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Lewtrenchard manor reopens following extensive renovation

Historic country house hotel Lewtrenchard Manor has officially reopened its doors following an extensive renovation by independent hotel group Original Collection. Nestled in a secluded valley near Okehampton, the Grade II*-listed Jacobean manor began welcoming guests again on 25 July 2025, with bookings now open via its new website: www.lewtrenchardmanor.co.uk.

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Archaeologists lead community dig on lost Dartmoor Manor

From Monday 27 June until Saturday 2 July 2016 archaeologists will be returning to the site of North Hall Manor in Widecombe-in-the-Moor to continue investigations into this intriguing site.

This will be the third season of excavation. The first phase in 2012 targeted the medieval manor site and revealed wall footings, boundary works and pottery that strongly suggest a high status...

Archaeologists return to lost Dartmoor Manor

From Monday 13 July until Saturday 18 July 2015 archaeologists and volunteers will be returning to the site of North Hall Manor in Widecombe-in-the-Moor to continue investigations into this intriguing location.

This will be the second season of excavation. The first phase in 2012 targeted the medieval manor site and revealed wall footings, boundary works and pottery that strongly...