Local celebrity chef Michael Caines is thrilled that his plans to create a country house hotel near Exmouth are to go ahead - and says he'll aim to win his third Michelin star at the venue.
Courtlands House will now be converted into a 21 bedroom, fine dining venue with surrounding parklands and croquet lawn.
East Devon District Councillors awarded planning permission for the redevelopment of the Grade 2 listed building on Tuesday after a site visit.
Michael Caines says his aim is to make it the best luxury country house hotel and restaurant in the country.
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