It's a trek on the way back up if, like us, you decided to walk and not take the Land Rover…read more Anyway, about half way up is a fantastic watering hole with a nice garden at the rear. A welcome stop for that pint which, I will add, is well earned if you get that far. Enjoy the New Inn

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.

As someone who spends his time away from home. I make it my business to always stay in the more…read moreunusual hotel or guesthouse. chain hotels just dont do it for me. If you ever happen to find yourself in Bideford Devon then this hotel is quite superb..From little touches like Botttled water in the room too teddy bear on the bed Aah! I was lucky enough to have the room with the magnificant four poster and the wonderful river view. You will definatekly be guaranteed a peaceful nights sleep..Not a sound! The food is wonderful . the chef respected as one of Devons finest. I cant fault this hotelIf you are a single occupany you get money off too.bargainIll be back!

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.

On our first night we popped in here on the off chance that they would fit in two oldies. They did…read moreand we had a really nice little table in one of the bar areas. That young lady was so friendly. We were told that the method of getting food and drink was to order at the bar with your table number. Menus at the table for us to browse. Drinks arrived immediately and we ordered mussels in white wine. They arrived in a mound of steaming sauce. A sauce, I must admit was difficult to beat. Delicious. Having seen how busy this restaurant was I decided to reserve a table for our last night. There was a choice of bar or restaurant area. I chose restaurant, for a change. We arrived to be shown to a bay window table, perfect. Having viewed the menu we ordered drinks and, as we were ready, our meals. Our big mistake. I enjoy a drink of my vodka on ice before eating. The starters arrived of salmon parcel and my chicken live pate. No drinks, as yet. My partner had finished her starter before her wine turned up. OK, leave it at that, a mistake. Next our main course of steak arrived. Unfortunately, mine was so tough. I thought it was me but my partner tried a piece and agreed with me. I left it. We are not the type to make a fuss so left it at that. The waitress, bless her, noticed and asked the problem. She reported to management and, thankfully, they took my steak off the final account and offered free deserts. We chose free coffees. One other point, seems I am a non-stop moaner which I am not, bread should have been served at the start so my partner had some with her starter, not when the steak arrived. OK, rant over. No-one can tell what a steak will be like until you eat it. Management dealt with our 'problem' in an exemplary way. Thank you. The young waitress was swept off her feet so the late drinks and bread was unfortunate. She dealt with the situation very professionally. Finally, we will be back. That is a promise. Love the restaurant. Love the staff. Leaving it at that so one star lost from the first night of mussels.

By far my favorite place to eat in Devon! Amazing food and the wait staff is always courteous and…read moreprompt with requests. EAting int he dinning room is lovely but if they are booked up or you just want a quick bite the bar is just as nice. If it's available go with the chicken and mustard mash. It's out of this world! I was so sad when they were closed due to the fire, but they are once again open and back to serving up delicious eats.

A beautiful looking hotel from the outside. Family friendly and offering plenty of food choices…read more The decor inside is pleasant and homely. I recommend.

This is the ultimate Tenby institution. The New Year's Eve parties at Tenby House Hotel are the…read morestuff of legend, and the place is lively, kooky and full of brilliant Welsh banter. With one of our beloved friends, a would-be DJ at the helm, the family-run Tenby House Hotel is populated by Jacks of all Trade left, right and centre. Really what you're here for is the booze and the atmosphere. The music is always pumping - it might not be your cup of tea but it's loud and it's perfect for a drunken dance. At Christmas the bar really comes alive with the twinkliest of lights and the most ostentatious of decorations, and it's the sort of place where you can't help but down a few shots to kick the night off. Also, if you're lucky enough to know any of the staff (and it doesn't take long... they're very sociable), you might find yourself in one of Tenby House's world famous lock-ins. These are always memorable, and if you get the chance, get involved. There's a great outdoor area for the smokers and sun-worshippers, and the place itself is huge. The toilets can get a little waterlogged but that's more down to over-zealous clientele than lazy staff. It's got character written through it like a stick of Welsh rock and the fact that such an enormous place gets packed out so easily is testament to its popularity. You can't holiday in Tenby or even nearby Saundersfoot without giving this legendary place a try.

