be renovated in a neighbouring village.

Angela, United Kingdom

Great food in the bar in the evening and a very friendly host - just what you need when travelling by yourself

Karen, United Kingdom

The staff were pleasant and the pub is attractive old-world village type.

Sean, United Kingdom

Great history lesson! Cute little Inn. Warm and welcoming.

Carole, United Kingdom

9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Stunning location. Great food at pub and friendly atmosphere. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay again.”

Charlotte United Kingdom
“The Duke of York is a fantastic, 'proper and real' old pub in a tiny hamlet. We stayed on a Saturday night mid Sept and it was nice and busy with locals and other visitors. ”

Simon United Kingdom
“Rustic, local pub. Excellent location and easy to find with sat nav. Friendly staff and locals! Breakfast was included and great.”

Natalie United Kingdom
“Nice comfy accomodation , friendly staff and really nice food all at a bargain price .”

Daniel Thailand
“Its our 5th stay at the DoY. Truly friendly welcome every time. Real old pub with good ales, roaring fire and great pub grub. ”

Charles United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly but the place could do with being updated”

Linda United Kingdom
“Friendly local traditional pub, Phil traveled alone this time and made to feel very welcome. Food and choices of real ale very good. ”

Angela United Kingdom
“Great food in the bar in the evening and a very friendly host - just what you need when travelling by yourself”

Karen United Kingdom
“The staff were pleasant and the pub is attractive old-world village type.”

Sean United Kingdom
“Great history lesson! Cute little Inn. Warm and welcoming.”

Carole United Kingdom

An historic inn that helped inspire the book War Horse, the rooms at the Duke of York are attached to one of the most famous pubs in Devon. Parking is available nearby, and free WiFi is accessible throughout.

Duke of York is a 15th century inn overlooking Dartmoor. Rooms feature classic features such as exposed wooden beams, alongside modern conveniences including flat-screen TVs, heating and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom features both a bath and shower.

A full English breakfast is included in the room rate. The attached pub/restaurant offers home-cooked meals using local produce where possible, including Mid Devon Ruby Red beef and organic vegetables. The Duke of York has been voted one of the best country pubs in the UK by the Good Pub Guide 2014.

The Tarka Trail runs from the North Devon coast to the South Devon coast, and passes close to the Duke of York. Stafford Moor offers fishing and is 2 miles from the property, while walking opportunities at Dartmoor and Halsdon Nature Reserve are within easy reach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks

Ashbury Golf Club
8.7 miles
Lundy Island
13.8 miles
Castle Drogo
14.7 miles
Lydford Castle
15.1 miles
Royal North Devon Golf Club
15.4 miles
Westward Ho!
15.7 miles

Closest Airports

Exeter International Airport
28.3 miles
Cardiff Airport
48 miles
Newquay Airport
50.8 miles

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“Fabulous food, location, people”

Sharon

United Kingdom

“Absolute amazing weekend away, amazing staff amazing location.”

Louise

United Kingdom

“Lovely unspoiled pub in a beautiful location with really friendly staff and locals. Comfortable and spacious room too.”

Leila

United Kingdom

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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Staff9.5
Facilities8.2
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7

Value for money8.9
Location8.9
Free WiFi7.7

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“The Duke of York is a fantastic, 'proper and real' old pub in a tiny hamlet. We stayed on a Saturday night mid Sept and it was nice and busy with locals and other visitors. Great selection of Real Ales and the food was excellent. The cooked breakfast was lovely... superb bacon! If you like sanitised, modern 'squared off', soulless places with the 'faked' driftwood etc look then this probably isn't for you. The Duke of York is the real deal... It's a Gem!”

Simon

“Its our 5th stay at the DoY. Truly friendly welcome every time. Real old pub with good ales, roaring fire and great pub grub. (For those that don't know the pub & Iddesleigh is the birthplace of the War Horse story.)”

Charles

“Friendly local traditional pub, Phil traveled alone this time and made to feel very welcome. Food and choices of real ale very good. No doubt we will be back again whilst we are waiting for our cottage to be renovated in a neighbouring village.”

Angela

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Reviewed: February 26, 2019

Daniel
Thailand

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice comfy accomodation , friendly staff and really nice food all at a bargain price .

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 1, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very comfortable. Sheets and towels all had that 'just washed' , fresh fragrance. Breakfast was superb. Can recommend the smoked kippers and the full English. Pub has convivial atmosphere.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Charles
United Kingdom
9.6

“Returning to one of our favorite places”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The weather - but not much you can do about that - on the plus side it just gives an even better excuse to stay in the pub :-)
Its our 5th stay at the DoY. Truly friendly welcome every time. Real old pub with good ales, roaring fire and great pub grub. (For those that don't know the pub & Iddesleigh is the birthplace of the War Horse story.)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Eileen
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very quaint , food amazing !!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Vickie
United Kingdom
8.3

“Old fashioned pub in countryside position with old style welcome”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
it could have been cleaner and could do with decorating
Staff were warm and friendly

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Kate
United Kingdom
8.8

“Lovely country pub, awesome food and a fab place to stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wi-Fi strength in room a bit weak in some areas of the room.
Really friendly staff and awesome food.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Linda
United Kingdom
7.5

“It was only one night could do with updating and showers put in”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar was really old and run down
The staff were friendly but the place could do with being updated

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Angela
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely Local Traditional Pub and B&B”
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Friendly local traditional pub, Phil traveled alone this time and made to feel very welcome. Food and choices of real ale very good. No doubt we will be back again whilst we are waiting for our cottage to be renovated in a neighbouring village.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
8.8

“Friendly place to stay with great food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
If you have mobility issues then the staircase up to the bedrooms could be an issue - but its an old building so not unexpected!
Great food in the bar in the evening and a very friendly host - just what you need when travelling by yourself

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Sean
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms across from the pub where I was staying stank of paraffin or similar.
The staff were pleasant and the pub is attractive old-world village type.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

michaelbunegar
United Kingdom
10

“wonerful country pub with good atmosphere, excellent food and superb beer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
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food excellent and beers superb

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Carole
United Kingdom
7.1

“Quirky and memorable!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great history lesson! Cute little Inn. Warm and welcoming.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Yvonne
United Kingdom
9.2

“Unspoilt Traditional Country Pub - Dog Friendly”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Squeaky bed, but get that it is a very old bed which suits the room, still slept well after plenty of food and beer.....
Staff and everyone, whether local or visitors were all very friendly. We traveled with 3 well behaved dogs and this was not a problem, the room was plenty big enough for all of us. Food was good and generally just a very enjoyable 2 night stay away. Will definitely go back when in the area. Pub is lovely and kept all of it's charm and character and luckily hasn't had a makeover (and I hope it never will). It's rustic charm, nooks, crannies, open fires and beams all make it a delightful place to relax and unwind

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 1, 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.9

“value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Tables a bit higher so I could get my knees under better
bed comfy

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 1, 2018

Richard
United Kingdom
10

“A wonderful old place, yet with modern attitude to customer service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in September 2018

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