Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish, England

Langstone Cliff Hotel occupies 19 acres of child-friendly woodland along the Devon coast, with direct views of Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and the golden sandy beaches. The property was originally a Victorian gentleman's residence and now offers 64 en-suite bedrooms across two floors, with 10 rooms on the ground floor. Guests have access to 3 swimming pools - one indoor heated pool open all year, one outdoor seasonal pool, and a third indoor pool - plus sun loungers and umbrellas around the pools.

Bedrooms come with private bathrooms, and several rooms include private balconies with sea views over the Exe estuary. The hotel provides a lift to all first-floor rooms as well as four staircases, making the building accessible to guests with mobility needs. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities, and the hotel offers daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing services.

The hotel operates a restaurant with a carvery, a bar with a snack menu, and a coffee house on site, all offering kid-friendly buffet options and special diet menus. Evening entertainment includes live sport events, a magician during holiday periods, and a shared lounge/TV area for guests. Additional activities include table tennis, billiards, darts, a games room, and a children's playground with outdoor play equipment.

On-site fitness facilities include a small gym and fitness/spa locker rooms, along with holistic and beauty therapy treatments and a hairdressing salon. The indoor swimming pool is heated and features a shallow end and a fence for child safety, while the outdoor pool is seasonal and heated. Guests can also use the tennis court, tennis equipment, and the billiards and table tennis rooms for recreation.

Children receive dedicated entertainment during school holidays, including soft play, an indoor play area, board games, and a kids' outdoor play equipment area. The hotel welcomes dogs with dedicated pet bowls and pet-friendly rooms, and provides babysitting and child services on request. For business guests, the hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for up to 450 guests, plus fax/photocopying and room service.

Location: 19 acres overlooking Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and beach

Rooms: 64 en-suite bedrooms with private balconies and sea views

Dining: Carvery, bar, coffee house, kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus

Wellness: 3 swimming pools, gym, holistic beauty therapy, hairdressing salon

Family: Children's soft play, indoor/outdoor playground, holiday entertainment

Pet: Dog-friendly rooms with dedicated pet bowls

Business: Meeting facilities for up to 450 guests