Wow, love this place. It's a hidden gem, an enchanted garden. To reach the hotel, you walk up a…read morepath which is flanked with large beautiful sculptures. We were really going to the five times award winning restaurant, Terra Madre (part of the Slow Food network), for their 3 course lunch at £14.95 en route to our destination in North Devon, so did not have time to book ahead. Booking is essential. So we were offered the Bar Menu instead, which was actually a very good choice, 3 home made tapas dishes for £9.95, which consisted of a rather large bowl of piping hot buttersquash soup with two slices of homemade crusty bread, garlic prawns, hake in tomato cassoulet, garlic mushrooms, and Moroccan style lamb casserole. We added a couple of side dishes of mixed salad and homemade sourdough bread and olive oil. What a feast, all so, so delicious too! Fresh and more-ish, yum! With the booked lunch, you get a free ticket for the Sculpture Park, otherwise it is £4.50. After the meal, we had a look at the interesting art gallery cum dining hall. Some lovely pieces of art and paintings which can be bought. There are also tables outside to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, have a drink or eat al fresco. Will need to return to wander round the Sculpture Park properly, in such a relaxed and beautiful setting.

Broomhill lies in one of the most glorious valleys in North Devon surrounded by hundreds of acres…read moreof woodland and bound by its own stream. The Broomhill Sculpture Park displays one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary art and sculpture in the South West. 300 sculptures by over 60 sculptors are sited in 10 acres of garden that present a wonderful balance between art and nature. This place is quite fantastic and is apparently one of very few art hotels in the UK. During your stay you can not only walk around the gardens and view all of the sculptures, but you can even purchase them afterwards (if you bring a very big chequebook!!). The gardens were a little drab when we visited, (but it was December!!), but I would imagine that during the warmer months they are quite breath taking. An art gallery is situated in the main dining area of the hotel itself and has many many pictures to view and purchase. The place caters for all sort of events such as weddings, large and small parties and corporate events (with its very own corporate facilities). The hotel is also renowned for its many Jazz events held throughout the year. The rooms are very reasonably priced and you get alot for your money. They are very spacious and have everything you need to make your stay very comfortable, with beautiful views over the Devon countryside. The setting is very rural and therefore very quiet and makes for a very relaxing stay and a very quiet nights sleep. The staff are a husband and wife combo (Dutch), and are two of the friendliest people you will ever meet in this business, who could not do enough to help you (especially if you like to drink tea!!). The food is organic and sourced from the local area, which is probably why it tastes absolutely fantastic (the Morroccan food is especially nice). Even if you don't stay at the hotel you should try out its restaurant, which is also very reasonably priced considering the standard. If I was going to be very very fussy then I would have to say that the alcohol is a little pricey, but I suppose it is a hotel after all. Saying that, if you visit their website, you will find that the hotel does do a number of offers to bring the price of staying at the hotel down even further i.e. B&B and reduced price evening meal. A must stop when visiting N. Devon.

Boutiquey(?) and stylish, great views if you are near the river end of the restaurant…read more Dinner 2 courses £27.50, friendly place, good for a party. No children under 12 at Dinner, ok for lunch. I go there when I'm in Cornwall. Perhaps not the polish or fine food of The Marina, but less expensive and good atmoshere friday and sat all year, most nights in summer. Lunch on their own 'quay' in the summer takes some beating, lighter lunch options.

Very charming town and very charming inn! I am in love with Fowey and this wonderful inn... the…read moretown was hard to find since you need to take a small boat ferry to get to the other side and it stops at dusk so make sure you get there in time...we where the last car on the ferry, very lucky for us...

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.