The Belmont Hotel Restaurant in East Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Part of Brent Hotel group and , as expected , first class accommodation. Centrally situated with beautiful view of the sea . Located on the promenade opposite beach. A few minutes walk to town .

Wonderful meal right by the seaside! I would very much recommend the Belmont Hotel for anyone that desires a truly classic and refined experience.

We stayed here for three nights. We had planned to go to a show in Exeter and were happy to stay here and drive rather than pay to stay in a city. We have stayed at Brend Hotels before and this did not disappoint. The staff are wonderful. The food was excellent. The location ideal. The town is a short walk from the hotel with a great variety of independent shops a tasty restaurants. The hotel was beautifully decorated ahead of Chrismas..a great stay.

I'm having difficulty believing that this is the sister hotel to The Victoria. We were staying (as always) at The Victoria but couldn't get a reservation there for a family lunch, so booked The Belmont. Our family was already in the bar when we arrived and had told the Barman that they were there. We got our drinks from the bar and waited for someone to come over to tell us our table was ready. After a long wait, I was despatched to ask if we should move to the restaurant. I approached a group of three - one of whom was obviously a manager - who studiously ignored me (I was close!) and then rapidly dispersed, so I asked the Barman, who told me to go the restaurant when we were ready, which we did. Yikes! The manager reappeared and couldn't have been less welcoming, to the point where we felt positively awkward - and that set the standard for the rest of the staff, from the waitress who couldn't find her way around the ordering system so orders had to be repeated over and over, to the Sommelier (I assume) who addressed the men as 'Sir' but the women as 'dear', without warmth. It has been many years since I felt so patronised. The experience could have been saved by the food but it was bland to the extent that much of it was left. I did wonder if maybe the good ignoring, the complete lack of warmth from the staff and the patronising was my experience alone but as we exited my brother turned to me and said ' how rude was that Manager?!'. We literally ran for the loveliness of The Victoria, where Ray greeted us like old friends and Aiden rushed over to greet us and get our drinks. Were they having an 'off' day? I don't know - but why the staff in The Belmont are to a man and woman, so disengaged and/or poorly trained/plain rude and the staff right next door in their sister hotel are so obviously at a completely different level of hospitality, is beyond me. It was my parents 62nd wedding anniversary. We can't repeat that. For their 63rd, I'll be booking the celebratory lunch at The Victoria, well in advance!

Superb Sunday Lunch. Obviously more expensive than a carvery but truly exceptional value and quality. A really good mix of menu options delicately presented and staff that continue to be properly skilled throughout the afternoon. We booked for the following week as we we enjoyed so much. Wonderful.

We stopped for a lunch whilst wandering through Sidmouth. It was a sunny day and were able to sit outside. The staff friendly and efficient. The food very well prepared and tasted good. It was a short wait for food which was great as we were hungry😀. So much nicer than the normal cafes or service stations to stop for a break and food. Highly recommend and a great view of the sea to boot.

We had a great afternoon here. Everything was wonderful including the staff. We'll Definately be returning. Thankyou 🙂

Very English, traditional restaurant BUT - consistently great food. Service is EXCELLENT. Wonderful place and probably the best Sunday lunch in east Devon, we booked last minute for 10. Fully accommodated. What’s really nice is that staff turnover is very low - which means that the management look after their staff. Highly recommended Thank you for making Catherine’s 50th special.

Just completed another four day holiday at the Belmont . The hotel was its usual excellent standard . The only problem was the standard of service must have been affected by the shortage of staff .i must mention Larry and Ben who still gave us the good service we have been used to in past visits . My thanks to the Manager who always had time to make conversation .

We were staying at the hotel, and decided to eat in the restaurant on one of the evenings. We were so glad we did, fabulous well executed fayre, a nice choice of wines, and very friendly staff!

Where to start with this wonderful restaurant. While staying at the hotel we decided to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with dinner at the restaurant. The service was impeccable from start to finish and every aspect of it to silver service standard. The restaurant is spacious with traditional decor - comfortable chairs with arms, beautiful drapes and stunning chandeliers. The crisp white table linen is immaculate and each table is provided with bottled water. The menu is extensive with a la carte options and Table d'Hote - if you wish you can have a full six course meal. We opted for the Table d'Hote menu and had three courses. The starters were beautifully presented - the right portion size and delicious. The mains that followed were equally as delicious and the vegetable accompaniments were fresh and tasty. Dessert was also perfect. The staff were attentive and covid measures were being adhered to in detail - staff were wearing gloves to set tables, all were wearing visors at all times and each table was sanitised after use including the chairs. Overall - a wonderful dining experience.

