Plantation House

Plantation House, Ermington, nr Plymouth, Devon, small restaurant-with-rooms

Plantation House, Ermington, nr Modbury, Devon, Georgian rectory, Devon

Plantation House, restaurant-with-rooms, Ermington, good food, Devon, golf, fishing. sailing, walking nearby

Plantation House, restaurant-with-rooms, Richard Hendey, south Devon

Plantation House, Ermington, River Erme, nr Totnes, South Hams, Devon

'We can only talk in superlatives: the owner, Richard Hendey, is very kind and his staff give you a warm welcome.' Dutch visitors found 'nothing we didn't like' this year at this Georgian rectory, now a small hotel and restaurant. Mr Hendey is the chef: 'Our main memory is the spectacular cooking,' say other guests. 'When we booked, he asked if we had any no-go food areas, and suggested he look after our menus. What a good decision: across three nights we enjoyed a stream of memorable dishes, including the freshest red mullet three ways; confit duck leg with a Spanish-style bean and tomato sauce.' The house has been decorated in plantation style: tropical plants, pale walls, cane furniture. 'Our immaculate and comfortable bedroom at the top had two easy chairs looking across the River Erme.' Mr Hendry tells us extra drawer space has been provided (following a comment last year). An 'outstanding' breakfast, which can be taken on a terrace or in bed, has home-smoked salmon, locally cured bacon. (Hans and Alicia Winters, Tony and Ginny Ayers)

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A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Warm welcome with offer of tea and cake. Our first-floor room was large and front-facing. The bathroom had underfloor heating, bliss. In the bar, Richard Hendey introduced himself and asked about our food likes and dislikes. For the next four days we were served stunning meals. The Devon cooked breakfast was also a delight. The hotel is relaxing and comfortable (no airs and graces), and perfectly set in countryside twixt Dartmoor and the coast.

G.C., 26/03/2013
Stayed in the Master Suite with far-reaching views of the Devon countryside. The room was spacious, with a large, comfortable bed and a great modern bathroom with double shower and bath. Etra touches included fruit and biscuits, fresh milk in the mini-bar, and a small decanter of brandy, all replenished each day. The hotel is tastefully decorated in muted tones, with lovely art in the bar and restaurant. Fresh flowers are artistically arranged throughout. The attention to detail makes this small hotel feel very special. Richard and his co-chef,John, pride themselves on sourcing local produce. Every meal was outstanding: wonderful flavours and beautiful presentation. All the staff were attentive. It's a small team that works well together.

Linda Mcgivern, 26/02/2013
Our main memory is of Richard's spectacular cooking. A stream of memorable plates of food. Not large, the place is run mainly as a restaurant-with-rooms. No public rooms beyond a small loung/bar area. Decor throughout is 'designer' to a huge degree. Our room at the top was immaculate and comfortable. A splendid bathroom. But no drawer space.

Tony and Virginia Ayers, 25/10/2011

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