Guest Reviews & Comments
The Dorchester Guest House near Barnstaple: Barnstaple Hotels
1 Mature couple - 31/07/08	90%
Good Points: Nicce and friendly
Bad Points: expected a small bar with it being licensed,
Further Comments: lovely guset house but personally prefer to stay in hotel,were there is more opportunity to socialise with other guests,
2 Mature couple - 30/06/08	100%
Good Points: We were able to reserve a parking space when we made our reservations, we were made welcome from the moment we arrived and throughout our stay, nothing was too much of a problem.
Bad Points: No bad points
Further Comments: When we arrived we were immediately made welcome by Nicky and was offered some tea, a copy of the weather forecast was made available, the accommodation was very good, and Nicky also arranged for us to receive a free bottle of wine at a very nice restaurant. In all we had an excellent stay, thank you.
3 Young couple - 22/06/08	90%
Good Points: very clean and friendly. good choice for breakfast food very nice.good location.good size room and en suite. we were made to feel very welcome. nice lcd television and dvd player.
Bad Points: no iron or ironing board in room.
Further Comments: very comfortable and a most enjoyable stay.
4 Mature couple - 27/05/08	100%
Good Points: Lovely bright clean room with a decent sized en-suite, containing a double shower. Very tastefully decorated throughout the house.
Bad Points: Nothing to dislike.
Further Comments: We were not disappointed with any aspect of our stay. Our room was delighful and spotlessly clean with a spacious en-suite. It was nice to have a settee in the room, where we could sit and read and watch TV. We were greeted with a pot of tea, despite there being tea making facilities in the room, which was a nice touch. There was a good choice at breakfast and we could choose the time to eat, so made the most of a lie in. We would definitely return if we visit Ilfracombe in the future. Thanks to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
5 Mature couple - 07/05/08	90%
Good Points: We were made very welcome on our arrival and the friendliness continued throughout our stay.
Bad Points: I cannot think of any bad points.
Further Comments: A thoroughly enjoyable visit.
6 Mature couple - 01/03/08	100%
Good Points: Beautifully restored victorian house, delightful spacious/clean room.
Further Comments: Very satisfied with our stay. Friendly, helpful hosts with lots of useful information about the area.
7 Mature couple - 08/11/07	100%
Good Points: Everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Further Comments: Very clean and friendly place to stay
8 Mature couple - 08/11/07	100%
Good Points: Everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Further Comments: Very clean and friendly place to stay
9 Mature couple - 29/10/07	100%
Good Points: We were made to feel very welcome. Nicky was really friendly and able to give helpful advice about the local area. It was very clean, and no set time to have breakfast was really nice, we chose a time convenient for us. Location was good too.
Further Comments: This was a lovely guest house, we were greeted by first name when we arrived and made to feel very welcome. The room was very clean comfortable and nicely presented. We were able to choose a convenient time for us to eat breakfast, which was nice, and breakfast was really good quality. The lacation was good (approx 10min walk to town) although a very hilly area generally (so being fit is a definate advantage!!). We would definately look at booking here again, and will recommend to friends too. Mrs N Edwards was a lovely host.
10 Mature couple - 29/10/07	100%
Good Points: We were made to feel very welcome. Nicky was really friendly and able to give helpful advice about the local area. It was very clean, and no set time to have breakfast was really nice, we chose a time convenient for us. Location was good too.
Further Comments: This was a lovely guest house, we were greeted by first name when we arrived and made to feel very welcome. The room was very clean comfortable and nicely presented. We were able to choose a convenient time for us to eat breakfast, which was nice, and breakfast was really good quality. The lacation was good (approx 10min walk to town) although a very hilly area generally (so being fit is a definate advantage!!). We would definately look at booking here again, and will recommend to friends too. Mrs N Edwards was a lovely host.
11 Family with young children - 26/09/07	100%
Good Points: The room was very spacious and was very clean. The breakfast was marvellous too.
Further Comments: Very friendly, clean hotel and for a good price. We can't wait to return next year.
12 Family with young children - 26/09/07	100%
Good Points: The room was very spacious and was very clean. The breakfast was marvellous too.
Further Comments: Very friendly, clean hotel and for a good price. We can't wait to return next year.
13 Mature couple - 09/07/07	100%
Good Points: We were made especially welcome. The room was very clean and facilities were spot on. The proprietor even supplied some bubbly for our anniversary - what a lovely touch!
Bad Points: The en-suite was a tiny bit cramped but nevertheless exceptionally clean. Car parking was challenging when all bays were occupied!
Further Comments: Situated on the main road into Ilfracombe, the Dorchester is walking distance to the town. (We would highly recommend the Ilfracombe Tandoori for eating!!!) The breakfast was exemplary - even though the weather was appalling!!! C'est la vie
14 Mature couple - 09/07/07	100%
Good Points: We were made especially welcome. The room was very clean and facilities were spot on. The proprietor even supplied some bubbly for our anniversary - what a lovely touch!
Bad Points: The en-suite was a tiny bit cramped but nevertheless exceptionally clean. Car parking was challenging when all bays were occupied!
Further Comments: Situated on the main road into Ilfracombe, the Dorchester is walking distance to the town. (We would highly recommend the Ilfracombe Tandoori for eating!!!) The breakfast was exemplary - even though the weather was appalling!!! C'est la vie
15 Young couple - 09/07/07	90%
Good Points: The room was light and airy and clean with good facilities.
Further Comments: The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They made us feel very welcome and were ready with any information we required. The breakfast which was included was fantastic and I was even offered a vegetarian option which you do not often come across. Thanks for a lovely break.
16 Young couple - 09/07/07	90%
Good Points: The room was light and airy and clean with good facilities.
Further Comments: The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They made us feel very welcome and were ready with any information we required. The breakfast which was included was fantastic and I was even offered a vegetarian option which you do not often come across. Thanks for a lovely break.
If you are unable to book a room at The Dorchester Guest House then the nearest UK hotels around the Ilfracombe area are: Sea Breeze House Review, : Westaway Review, : Bath House Hotel Review,