Open to the public for the first time in more than 500 years, come and stay where queens of England once resided in this magical and intimate corner of the Devonshire countryside. Historic Sand, a beautiful grade II* listed manor, is set in over twenty acres, nestled in the stunning Roncombe valley and overlooking the ancient Saxon village of Sidbury. This is one of the South West’s hidden gems. 

Sand’s stunning victorian gardens are open all year round for you to enjoy. There are also a host of nature trails and coastal paths in the surrounding area for those seeking to discover this wonderful corner of Devon.

When not enjoying the privacy of your room or the beauty of Roncombe valley, guests can take to the Great Hall to claim a reading nook or relax by the fireplace.

‘The General’

A luxurious 15th century oak panelled bedroom of 50 square meters, including super king bed, large original 19th century French bath, original limestone fireplace with seating area and wood burner. The room also features an additional dining area and work space with generous garden views. Tea and coffee facilities are provided, with Devon-made products, including Little's coffee and Herb Heaven Devon loose leaf tea. A wonderfully decorated private bathroom with rainfall shower sits next door to the room, honouring the space's original Edwardian design. 
From £240 per night, including continental breakfast.
Book directly with us and enjoy a 12% discount on your entire stay. Just enter the code 'DIRECT12' when you checkout!
A vintage-style room with dark wood floors, a clawfoot bathtub, a tall mirror, a bed with a canopy post, and a seating area with armchairs, a table, and a window with green curtains.
A room with a large window featuring multiple panes, curtains on either side, and a radiator underneath. In front of the window, there is a round wooden table with a bottle of wine and two upside-down wine glasses. Two upholstered chairs with red fabric and dark wood frames are positioned around the table.
A luxurious bedroom with dark wood-paneled walls and a four-poster bed. The bed has white bedding, a decorative pillow with a landscape scene, and a brown bed runner. There are two bedside tables with matching lamps flanking the bed. A fireplace with a decorative mantle is in the corner. 
This charming 15th century bedroom spans 35 square metres and offers the flexibility of a super king or twin size bed. Enjoy breathtaking views of the gardens and the iconic 'Folly' from this spacious retreat. The room is thoughtfully equipped with an antique bath, wardrobe, dressing table, and a cozy seating area. You’ll find tea and coffee facilities with locally sourced products, including Little's coffee and Herb Heaven Devon loose leaf tea. Adjacent to the room is a private bathroom, complete with a rainfall shower, all maintained in the elegant style of original Edwardian design.
From £220 per night, including continental breakfast.
Book directly with us and enjoy a 12% discount on your entire stay. Just enter the code 'DIRECT12' when you checkout!

‘The Trout’

A cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, decorative pillows, a wooden chest at the foot of the bed, a window with curtains, a vase with flowers on the window sill, and a wooden chair in the corner.
A vintage wooden dresser with a mirror, small decorative items, and a basket on top, next to a potted plant with large green leaves, and a bathtub with a towel, in a cozy room with beige walls and wooden flooring.
A cozy bedroom with a bed that has white sheets, decorative pillows, and a flower arrangement on a wooden bench at the foot of the bed. Flanking the bed are two nightstands with table lamps, and there is a wooden chair with a cushion and an armchair with a patterned pillow in the room.
Cozy dining room with wooden table set with bowls, cups, and a teapot, surrounded by wooden chairs, featuring vintage decor, a dark wood-paneled wall, flower arrangement, floor lamp, and large windows letting in natural light.
A spacious dining room with a large wooden table and multiple chairs, a grand piano, vintage wooden cabinet, armchair, wall-mounted lamps, a large window with natural light, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A chocolate brownie topped with a raspberry and mint leaves, accompanied by mixed berries and berry sauce on a white plate.
A wooden table with two white cups, a small plate with a spoon, and a vase with pink and purple flowers in a cozy room with upholstered furniture.
A dining table with a large bowl of assorted fruit including bananas, grapes, and apples, surrounded by small pottery cups, with a vase of flowers in the background.
Slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves on a white plate.
Close-up of the interior of a piano, showing strings, tuning pins, and the wooden frame.
Vase with mixed flowers on a wooden surface, bed with decorative pillows in the background.
A wooden desk with drawers, decorated with a floral vase and a gold desk lamp, placed against a paneled wooden wall. A plush, yellow tufted stool with curved legs is positioned in front of the desk.
A carved wooden wall sculpture of a bearded man's face with crossed arms, mounted on a wood-paneled wall, illuminated by a nearby wall sconce
A cozy bedroom with a large bed having a white quilt, two dark pillows, and decorative pillows. There are bedside lamps, a wooden chair by the window, and armchairs with a tea set on a small table.
A vintage bathtub with a white interior and dark exterior, next to a small round marble-topped side table with two bottles of essential oil and a bar of soap, and a large green potted plant nearby.
Wall-mounted light fixture with a ribbed glass shade on a wallpapered wall featuring jungle animals such as tigers, peacocks, and palm leaves, with a window visible on the left.
Decorative vase with dried pampas grass and other dried flowers on a dark wooden cabinet in front of a green wall. A wall sconce with a beige lampshade is mounted on the wall.
A luxurious bathroom with a vintage black bathtub, a window with bars and dark green curtains, a wall-mounted yellow lamp, a dark wooden cabinet with a floral arrangement in a vase, and bottles of bath amenities on the tub's edge.
A row of four small bottles of toiletries on a wooden shelf, including shower gel, hand and body lotion, shampoo, and conditioner, all labeled with the brand Cole & Lewis London.