Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns
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Summary of reviewsAnchor Inn by Greene King Inns enjoys a nearly idyllic seaside location, lauded for its proximity to the beach, coastal paths and beautiful sea views. Guests frequently characterize it as an ideal starting point for beach vacations and coastal hikes with the picturesque village setting offering easy access to local amenities and restaurants. The central village locale with breathtaking sunrises and stunning vistas of the beach and bay, further enhances its appeal.
The inn is complemented by friendly and attentive staff who contribute significantly to the overall positive experience. Guests often highlight the welcoming and professional demeanor of the staff, which enhances their stay. The breakfast receives high praise for its superb quality, variety and taste, particularly the sausages and specialty items like the three egg mushroom and ham omelette. While there are occasional mentions of slow service and minor freshness issues, the breakfast setup generally leaves a lasting positive impression.
Dinner at Anchor Inn is described as good value with hearty pub meals that include praised dishes like lasagne and local fish. The lovely beer garden with sea views adds a charming touch to the dining experience, although the food occasionally falls into the standard pub fare category and could benefit from a bit more excitement and sophistication.
Rooms at the inn are generally clean, spacious and comfortable, featuring large beds and lovely sea views. Some recent refurbishments have added to the appeal of these rooms, though a few areas do show signs of wear, such as minor maintenance issues and dated elements. Despite these drawbacks, the rooms are typically deemed comfortable and well-appointed, enhancing the overall positive experience, particularly when considering the included breakfast.
Cleanliness is mostly good with well-presented and comfortable rooms enhancing guest satisfaction. Some areas, including public spaces and furniture, need updates and occasional cleanliness lapses in bathrooms have been noted. Still, the overall sentiment towards cleanliness is positive, complemented by the friendly and helpful staff.
The beds generally receive positive feedback for being comfortable, though there are a few mentions of issues with mattress firmness and occasional creaky headboards. Most guests enjoy a cozy and restful sleeping experience.
In conclusion, while Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns could benefit from some refurbishments and updates, its exceptional location, spectacular views, friendly service and commendable breakfast offerings provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The inn strikes a compelling balance between location and value for money, making it a popular choice for those longing for a coastal getaway.
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The inn is complemented by friendly and attentive staff who contribute significantly to the overall positive experience. Guests often highlight the welcoming and professional demeanor of the staff, which enhances their stay. The breakfast receives high praise for its superb quality, variety and taste, particularly the sausages and specialty items like the three egg mushroom and ham omelette. While there are occasional mentions of slow service and minor freshness issues, the breakfast setup generally leaves a lasting positive impression.
Dinner at Anchor Inn is described as good value with hearty pub meals that include praised dishes like lasagne and local fish. The lovely beer garden with sea views adds a charming touch to the dining experience, although the food occasionally falls into the standard pub fare category and could benefit from a bit more excitement and sophistication.
Rooms at the inn are generally clean, spacious and comfortable, featuring large beds and lovely sea views. Some recent refurbishments have added to the appeal of these rooms, though a few areas do show signs of wear, such as minor maintenance issues and dated elements. Despite these drawbacks, the rooms are typically deemed comfortable and well-appointed, enhancing the overall positive experience, particularly when considering the included breakfast.
Cleanliness is mostly good with well-presented and comfortable rooms enhancing guest satisfaction. Some areas, including public spaces and furniture, need updates and occasional cleanliness lapses in bathrooms have been noted. Still, the overall sentiment towards cleanliness is positive, complemented by the friendly and helpful staff.
The beds generally receive positive feedback for being comfortable, though there are a few mentions of issues with mattress firmness and occasional creaky headboards. Most guests enjoy a cozy and restful sleeping experience.
In conclusion, while Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns could benefit from some refurbishments and updates, its exceptional location, spectacular views, friendly service and commendable breakfast offerings provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The inn strikes a compelling balance between location and value for money, making it a popular choice for those longing for a coastal getaway.
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Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns enjoys a prime location, consistently praised for its proximity to the sea, beach and coastal paths. Visitors frequently highlight the stunning sea views from their rooms and the superb vistas of the beach and bay. The hotel is ideally situated right by the seafront, making it an excellent starting point for beach vacations and coastal hikes.
Guests rave about the beautiful village setting with easy access to local amenities and restaurants, often citing the convenience of being close to the harbour and the South West Coast Path. The central village location also offers fantastic views and many reviews commend the breathtaking sunrises.
