The Palk Arms
The Palk Arms descritpion
The Palk Arms is a 16th Century Free House, situated 2 miles from Bovey Tracey, within Dartmoor National Park. This relaxed pub has locally brewed real ales and great wines, plus there is a dining area with views across the Teign Valley.
All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom.
There is a shared lounge at the property and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Breakfast is a self-service toast and cereal meal or a cooked-to-order full English.
You can engage in various activities, such as golfing and horse riding. Torquay is 11.8 miles from The Palk Arms, while Plymouth is 27.3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 13 miles from the property.
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Facilities of The Palk Arms
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Fishing | Darts | Horseback Riding
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Snack Bar
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Shared Lounge/TV Area
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | Designated Smoking Area
Reviews for The Palk Arms
Review 1：Very cramped en suite shower room. Bed a bit soft for our liking, but everyone's individual with beds. Parking up the road could have been an issue if raining hard.
Review 2：Very friendly and helpful staff. Tasty food, both the evening meal we had there and the inclusive breakfast. View from the back. Historical inn.
Review 3：Very friendly ,happy staff,excellent range of beers, and very good pub food at sensible prices.Our room was recently decorated,comfortable,and very well equipped, with a well fitted out en-suite ,and a good shower. A well run pub,with friendly locals, and a great view from the dining area.
Review 4：The welcome and friendliness of staff. Excellent food and really comfy bed. Very clean bedroom and bathroom. Loved piggy tiles in bathroom ! Stunning views form bedroom.
Review 5：The owners and staff were so friendly and accommodating. We arrived close to the end of when food was being served but they were laid back and told us not to rush. Olive the dog was also lovely! There was also a great selection at breakfast!
Review 6：Check in was late. We had to go away and come back. The bed wasn't very comfortable.
Review 7：The Breakfast room had a good view. Breakfast was served promptly and well presented.
Review 8：XD had realised it was in the park...just hadn't picked up it was at the top of the hill, at the end of one of these narrow alleys in between edges. All good, but as we got there when it was dark we really started laughing thinking we were lost. If you haven't dined, make sure to get there by 10 :-) (pub's kitchen shuts afterwards and we didn't see any alternative locally)
Review 9：Really lovely place, friendly people, nice room, stunning views, a real 16th century pub...and some of the best dry humour ever scribbled on the beams!
Review 10：Hot water slightly temperamental but not enough to spoil stay
Review 11：Friendly helpful staff.Great atmosphere.Comfy large room ,big bed. Food basic but very tasty.Lovely real ales
Review 12：We regret only booking 2 nights.
Review 13：Amazing staff, incredible food, amazing location to get away from our busy lifestyle, and gorgeous hikes up the country side.
Review 14：Was a little tricky to get up & down stairs which couldn't be helped. Was a funny smell in bathroom at first, not horrid but not nice either smelt a bit like kebab. Clothes hanging rail bit high if your on short side in height. Personally would have liked the shower water to be a little hotter.
Review 15：Really lovely staff, views & food- can't fault at all. Nice big bed, great shower. Very clean.
Review 16：Friendly patron and hostess, staff and village residents. The dinner and breakfast were excellent. Excellent views from the dining room. Sensible food and drink prices.
Review 17：Not too keen on the Long and winding roads and not within walking distance to another
Review 18：Fantastic atmosphere with a great landlord and landlady (with very good sense of humour) loved our stay
Review 19：The friendly hosts the local knowledge the fun they have together as "locals" We really enjoyed the experience, especially the local dogs being part of the fun
Review 20：Would have preferred a cooked breakfast even if I had to pay extra.
Review 21：Small, comfortable, clean and friendly. Good evening meal which was excellent value for money. Far better than having to fight through the traffic to get to Torquay.
