Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club is set in a 125 acre estate in the heart of North Devon. The hotel boasts enviable leisure facilities, including a 20m indoor pool, outdoor pool, as well as many other country pursuits. Highbullen is a destination in its own right, or also the perfect base to explore Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks.
- 4 star rated luxury hotel
- Extensive leisure facilities
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Two excellent restaurants
- Stylish contemporary bedrooms
- Close to Exmoor and Dartmoor
- Easy access from M5
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Stay in an Estate Deluxe Double room and receive:
- A chilled bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival or a cream tea for two during your stay*
- 3 course dinner for two in the Devon View Restaurant on the first evening (value £39 pp)
- A £25 pp dining allowance is included on additional evenings towards either restaurant
- Full use of the leisure facilities during your stay
- Full breakfast daily and a noon late check out
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a complimentary bottle of house wine with dinner on one evening
- *Please advise upon booking
1 night stay
Package Price: £92.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing)
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £170 per person per stay (based on two sharing)
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3 night stay
Package Price: £246.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing)
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All of the above prices include all taxes / service fees.
* Offers showing provisional availability are subject to confirmation with the hotel and availability is not guaranteed. No funds will be taken from your card until the booking is confirmed, which will usually be within a few hours.
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Facilities at Highbullen Hotel
Across the Highbullen estate there is a huge range of things to do including outdoor tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, croquet, fishing, shooting, plus there is plenty of walking locally or nearby on Exmoor or the South West Coast path.
Just off The Cellars Bar is the Billiard Room, with full size snooker table and other games, an ideal place to relax, enjoy good company and perhaps a few traditional games.
Highbullen Hotel is surrounded by our 18-hole USGA specification golf course, set in richly wooded parkland with breathtaking views across to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
The 5600 yard, par 68 course is an excellent test for any golfer and is perfect for a round with friends, clients or just a chance to practice your golf skills. Testing but not intimidating, it is little wonder that golf guru and BBC presenter Alex Hay describes Highbullen as "an absolute gem".
Golf is available on a "pay and play" basis for £25 per person for 18 holes on Fridays, Weekends and Bank Holidays; £20 per person from Monday to Thursday and £15 at all times for hotel residents. Golf Buggies and Clubs are available to hire also for an additional fee.
Home truths
The hotel is set within it's own estate and therefore the rooms and facilities are spread across different buildings.
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 11:00 AM
Parking Facilities
Ample complimentary parking is available
Disabled Access
1 ground floor Manor House room is appropriate for guests with limited mobility, plus 12 Estate Rooms are located on the ground floor (6 with walk in showers).
The hotel does not have a lift.
History of the hotel
It was in 1879 that William Moore, a prominent architect and builder from Exeter built the impressive mansion from stone quarried from within the estate.
Highbullen is a fine example of the architecture that emerged from the "Arts and Crafts" movement. It is easy to see the influence of Philip Webb, who is often referred to as the father of the "Arts and Crafts" architecture. The solid, well proportioned forms, steep roofs and deep porches of Highbullen are all typical of Webb's style and the intriguing marble fireplace in the drawing room is of particular note. Highbullen remained the Moore family's home for over 40 years.
Jumping forward to World War Two a new and exciting chapter opened in Highbullen's history. The substantial ground floor rooms became classrooms when a private school was evacuated there and during this time the grounds were maintained by German prisoners of war.
Child Policy
There are 6 family rooms available and children are welcome to dine in the Cellars Bar
Dogs Policy
There are 4 dog friendly rooms, well behaved dogs are welcome in the Cellars Brasserie. Dog charges are applicable at £10 per dog per night.
The Rooms at Highbullen Hotel
Estate Deluxe Double room
The Estate Deluxe Double Rooms can be found in The Courtyard, Sportsman's Lodge, Stable Cottage and Gardner's Row. (Ranging in a 5 - 10 minute walk from the main building)
All have seen a significant modernisation and offer comfort and elegance in the peaceful surroundings around the Estate. All the rooms have a contemporary country design, plus Smart TV's and Free WiFi throughout.
The Estate Rooms are located in different buildings around the Highbullen Estate, but all within a short distance of all the other facilities.
