A Boutique Hotel in Woolacombe, North Devon with one of the finest coastal locations in the whole of the West Country. The Watersmeet Hotel is a luxury four-star hotel in Woolacombe with stunning sea views across the waters of Woolacombe Bay. The hotel overlooks Combesgate Beach and North Devon's rugged coastline with its own private steps down to the sandy beach.With an array of facilities such as an award winning two-AA rosette restaurant, informal bistro restaurant, indoor and outdoor pool with spa facilities, it is the perfect choice for couples, families or groups alike.
Follow us
Services
We are very fortunate at the Watersmeet to have such a loyal and friendly team of colleagues. Most of our Reception staff have been with us now for many years. They are well acquainted with our regular guests and know which bedroom and restaurant table each guest prefers. They are also all local to this area so there's nothing they don't know when it comes to ideas of what to do and see in the area.
The Watersmeet Hotel was built for an Edwardian gentleman in 1907. Records found at the North Devon Record Office show that a private hotel 'known as Watersmeet House' was operating in 1914. The original building comprised the ground and first floors from the present Reception to the bay window in the lounge.
The Ramblers Package includes 3 nights in a deluxe sea view room with breakfast and dinner each day. Complimentary Devon cream tea for two per stay. 3 night inclusive stay. Take a well-earned 2 night winter break. Stay in a deluxe sea view room on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Arrive to a bottle of Proscesco in your room on arrival with a Devon Cream Tea for Two voucher to be used at your leisure.
Our guests here at the Watersmeet Hotel are always telling us how well they sleep when staying with us. We put this down to a combination of the fresh sea air, the very best pocket sprung beds, the thickest and most luxurious duvets (like sleeping under a gigantic marshmallow!), crisp white linen and superior memory foam pillows.
Reviews (18)
David Petersen
Jun 04, 2022
Watersmeet is a AA 4-Star Rated Hotel--With that in mind, I give it a 4.6 Our Stay: 3-nights in a Deluxe room with breakfast Price: Elevated price than the rest of the lodgings you will find in the area, but I believe fairly priced. You are paying for the AA 4-Star rating, but it hits the standard. Room: Was clean and spacious, beautiful bay window view (not every room has this) of both the sea and coastline. Sunset could be enjoyed from the dining area or room.
The only downside of the room was no shower, just a bath. The bath however was oversized and spotless. Hotel Dining: We had breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea at the hotel. Breakfast was fairly average but everything else was exceptional. Be sure to try the scones with clotted cream with your tea. Dinner was excellent and the dining atmosphere is fantastic. Location: You have easy access to a number of beaches, the village, and several walks/hikes in the area. There might only be one or two spots (including residentials) in all of Woolacombe that are better located than Watersmeet. Parking is provided on-site.
The only downside of the room was no shower, just a bath. The bath however was oversized and spotless. Hotel Dining: We had breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea at the hotel. Breakfast was fairly average but everything else was exceptional. Be sure to try the scones with clotted cream with your tea. Dinner was excellent and the dining atmosphere is fantastic. Location: You have easy access to a number of beaches, the village, and several walks/hikes in the area. There might only be one or two spots (including residentials) in all of Woolacombe that are better located than Watersmeet. Parking is provided on-site.
Stephen McLaren
May 12, 2022
This is the fourth time we have stayed here in the last five years. Superb room overlooking the sea and very helpful and friendly staff and the food is excellent in the Rock dining room. The only downside this year was the two day dinner menu rotation which meant staying for three nights you had the same menu again. Will visit again though.
David W. Moon
May 07, 2022
John Watts
May 02, 2022
Caz D. Caz
Apr 25, 2022
Had a lovely birthday weekend here, just got back room number 8 is amazing the view beautiful, spotlessly clean. The staff are lovely, although did order fries on the first day they didn't arrive, then on my birthday my partner had asked for a glass of presseco to arrive at breakfast that did arrive either, then ordered bread with dinner and it turned up at the end of the meal. I would not let this put me off staying again though loved it
Lee Roberts
Apr 17, 2022
David Highfield
Apr 16, 2022
After two failed attempts to get here for Christmas we have finally made it and it is well worth the wait. The location is perfect, perched high above the sea, you can see why it's so well thought of by surfers. Whilst cosy in our beautifully appointed room you can hear only the waves crashing on the rocks. As for the food, of the choice of two, the fine dining restaurant is a must. Our brief stay does not allow us time to sample all the excellent wine list, something for our next visit perhaps!
