The Langbury
The Langbury descritpion
With magnificent views of the sea and the hills of glorious Exmoor, this small, family-run bed and breakfast is set in its own well-tended gardens with an outdoor pool (unheated).
In the small coastal village of Blue Anchor, the Langbury was originally an Edwardian gentleman's residence. Today, it is a friendly guest house, renowned for its particular blend of comfort and personal service.
The individually decorated rooms have private bathrooms and enjoy stunning views of the sea and the hills of Exmoor and the Quantocks. All rooms have tea/coffee, TVs and DVD players. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
There is a well-stocked bar, a beautiful breakfast room and a lounge with comfortable sofas and a log burner.
The full English breakfast features locally sourced produce, cooked on the traditional Aga stove.
The Langbury is 350 feet from the beach and Blue Anchor Railway Station, where you can board a steam train on the longest preserved train in the country.
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Facilities of The Langbury
Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (seasonal) | Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Langbury
Review 1：The only small downside was the basin was located in the bedroom and not in the en-suite
Review 2：The location was perfect and the owners of the hotel were a lovely couple and nothing was too much trouble. The room was perfect and the breakfast was outstanding
Review 3：There wasn't anything to not like.
Review 4：This simply has to be the best b&b we have every stayed in. You couldn't wish for better hosts than Paula and Nigel - everything was perfect.
Review 5：All perfect but if 6 foot tall pay heed to the 'Please Mind Your Head' notice when going down stairs !
Review 6：Booked at 'The Langbury' on the basis of the reviews and they speak for themselves. Nigel and Paula are perfect hosts with a warm welcome and tea/cake. Guide to facilities given before being shown to room. Comfortable room with two chairs and Wi-Fi without a charge after 30 minutes! Breakfast superb. 2 minutes from Blue Anchor West Somerset Railway.
Review 7：The very warm welcome and all the little extras, like fresh milk to take up to bedroom. Also, close proximity to the things we like e.g. sea-side, steam railway, good pub, etc.
Review 8：Lovely people who do everything and more of what's required of them , really helpful , so friendly and a pleasure to stay at their hotel. The breakfast, choice and presentation is superb and it builds you up for your day .,overall a fantastic hotel .run by fantastic people.
Review 9：the bed...being tall steve could not sleep with legs down as the metel ends were in the way in fact half way through the night had to lie on the floor which the spoilt my sleep. just a thought for tall people
Review 10：breakfast was spot on !00%
Review 11：The Langbury is perhaps the best B&B experience we could have wished for. Can't think of any aspect of our stay there that was in any way negative...and Nigel and Paula were the perfect hosts.
Review 12：Nothing
Review 13：Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. They made our stay very comfortable and friendliness with all holiday makers created a relaxed atmosphere.
Review 14：pleasant and lovely hospitality, we were very welcomed. Paula and Nigel were very helpful for finding some great ways for hiking and all our other requests, there´s a great pool for swimming. A good location, near to very much great ways of adventure like the West Somerset railway or the Jurassic Coast, where you can find much fossils :-)
Review 15：The welcome on arrival; the decor; comfort; cleanliness; fresh flowers in our room; superb breakfasts but more especially the congeniallity and helpful tips on the area from Nigel and Paula.
Review 16：Fantastic rooms, very clean and comfortable.Marvellous breakfasts. Paula and Nigel were definitely the nicest hosts we have stayed with. Nothing was too much trouble. Nigel's daily weather reports were spot on.
Review 17：We had a lovely room - so nice to have two comfy chairs to relax in! A very friendly welcome, and excellent breakfast. Couldn't ask for more, and would certainly recommend. Blue Anchor is a quiet location, with some local facilities.
Review 18：Everything - we've been staying here for more than 10 years. Every year it's a delight to stay at the Langbury. Nigel and Paula are so welcoming, the rooms are beautifully kept and the breakfasts are delicious.
Review 19：Lovely informal and friendly atmosphere. Excellent facilities and lots of little extras - real milk for early morning tea in your room; fresh fruit bowl always available; excellent options for breakfast.
Review 20：The owners, Paula and Nigel, are friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. The Langbury has all the facilities you would expect and more, including a comfortable lounge with wood burner, plenty of parking and superb rooms with lovely views. We are looking forward to returning in the near future.
Review 21：Cant think of anything. Bathroom could be better as a wet room but this is not a complaint.
Review 22：Spotlessly clean, warm welcome, great breakfast. Clean air, interesting place.
Review 23：Excellent in every way,we felt very welcome nothing was to much trouble ,the breakfast was a very tasty full English.the room spotless and the bed was very comfy ,I am looking forward to my next stay ,thank you Paula and nigel
Review 24：There was nothing to dislike
Review 25：Everything-this was the best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed in.The room was large,very clean and very comfortable and with a very generous hospitality tray. The breakfast was great and a wonderful way to start the day.Nigel gave us a weather forecast each morning which was most useful.We will always be grateful to Paula and Nigel to the help they gave us when we had an accident with our car-they were wonderful.We would highly recommend this B and B and we are looking forward to returning.
