Sandy Cove Hotel

Sandy Cove Hotel, a four-star hotel on the North Devon coast

Sandy Cove Hotel is a four-star establishment situated on a clifftop in North Devon, in the southwest of England, within the Exmoor National Park area. The hotel presents itself as a coastal retreat with sea views and access to a private beach via woodland paths and cliff steps, with viewing platforms along the way.

The website itself describes it as a place to which guests return time and time again, and highlights both its location and a relaxed atmosphere. Its offering is built around four areas: accommodation, dining, wellness and weddings.

Accommodation and surroundings

The hotel has individually styled rooms. It is a short drive from other beaches on the Atlantic coast, and the website notes that the landscape and views change with the seasons, presenting a stay as a worthwhile experience at any time of year.

Dining: Seacliff Restaurant

The hotel's restaurant, Seacliff Restaurant, holds three AA Rosettes and is listed in the Michelin Guide, according to the establishment's own information. The culinary approach is based on local produce and a tasting menu. In addition to the restaurant, the hotel offers terrace dining and afternoon tea.

Wellness: pool and thermal suite

The wellness facilities include an atmospheric swimming pool and a thermal suite with an ice-bucket shower. The hotel also has terraced garden areas for guests to relax in.

Coastal weddings

Sandy Cove Hotel is offered as an exclusive-use wedding venue, with sea-view ceremonies and a dedicated events team. The private beach, accessible via steps and paths, is presented as a setting for photographs. The website features dedicated content on coastal wedding trends for 2027.

Other services and editorial activity

The hotel sells gift vouchers and maintains a special offers section. It publishes its own content on getaway ideas, such as a food lover's break in North Devon or solo wellness retreats, and has a newsletter with regular mailings.

The owning company is listed as Dunchideock Limited, with registration number 01037142.

Location and contact

Old Coast Road, Combe Martin Bay, Berrynarbor, Devon EX34 9SR · Telephone: 01271 882243