Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
National Park Visitor Centre Princetown - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
The Garden House - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive
St Budeaux Victoria Road Station - 25 min drive
St Budeaux Ferry Road Station - 25 min drive
Plymouth Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Whitchurch Inn - 12 min drive
Walkhampton Inn - 9 min drive
Burrator Reservoir - 10 min drive
The Rock Inn - 10 min drive
The London Inn - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Oratory
At this apartment, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
1 apartment
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Outdoor areas
Garden
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Oratory B&B Beeches Self-Catering B&B Yelverton
Oratory B&B Beeches Self-Catering B&B
Oratory Beeches Self-Catering Yelverton
Oratory B&B Yelverton
Oratory B&B
Oratory Yelverton
The Oratory B B The Beeches Self Catering B B
The Oratory Apartment
The Oratory Yelverton
The Oratory Apartment Yelverton
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at this apartment?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at this apartment?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this apartment?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Oratory and nearby?
The Oratory has a garden.
What's the area around The Oratory like?
The Oratory is a short 4-minute walk from Dartmoor Prison Museum and 7 minutes' walk from Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre.
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The Oratory Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Dartmoor hide away
great place to stay for a couple , lovely interior, very comfortable!
paul
paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2023
Perfect short stay venue.
Perfect place for a short break, located on the Moors but close to local shops and towns. Will likely stay again.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
We had an absolutely brilliant stay in the Chapel. It is much bigger than it looks with gorgeous high ceilings so it feels very spacious. With a two year old and a large dog, it never felt cramped or like we were on top of each other. And the bathroom is HUGE! We felt incredibly welcomed and will be back without a doubt.
Thankyou so much x
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Loved the room. Really nicely decorated and great bathroom. Owner provided fresh bread, butter and jam (and a bottle of wine!) Very nice and friendly owners provided suggestions for dinner. Would have loved to stay longer.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2022
Amazing
Fantastic place to stay peaceful and everything you need..
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2023
Lovely place, easy to access a number of walking paths. Jeanette helped us with the laundry and was really helpful. Recommended
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2023
This was a great place to stay and accommodating - they moved dishes and a hotplate in so I could do a little cooking and allowed me to drop off my luggage early. Very comfortable with a good selection of books about the area - including 2 different OS maps, which were very helpful. Within easy walking distance of all Princetown attractions and Dartmoor walks.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2022
All the mod cons and self contained!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 November 2022
Nice self contained apartment in Princetown.
Generally very good. Bathroom taps didn’t work properly, but the owner did inform us. No shower gel/shampoo. No dog treats or bowls available. Bed very comfortable. Underfloor heating in bathroom brilliant.
Antony
Antony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 May 2023
Pros and cons. Quirky place.
Lovely drive over Dartmoor but be aware that this isn’t in Yelverton as the ad says. It’s in Princetown. Not so accessible with buses at night so we had to drive.
Property was quirky and host greeted us with the WiFi code and left classical music on for our arrival. Enjoyed our stay.
Two negatives were the bathroom taps didn’t work properly. We were advised before we arrived but I have noticed that someone said the same last year and it hasn’t been addressed. The toilet doesn’t flush properly either and you have to jiggle the handle to get the flush to stop. I did report this back but didn’t receive a reply.
The kitchenette is a kettle and a fridge and a cupboard top oven in the living area. All this would be adequate but there are no washing up facilities. We were advised that because of restrictions on the property a sink can’t be installed in the main room. I think a washing up bowl maybe could be given and an indication of where to empty the water.
Lovely for a short stay with meals out. Wouldnt recommend for a family or a weeks stay though.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2025
Adlene
Adlene, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
5 February 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 November 2023
Phillip
Phillip, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 March 2023
Pete
Pete, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2023
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2022
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2022
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 June 2022
Lovely a peaceful
Lovely quiet peaeful property, great that we could bring the dog too. Great access to the Moors. For some reason though I thought it was actually in Yelverton whihc was what we were wanting becasue my husband struggles with his breathing and hills, The Oratory was at the top of the village on a hill, we got round it by walking slowly :)
The host was lovely and left us alone, my only other comment, it would be good to have a washing up bowl somewhere for those that wish to leave everything clean.
Beverley
Beverley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 May 2022
Annabelle
Annabelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 April 2022
Lovely place
Location is excellent if your interested in walking on the Moors. Parking is on the street ,but found a space no problem. Chapel room was clean and roomy. Lovely quality of bedding. Had a small problem with the hot water ,on two nights.and we felt cereal should of been offered with the continental breakfast. The owner, Jeanette,was friendly but didn't interfere with our privacy which we appreciated.
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 March 2022
Just a fabulous place to stay, will definitely be going their again.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2021
Great, friendly host. Nice room, decorated well with high ceilings. Great location.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2019
Viihtyisä majoitus hyvällä palveluasenteella
Viihdyimme majoituksessa loistavasti. Jeanette oli erittäin avulias ja ystävällinen. Julkiset kulkuyhteydet ovat heikot, niistä häntä ei voi syyttää. Kylän pubit olivat eloisat. smupala ei ollut samantasoinen kuin muissa paikoissa, joissa olemme vierailleet matkan aikana.
Vesa
Vesa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2019
Clean and well appointed, perfect for a family, breakfast in the fridge and close to the moor and places to eat. Owners very friendly and helpful.