Historic Lewtrenchard Manor reopens after £3 million refurbishment by independent hotel group Original Collection.

Independent hotel group Original Collection is excited to announce that Lewtrenchard Manor, a historic Grade II*-listed manor house hotel near Okehampton, Devon, has reopened its doors to guests, (25 July 2025), and bookings are open on the venue’s new website, www.lewtrenchardmanor.co.uk. 

One of the UK’s fastest-growing boutique hotel collections, Original Collection has been granted a new long-term lease from Lewtrenchard Manor’s landlord The Baring-Gould Corporation. It has spent the past few months introducing modern luxuries and comforts to its new acquisition, while retaining the building’s much-loved historic character and charm. 

The extensive renovations include a new roof and kitchen, new plumbing throughout to service new contemporary bathrooms, as well as improved parking. The traditional plasterwork and original features have been sympathetically restored and the hotel’s impressive antique collection has been reinstated. These improvements have created the perfect environment for a relaxing escape to the country for those who love to stay in historic, hidden gems while enjoying all the benefits of modern comforts.

Entrepreneur Nick Dent, founder of Original Collection, said:

“We are proud to become the next custodians of Lewtrenchard Manor, and we have been busy over the past few months fully renovating the hotel and planting out the kitchen garden. We’re in the business of creating great memories, and we look forward to welcoming people back to experience the amazing food and the new bar, and leave with special new memories. We’re excited about what the future holds.”

The hotel restaurant will also reopen under a new name, Origin. Open to residents and non-residents alike, Origin’s plates will showcase the best of the South West’s produce with a focus on fine dining, offering both á la carte and tasting menus.

Original Collection plans to continue expanding what it offers at Lewtrenchard Manor. The best way to stay informed of the hotel’s latest news is to subscribe to its newsletter.

Press enquiries

If you’d like more information, please email marketing@original.co.uk

Notes to editors

Original Collection plans to host an open evening in September for press and local businesses. Please email marketing@original.co.uk to express an interest in attending this event.

Direct bookings made via Lewtrenchard Manor’s website include a Full English Breakfast.

About Lewtrenchard Manor

Nestled in a secluded valley on the very edge of Dartmoor National Park, Lewtrenchard Manor is a stunning estate with a rich and captivating history stretching back more than 900 years. Originally known as Lew House, the Jacobean Manor dates back to 1086, and from its first mention in the Domesday Book to its current incarnation as an idyllic country hotel, this enchanting building continues to be a place of intrigue, captivating visitors from near and far. Although the house remains grand, the hotel has been redesigned with comfort and luxury in mind. It has a stunning selection of individually decorated rooms offering an indulgent home-away-from-home feel, as well as a fine-dining restaurant, Origin, cosy bar and lush gardens with views of the Devonshire countryside. Lewtrenchard Manor, Okehampton EX20 4PN. www.lewtrenchardmanor.co.uk

About The Original Collection

Original Collection is one of the fastest growing boutique hotel collections in the UK specialising in warm, informal and unobtrusive hospitality. Founded by entrepreneur Nick Dent and his wife Charlotte in 2013, the Original Collection has grown into a portfolio of 10 truly distinct hotels and venues in handpicked destinations around the British Isles. From the Cotswolds to the Norfolk Coast, Reading to Orkney, every property in the Collection feels like a rare find. A hidden gem. The kind of place you want to tell your friends about. Each of our original venues has individual and unexpected features that stimulate the mind, stir the heart and nurture the soul. Explore all our venues at www.original.co.uk.