A Relaxed Country House
Steeped in 120 acres of stunning park and woodland on the edge of Dartmoor, Elfordleigh is truly a hidden gem. It combines the peace, calm and tranquillity of an English Country House with the warmth, ease and charm of a privately owned hotel. It has the feel of an English Country House with its heritage and serenity, minus the frills and frippery. We are a dog-friendly hotel, your home-away-from-home, providing a restful base for families, couples, golfers, spa lovers and business guests. Take a step back from your everyday lives, relax, regain energy and go home refreshed. Elfordleigh is perfectly located to give you both a city break and a country escape all in one!
Elfordleigh Hotel is a Travellers' Choice Awards Winner, we are among the top 10% of hotels worldwide on Tripadvisor.
We've won a 2025 Traveller Review Award, Thank you to all our guests who stayed with us this year, Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2025
We are extremely proud and honoured to be the winner of the category 'Wedding Venue Country Club/Hotel' in the 2024 South West Wedding Awards.
WE HAVE IT ALL... stay - play - relax - celebrate
Package Rates at Elfordleigh Hotel
Take a look at our package rates available, we have something for everybody, from our Best Available Rates, Spa Breaks and Golf all offering one or two night stays, we have it all here at Elfordleigh.
An impressive Venue to CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING DAY
A wedding to remember… Elfordleigh's award-winning wedding venue offers a tranquil escape, a timeless backdrop and an attentive team, positioned in glorious grounds with heritage yet homely feel. Above all, we believe in the importance of family. Elfordleigh has always had good old-fashioned family values at our core, providing a place to honour your vows in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, with your closest family and friends, making our house your home. We will create your beautiful country wedding, set against the backdrop of our rural retreat, celebrating your romance in style.
Our SPECIAL OFFERS
At Elfordleigh we offer a retreat from everyday routine and guarantee you a stay you won’t forget. Our guests are our friends and returning guests and members are part of our family. Whether you are passing through on a business trip or taking a short romantic break, we have special hotel offers for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you to Elfordleigh in the near future and making you part of our family.
Relax and Unwind at ELFORDLEIGH LEISURE CENTRE
Here at Elfordleigh, we invite you to relax and spoil yourself with a luxurious retreat. We boast the very finest in design, interior décor and modern facilities. Whether you would like to visit our leisure and spa facilities for a special day or join as a full-time member, we offer a wide variety of fitness programmes and packages. Immerse yourself in one of our 3 separate beauty treatment rooms, the Spa at Elfordleigh always has your wellness and wellbeing at heart.
ROOMS
Elfordleigh boasts 35 bedrooms and is a new generation country house hotel, keeping the style modern by using muted neutral tones, simple furniture and an uncomplicated approach. A variety of textures ensure the rooms feel cosy and timeless. The feel of an English Country House with its heritage and serenity, minus the frills and frippery.
SPA
Away from the stresses of modern life, our team of skilled therapists invite you to relax and revive at Elfordleigh Spa. Each of our carefully selected treatments uses Made for Life Organics and Dermalogica products to relax, revitalise and restore your body and spirit.
GOLF
Not only does Elfordleigh offer superb accommodation and unparalleled scenery, but it also boasts an 18-hole golf course. It is fast becoming a popular destination for golf holidays in Plymouth.
DINE
Here at Elfordleigh we take great pride in being able to cater for all of our guests, whatever their needs or tastes. Every ingredient we put into our menus are of the highest quality, super fresh and sourced locally wherever possible.
WEDDING
If your wedding is to be one of a kind in a truly unique setting, then Elfordleigh is the perfect hidden, magical and romantic setting. We’re here to help you plan the most beautiful of celebrations. Begin your wedding journey at our award-winning venue.
GALLERY
Our gallery showcases the beauty of Elfordleigh so you can get a feel of our hotel before your visit. The beautiful selection of images portray the beauty of a historical venue.
Perfect base to explore the breath-taking beauty of Plymouth.
Coming to Plymouth, take advantage of one of our special short break packages here in Elfordleigh. Our Hotel is located just over a mile north of Plympton, outside of Plymouth, a 15-minute drive to the city centre. Elfordleigh is a tranquil escape surrounded by beautiful countryside. We give guests the chance to fill their days with excitement and discovery with a range of activities, indoors and out. We offer on-site activities such as golf, leisure and spa.
