The Woodlands Hotel
The Woodlands Hotel descritpion
On Devon’s Jurassic Coast, The Woodlands Hotel offers high-quality accommodation 6 minutes’ walk from Sidmouth seafront. With its own spacious restaurant, bar and attractive garden, Woodlands provides free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite facilities, with a bath or shower.
A full English breakfast is served each morning. The restaurant, conservatory and bar provide pleasant surroundings to enjoy evening meals or a real Devon cream tea.
The Woodlands Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the town centre, Sidmouth Museum and Manor Park. Exmouth is around 10 miles down the coast, and the cathedral city of Exeter is just a 30-minute drive.
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Facilities of The Woodlands Hotel
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Shuttle Service (surcharge) | Baggage Storage
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Woodlands Hotel
Review 1：A couple of small things in room 17: the flickering green light on the skirting board, and the second-rate shower
Review 2：What a wonderful building, full of historical charm and quirkiness but with every modern facility. Simply amazing architectural details Good food (my delight was the double yolk egg for breakfast, from their own hens), lovely hosts, comfy rooms
Review 3：Every thing was fine so no bad experience.
Review 4：Good location. Lovely garden. Very quiet. Nice restaurant serving an excellent breakfast eggs supplied by their own chickens. Room was large and the en suite had a very good shower.
Review 5：The owners have done a wonderful job in bringing this important and elegant building to life. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. Very spacious room.
Review 6：Warm hospitality of the owners, we were truly guests rather than just "customers"! Very comfortable room opening on to attractive garden.
Review 7：Be aware there are several small flights of stairs and small corridors to negotiate to some of the rooms.
Review 8：Lovely Old building where owners and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Location is perfect to seafront, town centre and buses.
Review 9：The room was very spacious and comfortable and the décor throughout the hotel was lovely and very welcoming. The owners were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Review 10：Nothing to dislike!!
Review 11：Very friendly staff/owners, very clean and comfortable and nothing was too much trouble!. The food was excellent and as a woman on her own I couldn't have felt more comfortable. It was as near to feeling like home as you could get for staying in a hotel... Couldn't fault anything. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends!!. A*
Review 12：Superb! Loved everything about this hotel. Such a relaxing stress free stay! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful garden to relax in. Excellent breakfast. Free parking on site.
Review 13：We had a wonderful stay at the Woodlands, the hosts Dan and Megan were excellent and the location was tremendous. It is a very family oriented and the gardens are fantastic.
Review 14：would have preferred more space in the bathroom, but perfectly adequate with lots of hot water
Review 15：very friendly, very accommodating thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the folk week
Review 16：Nothing.
Review 17：Made to feel like 'part of the family'. Collected/chose our eggs for breakfast from the family's chickens. Nothing was too much trouble, and excellent advice from Dan about fabulous places to eat and drink in the town.
Review 18：We would have preferred it if the shower had been a little higher.
Review 19：This was a lovely, quirky, listed building with a pleasant atmosphere. Our room had a balcony overlooking the garden. The on site parking was very useful.
Review 20：light on landing was too sensitive to movement came on when turning in bed!!! Dan promised to look into it.h Was a little too quiet in evenings when we stayed.
Review 21：Very friendly family and staff couldn't do enough for you. Decor was really lovely .and very clean
Review 22：The outside of the hotel looks rather quirky but inside it is quite different.Work was being done on the roof so there was some noise, but the manager was keen to make sure we were not too disturbed by it. Wi Fi did not work in the bedroom.
Review 23：The location was good being close to the town and beach. The manager was friendly and helpful. The room clean and spacious.
Review 24：Nothing!
Review 25：The room was comfortable and perfect for us and our 4 month old son. The added bonus of the honesty bar is great plus the owners were fantastic and went above and beyond for us, looking after out son whilst we enjoyed the delicious breakfast! We will definitely go back.
Review 26：There was nothing we didn't like.
Review 27：Our room was lovely, spacious and light. The owners really friendly and welcoming. The breakfast awesome if you like a full english!!!
Review 28：Room a little cramped but had option to upgrade for relatively small extra cost. Initially seemed a bit pricey but really quite good value given that it is mid summer in a seaside resort.
Review 29：Friendly & informal staff attitude. Lovely breakfast. Nice garden.
Review 30：As A regular in hotels often for a one night stay, this hotel is above what I consider as 2 star. The service and lounge area with relaxing garden enhanced my stay. If you want a few days away in Sidmouth do not ignore this hotel in your search. I shall be back
Review 31：room of poor quality and no wifi. Overpriced for standard of room. Although there were some larger, higher standard rooms within the hotel.
