Kelly House Country B&B - Lifton

Adults-only historic Georgian B&B with 900-year family legacy in Devon countryside

Historic Property & Storytelling

Kelly House Country B&B Lifton is a Georgian property with a documented history spanning over 900 years of continuous family ownership. The hosts offer personalized storytelling sessions that recount the house's lineage and local heritage. Guests can explore a sunken garden and a dedicated picnic area within the grounds.

Accommodation & Gardens

Kelly House features recently redecorated rooms, each with a private bathroom, and some with a four-poster bed or garden views. The superior king room offers views across the sunken garden and rolling fields. Outdoor spaces include a sun terrace, garden furniture, and a chapel on the premises.

Breakfast & Dining

A full English or Irish breakfast is served each morning, using local ingredients and including warm dishes, juice, and vegetarian or vegan options. The breakfast is prepared by the host Sophie and has been noted for its freshness, including eggs from the property. Outdoor dining is available in the garden during suitable weather.

Location & Activities

Kelly House sits 5 km from the A30 in a tranquil rural setting, approximately 10 km from Launceston Castle and 20 km from Cotehele House. Dartmoor National Park and Morwellham Quay are within driving distance, offering hiking and cycling trails. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 70 km away.

Adults-Only Environment

The hotel enforces an adults-only policy, ensuring a peaceful stay without disturbances from children. This policy makes Kelly House in Devon a suitable venue for pre-wedding parties and other group celebrations. The environment is complemented by the quiet bird songs and rural surroundings noted by guests.

• History: 900-year family-owned Georgian house with storytelling
• Rooms: Recently redecorated with private bathrooms and four-poster bed options
• Dining: Full English breakfast with local ingredients and vegan options
• Gardens: Sunken garden, picnic area, and sun terrace
• Location: 10 km from Launceston Castle, near Dartmoor National Park
• Policy: Adults-only for quiet stays and group events