Hotel Endsleigh

Hotel · Milton Abbot

Hotel Endsleigh

Hotel · Milton Abbot

Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot, Tavistock PL19 0PQ, United Kingdom

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Elegant lodge with stylish rooms, fine dining, & extensive grounds.

Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot, Tavistock PL19 0PQ, United Kingdom Get directions

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Hotel Endsleigh

"At last, an English country house hotel for people who loathe both traditional English country house hotels with their whispery dining rooms, dusty chintz, equestrian prints and phlegmatic plumbing, and also the new breed of hip faux rustic boltholes where the bell-hop might confide that it was Kate Moss herself who was responsible for the cigarette burn in the night table by your bed and fire doors thump all night long. Here instead, compliments of Olga Polizzi, sister of Sir Rocco Forte and one of the world’s most brilliant hoteliers, and her daughter Alex, who runs the place, is a story-book country house hotel—friendly, discreetly stylish, comfortable, quiet, surrounded by lovely gardens and possessing a superb setting just on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon and overlooking the Tamar River, which divides Cornwall and Devon. This 16 room hotel was created from the 1812 shooting and fishing lodge of Georgina, Duchess of Bedford, and the Regency spirit of the place has been handsomely brought across by Polizzi with framed etchings, China Trade wallpaper, bamboo bit and pieces, lots of books—this is a superb destination for anyone who loves to read—and superbly comfortable beds. This place is heaven for couples where one is sporting and the other isn’t, since riding is possible, along with hiking, and there’s famously good salmon and sea-trout fishing at an adjacent club, all of which means it’s easy to leave the sedentary in peace. Chef Shay Cooper does a clever update of the sort of dishes you kind hope to find in this setting, mostly good simple old-fashioned English food like roasts and wonderful fresh salmon, and breakfast are memorably delicious. The only things, in fact, that are reminiscent of traditional English country houses are in fact quite welcome, the honor bar in the library, the full cream tea served, and the thwack of someone playing croquet on a lawn somewhere."

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avonside

Google

A stunning hotel: in a magical and bucolic setting. The magnificent gardens and grounds offer a variety of walks and places to sit and relax and admire the views. The hotel is a stunning "cottage" that is beautiful inside and out - nice touches by keeping the old fire hoses, buckets and telephones along the corridors and stunning decor everywhere. We stayed in Suite 1 with huge French windows directly onto the garden, as well as views from the sitting room on to the parterre that was planted with pink, lilac and white flowers. The bed was huge and comfortable, the bath was big enough to swim in. Luxurious robes and slippers provided. The staff were all friendly, professional and charming.|Genuinely dog-friendly too.

Borderterrier1

Google

We had a wonderful spring weekend break for a major birthday at the Endsleigh and loved the whole experience.||We were hoping for a traditional English Country House weekend and the Endsleigh delivered superbly. ||The staff were really nice, not too in your face or obsequious, just genuinely helpful. ||The rooms are comfortable if a bit quirky but the high point of the Endsleigh is the gardens and grounds. ||We spent three hours each day walking around. The formal gardens diffuse gradually into an extensive arboretum with magnificent acres and new world conifers. The rockery is magical and the rills and waterfalls throughout the Del make for a very lush feel. The arboretum then diffuses gradually into the native woodland resplendent with bluebells an April and down to the river. All rather lovely.||The interior the house is more or less original, beautifully furnished and giving a real English Country House vibe. The bedrooms and facilities to have been fitted into the original house layout so expect some quirky passages and stairs. ||The suite we had was shabby chic and very comfortable -but a bit shabby of course. |The one area we felt was a bit weak was the catering. It's definitely sub standard for a hotel of this quality..||If you want a historic English Country House this is for you. If you want bling stay away.

Experienced Reviewer

Google

Visited for a not so busy lunch and I must say this restaurant is a hit and miss affair. Starters were amazing - the Mackerel not only looked beautiful but more importantly tasted on point. One main was a major let down - Beef Ribs. The dish once again looked beautiful, unfortunately, the beef was so overcooked - it was leather shoe standard. So, I did return this dish and whilst a replacement was offered, my fellow diners had already started eating. Therefore, I asked for a simple ham sandwich to speed things along. This sandwich arrived when the others had finished their mains; the bread was dry and ham was "supermarket" standard. By now I had given up (nobody asked, so I persevered). The desserts were faultless. The bill arrived with a £18.75 discount AFTER a £21.09 service charge. Now, you were already going to lose a point for a 12.5% discretionary service charge (really no need), but to simply add it after the issues was ridiculous. Yes, let us reward the chefs failures! I felt the Maître d was very direct with service with a tone that at times felt curt and rude. This is not our first visit here and maybe some kindness and a smile should be present?

gordonm186

Google

Our third visit and once again an exceptional experience. Beautiful location, professional and friendly staff, lovely informal vibe, excellent food, tasteful design. Gardens are of such a high standard. We can't wait to return and can't recommend more highly, enjoy!

Ritz1165

Google

What an undertaking this renovation must have been. When inside the gorgeous estate I felt part of another period in time. To truly appreciate the historical accents I should have stayed more than two days. But that is a good excuse to experience the intricately colorful sitting area, dining rooms, and halls during another season-fall or winter perhaps with a fire going curled up with a good book.|The grounds are so interesting. Early spring suggested the coming of the lush summer and bolder color. But I was glad to see the tulips.|The breakfast is copious and delicious. No need to dine until the evening unless you have been walking about the property, fishing ir exploring other venues. All good and wine special and delicious.|NB if you are needing a real rest, plan to stay for a fewdays and do excursion out. For those needing more of an adventure, especially those who do not drive on the UK side of the road, know that the roads are windy and narrow. Rent the smallest car you can.

Kathrynbrewer7

Google

I took my parents here for lunch last Friday and it was just wonderful. The gardens are breathtakingly beautiful and are in immaculate condition. We ate outside, the food was delicious - lots of delicious things and hard to choose, the staff were wonderful. Particularly wonderful was Paul, who I believe is one of the groundsmen, when I realised I had lost my car keys, combed the paths with me to try to find them. We did find them eventually, thanks to him. All the staff were lovely the place itself was magical and I now just need to come up with a really good reason to go back and stay! I can't recommend it highly enough and I'd like to thank Paul especially for going over and above the call of duty.

Nicole Sage

Google

Wow! We had our wedding celebration and night at Hotel Endsleigh and I can honestly say it was the most perfect setting ever. Adam & Richard helped with the planning and were absolutely incredible with our requests, every single member of staff on the day was attentive and helped it to go smoothly and we couldn't have asked for anything better, they are a true asset to the hotel. The grounds are simply stunning, as are the rooms and we cannot wait to come back and stay here again. We also came with our dog and everyone catered so perfectly to him during our stay. A big thank you once again, simply stunning!

antonia mills

Google

If you want a quiet break, with dogs, or celebrate a special event, come here. Ignore the cost, the experience is worth it. Beautiful house, stunning garden. Wonderful uninterrupted views across the Tamar valley. Friendly efficient staff, great food, comfortable rooms. So quiet.