In addition to its perfect location, the hotel receives positive mentions for its friendly and helpful staff, good food in the restaurant and comfortable, well-appointed rooms. The combination of beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities and attentive service makes Anchor Inn a top choice for anyone looking to enjoy a coastal getaway.
Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns offers a breakfast experience that many guests find highly satisfying. Frequent praise highlights the excellent and stunning quality of the breakfast with terms like superb, fabulous and exceptional often used to describe the spread. Guests appreciate the variety on offer, including an excellent choice of both cooked and continental options. The taste and freshness of the food, particularly the sausages, receive accolades with some specialties like the three egg mushroom and ham omelette being heartily recommended.
Visitors also commend the pleasant and attentive staff, who contribute positively to the breakfast experience. The location of the inn complements the dining experience, making it a convenient and appealing choice for travelers.
A few reviews mention some areas for improvement, such as occasional slow service, undercooked items and some ingredients lacking freshness. Additionally, feedback includes a desire for more clarity on parking and extended breakfast hours.
Overall, the breakfast at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns generally leaves a positive impression, making it a notable aspect of the stay for most guests.
The dinner experience at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns has received a mix of feedback from guests. Many have appreciated the meal quality, often highlighting it as good value and very enjoyable with some finding the evening meals excellent and mouthwatering. The lasagne and local fish dishes have garnered particular praise. The varied menu and friendly service contribute to a pleasant dining atmosphere, enhanced by a lovely beer garden with sea views.
However, there are some criticisms, especially regarding the basic nature of the pub fare and occasional issues such as finding a bone in the sausage. While the food is mostly described as good and standard pub grub, it sometimes lacks excitement and sophistication. Concerns have also been raised about the pre-prepared nature of some dishes and insufficient support for those with allergens.
Overall, the dinner at Anchor Inn offers a generally satisfying experience, particularly for those seeking hearty pub meals in a charming seaside setting.
Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns offers a mixed but predominantly positive experience for its guests. The rooms are frequently praised for being clean, spacious and comfortable, often featuring large, cozy beds. Many visitors appreciate the lovely sea views from the rooms, which add a serene touch to their stay. Some rooms are noted for having been recently refurbished with care, contributing to an overall pleasant atmosphere.
Guests find the rooms well-appointed and good value, especially with breakfast included. However, several reviewers mention that certain rooms are starting to show signs of wear, such as tired paintwork and minor maintenance issues like squeaky floors, non-working lights and empty shower gel dispensers. Despite these drawbacks, the overall sentiment is that the rooms are decent and comfortable, making for a satisfactory stay.
The hotel's location is another highlight, offering beautiful views of the beach and the sea. Though some rooms are on the small side, they compensate for this with stunning vistas and essential amenities. In summary, while Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns could benefit from some updates and repairs, it generally provides a comfortable and pleasant experience, especially appreciated by those valuing great views and spacious accommodations.
Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns receives mixed but mostly positive reviews regarding the comfort of its beds. Several guests have highlighted the beds as extremely comfortable with numerous mentions of very comfortable and comfy beds. The beds are also described as soft and cozy by many. There are instances, however, where some guests found the mattress either too soft or too hard and a few mentioned small bed sizes. Specific issues like creaky headboards and uneven mattress dips were noted by some, but these seem to be less common concerns. Overall, the general sentiment leans towards a comfortable sleeping experience for most visitors.
Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns provides a mixed experience when it comes to cleanliness. Many guests praised the rooms for being clean, comfortable and well-presented. The hotel staff often received positive remarks for being friendly and helpful. Some rooms featured stunning beach views, which added a pleasant touch to their stay. Refurbished rooms showed clear signs of care, enhancing the overall guest experience.
However, the hotel is frequently described as needing significant updates. Public areas and certain pieces of furniture come across as tired and in need of a makeover. Stained and dirty bar/restaurant furniture, chipped paint and frayed chairs are recurring points of criticism. Bathrooms received mixed reviews; while some were clean and bright with ample toiletries, others were small, dated and occasionally not well-maintained.
Overall, while the hotel shows promise in terms of cleanliness and staff service, it is in need of substantial refurbishment to improve the guest experience fully.