It’s always a pleasure to come for lunch to The Belmont. A wonderful restaurant offering lovely views and serving excellent cuisine. The staff are pleasant and well trained in all aspects. There’s a lot of choice to dine in Sidmouth, but please do give The Belmont a go!

Excellent Lunch! Proper old fashioned silver service with great food and sensibly priced. The staff are really very good too - especially the restaurant manager who is a true gent. Had many family meals here and will be back.

Visited this restaurant as a non resident whilst staying in the area. The meal was gorgeous and the service outstanding. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The food is exquisite, silver service, perfectly prepared. The waiting staff are discreet yet always available, friendly without being too chatty. Nothing is too much trouble.

Stayed for several days and we ate in the Belmont Restaurant every evening. The food was delicious with the menu changing every night. Everything is cooked fresh in the restaurant and the quality shows. I particularly loved the choice of vegetables with the main course. I cannot reccomend eating here highly enough. The service is excellent with friendly helpfull staff. Fabulous dessert trolly with a wide choice to choose from, and I can also reccomend the cheese trolly as well.

Booked a table for 8 in the restaurant, for a colleagues dining out retirement meal. All I can say is 'Wow'........... the service and food were exceptional - good menu and selection, catering for all tastes. A special thank you to the waiting staff, especially the young lady who provided the 'extra' cheesecake :) This was a special occasion, which was matched by a special service - Thank you

Sunday lunch at the Belmont Hotel is a delight. A 3 or 5 course menu available in a beautiful setting whilst the pianist gentle entertains

We were a group of five, two of whom were staying at the hotel. We chose the more formal dining room. The service was efficient and friendly and the food was good- there’s a seven course fixed price menu. The hotel and therefore restaurant seems to be predominantly occupied by older people so the atmosphere was quiet but pleasant

A delight to have Sunday lunch here. Drink on terrace, piano playing in dining room, silver service and excellent traditional Sunday lunch, including a fish course, Wonderful roast with all the accompaniments. Attentive yet relaxed service. This is a gem!

Menu could be improved,dessert trolley poor.very creamy ,and left. Out all evening.I asked for the cheese trolley and the waiter had no idea what the cheeses were.

Excellent choice, delicious meals, excellent service . Highly recommended, would definitely go again

Do not go for the decor .However the food is excellent and very good value. Take your own booze with no corkage charged !

I called in for lunch whilst down in Sidmouth,as always I was warmly welcomed. I ate in the lounge which command excellent views over the local coastline. My lunch was excellent and was extremely good value for money.

Walking on a sunny Saturday, four of us went to the Belmont for lunch. The maitre d' standing outside said that, if we found a free table on the terrace, someone would come to see us. We waited. Residents were getting preference. Twice we raised a hand and made eye contact. Eventually our order for drinks and 3 ploughman's lunches and a pate and toast was taken. Pretty plates arrived and we were wished the equivalent of "bon appetit". The staff disappeared but there was no bread. Again a hand had to be raised and one small tea plate with 4 miniature bread rolls arrived. The ploughman's was tasty, with good quality ham, pate, a variety of cheeses, salad and chutney (£14). As the plates were cleared we mentioned the paucity of bread and the waiter apologised. On paying the bill the bread issue was raised again. We were told then that we could have asked for more bread. Is this a 4* hotel? Service is better in a local pub. Certainly in most restaurants/cafes in France/Germany, bread is provided with most meals without hesitation. Bread is surely not an optional side dish for a ploughman's lunch?

With friends we had lunch at The Belmont Hotel for the first time

The Belmont hotel has stunning views from their lounge area. We enjoy popping in for coffee and lunch mid week. They serve coffee , drinks and lunch the lounge which is very good and excellent value for money

Top quality food served in an old style restaurant .Food is modern and appetizing but the location a reminder of a Sidmouth generations ago

Our party of 20 enjoyed a Christmas meal here and I felt I needed to write how wonderful the staff were. A lot of the guests had additional needs and each one was met without hesitation. Last minute changes and problems were resolved instantly including an unexpected toddler guest and changes to menu choices which had been given in advance. Table service was perfect, not intrusive but on hand as soon as it was needed. Would highly recommend this restaurant

Really nicely cooked meal. Excellent silver service...staff attentive & lovely with my children. Great all round - thank you. We will be back.

