Halekulani Devon

An amazing place to stay… a real home from home. The house was spectacular sitting on a high ridge just outside Torquay with panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The room was extremely well appointed with absolutely everything you could need from dressing gowns, all sorts of different toiletries, tea and coffee and snacks. Anne had thought of absolutely everything. She was a wonderful caring and attentive host. Tea and cakes on arrival and the use of our own sea facing lounge with large comfy sofas, a log burner and TV just for us ! It was simply perfect. Anne provided us with a light supper …soup with delicious home made bread. Breakfast was freshly cooked. There was a lovely covered swimming pool on the lawn which would have been bliss in the summer but definitely not in January!! We’ll just have to come back. It’s a very quiet, relaxing and unique place to stay. A real home from home. Remote but still an easy drive down into Torquay and the surrounding villages.

Where to begin? After following the emailed instructions to the letter we found the property without difficulty and were warmly greeted by Anne, our host. The property is delightful, tastefully decorated, modern and sparkling. After a welcome with coffee and cake we settled into our room then followed Anne's suggestion - chosen from several, with links & information sent to my phone - for a local eatery (Cary Arms Hotel) where we enjoyed wonderful service, food and atmosphere although the steep & narrow access laneway was, as we were warned, a challenge! Breakfast the next day was served with surgical precision in immaculate surroundings and didn't disappoint. Overall a delightful experience with an amazing host!

This is the perfect escape for body and mind reset. I feel nourished, revived, and restored. The house and gardens are stunning, offering expansive views of rolling fields, vast skies, and the sea. I stayed in the smallest room available, which was still spacious with ample storage, a very comfortable bed, and a great coffee machine. The breakfasts are fantastic; I highly recommend the porridge and fruit options alongside the delicious cooked breakfast, which includes fabulous vegetarian choices or succulent sausages if you prefer. Anne was incredibly attentive and a great joy to be around. She makes everything seem very streamlined, even though I'm sure it's quite complicated accommodating guests. Nothing is too much trouble (more eggs, please!). I immediately felt comfortable in the house. The lounge is for guest use only, so I didn't feel like I was encroaching on their privacy—perfect for reading the paper and looking out to sea. As a nice bonus, if you sleep with the window open, you’ll hear owls calling in the distance as you drift off, and be gently woken by sparrows chirping happily in the hedgerows. If you're lucky, you might even spot a very friendly cat who resides in the owners' private quarters. It's not often I want to return to the same property—I usually prefer variety—but this one is an exception. I’ll be back so my husband can have the same exceptional experience.