Widgery House

Widgery House offers luxury 5 Star accommodation within the Dartmoor National Park. The house was built by a celebrated artist and stands in 8 acres of grounds. The house has been welcoming guests for over 100 years, and is an ideal venue for short breaks, romantic weekends away, business travellers, or for those seeking a longer stay. Exclusive hire, self catering or catered is also available for large parties.

We offer an ideal location for activity holidays, cycling, walking and nature enthusiasts. For a peaceful country location, with numerous walks and the popular cycle trails, plus the many interesting places and attractions, well within easy travelling distance, look no further.

Excellent livery facilities, cycle-hire and pet-friendly accommodation adds further value for those wishing to explore Dartmoor and the surrounding area.

Our location near the Devon/Cornwall border means that the high-cliffed North Cornish coastline, gentler South Devon coast, Eden Project and many other great destinations are all less than an hour's drive away.

•    11 en-suite bedrooms
•    Commercial kitchen
•    Dining room
•    Living Room
•    Patio and BBQ
•    Wireless Broadband
•    Large car park
•    Cots and High Chairs etc available

The accommodation itself is large, attractive, well-equipped and spacious. The dining room  is designed to seat 24 people comfortably for a celebratory meal. The lounge, with an open fireplace, perfect for relaxing with a coffee and the paper or a good book or if you prefer there is also a large conservatory overlooking the back garden.

Two bedrooms are allocated at the ground floor; there are two family rooms, a family suite, a twin and 7 double rooms, all en-suite.

•    Duvets / linen / towels provided
•    Cot and highchair available
•    Barbecue
•    Pub 0.6 miles
•    Restaurant 0.4 miles

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

Our location near the Devon/Cornwall border means that the high-cliffed North Cornish coastline, gentler South Devon coast, Eden Project and many other great destinations are all less than an hour's drive away.

Horse Riding
There is a range of good size stables and grazing for those wishing to bring their horses with them. Feed and bedding is available by prior arrangement and a secure tack room is provided for safe storage of kit. There is ample parking for lorries and trailers. Next door to the stable is our 40 x 20 sand school for your use.

The location provides instant access to a wide range of excellent riding for riders of all abilities. The house is 100 yards from the open moor, and the local roads, forests and commons provide many miles of hacking opportunities. Maps can be provided on arrival.

There are a number of local inns that are all very friendly to the passing horse and rider requiring refreshments. If you would like to grab a bite to eat in the saddle, packed lunches are provided on request.

For those wanting a complete break it is possible to arrange full livery (please provide as much notice as possible). We also provide DIY livery for those wishing to base their horse here for a longer period, plus use of the sand school on an hourly basis.

We are able to arrange group and private lessons for all ages and abilities with our BHSAU-accredited, this includes flatwork and jumping.

Cycling
There are a number of well-maintained bikes available for hire. Weekly rates are £30 for adults and £21 for children.

The Granite Way section runs adjacent to the House and we are blessed with our own private gated access. Cyclists and walkers will often use us as a watering hole where they can sit above the trail and watch others ride through the old railway-cutting.

If you would like catering, please give as much notice as possible so we can ensure the caterers are available for the dates you require.

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge:
- Daily maid service
- Full catering service
- Local veggie box delivery
- Cooked or continental breakfast
- Local meat box
- Food shopping
- Newspapers

Based on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the 5 Star Country House offers an intimate and romantic wedding venue. Licensed to hold civil ceremonies, its eleven en-suite bedrooms, function rooms and restaurant are available for exclusive over-night hire or for a shorter, one day event.
 
Civil Ceremonies
The House accommodates a capacity of 65 guests for your civil wedding ceremony. Ceremony room hire prices start from £400 (does not include Registrar's fee)
 
Drinks
We have an extensive range of wines, champagnes and other alcohol beverages. We offer a wine-tasting session during the planning process to ensure that all needs are catered for.
 
Food
We are able to offer a menu to suit your requirements and offer  the ideal setting for a buffet or banquet, providing you and your guests with the very best in locally sourced cuisine. Our Wedding Breakfast starts from £35.00 per guest. In additional canapés, evening buffets, evening snacks, cheese menus, cream teas, tea and coffee are available.
 
