Okehampton Hotels: Where to Stay in Devon

Okehampton is a small Devon market town on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The list of hotels in Okehampton is short, so this guide covers every property we could confirm, flags the gaps, and removes old names we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Always phone ahead to confirm rooms, times and opening days before you travel.

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Where to Stay in Okehampton, Devon

The Fountain Inn, Fore Street

The Fountain Inn sits on Fore Street, postcode EX20 1AP. Expedia describes the property as an inn near Dartmoor National Park. The Museum of Dartmoor Life is about a three-minute walk away, and Okehampton Castle is about a 15-minute walk.

Expedia lists check-in from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM. Listed amenities include free parking, a free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and bar, a garden, a meeting room and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The premises are smoke-free.

The Campaign for Real Ale lists the building as the Fountain Hotel. The listing shows six en-suite rooms, a real fire, a garden, live music, a function room and a separate restaurant. The same listing says well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. A booking site lists the Fountain Inn with no pets allowed. Because the sources disagree, phone before you bring a dog. We did not find a confirmed phone number, so use the Expedia link above to contact the property.

Who suits the Fountain Inn? Walkers who want a pub with rooms close to the museum and the town centre will find the location handy. Light sleepers should ask about live music nights before booking.

The White Hart Hotel, Fore Street

The White Hart Hotel is a JD Wetherspoon pub with rooms, at Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HD. The phone number is 01837 658533. The pub page lists Wi-Fi, TV screens and baby changing facilities. Rooms are bookable through the Wetherspoon hotels site.

The pub opens at 7:00 AM and closes at midnight Monday to Thursday and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday the pub closes at 1:00 AM. Under-18s may be on the premises only between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM. Families should plan around this rule.

The pub page does not list the number of rooms, check-in and check-out times, parking, accessibility or the pet policy. Call 01837 658533 to confirm each detail. A Tripadvisor listing describes a historic building with updated bathrooms above the pub. Expect some bar noise on busy nights, and ask for a quieter room when you book.

Travelodge Okehampton Sourton Cross, a Roadside Option

Readers who search for motels in Okehampton are really looking for a roadside lodge. We found no true motel in town. The closest match is the Travelodge Okehampton Sourton Cross, at Sourton Cross, Okehampton, EX20 4LY. The phone number is 08719 846048.

Travelodge says the hotel stands on the A30 at the junction with the A386. The page places the hotel about four miles west of Okehampton and 28 miles northwest of Plymouth. Guests need a car, because the hotel is outside the town.

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Early check-in and late check-out are available for an extra charge. Staff are on site around the clock. All double rooms have king-size beds, and every room has tea and coffee facilities. Cots, hair dryers and irons are available on request, subject to stock. Pet-friendly rooms are offered.

Wi-Fi gives 30 minutes free per 24 hours, with longer access for a fee. Free parking is limited and works first come, first served. A coffee shop opens at 6:00 AM as a separate venue, and reception sells snacks and drinks all day and night.

Accessible rooms are on the ground floor. The hotel has no lift, and the accessible rooms have no wet room facilities. Disabled parking for guests is about 100 yards from the building.

Hotels in Okehampton Near Dartmoor: Hostel and Country Inns

Several useful beds sit just outside the centre or in nearby villages. We list each with a note on how well we could confirm the details.

YHA Okehampton

YHA Okehampton lists its address as Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EW. The phone number is 0345 260 2791. Reception runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. The hostel offers shared dormitory beds, private rooms and private en-suite rooms. Camping pitches, cabins and whole-building hire are also listed.

The facilities include a breakfast cafe, evening meals, a licensed bar, a self-catering kitchen, free parking, cycle hire and a cycle workshop. The hostel is wheelchair accessible and sits near a bus stop and a train station. Guests share a lounge, a games room and a library.

Pets are not allowed, except on the campsite or during whole-hostel hire. Assistance dogs are welcome, but tell the hostel at booking. The YHA page gives no check-in or check-out times, so confirm both by phone.

The Oxenham Arms, South Zeal

The Oxenham Arms stands in South Zeal, Okehampton, EX20 2JT. The phone number is 01837 840244. The hotel lists five rooms, all with breakfast and all four-poster or king-size. Guests must be back by 11:00 PM.

The building is a Grade II star listed former Benedictine monastery. The hotel says the bar was first licensed in 1477. Food is served from 12:00 to 2:30 PM and from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The hotel is open to the public six days a week, but the site does not name the closed day. Ask when you call.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the bar and gardens. Dogs are not allowed in the rooms. Parking is free, and the hotel offers free overnight bike storage. No check-in or check-out times appear on the site, so confirm both.

The Tors Inn, Belstone

The Tors Inn is a pub in Belstone, EX20 1QZ. The Campaign for Real Ale lists one en-suite family room and one en-suite king-size room, both on a bed and breakfast basis. A Tripadvisor listing also shows the property. Two listings support the rooms, but we found no official site. Treat this as unconfirmed and phone before you plan a stay.