Review 32：very clean, very friendly, nice breakfast. Good location.
Review 33：The evening meals offered were not to my taste but having said that ,I prefer to eat out and explore the area,anyway.
Review 34：A family run business, VERY relaxed and everyone made you feel very welcome. Beautiful ,old building, with lots of history,very clean. My dog Dudley was made to feel one of the family. Ideal location as near to the town but not right on the sea front.
Review 35：Nice hotel run by friendly folks. Close to Sidmouth and the Seafront. The room was comfortable, and well furnished. We had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel, the meals were wonderful! We will definitely stay again!
Review 36：Hotel is perfectly situated for a short stroll to the promenade for my 84 year old mum. Downstairs room with doors opening onto the patio area. Very friendly feel about the place.
Review 37：The location was very good, within easy walking distance to sea front and town. The food was excellent as was the hospitality - nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend!
Review 38：Very welcoming on arrival we were offered another room if we did'nt like the one we were taken to. Interior very nice comfortable and homely, breakfast was varied and well cooked would definately stay again.
Review 39：Booked on a whim at random, 2 adults & a solid tall 15 year old in 2 rooms. very laid back feeling, but every thing was very organised.liked the call to see if we'd like a four poster bed.excellent presentation, value & location. ticked all our boxes, will return.
Review 40：When I booked I hadn't realised that it was dog friendly as my husband is allergic to them. However due to the cleanliness and segregation of dogs to certain downstairs rooms it didn't present any problems. This would not put me off staying there again I would just have to make sure I had an upstairs room.
Review 41：Very friendly hosts and staff. Spacious and spotless bedroom and bathroom. Extremely comfortable bed. Delightful breakfast.
Review 42：Welcoming. Upgrade to double room, Focused on our needs. Comfortable rooms, interesting building with sitting and conservatory area and good breakfasts.
Review 43：Nothing to dislike - everything 'spot on'.l
Review 44：We enjoyed everything during our stay at Woodlands Hotel. A very pleasant surprise! Rooms, decor, gardens - all excellent!
Review 45：A hotel where one can relax. The (standard) room we had was clean, fresh and comfortable. The manager and staff friendly and courteous. If we were to be in the area again we would hesitate in choosing the Woodlands Hotel.
Review 46：It was relaxing, the food and everything were excellent. The manager and his wife were attentive and friendly and were constantly checking if we had everything we needed. Great Stay.
Review 47：I enjoyed it all - nothing to dislike
Review 48：The linen / towels - good quality Very friendly The reception area is very tastefully decorated and love the tartan carpet.
Review 49：No grab rails or handholds on or over bath, which would have been helpful for getting in or out of bath. No emergency call facility in bathroom. Bathroom door difficult to latch properly, owner assured us this would be seen to.
Review 50：Good comfortable large warm double room with good hanging space. Freshly decorated. Comfy bed. Quiet location, and easy short walk to town centre. Well placed for road routes out of Sidmouth if exploring other areas. Excellent breakfasts with prompt service. Owners always helpful at reception. Parking space fine.
Review 51：On the first night the room was a bit too cold, but it was soon sorted (central heating timing issue). The shower (unit) was renewed on 2nd day (reported defective by the maid, not us), but the shower rail was broken & the curtain was totally inadequate. Overpriced for it's location as superior room priced same as sea-view rooms in other seafront hotels.
Review 52：The staff, their friendliness. A real home from home. Comfort of the bed, excellent - good night's sleep. Size of room very generous proportions. WiFi available, Off road parking, Pet friendly, all plus points. Excellent evening meal reasonably priced.
Review 53：Thought hard but couldn't find anything worth mentioning
Review 54：Good room, good shower,good bed, good food, I could go on. Dan and Megan deserve to do well as they are excellent hosts, and what can I say about Barry! What a mover, long May he reign A great holiday
Review 55：Nothing
Review 56：The breakfast was first class and could not have been better.The room was good and well cleaned although we mentioned that a wet-room would be helpful for the elderly visitors. Megan and Dan were extremely helpful at all times and worked hard to make all visitors comfortable.
Review 57：A room facing the garden would have been better for sleep than our room facing the road. So next time I will book direct with the hotel to discuss room availability.
Review 58：The owner helped with parking and provided water and sponge so I could remove gull droppings. Our bathroom had a real bath. Great when you have been walking the coastal path.