Although not staying there this time we always enjoy having a Meal there. As always excellent with very attentive staff

Booked a couple of nights here for a short break. We usually stay next door at its sister hotel the Victoria, but it was full. The Belmont is fresher, more contemporary and our lovely bedroom seemed to have been recently refurbished. We had a sea view room, very comfortable and a good size, 2 armchairs, usually hotels only squeeze one in. Reception staff and general manager were very friendly, welcoming and helpful, staff generally are really on the ball. My only criticisms were that we were woken both mornings by the sound of housekeeping staff chatter; also waiting staff in the lounge are quite loud - I don’t want to know about their shift rota grievances; I was recovering from migraine, so maybe it was just me, but the canned music was terrible, unless you really like Richard Clayderman playing on a loop.

Six course dinners with varied menu every day. Lunch can be taken in the restaurant or in the lounge. Staff very efficient and polite. All well-trained

On a recent visit to my globe-trotting cousin in Devon my wife and I decided to take her out for Sunday lunch in style. The area has numerous inns etc., but we knew she would appreciate comfortable and luxurious surroundings and therefore chose to dine in the restaurant at The Belmont. What a great decision that was! She had warned that with only one day notice we would be unlikely to get a table but luckily we got the last one available. Parking at the front of the premises is limited but a member of staff was available to assist.

Truly superb food prepared by an excellent chef, everything that we ate was top class a class above normal hotel restaurant food, even those with two AA Rosettes

Attended for lunch after a long drive was really looking forward to their crab sandwiches and chips. The crab was all brown meat and resembled crab paste! The hotel had a smell of school dinners , it was our intention to view the hotel with a view to staying. Did not feel any form of welcome from the staff in fact the elderly waiter was training staff at the table! Unprofessional!

Always excellent for lunch with excellent view over Sidmouth beach. The staff are very friendly & you can you get a three course lunch in their restaurant for around £ 30.00 a head. Also The Belmont has excellent parking facilities, which is rare for Sidmouth.

Great value for money and fantastic service from the team. Very traditional and classic seaside hotel , wonderful value for money and great menu selections.

I took my mother for full afternoon tea in the Horizon restaurant. Lovely view, gracious waiting staff and loads to eat. However, my mother being 89 couldn't finish more than half so I asked for a doggy bag and was told they don't do it on health grounds. Come on! Bovey Castle were only too obliging when we asked for one a few months ago, in fact they have branded doggy bags (boxes) at the ready.

We were in Sidmouth for the Folk Festival and wanted lunch and on the off chance we went to the newish Horizon Restaurant at the Belmont Hotel. The view over the sea was a treat in its self but when we had a reasonable lunch we were so glad we had tried the restaurant. We had a 2 course meal plus half a bottle of wine plus teas and it came to £50. My pork loin on a bean casserole plus vegetables was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. Will be back soon!! Could I suggest that the menu outside should say non residents welcome.

We went here with my mother in law and not one but two vicars. We had a great time, a wonderful lunch in a land that time forgot dining room. You don't need the vicars to enjoy this, though.

El servicio es rápido e impecable. Había una gran variedad de platos y elección agradable de vinos por copa.

This restaurant is wheelchair accessible, has excellent food and good service. It's not cheap, but it's a very relaxing way to spend a few quid for amazing food.

Would highly recommend this Hotel - superb . Customer service excellent , the food was also excellent .First time for us to stay at this fabulous hotel - but certainly not our last.Thank all you very much Rachel and Scott Milner and the Gethin family.

Once again the Belmont has exceeded all of our expectations! Beautifully cooked Sunday lunch, outstanding service and reasonably priced. I ordered from the vegetarian menu and along with the meat eaters couldn't find fault. We will be back soon.