The listed hours run from noon to 10:00 PM on Monday, noon to 11:00 PM Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Food hours are shorter. A Sunday check-in may be difficult, so ask the pub in advance.

The Highwayman Inn, Sourton

The Highwayman Inn is in Sourton, EX20 4HN. The phone number is 01837 861243. The Campaign for Real Ale lists five rooms, four of them en-suite. The listing describes a 13th-century inn on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, run by the same family for about sixty years.

When we checked, the listing showed the pub closed for now and due to reopen on a Thursday at noon. The listing also says hours may change with the seasons. Phone before you book, and confirm the rooms are in use. We found no second source for room details, so treat this listing as unconfirmed.

Lydford House Is Not in Okehampton

Our old guide called Lydford House a Georgian townhouse in the centre of Okehampton. We could not verify this. Lydford House uses the postcode EX20 4AU and stands in the village of Lydford. A booking listing says Okehampton is about a 15-minute drive away and Lydford Gorge is a 15-minute walk.

The history is also unclear. A trade report from 2014 says the hotel closed in 2013, sold at auction in September 2014 and planned to reopen as a bed and breakfast. A Campaign for Real Ale listing shows a four-star hotel with the phone number 01822 820345. The same listing gives mixed signals about bar access for non-residents. Listings also disagree on the size of the grounds. We could not confirm the property is taking guests today. Call before you plan around this stay.

The Sportsman’s Country Inn Is Dropped

Our earlier guide listed a Sportsman’s Country Inn in Belstone. We found no such property in Belstone. The Tors Inn is the Belstone pub with rooms. One Sportsman’s Inn appeared in a listing with a PL21 postcode, which is a different place. We removed the entry rather than guess.

Where to Stay Near Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle is run by English Heritage and sits at Castle Lodge, Okehampton, EX20 1JA. The site lists daily opening from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Opening depends on volunteers, so the castle may close at short notice. Check the English Heritage page on the day of your visit.

Hugh Courtenay developed the castle into a palatial home in the 14th century. The ruins run from the keep mound to the tall gatehouse. Turner and other Romantic painters drew inspiration from the scene. Visitors face steps, a steep climb to the keep and uneven ground, so wear sturdy shoes. Dogs on leads are welcome.

English Heritage says the town centre is about a mile from the castle, with pubs, cafes, shops and public toilets. Free parking lies about 100 metres from the entrance on a country lane with no pavement. The Fountain Inn is the only property above with a sourced walking time to the castle, at about 15 minutes.

The Museum of Dartmoor Life and Other Stops

The Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton runs a seasonal schedule. Its 2026 season opened on 16 March, with opening Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM until the beginning of November. Expect closed days in winter. Check dartmoorlife.org.uk before you plan a visit between November and March. The museum also hosts a tourist information centre.

Dartmoor National Park surrounds the town. YHA lists on-site archery, bushcraft, climbing and cycling, plus off-site rock climbing, canoeing and gorge scrambling. The Dartmoor cream tea challenge is a 63-mile route past 16 cafes. We did not verify any route times, so plan walks with a current map and the weather forecast.

How to Choose Between Okehampton Hotels and Inns

Choose a town base if you want to walk to the castle and the museum. The Fountain Inn and the White Hart Hotel both sit on Fore Street. Both are pubs with rooms, so noise is possible.

Choose the Travelodge if you drive and want a predictable roadside stay on the A30 with 24-hour reception. Choose YHA Okehampton for a budget bed, group stays or outdoor activities. Choose the Oxenham Arms for a historic four-poster stay in South Zeal. Choose the Tors Inn or the Highwayman Inn for a village pub night, but confirm opening first.

Travelers who need step-free access should call each property. Only the YHA page lists wheelchair access, and the Travelodge page states its accessible rooms are on the ground floor with no lift.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the official pages for the White Hart Hotel, Travelodge, YHA Okehampton, the Oxenham Arms and Okehampton Castle. We used Expedia, the Campaign for Real Ale pub listings, Tripadvisor and booking site listings as second sources. We read a 2026 local news report for the museum season.

Confirmed by two or more sources: the Fountain Inn, the White Hart Hotel, Travelodge Sourton Cross, YHA Okehampton and the Oxenham Arms. Single detailed source or unconfirmed: the Tors Inn, the Highwayman Inn and Lydford House. We could not confirm room counts for the White Hart, check-in times for the YHA, the Oxenham Arms, the Tors Inn and the Highwayman Inn, or a phone number for the Fountain Inn.

Tripadvisor also lists other stays in the area, including bed and breakfasts, guest houses, farm stays and cottages. We did not verify these, so we do not recommend them here. We quote no prices and give no drive times beyond those named above.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Okehampton are few, but the choices cover most plans. Pick the Fountain Inn or the White Hart Hotel for a base in town, the Travelodge for a drive-up stay, YHA Okehampton for a budget or group stay, and the Oxenham Arms for a historic night in South Zeal. Phone before you book, because several listings leave out room counts, check-in times or opening days. Use the Expedia link above to compare current availability for your dates.

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