Brown's Hotel, Tavistock (Dartmoor)

Our 17th Century Coaching Inn has recently been refashioned into a stylish town house hotel, brasserie and wine bar.

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Facilities Free broadband access Sky Television DVD library DVD player Food and Drinks Restaurant Continental breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Introduction

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Dartmoor National Park in the ancient market town of Tavistock, this 17th Century Coaching Inn has recently been refashioned into a stylish town house hotel, brasserie and wine bar where pure English elegance mixes easily with the feel of a friendly country house.

Surrounded by the splendour of Devon’s fascinating landscape, Browns Hotel is superbly located in the centre of this historic town alongside a wealth of individual shops and the thriving pannier market offering stalls full of antiques and crafts, elegant foods, flowers and much more.

Browns is a chic boutique Town & Country Hotel. Lovingly restored, it has the utmost charm with comfortable armchairs and exposed brickwork. You will find an enchanting blend of the conventional and traditional throughout the property, and be charmed on arrival by the welcoming staff and warm atmosphere that is optimised by Brown’s.

History to the present day

Formerly a 17th Century coaching inn, this is the oldest licensed premises in Tavistock and was rebuilt by the seventh Duke of Bedford on the site of an earlier hostelry. Recently totally refurbished with loving care, Browns is full of charm and is the perfect base for exploring and touring the beautiful countryside and pretty villages of Devon and Cornwall.

The courtyard is an ideal setting for relaxing in the sun, with a meal from our superb lunch menu, or while away the hours in our airy conservatory near the fresh water well around which the original coaching inn was built. This Roman well was uncovered during the major refurbishment of Browns Hotel in 2000AD. It was a holy well for the Benedictine Abbey of Tavistock which was founded by Ordgar, Earl of Devon. Mention is made of the well when owned by John Ffytz in 1597.

Filtered spring water from the well is served both still and carbonated at Browns. Over a thousand years ago travellers and monks from the nearby abbey enjoyed refreshment from this well and today its water is provided in bottles. Today Browns Hotel spring water is bottled and sold all over the Great Britain.

Food and Drinks

At Browns Hotel we believe Champagne and fine wine should be enjoyed not just on special occasions but on any occasion – Browns Hotel is fast becoming the place to drink Champagne with friends and colleagues.

A unique wine list, exciting, modern and classic cocktails – together with a range of premium sprits and beers.

Our award winning chefs have a passion for food and create “Excellence on a plate”, producing a delicate balance of English fare and a continental cuisine with a modern influence.

The entire team have won accolades, the most recent being "South West Chef of the Year 2007 & 2008" awarded by "Taste of the West".

Only the finest local produce is used with an emphasis on the seasons, offering a full à–la–carte menu along with many old favourites.

Grounds and gardens

The secluded courtyard is an ideal setting for relaxing in the sun, or in the winter months relax by the roaring open fires in the wine bar lounges. Many guests choose to while away the hours in our airy conservatory near the fresh water well around which the original coaching inn was built.

Other facilities

The brand new gym is equipped to a 21st century standard and is highly acclaimed. It is exclusively for use by guests.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Brown's Hotel, Tavistock, Dartmoor, PL19 8AQ, United Kingdom

Address: Brown's Hotel, 80 West Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8AQ

Check In: 3.00pm Check Out: 10.00am

Directions: Merge onto the A30 (signposted Bodmin, Okehampton). At Merrymeet Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A30 (signposted Okehampton)
Sourton Cross, branch left (signposted Tavistock), then at T-junction turn left onto the A386 (signposted Tavistock, Plymouth). 

Nearest Train Station: Plymouth. Nearest airport: Exeter  

More photos of Brown's Hotel, Tavistock

Front of Hotel		Restaurant	Well	Single Bedroom
	Family Room		Conservatory	Sitting Room
Sitting Room	Gym	Double Bedroom	Double Bedroom
Bar