Lovely area

What a gem of a place to stay, nothing to find fault with at all the staff were very friendly and approachable. We had freshly cooked breakfasts with plenty of choice. If you like nature and old fashioned charm you can’t go wrong here with walks, ducks, turkeys, emu’s and more. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather for our trip so sat outside in the beautiful gardens while having drinks in the evening. Spotlessly clean and would definitely stay again.

Very relaxed and relaxing

The hotel is in a beautiful setting. The building is old and authentic but is in need of some refurbishment. The bed was particularly creaky! Overall a pleasant stay but not happy about being charged £25 to charge our car for one night!

In need of some refurbishment, no chef at moment so no restaurant, but staff very pleasant.

Sadly the wether was rubbish ,however thats nothing to do with the Hotel. We were checked in by a very frendly manager and shown to the room .The heating was off however the manager soon turned it on. I came to make a cup of tea and one of the sausers was dirty.we also found the glasses to be dirty and strands of hair on the top of the bed. Rest of the room was clean and nicely decorated. The matress could do with replacement (very lumpy). The dinning room and lounge was very nice.

On arrival the Hotel gardens were well kept but the hotel seemed tired Our room was basic but clean. The purpose of out break was for our Anniversary, to stay swim and have a meal. When booked in June 2019 for a Sept 2019 stay, the details said luxurious hotel with restaurant and swimming pool. The pool was covered up and had an unused feel (although they did uncover this after mentioning) and we were informed that the Hotel had not had a chef for all of the summer but we had no contact to advise us of this. The alternative was to drive to Woolacombe and not be able to have a drink or back to Bude where we were camping, we did this as a better option! We were very disappointed that we had not been advised so we handed the keys back and left. David and Ruth Griffiths

A good hotel in a good position Ideal for visits to north devon

Nice base to explore area. Felt better suited too older generations

Great place to stay if you have a dog, very friendly staff. Excellent location for trips out.

Amazing little gem of a hotel

Lovely location and fabulous swimming pool. Obviously a challenge to keep up maintenance with such old buildings.

We wanted a quiet break and that is exactly what Trimstone offers. A friendly welcome by the Hotel manager who showed us our accommodation which was a quiet cottage style room away from the main hotel. This suited us very well as we had taken our little dog who eats fresh meat and so the fridge was very useful. Room was lovely warm and clean. My husband accidentally spilt some coffee on the bedding and the sheet was changed without any fuss. Also fresh milk was put in the fridge. These little things make a holiday as far as we are concerned. I used the pool which again was lovely and warm and a short walk form our accommodation.Breakfast was very good with a fresh choice of fruit, cereals etc.every morning and the option of hot food.We ate in the restaurant on the Saturday evening and the food was very good and well presented.We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again soon.

We wanted a quiet break and that is exactly what Trimstone offers. A friendly welcome by the Hotel manager who showed us our accommodation which was a quiet cottage style room away from the main hotel. This suited us very well as we had taken our little dog who eats fresh meat and so the fridge was very useful. Room was lovely warm and clean. My husband accidentally spilt some coffee on the bedding and the sheet was changed without any fuss. Also fresh milk was put in the fridge. These little things make a holiday as far as we are concerned. I used the pool which again was lovely and warm and a short walk form our accommodation. Breakfast was very good with a fresh choice of fruit, cereals etc.every morning and the option of hot food. We ate in the restaurant on the Saturday evening and the food was very good and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Trimstone Manor, delightful staff and management as well as a clean stay and great facilities. Any negative review must represent a bygone era as I cannot fault one aspect of our stay here. I look forward to returning next time!

Placed very close to both Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, it's A roads most of the way but the final stretch is a rather ravelled and very narrow road, so go slow and hope no-one comes barrelling round in the other direction - especially from the Woolacombe end of Trimstone Lane as the road is largely below ground level and particularly unblessed either with straight views ahead or indeed with passing-places! Hotel itself is reasonably presented with great views over land, there are rare-breed chickens in pens in the next field and some rather imperious peacocks and peahens who roam wherever they like. We went the weekend before Valentine's, the place was empty the first night apart from ourselves, and there was one other couple the second night. While not chilly in any sense, the room wasn't as warm as some hotels one has stayed at, but then again the place must be a nightmare to heat and of course the season hasn't really started. That was underlined when we found the indoor pool, though filled, wasn't yet heated. However the sauna (coin-operated, £1 for ten minutes) was in working order, so we had it to ourselves both days. Following a sound of dripping at the other end of the pool, I came to an alcove and what did I see but a magnificent, obviously-once-used though now sadly rusted waterwheel which must have been 30ft in diameter. Low railings separated it from the pool area, and it was a looooooong way down to the rocky bottom, so keep hold of your kids!

Placed very close to both Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, its A roads most of the way but the final stretch is a rather ravelled and very narrow road, so go slow and hope no-one comes barrelling round in the other direction - especially from the Woolacombe end of Trimstone Lane as the road is largely below ground level and particularly unblessed either with straight views ahead or indeed with passing-places!Hotel itself is reasonably presented with great views over land, there are rare-breed chickens in pens in the next field and some rather imperious peacocks and peahens who roam wherever they like. We went the weekend before Valentines, the place was empty the first night apart from ourselves, and there was one other couple the second night. While not chilly in any sense, the room wasnt as warm as some hotels one has stayed at, but then again the place must be a nightmare to heat and of course the season hasnt really started.That was underlined when we found the indoor pool, though filled, wasnt yet heated. However the sauna (coin-operated, £1 for ten minutes) was in working order, so we had it to ourselves both days. Following a sound of dripping at the other end of the pool, I came to an alcove and what did I see but a magnificent, obviously-once-used though now sadly rusted waterwheel which must have been 30ft in diameter. Low railings separated it from the pool area, and it was a looooooong way down to the rocky bottom, so keep hold of your kids!

I wasn't sure about this from the website but it's amazing; huge family room and bathroom with space for two teenagers. Free wi fi that works, a games room and a lovely pool. It's a bit dated but I would rather have the space and so easy to get to Woolacombe, Croyde etc

I wasnt sure about this from the website but its amazing; huge family room and bathroom with space for two teenagers. Free wi fi that works, a games room and a lovely pool. Its a bit dated but I would rather have the space and so easy to get to Woolacombe, Croyde etc

The hotel is not to far from the beaches at woolacombe but far enough away to be set in a beautiful and peaceful surroundings with an amazing heated swimming pool perfect anytime for a dip