Overnight I've become a huge fan of this chain of budget hotels which I only discovered by accident…read morewhen surfing the internet. Vastly superior to Travelodges though sometimes almost as cheap, or even cheaper when they offer special deals (three nights for the price of two, etc). The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable, with plenty of storage and a superior standard of furniture and fittings. Our room had a telephone, large flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities with lots of teabags, hot chocolate and fresh biscuits each day. In addition to the large bed was a plush two-seater settee. The en-suite had a large power shower and, again, the tiling and fittings were of a high standard for a budget hotel. There's a modern lift to rooms (very good disabled access), beautiful carpets and curtains, and a foyer with local information and a sweets and chocolate machine. Breakfast came free with the room rate and was served across a short walkway in the Jack Rabbit pub. It consisted of a continental-style buffet with an excellent choice of cereals, fruit juices, fresh fruit, yoghurt, breads, toast, preserves and croissants. A machine provided good quality teas or coffees. You can eat as much as you wish and there are helpful staff on hand to assist if need be. A free newspaper (Daily Mail) was also available each day. All in all, a superb value package at only £89 for 3 nights (the special offer this month)! Certainly a chain to watch - there are 200 branches around the country and more planned.

I've grown quite partial to Premier Inn over the years. They're my choice for a cheap yet…read morecomfortable chain hotel I found this Premier Inn for a medical conference I was attending at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Just off the A38 from Exeter, it was perfect located just a few miles from the hospital It's right next door to a Beefeater restaurant, where the breakfasts are served. Parking can be tight in the evening due to the restaurant. An alternative for food is to nip to the large Sainsbury supermarket just across the road Check in was quick and efficient and the staff were always there with a cheerful greeting every time I walked past reception My room was large with a comfortable bed. I think they're trying to go upmarket a little with a choice of firm pillows on the bed with softer pillows available in the cupboard. I enjoyed watching the Superbowl on the large TV Premier Inn delivers what it promises on the tin

Exceptional experience! I've enjoyed returning to the Arundell over many years. From my very first…read morevisit, I was aware of the special nature of the property and its appeal to guests wishing to enjoy its relaxed ambiance (including attractive outdoor sitting area surrounded by all sorts of beautiful flowers and shrubs, the warm, friendly experienced staff, well appointed fine furnishings In the guest rooms and public spaces and a cozy but spacious restaurant with delicious food.) I have now just visited again (July, 2025) It is this recent visit, and the culmination of my previous visits, that I realized above all else, it is the staff, from the front desk personnel, the servers at the restaurant, the bartenders, the house cleaning team and even overnight security that make the Arundell so special. And on this particular visit, one employee in particular (Emma, who often works at reception, went above and beyond to help me out of a significant, unexpected travel bind.  Thank you to Emma and the entire Arundell staff - I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

The Arundel Arms is has a really great restaurant and bar. Have visited many times for a drink in…read morethe evening or for a meal. There are several places to go, from the restaurant itself to the bar area which is very relaxed and has a nice atmosphere, and a lounge area with a roaring fire. In the summer they have a great garden area which is immaculately kept. Really good service and the food is delicious.

Woo-hoo! Talk about dreams being fulfilled and standing in the same spot that Luisa and Martin…read more(from Doc Martin) have been in! I didnt stay at the hotel, and unfortunately, we arrived a bit too early to eat dinner, so cant really provide any reviews relating to either of those things. What I can however talk about is the thrill and sheer exuberance I felt, walking around in the parking lot of the Old School Hotel, seeing the Doc's house, the lovely Harbor bay below, Bert and Al Large's restaurant - it was like visiting an old familiar house! The staff here were super friendly, even when I do think the must get super tired of all the gawking tourists, and cant wait to come back here another time and hopefully this time, experience dinner too! Yelp 312/ 2018

Is there a statute of limitations on Yelp! reviews? I stayed here in 2007, not knowing who Doc…read moreMartin was (I've since become a big fan of the show.) In any case, I came here without a reservation, and I was promptly assigned to the Chemistry room. The room was small (but I did ask for the cheapest they had), but I remember how comfortable it was. I was a big fan of all the pillows on the bed, into which I sank with pleasure. It had an ensuite bathroom, and it was very warm and cozy. I especially liked the view across the harbor. They had a very nice little bar near the reception, and the dinner I had there (fish) was elegant and excellent. A nice couple from Cornwall that I had drank with earlier even invited me to join them. I still remember the conversation. I'd highly recommend staying here while in Port Iaasic.

