Bath House Hotel

In 2019 I stayed opposite this hotel and wondered a lot about it as it is at the end of a dilapidated Victorian terrace. Nothing much had changed in 2023. The inside is clean but still features Covid signs and the lift is a scissor gate type from the 1930s smelling of old museums. But it’s reasonably priced, the room was huge, fairly newly decorated, beds comfy and breakfast freshly cooked and good choice. This hotel has survived where grander one’s in Ilfracombe are now shut. Malcolm and his staff soon sorted out any requests we had for towels sheets and Tv to be tuned. Accessed by steps on both sides from street and carpark.

We had an excellent stay. When we arrived the parking was a bit tight and the receptionist came out and moved her own car so we could fit in the space - all the staff were brilliant, friendly and went over and beyond. Our first impressions when we arrived outside weren’t great, I’ll admit. But it just got better and better. Our room was clean, spacious, comfortable and quiet, with a bath and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast was freshly cooked each morning and of a good quality. Ignore the negative comments and book this hotel, it is exceptional value for money and in a brilliant location.

I have just stayed for 2 nights on a business trip and could not fault the accommodation or breakfast. One of the softest and most comfortable beds I’ve been in away (even went bed earlier to milk the experience), the breakfast both mornings was of great quality with outstanding customer service. I have already informed the Mrs I wish to bring here down to this region of the UK and this’ll be where we’ll stay. The area around is fantastic too, hence the wish to return to such a nice hotel and area. Lidl - 2/3 minute walk from the hotel Wetherspoons - 8/10 minute walk from the hotel Gym & swimming pool - 5 minute drive from the hotel Small beach/bay - 5 minute drive from the hotel

Stayed here for two nights, which was enough. Our room was ok, but the bathroom was small and the shower attachment wouldn’t stay in the correct position, thus making it difficult to use, also the towels weren’t replaced on our second day? The “saving grace” was the breakfast, which was very good and served by a friendly member of staff. The only downside was you had to specify a time to eat, which was quite regimented. Overall the hotel was quite shabby, especially the outside - we won’t be back.

The window was so dirty with large dollops of seagull poo , toilet was black under the rim, it took 3 wet wipes to clean, base of taps dirty and could do with a good clean, room not cleaned in the 2 weeks we were there nor was the bathroom cleaned in that time. TV was a bit hit and miss so gave up in the end, we were on the third floor so had to run shower for 15 mins to get hot water, room very hot but was told on the last day we could have had a fan!! Stephen was brilliant, the place would go to pot if it wasn't for her. On the plus side the breakfast was brilliant. The parking is awful so can be expensive to stay there. Personally I wouldn't go and stay there again but that's my opinion