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The Oxenham Arms Hotel is located in the charming village of South Zeal, situated on the northern boundary of Dartmoor National Park. The village is nestled at the base of Cosdon Hill, close to Dartmoor's north moor. South Zeal is bypassed by the A30 dual carriageway - just two miles from the village - which straddles the northern Dartmoor boundary and connects Cornwall to the M5 motorway.

South Zeal has a post office, bakery, village hall, primary school, recreation ground and village car park. There is one other public house in the village: The Kings Arms.

South Zeal lies around four miles east of the market town Okehampton. The town is the main hub of the area, having a number of amenities and a population of around 6,000. Okehampton has direct rail services to Exeter St David's.

Dartmoor National Park has a rich history and is full of open and wild moorlands. It is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring its picturesque valleys and rare wildlife.

The Oxenham Arms Hotel is an outstanding 12th century property. It was originally constructed as a monastery and built around a Neolithic standing stone called South Zeal Menhir. In the 14th century, the Burgoyne family acquired the estate and the monastic community moved to the other side of Okehampton. The Oxenham Arms Hotel is the oldest heritage inn in Devon and Cornwall, and one of the most famous coaching inns in Britain. Three of the original monks' cell rooms are now letting bedrooms. A detailed history of the premises can be found on the hotel's website:

The property is Grade II* listed and lies within the village's conservation area. It is two storeys, of granite construction with a pitched slate roof. The premises has a detached bungalow to the rear providing owners' accommodation. It sits in a plot of around 3.2 acres.