Burgh Island

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27 rooms from $397 per 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

Built in the 1930s on a 26-acre tidal island, Burgh Island has been cleverly styled as an Art Deco nostalgia trip – and fair enough: it was patronized by stars of the day, including Noel Coward and Agatha Christie. Staying there is rather like being in a Bertie Wooster novel or a Poirot mystery. You will find GPO Bakelite telephones (no mobile signal here) and classic pre-war cocktails, and be encouraged to dress up, with men donning black tie on two nights a week. Dancing is to live bands. Rooms are comfortable, even luxurious, and have fine sea views. The furniture is very well chosen and the period is mirrored accurately. Vigorous guests can bathe in the Mermaid Pool, a natural rock pool (where the hotel keeps fresh lobsters) or enjoy the tennis court and croquet lawn. Spa treatments are available and the food, locally sourced, is excellent. An experience that everyone should try.

Written by Fiona Duncan

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.