Kentisbury Grange Hotel, North Devon
Where Contemporary Elegance Meets Heritage -Kentisbury Grange
Set in the idyllic North Devonshire Countryside is the stunning luxury Victorian manor Kentisbury Grange Hotel situated nearby to Barnstaple & Exmoor National Park, nearby to the British Coastline Coombe Martin. A picturesque countryside getaway!
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Since childhood she had walked the Devon rivers with her father looking for flowers and the nests of birds, passing some rocks and trees as old friends, seeing a Spirit everywhere, gentle in thought to all her eyes beheld. Henry Williamson
Devon holds a special place in my heart, growing up we regularly travelled as a family and to Cornwall also. A Road Trip was a must with my husband and my father.
Kentisbury Grange recently opened their brand new Cottage Suites, the most luxurious rooms at the manor nestled away in the tranquil green surroundings.
With stunning vaulted ceilings and bespoke interiors by local interior designer Karen Gray, these brand new suites are comprised of beautiful, stone cottages and are absolutely ideal for a longer stay in North Devon -Kentisbury Grange
Our home from home cottage was extremely spacious with beautiful high vaulted ceilings, it reminded me of a church ceiling in terms of conceptual design. Karen Gray added calmness to the room design and the pendant lighting lit up the suite beautifully.
Upon arrival we were kindly greeted by a bottle of Michael Caines Blanc de Blanc champagne & homemade biscuits made by the pastry chef. The kind-hearted General Manager also came to greet us making us feel at home 🙂
Whilst sipping on velvety champagne we spent time admiring our charming Cottage Suite. The marriage of light along with modern decor created a contemporary twist to the historic Grade II listed building, perfectly harmonised.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the free-standing Victorian bathtub please? Bathtub of dreams!
We then headed down in for our gastronomical feast at Michael Caine’s The Coach House.
The Coach House by Michael Caines
I am delighted to bring my cuisine to North Devon -Chef Michael Caines MBE
Michelin Star Chef Michael Caines MBE has brought his delightful classic cuisine to The Coach House, the restaurant is run by Head Chef James Mason who won three AA Rosettes and Gold for Restaurant of the Year.
The restaurant provides a kitchen window view allowing diners to see the talented chefs at work.
We had the pleasure of reviewing the Six Course Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing experience personalised to suit our taste, a wonderful touch to amend the menu.
For starters we had the John Dory with Aubergine caviar, sauce vierge and parmesan teamed with a 2015 Chablis French dry but fruity white wine.
Our second course was the Veal Sweetbread Ravioli with braised gem lettuce, morels, herb puree & sherry sauce enjoyed with the 2016 Portillo Pinot Noir an Argentinian wine with flavours of raspberry & vanilla. 
Our pre-main was the Cornish Cod with chorizo foam, saffron potatoes, lemon puree teamed with a light & crisp wine, Grande des Rocs Picpoul de Pinet from the Languedoc-Roussillon area in France.
Our main dish was the moorish Exmoor Fillet of Beef with Braised Ox Tounge, watercress puree, wild mushrooms, red wine sauce along with the 2013 Cadet du Chateau la Claymore, Lussac-Saint-Emilion, France, a deep ruby red vintage.
We then sampled the Passion Fruit Sorbet, Exotic fruit salad, and coconut foam teamed with our favourite dessert wine the Banyuls Rimage 2014 vintage velvety dessert wine with cherry, blueberry and blackcurrant aromas.
We finalised our meal with the superb Dark Chocolate Mousse with confit orange sorbet enjoyed with the 2014 Banyuls Rimage, a magnificent vintage dessert wine!
The Coach House offers a rustic fine dining experience, a intimate way to enjoy wholesome cuisine.
For the ultimate foodie experience the Six Course Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing is recommended to get an honest feel of what The Coach House has to offer.
Room Service & Cottage Dining
On our second night we enjoyed Room Service selecting dishes from the à la carte menu.
I opted for the Veal Sweetbread Ravioli for starters, Exmoor Fillet of Beef and the Coconut Panna Cotta with Spiced pineapple, passion fruit sorbets.
For starters Jonathan opted for the Pan Fried Scallop with Tomato concasse, tapenade, aubergine vinaigrette, Guinea Fowl with Salsify, nettle puree, pine nuts for the main and Dark Chocolate Mousse. Our meal was enjoyed with a bottle of our favourite vintage Banyuls Rimage 2014.
For cocktails we enjoyed the Smoked Apricot Old Fashioned and creamy Almond Joy with dessert, followed by The Raspberry and Sloe Bramble with Sloe Gin & Belvedere Blossom.
Breakfast at Kentisbury Grange 
Enjoying breakfast in the peaceful surroundings of the Devonshire countryside was a memorable experience. The highlights were the light fluffy pancakes and maple syrup, the thick Devonshire Blackberry yoghurt Compotes and the Cheese and Meat platter. Delicious!
Hotel & Grounds
Enjoy soaking in the rural Devonshire countryside, unwind and simply be still listening to the sound birdsong and admire the historical charm.
If you are looking visit the countryside from abroad, research cheapest flights into the area to make your trip affordable.
Kentisbury Grange really is the ideal luxury countryside escape in North Devon, it’s wonderful the coastline is simply a stones throw away.
Overall
Kentisbury Grange harmonises both historical charm with a modern twist. The ideal rural retreat nestled in Devonshire which is known for it’s stunning seacoasts and moorland.
If you’re looking for escapism this is the place for you. The luxurious Cottage Suites offer a home from home feel, comfortable, modern and intelligently designed.
The cuisine at The Coach House offers wholesome rustic comfort food with an edge. 
What do you think of Kentisbury Grange and The Coach House judging from the photographs above?
As always I would love to hear your thoughts 🙂
Thanks so much for reading!
Laura xo
