Lynmouth Hotel Tips by johngayton

Remove the telephone and the television from the rooms and you could almost be back in Victorian England, albeit with en-suite facilities. As with most of the hotels here in North Devon the emphasis is on relaxation and service and not with a hugely expensive price tag. As a place to chill out for a few days you could do far worse than stay here at The Bath and if you do want to do something more energetic then the location on the edge of Exmoor is an ideal base for walking and other outdoor pursuits.

Unique Qualities: Many of the rooms boast sea and harbour views, though these command a premium price in high season, but even then this is still a good value for money hotel. Dinner in the restaurant offers an extensive menu of local produce, freshly cooked to order, as well as, unusual for many hotels, various more "snacky" options for those wishing a simpler meal. With old-fashioned silver service and a decent wine list the Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates are exceptional value for money.

PS the beer's not too bad either!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01598 752238
Address: Sea Front, , Lynmouth EX35 6EL
Directions: Set slightly back from the seafront almost opposite the harbour.

Website below is shared with The Tors Hotel, click on Bath Hotel for its site.
Website: www.torslynmouth.co.uk

Lynton and Lynmouth and I go back many years now and the villages themselves have always been special to me and The Rising Sun in recent years has become a familiar friend under Tony and Clare's stewardship tho' I'd never actually stayed there, just eaten and drank. This time round a very special person had entered my life and for that person only a special place would do and The Rising Sun was just that. A warm and genuine welcome from both Clare and Tony, totally informal check-in and then up the narrowest of creaky flights of wood-panelled stairs to a warm, beautifully presented bedroom lit by the early evening sun through the mullioned window overlooking the harbour. The modern touches of decor blend perfectly with the room's original character, each complementing the other without effort - first impressions do so count for so much and our original plan for an overnight stop immediately became extended to 2 days.

This was simply perfect, perhaps even transcending the word itself. People do make places and here the staff and owners just made us feel so at home. The food was superb, both formal dining in the candlelit wainscotted restaurant and less formally in the buzzy little bar. The little garden out the back a secluded spot overlooking the bay and the comfortable sofas in the lounge with much a similar view added little touches of space. This place is definitely well recommended if you want somewhere small and intimate to share with that special person in your life.

Unique Qualities: How CAN I "describe any outstanding characteristics"? Everything was outstanding: the harbourside location with its boats alternately dry-docked or bumpily awash as the tides ebbed and flowed; the food to die for; top-class wines; perfectly kept beer; good company; comfortable warm bed; excellent service, ach the list could go on forever..........let's just say "Better than Perfect!" and be done with that :)

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01598 753223
Address: Mars Hill, The Harbourside, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ
Directions: Pretty much unmissable once you find the harbour.
Website: www.risingsunlynmouth.co.uk
Other Contact: www.specialplace.co.uk