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Aerial view of Cadhay

Aerial view of Cadhay

Medieval stew ponds, fountain and Bothy

Medieval stew ponds, fountain and Bothy

Living Hall

Living Hall

Cadhay Manor Dining room

Cadhay Manor Dining room

Whetham bedroom

Whetham bedroom

Sugar Plum bedroom

Sugar Plum bedroom

Court of the Sovereigns within Cadhay House

Court of the Sovereigns within Cadhay House

Paulet en-suite

Paulet en-suite

Cadhay ponds in the evening

Cadhay ponds in the evening

Sidmouth Hills

Sidmouth Hills

Roof Chamber Cadhay Manor house dating from 1430

Roof Chamber Cadhay Manor house dating from 1430

Library

Library

Cadhay Manor Kitchen

Cadhay Manor Kitchen

Paulett bedroom Cadhay

Paulett bedroom Cadhay

McClintock twin bedroom Cadhay

McClintock twin bedroom Cadhay

Hayden ground floor en-suite bedroom

Hayden ground floor en-suite bedroom

Garden

Garden

Sunflowers

Sunflowers

Cadhay
Cadhay
Aerial view of Cadhay
Medieval stew ponds, fountain and Bothy
Living Hall
Cadhay Manor Dining room
Whetham bedroom
Sugar Plum bedroom
Court of the Sovereigns within Cadhay House
Paulet en-suite
Cadhay ponds in the evening
Sidmouth Hills
Roof Chamber Cadhay Manor house dating from 1430
Library
Cadhay Manor Kitchen
Paulett bedroom Cadhay
McClintock twin bedroom Cadhay
Hayden ground floor en-suite bedroom
Garden
Sunflowers
Cadhay

Cadhay

Cadhay

Cadhay

Aerial view of Cadhay

Aerial view of Cadhay

Medieval stew ponds, fountain and Bothy

Medieval stew ponds, fountain and Bothy

Living Hall

Living Hall

Cadhay Manor Dining room

Cadhay Manor Dining room

Whetham bedroom

Whetham bedroom

Sugar Plum bedroom

Sugar Plum bedroom

Court of the Sovereigns within Cadhay House

Court of the Sovereigns within Cadhay House

Paulet en-suite

Paulet en-suite

Cadhay ponds in the evening

Cadhay ponds in the evening

Sidmouth Hills

Sidmouth Hills

Roof Chamber Cadhay Manor house dating from 1430

Roof Chamber Cadhay Manor house dating from 1430

Library

Library

Cadhay Manor Kitchen

Cadhay Manor Kitchen

Paulett bedroom Cadhay

Paulett bedroom Cadhay

McClintock twin bedroom Cadhay

McClintock twin bedroom Cadhay

Hayden ground floor en-suite bedroom

Hayden ground floor en-suite bedroom

Garden

Garden

Sunflowers

Sunflowers

The Manor House

Cadhay Devon, EX11 1QT

Luxury group accommodation in historic Tudor Manor

  • Historic Tudor Manor House with beautiful gardens
  • Perfect for large family and friends get togethers
  • Ideal for special celebrations and gatherings
  • Sleep in luxury in one of our 4 Four poster beds
  • Explore the long gallery and its many antiques
  • Play croquet or the best game of hide and seek
    • Sleeps 22Sleeps 22
    • Bedrooms 12Bedrooms 12
    • Bathrooms 11Bathrooms 11
    • 3 Dogs Accepted3 Dogs Accepted
    • Ground Floor FacilitiesGround Floor Facilities
    • WiFiWiFi
    • ParkingParking
    • Open fire / Log burnerOpen fire / Log burner
    • Owners/Manager onsiteOwners/Manager onsite
    • Covid Refund GuaranteeCovid Refund Guarantee
    • Visit England 4 star graded
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Sleeps 22

Sleeps 22

Bedrooms 12

Bedrooms 12

Bathrooms 11

Bathrooms 11

Dines 22

Dines 22

3 Dogs Accepted

3 Dogs Accepted

WiFi

WiFi

Parking

Parking

Ground Floor Facilities

Ground Floor Facilities

Games room

Games room

Enclosed Garden

Enclosed Garden

Open fire / Log burner

Open fire / Log burner

Child-Friendly

Child-Friendly

Space to play

Space to play

Barbecue

Barbecue

Lake/river onsite

Lake/river onsite

Beach (within 10 miles)

