Shilstone and its estate is a cherished family home, and since purchasing the property in 1997, the Fenwick family have lovingly restored not only the Georgian Manor House, but much of the surrounding buildings and estate. Set in several hundred acres of breath taking rural countryside. Shilstone is the perfect place to have lunch, visit our archive or celebrate your wedding.

Shilstone House is an elegant and exclusive wedding venue located in the heart of the Devon countryside. This beautiful Georgian Manor House has been carefully restored by the Fenwick family and offers a stunning setting for your special day. Since our first wedding in 2012, Shilstone is now one of Devon’s top wedding venues. The house itself has won numerous awards including Country Life Magazines ‘Restoration of the Century’ award and The Georgian Groups ‘New Building in the Classical Tradition’ award.

Located on the bottom floor of the Devon Rural Archive, our cafe is a peaceful and charming destination for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal or a cup of coffee. Our menu features a variety of dishes made with freshly sourced local produce, ensuring that each and every bite is bursting with flavour. From hearty sandwiches and soups to sweet pastries and baked goods, there is something for everyone at our cafe. We also offer a selection of drinks made with locally roasted coffee beans and premium teas. So come and visit us at our cafe and experience the taste of Devon’s finest ingredients.

Every Sunday at Shilstone we host a freshly cooked Sunday lunch, catered for by our in-house team of highly skilled chefs. Hosted in our beautifully restored, former hay barn, we hope to offer a unique space for you to spend your Sunday afternoon.

We are presenting a set menu of traditional Sunday lunch options, either one course or two, with the choice of beef, chicken or gammon and a selection of deserts.

Holiday cottages at Shilstone are located in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside views, these cottages offer the perfect retreat for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

Each cottage has been tastefully decorated and furnished to provide guests with all the comforts of home. They feature fully equipped kitchens, comfortable living areas, and cozy bedrooms. Some cottages have private gardens and outdoor seating areas, perfect for enjoying the fresh air and beautiful surroundings.

The Devon Rural Archive is a independent heritage centre for the study of our county’s buildings and landscapes. The Devon Rural Archive has been encouraging visitors to Shilstone, whose passion is appreciating the historical significance of Shilstone, as well as other settlements, dwellings, and communities of Devon.