The Ness
The Ness descritpion
The Ness House Hotel is a Georgian property, built in 1810, on the outskirts of Shaldon village overlooking the Teign Estuary and only a stone’s throw from the beach.
50 feet away the Smugglers Tunnel can be found, leading you down to the secluded Ness Beach, sheltered by the Ness Cliff. There is a ferry which runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon and fishing at the mouth of the estuary is popular year round.
The Ness House offers award winning Badger cask ales, lagers from around the world and a menu full of fresh, seasonal dishes cooked by our team of talented chefs, using quality ingredients from our regional food partners.
We aim to make your day, whether it be a slight change to your meal, making a celebration extra special or simply providing you with an extra pillow.
We take real pleasure in making your visit memorable from family holidays to spontaneous romantic getaways.
Ness House boasts 9 En-Suite rooms with WiFi access and stunning sea views available. All rates are per room, per night inc. breakfast and free car parking
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Facilities of The Ness
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating
Reviews for The Ness
Review 1：The food for dinner wasn't great which was disappointing but breakfast was lovely! There are lots of restaurants near by to choose from as an alternative.
Review 2：The room was beautiful but could have been clearer when booking what room we had booked. The view is amazing and the staff very helpful.
Review 3：Having to leave.
Review 4：From arrival to departure every thing was excellent. For the whole 4 day visit the management & staff could not do enough for us. Perfect visit to celebrate my wife`s birthday. We will certainly return.
Review 5：The company we used to book the Ness were useless. They failed to make the room reservation and consequently we could'nt stay at the Ness because it was fully booked.
Review 6：The staff at the Ness could have not been more helpful and polite. Great venue for any meal of the day or simply for drinks.
Review 7：THE ROOM WE BOOKED WAS NOT THE ROOM WE GOT ALTHOUGH IT WAS LOVELY ROOM 9 annex. WE WERE PROMISED A ROOM OVER THE RESTURANT WITH ROLL TOP BATH AND TV IN BATHROOM THIS DIDN'T HAPPENED AND WE WERE NOT OFFERED THE ROOM PROMISED. IT WAS A BIT DISAPPOINTING GIVEN IT WAS MY WIFES 50 BIRTHDAY SURPISE
Review 8：IT WAS A LOVELY PLACE TO STAY THE FOOD WAS LOVELY THE STAFF COULDN'T DO ENOUGH FOR YOU
Review 9：Leaving !! Seriously though, there was nothing about the hotel we didnt like. Oh, apart from the waterproof remote control not working in the bathroom but we could manage without that!!
Review 10：The view from Room No 2. In fact, everything about Room No 2!! Worth every penny.
Review 11：Meals over-priced and not much choice - same from night to night. Some bedrooms too cluttered with 'ornaments' and need decluttering. Sinks far too small and access made even more difficult by positioning of shelf. (Excellent showers.)
Review 12：Location is wonderful; if you got the food right, you'd have a real winner. Staff very helpful. Breakfast OK; first time I've ever seen honey on the comb in a hotel bkfst bar. Excellent.
Review 13：No storage for clothes.Could have done with a chest of drawers at least, only had a few coat hangers. A bigger sink and a smaller shelf would have been more practical in the bathroom. A little overpriced compared to some. Room was on the small side but the location makes up for this.
Review 14：Location and views were great, easy walking distance to village. Breakfast was fine, accomodation clean and bright.Comfortable bed.
Review 15：Lack of storage in room No drawers for clothes only one small rail Staying as we did for three nights this did mean living out of a suitcase
Review 16：Location outstanding
Review 17：Excellent views. Great breakfasts and dinners. Best of all is the staff. Always smiling and could not do enough for you. You will not find a better crew anywhere!
Review 18：nothing to dislike
Review 19：From the moment we arrived the staff could not have been more helpful. From our initial reception to our evening meal and to the breakfast staff coming in early especially to cook us breakfast as we had a very early departure. professional, friendly and faultless. We'll be back soon.
Review 20：Lack of drawer or shelf space. Silly small sink with large shelf above, not helpful when cleaning teeth!
