This charming bed and breakfast occupies an elegant farmhouse dating back to the 1830’s, and is set among an acre of lush green gardens. The town of Okehampton is a 15-minute drive from the property. The three of the four elegantly decorated rooms at Elmfield feature shared bathroom facilities, while the fourth room is en-suite and has a walk-in shower. A bathrobe and slippers are added amenities. TV and ironing facilities are standard. On-site parking at this hotel is free, while, guests can enjoy complimentary hot and cold drinks on request anytime. The garden offers lovely views, while guests can enjoy an outdoor picnic in selected areas. A full-cooked breakfast is served every morning, and is free of charge, while guests will find an array of fine restaurants in Okehampton. Dartmoor National Park is a nine-mile drive from Elmfield, while visitors can enjoy a historic outing to the ruined Okehampton Castle in Devon, which is within close proximity.
It seems that it wasn't anything about the B&B itself, or even its location or outlook, that most impressed guests, but rather the incredibly welcoming and friendly owners. They were described as very chatty, and so guests could learn a great deal of useful information on the surrounding area.
An extraordinary number of guests indicated that the breakfast offered by Elmfield was the highlight of their day. While it was said to be tasty and varied, it was clearly the quantity that most impressed guests. They felt that they hardly needed to bother with lunch.
Whatever tiny problems guests could think of related to the B&B, these all seemed to be swept away by the fact that they felt the room-rates were very good. They reckoned they received excellent value for money.
Of the four rooms, only one has a private bathroom. The rest must share a bathroom. Most guests knew this ahead of time, but still felt that this sort of set up was a bit unusual nowadays, and would have preferred having an en-suite.
Although not mentioned often, it seems that the hotel may be in a mobile phone coverage dead spot. Those who need to keep in touch via mobile should check coverage ahead of time.
A couple of guests pointed out that, for reasons unknown, there were no tea or coffee making facilities in their rooms. They found this to be a strange omission and would have liked the ability to make themselves a quick cuppa in their room with a minimum of fuss.
No, Elmfield doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, Elmfield has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Elmfield provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at Elmfield is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Elmfield is located in Northlew, EX20 3NP, Okehampton, United Kingdom.