very good breakfast but the bar meals were only average

temperature of the swimming pool was cold & the shower water was boiling & we weren't able to adjust it

remember to book spa treatment early due to availability.

excellent spa facilities ample safe parking

all round service was exceptional. breakfast was good. spa facilities were good.

the breakfast was amazing and so was the room and facilities

did not have the pleasure to try the breakfast, but the perfect location as very close to barnstaple and great driving road to reach

room, very clean and a great shower to boot dinner and breakfast were exceptional - locally sourced produce - and you can tell

pub only did breakfast on friday and saturday, not really too much of an issue for us on this visit, rooms were

ate stunning food for breakfast and dinner

the cellar bar and restaurant on site was amazing and all staff that we spoke to were very welcoming and

the head waiter in the downstairs bar area is alwys so friendly and welcoming

a mini bar would be helpful in the room

the staff were very attentive a special mention to kelly in reservations and ella the bar manager and evie in the restaurant made our stay special

lodge, hot tub, walks, restaurant, bar and all staff

was served in the bar area and sadly the service was not really as good as previous visits

bar meal was really tasty, room was fantastic and all in all a highly recommended place to

behind the bar was lovely and professional

lovely place. parking, great bar and restaurant. rooms a little small, but adequate and comfy.

the bar was fairly priced

nice room, comfy bar area, polite and helpful staff, and exceptional food

his family nearby i did not eat in the hotel other than for breakfast and a quick sandwich in the bar, which was perfect a delightful bar with a good menu

the aperitifs at the bar were wonderful and a nice surprise

was beautiful and looked out to the river had fresh fruit, a box of chocolates and stocked mini bar all included which definitely made it feel extra special thanks to all at the imperial hotel

came to devon to visit very sick relatives in barnstable hospital

bar 62 food gorgeous as usual

the bar 62 serves amazing food and drinks

good central location. nice hotel and it was clean. nice lounge and bar area to relax.

great historic building most beautiful bar and breakfast room!

amazing cocktails in the bar - the barman had a real artistic flair

restaurant / lounge bar food and staff excellent very comfy bed bath location

the room was fabulous, the reception and bar team were so friendly and helpful

lots of room in the bar to eat comfortably in line with covid rules and very nice

the bar was nice

staff throughout the hotels and bar were very polite and helpful

the food was very good with plenty of choice for breakfast and very nice bar food

little disappointed bar food area closed by 21;30 as i had not been able to arrive until 20;45 and there was no food

shocked hotel are not 5 stars ud83cudf1f the restaurant and bar was good and we had a lovely meal

bed, welcoming bar area, great food in the restaurant, all public areas

can't fault the service in any areas reception, bar and particularly the dining room

atmosphere like being at home did t find the snug room off the bar till the morning so we had sat in the bar with our drinks the night before but was relaxing

reception/ entrance is small bar filled with locals so many i mistook roger on then end of the bar for the landlord

great 'pub atmosphere' in the bar in evening

the bar area is small and cosy and locals were friendly

the pub has bags of character - only a small cozy bar then multiple different sitting areas round corners and down steps

bar in the hotel lounge was not consistently staffed

esumably due to staff shortages that are

comfortable bed, nice quiet bar and decor throughout very nice. very good price

area & bar area is beautifully designed/decorated & the staff were exceptionally nice, pleasant & chatty

the staff were friendly and helpful from reception to the evening bar to breakfast

lovely bar area, friendly staff, nice breakfast area with fresh fruit and menu with choice of breakfast

for the evening, the bar provided good real ale & an excellent selection of gin

exceptionally clean rooms, bar and breakfast room

there is a great little bar in which to chill after a long drive

fab breakfast and bar options

the bar and restaurant were really well presented and immaculately clean

they created a great atmosphere and so good with our dog as she was as welcome as us, lovely cosy bar area with enough space to feel comfortable, breakfast was

perfect location - lovely comfortable room and bar area also great.

it was very peaceful even though the bar restraint was always

is an excellent small hotel set directly on the riverfront in appledore, the hotel/restaurant and bar areas are very well appointed and the food was actually superb

full of character, lovely restaurant, bar and swimming pool.

