The Smugglers Inn

Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Evening food was poor value for money. Loads of things not on the menu.

A beautiful stay that made...

Liked: Perfect location, close to all the major beaches and sights. There was plenty of space to sit and enjoy a drink or meal outside with my dog. Inside was roomy and airy even on a hot day. Food was brilliant and the staff were all polite and helpful. My room was gorgeous, all the little coastal decorative touches were appreciated! Thank you for being very dog friendly!
Disliked: Car park was up a steep hill so had to make a few trips with bags. No big deal though. Someone did offer to help as well

Very good

Liked: Could not fault location of staff, all super friendly and knowledgeable. Room was spacious and really well designed and interesting decor - not a cobweb in site. Shower power was very good and toiletries really nice smelling with huge towels.We had Room 3 which meant we were above what we believe to be the kitchen fan, and with the very warm weather meant that there was considerable noise from this - intermittent over night though. At the back of hotel so on the whole it was quiet. We ate here for dinner, breakfast and a light late lunch - so a bit from most parts of the menu. All very good with generous portions. However, someone should give the breakfast chef a small lesson in poached eggs - two minutes is enough - ours were resembled golf balls! Lots of drink choices and despite the huge number of covers for once this venue really does have enough staff so we never had to wait a long time for food. The bar is really well stocked, lots of interesting beers, and summer drinks to offer.They have two - albeit - slow electric car chargers but on most occasions there were non electric cars parked blocking them. One was on one or other of the chargers for most of the weekend. But the staff were very helpful in identifying the owner and moving the cars for us. 5* for helpfulness and we will return.FYI think this main photo must have been taken after a storm, it looked amazing when we arrived. Loads of seating outside both under canvas and outside. Its obviously popular and for a good reason
Disliked: The poached eggs at breakfast - very over cooked.

Very good

Superb

Beautiful spot but they need...

Liked: This hotel is in a very lovely location with easy access to the coast path and the local beaches. The room was nicely set out and comfortable.
Disliked: Car parking is a bit of a nightmare with no guaranteed spaces for hotel residents. It's a very busy pub on a nice evening and I suspect coast path users also nab spaces. We had to park up the narrow approach road a couple of times, fortunately not when checking in/out. We wanted to use the EV charger too but, inevitably in a busy car park, there was usually a non-EV parked in front.The food is pleasant but unexciting and on the pricey side for what it is, you're paying for the setting.

Very good

Exceptional

Would recommend and certainly consider...

Liked: Comfortable, pleasant surroundings. Very close to an amazing clifftop walk.
Disliked: The very warm weather meant it was difficult to keep the room cool