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Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard is a contemporary country house in the Devon coastal town of Exmouth, overlooking the Exe Estuary. A Relais & Châteaux property, it combines a converted Georgian manor with 27 luxury rooms and suites, anchored by a gourmet restaurant led by chef Michael Caines and a working vineyard extending to the shoreline.
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Situated in Exmouth, a coastal town in South West England, Lympstone Manor overlooks the Exe Estuary where the landscape transitions to the English Channel. The property sits in what the hotel describes as an exceptional natural environment, rooted in the salt-rich terroir that characterizes this Devon region. The setting combines coastal geography with rural surroundings, offering both foreshore and salt-meadow landscapes that inform the local gastronomic character.
The property offers 27 rooms and suites, ranging from Classic Rooms to expansive suites with estuary views. Guest quarters include Deluxe options, Estuary View rooms with balconies or terraces, and a series of suites: Master Estuary, Junior, Grand Estuary, and Superior Estuary suites, all with king beds and lounge areas.
A distinctive accommodation feature is the shepherd huts set within the woodland grounds. These standalone structures offer double and twin configurations, combining local character with contemporary refinement and privacy.
The gourmet restaurant is led by chef Michael Caines and showcases cuisine marked by maturity and precision. The menu emphasizes seafood and products from the foreshore and salt meadows, complemented by produce from the property's surrounding verdant landscape.
Wine plays a central role in the dining philosophy. Michael Caines's passion for viticulture is expressed through the hotel's own vineyard, which stretches to the shoreline, and through thoughtfully curated wine pairings with the restaurant menu.
The property's working vineyard is a signature feature, extending from the grounds to the shoreline. It reflects Michael Caines's commitment to wine and terroir, with the salt-rich coastal environment influencing both viticulture and the culinary program. The hotel offers vineyard tours and wine-tasting activities for guests, creating an immersive experience into the local wine culture of the region.
A heated outdoor pool provides year-round swimming, complemented by on-site tennis facilities. The property serves as a base for numerous outdoor pursuits: water sports including kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding are available or nearby, alongside sailing, fishing, and water skiing.
Land-based activities include guided walks, guided regional tours, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and croquet. Golf enthusiasts will find 9-hole and 18-hole courses nearby. The property also organizes birdwatching excursions and historical site visits for guests interested in exploring the surrounding region.
Lympstone Manor appeals strongly to wine enthusiasts and food-focused travelers, given its vineyard, wine-tasting program, and Michael Caines restaurant. Couples seeking estuary views and fine dining find the property's suite offerings and intimate setting well suited to their needs.
The hotel's breadth of on-site and nearby activities makes it suitable for active travelers interested in water sports, golf, countryside walks, and regional exploration. Families are accommodated with connecting rooms, family suites, and kids' menus.
Editorial verification: Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Lympstone Manor is located in Exmouth, a coastal town in South West England, overlooking the Exe Estuary in Devon. The landscape transitions toward the English Channel.
Lympstone Manor is a Relais & Châteaux property, an association of independent luxury hotels.
Chef Michael Caines leads the gourmet restaurant, where he showcases seafood, foreshore products, and local produce paired with wines from the property's own vineyard.
The property offers 27 rooms and suites, including Classic and Deluxe options, Estuary View rooms with terraces, and multiple suite categories (Master Estuary, Junior, Grand Estuary, and Superior Estuary). It also features shepherd huts in the woodland grounds, available in double and twin configurations.
The property features a heated outdoor pool and on-site tennis facilities. Extensive grounds and outdoor activities, including guided walks and water sports, provide additional wellness and recreation options.
The property is anchored by a working vineyard extending to the shoreline, with wine-tasting activities and tours, and a gourmet restaurant by chef Michael Caines that showcases local seafood and regional produce paired with the estate's wines.
On-site activities include swimming, tennis, and water sports (kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding). Nearby pursuits include golf (9-hole and 18-hole courses), fishing, sailing, water skiing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, croquet, guided regional tours, and birdwatching.
Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard is in East Devon, United Kingdom. Address: Hulham, Exmouth, England, United Kingdom.
| Location | East Devon, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Address | Hulham, Exmouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| General manager | Alex McEwen · General Manager · source: lympstonemanor.co.uk, checked 2026-10-03 |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/lympstone-manor-hotel-restaurant-and-vineyard/
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