Beach (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

Catering available

Catering available

Ready meals available

Ready meals available

Supermarket delivery available

Supermarket delivery available

Hypoallergenic bedding option

Hypoallergenic bedding option

Weddings

Weddings

Owners/Manager onsite

Owners/Manager onsite

Large groups welcome

Large groups welcome

Covid Refund Guarantee

Covid Refund Guarantee

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Luxury group accommodation in historic Tudor Manor

Cadhay is a truly magical place to stay for a remarkable and unique self catering holiday for groups of family and friends. Though the Tudor manor exudes the history and grandeur of centuries past it is far from a museum. Cadhay is located just outside Ottery St Mary, has been beautifully restored and offers modern comforts. It is a house where you can live comfortably and confidently in the rural East Devon countryside, the past all around you, yet still very much in touch with the modern world of today.

Cadhay is a Grade 1 listed, 16th century Tudor Manor and its history and appeal are clear to see. In recent years Cadhay has been transformed into a house used for weddings, holidays, family gatherings and for groups wanting a large house to stay in together. There are a total of 12 bedrooms throughout the large house which will comfortably sleep 22. All double and twin rooms are either en suite or have a dedicated bathroom/shower room adjacent. This makes us ideal for large groups wanting luxurious accommodation in the heart of East Devon.

Cadhay is available for you and your friends to stay on a weekly basis throughout the year, although outside of the holiday season we do take weekend bookings. The accommodation is set over three floors in tastefully decorated and high quality rooms. You can choose whether to stay in a traditional four-poster bed or a more contemporary version hand-crafted by Cadhay’s furniture maker owner. Alternatively you can sleep under the eaves in the cosy attic rooms. Central heating has been installed throughout and additionally there are woodburning stoves ensuring your comfort at all times. The kitchen with an Aga and electric oven is very well equipped with all the conveniences you would expect.

If you’re planning to have a large banquet or more relaxed group meal then the Georgian dining room is ideal, it seats up to 22 in opulent surroundings. Should you want a celebration with more than 22 guests then we have options for larger events between May and September and more of your guests can stay on site in our 3 other cottages. Please contact us for more details before booking.

Cadhay is a great base from which you can explore all of East Devon and West Dorset. Cadhay is located just outside of Ottery St Mary, an attractive parish town on the River Otter some ten miles from Exeter and six miles from the sea at Sidmouth. Ottery is a peaceful and beautiful town, with excellent independent shops offering local food as well as one of the best wine merchants in the South West. If you want to go out for a meal there are plenty of great pubs and restaurants a short drive from your doorstep including a Michelin star restaurant in nearby Lympstone.

East Devon is an ideal place to enjoy walks along the lovely Otter Valley, Woodbury Common, the South West Coast Path plus Exmoor and Dartmoor. If you want to explore the beach the seaside towns of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Branscombe, Beer, Seaton, Lyme Regis and West Bay are all close by. For the more active there are plenty of opportunities for water sports, horse riding, golf, fishing, climbing and lots of fun things to do with children like Wildwood Escot, the Donkey Sanctuary, Bicton gardens and the many beaches.. 

The favourite pastime for the majority of our guests however is to enjoy the company of their guests in and around the house, particularly in the glorious gardens. Have a Devon cream tea under the trees in the garden, enjoy a game of croquet, watch the dragon flies and birds around the medieval fishponds, wander around the allotments in the kitchen garden, play ball games in the field oppositie, or just relish the chance to relax and have fun with your nearest and dearest friends and family.

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Location & Attractions

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The Manor House, Cadhay

Cadhay
Ottery St Mary
Devon
EX11 1QT

Beach Sidmouth

Lovely flat sand at low tide, great to paddle in. Beautiful red cliffs and fantastic waves on windy days. Good rock pooling too.

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Beach Cobb, Lyme Regis

The famous Cobb has good shops and a sandy beach. Enjoy the traditions of the seaside: ice-creams, fish and chips and explore the fossil shops

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Beach Beer

Perfect your aim with one of the thousands of pebbles on the beach, hire a boat to explore the bay or take a mackerel fishing trip in the summer.

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Cycling Saddles and Paddles

Hire bikes and enjoy a ride alongside the canal in Exeter, 7 miles of cycle track with two great pubs on route. Canoes also for hire if you prefer to paddle.

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Food Darts Farm Village

More than just a farm shop, great gifts, cafés, healthy (?) fish and chips or hire a bike and do the cycle track along the Exe estuary to Exmouth.

