Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Devon & Cornwall
The Royal Hotel is a family-run hospitality business that has been a leader in the West Country for over fifty years. Our portfolio of eleven luxury hotels in Devon and Cornwall offers distinctive experiences, combining exceptional accommodation, award-winning dining, and world-class spa facilities. With generations of hands-on experience, we pour our hearts into exceeding expectations through warm hospitality and meticulous attention to detail. Our dedicated team ensures memorable stays, whether guests seek coastal retreats, market town escapes, or championship golf experiences.From fine dining using locally sourced ingredients to bespoke event planning, we maintain a commitment to excellence across all our venues. Our passion for hospitality extends to weddings, corporate events, and leisure activities, supported by accolades including AA Small Hotel Group of the Year. We continuously invest in maintaining our properties' unique character while meeting modern expectations for comfort and service.
Services
Luxury Hotels
Award-Winning Dining
Spa Facilities
Golf Packages
Wedding Venues
Corporate Events
Afternoon Tea
Leisure Activities
Gift Vouchers
Group Bookings
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Family-run hospitality expertise spanning over 50 years
- Award-winning dining using locally sourced West Country ingredients
- Complimentary championship golf course access at Carlyon Bay
- Bespoke event planning for weddings and corporate functions
- Eleven unique properties offering tailored luxury experiences
Services
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Our eleven hotels in Devon and Cornwall offer luxury accommodation with distinctive character. Each property combines traditional charm with modern amenities including premium bedding, complimentary WiFi, and scenic views. Guests enjoy access to award-winning dining venues and leisure facilities while experiencing the unique personality of our family-run hospitality business.
Award-Winning Dining
Our collection features multiple AA Rosette-winning restaurants showcasing West Country produce. Menus feature seasonal ingredients from local farms and our own kitchen gardens. Dining options range from formal fine dining with ocean views to casual bistros and speciality afternoon tea venues across our coastal and market town locations.
Spa Facilities
Select properties offer comprehensive spa facilities including hydrotherapy pools, saunas, and treatment rooms. Therapists provide beauty treatments using premium products while maintaining focus on relaxation and wellness. Some locations feature thermal suites and coastal-view treatment areas for enhanced guest experiences.
Golf Packages
Carlyon Bay Hotel offers complimentary access to its championship golf course. We partner with top regional courses to provide golf packages including overnight stays, equipment hire, and tuition. Packages combine luxury accommodation with premier links courses across North Devon and Cornwall's scenic landscapes.
Event Planning
Our venues accommodate events from intimate meetings to large conferences with capacities up to 450 guests. Comprehensive planning services include catering, audio-visual equipment, and customised packages for weddings, corporate functions, and social celebrations across our Devon and Cornwall locations.
People
Simon Brown
Head Chef
Simon Brown leads our culinary team at Carlyon Bay Brasserie, specialising in Cornish cuisine. With over 20 years' experience in South West hospitality, he creates menus showcasing the finest local ingredients while mentoring junior chefs across our properties.
Kevin Mantle
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Kevin Mantle oversees dining operations at The Barnstaple Hotel. His contemporary approach to traditional British cuisine has earned multiple awards, while his leadership develops culinary talent across our hotel collection in Devon and Cornwall.
Questions
What types of accommodation does The Brend Collection offer?
We provide eleven luxury hotels across Devon and Cornwall, including coastal resorts, riverside properties, and market town venues. Options range from four-star boutique hotels to family-friendly establishments with self-catering apartments.
Do your hotels have award-winning dining facilities?
Yes, our collection features multiple AA Rosette-winning restaurants using locally sourced West Country ingredients. Dining options include formal fine dining, casual bistros, and speciality afternoon tea venues.
Can I play golf at your properties?
Carlyon Bay Hotel features an 18-hole championship golf course complimentary for guests. We also partner with nearby courses like Saunton Sands and St Enodoc, offering preferential green fees for our visitors.
Are your hotels suitable for weddings and events?
Six venues specialise in weddings with dedicated event spaces. We offer comprehensive planning services for ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events accommodating up to 450 delegates at our largest function space.
What spa and leisure facilities are available?
Our spas include hydrotherapy pools, saunas, and treatment rooms offering beauty therapies. Leisure facilities feature indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centres, tennis courts, and coastal walking routes at select properties.
Reviews (4)
Nicki Wood
Jun 08, 2022
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Have just spent two fantastic days at the Park Hotel in Barnstaple. It was on a jubilee special offer and we had a lovely time and enjoyed every moment. The room, food, staff, ambiance and overall experience was amazing. The meals from breakfast, bar snacks and gala dinner were delicious. Definitely recommend a stay.
Andy Hancock
Apr 26, 2021
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Excellent service and great company with fantastic colleagues. "Generations of knowing" is their motto and flows through the company from Directors down.
Sonia Hammill
Feb 04, 2021
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Beautiful decor. Staff friendly and helpful always have time to stop and be sociable. Very clean and all current guidelines being undertaken to high standard as we have experienced at other brend hotels. Particularly like that brend appear to employ local people.
Simon Lester
Sep 06, 2020
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Without a doubt the very best hotels in uk, from the park to victoria we have tried them all and its amazing how the service is exceptional through every brend hotel each hotel has the same dna. Special thanks to Devon motel for looking after both my parents wakes. Cant wit to return to any of the groups hotels.