Review 22：Bathroom and bed could be a little big bigger
Review 23：Lovely little room right above a picturesque pub with stunning views over Dartmoor National Park, friendly staff and great atmosphere
Review 24：fantastic location, friendly staff, reasonable price and the breakfast was as good as it gets in the UK, even had their home made jams. highly recommended
Review 25：Walking through the pub when people were in it to access upstairs felt a bit odd but everyone was very friendly
Review 26：Quiet rural location. Pub with a lot of character. Wonderful views over the valley made breakfast a very pleasurable experience. Despite room being over a pub there was no intrusive noise. The staff were very welcoming. We only spent one night but I'm sure it would be a good base for a local walking holiday
Review 27：I didn't like that we could only stay one night due to other arrangements
Review 28：We were made to feel very welcome, we had a meal which was excellent for quality and value for money. The best bed I've ever slept in the room although small was spotless as was the en suite .
Review 29：Really pretty village location,friendly staff and locals were all very welcoming.The atmosphere was lovely and would love to return for another stay! Nothing negative to say about it at all.Highly recommend to all.
Review 30：Nice people. Very welcoming. Nice bedrooms. And a very sweet country cottage with a magnificent sight on a beautiful Devonshire valley! Perfect for a resting happy stay!
Review 31：Village reached by single track road for c 3 miles or so, car Pakistan available on village parking about 50 m from the pub. Dog friendly we had 2 small dogs with us. Lovely local atmosphere in very peaceful rural setting. Meal in the small restaurant was good home made cooking.
Review 32：Nothing!
Review 33：Warm welcome. Very friendly & helpful staff. Good food & choice of menu. Cider like you have never tasted before! A real, old, traditional local pub with a wonderful atmosphere. Off the beaten track. Characteristic old building. A place to relax. Easy access to lots of lovely places, especially walks.
Review 34：Beautiful location, lovely rooms with beds you did not want to leave in the morning! Lovely and cosy downstairs and really friendly, welcoming atmosphere by the owners, staff and locals. The views from the palk arms were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed eating our meals overlooking the teign valley. Food was fantastic value for money with lots of choice for dinners so we ate dinner there on the two nights we stayed. Would be happy to return! We enjoyed the breakfast and there's a good amount offered but the option of a cooked breakfast would be nice even if we had to pay a bit more. We especially liked the little touches like cafietieres for your coffee though! Thinking about when we can go back all ready!
Review 35：Breakfast was continental self serve would have preferred a cooked breakfast option. Dog in the dining area at breakfast.
Review 36：Staff helpful and friendly, no intrusions on our privacy, very comfortable bed
Review 37：Unfortunately had to be away early so didn't have time to stay for breakfast.
Review 38：Made very welcome. Good sized room. comfy beds. Bar looked cosy. Good views from restaurant. No hesitation in recommending the Palk Arms for a stay.
Review 39：I was not happy with the fact that the owners dog was constantly under the table whenever we ate. in my book dogs and food do not mix and I believe the dog should be removed from the bar during meal times.
Review 40：Very friendly people. Good evening meal selection and good value food. local people very nice and very helpful.
Review 41：The fact that we arrived late at night and leave early in the morning due to work. we ll be back for sure!
Review 42：Everything. People were really nice, room was nice and cosy and breakfast was great! Nice view from breakfast area.
Review 43：Beautiful location and stunning view. Friendly staff. Proper village pub with lots of local character. Very nice local cider, lovely menu, comfortable and value for money room. Spot on.
Review 44：Driving in the Devon rat runs. Remember to fold in the car mirrors and do not approach through Teign Village. Bell Lane or Clay Lane are easier.
Review 45：Overall experience of staying in a village pub with friendly people and good food.
Review 46：This is exactly what we were looking for. We were looking for an authentic British inn, far in the country, to spend the night in. And we got it there.
Review 47：Nothing
Review 48：Everything, all people there are so friendly. Food was nice with a awesome view from restaurant~ self service breakfast are plenty of choices. The mattress is comfortable.
Review 49：It was unfortunate that the electric shower did not work and that the chips were soggy, but I would forgive that as the staff more than made up for it.
