Fowlescombe Farm
Grounded luxury meets working farm. The vibe is slow, intentional, and genuinely immersive — guests are encouraged to collect eggs, bake bread with the chefs, or just sit by the pond with nothing to do. Design is warm and textural rather than showy: sheepskin, English oak, handcrafted details, antiques. Not a hotel that performs rurality; it actually is rural.
Ask to join the vegetable garden harvest with head gardener Shelley — it directly shapes dinner that evening
Why It Matters
Named in National Geographic Traveller's '30 Best Hotels in the World' 2025 and featured in Condé Nast Traveller and The Times. The Refectory holds a Michelin Guide listing. The farm has been organic for over 20 years and is home to the UK's largest flock of rare Manx Loaghtan sheep — the same wool used in the handcrafted mattresses in every suite. All stays are full board, all activities included.
Fowlescombe Farm is a full-board rural retreat of just ten suites set within a working 450-acre regenerative farm on the edge of Dartmoor. Stone barns and a Victorian farmhouse have been converted by creative director Paul Glade and Swiss architects Studio Gugger into quietly luxurious spaces — local limestone, oak, and wool everywhere, zero country-house kitsch. The Refectory kitchen is the beating heart of it all, with a Michelin-listed, daily-changing menu dictated entirely by what the gardens and fields are producing that morning.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Garden Studio
From GBP534 / nightThe entry point and the most intimate of the ten. Stable doors open straight onto the wildflower meadow with its own secluded sitting areas outside. Natural textures, sheepskin, and handcrafted details throughout. Well-equipped kitchenette. Superking bed that splits to twin. Ideal for couples, friends, or solo travellers who want privacy without a sprawling layout.
Super-king (convertible to twin) · 25 sqm
Home Barn
From GBP914 / nightRooted at the heart of the site. Expansive, with warm natural stone floors and a soaring double-height living space. Full-height windows overlook a private landscaped garden and dining terrace. Fully equipped luxury kitchen. Spacious bathroom with dual vanity, deep bath, and stone walk-in shower. Superking bedroom on the mezzanine, sofabed in the living area below.
Super-king (mezzanine) + sofabed · 70 sqmLoft Suite
From GBP718 / nightPerched at the top of the Farmhouse, accessed up its own secret staircase. Dormer windows frame valley views, skylights fill the space with light. Textures of white, soft neutrals, sheepskin, and English oak. The bathroom is almost 20m² on its own — dual vanity, walk-in shower, and a deep bath.
Super-king · 45 sqmLong Barn
From GBP1,253 / nightThe largest suite on the property. Soaring ceilings, vast south-facing windows looking down the valley to the ancient ruin. A giant solid oak door frames the entrance. Wood burner, full luxury kitchen and dining space. Superking master bedroom with impressive double-height bathroom. Second bedroom converts to twins. Two south-facing terraces. Made for groups or families who want serious space.
Super-king master + convertible twin second bedroom · 80 sqmMeadow Suite
From GBP684 / nightIn the Farmhouse, facing south with sunlight spilling through the windows onto warm earthy hues and handpicked artwork. Views stretch over wildflower meadows running down into the valley. Deep bathtub in the bathroom. Separate living room with king-size sofa bed. The superking bed can split to twin.
Super-king (convertible to twin) · 35 sqmOrchard Suite
From GBP753 / nightOccupies the entire top floor of the Farm Barn, accessed via its own secret staircase. Airy and light with views over ancient cider orchards and rolling hedgerows. Outdoor steps lead to a sun-filled private terrace directly in the orchard. Hidden kitchenette. Picture window in the shower room frames the woodland beyond.
Super-king · 40 sqmPond Suite
From GBP638 / nightFirst floor of the Farmhouse, wrapped in soft moss greens with found antiques and wool textures throughout. Views uphill over the woodlands and across the crystal-clear pond where dragonflies gather. Separate living room with king-size sofa bed. Handmade superking bed that converts to twin.
Super-king (convertible to twin) · 30 sqmRafters Suite
From GBP638 / nightTucked on the first floor beneath the original Victorian beams. Triple aspect windows, English oak panelling, calm neutral furnishings, sheepskin upholstery. High ceilings make it feel bigger than it is. Includes a hidden kitchenette. The giant armchair converts to a bed. Double-height stone shower with skylights, separate WC.
