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Gidleigh Park

5.0 star property
Outdoor enthusiasts find their perfect countryside escape at this rural retreat, where golf courses and gourmet dining create a peaceful getaway

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Gidleigh Park sits peacefully in the countryside, offering a genuine retreat from everyday life. Visitors can play a round on the 18-hole golf course or enjoy a more relaxed game of mini golf. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast to start the day right.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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Classic Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Woodland View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Woodland View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Spa Suite

  • Valley view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Loft Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Loft Suite

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Master Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Master Room

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Newton Abbot, Gidleigh Park is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Fernworthy Lake, while Arts & Craft Chapel and Finch Foundary are cultural highlights. Stone Lane Gardens and Higher Knowle are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide
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Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Newton Abbot, England, TQ13 8HH

What's nearby

  • 0_602099
    Dartmoor National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Exeter Cathedral
    38 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Powderham Castle which includes interior views, a castle and art
    Powderham Castle
    47 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • University of Exeter
    38 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach
    59 min drive - 41.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station
    25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taw River Inn
    18 min drive
  • Hog & Hedge
    14 min drive
  • Whitehouse Restaurant
    19 min drive
  • The Tors
    22 min drive
  • Kings Arms
    18 min drive

About this property

Gidleigh Park

Luxury hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a terrace, mini golf, and a garden at Gidleigh Park. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gidleigh Park Hotel Newton Abbot
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Gidleigh Park Newton Abbot
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Gidleigh Park Hotel Newton Abbot

Frequently asked questions

Is Gidleigh Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Gidleigh Park allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gidleigh Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gidleigh Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gidleigh Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park, Fernworthy Lake, and Stone Lane Gardens. Castle Drogo and Arts & Craft Chapel are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Gidleigh Park Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay. The room was perfect and loved wandering through the gardens and nearby walks despite the weather. Cosy evening by the fireplace, red wine and board games. The Christmas decorations were tasteful and festive. Fantastic team of staff and look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a lovely setting with the sound of the river when you sat on the terrace. The staff were exceptional and always ready to help with any request. The room was very comfortable, lovely big bed and superb bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous setting and lovely hotel. Very quiet when we were there which in many ways was excellent but at times it felt too quiet. The food was absolutely amazing and everything we ate was wonderful from afternoon tea to dinner to breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Symon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great team

Two night mini break. Kind team members who were all vety passionate about looking after guests. A contented place to spend a few days. Lovely area to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS, CLASSIC property and setting. Refined ELEGANCE!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply wonderful - the service, food, everything was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a charming, magical place!

We had the most magical stay and really got away from it all. In our 10km walk from the hotel we saw two standing stone circles.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing in comfort.

A beautiful hotel set in lovely gardens on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Very good standard of food. The classic room we stayed in was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Perfect for a relaxing break once you have negotiated the 1.5 mile single track road to the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Gidleigh Park was extraordinary. I had never experienced the level of service offered or the professionalism of the staff. We felt welcomed and cared for as individuals. The meals were outstanding. I’m so glad I chose to stay there for part of our trip to England’s southwest, but every place after was a bit of a let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnificent, slightly remote hotel.

Lovely place in a quite remote location. Final approach is 2 miles of very narrow twisting road. Once arrived the welcome is second to none and service is first rate. Beautiful hotel with magnificent views provided you have a room situated in the front overlooking the gardens and river. Sadly the weather was quite wet but still managed to do some walking around the extensive grounds between heavy showers. Breakfast was very good and dinner excellent with limited but interesting choices and many additional extras. We recommend this hotel very highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had dinner in the lounge and waited over an hour to get our food. Service was poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Gidleigh

The most beautiful hotel in the most idyllic Devon setting. We stayed on a wet and dreary February evening and we didn't even care about the weather. We played tennis in the beautiful gardens in advance of our outstanding 10 course tasting menu dinner with paired wines by Michael Wignall. The sommelier kindly typed out the wine pairings for us at our request. The wine pairings are not mentioned on the menu but for the complexity of the courses, I would recommend you opt for the wine pairing with the tasting menu. The food, the staff, the hotel was all in all, so accommodating, extremely luxurious but they went to great lengths to make it feel like it was your own house. The bedroom was divine, even the little touches in the bathroom, unobtrusive low lighting so that you could navigate to the bathroom without disturbing your partner. The complimentary Madeira was a lovely idea and the Pantry with Emma Bridgewater crockery – quintessentially English. The diffusers around the hotel maintained a consistent air of tranquility - this was definitely a place where relaxation is paramount. We were so reluctant to leave as we felt truly at home and so welcome. The setting was intimate and we often spent time in the company of the other guests who dined at the same times as us. Frederico the General Manager was present most of the time as was the F&B manager, the staff seemed to delight in being at your beck and call 24/7. Truly a magical experience and we cannot wait to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a five star experience and one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. Gorgeous setting, amazing food, bespoke and truly personalized service. I will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and setting are terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the best country house hotel in the country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unrivalled

Exceptionally high quality across the board. The gardens are particularly stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could only be in England. Picturesque. Interesting country lanes approach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had rained heavily during the day and the river outside was very noisy, which was loud in our room overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic weekend

Stayed over weekend for wife’s birthday and also for our first year wedding anniversary. The service was fantastic, the food incredible and the hotel itself was in impeccable condition. Couldn’t fault anything the whole weekend. If I could afford to go there every year I wouldn’t have a second thought about booking it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gidleigh Park - Gerne wieder!

Tolles Hotel, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeber/Angestellte, wunderschöne Umgebung mitten im Dartmoor NP. Ort der Ruhe und Entspannung.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will go back

Wonderful hotell with exceedingly friendly and accommodating staff. The location is impressive, situated in the beautiful Dartmoor countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

The facility and service were exceptional- couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Room was very spacious , clean $ comfortable. Food was excellent at both dinner & lunch. Had a very pleasant one night stay although expensive but we knew that. The only thing bothered us was dog barking in the night . There was a dog staying right next door but don’t know if same dog. Would stay again but probably upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Food was fabulous. The room and public areas feel slightly dated but in some ways that is part of the charm. Would definitely go back. The staff were all wonderful and the surroundings so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019