I went there on a Saturday evening and had not booked but they were very accommodating and found me a table within minutes of arriving. The waiters were efficient and attentive. However the food made the visit for me, I had rack of Lamb on a bed of put lentils and a potato crochet and it was simply divine. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend this retaurant which is situated with great views of the seafront.

The staff do make the difference, but any other claims made about the renown of the restaurant, imaginative cuisine or 'home-grown' veg are a matter for debate. We were a large party so chose from the table d'hote menu which had an adequate selection. I just think that for £40 a head, it was all just a little bit over-sold and that the chef should move on and ditch the Marguerite Patten cookbook.

We has a very nice room with a sea view and balcony. The hotel is beautifully clean, with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast and dinner were well prepared and presented. The negatives are that it is a little over priced, the only comparable hotel is its sister hotel next door. Also the average age whilst we were staying was over 70.

This Hotel shares the same high standards as the other Brend Hotel in Town The Victoria Hotel.The Belmont Hotel is slightly more modern in decor, but no less impressive. The Brend Management Team ensure that the Hotel shares their customer's own high expectations of quality and service without cutting corners. In many ways Sidmouth is very lucky to have two Brend hotels to choose from ( customers are spoilt for choice ).

The Belmont offers a good friendly experience, The waiters make you feel very welcome, The View from the bar over the gardens and beyond to the sea is fantastic, The dining room is set so that you have your own private space,The food is very good well prepared and served with the personal touch, Coffee back in the bar rounds off the perfect lunch.

Rooms and menu much better than the Victoria hotel just a few yards away. The staff are much more friendly and the whole hotel has a more modern feel.

Great atmosphere in traditional hotel .the food and service are excellant without costing a fortune .meals are traditional roasts .highly suitable after a bracing walk on the promenade

If you are looking for a traditional English hotel at the top of the game then this is it. Lovely decor, extremely smart and clean. Staff very attentive and efficient. Good quality food from a traditional English menu. Can't go wrong.

Wonderful hotel restaurant in a wonderful setting! We were fortunate enough to be able to sit outside in the glorious sunshine. The staff were pleasant, the food was fantastic & the service was prompt and professional.Would definitely return! Excellent value for money and the interior of the hotel is really quite something. We were able to park in the car park during our meal so only a small walk to the restaurant.

Here for a larger gathering (40+) & served excellent food (i.e. very tasty & adequate portions) by very friendly, polite & helpful staff. There is limited parking on site but more in town car parks. Great location, close to the seafront, but with some lawn for kids to run around outside.

A family reunion of almost 40 people was hosted expertly, which a wonderful meal followed by tea and cake. Good food and excellent service.

Excellent food, wonderful surroundings, prompt and attentive service. A fabulous and affordable venue for a family celebratory lunch. We enjoyed it so much we returned for afternoon tea after a walk along the promenade.

This is a silver service restaurant which is well lit and has a good atmosphere.The staff are friendly and helpfulThe food is reasonable but not modern.There is good choice of dishes.The sweet trolley is a little disappointing and if you are late dining not a lot of choice.There are too many gateaux and a lot of cream on them.,too many the same during our stay.

We had dinner with a one night stay...Wished we were staying longer.The menu was quite traditional, in my opinion, however, the food was way beyond, in terms of presentation and flavour. Excellent 5 courses, and again, excellent service.Nice genial atmosphere, with a gent playing a piano.One thing we did not quite agree with was having to go and have coffee in the lounge, we would have preferred to stay at the table so we could have had cheese and biscuits after or with our coffee

Great venue for a reunion of old friends. Staff are so attentive. We were ushered into a private room for pre dinner drinks. Enjoyed the a la carte menu - had 4 courses and were then allowed to return to the private room for coffee. We were not hurried and found all facilities to be A1.

Great food, great staff, very attentive. Would highly recommend. Have never had a bad meal. Its so nice to finish your meal with a coffee in the lounge, with super views. And you never feel rushed to leave.

Depressing room. Awful piped music in the mornings. There is no breakfast bar to help yourself to cereal etc. We only had three breakfasts and they got two of those wrong. The food is rationed. Very small portions. The full English is a mini English.The impression is that they count the mushrooms, saute potatoes etc. If you have a large appetite and don't want to fill up on toast, don't go.

Our evening meal experience was mixed. My wife really enjoyed her meal but my fillet steak was tasteless and appeared to have been cooked in some odd way, it was grey and dry.The desserts were good as was the service.

