In a nutshell: Natural beauty Devonian Riviera –Plates, breakfast buffet and champagne Endless great ingredients for the flute.
Neighborhood
The exclusive, shiplike town of Salcombe - but no slapping on the wealthy port itself. The Beach Club sits on a small bay known as South Sands, two bays down him from Salcombe Proper. There are forested bluffs on either side, with some real estate developments to look up to and a quaint chapel-like cafe on the sand.
Drive to the hotel's spacious gated car park and walk freely to the bay next door. Better yet, catch a small local ferry from there to the town of Salcombe. (Kids love riding the blue ferry tractor out into the bay.) From Salcomb, you can take another ferry north to Kingsbridge, another nearby town. But really, South Sands has everything you need for a long, lazy weekend in the sun. Soft sand to stretch your towel on, cool water to take a dip in, and several non-hotel eateries within walking distance.
South Sands is pristine Biscuit Beach
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Atmosphere
Polo shirts, navy stripes, crisp chinos and jumper-tied: a hotel that feels like it needs to be completely rebranded as a sophisticated, boat-ready yacht clubber. round shoulders. (Luckily, Salcombe has a High Street that has it all: Jules, White Stuff, and Jack Wills.) Never pretentious, but with the hotel's bright, light-filled wicker accents. The stylish interior invites you to dress up and go out for dinner. The deck is deliciously glamorous as you dine on seafood while the South Coast breeze blows through your hair. The spa aspect means it's very chilled, with blissful guests walking around in robes and slippers.
Beds and baths
Beach house style that guest room is classic. Off-white and butterscotch shades bring sand and shells out. Retro art prints cluster on the walls, featuring everything from high seas ships to vintage bathing beauties via lighthouses and whales. A power shower in the sparkling terrazzo-tiled bathroom will blow away the rest of a day spent at the beach. The hotel's wide shape means plenty of people have sea views, best seen from the cozy wooden deck balcony, where you can hear the waves from your bed as you slide open the French windows.
Natural Light Spa
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Dining and Drinks
This is one of the highlights of the Harbor Beach Club. From the moment you sit down for breakfast, you can feel the excellence of the food. Enjoy a curated buffet of eggs benedict and avocado toast, freshly baked warm pastries, fresh juices, Greek yogurt and fruit. Seafood is everything at night. Don't miss the locally caught lobster and crab. County Lime Bay sings along with her sparkling wine. All generously and talentedly presented (in hospitality. In 2022. We know.) by staff who are almost eerily cheerful and seem to love their job. Left over sarcomgin and fever tree tonic are a bonus.
Public Areas
Chalet-style hotel wraps around upper decks and lower patios. The latter is drenched in soft blond sand for a true beach club feel. Here you'll find deck chairs, cushioned sofas, and plush sun loungers in a haven just steps away from the beach itself (you'll have to cross a quiet road to reach the South Sands). . The lobby winds down into a bar that leads to a delightful, light-filled restaurant. This means you can drift from the patio to the deck to dinner to a nightcap on the lazy river in luxury. Don't miss the spa, pale jade tiled pool, bubbling whirlpool, sauna, steam room and long, wide windowed hall with long wooden decks where you can cool off in the fresh air. Treatments start at £65 for a 30-minute leg and foot massage (or mini facial), which includes a body treatment using the Temple Spa line of essential oils.
Glass-fronted dining deck has a yacht feel
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Nuts and Bolts
Rooms: 50
Prizes: Carafe of local gin, tonic water. Access to spa.
Wi-Fi: Free.
Additional Charges: N/A
Accessible Access: There are only 2 accessible rooms.
Pet Policy: No pets other than guide dogs.
Conclusion
Pros: Close to the beach.
Worst case scenario: Getting in and out of Salcombe can be time consuming along narrow country roads and coastal roads.
Audience: Stylish people who love beach life, seafood and spa comforts.
Not suitable for: Teenagers - there isn't enough to satisfy them around here.
From Instagram: The restaurant's sundeck during golden hour.
Room rate: Double from £259 per night, B&B.
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harborhotels.co.uk/harbour-beach-club