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Food Greendale Farm Shop

Wonderful farm shop and café including fish from local boats, meat and produce from local farms. Also a menagerie of animals including an Ostrich which families will enjoy.

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Food Joshua's Harvest Store

All round fab shop – bread, homemade meals, deli, gifts, yummy cakes, fruit & veg. Highly recommended for wholesome, organic food.

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Golf Sidmouth Golf Club

Stunning course on the coast with beautiful views.

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Heritage Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Exeter’s awarding winning museum with fascinating displays and facts on a whole variety of subjects as well as Devon life.

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Heritage Exeter Cathedral

An Anglican cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. It is one of the great cathedrals of England, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.

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Pub/Restaurant River Exe Cafe

A unique dining experience floating in middle of the Exe River. Catch the river taxi from Exmouth marina into the middle of the estuary for a fun lunch.

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Pub/Restaurant The Clock Tower

The biggest bits of cake you’ll ever have the pleasure to eat at the Clock Tower café above Jacob’s Ladder.

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Pub/Restaurant The Rusty Pig

Great dining experience, popular because of the relaxed atmosphere and unusual menu. Based on a charcuterie, all food sustainable/local, some based around all things piggy, veggies well catered for too.

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Pub/Restaurant The Golden Lion

Enjoy a river side stroll to work off your food directly from the pub (dogs allowed in garden). Can be walked to and from Cadhay.

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Pub/Restaurant Jack in the Green

Award winning restaurant often featured in the national press. Many of our guests have been very impressed by their wonderful food and service.

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Town Ottery St Mary

Our friendly local town with everything you’ll need for your stay. Local butchers, pubs, bakers, fishmongers, grocery stores, wine merchant, a beautiful church and much more.

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Town Sidmouth

Enjoy a relaxing meander around all the small but individual shops, walk along the seafront by the memorable red cliffs or in the relaxing Connaught gardens.

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Town Exeter

Great for all the large High St shops, especially Princesshay shopping centre. Visit the renowned Cathedral or the ancient quay and enjoy people watching from the many cafés.

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Town Beer Village

Lots to see and do in Beer itself. Some great shops, pubs or even better, mug of tea & bacon buttie watching the world go by in one of beach cafes.

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Visitors Attraction Devon Country Pursuits

Quad bikes, segways, shooting and much more. For the more active amongst you, great fun and only 5 mins from Cadhay.

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Visitors Attraction Budleigh Salterton Riding School

Great riding on Woodbury Common, minimal road work. Fantastic stable.

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Visitors Attraction South Devon Railway

One of the top heritage railways in the country alongside the picturesque river Dart. 40 mins. Friendly staff and crew, very family orientated. Beautifully restored engines.

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Visitors Attraction Wildwood Escot Park

Great for young and old alike. Full of interesting things to do and climb on. Amazing ‘Giant leap’ slide, Bird of Prey display, red squirrel feeding and new wolf pack

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Visitors Attraction Seaton Tramway

Beautifully restored trams many with open tops, which travel on a stunning route by the side of the river Axe. You may see a Heron or Egret on your journey.

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Walks Hunter's Path Teign Gorge Walk

A beautiful circular walk alongside the river Teign on the Anglers path, then back on the high Hunters path with great views of the Dartmoor scenery.

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Walks Otterton and the River Otter

Take a stroll from Otterton down the path by the river Otter the sedate Budleigh Salterton or around the coast via Ladram bay.

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Walks Branscombe Coast path

Stunning walk up and over the cliffs with pebbled beaches and great cafés either end and amazing views all the way along.

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Meet the owner

Rupert Thistlethwayte

The current owner is furniture maker Rupert Thistlethwayte, a direct descendent of the Pouletts whose coat of arms appear above the fireplaces. Over the past decade, he has restored Cadhay to its previous splendour and welcomed 100's of people to stay in his much loved Tudor Manor house or its nearby cottages. Rupert lives nearby on the estate with his partner Caroline and is usually there to greet you in person when you arrive and welcome you to the Cadhay estate. You'll often find Rupert working in the grounds with head gardener Dave and his able assistant Mike or ticking off tasks on a list of jobs given to him by Jayne the house manager. When he has time, Rupert makes beautiful bespoke modern furniture examples of which can be seen in most of our properties. Recently he's taken to electric mountain biking and loves discovering new routes in our stunning local area both in the countryside and along the coast. Rupert looks forward to sharing his wonderful estate with you.

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