Review 50：Staff and the room
Review 51：Not the owners' fault but narrow roads to get there - I'm terrified of them! Wouldn't put me off returning though.
Review 52：Stayed here mid-week during a break away in Devon. Arrived and the owners Jane and Ivan were very welcoming (as was Olive the dog!). Our room was very quirky which we loved. Free wi-fi was offered and we could refill our tea, coffee, sugar etc as we wished. We had an evening meal here (steak night) which was tremendous value for money and the desserts were so tasty. Breakfast was a do-it-yourself affair which suited us down to the ground. We had cereal, toast, coffee, croissants and there was fruit and yoghurts also available. My other half was slightly worried when we checked the website out to read about the ghosts but I don't think we encountered anything supernatural! All of this for £45 (not including dinner obviously!) - a real bargain. The owners have only offered B and B for a short time but if they carry on like that - they're on to a winner. Would highly recommend.
Review 53：Only a minor - the bed seemed new but was nevertheless a bit on the spongy side for our tastes.
Review 54：The Palk gave us a very happy welcome in an inn that clearly has strong local appeal and a desire to spread that welcome to visitors. The location, quite remote, is also very special for anyone seeking the Devon outdoors. Nice comforting pub food was a bonus - no need to go out again after our day on Dartmoor. Our room, £45pn was also very good value for money.
Review 55：Very friendly service. Good food. The room was perfect and what a bathroom. Just very happy with this choice.
Review 56：The welcome - there wasn't one
Review 57：For our one night the room was perfectly clean but would have liked a comfier bed.
Review 58：Excellent food and drink, friendly people,nice room,good all round atmosphere. Olive was especially entertaining!
Review 59：Staff room view breakfast the welcome ,the customers the full works.
Review 60：It smelled really bad down at the pub during our breakfast.
Review 61：All was excellent
Review 62：The most friendly pub ever, all staff and local were extremely friendly and welcoming
Review 63：Outstanding view from the restaurant
Review 64：Lack of hot water and no compensation for inconvenience. Travel lodge would offer refund for this.
Review 65：Great views comfy room
Review 66：Friendly, good food/beer, good Bar Staff, Chef, Waitress. Excellent Dinner and Breakfast. Reasonanly priced. Comfortable bed.
Review 67：The hotel was quirky with a very good atmosphere in the bar. Staff were polite and very friendly. Room was very good with a magnificent view.
Review 68：No cooked breakfast
Review 69：View from the venue
Review 70：En suite was a touch tight
Review 71：Friendly staff, welcoming, wonderful food, good views
Review 72：everything very good from staff,room ,food ,location hope to stay there in future Many thanks to all
Review 73：Too much out the way for our liking - not even a village shop nearby.
Review 74：Lovely old fashioned pub with fantastic views
Review 75：The roads to the Inn
Review 76：Lovely lication
Review 77：directions not the best
Review 78：pub setting, enjoyed singers on night
Review 79：The best views ever! Great warm and friendly place to stay. We miss Olive the pub dog already. Great breakfast and evening meal
Review 80：No cereal for diabetics.
Review 81：Hospitable homeliness
Review 82：Perhaps more variety for breakfast?
Review 83：Decor in bedroom & shower
Review 84：beautiful location. lovely views and walks. made very welcome by owners, staff and the locals. it is lovely and quiet here.
Review 85：Friendly people, nice clean room, breakfast was lovely, beautiful views
Review 86：nothing
Review 87：It was nice and clean, very friendly staff ,made feel very welcome, paid attention to personal preferences.
Review 88：Breakfast poor
Review 89：Room excellent view great
Review 90：Friendly locals
Review 91：Everything (including Olive's fine nose when it came to knowing when food at been served at a table :-) )
Review 92：the lack of road signs to tell you how to get there
Review 93：not a lot
The Fine Print
Satellite navigation users are advised to use the postcode TQ13 9PW. When you reach the destination, carry on for 2 miles up the hill until you reach the property. The car park can be found on the left hand side 150 feet before the pub.