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Jon
Wells, United Kingdom

Great location to visit clovelly

Review of Red Lion Hotel
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Sept 2024via mobile
Parking very efficient meet and greet person very helpful . You can use the Land Rover to ride up and down free of charge for guests . pleasant room with sea harbour view . Restaurant food well presented and high standard . Breakfast start not till 830am not so good for an early start for walkers . Outside areas need improving. Recycling bins near caused a problem with wasps .
Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Sept 2024
Dear Jon

Thank you for your review, we're very happy you enjoyed your stay and our amazing restaurant.

Kind regards

Richard Gibbs
General Manager
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    Reviewed 10 September 2024

    Amazing 3 days - nothing was to much for the wonderful staff, the rooms were fabulous and we can’t thank the manager Richard enough for arranging a room move to room 5 for my birthday best views ever .. and Prosecco and chocolates. Food was sooo good -
    restaurant or bar …we will certainly be back soon.

    Room tip: comfy shoes for the cobbled roads
    Date of stay: September 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Thank Jo A
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    The Manager, Other at Red Lion Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 10 September 2024

    Dear Jo

    It was my absolute pleasure!! Myself and all the staff really enjoyed your company during your stay, and we're delighted all the little touches added up to an unforgettable birthday visit! We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon!

    Kind regards

    Richard Gibbs
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    Reviewed 5 September 2024

    We stayed at the Red Lion for 3 nights to enjoy exploring the local area and coastal path.

    We had a lovely room looking straight out to sea and as we had morning tides were able to enjoy the wonderful sound of the waves.

    The standard of the food in the Harbour restaurant was exceptional and we loved every mouthful, the menu was exciting and the food presentation sensational!

    Lovely staff throughout the hotel made for a warm friendly and relaxing stay.

    Clovelly village is delightful and the surrounding area made for some wonderful walking, enjoying a combination of coast, woodland and meadows.

    We would highly recommend a stay at the Red Lion!

    Date of stay: September 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    The Manager, Other at Red Lion Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2024

    Dear Alexandra

    Thank you so much for your kind words, it is indeed a balancing act juggling the 1000's of daily visitors with the nuts and bolts of intimate fine dining, so it's heartwarming when our efforts are commented on, we strive to be the best we possibly can be each and every day, to make every guest's experience as wonderful as your, we very much look forward to welcoming you back the Red Lion Hotel.

    Kind regards

    Richard Gibbs
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    Reviewed 5 September 2024 via mobile

    Excellent location for anyone walking the South West Coastal Path

    We stayed for 3 nights at the Red Lion. The rooms were super clean and we really liked the suggestion of no clean in exchange for a £5 voucher which can easily be knocked off your final bill.
    The parking is at a premium due to the location and hats off to the hotel who organised this exceptionally. Special thanks for the lady who served us breakfast for 2 out of the 3 days we were there, Prompt order taking, efficient service and Thank you to the chef for 3 delicious breakfasts.

    We ate in the snug bar and the dinner was fine. The service from Callum was really good. Thank you.

    To give a 5 rating we would suggest dressing gowns in the rooms and re consider the pricing of the menu. £40 for a sirloin and £30 for chicken without extra accompaniments was something we couldn’t justify. Instead we travelled to Hartland to the Anchor where we had delicious steaks for £22.

    The cups in the room were really nice! We gave direct feedback re the toilet seat at check out.

    All in all location is everything with this hotel and fantastic that you get the Landrover service and entrance to Clovelly all included with your hotel stay.

    Room tip: Don’t worry about parking it’s really well managed
    Date of stay: September 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    Thank Annette A
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    The Manager, Other at Red Lion Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2024

    Dear Annette

    Many thanks for your great feedback, we offer two very different dining options to cater for every budget, we're so happy you had such a relaxing and pleasant stay, we look forward to welcoming you back!

    Kind Regards


    Richard Gibbs
    General Manager

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    Reviewed 1 September 2024 via mobile

    We stayed here for one night last night after aborting our second night's stay at the New Inn because it was so dreadful!

    The staff at the Red Lion couldn't have been any more helpful in accommodating us and our two Border Terriers at the last minute as my husband was involved in the regatta so going home wasn't an option.

    For just an extra £40 over the cost of the New Inn we had a beautiful room, that was clean, fresh, welcoming, with premium tea, coffee and hot chocolate, a lovely little hamper for the doggos and a fabulous view of the harbour.

    We ate in the snug bar as we didn't want to leave the dogs in the room and the food was delicious.

    Travel up and down the hill to the visitor centre in the Land Rover is free, or complementary parking is available, so no lugging your bags down and back up the hill like you need to at the New Inn.

    All in all, we definitely recommend the New Inn and will be back again for next year's regatta.

    Date of stay: August 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    Thank Helen N
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    The Manager, Other at Red Lion Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 2 September 2024

    Hi Helen

    It was our absolute pleasure to make you and the puppies so comfortable, we love making people (and doggos!) relaxed and happy no matter how crazy busy we are, we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Oh you may want to edit the last line of your review......

    Kind regards


    Richard Gibbs
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    Reviewed 10 August 2024 via mobile

    Absolutely perfect! The location is stunning and so peaceful, the room was spotless and spacious with an amazing sea view! The food in the harbour restaurant was delicious! Drink wise they have a great choice of local beers and ciders! The staff were great and so friendly they made us feel so welcome! In fact we enjoyed our stay so much we stayed an extra night! Richard and his team do a wonderful job and it was down to the experience we had that we chose to stay longer! We are looking to return in a couple of months we enjoyed our stay that much!

    Date of stay: August 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    Thank Kevin G
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    The Manager, Other at Red Lion Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 11 August 2024

    Dear Kevin


    What can we say....it was the most fun hosting you both at The Red Lion, we are so happy you had the best time, and everything "went to plan".....the fact you chose to stay another night on the back of our friendliness and service only confirms what we strive for each and every day, the best location, the best food and quite simply the best staff!! We are already looking forward to you both returning so we can do it all again!

    Kind regards

    Richard Gibbs
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