The Venue
Information about The Horn of Plenty
The Main House dates back to 1866. It was built for the Duke of Bedford’s Mine Captain, James Richards, who was responsible for the mining of copper and tin in the Tamar Valley. The house remained inextricably linked to mining throughout the boom years until 1918, when it became part of the Bedford Estate.
In 1967, the house was converted into a restaurant, which is where our rich foodie history began – founder Sonia Stevenson was the first British woman to be awarded a Michelin star!
In 1985, the restaurant became a hotel with 10 bedrooms. Then in June 2014 the house was extended with 6 additional rooms, bringing the total to 16.
The horn of plenty (or cornucopia from Latin cornu copiae) is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts.
Hotel Awards and Accolades
Hotel
AA 4 Silver Star Hotel with 3 Rosettes – 2022
Best Small Hotel of the Year - Devon Tourism Awards - Winner 2020/21 and 2014/15
Small Hotel of the Year - South West Tourism Awards - Runner Up - Silver Award 2020/21
Gold Award for Hotel – Taste of the West Awards – Every year 2015 - 2021
"Most Beautiful Independent Hotel and Restaurant in Devon" - Lux Life 2021
"Best Country House Hospitality Owner (UK): Julie Leivers" - Acquisition International 2021
Editor’s Choice for “Rooms with a View”, The Good Hotel Guide 2020
One of The Times’s “Top 40 Places to Stay in Britain” 2019
Best Hotel in the South West – Finalist – Taste of the West Awards 2018 and 2016
UK Small Hotel of the Year – Visit England – Runner Up - Silver Award – 2015
Tripadvisor Award for Excellence – Every year 2010 - 2021
Restaurant
3 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence – 2022
AA Gold Award for Breakfast - 2022
Gold Award for Food – Taste of the West - Every year 2013 - 2021
Best Chef in the South West – Finalist – Food Reader Awards 2019
Devon’s Best Fine Dining Restaurant – Food & Drink Devon – Silver Award 2016/17
Tripadvisor Award for Excellence – Every year 2010 - 2021
Weddings
Bridebook "Best of Britain - County Champion" 2022
Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards - Finalist 2022
Editor’s Choice Award for Weddings – Good Hotel Guide – 2021, 2019 and 2018
South West Wedding Awards – Highly Commended 2019; Winner 2016 and 2014
Most Outstanding Bespoke Wedding Venue in Devon – Lux Lifestyle Awards 2018
Getting Here
Gulworthy
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 8JD
Car
Head towards Tavistock then at the A386, take the first turning to join the A390, follow the road until you see the signposts for The Horn of Plenty
Bus
The 79a bus goes from Tavistock to Gulworthy on an hourly service, however last bus back to Tavistock is at 18:43.
Taxi
There are various different taxi companies in the area.
Tavistock taxis, Jaycars taxi and grab a cab taxis.