While visiting family in Sidmouth we were taken for Sunday lunch at the Belmont. Very attentive staff served us a 5 course meal, the portions are well balanced, but we couldn't quite fit in the cheese course. There was a piano player which was pleasant and the whole atmosphere is calm and to be enjoyed. Had coffee afterwards in the lounge looking to the sea. I appreciated the staff ease at supplying gluten free bread, gravy, and an extra gluten free pudding option in addition to what was on the menu.

We were taken here for lunch by a friend. The three course lunch provide a good choice for each course. Portions were generous and extremely well cooked. The service was second to none and staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. We look forward to our next visit.

Had the privilege to eat here for two nights.Enjoyed the silver old fashioned great service.Lovely to experience being waited on properly, relaxed atmosphere, no one rushing you.Starters a good selection, catering for most tastes, as was the main course, well presented food, meat, fish vege choices, good selection of vegetables and potatoes.Lovely old fashion sweet trolley so you can see what you fancy, and a selection of about 6 puds plus ice cream...Cheese selection, with biscuits, grapes, celery etc, and then unlimited choice of coffee in the bar area, perfect., Lovely to also know that they were flexible to changing elements of the food if required willingly....smiley faces happy staff make for a very pleasant experience ...

Food and service all number 1 quality, with the sweat trolley being the best I have seen, with 5 course your only problem if your stay is a week is putting the stones on, nice problem to have.

The food is what you would expect from a top quality restaurant; interesting, well prepared, cooked to perfection, NOT "taster" size portions, and served by well trained staff, who are polite, attentive and keen to serve. Such a restaurant CAN still have a requirement for gentlemen to wear a collar and tie in todays casual world, but it will be interesting as to how long this standard can be maintained.

Stayed here for a long weekend to visit the donkey sanctuary and get some much needed R and R. The sea view rooms are lovely, being actually served breakfast makes a novel change these days and staff are excellent. We also had dinner one night which was superb. It makes a great base to explore and easy to stroll into Sidmouth and along the seafront. We will be back.

The Brend hotels, of which this is a member, can be relied upon to provide first class, professional service and the Belmont does not disappoint. I have only eaten Sunday lunch here and thought it very good. There was a wide choice of starters, mains and desserts. We also had a fish course and a good variety of cheeses at the end of the meal. I thought this good value at £25.

My husband organised a 60th birthday meal for his Mum. From the first phone call, the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. We dropped off some decorations in the morning and these were set up on the table for us when we arrived. The service we received was faultless and the food was super. It was a wonderful occasion.

If you seek a top quality meal coupled with first class service then this venue is the answer. The Brend Group has an excellent reputation for its high standards and this hotel is a prime example of their achievements. The well furnished lounge overlooking the sea provides a scenic spot for drinks before eating and coffee thereafter. A most enjoyable occasion.

Was invited by my Aunt for a meal at the hotel when she was staying there - very nice set 4/5 course menu with nice choice and well prepared and silver service. Gentlemen please remember your tie and jacket although they do have some to lend you if you forget. Lovely choice from the sweet trolley and they let you have more than one - nice bar and lounge for coffee after your meal.

Superb food and service - a highlight of our stay, and we would recommend it to anyone. The Chef is to be complimented!

First time at The Belmont and we hope to return again next year. Having stayed at a number of hotels in Sidmouth this is at the top of our list. The food is first class and facilities excelent,ample parking and staff couldn't be more helpful.

Although we stayed only one night we found the accommodation excellent, the food exciting and delicious and the staff very friendly and helpful.

