I purchased what was described as a £236 deal for £69 on Groupon for my wifes birthday and we drove down to Sidmouth on Friday. Thankfully I had read the reviews on here the week before and knew what to expect so we took some orange oil to fragrance the room and it was needed. We had the room sandwiched... More

Having stopped for a 3 hour break in Sidmouth last year, and finding it such a lovely little place, we decided to return for a longer break and to celebrate my 60th birthday decided to opt for a Groupon deal at the Woodlands Hotel. We are both very aware about Groupon deals and the pricing strategy that comes with it... More

Just returned from a short stay at Woodlands Hotel. Very concerned before we went after reading some reports but pleasantly surprised after our 2 days stay. Evening meal excellent, staff very friendly and efficient. We were made to feel very welcome. Prices in the Bar were normal hotel prices and price list was on display for all to see. Perhaps... More

we are the couple that upped and left on the 2nd day having decided that we might as well waste our money than stay one more night. we booked on a very reputable discount deals web site, where the picture lead us to believe that the woodlands hotel was a country retreat where in fact we have more of a... More

picture on internet nothing like the front of this hotel, very run down dirty , thought we had the wrong hotel. awful smell of dirty drains in reception/dining area. ensuit showe room like a cupboard, broken window and showertray, radiator not working. portable oil filled radiator in bedroom. large bedroom, carpet and bedspead dirty. lovely old building not taken care... More

The hotel is very tired and in desperate need of a makeover - it has so much potential which is a shame. On arrival, as soon as we stepped into reception we were greeted by a very 'stale' smell - similar to a smell that took me back to my school days - in particular the canteen. The staff were... More

Having booked for a two night stay, we arrived home after just one and that was one too many. The hotel is very run down which in itself is not a problem for us, however the way the hotel is run is awful. We stayed in room 5 which wasn't over large, and the 'en-suite' amounted to a converted cupboard... More

We had a one night stay here at the weekend. The service was great from the moment we entered the door. Our room ( 16) had a beautiful old four poster bed. The rooms are very clean and pleasant. I sent happy birthday banners to the hotel to place up in our room as it was my partners birthday and... More

Nice stay visited family in the area and was ideal location for getting around nice rooms, good service and overall happy guest More