The staff at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns receive consistent praise for their friendliness, efficiency and helpfulness. Guests frequently comment on feeling warmly welcomed and well-cared-for, noting the team’s cheerful and accommodating demeanor. Despite some acknowledging that the staff might be overworked, they remain attentive, professional and dedicated, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The service is described as excellent with the manager and her team particularly commended for their efforts. One can expect helpful and polite personnel throughout the day with specific mentions of efficient and obliging support during breakfast. Overall, the guest experience is significantly enhanced by the staff's positive and hard-working attitude.
Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns offers a stay that strikes a balance between location and value for money. Situated with picturesque views over the beach, the inn’s location is undeniably its standout feature. Guests repeatedly praised the scenic surroundings and the convenient proximity to the coast.
The hotel staff received commendations for their helpfulness, particularly Pippa, who went above and beyond to assist guests with dietary requirements during dinner service. Cleanliness throughout the inn was generally good, adding to a comfortable stay overall.
Breakfast at the inn was considered very good and visitors found the overall warmth of the place welcoming, especially in the colder months. Despite this, some noted that the facilities, including the bathroom and room heating system, are in need of an update as they appeared old and tired.
In summary, while the property’s facilities may benefit from some refurbishment, the unparalleled location, friendly service and good breakfast offer a pleasing enough experience that many guests found to be good value for money.
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Location
Guests rave about the beautiful village setting with easy access to local amenities and restaurants, often citing the convenience of being close to the harbour and the South West Coast Path. The central village location also offers fantastic views and many reviews commend the breathtaking sunrises.
In addition to its perfect location, the hotel receives positive mentions for its friendly and helpful staff, good food in the restaurant and comfortable, well-appointed rooms. The combination of beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities and attentive service makes Anchor Inn a top choice for anyone looking to enjoy a coastal getaway.
Breakfast
Visitors also commend the pleasant and attentive staff, who contribute positively to the breakfast experience. The location of the inn complements the dining experience, making it a convenient and appealing choice for travelers.
A few reviews mention some areas for improvement, such as occasional slow service, undercooked items and some ingredients lacking freshness. Additionally, feedback includes a desire for more clarity on parking and extended breakfast hours.
Overall, the breakfast at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns generally leaves a positive impression, making it a notable aspect of the stay for most guests.
Dinner
However, there are some criticisms, especially regarding the basic nature of the pub fare and occasional issues such as finding a bone in the sausage. While the food is mostly described as good and standard pub grub, it sometimes lacks excitement and sophistication. Concerns have also been raised about the pre-prepared nature of some dishes and insufficient support for those with allergens.
Overall, the dinner at Anchor Inn offers a generally satisfying experience, particularly for those seeking hearty pub meals in a charming seaside setting.
Rooms
Guests find the rooms well-appointed and good value, especially with breakfast included. However, several reviewers mention that certain rooms are starting to show signs of wear, such as tired paintwork and minor maintenance issues like squeaky floors, non-working lights and empty shower gel dispensers. Despite these drawbacks, the overall sentiment is that the rooms are decent and comfortable, making for a satisfactory stay.
The hotel's location is another highlight, offering beautiful views of the beach and the sea. Though some rooms are on the small side, they compensate for this with stunning vistas and essential amenities. In summary, while Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns could benefit from some updates and repairs, it generally provides a comfortable and pleasant experience, especially appreciated by those valuing great views and spacious accommodations.
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Cleanliness
However, the hotel is frequently described as needing significant updates. Public areas and certain pieces of furniture come across as tired and in need of a makeover. Stained and dirty bar/restaurant furniture, chipped paint and frayed chairs are recurring points of criticism. Bathrooms received mixed reviews; while some were clean and bright with ample toiletries, others were small, dated and occasionally not well-maintained.
Overall, while the hotel shows promise in terms of cleanliness and staff service, it is in need of substantial refurbishment to improve the guest experience fully.
Staff
3 Star
The hotel staff received commendations for their helpfulness, particularly Pippa, who went above and beyond to assist guests with dietary requirements during dinner service. Cleanliness throughout the inn was generally good, adding to a comfortable stay overall.
Breakfast at the inn was considered very good and visitors found the overall warmth of the place welcoming, especially in the colder months. Despite this, some noted that the facilities, including the bathroom and room heating system, are in need of an update as they appeared old and tired.
In summary, while the property’s facilities may benefit from some refurbishment, the unparalleled location, friendly service and good breakfast offer a pleasing enough experience that many guests found to be good value for money.
No, Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns.
No, Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns.
No, Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns doesn't have a gym.
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