“The Duke of Bedford’s charming 1812 'cottage ornée' is Olga Polizzi’s latest country hotel, run by her daughter Alex. Beautifully decorated, yet full of its original character as a sturdy shooting and fishing lodge, the house stands in a stunning setting: in a secret valley, with gardens by Humphrey Repton and richly coloured woods. Good food, languorous terrace, peace, quiet and elegance assured.”
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Hotel Endsleigh
“Fiona Duncan reviews the sister hotel to Tresanton, opened by Olga Polizzi and managed by her daughter Alex.”
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“Welcome to Hotel Endsleigh, situated on the edge of Dartmoor, one of the greatest, unspoilt natural areas left in England, perfect for walking, riding and fishing.
The first stone was laid at Endsleigh in 1812 by Georgina, Duchess of Bedford and her three eldest sons. The Bedford family owned a third of Devon and decided this was the prettiest place in the county to build their house. Endsleigh was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville as a cottage orné.
The family used it as a shooting and fishing lodge; they opened it just once a year when they arrived with servants, children, silver and animals in tow. Georgina was a passionate gardener and lover of the outdoors and Humphry Repton created an outstanding garden for her. Both the house and the garden are Grade I listed.”
