“Classic seaside hotel with fabulous views over the North Devon coast. Tastefully refurbished rooms reflect the beach side location and the restaurant offers delicious food sourced from local ingredients. An romantic hotel for a seaside break and ideal for a family holiday too.”

Hotel review

Built for an Edwardian gentleman in the early 1900s, Watersmeet started life as a hotel as long ago as 1914. The original building has been extended somewhat and an extensive refurbishment and renovation has been undertaken by the present owner since she took over in 2003. The situation is unbeatable, with virtually all the bedrooms boasting fabulous sea views. Decor is tasteful, with seaside themes and tones featuring in the bedrooms. Book one with a balcony so that you can make the most of that view. The restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes and serves classic English fare featuring plenty of locally sourced ingredients from sea and land. For those who want to chill out there is an indoor spa area with steam room and treatments available. For those with more energy, there is awesome surfing, fabulous coastal walks and championship links courses nearby if golf's your thing. An ideal seaside spot, perfect for romantics and families too.

Hotel Guru Staff Contributor
Hotel Guru Staff Contributor Review published: 04/06/2018

Recommended for

  • Restaurant

    • Serves classic English dishes with the majority of the ingredients sourced locally.
  • Spa

    • In room treatments available plus steam room and hot tub
  • Views

    • Amazing sea views from all but two of the bedrooms
  • On the beach

    • Direct access to a sandy beach below the hotel
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • A good number of bedrooms have a balcony
  • Great walks

    • South West coastal path on the doorstep
  • Golf

    • Great links courses close by
  • Watersports

    • Great surfing
  • Four poster beds

  • Disabled access

  • Free wifi

  • Wedding license

  • Child friendly

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Romantic Break

  • Country Escape

  • Owner managed

  • Birdwatching

  • Traditional

  • Active Holiday

  • Surfing

  • Families

  • Sea Views

  • Beach Life

Facilities

  • Rooms

    25 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Serves classic English dishes with the majority of the ingredients sourced locally.
  • Hot Tub

    There is a hot tub in the spa which is available to all residents.
  • Spa

    In room treatments available plus steam room and hot tub
  • Views

    Amazing sea views from all but two of the bedrooms
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    A good number of bedrooms have a balcony
  • Garden

    3 acres of beachside gardens
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor and Indoor Pools
  • Four poster beds

  • Disabled access

  • Massage

  • Free wifi

  • Cots available

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • Fireplace

  • Internet

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Concierge

  • Suites

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Great walks

    • South West coastal path on the doorstep
  • Golf

    • Great links courses close by
  • Watersports

    • Great surfing
  • Birdwatching

  • Surfing

Map & Location

See what they say

What is there to do in the area? It is a ramblers paradise, some of the very best coastal walks in the world. Choice of swimming either in the indoor or outdoor pool or if you are brave enough then sea or surfing. What kind of breakfast do you offer? A wide selection from the buffet, a choice of cooked hot breakfast dishes including kippers & haddock. Ham & Cheese selection. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We also have a bistro restaurant with sea views for all ages as well as the Table d'Hote restaurant. Which are your most popular room types, and why? The balcony rooms are highly sought after or the large ground floor rooms have lovely terraces. Four poster room and suites also. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? "One of Devon's finest coastal hotels with unrivalled sea views and coastal foot paths. Choice of two restaurants AA 2 rosette rated.The sunsets are incredible and so romantic.....

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