The Horn of Plenty

From the moment you arrive at The Horn of Plenty, you’re wrapped in the sheer beauty of its surroundings — think rolling hills, lush greenery, and the kind of peaceful silence that instantly slows time. The scenery alone is worth the visit, but what truly sets this place apart is everything else. The food is nothing short of exceptional. We chose the tasting menu, and every course was a revelation — inventive, delicious, and full of local flavour. It's a must-try experience for anyone visiting. Each dish is a perfect balance of creativity and comfort, showcasing the finest local ingredients. The wine pairing was outstanding also. The rooms are immaculate. Spotlessly clean, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly comfortable, they offer the perfect retreat after a day of indulgence. Every detail has clearly been considered to ensure a relaxing stay. What ties it all together is the staff. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, they make you feel like more than just a guest — you’re part of something special. The staff went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome. They were wonderfully warm and accommodating with our daughters — leaving a game of croquet in the garden especially for them and even leaving a cookie in the room, which absolutely made their day Whether you’re celebrating something or just need a proper escape, The Horn of Plenty is a gem that delivers on every front. It’s rare to find somewhere that blends luxury, personality, and genuine hospitality so seamlessly. We can’t wait to return.

Our second visit to this fabulous place. In the most glorious location with wonderful views, also access to places of interest such as Lydford Gorge, Devil’s Cauldron, Cotehele, Buckland Abbey, Tavistock and Dartmoor. This time we had the Gourmet three night stay. We had a very friendly warm greeting. Our ground floor room, described as ‘cosy’ was more than adequate size with every comfort, the balcony was lovely to sit on in the sunshine, with the views to behold. The food and service were outstanding. Sitting enjoying the views. The flavours and presentation were exquisite. Breakfasts too were delicious. A special shout out to the lovely Sarah. We really loved our stay and are looking forward to the next one.

The most appalling stay ever. We booked for the very expensive Christmas Stay and it was the worst Hotel stay we have ever experienced. We wanted lunch on Christmas Eve and were told this was unavailable as the entire restaurant had been booked out by the Management with non-residents. These non-residents then took over the lounges etc -so the guests arriving for their "Christmas Stay" were all shoved into the small dining room. Christmas Day was also utterly ruined - as yet again - the restaurant was crammed to the gunnels with non-residents - who also took over the lounges again. The Christmas Day lunch was a fiasco. The food was mediocre, the delay betwen courses long. The breakfasts were not fit for purpose. Overcooked. One resident ordered porridge which was so hard she turned the bowl upside down and it stayed put! The Room was not a success. No mini bar/fridge. You could not access the dressing table as the wardrobe was right in front of it - and the two occasional chairs were only fit for children to sit in. We wrote to the owner of the hotel with a complete review of the stay - and asking for some kind of compensation. We said we would be happy to withhold any media reviews until he had a chance to reply. As yet he was not even bothered to reply let alone apologise. The moral of this story is whilst the staff are good, the location obviously superb, etc - never but never book a stay if there is a Wedding and/or event - as the priority will be on this rather than the paying in-house residents. Needless to say we will never be staying there again and never recomending it to anyone.