Deluxe rooms may have a four poster bed or be larger than usual.
Highbullen Hotel - Lodge Deluxe Room
The Loft suite
The Loft Suite is the brand new, two roomed, high-spec'd, luxurious accommodation. Located within the Manor House and above the billiards room, features include
Infra-red Sauna with music player
Steam room with seat
Monsoon shower
Roll top, double ended bath in the master bedroom
Nespresso machine complete with Aeroccino and fridge
3D 42? LG TV with glasses
Underfloor heating
Electrically controlled blinds
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay music system
Separate lounge which can be twin beds, with Nintendo Wii, 3D Blu-ray player and 32? LG 3D TV with glasses
Iron and Ironing Board
Highbullen Hotel - The Loft room
The Devon View Restaurant
The Devon View Restaurant at Highbullen Hotel is the fine dining restaurant. Now fully refurbished, the panoramic windows offer stunning views across the rolling Devon hills, down the Mole Valley and towards Exmoor, creating an unrivalled setting to enjoy the best of Devon's local produce.
The team of Chefs has created menus using ingredients sourced from the extensive variety of local produce to create a wonderful dining experience.
Opening Times
Breakfast is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm to 5:30pm each day.
Dress Code
Devon View Restaurant requests smart attire only
The Cellars
The Cellars is the main hotel bar and casual Restaurant, offering a relaxed and comfortable place to enjoy lunch, a pre-dinner drink and a more informal evening menu.
Opening Times
Breakfast is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm to 5:30pm each day.
Dress Code
Devon View Restaurant requests smart attire only
Club Bar
The Club Bar, with a Coffee Republic coffee bar, is ideal for relaxing with a drink after a workout in the gym, a game of tennis or a round of golf, plus there is an 80 inch TV with all the HD Sky Sports Channels !
The Club Bar offers a choice of breakfast baps available through the morning, Panini's through the rest of the day and a selection of cakes and snacks.
Opening Times
Breakfast is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm to 5:30pm each day.
Dress Code
Devon View Restaurant requests smart attire only
Highbullen Spa
At Highbullen you can enjoy a complete workout or take time to restore, relax and refresh yourself.
The facilities include heated 20m indoor pool with panoramic views of Exmoor, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi. In the gym they have a variety of cardiovascular machines including treadmills, rowing machines, cross trainers and bikes plus a full range of resistance machines, free weights, boxing bag with gloves, functional exercise area with gym balls, medicine balls and stretching mats.
They have the only Kinesis One machine in North Devon, that allows you the freedom to explore an infinite range of natural movements and exercises.
Facilities include :
Heated Indoor Swimming Pool with Panoramic views over to Exmoor (20m x 8m x 1.1m)
Sauna
Steam Room
Jacuzzi
They also have an outdoor pool, great in the summer for lounging in the sun.
On Mondays and Fridays between 10.45 and 11.30, the pool is unavailable for swimming whilst the Aqua Aerobics class is on.
Tennis
At Highbullen Hotel there are 7 new all weather courts, 4 full size and 3 half size.
Costs for tennis court hire are :
Resident / members (Leisure and Golf) – Full Size Courts are £4 per hour and Half Size Courts are £2 per hour
Highbullen Hotel Location
Map & Directions
Address
Chittlehamholt
Umberleigh
North Devon
EX37 9HD
Ample complimentary parking is available
How to get here
It is easy to find the hotel near Barnstaple, at the very heart of North Devon. From the M5, leave at junction 27 and take the A361 towards Barnstaple. After about 20 miles of lovely driving across Exmoor, at the Bish Mill roundabout, turn left onto the B3227 towards South Molton.
Progress through South Molton and towards the end of the High Street bear left onto the B3226. Follow this road along the Mole Valley for about 5 miles until you see the brown sign for Highbullen Hotel, taking the right turn, up the valley.
At the top of the hill, turn left following the brown sign to the hotel and the signpost to Chittlehamholt. Go carefully through the village of Chittlehamholt and you will find the entrance to Highbullen Hotel on the left just after you leave the village.
