Swain House Shortlist*
Watchet, Somerset
Good Hotel Guide Review
Watched over by a 150-year-old lighthouse, this coastal spot inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge; his Ancient Mariner is commemorated with a statue on the harbour. Any entrapment in Jason Robinson’s bijou B&B is of an altogether indulgent sort. The 18th-century house and shop in the town centre has a stylish verve, with an inviting mix of slate floors, soft velvet and warm wood. In each chic bedroom, a king-size bed stands under a mural of an Old Master painting; thoughtful extras abound: waffle bathrobes, fluffy towels, chic toiletries, an iron and ironing board, a safe; a roll-top slipper bath and separate walk-in shower in the bathroom. Breakfast has a range of home-cooked dishes, including a full veggie option. A light charcuterie supper can be arranged.
Hotel details
Address
48 Swain Street
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AG
England
Telephone
01984 631038
Bedrooms
4.
Open
all year except Christmas, New Year.
Facilities
lounge, dining room, free Wi-Fi, in-room TV (Freeview).
Background music
none.
Children
not under 12.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single from £115, double £135.
Last updated:
February 23, 2020