Bickley Mill Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Newton Abbot

The Bickley Mill Inn's on-site restaurant serves dishes created by trained chefs using locally sourced ingredients, as praised by guests for its fish and steak options. The dinner menu includes smoked haddock and salmon fish cakes, a Homity Pie, and a selection of local ciders, ales, and beers. Breakfast runs from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., offering a cooked full English alongside granola, fruit, and croissants.

The hotel offers recently refurbished en suite rooms, each individually named such as the Riviera room with a private balcony overlooking the hillside. The Salcombe room provides garden views where rabbits can be seen at dawn and dusk, while the Owl room features a small outdoor space for listening to owls at night. All rooms include quality bedding and a private bathroom, with some offering a walk-in shower or a bath.

The Bickley Mill Inn offers bespoke wedding coordination services and exclusive-use venue options for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and evening receptions. The Millers Room can be transformed from ceremony to breakfast to dance floor within hours, and a wedding package includes decor setup and a barbecue option. Guests have held weddings for 50-100 guests, with the venue providing a bridal suite, on-site accommodation, and a dedicated wedding planner.

The hotel provides a children's menu with popular options and high chairs available for young diners during weddings and meals. Outdoor grassy areas offer space for children to run around, and the garden has decked seating and log fires for cooler evenings. The property is family-owned and has a relaxed atmosphere where guests reported children enjoying the grounds and the rabbit sightings.

Set in the Stoneycombe valley, the inn is 15 minutes by car from Newton Abbot, Torquay, and Totnes, with easy access to Dartmoor National Park for outdoor activities. The property features a large free car park, an electric vehicle charging station, and accessible parking with a ramp for wheelchair users. Outside areas include decked gardens with palm trees, multiple seating zones, and three log fires inside for winter warmth.

History: 13th-century flour mill with rustic charm

Dining: Locally sourced gastropub menu with chef specials

Weddings: Dedicated coordinator & exclusive-use venue package

Family: Children's menu, high chairs, grassy play areas

Location: 15 min from Newton Abbot, Torquay, Totnes, Dartmoor

Parking: Large free car park & EV charging station