Lympstone Manor Hotel, Shepherd's Huts & Vineyard, Devon

Dog-friendly Lympstone Manor is a luxury country house Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard in Devon overlooking the Exe estuary and the Jurassic coast. A member of Relais & Chateau with a Michelin starred restaurant, the hotel is the creation of Michael Caines MBE, one of the best known and acclaimed chefs in the UK, who says, “Lympstone Manor is the realisation of a dream, my vision of country house hospitality for the 21st century.”

You and your dog will feel totally pampered here with a choice of luxurious dog-friendly suites as well as six charming shepherd huts situated in secluded woodland at the bottom of the Lympstone Manor vineyard. Each room and suite is named after a bird of the Estuary, while each Shepherd hut is named after the woodland animals. A true gourmet destination, with acclaimed Michelin-star cuisine by Michael Caines, served in three stylish dining rooms.

The Lympstone Manor vineyard was planted in May, 2018 with 17,000 pinot noir, Meunier and Chardonnay vines to create a classic Champagne style English Sparkling Wine.It is envisaged that the first release of Lympstone Manor Cuvée will be in late 2023/2024 with a still Pinot Noir on early release for 2022. With sweeping views across the hotel’s vineyard and Exe estuary, Lympstone Manor’s heated outdoor pool spans 15mx5m and is surrounded by spots to soak up the sun and relax. A croquet lawn also nestles between the new pool and existing tennis court. Set slightly back from the pool is the new Pool House for more casual dining. Lympstone Manor is surrounded by 28 acres of gardens, grounds and parkland with access to the foreshore - making in the perfect playground for four legged friends.

The Lady’s Walk is an historic circular route developed in 1760 extending around the boundary with access onto the shingle foreshore. All along the way, there is a collection of sculpture on display with wonderful works of art. The grounds feature the tranquil water gardens, the 11 acre-vineyard and a tennis court. Guests and their dogs can take a stroll around the ladies walk and explore Exmouth Beach, the quaint fishing villages of Lympstone and Topsham or to the historic Exeter City Quay. Located on the edge of Exmouth, just 20 minutes from Exeter, capital of Devon, it offers tranquility and beauty.