Gidleigh Park re-opens for 2007
Following a major refurbishment programme, Gidleigh Park Hotel and Restaurant reopened in December 2006. This Tudor style property is nestled amongst 45 acres of magnificent secluded gardens and woodland on the north bank of the Teign River in Dartmoor National Park.
New owners, Andrew and Christina Brownsword, closed this award-winning 14 bedroom hotel and 2 Michelin starred Restaurant on the 3 rd of January 2006 and have been overseeing the rebuilding and restoration programme for the last year to create a stunning 24 bedroom hotel.
Working closely with Andrew and Christina, designer Carole Roberts was responsible for refurbishing all bedrooms, restaurants and public areas. The design influences are reminiscent of the period in which the original property was built, which was 1928 - during The Arts and Crafts Movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth Century.
The hotel has a country-house feel, achieved by the use of fine English fabrics and antiques, with each public room and bedroom individually furnished and completed with the Brownswords' personal touches. Top British designers include Pierre Frey, William Yeoward, Zoffany and Nina Campbell. Gidleigh boasts spectacular spa suites with double baths, sauna and steam room as well as feature fire places. The super sized bathrooms in granite and marble feature highly at Gidleigh with exceptional roll top baths, cascading shower heads and the most stunning views over the Dartmoor countryside.
Gidleigh Park's General Manager, Sue Williams, quotes "It is incredibly exciting for us with the new bedrooms and suites. The spa suites in particular are quite unique to Gidleigh!"
The hotel's rustic location and the log fires add to its charm, warmth and authenticity. Retaining its original character, Gidleigh Park has accomplished a fine balance between the classic and the modern, updating its facilities with the latest technology, including WiFi, ISDN and HD flat screen TVs, all discretely installed. The hotel now offers a pantry for guests with home-made cookies, chilled drinks and a selection of teas, coffees and fresh fruit. Fine wine and champagnes are also available. The pantry operates as an honesty bar and is open to guests 24 hours.
The Pavilion, a thatched 2-bedroom cottage 350 yards from the hotel, is accessible by a small bridge crossing the river, or by car. It boasts two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, open plan sitting room with its own fire and small kitchen with a veranda overlooking the hotel’s croquet lawn. A stone's throw from the Pavilion there is an 18 hole putting course, designed by Peter Alliss and, closer to the main house, is a tennis court.
Since 1994, critically acclaimed 2 Michelin starred Head Chef, Michael Caines MBE, has been at the helm in the kitchen at Gidleigh Park. Michael and his passionate team of dedicated professionals create dishes with British and Mediterranean influences using the freshest local ingredients.
Following the opening, Gidleigh Park's Head Gardener will continue to maintain the 45 acre park. Over the past few years, the gardeners have cleared areas of undergrowth which has encouraged swathes of bluebells and wild orchids in spring, as well as rhododendrons and azaleas. Maps guide guests around the gardens and woodland beyond and for the more serious hikers, guided walks across the moors, through local villages and through some of the most spectacular countryside can be arranged by the hotel staff. Dogs are also welcome at Gidleigh Park and are well provided for, with four newly erected heated kennels.
Andrew and Christina Brownsword are also owners of The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant and Spa and Sydney House Chelsea.
"Our first visit – we came with high expectations which have been met in every possible way"
Margaret and Brian Roper
"A real treat! Gidleigh is now even better – and so comfortable still – it's excellent"
Howard and Beverley Booty
"Excellent meal, beautifully served – thank you"
David Bennett
Double rooms, including breakfast and dinner in the hotel's two Michelin starred restaurant start at £440.00 per night based on double occupancy.
For more information on Gidleigh Park please visit www.gidleigh.com.
Reservations can be made by calling: +44 (0)1647 432367.
Gidleigh Park Hotel
Chagford
Devon
Q13 8HH
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