Review 26：On arrival Nigel and Paula met us with a nice pot of tea and homemade lemon drizzle cake. They made us feel very welcome, in fact they are so friendly they left you feeling "why aren't they on our Christmas card list?". The Langbury has to be the best B&B we have ever stayed at.
Review 27：We had a wonderful room with a roll top bath/shower. Next time tho we will ask for a room with a shower only, mainly because I am quite short so my husband had to be on hand to help me in and out. We didn't request a change of room as everything else was superb including the views.
Review 28：The staff were so welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. After booking on the internet sight unseen we were stunned at the welcome and a cup of tea and cake on arrival was much appreciated.
Review 29：we stayed for a long weekend, and found that whatever we wanted to do i.e. to visit places or go out to eat the owner Paula and her husband where more than helpful in either sorting directions or booking restaurant's and cabs etc.
Review 30：No dislikes
Review 31：Paula & Nigel were hosts second to none, they would endeavour to make your stay a valuable experience and succeeded. What ever you requested they would oblige. The room was extremely comfortable, the breakfast excellent, the location suited us well, as it was quiet and peaceful. We will probably go again.
Review 32：I am celiac and they catered for me which is something that other hotels which I have stayed in did not. Overall we had an excellant stay and would recommend the Langbury.
Review 33：Everything - Nigel & Paula are fantastic hosts who make you feel very welcome. They are very knowledgeable about the local area and recommended local walks and had maps & walking routes to loan out. Nigel's breakfasts are outstanding and Paula is very acommodating with with dietary requirements (baked some delicious Gluten Free Flapjacks). Beautiful house, very quiet and everything you need at hand.
Review 34：Good friendly welcome, attention to detail while still maintaining a home from home feel. The Langbury is comfortable and offers good attention to cleanliness. First class cooked breakfast. The owners offer a good and supportive knowledge of the surrounding area.
Review 35：Nothing. Everything was perfect
Review 36：Lovely location with very friendly and welcoming couple. Rooms spotlessly clean with very comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious that set you up for the day. Could not recommend highly enough
Review 37：There was nothing we did not like about the Langley.
Review 38：We could not have stayed in nicer hotel the owners Nigel and Paula were very welcoming and friendly hosts. The hotel was first class,everywhere was spotless . Breakfast at the Langley was delicious We would highly recommend a stay there.
Review 39：Hot drink and delicious homemade cake on arrival. Amazing breakfast. Nigel's daily weather report and expert advice on places to go. Great couple running a quality place.
Review 40：nothing
Review 41：everything it was a first class stay at a very homely place Nigel And Paula run a first class establishment second to none .we felt at home straight away. better than the 4 star hotel we stayed at a month earlier in Llandudno.
Review 42：Northing to report
Review 43：Paula and Nigel are fantastic hosts - nothing was too much trouble for them. Our room and ensuite were absolutely immaculate, great breakfast and a delightful afternoon tea was provided on arrival. Nigel, at breakfast would give the daily update on the weather forecast and provide great information on local icons. Overall, we would highly recommend Langbury to our friends and relatives when travelling in the area.
Review 44：Bad points,there wasn't any.
Review 45：The position of hotel is first class,as well rooms,food was excellent,staff very helpful,and good knowledge of area,whilst being helpful and inviting,but not irritating,worthy of its silver award of excellence,will defiantly return again.
Review 46：Everything. We look forward to going back.
Review 47：Just about everything and thank you both very much
Review 48：location and the owners
Review 49：Friendly Welcome Good Food Quiet Close to beach
Review 50：The welcome, overall ambiance, Personal attention to guest needs. Excellent food.
Review 51：Can't find any fault at all
Review 52：Nigel and Paula are so welcoming and make you feel at home, breakfast is brilliant.
Review 53：A lovely welcome and offer of refreshments
Review 54：Everything! perfect hoists, excellent food, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend this B&B we had an amazing time
Review 55：A lovely welcoming place . The local area had lots to offer as well as being very peaceful .
Review 56：Paula and Nick are excellent hosts. Couldn't have asked for a better stay. Highly recommended. The place is spotlessly clean and welcoming
Review 57：Nothing.
Review 58：Everything.Good parking.good food.Being well looked after.
Review 59：having to leave
Review 60：friendliness, personal touches-flowers in rooms, being Addressed by our names. Felt as though we were royalty.
Review 61：Small shower & toilet en suite
Review 62：The owners
Review 63：A very relaxing stay with a genuine welcome and help from Nigel, Paula, Newton and Millie.
Review 64：The friendliness of the owners
Review 65：Having to come home!
Review 66：Everything!
Review 67：Very friendly, spotlessly clean and delicious food
Review 68：Everything
Review 69：nothing !!!!
Review 70：everything owners second to none couldn't recommend the location and friendliness enough.
Review 71：This was my second visit. Paula and Nigel's enthusiasm makes you quickly relaxed and welcome.
