Percy's Country Hotel, Virginstow (Devon)

Country Hotel & Restaurant converted from a 17th Granary in rural Devon with a suite of rooms overlooking the Estate.

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Woodland walks Food and Drinks Restaurant Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (a short drive) Pub (a short drive) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive)

Introduction

Echoing the tranquility of the 130 acre estate, the bedrooms, housed in a beautifully restored 17th century granary, are restful, relaxing and spacious. They are decorated in light, soothing colours and are well equipped with creature comforts. Early risers can enjoy the dawn chorus and experience the fascinating wildlife activities if you tiptoe around the estate just after sunrise.

Children over 10 are welcome.

History to the present day

This Devon longhouse and converted granary were once part of a very much larger Estate. The tenant farmers were housed in the buildings and the granary was used at one point for looking after disadvantaged children from the surrounding area.  Turkeys were then raised in the building, followed by other livestock. There is an old green lane on the Estate together with a butter well, which was used to keep dairy products cool and safe. There is a long history of the Metherell family living here, and, upon excavation, an old tombstone was unearthed bearing the name Maria Metherell, who died at 48.

Food and Drinks

Breakfast is served between 8.00am - 9.30am. Choose from a varied selection of fresh grapefruit, organic yoghurt with fruit, seeds and honey. Organic homemade muesli. Organic porridge and a choice of cereals. Choice of poached eggs, omelettes, smoked haddock, sausages, bacon and faggots. A good selection of fruit juices, teas and coffees are served.

The award-winning restaurant at Percy's is supplied home-grown ingredients from the surrounding organic estate, including pork, venison and lamb, whilst fish is bought from the daily fish auction at Looe.

Grounds and gardens

After you've checked in, ditch the city shoes for a pair of the wellies that line the hallway and Tony will take you on a tour of the organic farm, introducing you to Boris the boar and the racehorses he breeds before the dogs takeover, joining you for a hike around the 130 acre estate.

For the less energetic, Percy's is a restorative haven for those who need to unwind. Offering a unique blend of natural beauty, peace, wildlife and beautiful woodland.

An inviting patio offers outstanding views and is a wonderful place to relax with a chilled bottle of burgundy on a hot summers day.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Percy's Country Hotel & Restaurant, Virginstow, Devon, EX21 5EA, United Kingdom

Address:  Percy's Country Hotel & Restaurant, Virginstow, Devon, EX21 5EA

Check In: 2.00pm    Check Out: 11.00am

Directions:  From Launceston: Take the A388 towards Holsworthy. At St.Giles-on-the-Heath turn right. You will find Percy's 2.2 miles on the right.

From Roadford Lake: Continue along the A30 past the Okehampton turn off until you see the large brown sign marked 'Roadford Lake.' Take this exit. Turning right at the junction, follow this (unnumbered) road for approximately 4 miles firstly crossing Roadford Lake and then passing through Grinacome Moor until you reach the junction of Ivyhouse Cross. With Ivyhouse School to your left, turn left here and then follow the road for approximately 2 miles until you see Percy's on the left.

From Tavistock: With the Ambrosia factory (on your right), turn left on to 'the old' A30. Go through Lifton, past the Arundell Arms (on your right). Just before a Petrol Station on the left, there is a turning marked Yeat 1/4 mile. Turn right there. Travel along that road for 1.1 miles, then turn left under the motorway bridge towards Liftondown and Cross Green. Travel 1.2 miles to a T junction and turn right towards Broadwood / Ashwater. Travel 2.7 miles to a T junction. You will see a blue cottage and red telephone box opposite. Turn left. Percy's is 0.6 miles on the left.

By air: Plymouth, Newquay and Exeter. By rail: the nearest mainline station is Exeter St.Davids. Transport can be easily arranged with prior arrangement.

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