Lewtrenchard Manor

Surrounded by the hills of Dartmoor, Lewtrenchard Manor offers luxurious accommodation in a magnificent Jacobean house. Views from the glorious gardens stretch far over the parkland, and Dartmoor National Park is almost within walking distance.

Delicious fish, beef, and pork dishes feature on a menu prepared by an award-winning chef. Some of the hotel's fruit, vegetables and herbs are sourced from the kitchen gardens. There is also a tasting menu, where you can try a range of fantastic food.

Each room at Lewtrenchard Manor has unique character and charming features. Many have views across the grounds, and all feature a TV, seating area, and en suite bathroom.

The family-run hotel is situated in Lewdown, a 20-minute drive from Launceston. Here you can visit Launceston Castle, which boasts spectacular views over the surrounding Devon countryside.

Information about the host

The history of Lewtrenchard Manor is rich and extensive. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086AD as a Royal manor owned by Roger de Moles, the property passed into the possession of the Trenchard family during the reign of Henry III. Silver coins from this time have been found in the walls and below the floors of the house. The Monks of Potheridge later owned the property but during the reign of James I, Sir Thomas Monk fell into financial difficulties and was put into a debtors’ prison in Exeter. He sold the estate to Henry Gould in 1626 and the Manor stayed within this family for many generations. Over the years, Lewtrenchard Manor became the home of some rather colourful members of the Gould family, some of whom are depicted in the portraits displayed in the house.

The picturesque gardens at Lewtrenchard Manor, originally designed by Walter Sorel with influences and input from the highly renowned Gertrude Jekyll, extend over several acres and feature streams and ponds, fountains and statuary, sunken lawns, a rustic dovecote and a recently restored walled vegetable garden, from where chefs regularly gather fresh produce for their menus. The parkland features ‘Madam’s Walk’, an avenue of splendid beech trees. Walks can be taken along the banks of the River Lew and through woodland around the lake.