Review 21：Location. Breakfasts with view. Staff. Decor in bedroom. Webcam ! Lovely bath and shower. Parking permit for all of area.
Review 22：We booked into a wonderful room with balcony and stunning sea view. They have carefully thought about all the comforts in the room. We had the best sleep in a hotel ever.The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Review 23：If we'd not had an impatient little one in tow, the wait for breakfast might have been ok but as it was it was very slow.
Review 24：Staff were friendly and helpful, not phased by having toddler in tow! Shaldon and Teignmouth are great for a holiday.
Review 25：The bedroom and especially the bathroom needed decorating. The bed was quite firm and narrow. There is ample space in the bedroom for a king size double.
Review 26：The Ness has a lovely setting with views over the teign estuary. Our room had a balcony overlooking the estuary and gardens. The bedroom was spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Review 27：Bathroom door was loose and difficult to close. (top hinges were coming away). Kitchen floor looked rather grubby. However, we were advised that refurbishment was planned for next year. This didn't spoil our stay, and we will revisit.
Review 28：Room was spacious and clean. View from bedroom window was stunning, and veranda must be very pleasant I'm summer.
Review 29：Room discount was no doubt because of the poor condition of our room and en suite. Sufficient to say the whole place Is being refurbished in the new year. Should have been told of the parking charge refund for the car park over the road.
Review 30：Location is perfect and grounds are kept in top condition. Most views are of the estuary. I booked on-line but on arrival was told there was £25 per night discount..
Review 31：The room we stayed in is getting a little tatty but then it was the end of season
Review 32：Not pretentious in any way very relaxed , but good service.Wonderful outlook a stones throw from the beach with fine views towards Teignmouth Plain good food
Review 33：Having to leave after only one night - I had to move on but would definitely go back and stay longer given the opportunity.
Review 34：Its position on a hill overlooking the estuary, a delightful walk around the water's edge and a nearby tunnel down to a beach. My room led onto a verandah with a water view, the room was very comfortable and the food great.
Review 35：Ground floor room dirty patio area with cigarette ends no privacy in room as pub customers sitting in garden noise from hand dryer in ladies loo vegetarian breakfast evening meal inconsiderate fellow breakfasters
Review 36：Lovely location large clean room plenty of drawer space sofa hot shower excellent helpful staff kitchenette comfy bed great breakfast views bill less than we were quoted
Review 37：Glass of wine was very over priced
Review 38：The rooms were very comfortable and the beds were lovely to sleep on,the staff could not do enough for you and nothing was to much bother for them,the food was great priced and very well presented and tasted fantastic,10/10 from me that's why we have already booked up early for next year,thank you to all at the ness for all your hard work,for great times the ness has it covered
Review 39：the room 9 wos dirty they could a least paint the room instead of just putting new pictures and custions in the room, never stay again cos it wosnt the room we booked and it wos cheaper then the price we got quoted so very very disported glad it wos for 1 nite only
Review 40：Disappointed with our room. One of the bedside drawers, the front of it had fallen off and it had been left inside the drawer, the bathroom was very basic, no glass to rinse your mouth.
Review 41：The views from the Ness are wonderful. The decor in the restaurant was very nice.
Review 42：Could have done with a mini fridge in the room.
Review 43：The view from the room was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Review 44：A lorry arrived at 5am which woke me up. Got back to sleep through Ale is expensive
Review 45：Nice location hard working staff. Good food
Review 46：The location was great. The room was beautifully decorated with amazing views, will definitely re-visit.
Review 47：Warm,cosy atmosphere with wonderful staff. What a lovely weekend!
Review 48：Fantastic sea views, lovely spacious room, large bed, lots of seaside features and free-standing bath.
Review 49：The setting and the peacefulness of the place. Breakfast enormous and very tasty.
Review 50：Staff were fantastic, Room 2 is unbelievable - views & bathroom 10/10.
Review 51：everything, and food was excellent.
Review 52：Fantastic location, excellent decor, food great, staff super !
Review 53：tea not very hot and breakfast not very hot either
Review 54：Tv with iPlayer View Fixtures and fittings
Review 55：Wonderful location, individual rooms with special features to each. Very clean. Friendly & helpful staff. Loved it here.
