Gidleigh Park
Classic English country house with serious culinary credentials. The vibe is relaxed but refined — no stiff formality, but staff know your name and your wine preferences before you've asked. Think fireside armchairs, antique furnishings, muddy boots in the boot room after a moor walk, then a seven-course tasting menu that evening.
The Dartmeet Spa Suite is the one room with its own private steam room and sauna — worth the upgrade if you want spa-level luxury without a dedicated spa facility
Why It Matters
One of England's most storied country house hotels, holding a Michelin star since 1981 (under various chefs). The kitchen garden feeds the restaurant, the wine cellar runs to 13,000 bottles and 1,300 bins, and the Dartmoor setting is genuinely remote. Past culinary alumni include Michael Caines (20+ years, two Michelin stars) and Chris Eden. Current Executive Chef is Ian Webber.
A 1920s Tudor-style country house on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, sitting in 107 acres of woodland, river and gardens. The exterior is mock-Tudor, the interior Arts and Crafts — all antique furniture, fine artwork and Brownsword-collection pieces — and the two have been blended so seamlessly it is genuinely hard to tell which parts are original. Twenty-four individually designed bedrooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and some of the wildest moorland in southern England right outside the door.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Rooms
Positioned at the top of the house where contemporary elegance meets classic country-house style. King-sized beds (Sittaford can be configured as twin), luxurious marble bathrooms with walk-in showers and baths. Far-reaching views across the valley and woodland. Individual named rooms include Roos, Sittaford, and Hammeldown.
King (twin on request for Sittaford)
Deluxe Garden Rooms
Rooms with varying panoramas over the herb garden, River Teign and moorland. Kitty and Merrivale have private balconies with Teign Valley views. Manaton features a romantic rooftop Jacuzzi (two-night minimum stay required). Lydford is dog-friendly. Named rooms: Manaton, Merrivale, Kitty, Bel Tor, Lydford.
King or Twin (request at booking)Deluxe Woodland Rooms
Individually designed rooms looking into the woodland at the back of the house. King or twin beds (request at booking), stylish well-appointed bathrooms. Quieter and more secluded-feeling than the garden-facing rooms. Named rooms include Fingle, Hound, and Frenchbeer.
King or Twin (request at booking)Family Loft Suite
Apartment-style suite designed for families, styled as a spacious loft. Named Haytor. Comprises a king-sized double bedroom, a separate twin bedroom, and a comfortable lounge with TV, DVD player, toy box and board games. Babysitting can be arranged for young children.
King (main) + Twin (second room)Master Rooms
Spacious and luxurious rooms, most at the front of the house with sweeping panoramic valley views. Individually furnished with fine antiques, king-sized beds and sumptuous fabrics. Cranbrook has a spectacular double-bath bathroom with sauna; Kestor has disabled access; Bellever is dog-friendly. Named rooms: Huccaby, Bracken, Drogo, Laughter, Combeshead, Cranbrook, Wallabrook, Lettaford, Kestor, Bellever.
King
Spa Suite (Dartmeet)
The hotel's most indulgent room, Dartmeet offers panoramic valley views and the most spectacular bathroom in the house: a large marble bath, double shower, private steam room and sauna. Can be configured as king or twin. Spring water from the Gidleigh estate is provided, alongside L'Occitane products.
King or Twin (request at booking)
The Pavilion
A self-contained thatched cottage sitting in the grounds, overlooking the croquet lawn. Completely private from the main house. Comprises two interconnecting bedrooms each with their own bathroom, an open-plan sitting room, kitchen diner and private veranda. Ideal for two couples or a family wanting total seclusion.
Two bedrooms (interconnecting)The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided walk of the estate in spring with a focus on the Bluebell Wood, led by the gardens team. Includes a welcome coffee, guided estate tour, three-course lunch with wine, and mementos (notebook, bluebell bulb, pencils). Seasonal spring event.
Seasonal falconry experience in the grounds of Gidleigh Park, followed by Afternoon Tea. Scheduled on select dates (e.g. 16th August).
A 60-minute guided tour of Gidleigh's internationally renowned wine cellar — over 1,300 bins and 13,000 bottles. Includes a curated tasting of four wines with food pairing notes.
Guided tour of the kitchen garden led by the estate team, followed by a vegetarian three-course lunch crafted entirely from the garden's produce, with wine, coffee and petits fours. Dates: Thursdays in June and September.
Croquet lawn in the grounds, overlooked by The Pavilion cottage.
Putting green on the grounds for guest use.
Outdoor tennis court available on the grounds for guest use.
Self-guided walks on the 107-acre estate and surrounding Dartmoor, or pre-bookable guided walks arranged through the events team. A boot room is available for guests.
Available daily 1st July–30th September (11am–5pm). A lazy afternoon combining picnic food on the grounds with use of the putting green.
A half-day or full-day sculpting workshop at the studio of award-winning sculptor Andrew Sinclair, 30 minutes from the hotel. Guests can do a studio tour, a half-day clay workshop (sculpting an eye or ear), or a full-day figurative sculpture session with personal guidance. Full-day includes tools, sculpture to take home, signed book and a sculpting starter kit.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel including bedrooms.
Private dining available in intimate rooms overlooking the gardens, terrace or moorland. Enquire via the events team.
Qualified babysitting can be arranged on request (fee applies).
In-house bar and lounge with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Board games available. Drawing rooms for sitting by the fire.
24-hour self-service pantry stocked with gourmet teas, coffees, fresh fruit, luxury yoghurts and freshly baked biscuits. All included in the room rate.
Internationally renowned wine cellar with over 1,300 bins and 13,000 bottles from around the world, available to complement dining.
Working kitchen garden providing fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit to the restaurant kitchen. Open for guided tours.
Luxury Vispring beds throughout.
L'Occitane skincare and bath products provided in all rooms.
Dedicated boot room for walkers and explorers, with storage for wet gear after Dartmoor walks.
Dogs welcome in select rooms (Lydford, Bellever, one Pavilion bedroom). Dogs not permitted in public hotel areas or main house. £20 per dog per night charge includes dog bed and water bowl. Guide/assistance dogs welcome throughout.
Round-the-clock room service available for guests.
Full concierge service including local area recommendations and booking assistance.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available at an additional cost.
Complimentary private car park on-site, no reservation needed.
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