the food was exceptional, and the bar was lovely to sit in for a quiet drink in the evening

hotel is clean with excellent food in both the bar and

for a day on the beach otherwise i would definitely have a swim i had dinner in the bar i think apledore is called as they have two ,the food was great and plenty the staff friendly

bar man also very nice

friendly welcome throughout the whole stay from the lady who showed us the accommodation, to the bar & restaurant staff

nice and tucked out the way, nice an easy 20 second walk to the bar and restaurant

very accommodating when i asked to be moved from the room above the bar as i had a very early start the following morning

had an evening meal on arrival in the bar and the food was excellent

choice of bar or restaurant for great evening food, real ales, sensible wine list

stay really nice, dinner and breakfast was tasty and really good meals at a good price plus the bar staff new all the drink available how to mix nd the best

the restaurant and bar were just a short walk away not in the main hotel, the food was of a high quality and decent

although the restaurant was close the evening we arrive we did manage to use the bar and upstairs lounge which is very impressive breakfast was outstanding using fantastic tasty

bar restaurant waitress very attentive her name was

loved sitting at the bar before dinner but it was a bit draughty, due to the stylish glass doors

the girls behind the bar were so friendly and polite

arrived on our cycles in the pouring rain (arrived thursday 7th august 2025) - hannah behind the bar checked to see if we could access our room early and we could which was wonderful

food is amazing the bar is spacious and well stocked

monday evening, 6th feb, the bar was exceptionally busy with 2 large parties for dinner

rooms were extremely comfortable and the bar was spacious and locals and staff friendly,

place to stay, very friendly staff, bar and restaurant was excellent and the food was amazing

of preferred walk in shower instead of shower over tub, the cleaner they use on the bar tables leaves a sticky residue which i did not like

we were greeted and taken care of by an older receptionist when we arrived; the younger bar staff were perhaps slightly less attentive

nice & cosy in the bar with friendly staff & a fab breakfast.

close to the bar and food on site

bar and restaurant are first class with a good range of food and drink options

all bar staff extremely efficient

bar menu extensive with great choices for each course

the bar remains traditional, and sells a good range of beers and wines

the barnstaple to lynton bus stops right outside the pub

the bar downstairs has a very large selection of drinks definitely has something for everyone

very nice bar area and a meal menu which was first

the bar and waiting staff are helpful and cheerful

lovely rooms, good food, friendly staff, cosy bar with friendly locals, big garden, large car park with electric car charging facilities

we enjoyed a lovely dinner and a great breakfast. the bar was comfortable and friendly too

we drank in the bar in the hotel which was

after a tiring day the restaurant and bar within the hotel was a welcome surprise and cooked an excellent meal to our preferences and it

it was nice having a bar on site which we used on our return from our evening out

shame the bar wasn t open but we understood that was more to do with covid-19

very comfortable/cosy bar and dining room

the hotel had a nice bar with doom bar on tap

very historic but modern cosy bar area friendly staff

a very comfortable hotel with a nice bar with friendly staff ideal for my needs right in the centre of

the locals that used the bar were just as welcoming and friendly

bar staff seemed to be very rude when questions were asked

breakfast, the lady made us up a packed lunch of lovely sandwiches water juice crisps chocolate bar fruit and had a fridge on each landing to put it in , would definitely stay there again

breakfast was great in the morning . pool table in the bar at night was good to

enjoyed the honesty bar before we set out

very comfortable big bed, generous breakfast (especially the excellent fruit salad), on-site bar with pool and darts (our son loved this), and a caring landlady that is friendly and takes time

we were trusted to attend to ourselves to the bar in the evening and settled in the morning

its an ideal location for the harbourside bar and restaurants and the wonderful views near by oh and i must mention the big comfortable bed

95 was served in a seating area, near the bar in the hotel

so does not have its own reception / bar etc

breakfast was delicious, and all the staff we met were friendly and helpful

lowest price in ilfracombe (when i booked), breakfast not included but reasonably priced

cleanliness, toilet door hand gel handle, entertainment, location, views from the bar area.

silence in the bar while coach tour played bingo

the chap behind the bar was really funny

a bit tired !! and sparsely furnished in the foyer/ bar area , not very welcoming.

the bar prices were not to expensive so that encouraged us to stay in hotel all evening and not go

just make sure if you want a drink at the hotel to take your own as bar service is very very scarce

nothing to much trouble in reception, bar area and restaurant

everything was exceptional except bar was only open on the weekend

typical charming victorian hotel. bar and lounge facilities and breakfast included in price.

