Lympstone Manor Hotel Restaurant & Vineyard - Relais & Chateaux

We had an really lovely set birthday meal for my mum here. Food was gorgeous. Had a walk around afterwards & the garden is nice. Pool bar area looks nice aswell although didn't go in. Would definitely go back. We saw Michael Caine after the meal.

We just stayed for the night (& dinner) before going on to holiday in Cornwall. This was our third visit to Lympstone. So how did it compare to previous visits? The hotel is in a beautiful location, especially if the weather is kind and the sun shines to show off the delightful views. Fortunately that was what we got and so I’ve uploaded some photos. We choose yet another different room. Last time was Oystercatcher. This time was Kingfisher. Both of these mini suites / rooms have uninterpreted views do to the estuary. With the afternoon sun temperatures were quickly in the 20c’s and it was lovely. We enjoyed light refreshments and enjoyed the views after our drive. Dinner as always was a delight. The man can sure cook. On a serious point, I fail to understand why Lympstone doesn’t warrant a second Michelin star. Our experiences of a recent 1*’s & 2*’s says Michael Caine is still at the very top of his game. One slightly disappointment, echoed by the guests at the next table to us as well, was breakfast. Why does it take a short order chef over 20 minutes to produce poached eggs? So the whole breakfast thing was slow and correspondingly disappointing.

With friends celebrating their birthday we chose lunch At Lympstone Manor Great decision The ambiance and views were exceptional The food definitely exceeded our expectations- one of the tastiest lunches I’ve had What really made this lunch so special was the amazing team looking after us Friendly, professional and genuine Thankyou Lympstone Manor - we’ll be back very soon

A perfect long weekend in the Devon countryside enhanced by exceptional food, wine and service. Lympstone Manor is not cheap but the quality is evident in its rooms, its food, wine and in its employees. their level of anticipation is amazing and they were happy to chat if we wished to engage in conversation. The grapes from the vineyard had all been harvested when we were there and it was being prepped for winter. Beautiful grounds and some great walks were had from the Manor to Exmouth and Topsham, both easy ambles along the Exe estuary boardwalk.

Lympstone Manor is the ideal location to stay for a celebratory visit, with true 5-Star luxury and an outstanding gourmet restaurant.

I was taken here for a birthday treat and it did not disappoint. We stayed in the Shepherds huts which are fantastic, much better than stuffy bedrooms. The hut was warm, cozy, well equipped but there were a couple of issues. The complimentary gin bottle was empty, the TV hard to get working and please kill those Nespresso machines with fire as the coffee is vile and they only work 30% of the time. We had breakfast delivered to the hut with a paper and this was ideal, much better than being stuck in a restaurant with posh folk. All the ingredients were fresh and you can just take your time and enjoy the view. Dinner was mind blowingly expensive and we’ve had a few tasting menus with pairings in our time. But each course was interesting and the sommelier did well with the pairings. We’ve come away with two new wines to hunt down but it was £160 each for the pairings which is a bit harsh. Credit to the sommelier who knows her stuff and engaged with our plebeian but honest wine knowledge. Food was great, no better than others we’ve had but pricey. The ambiance felt a little bit stuffy but that’s probably right for the expected clientele unlike scruffy long haired gits with earrings. Also the first course took an age to come and we waited a while to order and get pre-dinner drinks. This needs to be right when dinner is a grand. All in all a great weekend and we might return if the premium bonds do their job.

A fantastic place to stay and the welcome,service. room and food were all excellent, I left feeling I had had a really wonderful experience

This hotel is expensive but worth it. It is world class with every need catered for. The staff are very friendly and attend to your every need. It has the atmosphere of a country house and so much thought has gone into every aspect of guest comfort. We arrived at the front door (Sat Nav required), a gentleman offered to park our car & take luggage to our room. We walked around the grounds which includes a large Vinery and a lovely walk by the River Exe down to Exmouth. Aperitives and a Michael Caines dinner followed - wow! Our room was stunning. Every item you could possibly need was provided, every thing was luxurious and the impression was of no expense spared. Breakfast next morning was also top class in one of the three small restaurants which all usually served the same food but it made you feel you were in that country house. Through out our stay the general manager Alex was present, but not intrusive and always available to advise & help as indeed were all the very friendly staff. It is a wonderful place.

An absolutely gorgeous hotel with amazing food made for a very special stay for our 30 wedding anniversary.