The best available hotels & places to stay near Salcombe

August 8, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best hotels in Salcombe, Devon, England including Harbour Beach Club, Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, The Cottage Hotel, The Hope and Anchor, South Sands Hotel, The Old Vicarage.
Restaurants in Salcombe

1. Harbour Beach Club

South Sands, Salcombe TQ8 8LJ England
Excellent
72%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 153 reviews

Harbour Beach Club

Desirably located near the white shoreline and crystal-clear waters of South Sands Beach, one of the most unspoilt beaches in South Devon, every element of this new waterfront hotel and resort is inspired by its surroundings – with many of the hotel’s 50 bedrooms and suites boasting superb sea views and balconies. Providing a relaxed beachside feel, the light airy rooms and suites are decorated with different shades of green, blue and mustard yellow colours to reflect the golden sands and turquoise blue of the ocean - with all the little thoughtful touches you would expect from a Harbour Hotel including 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, complimentary gin sets from the Salcombe Gin Distillery, and organic Bramley toiletries. Some of the suites feature interconnecting family room options allowing parents to keep an eye on their children while enjoying a little time to themselves. There’s also a beachfront restaurant with a seafood-inspired menu showcasing the best flavours of the region and sweeping sea vistas, a wrap-around terrace and a chilled-out beach bar - Perfect for sandy toes after a day at the beach. Take advantage of the resort’s complimentary all-day shuttle service into town, for a gentle stroll through the boutique-filled streets of Salcombe and its picturesque harbour. For those looking to explore the estuary, the South Sands Ferry runs daily and allows guests to enjoy a picturesque trip to Whitestrand in the centre of Salcombe. For hikers, a sublime stretch of coastline begins at the front door, and the sheltered bay allows for year-round dips.

Outstanding Service

Reviewed By 865colinc

What a find! We’re regular visitors of Salcombe Harbour, but this beats it. My wife was undergoing treatment and the staff, from booking through to departure, couldn’t have done enough for us. Some very minor issues, to be expected from such a new hotel were dealt with quickly and with grace. Restaurant was a great experience, faultless. First class team, hotel and overall experience. Looking forward to seeing you at the end of the month. Thank you.

2. Soar Mill Cove Hotel

Near Salcombe, Malborough, Salcombe TQ7 3DS England 011 44 1548 561566
Excellent
67%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1089 reviews

Soar Mill Cove Hotel

Soar Mill Cove Hotel near Salcombe is a family run hotel & luxury self catering. A good base for walking holidays, short breaks & in holiday times popular with families enjoying caring service. A great base to explore South Devon. No stay is complete without dining in our sea view 2 Rosette Restaurant and the hotel offers best value when taking an inclusive break. All rooms have DVD library, flat screen TVs, WiFi free throughout, but limited connection speeds and no mobile phone signal in this rural idyll. 10 Acres of grounds and plenty of free parking. NEW salt water indoor heated swimming pool , sauna, gym & Spa Treatments, "just for fun" pitch and putt golf, table tennis, lawn tennis in season and snooker. Near Kingsbridge, Hope Cove, Salcombe, Thurlestone and Dartmouth. Luxury Self Catering Villas with up to 5 bedrooms. Available for exclusive use sea view weddings, so that no other guests are disturbed. New for 2015 the rather rugged approach road has been replaced with a lovely smooth driveway, the first of our new bathrooms are been rolled starting with The Makepeace Suite now ready for you holiday

Serenity

Reviewed By Isa3524

A delightful setting away ‘from the madding crowd’ with lovely views from the sea view room. It was easy to go on walks from the hotel as it is possible to access parts of the SW coastal path or Devonshire footpaths. The cove, a short walk from the hotel, provides access to the sea and a beautiful vista. All of the staff were pleasant, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Indeed, nothing was too much trouble. The food was tasty and well presented from the cream tea to the evening meal. An enjoyable weekend away. Thank you.

3. Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa

Cliff Road, Salcombe TQ8 8JH England 011 44 1548 844444
Excellent
56%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1882 reviews

Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa

Consistently winning awards as one of the best seaside hotels in the UK, this boutique spa hotel, with an unrivalled position on the water’s edge of Salcombe’s tranquil estuary, is a postcard-perfect seaside getaway. Salcombe Estuary and the harbour have been named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Following its recent multi-million pound refurbishment, the 50-room boutique now features stunning contemporary interiors, extensive outdoor terraces with panoramic estuary views and first class facilities. The public spaces and many of the bedrooms, boast stunning estuary views.

Fantastic stay, perfect in every way

Reviewed By londonjaunters2016

This is a super hotel, very well located just at the edge of bustling Salcombe, and right on the estuary with the most amazing views. We had a balcony sea view room, expensive but oh so worth it. The balcony was sheltered and sunny, a great place to while away an hour or two watching the boats go by. We ate in the Jetty restaurant every evening of our 3 night stay - which worked because there was plenty of choice. The food was very good indeed, generous portions and good honest focus on taste. The staff were without exception helpful and friendly, right from the lovely welcome from the man who parked our car, (so so nice after a stressful drive from London), the cheerful helpful staff in the dining room, and not least the driver of the shuttle bus who went out of his way to help us get where we wanted. It really made our day.

4. The Cottage Hotel

New Road Kingsbridge, Hope Cove, Salcombe TQ7 3HJ England
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 583 reviews

The Cottage Hotel

31 bedroom family-run hotel in a spectacular coastal location. Relaxing holiday atmosphere with excellent cuisine and an established reputation for hospitality and service. Comfortable en-suite rooms, many with superb sea-views and some have balconies. Sun terraces, garden descends down to Hope Cove beach. Free parking, free wi-fi internet access throughout the hotel. Open all year, including Christmas and New Year, short breaks available, (special breaks available including Murder Mystery week-end, Painting and Mosaic breaks, Guided Walking Breaks). We look forward to welcoming you.