Elfordleigh is also the perfect base for your stay, with a wealth of attractions and activities locally; you will be spoiled for choice. Whatever your interests and whatever your age, Plymouth’s top local attractions offer the best day outs. Let us help you start planning your Plymouth adventure.
Testimonials
WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING…
"A Lovely hotel! The service was outstanding! staff were friendly and happy to help. The receptionist was really welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us!
The location of this hotel is perfect, on the edge of Dartmoor but just a stone throws away from the city, So quiet and peaceful. Lovely grounds to walk around with stunning views. Our room was spacious, clean and warm. Huge sized rooms that contain everything you'd need during your stay which included a detailed welcome pack. We had a huge bed which was very comfortable! Only thing I would say was our shower was a bit small. For such a big bathroom the shower could be updated.
We ate in the Churchill’s restaurant, it had a good selection on the menu and fair prices! We had the two courses for £33 the food was amazing! Good quality and full of flavour! Good size portions. We went for the braised short rib, it literally fell off the bone! And then Nutella cheesecake for dessert! The waitress couldn’t do enough for us! Really attentive.
Breakfast was good, A help yourself buffet basis, all served hot and fresh, a good selection of hot and cold food! One thing I didn’t like was there was no where to put the lids from the hot plates. You’ve got a plate in one hand and the lid in the other. Felt like if I put it on the other hot plates it would have fallen off.
We had the use of all the facilities during our stay, a good size swimming pool, hot tub , steam room ,sauna and a gym ,all were well maintained and clean.
Would happily stay again."
Google, March 2024
"Went to a 90th birthday dinner here. There were about 50 people for lunch. The food was excellent, very quick and very tasty. The staff couldn't have been more cheerful and helpful. I was very impressed."
Google, March 2024
"Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff. Rooms are lovely and very clean. Lots on site to do.. leisure centre with gym etc. and of course the golf course or can just enjoy the peace and relax."
Google, February 2024
"My son and I try to stay here every year. Just for the weekend, use the pool, order room service and pretend we are on holiday! We only actually live in the next village!
Everytime it’s amazing! The staff are so helpful and friendly, the rooms perfect, food delicious and pool lovely and warm!!
The staff really are the best thing, they make Albert ( aged 8!), feel like a king when he checks in! Its a silly little thing I like to do for him, make him feel like it’s his mini break and not my excuse to avoid the washing pile, but the staff are always so attentive and helpful and smiley!
We will be back next year… and every year!"
TripAdvisor, February 2024
"Great Hotel, very clean, very friendly and efficient staff. Nothing too much trouble. Rooms a good size very clean and comfortable beds. The food in the bar is excellent choice. The restaurant is OK food choice is extremely limited and would be improved by offering the bar menu as well.
The spa area was good with very good pool, excellent steam room and sauna."
TripAdvisor, February 2024
"If you want to experience the definition of great customer service, go here. We called in for a night with our disabled Mother, and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, enthusiastic and friendly."
TripAdvisor, November 2023
"Firstly thank you from us both for the best hospitality we've ever received from each and every member of staff. A free room upgrade on arrival to a premier double room which was lovely, the room was big, good sized bathroom and comfortable bed. A great light lunch in the bar followed by a swim and jacuzzi in the leisure facilities. We had a 3 course evening meal in the restaurant which again was very good, the desserts first class especially the chocolate fondant. Defiantly on our list to visit again. Value for money was exceptional."
TripAdvisor, October 2023
"Visiting family in the area so only needed a B&B for a couple of nights but experienced so much more. Stunning location, fantastic facilities and so close to Plymouth. All staff were wonderful, welcoming and friendly and friendly at all times. Next time we use this excellent hotel (and there will definitely be a next time) we’ll be sure to pack the golf clubs and sports kit as these ‘extras’ at venue looked stunning!"
TripAdvisor, September 2023
ELFORDLEIGH HOTEL
Colebrook
Plympton
Plymouth, PL7 5EB
United Kingdom
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