Dartmoor · England
Gidleigh Park
A mock-Tudor house at the end of a very long lane on the edge of Dartmoor
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Getting to Gidleigh Park involves a mile and a half of single-track lane out of Chagford, which is a reasonable indicator of how secluded the place is. The house was built in 1928 in mock-Tudor style for an Australian shipping magnate and sits in wooded grounds where the North Teign river runs through.
Inside it is comfortably old-fashioned in the best sense: panelled rooms, log fires, deep armchairs and a long-standing reputation for serious cooking. The dining room has held Michelin recognition for much of its modern history.
The grounds include a croquet lawn, a bowling green and a water garden, and the open moor begins just beyond the boundary. Walkers, fly fishers and people who want to be genuinely out of signal range are the natural audience.
At a glance
What to expect
- Michelin-recognised dining
- Riverside grounds
- Log fires and panelled lounges
- Croquet and bowls
- Fly fishing
- Dartmoor walking access
- Extensive wine list
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