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Gidleigh Park
Chagford, Devon, United Kingdom · Independent · High Luxury
The Gidleigh estate dates to the 16th century, but the present Tudor-style Arts and Crafts house was rebuilt from 1925 to 1929 by architect Stanley Philpot for Australian shipping magnate Charles Harold Campbell McIlwraith. Chef Michael Caines won two Michelin stars here in 2005, still held today on 107 acres beside the River Teign on Dartmoor's edge.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 1955
- Neighborhood: Dartmoor
- Architect: Stanley Philpot
About Gidleigh Park
- The estate dates to the 16th century under the Prouz family; the present house was rebuilt from 1925 to 1929 by architect Stanley Philpot for Australian shipping magnate McIlwraith.
- It became a hotel in 1955; Andrew Brownsword bought it in 2005 and reopened it on 11 December 2006 with ten additional rooms, for 24 total.
- Chef Michael Caines led the kitchen from 1994, winning two Michelin stars in 2005; the restaurant retains two stars today.
- A Monet-style footbridge crosses the River Teign on 107 acres at the edge of Dartmoor.
History
The Gidleigh estate dates to the 16th century and the Prouz family, but the present Tudor-style Arts and Crafts house was rebuilt between 1925 and 1929 by Tunbridge Wells architect Stanley Philpot for Australian shipping magnate Charles Harold Campbell McIlwraith, who had bought the estate in 1918. It became a hotel in 1955.
The Henderson family took over in December 1977, and in February 2005 Andrew Brownsword acquired it; after closing in January 2006 it reopened on 11 December 2006 with ten additional rooms, bringing the total to 24. Chef Michael Caines led the kitchen from 1994, winning two Michelin stars in 2005; the restaurant retains two stars today. Set on 107 acres by the River Teign on the edge of Dartmoor, it is a Relais and Chateaux member with a Monet-style footbridge.
The setting
21.5 miles from Exeter.
Restaurants and bars
- Gidleigh Park Restaurant — Restaurant · Chef Michael Caines · Two MICHELIN Stars
Amenities
- Golf course
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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