Royal Glen Hotel - 3-Star Hotel in Sidmouth, England

Royal Glen Hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool for year-round use. The on-site gym offers a few pieces of equipment, including yoga mats, and the hotel provides pool towels. Guests can relax in the drawing room with sea views or on the sun terrace overlooking the gardens.

Each room is individually styled with antique furnishings, including rooms named after royal connections such as the 'Princess' room linked to Queen Victoria. The hotel offers suites with kitchenettes and separate living areas, some with views of the sea. Standard double rooms have tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms.

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Sidmouth Beach and Connaught Gardens, with direct access to the South West Coast Path. It lies within Sidmouth, a short walk from the town centre and a 25-minute drive from Exmouth. The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is easily reachable from the hotel.

The on-site restaurant serves a seasonal menu built around local Devon produce, with a Sunday roast served on Sunday evenings. Breakfast offers cooked options such as smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, plus a small buffet of fruit, cereal, and juice. The bar stocks a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and afternoon tea is available.

The hotel has family rooms with sofa beds and garden access, and dogs are allowed in specific dog-friendly rooms. Guided walking, cycling, and golf itineraries can be arranged for guests of all ages. The property also offers a children's menu in the restaurant and an indoor pool that families can use together.

History: Grade 1 listed building, site of Queen Victoria's first Christmas

Pool: Indoor heated swimming pool with towels provided

Location: 5 min walk to beach, Jurassic Coast nearby

Wellness: On-site aromatherapist available

Dining: Seasonal menu with Devon produce, Sunday roast

Activities: Guided itineraries for walking, cycling, golf

Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with garden access