Gidleigh Park Hotel

Set on the bubbling upper reaches of the River Teign on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Gidleigh Park is one of England’s most celebrated country house hotels — a secluded Tudor‑style manor surrounded by 107 acres of woodland, gardens and riverside paths. The setting is widely praised for its tranquillity, romance and natural beauty.

Part of Andrew Brownsword Hotels, the property combines historic architecture with refined modern comfort, offering a deeply restorative retreat with exceptional hospitality, scenic walking routes, lawn games, and immersive countryside experiences.

Accommodation

Gidleigh Park offers 24 individually designed bedrooms and suites, many with garden‑view terraces, spa‑style bathrooms, wet rooms, or four‑poster beds. Interiors draw from the Arts & Crafts movement, complemented by antiques and fine artwork, creating a blend of heritage character and contemporary luxury.

Highlights include: Suites with spa baths and indulgent marble bathrooms, A family loft suite (Haytor) ideal for groups or longer stays, and pet-friendly room options by request

Gidleigh Park is one of the UK’s most renowned gastronomic destinations, centred around its Michelin‑starred restaurant where the cooking is grounded in classical technique, modern precision, and exceptional West Country produce. The dining experience is elevated by the estate’s own kitchen garden, foraged moorland ingredients, and one of the country’s most impressive wine cellars.

Michelin‑Starred Dining Led by Chef Ian Webber

The restaurant currently holds 1 Michelin Star, regained under Executive Head Chef Ian Webber, whose cooking places flavour, provenance and seasonality above all else. His menus are described as refined, uncluttered, and grounded in the landscape around Dartmoor.

Webber’s approach focuses on:

Seasonal modern British cuisine, with clear flavours and meticulous technique
Produce from trusted local Devon suppliers alongside the hotel’s own garden harvests
Dishes that blend classical roots with contemporary touches, avoiding unnecessary complication

Menus & Dining Style

À La Carte & Tasting Menus

Gidleigh Park offers:

A seasonal à la carte menu, rich with local game, fish, and moorland vegetables
A multi‑course tasting menu, featuring signature plates and garden‑led dishes

Dishes often feature:

Hand‑dived scallops
Salt-aged West Country beef
Veal sweetbreads
Wye Valley asparagus
Celeriac with wild mushrooms

These menus reflect the kitchen’s mission to express the changing character of Dartmoor through food.

Provenance & Produce

Ingredients are sourced as locally and sustainably as possible:

Many herbs, edible flowers and vegetables come from the on‑site kitchen garden
West Country farmers supply beef, game, lamb and dairy
Locally grown fruit, moorland berries, orchard produce and seasonal mushrooms contribute to the flavour profile

This creates dishes with a distinctive Devon terroir, celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage.

The Wine Cellar

Gidleigh Park is home to one of the finest hotel wine collections in the country, featuring over 1,300 bins.

The cellar is known for:

Broad global representation
Rare vintages and prestige bottles
Expert pairings for tasting menus
An exceptional Champagne and sparkling collection

The depth of the cellar allows the sommelier team to curate highly personalised wine journeys.

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