of the staff weren’t very approachable especially the bar man on saturday night who stood there throwing his hands up saying no as we approached the bar

to covid they are having staffing issues and the bar did close early some nights, however they did serve hotel guests

i didn't like, just disappointed that whilst they had a very good selection of gins at the bar the ice machine had unfortunately broken so i was unable to try any

public bar was entertaining but if not for you easy to

do with a lounge bar for guests we just used one of the tables which was fine, the bar fells very much for

the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, from the bar staff and waitresses to housekeeping

the staff at reception and in the bar were so friendly,and were there when you needed anything

like having to drink out of plastic cups in the main bar when we were outside (understand why though) didn’t like eating in paper trays in the main

we dined in the snug bar and the food was delicious, breakfast the next morning was also delicious with lovely views

the food in the restaurant and bar was very enjoyable and breakfasts were cooked to our liking (loved the eggs benedict with

location is stunningly beautiful, the room was excellent and the restaurant and bar were top notch great place

dining room end of bar a little dated and lacked the character of the rest of the property

the restaurant and bar together open planned worked well with atmospheric lighting etc

lovely staff, bar and restaurant serving delicious home cooked food

setting, nice bar for the evening great food

we loved the bar and restaurant downstairs which was full of locals and very friendly (they don’t always go

very friendly staff in bar and restaurant

staff were very pleasant and friendly great service in bar and restaurant, welcoming

very friendly staff, good bar downstairs and a great breakfast

was a lot of noise from the bar and late into the night/early morning

the staff and locals in the snug bar were welcoming and friendly

friendly welcoming staff, lovely room and bed, great bar and food.

i particularly loved the cosy bar with

d restaurant when

the enormous fluffy towels, cleanliness, friendly and efficient staff, truly delicious food, cosy bar with roaring fire and the individuality of not only the bedrooms but the rest of the building

we enjoyed a relaxed drink in the bar before enjoying an absolutely delicious meal followed by a nightcap and some friendly

the food was lovely and well varied, as well as an impressively stocked bar

bar lady paula was fantastic very helpful and cooked a great meal

everything was clean, the bathroom was a bit dated and the bar area could have been a bit warmer

we sat in the bar and chatted

great having bar with log burner, and pub games for entertainment, pool and darts

piped music from the bar was audible outside & so in my room

you have to walk around the buildings out of bar hours

, would be nice to have a more open bar area so after your meal you could go to the bar and relax more casually but i understand the

we loved sitting in the bar listening to the chatter of the locals

lovely people. garden bar and chairs. beautiful old building. wonderful food.

the pub itself was lovely, really nice bar with a wood burner going and everyone was super friendly

thatched property with clean rooms and a good bar area and restaurant

great lady behind the bar that also served the food

the staff were incredible jay at the bar makes you feel at home the minute you arrive

we had a drink at the bar and met the clientele who were so friendly

quaint bar where the staff were great too

ample parking, and great attached bar and drinks

the scenery, location, friendly staff, comfy beds, excellent breakfast, bar food

location is just superb. bar and restaurant great value.

- meal was really nice and interior of bar was so creative

pub, lovely room, nothing was to much trouble for the fantastic girls behind the bar and the breakfast was absolutely delicious

staff couldn’t have been more helpful, clean hotel & rooms, lovely little bar area, fantastic breakfast in the morning included in the room price which was a huge bonus

a sign in the bar said food stopped at 5, so we walked into lydford

noisy bar underneath my room on one night out of 3

the staff, bar and food are excellent! breakfast is always top!

the previous evening, we'd been in the bar until 11 so were taken aback

stunning, inventive and delicious food with a great bar and wine list

clean rooms and spatious bar area

kudos to the bar staff member who made two perfect espresso martinis on her first

the wifi didn't work in our room but did work in the bar and restraunt

everything was terrific but a bar fridge in the room is always appreciated.

great staff, good food, reasonably priced as was the well stocked bar (a great range of ales,gins) the room was a tad small for us two and our medium sized dog but

perfect country pub, with comfortable immaculately clean rooms, lovely bar and fantastic food

great friendly atmosphere with added bonus of a quiz in the bar on a wednesday night.

very friendly staff, great atmosphere in bar and restaurant. comfortable bed, great food.

finally, they accepted to squeeze us into the bar area

bar staff, check in staff were great, room was lovely, hotel was superb to stay as we have been

bar drinks are on the expensive side, especially when you add the 12

the bar was great and the lounges and rooms

in the bar after dinner, a restaurant waitress came to talk with the barman, and though the conversation

comfortable, clean room and a welcoming bar and dining room for an excellent breakfast and reasonably priced dinner

