Fowlescombe Farm

Style

Pastoral flair

Setting

Scenic South Hams

Set in 500 rolling acres and soundtracked by mooing cows and baaing sheep, Fowlescombe Farm delivers a timeless taste of rural life. Expect undulating Devon countryside, suites set in former barns and a Victorian farmhouse, irresistible farm-to-fork dining and curated pursuits that celebrate Mother Nature. Some pretty special four-legged residents include rare-breed Manx Loaghtan sheep, but it’s Fowlescombe Farm itself that is best in show.

Facilities

Rooms

10 suites.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include breakfast, 3pm cake and coffee, and farm-to-fork dining at the Refectory each night, plus on-site activities. Thoughtful extras include on-loan wellies and return transfers from the train station.

Also

Unfortunately, this working farm is not suitable if you’re a wheelchair user and its uneven terrain may be challenging for guests with limited mobility, although some suites are set on the ground floor.

Hotel Closed

Fowlescombe Farm hibernates for ten days every January.

Free Internet Access

Pet Friendly

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

At the Hotel

Fowlescombe Farm has 500 acres of organic farmland, home to rare breeds of British cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and 16 buzzing bee hives; the farm also has its own quarry. In rooms: free WiFi, sound system, iPad, digital newspaper and magazines subscription, loose-leaf artisan tea, Easy Jose ground coffee, bathrobes, slippers and Pelegrims bath products. All but the Loft, Meadow and Pond Suites also have Qooker boiling water taps and minibars with local treats.

Our Favourite Rooms

There are no duds in Fowlescombe Farm’s 10-suite brood. Set in time-worn stone barns and the original Victorian farmhouse, these rustic-luxe suites are decorated with flagstone floors, local oak, reclaimed stone and wool from the farm’s Manx Loaghtan sheep. For the ultimate in style and space, opt for the Long Barn, which woos with soaring ceilings, valley views and two inviting terraces. We also rate its chunky, floor-to-ceiling oak door, designed by Fowlescombe Farm’s creative director, Paul Glade. On the smaller-but-very-lovely side, the Valley Suite scores A+ for scenic views.

Spa

There's no spa, but in-room massages and beauty treatments are available on request.

Packing Tips

Bring a dash of cheeky cow-print for dinners at the Refectory, plus shoes you can comfortably stomp across meadows and fields in. Don’t forget your sociable side (and a party trick or two?), for meals at the Rectory’s communal table.

Also

The kitchen gardens are another alfresco highlight, providing seasonal produce for the Refectory restaurant and leafy garnishes for drinks. There’s also a convivial Map Room, designed for drinks, conversation and itinerary-planning with the team.

Children

Apartment-style suites with kitchenettes are ideal for families. Babysitting can be arranged with 48 hours’ notice (£20 an hour), and the hotel has baby monitors you can borrow.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Nab a seat at the long table, designed for family-style dining, or grab a smaller table to graze undisturbed.

Dress Code

We love a dash of cheeky cow-print, but perhaps that's not sophisticated enough here. Instead, try: botanical details, bee motifs (to honour the 16 industrious hives), or linen and cashmere layers in sylvan hues, to match the calm spirit of the suites.

Hotel Restaurant

Discover Devon’s natural bounty at the Refectory kitchen, where daily-changing menus champion home-grown produce and farm-reared meat. Light-filled, airy and inviting, the dining room features milk-white and neutral hues, plus fuss-free wooden furniture, including a long table for family-style dining. On fine days, the full-height doors open up to let the outdoors — and that gorgeous greenery — in. Breakfast is a highlight: munch on organic porridge served with fruit compote from the gardens, pancakes with honey from the resident bees, charcuterie made up the hill, or the ‘Full Fowlescombe’ cooked breakfast. At dinner, carnivores can sink their teeth into the juicy Shorthorn beef fillet or Devon hogget. Vegans and vegetarians aren’t forgotten, with tempting options such as carrot fondue or sweet beets with mushrooms. As lovely as the Refectory is, if you fancy a barbecue in the fields, a picturesque picnic, or a hefty farm steak to cook to succulent perfection in your suite, the team will make it happen.

Hotel Bar

The Refectory doubles as a sociable space for drinking as well as dining. You can also sip your favourite libation in the grounds, beside the crackling fire in the Greenhouse, or within the cosy comfort of the Farmhouse. (Make ours a short and fragrant Basil Twist, infused with the heady scents of the kitchen gardens.)

Last Orders

Dinner is served until 8pm; drinks are available whenever you like. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast between 8am and 10am.

Room Service

A tempting, in-room dining menu is available around the clock. Pick from light bites such as soups, sandwiches or charcuterie with farm pickles, or order heartier, cook-your-own options to prep in your high-spec kitchenette.

Planes

Exeter Airport is a 40-minutes drive from the hotel; Bristol Airport is less than two hours away by car. Heathrow Airport is your closest London option; from there, it’s a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Fowlescombe.

Trains

Offering regular connections to London Paddington, Totnes Station is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Rates include return transfers from the station.

Automobiles

The hotel has plenty of free on-site parking for guests. Electric vehicle-charging points are available in the parking area next to the Old Workshop (£15 a charge).

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Wholesome country pursuits are included with your stay. Begin the day with guided yoga accompanied by birdsong in the Greenhouse (or on the lawn if it’s sunny) or get hands-on, helping to feed the animals. Indulge your #cottagecore side by collecting just-laid eggs for breakfast, snipping flower stems with the gardening team, or learning to bake bread in the Refectory. Later on, enjoy an organic wine tasting, forage for cocktail botanicals, or try a gin-infusion class, featuring kitchen-garden herbs. For an additional cost, the hotel can arrange Dartmoor stargazing, mythology walks on the moors, and kayaking and coastal foraging at Salcombe. If you have your own set of wheels, there's plenty of nearby beaches for swimming, paddleboarding and surfing.

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This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .