The Pines At Eastleigh

No overall comment. (97590126)

very relaxing and comfortable. (97578179)

warm welcome from the owners, good location, excellent quality of the breakfast with locally sourced produce

The bedroom was a little cramped but not excessively so.

1st Class ... would recommend to others. (97717478)

No overall comment. (97277509)

Clean, Tidy & Friendly

Prefer more variety in Tea/Coffee trays in bedroom, ie Hot Chocolate etc

No overall comment. (99629432)

The location, ambience, the bedroom, particularly the four poster and the massive bathroom.

Nice loaction but a bit off the beaten track.Breakfast was excellent. (3305264603)

Good comfortable clean room

All was good

nice people, very polite. Don't like having to eat before 8 o'clock though. (3305273012)

the quiet

nothing

We loved it and would certainly return. The simple adjustments that could be made to the bathroom would certainly be welcome but would not stop us from visiting again. The rooms are very well positioned it is very nice to be independant. The hosts were absolutely delightful and extremely helpful. Breakfast wonderful - healthly and thoughfully presented. (3305032826)

We found everything to our liking - it was very quiet and discreet. Quite elegant in a really nice way.

We did have a problem with the shower which needed updating to a thermostat type as water would be scalding if being used elsewhere. Also a man must have designed the bathroom! - not enough shelving or hooks. It would have been simple to have put 2/3 shelves above the loo - desparately needed for ladies who need to place their lotions and potions somewhere.

The stay was most enjoyable. We went to Devon to search for a permanent home and when the owners found that we were successful they organised a small celebration and hoped that we would consider them as our first friends in Devon - indeed we will! What a wonderful small Hotel in which to stay, I could not recommend it more highly. (3305069505)

Everything was as it should be, very quiet with a relaxing atmosphere

It would have been nice to have a small area where one could smoke indoors

This hotel is very welcoming, offers peace, quiet, excellent accomodation and a superb breakfast. The location on the edge of a very quiet village is quite beautiful. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get away from it all, but still be in close proximity to centres such as Bideford and the north Devon coastline. (3305125759)

Attractive, clean, comfortable, quiet, all in all just the ticket!

No overall comment. (3304735380)

Apart from the shower everything else was excellent. Lovely countryside position with excellent service in a comfortable hotel. Excellent breakfast - the first time I have found scrambled eggs cooked properly in a hotel. (3305065856)

Very clean and comfortable

The electric shower - poor flow of water

I would have liked to be aware of quite how busy the area is and how little parking and meal reservations are available at the time of year.(July) It was very frustrating to have to ring around and be turned down, nor could I find parking in the local village of Instow to make enquiries on foot. The Pines is a great place to stay for peace, quiet and lovely surroundings. The hosts are most friendly and helpful, and the breakfast alone is worth a visit. (3305079514)

The peaceful setting, warmth and friendliness of hosts, excellent breakfast.

After a long car journey, it was a little far to travel to find an evening meal.

The staff were very helpful concerning local restaurants and other useful information. (3304640270)

Peaceful but convenient for the area, well maintained and good breakfast.

If you're travelling around Bideford, Appledore, Clovelly and that area, then this is an ideal spot. It's far enough out of town to feel relaxing but only a 10 minute drive away from Bideford. We had a good introduction to the area when we checked in and the bag pixies spirited away our luggage to our room whilst we chatted. It was a bit windswept when we were there, but the open views are great when the sun shines. (3304606093)

The location is lovely and a good jumping off point for local beauty spots and attractions. The services was excellent and we were always met with a smile.

Although excellent, it was perhaps slightly more expensive than other similar accomodation that we have stayed at.

The Pines is situated at the top of the hill but there is no view. There are sheep in the field close by. The gardens are wonderfully well kept with a soothing pond. Breakfast was served in the main house and the hosts served everything farm fresh from the surrounding farms. Delicious! We enjoyed an evening walk along the sea front watching the tide coming in which was a short drive by car from the Pines. All in all a very enjoyable stay. Thank you! (3304620898)

Lovely separate accommodation in the coach house where although the road runs right behind, we were not disturbed by traffic. The hosts were very accommodating directing us to some lovely restaurants for our evening meal.

The heating went off late evening and although there were enough coverings on the bed to make sure we were warm, the bed covers were heavier than we are used to.

n/a (3304687827)

Beautiful house and surroundings, excellent service and fantastic home made food.

n/a

No overall comment. (3304408121)

excellent,excellent,excellent highly recommended! (3304524497)

excellent in every respect,great food,great hosts,what more can we say

nothing!

Disappointed that there was no Dinner available but there were good facilities nearby.Apart from this and the appalling shower in the room ( Impossible to control the temperature and inadequate water flow), the comfort and facilities were good. (2816015)

Clean, comfortable accommodation' good breakfast and friendly service

The shoer - appalling!

The oxners are extemley professional and are warm + welcoming. The breakfast is excellent with local fresh produce used. The whole builing is in excellent order and the rooms are well proportioned. They are postioned in aay that you do not feel on top of everyone else. (2968169)

Clean very tidy. The bed was large + comfortable with a good en-suite facility.

None that I can think of.

No overall comment. (2747829)

No overall comment. (2679233)

Attractive decor and delightful surroundings

Shower fitment

No overall comment. (2629204)

Received with a cup of tea and informal chat with proprietor as he told us about places of local interest,restauants etc.This was very thoughtful and proved useful.Drinks available at all times on 'honesty'basis from fridge,and breakfasts(using fresh local ingredients)were excellent.Quiet rural ambience. (2623031)

Clean.All needs to hand.Easy parking.