& friendly proprietors, our room was clean as well as large & we had a delicious bar meal as well as delicious full english breakfast all for a good

the bar has, i think, been redecorated since our last visit and looked clean and fresh

and chips and it was light, fluffy, plentyful with great chips and a vat of tartar sauce - the bar staff were very friendly, and the young lady at breakfast was super friendly, happy

bar is a great size for cosy yet atmospheric

honesty bar is great, hosts amazing

an honesty bar provided a small selection of beers/spirits, which included a wide range of dvd's to loan,

the hosts were great , the room lovely and cosy and the little bar area was a wonderful place to spend a wet dartmoor evening

beautiful place. very peaceful. breakfast was great. honesty bar was a nice touch

loved the honesty bar and texting breakfast order so it was ready when we sat down

drinks in bar at night

nice bar and breakfast was excellent

well stocked bar and loads of choice for breakfast which was really tasty

overall really good value for money, including very reasonable bar prices

lovely little bar area and delicious breakfast

wasn’t cheap , but much cheaper then the holiday inn , nice bar area good beers breakfast wasn’t included but reasonable priced and good

location for shopping, cheep drinks at the bar nice food and had everything you need signing in was really easy and there was carparks right

were all fantastic, from the cleaner to bar staff and doorman all made it a fab experience

wasn't entirely sure what to do with the keys on checking out since it was before the bar was open, but i'm assuming they received them

great location , great staff , hot bar manager ;)

ir dryer, ironing board, iron, tea,coffee, mini bar etc), full english breakfast was 1st class also a added bonus its only approx 10min walk to

the room was great, as were the main bar and restaurant areas

great to have the restaurant and bar connected to the apartments for easy access and convenience

superb service from all staff in hotel restaurant and bar - and a special mention to harry who looked after us

warmth of the whole hotel, bar and restaurant

drakes bar welcoming and really relaxing

on one of the evenings we had a drink in the bar and had supper from the hotel menu

well stocked bar attached to the hotel

ambience in the bar could have been better. but good for most hotels.

nice and clean, warm and location the food in the restaurant/ bar was

well stocked mini bar and lovely touch offering free port and chocolate

beautiful room & en suite bathroom. lovely bar & courtyard

the breakfast was lovely and the bar area was really nice

so we could walk around the city with ease hotel rooms comfortable and large , food at the bar and restaurant was wonderful , staff were

excellent bar and really good restraunt

everything and the reception and bar staff especially sofia were amazing.

one bar lady kept requested my daughters id despite seeing it several times already

the staff were extremely helpful and friendly . nice breakfast and bar area.

reception and bar staff were super friendly

bar well stocked breakfast, hot or cold buffet style very good wouldn't hesitate to stay again

night - comfy bed, friendly staff, good downstairs bar with lots of space, upstairs rooms good clientele

a bit tricky to get a table and order at the bar if you are alone

most of all really liked the bar and the microbrewery

the hotel has its own entrance right next to the hotels bar so is nice and private

the bar down stairs was great and whilst i didn't get any food the menu looked good enough

i went to the rooftop bar which overlooked exeter as the hotel is in a fantastic location in the centre of

the bar tender we had

in the rooftop bar was rude and abrupt, took drinks with a quarter left, said we couldn t order at the bar and

) and harriet at the bar - great people

the hotel was very clean, tasfully decorated and the rooftop bar was well laid out with stunning views

bar had limited opening hours due to only recently reopening due to the current covid situation

a better stocked bar and easier to open windows

the bar had fantastic craft ciders and beers

friendly staff nothing to much for them lovely bar and very good food

i liked the fact the bar was open and food was available due to the present situation

we didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but had a drink in the bar and the staff there were friendly and welcoming

good customer service from thierry, betty and the australian night manager and the bar tender and waitress where very

room exceptionally clean, the bar and restaurant were shut due to covid

as are heidi and all the bar staff

there is also a nice bar area

the bar area is really contemporary and was buzzing on the saturday evening we visited and certainly

the bar area is great and the food was fantastic, especially the breakfast

amazing service, a lovely bar and conservatory with a log burner to chill out next too

oh and the bar does great cocktails

bar was great as were the cocktails

bar prices are a little expensive the self closers on the doors make the doors slam shut too

was marvellous from your reception staff to your bar staff and also the staff doing the breakfast booking

complimentary vouchers for the hotel bar for a birthday drink each

the breakfast was very well done and the bar where we had a late meal on christmas eve was beautiful along with the food itself, he staff

did not eat whilst there but had a drink in the bar which was pleasant

good fish and chip bar walkable and small shop

no bar as such

wasn't a bar as such, but i saw a notice for a mini bar in the hotel, although not in the rooms

was classed as a hotel but there was no bar and i did not want to go out and was looking forward to having a drink

