Tessa and Geoff run Furzeleigh Mill as a family business, there are usually no less than 3 of their 6 children sharing the workload at any one time! They also have a fabulously friendly and helpful team to assist in the running of the hotel, restaurant and bar. With the help of three great chefs, Furzeleigh Mill is garnering a well earned reputation as the best place to eat locally offering innovative menus and great service. All the staff at Furzeleigh Mill are considered part of the Furzeleigh Family and this deep care for one another and dedication to the business sets us apart from corporate hotel chains and larger businesses.

Furzeleigh Mill was built c1547, Tessa and Geoff Sellick bought the hotel in November 2018 and have been busy upgrading the building ever since. Geoff, an architect and designer, has breathed a new feeling into the hotel with an eclectic mix of styles complimenting the fabric of the building whilst still achieving a contemporary twist. Tessas' eye for detail and customer focused hospitality has been put to use upgrading service offerings ensuring the meeting of our guests requirements. There is an excellent on site restaurant and a very well stocked bar. Dogs are welcome in the bar and terrace. Furzeleigh Mill has ten bedrooms, no two the same. Each have country views. Situated between Exeter and Plymouth adjacent to the A38 the hotel provides a great base to explore South Devon or just to stay and enjoy the ambiance, good food and drink. A sunny south facing terrace to enjoy a G&T on in the Summer, a superb coffee by the cosy log burner in Winter, Furzeleigh Mill offers the best of everything.

South Devon is known for its rugged, enigmatic Dartmoor and stunning coastline. The pretty little Villages and Hamlets of the area have a special charm and the nearby seaside towns offer a mix of retail, gastronomic and sightseeing experiences. The South Devon Steam Railway is a short walk from the hotel with daily trains running during the Summer months and special occasions, and award winning Paignton Zoo is also nearby. Leisure activities such as golf, walking, hiking, pony trekking, cycling, fishing and sailing are all within easy reach.