Having read some of the negative reports and having already booked a room for the night I was apprehensive especially traveloling down from the London area.

On arrival however the reception was warm and friendly, we were taken to our room in the guest-house accomodation next door and advised on meal times etc.

The room was clean, boasted a double bed which I assume was comfortable, but after a night on the 'lash' I could have slept soundly in the fire place and not known the difference :).

The shower (although basic) was effective and the bathroom was clean.

Room facilities such as a TV (a decent one compared to some higher rated places that we have stayed at) and tea making facilities including biscuits were good. Only problem with the room was the heat, but then it was October and should have been a lot colder at this time of year so no complaints really.

The pub is what I class as a traditional pub, not a Gastro pub and the expectation was that if we wanted something to eat without eating off our laps then we needed to eat before the pub filled up with the real business of drinkers.

Food was to a high standard, but was more expensive than I would have expected and we have eaten for less elsewhere, however portion wise (for the main course) neither of us could complain - lots of it. Maybe too much choice, but for the wrong reason - it was difficult to choose :). Couldn't fit in a pudding!!

Breakfast was the Plume special Full-House, and full house it was - soaked up the booze nicely.

Evening atmosphere was great, we were attending a friends gallery exhibition across the road and the evening gathering was enhanced by the general cosiness of the bar with the real fire blazing away and the general atmosphere of a REAL pub. Staff were busy but friendly and at the end of the evening when most of the crowd had left it was nice for the small group remaining to enjoy a few more wets.....

So all in all a nice and pleasant stay, we weren't there to yomp across the Moor or camp in the field so cannot comment on what others have said about the other accommodation and facilities.

Many thanks for a great stay, great food and a lovely atmosphere - What fantastic service from the staff too.

went to plume last couple of nights i must admit i was suprised to see so many bad comments about this great place ive been visiting since 1976 and i can report that yes the beer is still great the food also still great the place is still great as well and the landlord and staff very polite and friendly ,,,i dont see how people can put these daft comments on websites or perhaps they have reasons other than giving honest feed back
if you are in dartmoor then go and stay here or eat and drink as said its a great place (apart from the weather!!!!!)

Four of us stayed a few nights here as a base for cycling around Dartmoor. The bunk room was small but clean and comfortable and as the only guests in the bunk house the bathroom and kitchen facilities were fine if not luxurious.

The pub had a good selection of local ale (The Dartmoor brewery is just up the road) and the staff were friendly. With an extensive menu the food varied in quality but was always decent. The british classics seemed to be the pick of the bunch and the grilled meats were excellent (lovely lamb cutlets and gammon). The only criticism would be that there was limited options for a vegetarian.