Fox and Hounds Country Hotel
Hotel
The Fox and Hounds Hotel, nestled in Eggesford Forest and set alongside the River Taw, offers a comfortable stay, fine forest walks and great fishing. An ideal location to enjoy the Devon countryside and explore the local market towns. Situated on the A377, halfway between Exeter and Barnstaple, a 2 minute walk from Eggesford Station.
Our talented chef creates excellent meals, with ingredients sourced locally. We are open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Our bar is well stocked offering local ales and cider, tea and coffee. Children and pets are welcome. We have 18 en suite bedrooms, including a family room and one ground floor room. The hotel is the perfect wedding location set in beautiful surroundings. We can offer conference facilities, corporate entertainment and country sports. With fishing on the River Taw on our doorstep, we offer special 3 day fishing breaks/shooting breaks. Clay shooting, horse riding breaks and Falconry can be arranged. Fly fishing tuition and ghillie service available. Rods and waders can be hired.
Contact Details
Chulmleigh
Devon
EX18 7JZ
Tel: 01769 580345
Fax: 01769 580262
Gradings
- 3 AA Stars Hotel
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Haunted
- In countryside
- Inn
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Cot
- Facilities for children
- Food/bottle warming available
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
Leisure Facilities
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
- Fishing
- Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
Catering
- Additional meal details
- Cater for vegetarians
- Room service
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Four poster beds available
- Ground floor bedrooms available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Modem point in all bedrooms
- Non smoking rooms available
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Central heating throughout
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Ironing facilities
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Pets accepted
- Public telephone
- Real log/coal fires
- Regular evening entertainment
- Riverside
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Specialist Features
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Honeymoon Breaks
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
- Marketed to any other specialist market
- Special provisions for walkers
Accommodation Details
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 17
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Single (En-Suite) | £65.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| Twin (En-Suite) | £60.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| Double (En-Suite) | £60.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| Family (En-Suite) | £155.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Four Poster | £70.00 per person (breakfast included) |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From Exeter: Take the A377 towards Barnstaple. Continue through Crediton and after approx. 14 miles you will pass Eggesford Station and the hotel is just after this on your left.
M5 travelling south: Exit junction 27 and take A361 towards Tiverton. Take A396 signposted Tiverton/Bickleigh until you reach A3072 to Crediton. Follow this until the junction of the A377 and head towards Barnstaple. After approx. 14 miles you pass Eggesford Station and the hotel is just after this on your left.
Public Transport Directions
Close to Eggesford Station on the main Exeter to Barnstaple Line.
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