The Pig at Combe

If you have stayed at a Pig hotel before, you won’t be disappointed here. The trademark reference points have all been successfully incorporated - a 450 year old Elizabethan manor house turned country house hotel. The decor is quirky, comfy, and embodies traditional country chic, but in a laid back fashion, you are here to enjoy yourself and relax, no need to sit bolt upright and speak in hushed tones. The food is sourced from a range of no more than 25 miles with much grown on site in three walled kitchen gardens. There is the usual Potting Shed spa with treatment rooms for a variety of pampering treatments, and the gardens have been landscaped to provide a relaxed environment strewn in the summer with (carefully positioned) deck chairs for soaking up the Devon countryside - possibly with a glass of something chilled in hand! The public areas are stunning: what was once the manor house's great hall has been reimagined to provide a glamorous bar area with super comfy sofas and original wood panelled walls, the restaurant is located in a beautiful conservatory-style room for food with a view and the potting shed treatment rooms have been created from (what else?) actual potting sheds! Bedrooms, all different shapes and sizes, in the main house, in the stable yard and in charming estate workers cottages away down the drive for added privacy, are country house smart, many with super-king four-poster beds, freestanding baths and monsoon showers. The attention to detail throughout and young, friendly and ‘nothing is too much trouble’ staff are all superb.  Away from The Pig at Combe, activities abound from Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, to a plethora of recommended pubs and restaurants within a 20 mile radius.

 

Written by Hugh Graham-Watson

• Garden
• Set amid 3500 acres of grounds including three walled gardens providing produce for the kitchen.
• Restaurant
• Informal dining is the name of the game - plus nothing comes from more than 25 miles away
• Private dining room
• The orginal Georgian kitchen provides an atmospheric private dining space for up to 14.
• Bar
• An amazing space created from the manor house's original Great Hall
• Massage
• The Potting Sheds offer a range of massages
• Outdoor dining
• Weather permitting in The Folly
• Good wine list
• Family Suites
• Bicycles available
• No pets

• Sit-out Terrace
• Child friendly
• Disabled access
• Suites
• Parking
• Four poster beds
• Wifi
• Views
• Towelling robes

• Fishing
• On the river Otter, plus the kitchen will cook whatever you catch for you!
• Great walks
• Fabulous walking both on the doorstep and further afield

• Sights nearby
• Just 5 mins from Honiton and 15 mins from Exeter
• Cycling

Why do people love staying in your hotel? THE PIG – at Combe is situated in another stunning countryside location. Being just 8 miles from the East Devon coast and a 15-minute drive to the city of Exeter, the hotel is perfect for those in hope to exploring the bustling inland and coastal areas and also those in need of a quintessential country retreat.

What is there to do in the area or on site? On site you can explore the walled gardens of the hotel or perhaps book in for a treatment in one of the potting sheds for a little pampering. THE PIG – at Combe is surrounded by countryside and what not best to explore than by bicycle! The hotel has a personal selection of bikes that can be rented out to guests so go and enjoy not only the views of the Otter Valley, but the crisp air of Devonshire.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? Within each of our PIG hotels we provide a continental breakfast spread, full of homemade granolas, energy bars, cheese and meats and even a station where you can boil your own eggs sourced either fresh from hotel hen coops or from a farm within close proximity of the hotel. With choices ranging between a continental breakfast at £11 or various hot options from the cooked menu, you may find yourself a little stuck for choice.

Do you offer any other meals? Along with our signature PIG restaurant, THE PIG – at Combe has restored an outdoor building into The Folly, creating extra space for dining. Enjoy a garden cocktail from the bar with a flatbread infused with rustic flavours.

What are your most popular rooms and why? With 17 rooms in the main house, 10 in the stable yard and the Curlditch Cottages, it really is a tough choice. The rooms in the main house are spacious and classic to THE PIG’s style and the Big Comfy Luxe Rooms are nothing short of chic elegance. With a four-poster bed, a large walk-in monsoon shower and a free-standing roll-top bath, every little detail has been carefully chosen to create the perfect space. From the chandelier to the historical portraits on the walls of the building, the interior design is a satisfying contrast of luxury and homely charm.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? As readers of Hotel Guru, we would be delighted to offer a complimentary upgrade on the day. Subject to availability.