We stopped off here for a quick lunch snack but were a bit disappointed.We were welcomed by the reception staff who were charming. We sat in the lounge which had a lovely view over a putting green then out to sea. The lounge was pleasantly furnished and was fairly quiet with no more than four other tables occupied. We waited to be served but no one arrived. I went to the bar and we were told by the chap behind the bar that someone would attend to us and he swiped a card on a computer screen and tapped in something. I asked if I could have the snack menu and was told the waiter would be bringing that to us. Almost 10 minutes later the same chap behind the bar brought the menu and asked if we would like to order drinks. We order two Gin & Tonics. They arrived fairly promptly and we ordered 2 sandwiches. One egg mayonnaise and cress and one Cheddar cheese with home made apple chutney. The sandwiches arrived around 25 minutes later. I noticed the cheddar cheese sandwich did not seem to have any chutney. The reply was that it was with the cheese. One of the sandwiches had fallen open and I said. "I can't see any chutney in there, can you?" "No, I can't see any either, I'll ask" Off he went and consulted another barman and was advised to speak with the chef. In the interim my wife ate her sandwich and commented that cress seemed to be lacking. A further 15 minutes elapsed when the sandwich arrived the waiter said. "Sorry he forgot to put it in". On taking a bite it became clear that the chef had also forgotten to butter the bread. By that time I'd given in. I ate what I wanted and asked for the bill. It arrived fairly promptly £24.10. We paid and left. Would we return. Absolutely, if only for the entertainment value.

My girlfriend and I joined her parents for dinner here whilst they were on a weekend break. The hotel and restaurant are very traditional and decadent. Men are requested to wear a tie and blazer whilst dining, which made for a pleasant change. We opted for the set 5 course dinner which was a great experience due to the silver service waiting staff which I have never had before. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurants makes for a special dining experience, a lady playing the piano in the corner of the room added to the evening.

A group of us booked a cream tea in August. We were clearly not expected.Eventually shown to 3 small round tables put together, not laid up in a room with the side door open and curtains flapping. 2nd rate tea arrived with chunky sandwiches, over sized slabs of coffee cake and unappealing small round dull cakelets. The scones were dry. There were 2 knives for 8 of us and we were asked if we wanted side plates (bizarre! do they think we eat with our hands off the table in a so called Luxury Hotel?) . The waitress went to get more knives on request and came back with dinner knives saying they had been busy that lunch time so she washed some up.I do not blame the waitress. I blame the Management.Clearly the waitress had never been trained in anything remotely to do with hotel work. There were various suited managers roaming around at times but without wishing to cause further embarrassment to our host I did not do what I wanted to do - get one alone in an office and tell him how to do his job.The whole epistle was of the greatest embarrassment to an elderly host with elderly guests. The only way we got through it was to treat it as a big "joke". I have no doubt our host will have written to the Manager who deserves to be dismissed for letting such untrained staff serve the general public.Go to the Riviera further along the road for a proper afternoon tea - we only chose the Belmont for a change and will never darken its doors again.The most cringe worthy experience I have ever had.

Absolutely superb. The fact that so many apparent locals choose to eat there Sunday lunchtime is testament to it's quality.

We were taken there to lunch as a family gathering.The service could not be faulted and a table provided in the back area away from most other guests.There were lovely flower decorations throughout.The food was good and being a Sunday centred around a car very although a fish option was available.The food was served at the table and was typical of a good class large hotel.There was ample meats and a large selection of vegetables.At £25 per head for a 5 course lunch the price was not unreasonable in such an establishment.

Last Friday morning (August 28th), my wife and I collected copies of the dinner menu that were available from several top hotels along Sidmouth seafront. The Belmont had the best, so we chose to dine there. Having recently retired after 20 years as a restaurant manager, I consider that I have enough experience to offer an honest and objective opinion of our dining experience.The service was good; warm, professional and friendly from receptionists to restaurant manager. There was a wonderful choice of dishes and the quality was somewhere between superb and outstanding. The Belmont obviously has an excellent team of chefs and the wine list was also very good. The restaurant was very busy with a great buzz. We were looked after by a young waitress from Slovakia. She was extremely professional, charming, and attentive and I feel sure she has the potential to do well within the hospitality trade. My wife and I were therefore able to have a very relaxed and enjoyable dinner. One small point concerning the female member of staff who took our drink’s order on arrival and served them; she was slightly surly and obviously had no interest in her job or her customers. Her mood was much the same at coffee time. Perhaps she would be more suited to working in a pub; not that I’m not suggesting all pub staff are like her. However, this did not detract from my wife and I having a very pleasant evening at The Belmont and it certainly won’t put us off from returning.

"Very traditional quiet dining room with very traditional service. Food was satisfactory but nothing special. Good place to go for sedate lunch or dinner with your favourite aunt."

excellent service. ..food choice wide and delicious. Old fashioned really good service and style sadly missing in many restaurants. .love it

See my review for this hotel. The Restaurant provides excellent food combined with first class service.