Review 59：Nothing significantly wrong. Little restricted re menu but understandable in hotel of this size. Difficult parking but this cannot be avoided. Owner makes sure space for clients.
Review 60：Friendly staff and atmosphere Good standard accomodation Welcomed dog Easy access to town and seafront Good quality food Reasonable prices Good value for money Would return again. Recommend this hotel.
Review 61：Breakfast! Not the best. Tasted reheated.
Review 62：The room was comfortable, bright and clean. Loved the large bottles of toiletries! They were lovely. Dan and Megan were welcoming and friendly.
Review 63：The overall friendliness of the staff, great food and room. Very relaxing atmosphere, just right to wind down. Will definitely be going back next year
Review 64：The Woodlands is a quirky property ( in a nice way) run with style by Megan, Dan and family. Service was efficient and the food was good in the dining room. When a tyre blew out on our car, Dan helped us to get it repaired on a Saturday morning - many thanks. Congrats on completing your first year at the hotel!
Review 65：I had a single room which whilst being very clean and having it's own shower en suite was just a little bit small.
Review 66：The owners, Dan and Megan, were excellent hosts and did their best to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Review 67：Nothing comes to mind that could be described as being what we didn't like.
Review 68：The friendliness of all connected to the hotel. The food was excellent and offered in sensible portions. we find that most restaurants give such large portions that it puts one off the meal.
Review 69：Lovely family run hotel, very welcoming and friendly. We loved the building with its narrow staircases and galleried hallway. The bedroom was quiet and comfortable and the food excellent. The public rooms were nicely furnished and although we didn't use the garden it looked inviting. Will definitely return, possibly with the rest of the family.
Review 70：Lovely room and comfortable bed, great breakfast, received a lovely welcome too.
Review 71：Room was lovely, but was cold when we arrived each day we stayed and took a while to warm up.
Review 72：Very friendly staff, very helpful staff
Review 73：Quoted £90 for night by booking.com charged £110 by hotel
Review 74：Atmosphere
Review 75：Nice welcome from owner. Lovely comfortable bedroom.Pleasant and helpful breakfast waiter.
Review 76：Friendly owners, comfortable room, super breakfast selection. Very handy for town centre
Review 77：Friendliness
Review 78：Very welcoming & helpful. Room clean & comfortable. Food tasty & well presented.
Review 79：Friendly, welcoming staff and a great location, just a few minutes walk to the seafront. I would definitely stay here again.
Review 80：plenty of good food, comfortable beds and great hospitality.
Review 81：No Lift Morning papers not offered
Review 82：Friendly owners Nice rooms
Review 83：Friendly owners and great breakfast I look forward to staying again.
Review 84：Have stayed at the Woodlands before. Great location. Delightful family run hotel
Review 85：Squeeky bed....but comfy
Review 86：Everything about the place was faultless and lovely staff
Review 87：We enjoyed everything about Woodlands. Lovely room,lovely friendly hosts and excellent breakfast. A very relaxing place to stay.
Review 88：Good base to explore the Jurassic coast and close to Exeter. Friendly staff made for a relaxed visit
Review 89：Friendly staff Good food Nice lounge Clean
Review 90：Very friendly, comfortable small hotel.
Review 91：The owners / staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs. the house was full of character.
Review 92：The honesty bar, enabling us to have a late night drink whatever time we got in
Review 93：only winow in one of the rooms was a fire escape door onto a staircase.
Review 94：Clean, pleasant surroundings and very helpful staff. close to shops and sea.
Review 95：Friendly and comfortable
Review 96：Excellent breakfast. Owners of the hotel were very friendly and helpful.
Review 97：leaving
Review 98：everything
Review 99：Nice mix of a Hotel with a Bed and Breakfast feel. Staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Will definitely consider a second visit!
Review 100：Smartly decorated with out being too ostentatious, Very clean and host create a very relaxed atmosphere. Food always hot.
Review 101：lovely staff
Review 102：Polite attitude from a hard working couple who run the hotel. Took notice of our comments in a friendly way.
Review 103：Small television in room , needs to be bigger,
Review 104：Friendly hosts , nice breakfast , comfortable lounge
Review 105：The family were very welcoming and recovering from a very busy folk week but still had the energy to ensure I had a good stay.
Review 106：conveniently situated, very welcoming staff very relaxed and super rooms.
Review 107：Nothing to dislike
Review 108：Relaxed and comfortable with very welcoming staff