Review 72：The excellent breakfasts at the Langbury The steam train close by - visit to Watchet Minehead close by Evening meals at the Blue Anchor pub
Review 73：Everything including the cats !
Review 74：Nothing, all was good. Bit out of town but owners were more than happy to help with taxis.
Review 75：Lovely hotel with amazing hosts.
Review 76：Paula and Nigel made us feel so welcome, the room was spotless with little extras that made our stay so comfortable.
Review 77：No problems whatsoever.
Review 78：Proximity to a wonderful Heritage Railway. Yummy breakfasts.
Review 79：Everything was excellent, lots of extra things were added, like fruit and fresh milk available all the time, fresh flowers, tea and cake on arrival.
Review 80：Having to leave!
Review 81：The welcome, the views, the fact that it was immaculate throughout, the little extras that made you feel special, the lovely gardens, the great breakfast ... I could go on and on.
Review 82：Everything; we couldn't have been made more welcome and made to feel at home. Paula & Nigel were great hosts, great choice of breakfast to choose from. we looked forward to the weather forecast each morning from Nigel which helped to plan our day. would definitely stay here again.
Review 83：The location is excellent next door to the steam trains, 100 yards from the beach, and easy access to everywhere, Paula and Nigel can't do enough for you and their knowledge of the area is very helpful, as for the langbury it is immaculate
Review 84：Everything was absolutely perfect except for the weather. Nigel and Paula made you feel at home as soon as you arrived and continued to make sure you had everything you might need throughout your stay. The breakfasts were amazing and and our room was extremely comfortable, lovely decor and furnishings and the view was fantastic. So impressed we have booked to go again this year.
Review 85：Room and bed a little on the small side for us.
Review 86：A very friendly welcome, the portions and quality of the food excellent,made to feel at home, the little extra touches, a lovely house. Willcertainly return. Highly recommend. When we left we felt we were sayinggoodbye to friends.
Review 87：Wish it was half board, breakfast was amazing.
Review 88：if there was a excellent plus option we would have selected it for all things linked to this hotel. Got to be the nicest, friendliest place we have stayed in for a long time. Can't praise Nigel and Paula enough.
Review 89：Nothing!
Review 90：Everything was perfect, couldn't fault it. The location is quiet and rural yet has a station for the steam line virtually next door. Nigel and Paula were attentive and helpful but discreet as well. The breakfast was the best of my travel in southwest England. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Review 91：The music over breakfast, the beautiful house, the view, the little bar and lounge area, the great advice, the local artwork and produce, the steam railway just in view...
Review 92：I cannot find anything to criticise.
Review 93：The warmth & friendliness of Nigel & Paula Smythe. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast using local produce, good quality bedding & towels, courtesy tray topped up regularly, lovely garden and ample parking. Great view of garden & sea from my room.
Review 94：there was nothing to not like
Review 95：great welcome - cup of tea and a chat - whole house was beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was first class and plentiful. Great hosts - good local knowledge and happy to spend time giving advice on things to see and do.
Review 96：A little something about the outside of the house : maybe it would be positive to put away things under the small wooden terrace facing the car park to have a perfect look when getting to the place ...And try to get a unity with the terracota pots ...? " Perfection is no small thing but small things are perfection " !
Review 97：Nothing to say except that we " almost " had perfection ...! Nice house and VERY charming host and hostess ...high level decoration in the house , bkfst just fine . If all B&B could be at that level , it would be nice for us all.
Review 98：Our hosts were really friendly and helpful and went out of their way to see we had everything we wanted, special diet etc.. Their love of the area and of nature was infectious and they had lots of helpful maps, timetables etc
Review 99：There wasn't anything that we didn't like.
Review 100：Nigel and Paula were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome and relaxed. We couldn't fault their hospitality. Their house and grounds are beautiful, very clean and what a fantastic view of the sea! We had a lovely weekend at The Langbury and would definitely return again.
Review 101：I can only echo all the other positive reviews of The Langbury. We were extremely well treated by Paula and Nigel. My wife has a gluten free diet and Paula went out of her way to cater for that, even though I only told her about it the day before our stay. She even gave her a gluten free chocolate egg on Easter Sunday! Rest assured we will be back next year.
Review 102：This is the second time we have stopped here and it was as good as the first time. We have already booked up to go again in August (we booked again as we were checking out --thats how good it is)
Review 103：There wasn't anything not to like!
Review 104：Very warm welcome from host and hostess. Lovely bedroom and view. Generous provision of 'extras' left for us in the bedroom. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast menu was very comprehensive and the standard of food was excellent.
Review 105：Everything was perfect with our stay, this was are second visit and won't be our last. The Langbury is without doubt the best B&B we have ever stayed in.
Review 106：Minor points to do with space. The loo was a bit cramped and it would have been useful to have more space to put possessions in.
Review 107：Nigel and Paula had thought of everything. They were so welcoming. The best b and b we have stayed in.