Hotel/restaurant South coast-ish

[Roger645]

So, it's my birthday in March and Mrs 645 is thinking of a hotel/restaurant weekend break as a potential present. She did suggest the Manoir but I fancy something near the coast. I know of Gidlea (sp) park but any other recommendations? Doesn't have to be super expensive, just a nice place to stay and a good restaurant either attached or within staggering distance.

Thanks

Roger

[lauda]

The hotel at Watergate Bay in Cornwall (just outside of Newquay) is very nice and is next door to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant. I know Jamie sometimes comes in for a bit of a kicking on here but we thought the food, service and location at Fifteen were excellent (much better value at the Cornwall one than London) and it was a very relaxing experience.

We went there in the week of my 30th birthday which also included a trip to the Fat Duck and Nathan Outlaw's and the experience was every bit on a par with those two, albiet that all three were very different.

ETA - appreciate that Newquay isn't on the south coast but it is on the coast and is in the south (west)!

Edited by lauda on Thursday 20th January 13:07

[ehonda]

The Fish House in Chilgrove (Sussex) is nice. Book a Jacuzzi room too.

[Todzilla]

My suggestion depends upon how far you consider the South Coast to extend... One of my favourite places is Tresanton in St Mawes:
http://www.tresanton.com/

Another option - although with attached accommodation - might be Hix at Lyme Regis.

[enioldjoe]

Don't know about the accommodation, but if it's anything like the food they serve, you won't be disappointed!

http://www.36onthequay.co.uk/Home.aspx

[Roger645]

ehonda said:

The Fish House in Chilgrove (Sussex) is nice. Book a Jacuzzi room too.

Thanks, Great recommendation! Restaurant is fantastic!

[Dieter7S4]

enioldjoe said:

Don't know about the accommodation, but if it's anything like the food they serve, you won't be disappointed!

http://www.36onthequay.co.uk/Home.aspx

A second vote for this, we stayed there, accomodation and breakfast both superb. In addition, is in the centre of Emsworth so some good pubs around as well!

[calibrax]

Bailiffscourt at Climping (near Littlehampton) is fabulous. Every room is individual, dining is excellent, and there's a wonderful spa. Peacocks roam the grounds, which are secluded and quiet.

http://www.hshotels.co.uk/hotels/bailiffscourt.htm...

[Caulkhead]

The Hambrough is well worth a try - Michelin starred yet intimate:

http://www.robert-thompson.com/the-hambrough/

[CraigVmax]

google the scarlet in Cornwall

[kryten]

Gidleigh Park isn't really on the coast (but its very good) and has a river in the grounds so you get water!

Gary Rhodes place (Rhodes South) is part of a hotel in Christchurch - not stayed in the hotel but the food it pretty good and has a good view over the harbour.

[Mobile Chicane]

Burgh Island.

I was married there, and it doesn't disappoint.

Just be prepared to get your wallet out.

[anonymous-user]

kryten said:

Gidleigh Park isn't really on the coast (but its very good) and has a river in the grounds so you get water!

Gary Rhodes place (Rhodes South) is part of a hotel in Christchurch - not stayed in the hotel but the food it pretty good and has a good view over the harbour.

Rhodes not there anymore, it's now http://www.thejetty.co.uk/

Still very, very good without Rhodes.

[ehonda]

Roger645 said:

Thanks, Great recommendation! Restaurant is fantastic!

Glad you enjoyed it, their breakfasts are divine