We stayed for three nights in this haven of peace. The welcome was warm and the room spotless, spacious and comfortable. The hotel is small enough to feel like home and big enough not to feel claustrophobic. Sam and Huw make you feel that they are glad to have you to stay. The food is beautifully prepared, varied and served with professional pride and is delicious. We particularly liked the way in which guests are shown to their tables individually, after a comfortable and friendly pre-dinner drink. Situated in a tiny hamlet, there are well marked and maintained footpaths almost literally from the front door, leading through hanging oak forests to the coastal paths. Cannot recommend The Old Rectory highly enough. We have already booked a return visit!

We spent 3 nights in this perfect hotel. The welcome is warm, the room was spotless, comfortable and spacious; the food was beautifully prepared, enticing and interesting, with produce from their garden included and all served with care. The atmosphere that Huw and Sam create is relaxed but never slipshod. You feel that they are entertaining you in their own home and they want you to be happy with them. Having said that, they are not all over you and, at mealtimes in particular, the service is discreet but meticulous. We particularly liked the way in which guests were shown to their table for dinner after a relaxed and friendly pre- dinner drink. The hotel is situated in its own large garden and is surrounded by well marked and maintained paths for walkers of almost any standard. We have already booked again!

We stayed here on our way to a holiday in Cornwall, and arrived in pouring rain. Tea and cake soon made us feel better and the stylish, comfortable room and warm welcome helped. Dinner was delicious and plentiful, and the ambience was so friendly - guests all chatting to each other and to the hosts. They are clearly in the right business - they know how to entertain guests and obviously enjoy it. We were quite envious of those who had taken advantage of the great walking in the area, and resolved to do so ourselves in future. Apart from the enjoyment, it would make me feel justified in eating so well! I didn't sleep very well but that was because of the wind and rain rather than any failing in the room.

Such a lovely quiet location. The hotel is a beautiful old house which is furnished and decorated beautifully. Our room, Jasmin, had the most comfortable bed ever. The food was wonderful and there was a very good selection of wine. Within 5 mins walk you join the coastal footpaths. We did a walk to Heddons mouth and the Hunters Inn which had stunning views all the way. My only disappointment was the time of year I chose to visit. The hotel has the most beautiful gardens which would be perfect for sitting in on a warm summers day. Perhaps i'll make a repeat visit next year.....