Title: The Old School Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Old School Guest House Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Buckland Abbey ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901200/901172/88a720a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901200/901172/b4161651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premier Double Room, Ensuite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901200/901172/b8d3020c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901200/901172/ead55415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901200/901172/7aebcdc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Old School Guest House, near Buckland Abbey, offers a garden terrace, restaurant meals, and in-room WiFi. Guests enjoy free self parking and barbecue grills. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYelverton-Hotels-The-Old-School-Guest-House.h901172.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYelverton-Hotels-The-Old-School-Guest-House.h901172.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.51166%2C-4.10028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Qs_ckyhT90VoLUo82X8SWkhcLU=) Whitchurch Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, England, PL20 7TT #### What's nearby - Dartmoor National Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km - Tavistock Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.9 km - Buckland Abbey - 10 min drive - 6.1 km - Derriford Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.3 km - University of Plymouth - 19 min drive - 18.7 km #### Getting around - Bere Alston Station - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stannary Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Burrator Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Rock Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Whitchurch Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Leaping Salmon - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Old School Guest House Guesthouse near University of Plymouth Located close to Buckland Abbey, The Old School Guest House provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises - Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts major credit cards ### Property is also known as Old School Guest House Yelverton Old School Guest House Guesthouse Yelverton Old School Yelverton The Old School Yelverton The Old School Guest House Yelverton The Old School Guest House Guesthouse The Old School Guest House Guesthouse Yelverton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School Guest House pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at The Old School Guest House? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School Guest House? > Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Old School Guest House? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 35 (subject to availability). ### Where is The Old School Guest House located? > Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Buckland Abbey and within 12 mi (20 km) of Brent Tor and University of Plymouth. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School Guest House Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell K. Sep 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage Very nice cottage, friendly hosts. ##### Russell K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GerardSargeant May 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities People were fantastic. Cooked breakfast was first class. ##### GerardSargeant Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian, Basildon Oct 22, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely place to stay. Made to feel welcome. Maxine and Chris took the time to chat and just went above and beyond. ##### Gillian Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam, Worcestershire Sep 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable b&b in Horrabridge Devon Enjoyable 3 night stay. Friendly welcome. Given information for b&b and the local area. Useful knowledge of places to eat. Room clean and comfortable. Excellent power shower. We only required a continental breakfast which was more than adequate. I succumbed to scrambled eggs on last morning- for me - perfect. Would certainly recommend it and stay again if we visited the area again. ##### Pam Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria Aug 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A homely B&B The room was well equipped, a little homely for me as I’m more used to hotel stays however it was a pleasant stop over in a small village. Breakfast was locally sourced and very good. It was quiet and I had a good nights sleep. A good internet connection. The hostess was very friendly and knowledgable about the local area. ##### Victoria Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 21, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice peaceful place to stay In normal weather this would be a comfortable room to stay in but with the high temperatures it was quite difficult to sleep even though a fan had been provided. Good place to stay if you want a lovely cooked breakfast. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Becky Jun 5, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was a beautiful room, but we couldn’t check in until 5, so we decided to eat on the way, and then had a phone call to say owner was going shopping! So we wouldn’t be able to get in until after 7.15 pm. luckily she had changed her mind when we arrived but we anticipated sitting in the car for half an hour waiting, we had specifically booked to attend a party in the village so it was a nuisance. But the room was really lovely, though the shower was faulty and difficult to use. I wouldn’t go there again, but I guess I visited on an off day. ##### Becky Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 31, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent, quality of breakfast very good. Would recommend this venue and will be using it again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin Oct 17, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely building in a quiet village Lovely building in a quiet village only a short drive from Tavistock, friendly hosts and spotless room. Cooked breakfast was great ##### Benjamin ### 6/10 Okay #### Daniel, Warrington Jul 18, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness #### A mixed review... We stayed here as we were attending a wedding in Tavistock. As we were travelling down from Manchester we called ahead to ask if there was any way we could check in early to get ready for the wedding - not an unreasonable request. We were met with a pretty rude response from a gentleman asking exactly what time we would be there as they had to go out! As we were travelling 300 miles, we could only provide an estimate! Once we arrived at the guest house, fearing the worst, we were met by the lady owner who was extremely polite and accommodating... if only she'd picked up the phone! The room was small but perfectly functional with excellent tea, coffee and water facilities. The room didnt have any air conditioning (nor did we expect it) and as the weather was extremely warm, the room soon became stuffy. Breakfast was only served between 07:30 and 08:30, which even for a guesthouse is tight, however the food was very good and the service was excellent. ##### Daniel ### 10/10 Excellent #### stewart, melbourne Jul 14, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely building in a wonderful quiet setting Had a terrific time walking over the moors and finding wild ponies and sheep during our long walks. ##### stewart ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward, Huddersfield Jun 23, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderfully welcoming and full of character We stayed in the self contained self catering part of the Old School House, there are also a number of rooms in a part of the building for B&B . The place is amazing. It is a brilliant conversion of an old building into modern accommodation that doesn't lower any of its charm. The inside is immaculate with fully equipped lounge & kitchen, and 2 roomy bedrooms. Basically it really feels like a home for your stay, not just a temporary lodging. Only slight issue is phone signal and WiFi, both of which can be a bit flaky, but when you see the walls of the building you can understand why! The School House is on the edge of some lovely scenery, and there are great walks in the area. Just a couple of minutes stroll to the very small centre of Horrabridge but in a car you're only 10 mins away from much bigger places if you want to stock up or want to try other things. Being right on the edge of Dartmoor means you can drive to unspoilt nature easily and walk as far you can manage. But be warned… some of the roads are badly single lane tracks, so if you're not a confident driver, stick to main routes only! Finally I must say that Maxine who owns the place is brilliant. So welcoming and friendly, and genuinely seems to be interested in your holiday plans and will offer any and every idea possible to help you enjoy the area. Is easy to understand why they get so many repeat visitors - I hope to be one too! ##### Edward ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 5, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great breakfasts, perfect night of sleep Nice place, hosts can't do enough for you and as professional caterers the food is excellent, and locally sourced. WiFi is not a strong point here but they do make that clear when you arrive. We had little bathroom down a small corridor but they provided bathrobes so that was fine, and it was private to us. Nice place! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Carol and David Sep 8, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quiet and comfortable Our room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfasts were good. As we had a car, the location wasn't a problem. The hostess was friendly. ##### Carol and David ### 10/10 Excellent #### liam Mar 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### liam ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 20, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels.d178276.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunset at the Palms Resort - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Negril-Hotels-Sunset-At-The-Palms-Resort-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h1095763.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Bonnet-Creek.h1547308.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [The Malcolm Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-The-Malcolm-Hotel-By-CLIQUE.h19460361.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dawson City](https://www.expedia.ca/Dawson-City-Hotels.d3918.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/lax/edmonton-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fco/vancouver-to-rome) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yeg/toronto-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Lincoln (YFC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yfc/hamilton-to-fredericton) > > [Flights from Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/178314/flights-from-toronto) > > [Flights from St. John's (YYT) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyt/yyc/st-johns-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/buf/fll/buffalo-to-fort-lauderdale) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Harry-Reid-Intl.d5456204.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Scotiabank Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotiabank-Arena-Downtown-Toronto.d6072449.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Florida Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Florida.d211.Destination-Travel-Guides)