Kestor Inn, Manaton, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon

Ahhh where to start, what a find! We were planning a walk on the moors near Widecombe but didn't want to do the usual Rugglestone or Old Inn (don't get me wrong they're nice, but expensive and busy). Looked at nearby places and found the Kestor Inn. Checked reviews, all looked good so we booked a table. It was probably the best carvery I've had in Devon and beyond. Not to mention the welcoming staff and quick service. £15.95 for a quality carvery is great value these days, especially when other places charge £18/19 a roast. Worth every penny. Atmosphere was perfect, a table next to the fire, two Dartmoor ales on tap and the food was perfection. Two thick slices of quality, local meat (1 beef, 1 pork), plenty of crackling, (knobblies! Which I learned were the beef ends), perfected yorkies, broccoli and cauliflower cheese to die for, and a great selection of well cooked veg including red cabbage, shredded Savoy, swede and carrot mash, carrots and more. Also delicious sausage stuffing and absolutely unreal roast potatoes cooked with whole garlics. I'm salivating reliving the experience. Can't wait to come back again!

Spent 5 nights at the Kestor and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cosy and comfy room, lovely food and well kept Ales. Really friendly staff and a good atmosphere. A great place to base for days across the moors.

when we arrived we received a warm welcome from the owners. We found the room clean light and airy with a great view of Dartmoor. The free internet was really useful and the refitted bathroom was very clean. Downstairs the bar was well stocked with a good range of drinks and snacks. There was a small shop selling a good range of food for visitors and guests also a nice range of professional photos of Dartmoor which would either make a nice wall picture or a gift. The Restaurant was light and airy with lovely views of the surrounding hills. The evening meal was well cooked and very tasty. The breakfast too was lovely with a good selection of fruits and cereals. It was our first visit to the Kestor Inn although I lived in the area when I was a teenager attending the then Heathercombe Brake School at Heatree House in the late 1970's early 1980's. It is now Heatree Activity Centre, still run by the Heathercombe Brake Trust. Dartmoor it's self remains much the same over the years I would recommend visiting local sites such as Hound Tor, Hay Tor, Becky Falls, Jay's Grave, Heatree Activity Centre (by appointment), Higher Heathercombe Centre (by appointment), Widecombe in the Moor, Moretonhamstead, Dartmeet, Princetown with Dartmoor Prison and local town of Bovey Tracey. Local transport is limited so best book a taxi in advance especially in the peak holiday season. Also remember to take waterproof clothing as the weather isn't always fine. Happily the weather was fine and hot when we visited. In the evening we enjoyed a lovely drink in the beer garden after our school reunion. We will certainly be returning to the Kestor Inn as the service and food is outstanding and we would certainly recommend the Kestor Inn if you are staying on or near Dartmoor.

Booked a table on a Monday night. Lovely warm wood burner. Fantastic choice of wine and draught beers. Great choice of specials to choose from. Both opted for the Pork belly from the menu with mash and fresh vegetables. We were not disappointed. Stunning presentation. Hot. Full of flavour and fantastic portion. Shared a homemade Bakewell tart and cream for dessert. Very light and full of flavour.

After fighting my way down very narrow roads (went the wrong way) trying not to scratch the car - I suddenly came 'face to face' with the Kestor Inn. I was so relieved! I received an extremely warm welcome from the landlord and was shown to my room on the first floor - large, clean & well furnished. All the electric points I could wish floor and an en Suite bathroom - Now I was smiling! A note on the table gave instructions regarding the free wifi (which worked perfectly). Quick change and down to dinner- glass of house red wine at the bar (delicious) while I studied the small but very well balanced menu- all home cooked raj by the Landlady! The meal was excellent - I chose a 10oz rump steak - medium rare - it was huge, extremely tender, cooked to perfection and VERY tasty- garnished with triple cooked fresh chips, grilled tomato, fresh mushrooms & onion rings. The next morning I had the inclusive breakfast - unusually good- everything one could wish for. I just hope I have reason to be in the area again in the not too distant future.

It was excellent, staff very friendly, and the meals were exceptional, room very comfortable and a great view, would definitely recommend it to family and friends.