Marquees
The House can accommodate up to 25 guests in our restaurant for the Wedding Breakfast. For larger parties, we are able to provide a marquee facility on the front lawn for up to 70.
 
Exclusive Hire
For a ceremony after 4pm, we can provide a one night exclusive hire. For a ceremony before 4pm, you are required to take exclusive hire for 2 nights.

Exclusivity includes:
* 11 bedrooms (incl. breakfast) for 22 guests
* Use of all function rooms, public areas and garden
* The hotel will be closed to the public for the duration of your hire

Catering
We can seat up to 25 people for the wedding breakfast inside the hotel. For larger parties, we are able to provide a marquee facility on the front lawn for up to 70.

- Security deposit: £1000. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Yes.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

We stayed in here last weekend and it was superb. The staff are very professional, helpful, polite and friendly. There is an Italian chef there and the food was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this b & b to anyone who likes quite and class.

Anonymous

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We stayed in this hotel for three nights and it was lovely. It is so peaceful and set in lovely surroundings. The room was beautifully decorated with a spacious bathroom. Breakfast was very good and the Italian restaurant is amazing! The food is lovely! Perfect location for exploring Dartmoor and North Devon. We would certainly stay here again!

Anonymous

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Beautifully appointed, comfortable and spotlessly clean country house in a peaceful yet convenient country setting midway between Tavistock and Okehampton. We recommend eating in the House's own Italian restaurant, the food was excellent and the prices in line with other high quality restaurants, but if you don't want to pay restaurant prices there were several pubs within a few miles. We had a four poster room which, while not huge was more than adequate, very comfortable, well furnished and had a decent size flat screen TV and a small but luxurious shower room. The residents lounge was large and very comfortably furnished and although we did not partake, drinks were available to residents throughout the day. Staff were friendly & helpful. I couldn't fault our stay in any way and highly recommend the House if you want somewhere fairly secluded, peaceful and luxurious at a very reasonable price.

Helena

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Rarely do I feel the need to write a review when I travel but I am making an exception for this outstanding venue. My wife and I recently had a baby and this was our first trip away since our childs birth. The owners were extremely welcoming and being family people themselves were particularly accomodating of our needs for our baby. The rooms are extremely well appointed and reflect what you may expect from a much more expensive hotel. Also a real italian restaurant downstairs!!! What fabulous food - One of the owners is italian and this clearly shows in the standard of the food, we had an exceptional food every night and without having to leave the building. The local area was brilliant - there was enough good walking to keep you busy for a week with the north and south coasts only a short trip in the car for seaside fun (in the warmer months). The local towns are charming and the overall location gives you prime position to explore devon or even head on into cornwall. I will definitely be back again soon and once the little one can ride a bike I'll be taking on the coast to coast cycle which has been created on an abandoned railway line which runs directly past the hotel. The local pub has some real character too.

J Temporal

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Set in beautiful surroungings the House is a real treat. Not only does it offer a relaxing family friendly atmosphere and an excellent Italian restaurant but it also has a business / conference facility suitable for meetings and presentations. I will certainly be returning both for business stop offs and also with my family and the dogs in the summer! Highly recommended.

Anonymous

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We have just spent three nights celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at the Country House and could not have chosen a nicer venue. We had a superior room with a beautiful shower room (although I would have liked, and expected to see a bath). The King Size bedded room was spacios and comfortable with a 32" wall mounted LCD television. We only ate in the restaurant once because the food in the nearby Castle Inn was so good. The meal we did have in house was good but nothing special. Breakfasts though were good and plentiful. Walks from the door are a bonus, especially those on the Moor - magnificent.

Mr Shirpet

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Great location. The rooms are very new and wonderfuly clean. Possibly our only complaint was that we booked a superior room which we thought would have included a bath but instead had a shower room. You must eat at the restaurant as the food is just brilliant. Breakfasts are healthy and totally yummy. Staff are all very friendly. The sitting room with fireplace is really lovely. This B & B is certainly worth a visit.

Ms Lequon

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