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Reviews of Burgh Island Hotel

Burgh Island, Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury on Sea, TQ7 4BG, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Bigbury on Sea

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Review score

Based on 252 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    10
    Wow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! From the moment we were met by Richard and taken to the island, it was the most fabulous experience. The staff are wonderful. Simon and his team are simply the best. The food, cocktails, our suite and the best service ever made it a 60th birthday and holiday of a lifetime. Any minor concerns were dealt with promptly and professionally. The lovely lady who ran breakfast and delivered birthday cake was a beautiful soul. Special mention to all the bar staff, especially Victor and Andreas, Martina, Vlad and Abby. Simon ...a pure gentleman in every sense of the word!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    8.0
    Just perfect for what we wanted
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ok

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    8.0
    Our first visit. The negatives have not put us off booking for 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Need a better chef.

    Breakfast was worth getting out o0f bed for, in time. We were not impressed by the dinner menu & the same one was presented 2 nights running, uninteresting.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room and food were fantastic. The atmosphere takes you right back to splendid art deco times. It really feels like Poirot would pop in at any moment. As an Agatha Christie fan, I had the time of my life.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    super special place to stay to be transported back in time. So much beautiful furniture and splendour of surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Artists Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed linen wasn’t as crisp as I’d expect for the price of the stay; it felt a little overused. There seemed to be an element of disorganisation, especially regarding the use of the sea tractor

    It’s uniqueness! The decor is sublime and the staff exceptional - there but not there, so I guess it’s best to say discreet with their attentiveness

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    A step back in time - to perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Art deco delight! Everything was above expectations

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the etiquette and politeness of staff. Level of service. Best cocktails. The escape. The surroundings. Could not recommend enough. Just sublime. Plus a sea tractor and being cut off from the mainland. No TV. Great music from the 20s and 30s.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    10
    Wow!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just superb

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    such a fabulous location and the staff make the whole place fun- food is amazing too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we had the cozy double and there is a bath in the bedroom - the shower is an attachment in the bath so you can’t have a proper shower

    unique experience

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2022

    10
    Unique Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great food, dinner was excellent. Breakfast was also very good. Service everywhere was first rate. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    The Art Deco theme

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    8.0
    Thanks to everybody for a really memorable,unique,and enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to be able to clean-off our wet + sandy boots before we entered the hotel's lobby/Palm court bar. Although it may have been unavoidable, we were very sorry that we couldn't 'have a ride' on the sea-tractor. We always wish thateverywhere,there was an option to provide constructive,written,feedback whilst at the site,eg.There were a couple of small but notable issues with the room-furnishings - and,unless we can inform the hotel without seeming to be complaining,these issues will be likely to be a problem and annoyance to every other guest,until they go significantly wrong.

    Food was all excellently made and with portions at just right. Staff were very helpful,friendly and almost faultless(I'm being picky). The decor and condition,inside and outside,and especially in our room, put a permanent smile on our faces. It was a very pleasant and comfortable hotel and place to be

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    If anything just the fact that we couldn't eat a light lunch in the Nettleford as previously told we could but we went to the Pilchard Inn instead.

    The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish. We knew within 20 mins of arriving that we would want to stay again. We loved how nostalgic the hotel was it was like stepping back in time but with a modern facility twist. Firstly met by a car to drive us to the hotel from the mainland. Very well organised We had a lovely warm welcome with Simon, who was very attentive and gave us a complimentary glass of Champagne. It was very warm for October so it was quite hot in the Palm Court Conservatory, but was exceptional such a lovely place to relax. Our room, The Jane Marple Room which was one of the smallest but we loved it all the same. It had an exceptional view across the sea and the mermaid pool which is a private swimming bay for their guests. Coffee/Tea machine. all amenities catered for. We were also given a complimentary half bottle of Champagne, a hand written slip and a printed card too, as it was our 10th year of marriage, for which we were truly grateful. Such a lovely touch. The bed although a small double (its a small room reflected in the cost) was very comfortable with lovely sheets, very nicely set. The Nettleford restaurant was very nice and the Champagne breakfast was amazing. We were sat in the window overlooking the causeway. The drinks were very good and overall we felt it was value for money. We sat in the Captain’s Cabin for our evening meal which was very nice. Over all it was a lovely stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    10
    Absolutely fabulous unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s historic and unique

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Breathtaking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike.

    Everything, The building, the staff, Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    What a stylish hotel. A fantastic experience. We felt transported back in time. The staff are absolutely amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    Everything. Location, facilities, the staff are exceptional.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    A two night experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    From the days/weeks leading up to our stay the communication from the staff to myself about our stay was great. Every member off staff from the cleaners, Dan in the pub, Steve who drove the tractor, Vlad who greeted us on arrival, Jamie who served us drinks were all exceptional, not just these though I mean everyone who worked there went above and beyond to make our 2 night stay magical. The hotel, pub and whole island are steeped in history and I would definitely recommend trying by this experience because that’s what it is, an experience. We wanted to experience both formal and informal nights so did one night in the pub and the second night in the grand ballroom (Black tie) the food on both nights as well as breakfast in the hotel were good quality and really nice, the chef in the pub (Josh) knows what he is doing, the chef/chefs in the hotel produced beautiful food aswell. Will definitely go back.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    10
    an amazing weekend and experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    my only little issue was the bed size in the Eddyson suite. Too small and not long enough for my 6’5” husband!

    From the moment we arrived it was like a step back in time with all the comforts needed.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Fabulous hotel, location and experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    such a stunning hotel in art deco style

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    it was our wedding anniversary and it was simply one of the best stays and experiences of our life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything, the location, quirky, and you were made to feel special

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Overall wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loo was dirty

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2022

    9.0
    Having wanted to stay at the Burgh Island Hotel for such a long time it certainly didn't disappoint.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing we could think of to improve the room we stayed in would be the bedding. We felt that the duvets and pillows were tired and the cotton bedding did not feel very luxurious.

    We really enjoyed the atmosphere and friendliness of the hotel. The uniqueness of the building and location is wonderful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    10
    Outstanding!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was expecting much, I received an experience that well exceeded those expectations; from the friendly and attentive staff, the view from the room windows, the decor and furnishings, and, of course, the stunning views from every direction.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2022

    10
    Excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location

    Stayed in July 2022

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