Gidleigh Park

A charming and calm Oasis of tranquility set in glorious landscaped grounds blending seamlessly into the grand magnificence of the surrounding moorland and river. Nothing was too much trouble for the amazing staff. The room was beautiful, service impeccable and the 5 and 7 course tasting menus divine. I won’t be a stranger!!

Returning here after 10 years and happy to see that the property has been well looked after and service remains very good. We had a smaller room on the top floor but more than adequate for our one night stay.

This magnificent luxury country house hotel is set in a fabulous location on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Grounds are a perfect backdrop to this beautiful Tudor style property. Perfectly manicured lawned terraces, flowing streams and ponds, tennis court and croquet lawn add to the quintessential english ambiance of the hotel. Our stay from the exceptionally warm welcome, personal check-in, fabulous Michelin starred dinner, beautiful nights sleep in a very comfortable master suite, amazing a la carte breakfast and seamless check out was like being invited to friends home for a private party. The hotel is like being on the set of an Agatha Christie movie beautiful period furniture, art work throughout the lounges, restaurants, bar , reception hall and the super comfortable bedrooms. The atmosphere is one of relaxed tranquility, the staff are very attentive and exceptionally friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The team led by Alex the very hands on hotel manager and Catherine his sales manager all helped to make our stay very special and memorable, cannot wait to return

I took my wife here for her birthday. It was the first night that the restaurant was open after a short break. Relatively quiet, with only five couples in the dining room. Service was a little quirky, the greeting on arrival could have been sharper, and some of the furnishings need a bit of a facelift But the food was absolutely delicious! We had not eaten under the chef before, and were very impressed. Certainly not cheap, and do wish they could at least include the coffee and petit fours with the very large bill. But overall, I think the food is just about worth it.

I realise places may change and what was good 20 years ago may be not so good now. Nevertheless I understand that Gidleigh Park Hotel is now in such a dreadful financial state that they are reselling rooms to those who pay more. BEWARE! We booked a long weekend stay two months in advance and two weeks before our arrival the hotel told us that they gave the hotel to "an exclusive use event taking over the property". Because of that they kicked out all guests and cancelled reservations with no valid reason. Just like that. The only remedy they promised - free bottle of Nyetimber if we rebook for later date. Pathetic disgrace! Never again.