Afternoon tea for two

Reviewed By Denny1964

My daughter and I walked from Bigbury on Sea to Hope Cove today, some 7 miles. We stopped here for afternoon tea, which was absolutely superb! The service from the hotel staff was exemplary, I couldn’t recommend The Cottage Hotel Restaurant high enough! Thank you for a fabulous experience!

5. The Hope and Anchor

Anchor Cottages, Hope Cove, Salcombe TQ7 3HQ England
Excellent
53%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 726 reviews

The Hope and Anchor

The Hope and Anchor In is set in the popular and unique old fishing village of Hope Cove, here in the South Hams of Devon. With breathtaking scenery, you really will be spoilt for choice. Obviously, the area is renowned for it's clifftop walks and on a blustery day, there really is nothing better than a walk around the miles of unspoilt coastline and countryside to invigorate the spirit. All our bedrooms are en-suite, mostly of which have breathtaking views of Bigbury Bay. There is a lovely area outside with tables and umbrellas so you can enjoy the atmosphere of Hope Cove whilst enjoying our fine ales, lunch or an evening meal. Situated yards from the sea teeming with maritime atmosphere our friendly Inn caters for all.

3 night stay

Reviewed By Glast0nbury

We stayed in Hope Cove when we were younger and were looking forward to our stay. We had booked a coastal view room for 2 nights. The room was fine although compact and doors rattled at night. My husband put a bit of card in the gap which helped solve the problems. We needed to move rooms for the third night and the staff moved our belongings which was great. This room was bigger but building work was going on outside from 9.00 which we were not advised of. The shower tray did not drain quickly enough so couldn’t have a long shower. This room was £150 per night and the previous one was £175. Beds in both rooms were very comfortable. However the worst part of the stay was the breakfast. On the first morning they ran out of orange juice. On the second morning they ran out of orange juice and yoghurts. On the third morning again there were no yoghurts. I ordered stack of pancakes with yoghurt and blueberries. When it arrived there were no blueberries and it had clotted cream rather than Greek yoghurt- no explanation was given. My husband ordered scrambled eggs but it was like boiled egg that had been chopped up. There was one person serving breakfast and we were not asked how breakfast was. Hotel reception is the bar area and in the morning the only person there was the cleaner so very difficult to give feedback. However, all the staff were very friendly. We did enjoy our stay but not good value for money at £505 for 3 nights bed and breakfast

6. South Sands Hotel

Bolt Head, Salcombe TQ8 8LL England
Excellent
50%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
9%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1145 reviews

South Sands Hotel

Opened in May 2010, this New England style, boutique hotel set in arguably the county's finest coastal location. 22 beautifully appointed bedrooms...offer the ideal place to escape from it all and relax and unwind. You can see the sea from most of them and almost touch it from the balconies in rooms 9 and 10. 5 opulent beach suites...ideal for families or for those looking for more space and independence.

Fantastic Service and Food in Relaxed Beachside Restaurant

Reviewed By MRumblo09

One arrival for our meet we were greeted and shown to the casual lounge area for a drink prior to our meal, this was a great relaxed space for a pre-dinner drink. We were seated in the far left corner of the restaurant in our own nook with an oval table, which was definitely the best seat in the house. Service was excellent and Jack the new bar manager was most entertaining and brilliant with us. We ordered starters, mains and desserts including, scallops, seafood linguine, steak and sticky toffee pudding. The food was fantastic and tasted delicious. It was great that we could have our spaniel with us in the restaurant too. A must visit if you are in Salcombe which amazing beachside views!

7. The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage Lower Town, Malborough, Salcombe TQ7 3RR England
Excellent
7%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
15%
Terrible
61%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 41 reviews

The Old Vicarage

Located in the quaint village of Marlborough, near Salcombe in the South Hams, this beautiful Victorian Vicarage is a superb venue for your large family gathering, wedding or corporate get-together. The Old Vicarage has the flexibility to be used as the base for gatherings of varying sizes, offering accommodation for either 25 people or an additional 19 if needed using the adjoining east wing of the property. For larger parties there is the option to also use the Malborough House 100 metres away (which sleeps 26). This self-catered large holiday house has large reception rooms that open up onto the garden terrace, with lots of windows giving natural light throughout and great views across the South Hams countryside. On-site games room, ground floor wet room and large dining area just off the kitchen mean this house is ideal for big groups. The bedrooms in the main house all have en-suite facilities. A lovely, quaint village with a shop and traditional pubs in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South Devon. From the large balcony on the first floor you can enjoy panoramic views of glorious rolling countryside leading to the coast just a couple of miles away. You and your party can relax in sumptuous comfort enjoying spacious, state-of-the-art facilities within a period setting retaining the character of the old building.

Derelict and no longer a business

Reviewed By P7760RJamandam

We had the misfortune to book this property through Booking.com as a one night stay on 14.8.21. After a long day walking and 4 hour drive to it we discovered it does not exist as a business, just a derelict property that clearly hasn’t been touched in a long time. Please do NOT book it even if it still comes up on a search. We had to drive home (cancelling pre-booked pub and taxi for following day)! I took a few photos showing mattresses stacked up in a downstairs room, rotten terrace, overgrown garden, it wasn’t even safe to walk around.

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