Watersmeet

Woolacombe, Devon

‘The location is stunning, with views of the Devon coast with its sandy beaches and tumbled rocks,’ writes a reader delighted by this family-friendly hotel, promoted from the Shortlist this year. More

Good Hotel Guide Review

‘The location is stunning, with views of the Devon coast with its sandy beaches and tumbled rocks,’ writes a reader delighted by this family-friendly hotel, promoted from the Shortlist this year. A former Edwardian gentleman’s retreat, it has pools indoors and out, and steps down from the garden to secluded Combesgate beach. The cheapest room has no window, but air conditioning and a sunpipe to channel natural light. The best suites have a sea-view balcony or terrace, an espresso machine, comfy seating. Each has its own style, with a mix of contemporary and period furnishings. ‘My spacious, comfortable room had huge windows and the spectacular view.’ The staff are ‘charming, friendly and helpful’. You can eat outside or in the dining room, which offers sea views as well as a limited menu including dishes such as Exmoor beef sirloin with crisp ox tongue and red wine juice. The ‘food is a bit variable’ but the ‘whole grilled plaice was superb’. For more options visit the bistro. ‘Breakfasts were sheer joy. They know how to scramble eggs, and the smoked salmon with them was excellent.’ (Ann Lawson Lucas)

Hotel details

Address

Mortehoe
Woolacombe
Devon
EX34 7EB
England

Telephone

01271 870333

Bedrooms

27. 3 on ground floor, 
1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year, except Jan.

Facilities

lift, lounge, snug, bar, restaurant, bistro, in-room TV (Freeview), civil wedding licence, function facilities, terrace, ½-acre garden, indoor and heated outdoor swimming pools, treatment room, EV charging, restaurant wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.

Background music

in public areas.

Children

all ages welcomed, extra bed £55, family rooms.

Dogs

not allowed.

Credit cards

MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £170. Fixed-price menu (restaurant) £58–£65 (2/3 courses), à la carte (bistro) £55.