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Historic Hotel Accommodation in Martinhoe, Devon Part of the Devon Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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Heddon's Gate HotelA Historic Hotel in Martinhoe, DevonMartinhoe Martinhoe Devon England EX31 4PZ
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From: £74.00 On the steep slopes of the magnificently wooded Heddon Valley, hidden in a spectacular setting at the end of a quarter-mile private drive, you will discover Heddonandrsquo;s Gate.andensp;This is a true country house hotel, run by its owners, Anne and Eddie Eyles.andensp;It is secluded and tranquil, and is set in more than 2andfrac12; acres of its own gardens and woodland andensp;Built as a hunting lodge in the 1890s, when the Victorian wealthy were choosing all the best sites for their country estates, the hotel is now a charming fusion of different styles.andensp;Heddonandrsquo;s Gate is an AA two-star Country House Hotel, with a 78% merit score.andensp;We are proud to be featured in the independent and respected Good Hotel Guide Here our guests appreciate the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, enjoy good company and relish fine food and wine.andensp;We welcome well-behaved dogs (subject to conditions and charges); we normally decline to take children.andensp;The hotel has ten distinctive bedrooms, each equipped with TV, radio, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone and hot drink facilities andensp;All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with WC, basin and bath andor shower.andensp;The public lounges are welcoming, spacious and comfortable.andensp;The proper bar is well-stocked and the wine list carefully chosen Eating at Heddons Gate is always an occasion.andensp;Start the day with a hearty English breakfast, or a lighter option if preferred.andensp;Do consider upgrading some of all of your stay to half-board, which includes afternoon tea and our excellent 4-course dinner plus coffee andensp;The limited-choice menu changes completely every day, and everything is freshly cooked on the day.andensp;Therefore we do require notice if you wish to take dinner andndash; ideally at least 48 hours.andensp;The price for half board is andpound;31andmiddot;50 per person per night The natural beauty of Exmoor makes it a walkerandrsquo;s paradise.andensp;Explore dramatic coastal scenery, spectacular moorland, wooded combes and varied wildlife.andensp;Many favourite walks start directly from the hotel andensp;Much of the unspoilt countryside is equally accessible by car.andensp;You can also explore the stately old houses, gardens, castles, museums, fine churches, markets and craft centres that abound in North Devon and Exmoor.Experience the best of Exmoor hospitality at Heddonandrsquo;s Gate Accommodation Rating: 2* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description. More about these Historic Time Periods:VictorianFind attractions tagged with:Victorian (Time Period) -Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizQueen Victoria's refusal to dismiss those of her attendants married to Whig politiciians precipitated a constitutional conflict called ... This Day in British History13 February, 1689 William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal Monarch Mayhem |
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