A tastefully restored Georgian country house set in peaceful grounds which stretch down to the estuary – the pretty veranda is the perfect spot to admire the view. Luxurious bedrooms are beautifully furnished and have a stylish, modern feel; opt for a Garden Room with a fire and hot tub on the terrace.
Guide Michelin, October 2025The perfect countryside getaway... You begin to feel infinitely lighter, reaching a point of previously unimaginable bliss, because this is pure English heaven...
Forbes, August 2017Britain's most exciting new country house hotel in decades, with double Michelin-starred BBC Great British Menu icon Michael Caines MBE at the helm, and extraordinary food. Book a room with an outdoor bath overlooking the golden syrup sunsets of the Exe estuary.
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A Country House by the Exe
Lympstone Manor is a five-star country house hotel in Devon, overlooking the serene Exe Estuary and the dramatic Jurassic Coast. A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, the estate blends refined luxury with a deep sense of place, set within 28 acres of landscaped grounds and a sun-drenched 10.8-acre vineyard.
Distinctive Stays
The hotel features 21 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, each named after a bird found along the Exe Estuary and individually designed with subtle avian-inspired details. Tucked away in secluded woodland at the foot of the vineyard, six charming Shepherd Huts offer a more private retreat, each named after a woodland animal and immersed in nature.
Dining by Michael Caines
Dining at Lympstone Manor is an experience defined by excellence. Michelin-starred cuisine by Michael Caines MBE is served in the elegant dining rooms of the Grade II listed Georgian Manor, where seasonal ingredients and precise technique shine. For a more relaxed setting, the Pool House Restaurant & Bar offers informal dining beside a heated outdoor swimming pool and leisure facilities.
A Vision Rooted in the Land
From the moment Michael Caines first visited the estate, he was inspired not only by the opportunity to restore the historic manor, but also by the idea of planting a vineyard on the south-west-facing parkland overlooking the Exe Estuary. Today, Lympstone Manor stands as a celebration of landscape, gastronomy and understated British luxury.