Lewtrenchard Manor
In a peaceful Devon valley, this family-run historic manor house is loved for its architecture, romantic atmosphere, attention to detail and fine food. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
In a peaceful Devon valley, this family-run historic manor house is loved for its architecture, romantic atmosphere, attention to detail and fine food. ‘No trip to the UK is complete without a leisurely stop at Lewtrenchard,’ say one smitten couple. The 17th-century house, embellished in Victorian times, has stuccoed ceilings, wood-panelled rooms and deep mullioned windows. Public rooms have large fireplaces, deep sofas, portraits of past owners and books in the library. ‘Everywhere is immaculate,’ guests report. Bedrooms are classic country house with lightly patterned or striped wallpapers, antiques, some with four-poster or sleigh bed and all but one with views of the gardens or surrounding hills. Bathrooms, most with bath and shower, are bright and modern. An ‘impeccable’ meal in the oak-panelled dining room starts with canapés and amuse-bouche and might be followed by cod with oyster and shrimp, or aged sirloin with celeriac and blue cheese. Simpler dishes are served in the bar, and fruit and vegetables come from the walled garden. Breakfast brings freshly squeezed juice and good-quality bacon and eggs. (GM, and others)
Hotel details
Address
Lewdown
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4PN
England
Telephone
01566 783222
Bedrooms
14. 1 in folly, 4 with separate entrance, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
lounge, bar, library, restaurant, function facilities, in-room TV (Freeview), civil wedding licence, 12-acre gardens, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
none.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £25, no under-8s in restaurant in evening.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£15 per stay, not unattended), in public rooms, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £180, singles from £145. Set dinner £49.50, tasting menus £74. 1-night bookings sometimes refused Sat.
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