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
- Award winning restaurant
- Stylish contemporary bedrooms
- 9 hole golf course
- Close to Exmoor and Dartmoor
- Easy access from M5
- Laura Ashley Tea Room
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Stay in an Estate Deluxe Double room and receive:
- A chilled bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival (value £29.50) or a cream tea for two (value £8.50 pp) during your stay*
- 3 course dinner for two in the Devon View Restaurant on the first evening (value £45 pp)
- A £25 pp dining allowance is included on additional evenings towards either the restaurant or tea room
- 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 (value £21) with dinner on one evening
- *Please advise upon booking
1 night stay
Package Price: £95 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £190 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £177.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £355 per room
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3 night stay
Package Price: £260 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £520 per room
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All of the above prices include all taxes / service fees.
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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 the 9-hole USGA specification golf course, set in richly wooded parkland with breathtaking views across to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Golf is available on a "pay and play" basis for £15 per person for 9 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.
You can walk or drive to the different locations / 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
Parking spaces are also located close to the rooms around the Estate.
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.
Other Information
Leisure Club Times
Monday - Friday 7:30am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm
Children are nor permitted to swim in the Adults Only Lane
Under 16's are not permitted to use the Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Rooms
You will need a £1 coin for the lockers
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.
Please note the Devon View Restaurant is closed during the Winter months
Opening Times
Breakfast
Served form 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner
Served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
The Cellars Restaurant 6.30-9pm
The Laura Ashley Supper room is open from 6pm until 10pm daily (this is closed in the winter months)
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 12pm to 5:00pm each day in the Laura Ashley Tea Room. (this is closed in the winter months)
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
Served form 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner
Served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
The Cellars Restaurant 6.30-9pm
The Laura Ashley Supper room is open from 6pm until 10pm daily (this is closed in the winter months)
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 12pm to 5:00pm each day in the Laura Ashley Tea Room. (this is closed in the winter months)
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
Served form 7am to 10am on Monday to Friday, and from 7.30 am to 10.30am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Dinner
Served in the Devon View Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.
The Cellars Restaurant 6.30-9pm
The Laura Ashley Supper room is open from 6pm until 10pm daily (this is closed in the winter months)
A traditional Sunday Lunch is served in the Devon View Restaurant from 12.30 until 2.30pm each Sunday.
Afternoon Tea is served from 12pm to 5:00pm each day in the Laura Ashley Tea Room. (this is closed in the winter months)
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
Parking spaces are also located close to the rooms around the Estate.
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
- 28 reviews
- Member since 2017
Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9HD
Our review for Highbullen Hotel
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Highbullen Hotel, couldn t fault it, we arrived and got upgraded to The Loft Suite, which was a lovely surprise and totally unexpected, and it was very luxurious. The food was outstanding, we made full use of leisure facilities , well equipped gym and nice pool and jacuzzi. All the staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is in a great location, out in the middle of nowhere away from the hustle and bustle of life, definitely a place to go to and get away from it all. We will definitely be returning. Offpeak luxury.com is a fantastic website with great offers
Very friendly staff and excellent swimming pool
Very friendly staff and we got a free upgrade to a superior room. Room excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the 20 m swimming pool and jacuzzi. Food was good but service rather slow.
Lovely devon hotel
Lovely hotel set in beautifull devon countryside.Staff were friendly and helpfull and restaurant food excellent.Could not comment on spa/golf as did not use.The only downside was the narrow lanes leading to the hotel which could prove a problem in winter.However the location of the hotel made up for that !
Overnight stop
Would have preferred to have been in main hotel but we were told beforehand we would be in a separate block. Wonderful views from the restaurant. Evening meal was nice but breakfast not so good, asked for full breakfast but with a vegetarian sausage, for some reason got no bacon, black pudding or hash brown, waitress went to sort out with kitchen, when they arrived, hash brown still frozen in the middle, black pudding not cooked properly, did tell the waitress who apologised but spoiled the meal. The staff in the restaurant seemed not particularly interested or happy. This was more apparent as we had 2 further nights in another hotel close by where the whole ambience at mealtimes was much more welcoming and friendly.
Wonderful anniversary stay
My husband and I went here for our first anniversary and we weren t disappointed.
Lovely location and hotel with amazing views. Food was gourmet. Staff were exceptional. So peaceful!
Relaxing break in the country
My wife and I stayed here on DBB deal and stayed in a room overlooking the countryside (Deer View). The room was away from the main hotel itself in a sort of concrete complex but was comfortable, however the bathroom was a bit small and disappointing in comparison to the size of the room; I expected a decent shower but instead there was rather a small bath with a shower hose and very weak water pressure. The water wasn't very hot either. That's the worst bit of this review out the way. The rest was lovely. The food in the restaurant was exceptional, the staff very friendly and the spa facilities pretty good too - a decent sized pool for once! The changing rooms were a bit dated but not bad. Beautiful grounds and a wonderful view from the gardens surrounding the hotel. Would we stay again? Yes, definitely, but next time I will try to ask if they have rooms with any decent water pressure!
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