Ten reasons Why I Love…. Hotel Endsleigh, Devon.
1. The descent into Endsleigh’s secret valley down a mile-long drive.
2. The Grade-I listed house built in 1812 for the Duke of Bedford as a fishing lodge.
3. The original oak floors and doors, family crests, fireplaces in bedrooms and bathrooms, pull down maps in the hall.
4. Owner Olga Polizzi’s stylish interiors, respecting the setting while bringing contemporary panache….
5. …like the divinely comfy chaise longue covered in Mulberry’s lime green and hot pink velvet Game Birds in a sun trap bay window.
6. Afternoon tea on the terrace, watching the Tamar snake along the valley and the tumbling woods beyond.
7. The beautiful gardens and arboretum designed by Humphrey Repton.
8. The facsimile of Repton’s Red Book, showing his plans for Endsleigh. Alan Titchmarsh took it to bed.
9. The thatched dairy – ask for the key.
10. The utter peace.
Hotel Endsleigh. Doubles from £190.
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Hotel Endsleigh Tavistock 19 rooms from €288
Families - Babysitting and monitors available plus such delights as picnics (complete with lanterns and blankets) in the grounds.Honeymoons - Fairytale suites, gourmet cuisine, cosy fireside sofas and incredible grounds for strolling hand in hand- enchanting!Country Escape - Extensive grounds for fishing, shooting, and rambling, plus plenty of comfy armchairs for the weary walker!Sights nearby - The National Trust and its stately homes make for a great day exploring - Cothele House, Saltram House and Castle Drogo.
Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi CollectionCheck AvailabilityHistoric shooting lodge offering an intimate, Olga Polizzi styled stay. Relax in the stunning grounds or in the library. Beautiful rooms overlook the Tamar valley and river. Excellent restaurant, and immaculate staff. Probably one of the best in the South West. See More
Written by Fiona Duncan
