Mark and Emma Hewlett’s peaceful and relaxing late Georgian country house is set in 7 acres of Heritage Gardens, including formal walled gardens. The house is elegantly and comfortably furnished, with a drawing room overlooking the Italian Loggia, an honesty library bar, and a restaurant in the dining room.
The individually-designed and immaculately maintained bedrooms command lovely views over the gardens and towards the estuary beyond and in an adjoining coach house there are newer rooms and self-catering suites, with some offering a contemporary atmosphere.
Mark and Emma continue with their ongoing programme of improvements to the property - there is now a tennis court and an indoor swimming pool, plus a gym and aromatherapy treatment rooms. And work continues on a large organic vegetable garden, planted in the traditional potager design.
Dinner is cooked by Emma and served Peacock Dining Room, overlooking the lovely gardens at the back, and an unusually extensive wine list includes some real treats.
Conferences/banqueting (60/55). Rooms 6 (5 en-suite, 1 with private bathroom; 1 suite, 1 junior suite, 1 shower only, 2 ground floor, 1 family room, 1 disabled, all no smoking); B&B €90 pps; ss €30. Children welcome (under 2s free in parents' room, cots available without charge; baby sitting arranged, playground, high chair, children's menu). Pets allowed in some areas by arrangement. Self-catering also available. Light meals in conservatory Pink Teacup Café, 10-5 daily when house and gardens are open; light lunch menu 12-3; gift shop. Set D €50, 7-8.30pm. Open weekends only 5 Nov- 1 Feb. Gardens, fishing, tennis, croquet, walking; swimming pool, gym, mini-spa, aromatherapy. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
