Breaks In Burgh Island – Burgh Island Hotels
Posted December 15, 2009 by BookingBuddy
You don’t need to go too far to escape to paradise, only as far as the coast of Devon. The tiny spit of land known as Burgh Island is less than a mile from the mainland, and easily accessible by foot during low tide. Despite its proximity, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a quieter, more elegant age during your stay there, away from the trappings of modern life.
Stay
Burgh Island Hotel – This sprawling hotel has been carefully restored to its original Art Deco glamour. The rooms – with names like Josephine Baker, Noel Coward and Gertie Lawrence – allude to the many illustrious guests who have left their mark on the place. Each room has been decorated in authentic 1930 style, with gorgeous unique features offering a strong dash of individuality to each one. It’s easy to imagine yourself being a fabulously witty Art Deco era ‘personality’ while lounging around among the plush silk and velvet furnishings. Room rates start at around £300 per night per night.
Play
The Mermaid Pool – Relax and have a splash around this seawater rock pool and pretend you’re a mythical mermaid. The rocks ringing it protect the pool from the rougher tides of the sea nearby, and help keep the water warm and clear. The newly restored wooden diving deck offers opportunities for fun and games, or just sit and admire the sea creatures which make the pool their home.
Eat
The Pilchard Inn – Run by the Burgh Island Hotel, this ancient smugglers’ inn offers a more informal dining experience compared to the black tie atmosphere of the hotel’s restaurant. The food itself is as elegant as that served in the main restaurant, except you won’t feel out of place here if you happen to be in jeans and a t-shirt. The majority of ingredients come from a twenty-mile radius of the island, with seafood and local game playing a starring role. The winter menu features luscious Bigbury Bay oysters, juicy duck breast, and vividly pink organic salmon.
Stay
Burgh Island Hotel – This sprawling hotel has been carefully restored to its original Art Deco glamour. The rooms – with names like Josephine Baker, Noel Coward and Gertie Lawrence – allude to the many illustrious guests who have left their mark on the place. Each room has been decorated in authentic 1930 style, with gorgeous unique features offering a strong dash of individuality to each one. It’s easy to imagine yourself being a fabulously witty Art Deco era ‘personality’ while lounging around among the plush silk and velvet furnishings. Room rates start at around £300 per night per night.
Play
The Mermaid Pool – Relax and have a splash around this seawater rock pool and pretend you’re a mythical mermaid. The rocks ringing it protect the pool from the rougher tides of the sea nearby, and help keep the water warm and clear. The newly restored wooden diving deck offers opportunities for fun and games, or just sit and admire the sea creatures which make the pool their home.
Eat
The Pilchard Inn – Run by the Burgh Island Hotel, this ancient smugglers’ inn offers a more informal dining experience compared to the black tie atmosphere of the hotel’s restaurant. The food itself is as elegant as that served in the main restaurant, except you won’t feel out of place here if you happen to be in jeans and a t-shirt. The majority of ingredients come from a twenty-mile radius of the island, with seafood and local game playing a starring role. The winter menu features luscious Bigbury Bay oysters, juicy duck breast, and vividly pink organic salmon.
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