“A haven of exceptional home-made food, delightful art and slow living in rolypoly East Devon countryside five miles inland from the unspoilt fishing village of Beer; as close to an Italian agriturismo that you will find in Britain”
“A haven of exceptional home-made food, delightful art and slow living in rolypoly East Devon countryside five miles inland from the unspoilt fishing village of Beer; as close to an Italian agriturismo that you will find in Britain”
Hotel Review
Refugees from the worlds of insurance and advertising in London, now with two young sons, Hugo and Olive Guest have created an idyllic ‘English agriturismo’ in the country house and 15-acre smallholding that was Hugo’s family home, also run as a B&B by his parents before they retired. It’s an enchanting place. Outside: huge views of the Coly Valley without a house or pylon in sight. Inside: an interior that radiates colour and ornament, with a delightful collection of pictures, many by Olive, a talented artist. Six charming and comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms mix family antiques with vintage finds. As for the food, Hugo and head chef Sam Lomas produce dishes defined by artisan techniques, nose to tail cookery and seasonality. Choose from Kitchen Supper (served Monday to Saturday) or four-course Glebe House Dinner (Thursday to Sunday, also for non-residents). The smell of home-baked bread will invariably greet you as you arrive at Glebe House, and the farmhouse breakfast is a feast of compotes, jams and eggs from the hens. Picnics too are a must: take a bottle of wine and your perfectly packaged picnic, find a quiet spot in the beautiful Devon countryside and kick right back.
Written by Fiona Duncan
Recommended For
- Rural
- Sights nearby
- Take a trip to Colyton Tannery, the UK's last remaining Oak Bark Tannery.
- Country Escape
- A charming rural B&B that's a great place to escape the city from.
- Great walks
- The surrounding landscape is full of beautiful walking routes.
- Wine tasting
- Visit Lyme Bay Winery to sample some local Devonshire wine.
- Golf
- Play a round at the nearby Honiton Golf Course.
- Full of character
- Quiet
- Charming
- B&B
- Artworks
Facilities
- Parking
- Wifi
- Sitting Room
- Garden
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Take a trip to Colyton Tannery, the UK's last remaining Oak Bark Tannery.
- Great walks
- The surrounding landscape is full of beautiful walking routes.
- Wine tasting
- Visit Lyme Bay Winery to sample some local Devonshire wine.
- Golf
- Play a round at the nearby Honiton Golf Course.
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