The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa

Everything about the hotel itself is pretty much faultless; the staff are helpful and courteous, the building is gorgeous and the room was everything I’d expect. The spa experience was very nice, I made use of the sauna and had a massage - minor gripe that there isn’t a cold plunge pool. My only grumble is that they no longer possess the full size snooker table that their website boasts and was one of the main reasons I chose this hotel - it was apparently replaced by the spa so they should have updated their promo information.

The location of the hotel is great and the staff very attentive and engaging. Our room was rather small and a shower above the bath isn't good plus the pressure was awful. So if you book this hotel, ask for a shower (if that's your thing) you can walk in to. Rooms were clean, although a bit dated and no USB points and towels and robes a bit rough BUT the new SPA was amazing and worth the stay. Food ok but more international choice, I believe, should be on the menu...so I booked again I would go B&B

This is a magnificent Hotel in a very special peaceful location overlooking the sea and yet within easy walking distance to the charming town. We have been fortunate to stay at The Victoria several times over the last few years. The Service has been consistently good as is the wonderful high quality food beautifully presented. Compliments to the Chefs. The dining room is elegant with unobtrusive evening live music for six evenings a week. The staff are well trained, friendly but professional - Ray on Concierge, the Reception staff, Managers, Gardener, Cleaners, Waiters to name Aidan and Issac who amongst them all are excellent and an asset to the establishment. The gardens are a wonderful feature of the hotel being meticulously maintained with seasonal planting throughout the year and a well maintained Putting Green with sea view. The hotel is traditional with gradual slight changes of a more contemporary style. The atmospheric feel of a bygone era is thankfully not diminishing. The reception/foyer area is magnificent with its beautifully panelled walls and splendid staircase. A place to relax over drinks as an alternative to the sea view lounge area. The fresh flowers throughout the communal areas are exquisite. Bedrooms are either traditional or contemporary style. We love the traditional style but there is something to suit everyone. Now an upgraded spa, treatment and gym area enhances the stay considerably. Outdoor pool for warmer days. We thank everyone who plays a part in keeping up the excellent standards of this beautiful Hotel. You are a fantastic team. We hope we have the pleasure of staying with you many more times in future years. This is a hotel where we feel totally ‘at home’ as soon as we enter. If you want to be thoroughly spoiled this is the Hotel to book.

We have stayed many times before and absolutely love this hotel. The staff are just wonderful and as ever the food is first class!! The new spa is such an added bonus especially in winter when sea swimming is less inviting. I do however have one little moan. On two separate stays now we have encountered a member of staff who we find extremely intrusive when chatting in the bar or dining in the restaurant. As I said it has happened on two separate stays to the point now we try to avoid this member of staff. Listening in and then joining in on a private conversation between my husband and myself and then this December interrupting our supper to comment on my husbands watch and how expensive it must have been. This is totally unacceptable! I wish someone could have a quiet word with him. Apart from this The Victoria is 100% fantastic

We had a wonderful 3-night stay here. The food at every meal was wonderful, all the staff were helpful, friendly and polite, and the room and spa were lovely. We'll definitely return!

a grand building,original features in such good condition with a touch of modernity. the rooms were comfortable,shower poor flow,otherwise perfect. it got a little cool downstairs by early evening,it has been very cold ,its an old building,we can "wrap up"but my main course did chill quite quickly.varied menu choice daily, staff friendly,obliging. would i go back...yes