Very quiet, most travellers retired, old school hotelAverage lunch long wait good parking . Afternoon tea, not before 3pm is very good with warm scones and plenty cream . Would visit again for the cream teas !

we went for our anniversary and had champagne that complemented the lovely food and quick service. We had coffee in he lounge and watched the sun go down over the sea. A perfect evening

We sat in the garden Sunday lunch, having had the hotel recommended by our guesthouse owner. Was told find a table and someone would come and take order. Waited sometime no one came as we had put two hours on the car park fee conscience of the time (not realising hotel had car park) I decided to go and find a waiter. A smart foreign gentleman came took our order. I asked for water, a large glass of wine. My husband had low alcohol beer a s driving a roast dinner which should have been under ten pounds. He was charged over twelve pound. I had a salad with ham barely any cheese not fitting description on menu. Waiter (same person) brought med wine and said would bring another to make up size this never arrived nor water. I refused to get up again it was meant to be a relaxing Sunday meal but found the service and meal unacceptable especially when I was charged over six pounds for a med glass of wine no wine menu given to check price very disappointed definately will not be going again and definately not recommend

Nicely cooked and well presented British food. Not too crowded, but unfortunately there was a very loud child that nobody saw fit to attend to. Can happen.

Another super brend family hotel like others in their chainallways stay at or and visit Belmont and or victoria best of devonaswell has their hotels in Cornwall of course all excellent

We have been going here for the past 6 months for Sunday Lunch and I must say that this is the best Sunday Lunch experience we have come across in the area. To be served top quality food by exceptional staff is a refreshing change from the Sunday Carvery that seems dominant in the area

Between our group we sampled a good number of the dishes on the menu all of which were large portions, very tasty and good value for money. I can recommend the Lemon chicken and the Roast dinners ( best roast spuds i've had in a hotel. ) Be warned though the Thai curry had a bit!!! of heat, my brother in law enjoyed it though.

Extremely good service, efficient but not over attentive. 2 good courses and then the main was ok. Sweets ideal if you have a sugary tooth!!

Breakfast and Dinner were included in our break and the food was always wonderful. To visit only as diners may be a little expensive, but the choice and quality make it good value.

Dinner is a real pleasant experience. Men wearing jackets and ties for a start and silver service a real rarity these days. The food was excellent - one of the best steaks I've had other than from our local butcher and the roast duck was to die for. In addition, they still have a small savoury course between the soup and main course and if you can manage it a cheese course after the sweet. Talking of sweets they are all 'home made' and obviously calorie free!

Arrived at 12.30 to an empty dining room wondering if lunch was being served. We were soon put at ease by a very friendly South African. A seat found and menus supplied followed by drinks, while we studied the available dishes. Plenty of choice and our choice, although a bit slow arriving, was well cooked and enjoyable with far too many vegetables for our appetites. Liver for my wife, fish for me both cooked very well and served by the SA with a friendly smile. Slightly expensive but a a fixed price for two courses which is in keeping with these surroundings. Just one gripe- coffee is said to be included but instead of two coffees, we wanted just 1 espresso for me which cost an extra £2.50. Is espresso not coffee?

This must be one of Britain's best places to have Sunday Lunch. We passed through Sidmouth and found this beautiful hotel. The restaurant was full but the lounge was just perfect. Good view, good service superb food. Could have stayed all day, but had to get home.

food was different imaginative and tasted good. staff well trained did not hurry and verry chatty. have been twice and can not fault them.

We went here for a family dinner with a party of 6. We were seated too close to the piano which was being played by someone who looked extremely bored and had a limited repertoire. The service was claustrophobic with multiple waiters serving at one time interrupting conversation. The entrees were served by a Spanish waiter with appalling bad body odour who insisted on interrupting conversation with one of his own as he served us. The main meal service saw three staff serving us our meals starting with an empty plate and serving each element individually which took forever and became very intrusive. After all of the pomp and circumstance the food was average. We wouldn't go back.

We have only had lunch on the terrace in the sun. The view is excellent, the seating comfortable and the service friendly. The selection of sandwiches and lunch menu is very good as is the wine by the glass. When we have visitors and the sun is out, this is where we go for lunch.