A uniquely historic Luxury Country House Hotel and Restaurant set in a private rural estate on the banks of the River Yealm in South Devon and close to the Maritime City of Plymouth. Grade I listed Kitley House Hotel is an ideal base for exploring South West England. Once a family home turned hotel and restaurant Kitley has a diverse history its location a picturesque snapshot of tranquillity and abundance. As you step through the doors and into a property steeped in so much history and tradition we hope that you will become familiar with a building full of not only character and charm but of many influences and styles. Its sympathetic Tudor style is also enriched with Regency elegance and Jacobian gentility. Thought to have been built during the reign of Henry VII by Thomas Pollexfenthe house has early Tudor origins; some speculate that the house was built between 1457 and 1509. Kitley has seen many famous faces come and go during its existence, particularly those linked to art and culture. Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) stayed at the house whilst on a sojourn around the South Hams in 1762 with his friend the famous portrait artist Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). For many years Kitley has been recognised as a place of outstanding beauty and because of this has been featured on television and in many films. Since becoming a hotel in 1996 Kitley House has created a memorable wedding day for hundreds of couples and their guests with its team well versed in ensuring the special day runs smoothly and stress free creating a truly individual Wedding Day! The hotel also provides a perfect venue for conferences and private celebrations.