Review 56：None
Review 57：Staff helpfulness; location food for dinner and breakfast excellent
Review 58：Location , free upgrade, very helpful staff.
Review 59：Everything
Review 60：Nothing
Review 61：Location. Decor. Staff.
Review 62：Having to leave!
Review 63：Lovely place, the decor in our room was quirky and original.
Review 64：Limited free Wifi
Review 65：Beautiful room, great hospitality, good food and amazing location.
Review 66：Food came short of expectations in such a lovely setting.
Review 67：Amazing location!
Review 68：It was our honeymoon the ness was a perfect place to be with very helpful staff. Very happy husband and wife
Review 69：Our room had a reasonable view small balcony and a refurbished bathroom Our weather was raining hard but would be superb in sunshine
Review 70：Hall and Woodhouse company policy towards vegetarians and coeliacs. Appalling.
Review 71：Hotel location and the fab views.
Review 72：The room was great. Providing you with everything you need.
Review 73：Wonderful location. The hotel is full of character and atmosphere. A great place to stay, with excellent food. Hope to visit again!
Review 74：Location very relaxing . Scenic !!
Review 75：Hotel bedrooms, stunning decor, confortable and roomy. Stunning views over the estuary. Great village location with fab transport to main town
Review 76：Nothing!
Review 77：Great place to stay! Fan static rooms, stunning views, great food, value for money, staff welcoming! What else can you ask for
Review 78：Bed was a bit too hard for us, it would have been nice to have had some soap in the room.
Review 79：Loved the setting and the layout of the room.
Review 80：The room was nice and the staff were superb.
Review 81：Everything, staff food and accommodation.
Review 82：The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom was amazing!
Review 83：wonderful views
Review 84：Food and bar a bit pricey
Review 85：The whole inside outside atmosphere.
Review 86：There was very little parking and cars often double parked.
Review 87：Our room (10) in the annex was very spacious with good sized en-suite and a kitchenette with a very useful fridge. There was also an iron and ironing board which was helpful. The views from the room and its little balcony were wonderful. The food in the restaurant was excellent with a good choice for breakfast and the view from the restaurant was even better than from the bedroom. All the staff were friendly and helpful. There was quite a lot to do in the area without having to use the car.
Review 88：Rooms need some upgrading and decoration, not absolutely essential but they are looking slightly tired. My own room, bed head missing, wardrobes doors broken.
Review 89：Location excellent with superb view of Teignmouth.
Review 90：The sink and bath were not very clean scummy and greasey,as we were only staying one night it was not worth complaining had we been staying longer it would have been different. The hotel says parking is available on site and reservations are not required, the truth is their carpark is tiny about 6 spaces and you have to park in the public one which in fairness is only across the lane and they do refund your fee but why don`t they tell you this. The area is quite inclined so what if you had mobility problems
Review 91：The view was very nice and even though we were in the annexe it was very picturesque. The food was good maybe the menu could be a bit longer
Review 92：Car park is small, so did not move car & ordered a taxi to Teignmouth rather than not having a car parking place on my return!
Review 93：Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and a good choice. Would recommend.
Review 94：Sat on a beautiful headland with views over the estuary of the river Teign the location of the Ness is amazing. The Staff are attentive and the rooms comfy - Lovely Hotel
Review 95：I stayed in room 2 and it was very noisy from the diners and people leaving. I will definitely come back but would request to stay at the back
Review 96：The room was lovely with fantastic views and staff were excellent
Review 97：Disliked my overcooked evening meal and other irritating household faux pas but staff apologetic. Change the dead plant under the welcome sign in the entrance.
Review 98：Liked the room, the staff and the location. Charges were fair.
Review 99：Filthy old stained carpet. Nasty chipped melamine room furniture. Sourmilk provided in room. Brimming ashtray on balcony.&Quot;Artificial" bacon at breakfast. Paid £70 for this!!!
