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The Oxenham Arms Hotel at South Zeal is magnificent 12th century coaching inn hotel and former Monastery. Select 3 nights stay in Laterooms and your will get 3 nights for the price of 2 ! (circa £83 per room per night for a 3 night stay ! ). Built around the famous South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone is set in its own monastery gardens is located in one of Devon's prettiest villages on the edge of Dartmoor but is 25 mins from the hub of Exeter or just 5 mins the well-travelled A30 to Plymouth and Cornwall. Select 3 nights stay in Laterooms and you will get 3 nights for the price of 2 ! With 7 well appointed luxury en suite guest rooms including 5 Four Poster Superking rooms an ancient 1477 bar top gastro pub food real ales and wines The Ox provides a great place to visit or stay as you enter The Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for walkers the Devon Trail footpath up to Dartmoor actually passes through the rear of The Oxenham Arms this is one of the countries most famous Inns and Charles Dickens once stayed here and during his stay wrote much of Pickwick Papers.Stepping inside the granite Tudor porch way you are immediately spoilt for choice. Do you turn left into the lounge dining room a haven of rustic charm with roaring log fire and where the selection of real ales and wines can tempt even the most traditional of drinkers or right into the stunning restaurant. The Oxenham Restaurant at the rear of the hotel provides more formal dining in a relaxed atmosphere in a room built around a Roman standing stone. We offer eclectic seasonal lunch evening meal bar foods all available on one menu that draw from the finest local produce. Or do you simply meander up the oak staircase to find peaceful slumber in one of the 7 bespoke bedrooms with en suite facilitiesThe Ox as she is affectionately known is now under the ownership and management of Lyn Powell from April 2012. Lyn has ensured that The Ox has been carefully and sympathetically modernised to ensure the perfect blend of historical features and sublime comfort. So whether you are dropping in for a pint; looking for a romantic hide-away; craving a memorable dinner; hosting a business meeting or seeking an hour or two of pure self indulgence and history you will receive a warm welcome and experience unobtrusive but attentive service that is second to none.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The preferred airport for Fountain Inn is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41.2 km / 25.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel is located in the glorious North Devon Countryside perched on the River Taw and amongst the scenic landscape of the Tarka Trail. The hotel offers a comfortable retreat to nature where you can enjoy the outdoor life amongst the surrounding natural beauty.Fox and Hounds boasts access to some of the best country sports in the country and boasts rolling gardens that meet the riverbank where on a lucky day you can find salmon leaping and otters frolicking.Rooms offer the traditionally comfortable furnishings and decor one would expect of a country hotel allowing guests to truly relax after an exhilarating day spent enjoying the delights of the countryside. In addition rooms boast an excellent range of modernised features to enhance your enjoyment including flat screen television and free wireless internet access. For an extra sense of grandeur in your stay the hotel's four poster bedrooms complete with antique furnishings are the perfect treat for those special weekends away.Food is a passion at the Fox and Hounds and under the guidance of the Head Chef the hotel has been granted a high commendation at the prestigious Publican Food and Drink Awards. From traditional home made classics such as 'Proper' Steak and Kidney Pudding with hand cut chips to the most beautifully presented a la carte dish your meal will be freshly prepared to order.The bar has a choice of local ciders and fine real ale drawn from original beer engines with Royal Doulton handles depicting hand painted hunting scenes. Warm your back by the log fire and take a glance at the art on the walls - all commissioned by local Devonian artists.The hotel is one of the very few in the country that offers their own in-house Fly Fishing school with full time AAPGAI instructors on hand for experienced fly fishing tutorials. For the more advanced angler the lake is the perfect spot to perfect your casting and perhaps add a few more techniques.The local area boasts many sites of interest and country pursuits including the famous national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. There is an amazing array of activities on offer at the hotel or in the nearby countryside. The hotel is famous for its fishing with a rich history associated with trout and salmon fishing and currently has over five miles of fishing available on the River Taw with concessions at a number of other local rivers. If you fancy something more energetic there is great riding seasonal shooting walking and numerous golf courses within a few minutes drive. Slightly further afield are the beaches of North Devon with Saunton Sands and Croyde rightly famous for its surfing about 35 minutes drive.

Property Location
When you stay at Fox & Hounds Country Hotel in Chulmleigh, you'll be on a river and convenient to Chulmleigh Golf Course. This hotel is within the region of RHS Gardens at Rosemoor and Museum of Dartmoor Life.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Windows open to garden and courtyard views. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have makeup/shaving mirrors and complimentary toiletries.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features include wedding services and a picnic area.

Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Fox & Hounds Country Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include secretarial services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, small meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Free parking is available onsite.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Chulmleigh Golf Course - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
St. Hieritha's Church - 14.4 km / 9 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi
RHS Gardens at Rosemoor - 19 km / 11.8 mi
Museum of Dartmoor Life - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Okehampton Castle - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Castle Drogo - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Pannier Market - 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
University of Exeter - 29.7 km / 18.4 mi
Arlington Court - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Royal Albert Museum and Gallery - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Harlequins Shopping Centre - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Exeter Phoenix Centre - 30.5 km / 18.9 mi
Guildhall Shopping Centre - 30.5 km / 19 mi
St Nicholas Priory - 30.5 km / 19 mi