Skip to main content
Hotel
5 star

Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa

Plympton, on Plymouth's eastern edge · Hotel

View on Google Maps

Photo: Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa

Five-star Grade I listed manor house on the edge of Dartmoor, ten minutes from Plymouth, with a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Photos

Photos via Google

About Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa

Boringdon Hall occupies a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Plympton, on Plymouth's eastern edge, with parts of the building dating back over 700 years and a history that includes visits from Sir Francis Drake, whose family once owned the estate. The hall sits within its own grounds on the edge of Dartmoor, giving it a rural, country-house setting despite being only around ten minutes' drive from the centre of Plymouth.

The 55 bedrooms and suites are split between the original manor house and a newer wellness wing, ranging from cosy stable rooms to grander four-poster rooms in the historic building and contemporary wellness rooms and suites in the newer addition. Gaia Spa, set within the grounds, offers an extensive range of treatments, an indoor pool, sauna and steam facilities, with all guests given access and a discount on treatments.

Dining is a particular strength: the hotel runs the two AA-rosette Mayflower Brasserie for more relaxed meals alongside Àclèaf, a four AA-rosette, Michelin-starred restaurant built around modern British cooking and produce grown in the hotel's own kitchen garden. The grounds themselves include gardens, woodland and a kitchen garden that supplies both restaurants.

Boringdon Hall suits couples marking an occasion, guests planning a spa break, and anyone who wants a country-house stay within easy striking distance of both Plymouth's waterfront and Dartmoor's open moorland. Its position just off the A38 makes it a practical base for exploring the wider area as well as a destination in its own right.

Reception hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

D2 AKA: Foschi and a tiddly bit of Livesley

Friends had stayed in the early part of 2026 and suggested that we should visit as we like a decent hotel and spa. The place did not disappoint.... Zoe on reception was lovely and helpful...very impressive spa. We booked to take our dog in a courtyard room but as the second heatwave of the year hit we decided to leave her at home and upgrade to a wellness room as these had a/c. Best £135 we have spent for many months! The bedroom was well equipped and the bed very comfortable and the a/c worked a treat. Even the in-room tub was well designed and being former hospitality owners we know often these items have design over substance. Also for a visit we heard no canoodling, talking or other clients which was wonderful asset. We ate at the hotel one evening and the food was well presented, tasty and served by a group of happy servers. The breakfast buffet was very good and again the staff who were totally over dressed for the weather (note to management...spa hotel clients won't be offended if your staff wear shorts and polo shirts in the warmer months...) offered lovely tasty choices as well as a decent cold spread. Hot food all cooked to order.... The spa is impressive if perhaps a victim of its own success. As the temperate as in the mid 30c the outside relaxing area came into play....on a cold day there are only about 12 beds to use inside. But the point of a spa is not to sit, drink wine and talk loudly on your speaker phone (yup some folks need to be more considerate...) but to use the sauna, steam rooms and pool all of which were in decent condition, very clean and for a midweek visit coped with the quantity of clients. We will return....can't hope for more than that can you?

a month ago · via Google

David Stott

Superb hotel. From arriving to leaving this is a top class service. The Spa is one of the best we have been to and the massages from Jasmin and Melanie were top class. Celebrating my birthday in the Acleaf restaurant was special. Lovely food and excellent service staff. The only one let down was the bathroom in our courtyard room (could do with an upgrade). The room itself was lovely. Overall top class and we will return.

a month ago · via Google

Julia Wasilewska

Overall, we had a lovely stay at Boringdon Hall. The room was beautiful, comfortable, and made for a very relaxing break. The spa was a real highlight of our visit – it was peaceful, well maintained, and exactly what we were hoping for. We also enjoyed dinner at the Mayflower Restaurant. The food was very nice and well presented, although a little more choice on the menu would make the dining experience even better. The only area that could be improved is the service. The gentleman who checked us in at reception didn’t seem particularly welcoming or helpful, and the check-in felt quite rushed. While the rest of the staff were polite, some came across as a little stiff rather than warm and engaging. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast pricing. At £30 per person, we didn’t feel it offered good value for money and it’s difficult to justify that cost. Despite these points, we had a pleasant and relaxing stay overall. With a few improvements to the service and breakfast value, the experience would be even better.

2 months ago · via Google

Person B

We visited for afternoon tea on Father's Day. The cream tea is something else. Outstanding finger sandwiches and savoury pastries (including the best light-as-a-feather sausage roll I've ever had) are followed by incredible scones with a choice of homemade jams and then a choice from the trolley of the most beautiful array of patisserie I've ever seen. There's also an extensive list of teas served. We had four different kinds and they were all delicious. Service is warm and attentive. We've enjoyed afternoon tea in many places over the years - this place beats them all. Thank you to everyone who looked after us so well.

a month ago · via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Guests mention this hotel features exceptional spa facilities, including multiple pools, saunas, and steam rooms, with many highlighting the relaxing treatments. They also praise the delicious food, especially the breakfast and fine dining at Àclèaf, and the beautiful, well-maintained rooms. Visitors consistently commend the staff for being friendly, professional, and attentive.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Boringdon Hall Hotel, Plymouth, PL7 4DP Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Plympton, on Plymouth's eastern edge
Star rating
5 star
Guest score
9.0 / 10 (1,400 reviews)
Prices from
£225 per night
Good for children
No
Destination
Plymouth