Devon hotel recognised among the UK’s finest places to stay
Lympstone Manor, the Michelin-starred country house hotel in Devon from celebrated Chef Owner Michael Caines MBE, has been named in The Telegraph’s inaugural ‘250 Best Hotels in the UK’ guide – a prestigious new collection celebrating the very best hotels across Britain.
Selected by Telegraph Travel’s expert hotel editors and independently reviewed by a network of 60 experienced reviewers, the brand-new guide recognises exceptional hotels based on location, character, service, facilities, food and drink, and value for money. Chosen from more than 2,000 hotel reviews nationwide, Lympstone Manor joins a handpicked list of the UK’s most outstanding hospitality destinations.
Set within 28 acres overlooking the Exe Estuary in Devon, Lympstone Manor is one of the South West’s most acclaimed luxury hotels. The Relais & Châteaux property, which holds both a Michelin star and Two Michelin Keys, is the vision of Michael Caines MBE and has become renowned for its exceptional dining, vineyard experiences and elegant coastal setting since opening in 2017.
Michael Caines MBE comments: “To see Lympstone Manor included in The Telegraph’s new guide to the 250 Best Hotels in the UK is wonderful recognition for the entire team. From the beginning, our vision was to create a truly special destination that reflects the beauty, produce and essence of the landscape around us, while delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable experiences for guests. To be recognised among the very best hotels in the country is something we are incredibly proud of.”
The Grade II listed Georgian manor house features 21 individually designed rooms and suites alongside six luxury Shepherd’s Huts nestled within the Woodland at the foot of the vineyard. At the heart of the hotel is the Michelin-starred restaurant led by Michael Caines MBE, and his terroir de Cuisine’, food that comes from the heart and a passion for ‘food that expresses a sense of place. Celebrating the finest seasonal produce from Devon and the South West, alongside award-winning wines produced from the estate’s 17,500-vine vineyard.
Guests can also enjoy a heated outdoor pool, tennis court, vineyard tours, estuary walks, sailing and water sports nearby, as well as family-friendly experiences including nature walks, bird watching and beekeeping. The hotel’s setting on the foreshore of the internationally renowned Exe Estuary offers spectacular views and direct access to one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
The Telegraph’s new interactive guide allows readers to explore the UK’s leading hotels by region and category, highlighting properties independently reviewed and recommended by Telegraph Travel’s expert network.
