Devon


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr-1000x800.jpg" alt="Lympstone Manor" class="wp-image-52195" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr-1000x800.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr-800x640.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr-768x614.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr-656x525.jpg 656w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/01/lympstone-manorr.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lympstone Manor </figcaption></figure>



<p>Love a swanky hotel stay? Then listen up, because The MICHELIN Guide have just introduced a new appraisal system for hotels called <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/article/travel/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-michelin-key-for-hotels-gbi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Michelin Key</a>. Just as the Michelin Star recognises restaurants for outstanding cooking, the Michelin Key recognises hotels for outstanding stays. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="668" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/2019-1000x668.jpg" alt="Collective at Woolsery" class="wp-image-70071" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/2019-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/2019-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/2019-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/2019.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Collective at Woolsery </figcaption></figure>



<p>Here&#8217;s how it works. The judges apply five criteria to make their call, including excellence in architecture and interior design; quality and consistency of service; overall personality and character; the value in relation to the price; and a significant contribution to the neighbourhood or setting. Then the hotel is placed into once of three categories depending on quality: One Key = a very special stay; Two Keys = an exceptional stay; Three Keys = an extraordinary stay.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s the key hotels to know near you&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-three-key-hotels">THREE KEY HOTELS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1047" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/newt-somerset.jpg" alt="The Newt in Somerset bedroom" class="wp-image-70073" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/newt-somerset.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/newt-somerset-800x558.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/newt-somerset-1000x698.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/newt-somerset-768x536.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Newt in Somerset</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nothing in Devon, but just over the border near Bruton we have <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/hotels-stays/bruton/the-newt-in-somerset-13497?arr=2024-10-29&amp;dep=2024-10-30" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Newt in Somerset</a>. Formerly Hadspen House, since 2019 it&#8217;s been home to a spa hotel, a working farm, a restaurant and landscaped gardens, with the rooms located in the original limestone house and the Farmyard outbuildings. Despite endless hints to Mr M I&#8217;ve yet to go, but if it&#8217;s even half as good as their Chelsea Flower Show hospitality, then we can see why it&#8217;s bagged three keys. The Muddy Dorset &amp; Somerset ed swung by when it first opened &#8211; read her <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/newt-somerset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy review</a> to find out more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-key-hotels">TWO KEY HOTELS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/gidleigh-park.jpg" alt="sofas and fireplace at Gidleigh Park Chagford " class="wp-image-70083" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/gidleigh-park.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/gidleigh-park-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/gidleigh-park-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/gidleigh-park-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gidleigh Park Chagford </figcaption></figure>



<p>London, eat your heart out &#8211; we have a couple of Two Keys in our lush county: <a href="https://gidleigh.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gidleigh Park</a> in Chagford, known for its stunning Dartmoor location, afternoon teas and award-winning restaurant, and the Michael Caines hotel, <a href="https://lympstonemanor.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lympstone Manor</a>, near Exmouth, a 5-star Relais &amp; Chateaux stay. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Lympstone-Manor-Herion-Superior-Estuary-Suite-1-scaled-1.jpg" alt="Lympstone manor bedroom " class="wp-image-70081" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Lympstone-Manor-Herion-Superior-Estuary-Suite-1-scaled-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Lympstone-Manor-Herion-Superior-Estuary-Suite-1-scaled-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Lympstone-Manor-Herion-Superior-Estuary-Suite-1-scaled-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Lympstone-Manor-Herion-Superior-Estuary-Suite-1-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lympstone Manor </figcaption></figure>



<p>Lympstone also has a swanky Pool House in the gardens and a 10-acre vineyard which has already produced an English Award Winning Wine, Triassic Pinot Noir.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-key-hotels">ONE KEY HOTELS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="658" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5862-1000x658.jpg" alt="room at The Collective at Woolsery " class="wp-image-68387" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5862-1000x658.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5862-800x526.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5862-768x505.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5862.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Collective at Woolsery </figcaption></figure>



<p>Flying the flag for North Devon, <a href="https://woolsery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Collective at Woolsery,</a> has been awarded One Key status, for its fabulous range of hospitality which includes the Farmers Arms pub, the chip shop, the J. Andrew Shop &amp; Post Office, Birch Farm and the new boutique rooms. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="658" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5795-1000x658.jpg" alt="The Collective at Woolsery" class="wp-image-68384" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5795-1000x658.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5795-800x526.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5795-768x505.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/240703_DSC5795.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Collective at Woolsery </figcaption></figure>



<p>The pub is fabulous (read my <a href="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/muddy-stilettos-devon-review-farmers-arms-woolsery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy review</a>), and you can find out about all their newest additions over on <a href="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-collective-at-woolsery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy&#8217;s Little Black Book</a> (the Muddy room review coming soon). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-to-try-in-cornwall">MORE TO TRY IN CORNWALL</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-key-the-idle-rocks-st-mawes">ONE KEY &#8211; <a href="https://idlerocks.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Idle Rocks</a>, St Mawes</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/idle-rocks.jpeg" alt="Idle Rocks Cornwall " class="wp-image-70188" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/idle-rocks.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/idle-rocks-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/idle-rocks-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/idle-rocks-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Overlooking the harbour at St Mawes on the Roseland, there are 19 smartly decorated bedrooms at this boutique seaside hotel, as well as a waterside terrace, and The Reef Knot Restaurant, led by Head Chef Carla Jones, that serves the best of Cornish sea-to-table cuisine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-key-hotel-tresanton-st-mawes">ONE KEY &#8211; <a href="https://thepolizzicollection.com/hotel-tresanton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hotel Tresanton</a>, St. Mawes</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/tresanton-beach-club-st-mawes.jpg" alt="Tresanton Beach Club " class="wp-image-70192" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/tresanton-beach-club-st-mawes.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/tresanton-beach-club-st-mawes-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/tresanton-beach-club-st-mawes-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Formerly a yacht club, Hotel Tresanton is series of white washed buildings plus chic beach club from the Polizzi Group that sits above the water at St Mawes, just along the front from The Idle Rocks. The&nbsp;Mediterranean&nbsp;vibe doesn&#8217;t end there either, as from May to the end of September, the Tresanton skipper will take you sailing around Falmouth bay on their classic Italian sailing yacht, Pinuccia,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-key-artist-residence-cornwall-penzance">ONE KEY &#8211; <a href="https://www.artistresidence.co.uk/cornwall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artist Residence Cornwall</a>, Penzance</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Artists-Residence-Cornwall.png" alt="Artists Residence Cornwall " class="wp-image-70191" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Artists-Residence-Cornwall.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Artists-Residence-Cornwall-800x533.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Artists-Residence-Cornwall-1000x667.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/10/Artists-Residence-Cornwall-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Sitting at the top of end of Penzance&#8217;s beautiful Chapel Street is the old Georgian Inn that is now the Artist Residence Cornwall. Enticing glimpses of the fishing boats returning to harbour, and the Scillonian heading out to the Isles of Scilly can be seen from the top windows, where roll top baths and eccentric decor invite relaxation. On the ground floor, the Cornish Barn is an all day neighbourhood bistro, bar &amp; lounge complete with terrace garden.</p>



<p><i style="font-weight: bold">Discover </i><a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/all-the-michelin-key-hotels-in-the-uk-ireland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i style="font-weight: bold">all the new UK &amp; </i><span style="font-weight: 600"><i>Ireland</i></span><i style="font-weight: bold"> Michelin Key Hotels here</i></a><i style="font-weight: bold">.</i></p>


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