Chris Rainey
Apr 04, 2022
David Archer
Mar 23, 2022
Most excellent full afternoon tea at the Watersmeet today, full sun and an incoming tide were a bonus. Super fresh bread for the sandwiches, lovely fillings of smoked salmon, carved ham and egg. Beautiful individual pastries and cakes, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam. Great service and surroundings.
Steve Body
Dec 17, 2021
Rob Thomson
Nov 20, 2021
Tim Smyth
Nov 07, 2021
The Watersmeet is a fantastic place to stay, the breakfast is wonderful, the location is second to none and the staff are great and really helpful. They even took part in a little bit of fun we were having with another guest (family of ours). It certainly made my daughter's holiday! A special mention for the young smily lady staff member on reception (thanks). We will be coming again
June Mullins
Sep 30, 2021
Superb Afternoon Tea, with excellent & yummy Gluten Free options for meeeee. The hotel is gorgeous with a spectacular view across the sea. Emily & Pedro did an amazing job of looking after us even though the hotel is short staffed like so many others at the moment. Another great deposit into our Memory Bank. Thank you Watersmeet!
J. Hamilton
Sep 26, 2021
Lee Chesters
Sep 20, 2021
Craig Hall
Aug 28, 2021
From start to finish this hotel was a disappointment. As a surprise for my wife, i booked a sea view room, that apparently also had lovely beach views. Unfortunately, the sea view was blocked by one of the walls of the building, and unless you had a telescope, there was certainly NOT a beach view. This aside we did not want this to ruin our weekend.
We sat down for an evening meal, only to be told that if my wife was a vegetarian, that they suggest we ring in advance each day to give the chef advance warning to prepare something, I had fish and chips ( which was actually really nice) my wife had a soggy mess of a vegetarian pie that they manage to rustle up from the kitchen, we went to sleep early.
The following morning we went down to the lovely sea view restaurant, which does actually have a sea and beach view. We're told to grab a seat and it is table service, we proceeded to sit at a nice table by the window, looking forward to our breakfast and a day at the beach. This was rudely interrupted by a young female member of staff asking "is it just the two of you for breakfast?" To which we replied "yes", she then replied very abruptly "this is a table for 3, you need to move now! " with a restaurant full of stunned guests and eventually after the shock of this outrageous member of staff along with the Manager "Ania" attempting to defuse this outburst in front of guests by simply arguing even more we left and had a really nice breakfast at a cafe in Woolacombe.
We spent the day in Woolacombe, only slept at the hotel and had another breakfast in Woolacombe the following morning after checking out and paying our full almost 1000 bill. I would certainly NOT recommend this hotel to anyone. It is completely out of touch, needs a serious review of its staff, menu and decor.
We sat down for an evening meal, only to be told that if my wife was a vegetarian, that they suggest we ring in advance each day to give the chef advance warning to prepare something, I had fish and chips ( which was actually really nice) my wife had a soggy mess of a vegetarian pie that they manage to rustle up from the kitchen, we went to sleep early.
The following morning we went down to the lovely sea view restaurant, which does actually have a sea and beach view. We're told to grab a seat and it is table service, we proceeded to sit at a nice table by the window, looking forward to our breakfast and a day at the beach. This was rudely interrupted by a young female member of staff asking "is it just the two of you for breakfast?" To which we replied "yes", she then replied very abruptly "this is a table for 3, you need to move now! " with a restaurant full of stunned guests and eventually after the shock of this outrageous member of staff along with the Manager "Ania" attempting to defuse this outburst in front of guests by simply arguing even more we left and had a really nice breakfast at a cafe in Woolacombe.
We spent the day in Woolacombe, only slept at the hotel and had another breakfast in Woolacombe the following morning after checking out and paying our full almost 1000 bill. I would certainly NOT recommend this hotel to anyone. It is completely out of touch, needs a serious review of its staff, menu and decor.
Carol Anne Tucker
Aug 06, 2021
What a lovely stay we had here. The staff were so professional, helpful and informative. They also added a dash of humour which added a light touch to the meals - which were delicious. Our room had a seaview balcony and we left the door open to hear the sound of the sea during the night. We enjoyed a long walk on the beach but there are many other walks just as delightful. I would love to visit Watersmeet again.
Sam Cooke
Aug 01, 2021