Well it was a treat! And I will say it was worth it. Expensive_ but memorable…read more Gidleigh Park definitely deserves its Michelin Stars unlike somewhere I have eaten in Exeter! Setting = Moorland edge Food = Crafted to a higher level Staff= Performed their tasks with precision _ I only drank water, as it was a long way to drive and I wasn't going to drink. Yet like magic just as my glass emptied, they would re-fill it. I have to say I drank my water glass dry many times as it was such fun watching them fill it up again! The food did taste special _ not only the taste, but the texture, goodness knows what sort of sieve they used to get things so smooth. And some of the dishes were feats of engineering. I think I was just enjoying being delighted. Another nice thing was I especially didn't dress up smartly just to see how the staff would behave towards me. And hats- off-to- them...they treated us exceptionally well; which inwardly made me giggle as we both were wearing our 'Star-Trek' T shirts that day. I would recommend going to Gidleigh which falls under the auspices of Michael Caines the chef and not the Cockney Actor (Sir Michael Caine). SAVE UP and go, just the once it is worth the trip, I promise! March 2010 We returned. Our Expectations were higher this year based on 2009. Somehow it does represent good value for money. Even today the impression they made on me is glowing! I would urge anyone to make an effort and get out to Chagford. Gidleigh is on my list of Top things to do for ultimate pleasure. January 2011 The food was highly enjoyable. It is still a worthwhile trip you will not be disappointed. See photos...

This is the ultimate escape…read more The manual to using this resort is extremely simple: get here by horse. Contact the hotel to arrange this. If you can't ride horses, a helicopter may be a good alternative. For those of us not reading the manual, remember that you'll be driving on 10 feet wide roads lined by thick, 600-years old oak hedges. They are enlisted cultural heritage and protected by UNESCO. In other words, it's exactly the same roads people used 600 years ago. Quite an experience. No matter what your GPS says, a car journey form Exeter will take you at least 3 hours. The hotel operates time slots for alternating directions of traffic - check your arrival time with them. If you are coming for dinner only, time planning is even more crucial. Quite rightly, the butler will simply not let you skip courses. They will be served in the intended order without exception. In the case of an 8-course dinner, expect it to last until 11 pm. Whether you arrive on a horse or dig your own tunnel, you haven't lived until you come here.

Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford (1788-1861), Marquess of Tavistock from 1802 to 1839, was also…read morea Whig politician and British peer. Tavistock owes much of its present form to the Duke. Having made a lot of money from mining, he funded a great deal of restoration around the town and also built houses for the workers. You'll find this statue, which was erected by public subscription in 1864, in the middle of a small car park beside the magistrates court in Tavistock. I think it's a great pity that this area has not been made into gardens, or at least, an attractive courtyard, instead of an ugly car park, especially as it's surrounded by beautiful old buildings of historical significance.

We stayed there two nights. Very nice room. We did not stay in the main building, it was full. We…read morestayed in the building across the parking lot. very nice large room. be careful of the large open shower, why they would put polished tiles in a shower i do not know, its a skating rink. other then that we liked the room. Food was good. i'm a spoiled American. i got tired of eating the same food all over the U.K.

The manor is surrounded by exquisitely beautiful landscape. Our top floor bedroom overlooked the…read moreocean. We had a lovely stay and a delicious dinner in their restaurant.

This place was in my humble opinion one of the finest hotels in the UK - simply because of it's…read moreunique isolated location on top of a cliff. However, due to some shortsighted local planners - it is no more and has been torn down ready for a re-development into Holiday lets A TRAGEDY!!!

Its a shame that such a beautiful place has been soiled by holiday flats approved by some local…read moreplanners. I agree with the previous reviewer unfortunately its too late to do anything - we can only hope that time & the weather will do its best and bring this place back to its previous lovely condition.

Truly outstanding. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent without being intrusive…read more Well worth a visit if you're in the area.