Manor, a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant near Exmouth, Devon, which he describes as "the realisation of a dream, my vision of country house hospitality for the 21st Century". He also plans to establish a vineyard in the estate to produce a house champagne-method sparkling wine. In January 2020 it was announced that Caines will relaunch The Cove Restaurant, situated in Maenporth near Falmouth in Cornwall, which had been owned and operated by Arty Williams and Annette Rickard for 17 years. The relaunch began on 10 March 2020 and was billed to offer a "relaxed and informal approach to dining that is designed to attract families, locals and holidaymakers alike". However, after less than 2 weeks, on 23 March 2020, the Cove had to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown announcement, although has re-opened since. In addition to his Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor Hotel and Restaurant, Caines owns and operates The Cove Restaurant, the Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven, Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth, and Cafe Patisserie Glacerie. Personal life Caines lives near Exeter in mid-Devon. He has two daughters and a son. As an adopted child and amputee, he supports a number of local agencies and amputee initiatives and charities. He is a patron of Families for Children Trust, a voluntary adoption agency covering Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. Honours Caines was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Civil Division on 17 June 2006 in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours List. "For services to the Hospitality Industry". He was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Devon on 10 May 2019. This gave him the Post Nominal Letters "DL" for Life. References External links Personal & Business website Gidleigh Park Website Michael Caines interviewed by Hot Dinners Michael Caines: A Life Through Food, BBC Radio Food Programme 1969 births Living people Businesspeople from Exeter English adoptees English chefs Members of the Order of the British Empire Head chefs of Michelin starred restaurants Deputy Lieutenants of Devon English amputees