What a disappointment this hotel turned out to be. The decor in the rooms is very dated, with nasty fluorescent lights and suspended ceilings (with those nasty polystyrene tiles) making the place feel cheap and utilitarian. The furniture is old-fashioned and the carpets distinctly institutional in feel. The place, unfortunately, just feels (and smells) like an old people's home. The... More

Spent an enjoyable week with a group of walkers in early May at The Pines. The staff were all welcoming and helpful - we were always made to feel at home. Magnificent view of the cliffs and sea from my room. Delicious breakfast selection and dinner was always good. Would definitely stay again.

Staff very friendly and very helpful, nothing is to much bother. Room excellent and clean, the breakfast fantastic. We will definitely stay here again and recommend to our friends and family. Views are amazing of the coast line and we were lucky enough to see the most beautiful sunrise ever........ Well worth a visit.

We spent 3 nights at this clean,comfy hotel with old english charm on the 5th of April. The hotel is only 5-10 mins walk to the beach. We stayed in a room with a majestic seaview (room18) from the balcony. One can wake up seeing the turquoise blue sea while still bed! Amazing! The rooms were clean, of reasonable size... More

had previously read some other comments on here and was getting a bit disillusioned, but went with an open mind and glad I did. Had a fabulous weekend, both rooms were spotless, brilliant white bedding and towels. Breakfast was very good and plenty of choice and served hot. Fabulous location and fantastic views. Staff very helpful. My sister and I... More

We just spent the night here passing through, but the little single room I had so so cute and little. My companions had a larger room with a balcony overlooking the water. The bed was very comfy. The radiator seemed to not put out much heat but by the morning it was working. I like to sleep in the cold... More

Not old fashioned, but for me who spent the happiest holidays of my childhood in this hotel over fifty years ago, it necessarily conjures the past. But what a surprise to find that recent cliff subsidence has snatched half of the beautiful back gardens and made the coveted direct access to the beach below, an impossibility. Well that has to... More

Being taken out for dinner is always nice and on the spur of the moment is especially nice, the last few reviews i have written have all been freemans hahaha but thank you to my long term friend and brother-in-law adrian who took me and the wife and mum out for a surprise dinner to the pines, been going to... More

Although the pines was a reasonable standard I thought it was a little tatty in places and the staff were disorganised , I was promised a continental breakfast as I was leaving for work but this consisted of some cereal and two slices of toast , not up to standard in my opinion . On leaving the hotel again quite... More