Victorian country manor
Life here centers on manicured lawns, a restored nineteenth-century coach house, and Devon countryside rolling toward Exmoor.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1894 Victorian gentleman's residence with preserved slate stonework and original stained-glass windows.
Listed
Karen Grey interiors pairing marble fireplaces with plush fabrics and detached timber suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This Victorian country house may have a Grade II listing but it’s been smartly decked out with designer fabrics and furnishings in the colours of its original stained glass windows.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Exmoor National Park sits just beyond the grounds, surrounded by the quiet hills and farmland of North Devon.
The rooms
Bedrooms in the manor house keep roll-top baths and period fireplaces, while detached garden suites open onto the lawn.
The Coach House Restaurant
Blue velvet booths sit beneath exposed rafters, where an open kitchen prepares seasonal produce from North Devon and Exmoor.
The Coach House Bar
Brass pendant lamps hang above the marble counter, and mirrored shelves display spirits for evening cocktails and wine.
How it began
Lancashire cotton merchant Oliver Openshaw built the slate manor in 1894, adding a carved sundial above the front door.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.