Review 100：Stunning location. Balcony views. Lovely building
Review 101：Very friendly staff, welcoming on arrival even though we arrived at 10pm at night. Suggested available restaurants at that time in the evening, and take away's if we got stuck. Even left cutlery out for us, just in case! Very impressed, lovely setting, great room, breakfast was delicious. Will definitely visit again
Review 102：We stayed in the annexe,arrived in the dark and there were no outside lights on until we got inside the room and found the outside light switch!
Review 103：The room was clean and provided everything we needed,we had an evening meal and breakfast which were both really enjoyable and the staff were very friendly.
Review 104：Booked a room at the front of the Hotel. When we arrived we were told we would be staying in the annexe
Review 105：Views outstanding, and excellent food. Staff were attentive and accomodating
Review 106：was having to wait an hour before receiving our breakfast, which when arrived was only luke warm
Review 107：View from our room was excellent and very friendly staff and atmosphere was relaxed
Review 108：The service from the staff in restaurant was poor, slow and as if they did not care either way if we had an enjoyable experience or not. Our expectation of the Ness restaurant were quite high, so we did not like the fact that the restaurant has a pre-printed menu, suggesting it rarely changes and that food is not made from fresh ingredients on the premises, but instead sent in from catering suppliers and heated up. The quality of the food was far below the standard expected given the prices charged.
Review 109：The location, the building exterior, the restaurant interior
Review 110：Food quality could be stronger poor menu available & cooked with minimal knoledge. My girlfriends bernaise was hotter than my roasted cod pave. could do so much more. Frustrating for this specific area with what is on offer to you!!!!!
Review 111：Excellent location views & nicely kitted out hotel
Review 112：Our visit was a trip down memory lane. We used to holiday in the area and would visit the Ness for drinks whilst the children played on the grass opposite. Staff very friendly in the restaurant and bar. Nothing was too much trouble.
Review 113：We had a problem connecting the wi-fi but s solved eventually by a young guy from the kitchen!
Review 114：The location was superb with wonderful view of estuary. Lovely walks nearby & the historical aspects of the building made this a visit to remember. We shall certainly be visiting again.
Review 115：The room could benefit from a better clean. Paying a bit more attention to cobwebs on lights etc.
Review 116：The room had lovely sea view and was comfortable. The food was excellent.
Review 117：Err can't think of anything
Review 118：The food,the service,clean,beautifully decorated .....the room had a great view, not as good as some of the others ( room 11 ) but a view all the same. Breakfast was a pleasure vast array of breads cereals cold meats, juices etc ..... Full English for me but staff very flexible if a twist on what was on the menu was required ..... All un rushed and with a reasonable spread of time you could take breakfast at.......... Evening restaurant very busy, but that's to be expected as the food is excellent ...... Room was very spacious, very clean ... Spot, location was terrific small zoo just up the road 5 min walk, great beach via a smugglers tunnel or short walk to ferry and other beach all in all a brilliant break thanks to James and all his staff for which nothing was too much effort ..... Would I go again ? ...... Yes,, and will be sorting dates very soon .... Thanks Kim and Terry
Review 119：Avoid room 1 until they re-new the carpet. I was moved to room 4 (I wasn't supposed to be in 1 anyway (long story)) and it was much more comfortable (except for the pillows!). I gather that an upgrade of the first floor is due soon, but don't read too much into that, room 4 was very acceptable.
Review 120：The food was good and the staff friendly and helpful The location was wonderful (I had good weather) above the beach with fabulous views of Teignmouth bay. Public parking also very convenient (although not immediately obvious).
Review 121：Arrived at 3p.M.,given the room key to no.12 Only to find room was notready, unmade bed, dirty towels in bath,rubbish in bins,etc.- Attemptto pacify with free drink.Stayed for 5 nights,first three morningsbreakfast quite good when hotel half full, but fourth morning whenhotel full cooked breakfast arrived one hour and five minutes afterfinishing cereal.Fifth morning only had to wait forty minutes, butbreakfast was inedible, poached egg must have been scooped out of thepan along with half a cup of vinegar water and deposited on the toast,could only manage one mouthful.How can anyone mess up poached egg ontoast? Glad to go home.
Review 122：Great location