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Location & Local Attractions
Locally there are beautiful nature trails and cycle paths like the Tarka Trail, hiking and wildlife watching on the moors or some of the best surfing in the UK at the nearby beaches like Croyde and Woolacombe. You will also find access to hundreds of miles of spectacular walks along the North Devon Coast, following the South West Coast Path. This all makes Highbullen Hotel an ideal base for your short break or family holiday.
Visitors favourites in North Devon include the historic fishing village of Clovelly, the twin villages on Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a Victorian water powered cliff railway, the Dartington factory in Great Torrington where you can see the hand made crystal being made, plus family visitor attractions like The Big Sheep. And our local village of Chittlehamholt is a lovely place to wander around, learn about the local history and meet the local community. Take a look at the Chittlehamholt Village Shop Blog for some local flavour.
The local area offers many visitor attractions, pretty Devon villages with country pubs, lovely gardens like Castle Hill and RHS Rosemoor, plus of course the beaches and spectacular North Devon coastline and the South West Coast Path and Exmoor for walking, riding or simply taking in the beautiful and wild landscape.
Highbullen Hotel Reviews
- 18 reviews
- Member since February 2017
Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9HD
Golf and Spa
This was the third time we have been to the hotel and it keeps us wanting to come back again. It is in a beautiful location with spectacular views all around the property. The breakfasts in the Devon View are excellent and freshly cooked to order. The spa and golf are a big plus and with the new Laura Ashley tea room there is much to enjoy at this hotel.
Relaxing break in beautiful surroundings
The hotel is set in a beautiful valley, with lovely views from the restaurant complimenting the excellent food! The room was large and luxurious, a short walk from the main hotel. Excellent swimming pool and spa was a real plus. Lots of sporting activities available. Relaxed cellar bar and casual dining
1st class hotel & restaurant in every respect!
We have just returned from 3 wonderful days at Highbullen. This was our 1st stay and it exceeded our expectations. My wife & I were fortunate to have a fabulous room in the hotel with beautiful views over the Devon countryside.
The welcome was warm and efficient and we were shown to our room which was spacious with a huge bed and a lovely en suite bathroom. Lovely dressing gowns provided.
The restaurant was worthy of 2 rosettes with dinner and breakfasts beautifully presented.
We twice played the golf course which was most enjoyable, quite busy and we used the buggy on the 2nd occasion to speed up our round. It was in good condition bearing in mind the difficult summer! Not the longest course but with some tricky holes.
We did not have enough time to explore the spa and leisure facilities but could see that improvemnts are still taking place in addition to the wonderful facilities that are already in place.
We look forward to returning . One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at, in the U.K. Thanks to all the staff.
Our opinion
Hotel ok in most respects but v.John prices for wine tarnished an otherwise enjoyable visit. Golf pleasant but course badly signposted.
Six nights at Highbullen Hotel
The grounds and the house are set in a really beautiful location unfortunately carry bags to the top floor (no male companion with me) was not a welcome experience. What has happened to the etiquette of looking after guests on arrival that goes beyond signing them in. I do not think there are any staff at Highbullen to carry cases etc for their female guests.
The room was disappointing when I opened the door. "Tired" best describes it with a great big stain on the carpet and mould around the window frames. Is this really a 4* hotel - not in my book. The evening restaurant staff are well trained in serving guests, some of the breakfast staff are not. The evening meals are good breakfast is dependent on which chef is on duty it seemed. The swimming pool changing rooms need staff to wipe the floor periodically throughout the day as they got shabbier as the day wore on. It was relaxing with lovely views and the bed was really comfortable but 4 * - no I would class it as 3* for all the above reasons.
Lovely North Devon Hotel
We had a lovely stay, weather great. Helpful and welcoming staff.
Excellent staff
We stayed at Highbullen on a 3 night break booked through Offpeak Luxury. From the outset the staff on reception made us feel very welcome and were extremely helpful dealing with any queries we had efficiently. We ate in the restaurant every night and again the staff were very friendly and proficient. The food was excellent and we had no trouble in finding something from the menu to tempt us on all three nights.
The hotel setting was very peaceful being on a golf course with fantastic views from the restaurant and we had a very relaxing stay. We would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to friends and family and we will definitely return in the future.
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