Located on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a spectacular 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a vast range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest selection of Big Cats in the South West of England. From Cheetahs to Corn Snakes, you are guaranteed to find some of your favourites. The enclosure designs ensure you feel closer to these beautiful animals than ever before.

Avail of free parking and designated disabled parking on site. Make a day out of it and dine at the Jaguar restaurant or if weather permits, grab and go with a Jungle Lunchbox and have a picnic surrounded by Big Cats. Facilities include a gift shop, kids’ play area, animal talks and you can hire electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs on site.

Guests staying in Elfordleigh can get 50% discount for kids. Contact reception for discount code.

Why Stay With Us?

Elfordleigh, is ideally located just a 13-minute drive from Dartmoor Zoo. Elfordleigh combines the peace, calm and tranquillity of an English Country House with the warmth, ease and charm of a privately owned hotel. With a leisure centre, spa and golf course on site and attractions such as Dartmoor Zoo a short drive away, Elfordleigh is the perfect place for a getaway in the enchanting south west. Steeped in 120 acres of stunning park and woodland on the edge of Dartmoor, Elfordleigh is truly a hidden gem.