The combination of its traditional, relaxed atmosphere, excellent service, superb food and the wonderful views make this hotel truly exceptional. Our room was smallish, but we'd booked a 'budget' room in the original cottage part of the hotel and knew that it would be smaller that some of the others. Nonetheless, it was quite adequate for our needs, had a pleasant shower, plenty of wardrobe space and a lovely view of one of the two beaches at Hope Cove and the cliffs beyond. The hotel has been extended several times over the years and has many different areas in which to relax, including a snug that's been constructed to look like a cabin in an old ship. The nautical theme continues with the bar front being made from the hull of an old fishing boat, a photo of which can be seen on the wall nearby. The public rooms and corridors are covered in photos of some of the many shipwrecks that have occurred in the area. There's also a picture of the crew of a wrecked ship who recuperated at the hotel after their rescue. It's interesting to see if you can find the original fireplace that they were assembled in front of. The restaurant has a long run of windows overlooking the second beach, the surrounding rocks and the Bolt Tail headland. The sunsets from there were absolutely spectacular. The staff at the hotel were extremely pleasant and clearly took pleasure in helping you in any way they could. Dressed in their formal clothing, they looked very smart. Breakfast was excellent, with a wide range of cereals and fruit to choose from and a self-service hot buffet, plus the option to order freshly-cooked eggs from the kitchen in any style you wanted. But the crowning glory of the hotel was its superb evening meals. Being Table d'hôte, there was a multi-course menu with a good but limited choice for each course, which changed daily. All our meals were cooked to an extremely high standard, beautifully served and absolutely delicious.

I'm only writing this here because there wasn't space above and it's not a criticism at all. It took a while for us to realise that the prices on the menu were for non-residents and that for residents like us on a B&B tariff, there was a fixed price of £22 (in April 2025) for all the courses, which was excellent value. Compared to the pub in the cove which was selling fish & chips for £20, the food at the hotel was outstandingly good value for money for such high quality. All in all, we'd recommend this hotel without hesitation and will definitely return at some point in the future.

Location and views were fabulous. Staff were excellent - very attentive and more than happy to attend to every request. Room was adequate and bed was OK. Balcony with view was brilliant. Food was delicious - both dinner and breakfast. Overall, it felt like a successful version of what Faulty Towers was aiming to be. :-)

Room and bed were both a little small considering what we paid. It was a real shame that they didn't make their ability to cater for plant-based food preferences much more obvious. We're not vegan, but it would be great to incorporate more plant-based options into the main menus - just to give everyone the chance to make more healthy and environmentally sustainable choices. After I had a meat-based main course, I asked if there were any dairy-free dessert options and the waiter told me they had several but that they were 'secret'. I had a vegan chocolate tart and it was delicious (although I believe bought in). The non vegan food was delicious, so I have no doubt that the chef could come up with more home-made plant-based options of a similar standard.

First of all, we had quite a few luggages as we went on a whole week stroll through Devon. Because of this, the staff decided to upgrade our room to no extra cost. They were very accommodating and the room overlooked the sea. We chose to have dinner at the hotel and what a dinner that was: the service and the food were amazing and the price was reduced for all the guests of the hotel. The hotel is a stone's throw away from the beach and the view blew us away. The room was extra clean and the bed was super comfortable. The bathroom was equipped with all the toiletries one needs. I definitely recommend this place to everyone. Enjoy! :)

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This hotel is a gem! Overlooking Hope Cove, it's a perfect location. Room was excellent, all staff were on the ball and service from them all was their top priority. Truly exceptional and so glad we booked here for our wedding Anniversary. They made a lovely special menu and "Congratulations" decorations on our table for dinner when they knew it was a celebration. We cannot fault this hotel, truely exceptional! and they have a bank of chargers too in the upper car park if you need to charge your electric car.

Nothing more they could have done, it was excellent

I can only add to all the excellent reviews of this hotel, it has views to die for and is within steps of the beach and south west coastal path, the food is delicious, plentiful and very good value. This is a traditional family run 4 star hotel with some 5 star rooms, 7 star service and 10 star ambiance/atmosphere. It also seems to offer a range of accommodation to suit all pockets.

1. Breakfast was excellent 2. Dinner was outstanding The service was impeccable, the food utterly divine and the views fantastic

Nothing - it was wonderful, like stepping into an Agatha Christie novel, full of old world manners, charm and elegance

Although a little tired the staff overcame this with their attention and service ,truly going back to old days with personal service, every member of staff excelled, speaking to everyone, nothing was a problem. noticeably a lot of repeat customer which tells a tale. :) The food was excellent and real value for money. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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“This hotel was a delightful surprise in a world of sameness. The team here takes great pride in their work, delivering exceptional service. Neil and William, the leadership team, exemplify how hospitality should be done. Special mention to Stephen in the bar for his excellent Irish coffee. The evening meal, enjoyed while watching the sunset, added to the charm of the occasion. The views across Bigbury Bay are simply wonderful.”

Comfortable room, fabulous location and view, absolutely lovely staff. Excellent value evening meal.

Although all staff members were incredibly welcoming to us and our dog, we didn’t enjoy eating on our own in the area outside the restaurant. I appreciate that not all of your clients like dogs but feel that a separate area actually within either the restaurant or bar would be more enjoyable,

The efficient, helpful and pleasant, friendly staff were key factors in our most enjoyable stay. We believe it is a family business and that was certainly the really good impression we had. Home from home! All the food was excellent and beautifully served in a delightful setting.

Everything was as hoped, really good.