This was a very pleasurable stay, the hotel was clean, comfortable and inviting, I would not hesitate in recommending this to friends and family. Thank you for a lovely stay, its a shame i was only there the one evening. (2557397)

Very homely, made you feel very welcome. With experience as travelling on my own for business, i was made to feel very comfortable.

If anything, a larger sign could be placed at the entrance, but the directions given were very useful. Not much else they can improve on.

In general, an excellent small hotel for a long weekend break if one is looking for peace and quiet. However, the the location is within easy driving distance of many of North Devon attractions, with excellent walks and beaches close by. With many good pubs and restaurants within 20 minutes drive one is spoilt for choice for eating and drinking. The owners of the hotel were very helpful in providing maps, directions and information on the local area. (2309913)

Comfortable, peaceful, clean family run hotel. Service - efficient, attentive and very helpful but not over intrusive. Excellent breakfast.

Very little but to be very critical the room was slightly on the small side and the shower was not the most powerful. Howerver, as stated above the room was very comfortable and emaculately clean.

Having never stayed at the Pines before we found every thing was as shown online.The explainations of service etc. were spot on.We had a very comfortable stay and would certainly return. (2277909)

The very friendly welcome when we first arrived.The feeling of a home from home atmospher.

The owners were very helpful & friendly, and made the overnight stay a most enjoyable & relaxing break from work. (2281991)

Fantastic food, splendid views & very friendly people.

No overall comment. (2278551)

The staff made us feel extraordinarily welcome, quite the best 2 nights in a hotel this year and I spend 100 nights a year in hotels!

This place was a great discovery . Beautiful country location, very friendly and helpfull hosts and clean and tastefull room. I highly recommend The Pines. (2203933)

Wonderful country location, very friendly hosts and beautiful room

I liked everything about this place

No overall comment. (1928354)

We were greeted with tea and mince pies and our hosts chatted and found out what we were doing and what information and advice we needed. Guide books and maps were lent for walks. It was particularly nice to have the run of garden, fields and the use of table tennis equipment. It was necessary to drive or take a taxi to a pub or restaurant, though in summer and good weather it would be possible to walk (about 1.5 miles) to nearest pub. (1773892)

Lovely personal service from friendly hosts. Lots of local advice and information. Excellent breakfast.

It didn't cause us a problem, but the hot water was extremely hot. Guests with children would have to be very careful.

GOOD (1745414)

HOMELINESS

ALL FINE

No overall comment. (1725770)

everything covered by owners including excellent directions for quite a remote location (1463680)

the best hotel we have ever been at, they thought of everything

take care where you park, resin from beautiful pine trees on car!

very, very friendly. can,t fault them on anything. (1436407)

nice food, parking not a problem.beer when youy check in

No overall comment. (1227827)

Excellent service.

A bit far away from any pubs/restaurants. Had to use the car.

A good hotel to relax in whilst touring the area. Quiet location with good views of the countryside. A warm welcome(and a cup of tea)and clean, tidy rooms. Good value for money. (1336991)

Great breakfast,clean rooms,warm welcome,quiet surroundings

Foam pillows,bathroom fan noisey.

Friendly informative owners - excellent breakfasts - clean rooms A good place to stay (1429078)

Friendly informative owners - excellent breakfasts - clean rooms

Slight ambiguity in directions - unclassified road could read Old Barnstaple Road

Very satisfied with all the arrangements and facilities. Price is more reflective of a hotel than a B & B. (1415493)

Politeness and courtesy of host, breakfasts, room and ambiance of the place

None

Could not have asked for any more. Facilities and accommodation were more than could be expected. (1082895)

Breakfast was excellent, staff went out of their way to help, there was plenty of parking

No bad points

We had a wonderful relaxing stay at this beautiful house with such hospitable owners. The food was wonderful, home made bread and yoghurt and excellent local produce. The view from the house over N. Devon to Bideford Bay was lovely. The guest lounge and selection of drinks was much appreciated. We even enjoyed a real open fire during breakfast on one nasty morning - in August! Highly recommended. (1421435)

Wonderful welcome and personal attention. Superb locally sourced food. Very comfortable. Good view.

Shower room in Room 6 was small but fully functional.

Very peaceful hotel, in quiet location. Really need a car to get there and around, no local public transport links close. (1317988)

Great breakfast, lovely room with good views. Friendly staff.

Little out of the way, no shops found within walking distance

Friendly family run hotel in beautiful countryside but very near to sea and main A roads. Lovely garden and orchard in which to relax. Comfortable lounge with well-stocked bar. Cloase to many interesting coastal towns and villages. Room has tv with teletext, radio and drink making facilities. The family who run it can tell you everything you need to know about where to go and what the weather is likely to be like depending on which direction you go. Excellent spot for North Corwall and South Devon coast. (1335046)

Friendly, lovely breakfast, beautiful garden, helpful advice re locality, well equipped room, tranquil

Recommended (1302511)

Excellent accommodation and parking. Very clean. Very friendly owners. Really good food. Wonderful countryside

The owners are very houseproud and hover a little if your child has sticky fingers!!! But then that's how they maintain their very high standards so we musn't be uptight about it!

No overall comment. (1231817)

No overall comment. (1229936)