“Full of character, this seaside art deco hotel on a tidal island is a true 'experience' hotel, where time has stood still in the 1930s. Comfortable period-style rooms. Locally sourced food and classic pre-war cocktails are on the menu. Half board only, because the tide locks you in at night.”
“Full of character, this seaside art deco hotel on a tidal island is a true 'experience' hotel, where time has stood still in the 1930s. Comfortable period-style rooms. Locally sourced food and classic pre-war cocktails are on the menu. Half board only, because the tide locks you in at night.”
Hotel Review
Recommended For
- Beach Life
- Located along a rugged stretch of British coastline
- Retro/Vintage
- Decorated in an authentic 1930s style
- Sights nearby
- There are a number of day excursions from Burgh Island, to historical houses and castles.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Rowing boats can be hired from the hotel.
- Tennis
- Literary
- Agatha Christie, Noel Coward and others were original guests at the hotel.
- Restaurant
- Seasonal menu with classic dishes, locally sourced.
- Restrictions on children
- No under 5s, no under 12s at dinner
- Quirky
- Intriguing '30s setting.
- Secluded setting
- Cut off at high tide
- Theme hotel
- 1920s and 30s
- Wedding license
- Full of character
- Owner managed
- Views
- On an island
- Gym
- Sea Views
- On the beach
- Spa
Facilities
- Massage
- Treatments available either in your room (depending on the size) or in the hotel treatment room.
- Restaurant
- Seasonal menu with classic dishes, locally sourced.
- Restrictions on children
- No under 5s, no under 12s at dinner
- Garden
- 12 acre grounds, 27 acre island
- Billiard/pool table
- A classic 1930s billiard room
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Including 'injectables.'
- Sauna/Steam
- Views
- Wedding license
- No pets
- Bar
- Games room
- Sitting Room
- Gym
- Spa
Activities
- Sights nearby
- There are a number of day excursions from Burgh Island, to historical houses and castles.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Rowing boats can be hired from the hotel.
- Tennis
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Sunday Times Ultimate 100 British Hotels 2014
You can’t get more seaside than a hotel that’s cut off by the tide twice a day....
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