The Belmont

The Belmont run by Linda and Des offers a really good insight into what makes for a good hotel. All the important things are done well, for example, great freshly cooked breakfast and an excellent buffet of cereals, toast croissants etc. Our room was well appointed, plenty of storage, nice bathroom with a bath. Nice views of the church and the sea in the distance. A few interesting differences from the norm…. Having your room cleaned every day, towels changed, bed made is not available. You might think “this is poor service” but why? Do you need fresh towels every day, can’t you make your own bed, and how nice not to feel you have to tidy up to allow the room to be cleaned. The hotel foyer runs an honesty box for just about anything you need or want. Drinks, coffee/tea (also available in your room), toiletries, shoes, yes even shoes! A lovely garden area with a good sized pool, plenty of seating and even a BBQ area! Over 18 years, Linda has worked out what works and what doesn’t. Sandwiches are available at lunchtime, if you happen to be around or arriving early. No evening meals but most people eat out at the many restaurants less than 1/2 mile away. Why make life complicated? No need. Off street parking is a real benefit. If you have children or pets, this is not the choice for you. If like us, you want quiet, calm , no screeching or yapping then you will enjoy this setting. One important thing, Linda and Des know what makes their life work, they also know what the vast majority of guests want. The offering may be different but if you ‘go with the flow’ and enjoy someone working their socks off the make your stay a friendly, relaxing event, then the Belmont is definitely worth a look.

No room service and when we asked to replace shower gel, we had to purchase it direct from reception for a £1! Even asking for more tea bags, we were made to feel awful for even asking! Ok if you want to to stay in a 1950’s B&B but times have changed!

A few of us friends booked the Belmont for a couple of days catch up. Brilliant hotel. So in touch with the residents. Everything catered for. The beds were soooo comfy and the breakfast delicious!! Linda and Des were so caring and thoughtful. Will most definitely recommend to friends and return next year!

This is not a Hotel really, it’s more a home from home, you are welcomed on arrival, shown around, have a table allocated for breakfast so no fuss in the mornings, you are shown your room, extremely comfortable and well furnished, no staff visit your room unless requested so no hurry to go out each day Breakfast is a delight, superbly cooked and served, the gorgeous bar, the useful Boots items for sale in the foyer in case you run have out, the whole place is a welcoming restful delight close to the beach lift and with a car park. We visited years ago, will be back, have already recommended to friends.

TERRIBLE POOLl area so disappointing Algi spots over the pool broken tiles and faded peeling pain and weeds very neglected and disappointed we thought we would just lie on the loungers but they were full of flies and cobwebs nobody went near it The only other seating area was overlooking the car park Would never had booked it if I had seen the actual photos

A most enjoyable and comfortable stay with an excellent breakfast. Linda and Des were great hosts, always on hand to answer questions etc. Location was perfect, close to the old village, cliff top walk, cliff lift (just £1 return) and beach promenade.