We have stayed at the Athenaeum Lodge at least half a dozen times as our youngest daughter is studying at Plymouth Uni and is in her final year. We can highly recommend it, because of the warm, friendly welcome from the hosts, Jane and David. The great choice of breakfast, which each time has been first class, The rooms are... More

Wonderful hospitality, rooms and location. Much better and cheaper than the posh hotel I stayed in during the last time I was in Plymouth. More

We received a very warm welcome from Jane and David who were happy to allow us an early check in. Our room was spotless and breakfast a real treat. We will return! More

Jane & David Kewell were extremely welcoming and helpful we had travelled some distance and arrived early yet they were more than happy to let us check-in early unlike other places we have stayed at. Nothing was too much trouble when we needed their help during a small family crisis. The rooms were spotless with lots of little extras (loved... More

The Athenaeum was "just right" in the sense that I stay a lot in B&B's and have high expectations. David and Jane are fine hosts of the "ready to help, friendly welcome, but not over-the-top intrusive" variety. They have comfortable, well furnished rooms with details like shoe polish pads and sensible shampoo and gel containers rather than tiny environmentally unfriendly... More

Stayed here for five nights. Very comfortable room, excellent freshly-cooked breakfasts and friendly hosts. David and Jane were accommodating of my after-hours arrival via the ferry and were also prepared to take delivery of some important mail sent ahead from Australia. Travelling without a vehicle, I found it handy to stay somewhere within walking distance of most places I wanted... More

David & Jane who run this excellent Guest House were so friendly and helpful, it realy was a breath of fresh air compared to other Guest House/Hotels we have stayed in..My wife & I arrived on Thursday 20th. October for a 3night stay and were joined the next day by the family--16 of us in total,ages ranged from twin 2... More

We stayed at this guest house for a weekend to attend a family wedding in Plymouth. The proprietors are very nice. Breakfast excellent, rooms and general hotel very clean. Very well located for the city centre and the Hoe. Thanks to Jane for an excellent stay. More

The proprietors, David and Jane, proved conscientious and yet laid-back at the same time. David readily shared his iPod to laptop connecting cord with me. Their lodge is well-renovated and has very clean and interesting rooms (our attic room was). The breakfast dining room allowed intermingling with other guests, always a pleasure at B&B's. We highly recommend it. Smallridges and... More