Super-king · 35 sqmTall Barn
From GBP1,173 / nightIn a sunlit courtyard with its own outdoor seating area. Modern, warm, and ideal for larger parties. Two ensuite superking bedrooms (both convertible to twin), sheepskin armchairs, a crackling wood burner, bespoke oak furniture, and a handcrafted luxury kitchen. Double-height ceilings throughout. Master bathroom has dual aspect windows and an indulgent bathtub.
Two super-king (convertible to twin) · 75 sqmValley Suite
From GBP810 / nightThe best view in the house. South-facing, looking straight down the valley and over the ruined 1537 manor. Oak panelling, rich warm tones, a superking four-poster bed, and a generous living area with sofa bed. A high-spec oak kitchen for light meal prep. The oak bathroom has a full-height window above the bath framing wildflower meadows.
Super-king four-poster · 55 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On arrival, guests meet with staff in the Map Room for drinks while finalising their personalised itinerary for the stay. Staff will recommend hidden walking trails, local experts, or simply give guests a lift to a favourite pub.
Hands-on bread baking sessions in the Refectory kitchen, producing loaves that go on the dinner table that evening. A guest favourite. Included in all stays.
Guests handpick botanicals from the kitchen gardens and Greenhouse for an evening gin-making session. Included in all stays.
Organic wine tasting sessions, often paired with the Fowlescombe charcuterie from the farm's on-site Curing Barn. Included in all stays.
Guided coastal foraging experience at Salcombe on the South Devon coast. Arranged at additional cost.
Private transfers to Dartmoor National Park arranged by the hotel team. Mythology walks and stargazing on the moor also available for an additional cost.
Morning egg collection from the coop. Eggs gathered by guests go directly to the breakfast table.
Guided tours of the 450-acre estate with farm manager Rosie, visiting the English Longhorn cattle, Manx Loaghtan sheep, Tamworth pigs, Boer goats, and the 16 hives of honeybees. Guests learn about regenerative farming and soil health practices. Included in all stays.
Two marked footpaths on the property — one yellow, one pink — weaving through woodland, over fields, and past streams. Timber bridges cross the valley streams. Ideal for early-morning runs or late-afternoon strolls before dinner.
Gathering homegrown flowers with the gardening team, including structured flower arranging classes in the Greenhouse.
A kayaking experience up the estuary from East Portlemouth on the tide, arriving at the Millbrook Inn (Fowlescombe's sister pub in Southpool) for lunch or drinks, then gliding back. Additional charge applies.
Guests join head gardener Shelley Hutcheon to harvest from the extensive kitchen gardens. What gets picked directly shapes the day's menu. Included in all stays.
Staff arrange wild swimming sessions at nearby secluded coves — including early morning trips with flasks of hot chocolate. Complimentary with stays.
Guided yoga sessions held inside the Greenhouse (or outdoors on the lawn when the weather cooperates). Scheduled on Saturday mornings, Thursdays, and Sunday evenings. Included in all stays.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All stays include daily breakfast in the Refectory, lunchtime snacks (on full days), 3pm cake and coffee in the Farmhouse, and a four-course dinner each evening.
The entire farm can be booked for exclusive use — weddings, corporate retreats, wellness retreats, or creative residencies. Accommodates up to 24 overnight guests.
Guests can borrow wellington boots for farm and estate walks.
Gift vouchers available via the GiftPro platform on the official website.
Every suite is fitted with a super-king organic mattress handcrafted by Devon-based Naturalmat, using wool from Fowlescombe's own Manx Loaghtan flock.
Most suites include at least a kitchenette; larger barn suites have fully equipped luxury kitchens. An all-day grazing menu can also be taken back to suites.
Electric vehicle charging points available in the car park next to the Old Workshop. Cost is £15 per charge.
Helicopter arrivals are available by prior arrangement.
On-site free parking for guests in the farm car park.
Return transfers to and from Totnes railway station (20-minute drive) are included in all stays. Totnes has regular direct trains from London Paddington in around 2.5 hours.
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