Imagine a wildly romantic Grade 1 Elizabethan Manor set in 3,500 acres of one of Devon's finest country estates, close to the sea for long coastal walks, yet just a short drive from the historic city of Exeter. Beautiful Arabian horses and pheasants roam freely as you approach Combe House along a mile of winding drive. This charming country house hotel lies in Gittisham, the film location for a Rosemunde Pilcher novel and described by Prince Charles as the "Ideal English Village" with its pretty Devon cob and thatch cottages, Norman Church, babbling brook and Village Green - a timeless picture of days gone by.

Here you will find exceptional food in a wonderful country setting, carefully chosen wines, roaring log fires and generous hospitality. Listed as one of the most romantic hotels in Great Britain and awarded 'Devon Hotel of the Year' - Devon Tourism Awards 2010, "Top UK Restaurants 2008 - the 100 best places to eat out in the UK" by Restaurant Magazine, Combe is a place you will love. For, to discover the warmth and tranquility of this luxury country house hotel surrounded by its enchanting woodland gardens is to find something very special - something you may never have known you were looking for until you found it, rather like falling in love for the very first time...

Combe House offers a choice of rooms, each with its own individual style and charm.

The largest rooms in the house are the master bedrooms and suites which offer wonderful panoramic views over the estate and surrounding countryside. Elegantly decorated in rich colours and fabrics, and furnished with fresh flowers, family portraits and antiques, these were the rooms originally occupied by the Lords and Ladies of the house in times gone by. Whilst these rooms convey all the grandeur of a bygone era, this is by no means at the expense of comfort. In keeping with what Combe is all about, the emphasis is on relaxation so in these rooms you'll find plenty of plump cushions and either cosy armchairs or sofas.

Our Superior rooms have garden outlooks and, whilst smaller, are still very spacious with plenty of natural daylight. Decorated with style, they are all very different - an oak panelled bathroom in one, hand-painted fantasy walls in another.

Situated in what was the servants' wing in the old days, are our Kingsize and Double bedded rooms, some with bath and hand shower, and some with large walk-in showers. These are decorated with a fresh, country-style look - floral prints and stripes and antique furniture. They overlook either the Nash Garden or the Hydrangea Garden.

General

Luxury country house hotel
Independent hotel
Peaceful countryside location
Car parks on site
9 miles from sea
South West Coastal Path
Historic & architectural interest
14 miles from Cathedral City of Exeter
25 mins from Dartmoor National Park
4 miles to railway station in Honiton
9 miles to Exeter airport
1 hour to Bristol & Plymouth airports
Helicopter landing pad on site
Plymouth, Poole & Weymouth ferry ports all within 90 minutes drive
10 miles from M5 motorway

Restaurant & Hospitality

Open 365 days a year
2 Master Chefs of Great Britain
Perfect for special occasions
Licensed for wedding ceremonies
Exclusive use for up to 100 guests (150 with marquee)
Unique private dining rooms
'Panel' Room & 'Georgian Kitchen'
Meeting & corporate hospitality, 50 max theatre style
Access for wheelchairs to public rooms (no lifts, all bedrooms on first floor)
Toilet for disabled & ramp
Open all year for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visitors very welcome for coffee, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner, but booking essential - incl afternoon tea (our scones are freshly baked to order!)
Vegetarian menu

Rooms

Fifteen bedrooms & suites (all rooms recently refurbished)
One Thatch Cottage for two, with private, secure walled garden
One four poster bedroom
Plasma TV in all rooms
WiFi connection in most rooms
No smoking throughout
Telephone & hairdryers in all rooms
Children welcome
Dogs welcome by arrangement
Thatch Cottage ideal for dogs

Leisure

Walking – maps of local routes available
Shooting onsite
Cycle hire nearby
Riding nearby
Golf nearby
Fishing nearby

Web Friendly Features

Online booking
Special offers

Dogs Can Come Too!
£10 per night
Dogs allowed in specific rooms
Dogs welcome in Thatch Cottage with private, secure garden
K9 survival box
Stays also include a free Combe House Devon Dog Friendly Walks Book…..written by a Dog….& his friend


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