the bar could be better

room service was so reasonable along with mini bar ect

bar area could be bigger and a bit cosier, but that's being quite picky, the drink selection is

bar none

staff and the bar gave good wine advice

from the room to the bar and library etc i couldn't have asked for a better stay

room and clean and well equipped , restaurant / bar area all good

the lady who manned reception, the bar and the restaurant at the same time was absolutely delightful

and very professional staff a big thankyou to all especially val on reception and bar ladies great room great food what else could you ask for fabulous place

very relaxing place after a day of work with a very comfortable bar and lounge area to relax in

an absolute fabulous stay, karen the bar lady was an absolute gem, so friendly and so welcoming

evening meal in the bar and a delicious freshly cooked breakfast

had a evening meal in the bar which was fantastic and breakfast was very good

the bar and restaurant were beautifully decorated for christmas

old building with comfortable seats in the bar area

had dinner in the bar which was very fresh and tasty traditional pub food

good parking, room excellent, facilities and bar great.

clean, comfortable and reasonable price. bar staff great too

the bar snacks were a little pricey but good. that's the only bad point.

everything. brilliant that breakfast included and that theresa s a bar and dining facilities

reception a gentleman came and assured me they were just black fluff something mixed up with the laundry

exceptionally friendly staff from reception to bar and restaurant

restaurant and bar staff were excellent

very good facilities good size and well equipped room very good bar and restaurant

staff are amazing in the hotel and the bar

nice bistro bar connected to hotel

there is a restaurant and bar so everything you need is there and no real need to head out unless you are planning to do so

decor in the bar was perhaps a bit dated.

should be better staffed on reception and bar area

place is perfect if travelling through easy parking bar and nice simple rooms

was waiting for my lift to arrive in the end they had a problem and the staff let me stay in the bar nearly all day bless them

hotel - modern, extremely well appointed, great staff, amazingly comfortable beds, lovely bar and restaurant

my bed was super comfy, the restaurant and bar were both stunning and the staff were also lovely people

dogs are allowed in the reception and bar area and the staff will happily set up a breakfast table in the bar for you to have breakfast

eat there but the bar was nice and the staff were very friendly and polite

i also ate in the bar and restaurant and both meals were presented nicely and tasted fresh and delicious

had a nice dinner in the lounge bar after a pre dinner drink on the lovely terrace at the view

bar arrangement re times

great hotel, good rooms, great bar and restaurant areas.

our room was massive. the roof terrace and bar were really nice.

nice new hotel, clean modern , great food. nice bar area. yhe piano players are a nice touch

lovely, i stopped with my two year old and every staff member j met including cleaners and the bar staff were really helpful, offering to get bags from the car and warming up milk in the evening

bar staff were friendly and very efficient

we have to say that the evening meals in the bar are a little overpriced

hot very tasty, even saw the chef making the beer batter for the haddock freshly made from the bar ale

everything bar staff.check in staff.rooms parking drinks food quality good.

was very clean and comfortable ,food in the restaurant was delicious and a very comfortable bar area for a drink

parking great and secure restaurant and bar great, food lovely and not

great night sleep - soft fluffy towels - great shower - parking right outside our room - lovely bar and restaurant - brilliant

excellent breakfast and evening meal in the restaurant and enjoyed a drink in the bar in the evening

ice) and felt we were being a pain as staff were setting up for a party and were moving the bar

bar was very small but seemed to be well stocked

the bar was well stocked

would have been nice to have a bigger bar area for late evening drinks.

didn’t affect me as i don’t drink but i don’t think there was a bar as advertised on booking

bar is cosy and food is very good

the lady on reception when we arrived(maria) was so helpful and the bar staff/waiting staff were all

really nice atmosphere downstairs in the bar - warm and welcoming in the heart of

drinks in the bar are more expensive than other venues( pubs ) in the town

lack of table service in the bar for food

really nice place with atmosphere and a great bar and restaurant - staff great - location ok but a good distance from topsham but there is a bus

bar area lovely and so was the food and drinks

i was made welcome at every moment - every new face from the bar/restaurant staff to the housekeeping team

hotel, wonderful staff,very relaxing atmosphere in restaurant and bar area

the room, restaurant and bar areas were very clean, and relaxing

only small comment i would add is that the resturant in the evening felt like the snack bar during the day even table cloths would make a difference but apart from that we had an

nice and easy book in food and bar staff were good. room was very comfortable

food in terrace bar was superb

very nice location, nice rooms and the staff is awesome. bar offers the drinks for a fair price!

we had an evening meal on the first evening from the limited bar menu, but it was just right