The Royal Oak Inn

Delightful old pub with character and a welcoming couple running it. We had an elderly lady with us who they were very helpful with and our dog who was catered for in every way.

Lovely reception received upon arrival. Restaurant was due to close when we got there however, they cooked for us.

Couldn't fault it.

The location was beautiful, peaceful and rural. The owner Judy was very friendly, accommodating and approachable. The room was pleasant and bed linen was fresh and clean. There was complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and toiletries and the towels were fluffy and white. The parking was plentiful and easy to access. We had an evening meal in the pub itself which was absolutely delicious and the portion size was very generous. It was definitely value for money and will definitely be returning.

Although we found almost everything was perfect, I think the only slight niggle was the cleanliness of the shower. There were black marks around the shower base and the shower head needed a bit of a clean. Also I thought there needed to be some additional power points or extensions as we had to unplug the heater to use the kettle.

Quirky room and friendly owner. Decent grub.

We chose this stay purely on price and rating, and to break up a long journey specifically close to Exeter. Dunsford is a lovely little village, and the Royal Oak is at the heart of it. I’d say ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ - the room is basic, but it was clean. The beds were comfy and quality bedding and towels. Judy and Mark were excellent hosts, and the steaks Mark cooked for our evening meal were fantastic. Nice pub to sit in for a few hours and we enjoyed chatting to Mark, Judy and a couple of the locals. We have a dog and they were really dog friendly with a little welcome pack for our pup in the room. Judy recommended a lovely walk which our pup enjoyed.

Nothing - it’s just a shame the pub wasn’t busier as the hosts deserve it to be.