Uncover the magic of a luxurious and private country estate in Exmoor. An enchanting tree-lined avenue leads to a beautiful homestay nestled in private woodlands on an estate of over three thousand acres. 

A large manor, cosy as a cottage. A traditional country house, newly built with all mod cons. A moorland hideaway, close to the bustling North Devon coast.

Step behind the formal façade and find your every comfort catered for, with underfloor heating, a Sonos sound system and high-speed broadband. Quality and style flow through to the kitchen, where cooking is a pleasure with the Everhot range and, afterwards, you can let the Miele dishwasher take the strain.

Timeless elegance suffuses the reception rooms. Sit before an open fire, tapestry rugs at your feet, antique dressers behind you and beautiful artworks on the walls. Gather in the drawing room, library or dining room, or chat over the kitchen island with a glass or two of complimentary English wine, produced on the manor’s sister estate in Herefordshire.

Outside, play tennis or croquet on the lawns, where there’s a marquee pitch too and a ha-ha; perfect for drinks parties. Explore the 6,000 acre moorland estate, where red deer roam, and sea eagles, otters and Exmoor ponies make their home. Go fishing, wild swimming and walking and when you return, relax and soak up the spectacular views, over a barbecue.

The bedrooms are restful and appealing, with an abundance of four-posters, as well as luxury ensuites and moorland views.

Here you will be invited to retreat into rest. This time isn’t about filling your days with activity and constantly traveling, rather this time is a balance of connecting, resting and exploring. Some days we will travel throughout the highlands, other days we will stay put. Sleep in. Just be. When night time comes, we will gather by the fire and enjoy a family style dinner by candlelight. 

This is a time for you to rest, to be inspired, to allow yourself time to reimagine your life or simply connect with others. Ultimately, this is meant for you to find a soft place to land. Luxuriate in the quietude of this peaceful Highland haven, relinquish worries and stressors of homelife and allow yourself to rest and simply be. The rest is taken care of.

Arrival Airport: London LHR

Departure Airport: London LHR

• Stay in a luxury Georgia country farmhouse on a large estate
• Explore Knightshayes Court National Trust, a stunning Gothic Revival Victorian mansion and gorgeous gardens.
• Visit the charming harbor towns of Appledore and Clovelly
• Wander across Exmoor in search of wild horses and moody atmospheres
• Free time to go wild swimming and horseback riding
• Visit the Exmoor Pony Center, meet the ponies
• Dinner in a country pub
• Intimate candlelit feasts prepared by private chef  
• Countryside, seaside, and moorland walks
• Women-only group

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DAY ONE JULY 12TH (Arrival Day) Meet in Taunton at the rail station. Travel by private transportation and experience your first glimpses of the moors before arriving at the private country estate property. Settle in and relax. Come together around the fire for a time to get to know each other along with welcome drinks. Gather at the table for a celebratory feast!

• Welcome drinks and introduction time
• Free Time: Late afternoon
• Candlelit welcome dinner with a private chef

Light walking: 1-2 miles throughout the afternoon. Bus 1 hr to property.

DAY TWO JULY 13TH | DUNSTER & EXMOOR This morning will be spent at the property lingering in bed, reading by the fire or in a cozy snug, relaxing or going for a walk. Lunch at the house. In the afternoon, travel to the medieval market town of Dunster. You’ll have time to visit Dunster Castle and explore the village. Stop at the Exmoor Pony Center where you’ll learn about and meet the ponies. Go for a walk on the moorland before returning to the house. Dinner at the property. 

• Free morning at the country house
• Explore the charming medieval market town and castle of Dunster 
• Visit the Exmoor Pony Center, meet the ponies
• Drive through Exmoor National Park, possible moorland walk

Light walking: 2-4 miles throughout the afternoon. Bus 1 1/2 hours.

DAY THREE  JULY 14TH | KNIGHTSHAY, DULVERTON & EXMOOR Late in the morning, travel south to Knightshayes House and Gardens, a sprawling, Gothic Revival Victorian country mansion set in formal gardens. Knightshayes is a masterpiece of architectural planting, home to one of the most outstanding botanical collections in the country. Amongst champion trees and rare plants, including some first introductions to this country, there are hidden glades and pathways leading to discover far-reaching views of the Exe valley.  Later visit Dulverton, a delightful market town where the streets are lined with over 40 independent shops, cozy cottages and charming tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. In the evening, enjoy dinner in a country pub nestle in Exmoor Forest. 

• Visit Knightshayes Court and  Gardens, a Gothic Revival Mansion
• Explore Dulverton, delightful market town 
• Dinner: Exmoor Forest pub 

Moderate walking: 2-4 miles throughout the day. Bus 2 hours

DAY FOUR JULY 15TH | REST DAY You'll have a free day to do as you like. Sleep in. Explore the private estate’s moorland.  If it’s warm, go for a swim in the river. For additional cost, you could spend the day going horseback riding. There is also an option to learn to make scones with out in-house chef for a cream tea experience. Come back together in the evening for dinner under the stars.

• Stay at the property. Free Day to enjoy roaming the coast, resting, and opportunity for  scone making, horseback riding (additional cost), wild swimming and moorland walk.
• Scone-making session and afternoon tea experience
• Dinner at the property

This day is determined by you. No Bus.

DAY FIVE JULY 16TH | APPLEDORE, CLOVELLY & DEVONSHIRE COAST Perched on a hillside on the rugged North Devon coast, the quaint fishing village of Appledore welcomes visitors to explore its maze of winding cobbled streets   strung with bunting and lined with the prettiest of pastel-colored houses, decorated with cheery hanging baskets and a scattering of lobster pots.  After lunch travel to the village of Clovelly. There’s no place quite like Clovelly. The historic village in North Devon clings to the cliffs, with cobbled, traffic-free streets leading down past whitewashed fishermen’s cottages, pubs, shops and cafes to the working harbor. One of the most unique locations in the UK, the village has been privately-owned since Elizabethan times, which has helped preserve the traditional atmosphere and charm. Return to the estate for dinner in the evening. 

• Appledore, quaint fishing village with pastel-colored houses
• Clovelly, a privately-owned village with whitewashed fishermen’s cottages
• Explore the rugged Devonshire coast 

Moderate walking: 4-6 miles throughout the day.  Stairs and steep hills in Clovelly. Bus 2 1/2 hours.

DAY SIX JULY 17TH | REST DAY On your final day, you have free to do as you like. If you’d like to hire a private driver to take you deeper into Devon or even to Cornwall, this is possible for an additional cost.  In the evening, gather together for a special and intimate farewell dinner.

• Stay at the property. Free Day to enjoy roaming the coast, resting, and moorland walk.
• Farewell Feast with a private chef

This day is determined by you. No Bus.

Final breakfast before parting ways. After an amazing 6 days together, it’s time to say goodbye.